Wizard: I Can Refine Everything

Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Apprentice War (Part 2)

“According to the map issued by the Academy, the battlegrounds in the three areas were almost identical, all shaped like hourglasses. Each side had three resource points arranged in a triangle, with one public resource point in the middle between the two camps.

And from Wuni’s point of view, Apprentice White Wizards were heading straight their way.

This indicated that Richard was now at the resource point closest to the center of the battlefield on the Black Wizard Apprentice’s side.

And seeing the group of Apprentice White Wizards coming aggressively, Richard guessed that these people hadn’t even built their resource point and were heading straight toward them.

“All Shaping Wizards clean up a clearing at this location as soon as possible, Undead Wizards prepare to summon the undead, Soul Wizards prepare for the first wave of mental attacks, Alchemy Wizards prepare to construct the fortress,” Richard ordered methodically, and upon receiving their orders, the apprentices started to move.

It was said that ‘a new official fires thrice upon his appointment’, and at this moment, Richard, as a newly appointed leader, was in dire need of establishing his authority, and it might prove fatal to oppose him at this time.

Richard didn’t know much about wars among wizards. His decisions now were all derived from military chess inference he had made over the past two days.

Now that he was actually on the battlefield, Richard could only pray that his inference was correct.

With the help of spells, Shaping Wizards quickly cleared a clearing in the forest, and the large trees that were cut down were used by Alchemy Wizards to construct the fortress.

The basic skill of an Alchemy Wizard is Engraving Runes, commonly known as Enchantments; these wood materials would attain significantly improved physical properties once engraved with runes.

Moreover, Alchemy Wizards also had a skill in Magic Array, which was particularly useful in constructing fortresses.

As a leader, Richard, besides allocating apprentices, put his remaining focus on Wuni in the sky.

Since these Apprentice White Wizards had no experience, it never occurred to them that a Magic Pet was observing them from above.

“According to the map, the Black Wizard Apprentice’s resource point is just ahead,” Orey, looking at the map in his hands, spoke with an air of victory.

Just moments ago, he had led an army of Apprentice White Wizards to occupy the central public resource point on the battlefield.

After occupying it, he chose not to build defenses at the resource point, but rather led the Apprentice White Wizards mightily towards the Black Wizard Apprentices’ resource point.

Resource points would start distributing Magic Stones in a month, so leaving wizards to guard them now seemed pointless, better to press forward with all forces, quickly compressing the living space of Black Wizard Apprentices.

Orey’s plan was sound: first, quickly capture a Black Wizard Apprentice’s resource point with a blitzkrieg, compressing their living space. Then wait for the rear forces of Apprentice White Wizards to reinforce and snatch another resource point with a numerical advantage to swiftly end the war.

If progress went smoothly, they might be able to end the war in their area in less than a month.

But when does anything go without obstacles?

“Lord Orey, we have discovered a clearing ahead, it seems to have been cleared by Black Wizard Apprentices,” reported an Apprentice White Wizard.

“A clearing?” Orey was taken aback, then burst into laughter, “These Black Wizard Apprentices are idiots, I was worrying about the complexity of the forest making it difficult to leverage our Apprentice White Wizard’s corps combat.

They’ve conveniently cleared it for us.”

Orey’s laughter was met with a roar of laughter from those around. As Apprentice White Wizards, what they studied most was corps combat, among which formation advancement was particularly important.

Yet, some Apprentice White Wizards expressed concern.

“Lord Orey, could this be a trap?” questioned an Apprentice White Wizard worriedly.

“A trap?” Orey said disdainfully, “What kind of trap could stop the march of a White Wizard Apprentice corps!

In the face of absolute power, traps are but the ploys of the weak!”

Having said that, Owen flew up into the air and shouted to all Apprentice White Wizards,

“Prepare for formation! Let these Black Wizard Apprentices behold our spirit!” @@novelbin@@

Meanwhile, Richard, hidden in a bunker in the distance, quietly watched the Apprentice White Wizards advance gradually.

“Are these Apprentice White Wizards fools?” Richard murmured to himself.

He suddenly realized why the Academy disregarded the significant numerical discrepancies.

These Apprentice White Wizards had never experienced real fighting and had no experience in actual combat.

Even apprentices participating in the entrance exam at the Black Tower Wizard Academy should know to keep themselves hidden during an attack and not make unnecessary noise.”

Moreover, looking at their giggling demeanor, there was not the slightest hint of seriousness one would expect for the battlefield.

Richard could not help but sigh, “The Academy really had its reasons for setting the rules.”

“Soul Wizards prepare for the first wave of interference; Shaping Wizards get ready to harvest the battlefield.”

Richard instructed through the Crystal Ball.

Having learned that the exchange match was a battle among apprentices, Richard had specifically purchased many Sound Transmission Crystal Balls for communication.

As a transmigrator, he fully understood the significance of communication on the battlefield.

The White Wizard Apprentices quickly moved into casting range, arranging themselves in a square formation, marching with uniform steps reminiscent of the musketeers from the era of line infantry.

“A bunch of fools, Soul Wizards begin the interference, Shaping Wizards cast your spells.”

Richard let out a sneer and issued the command; wizards hidden near the battlefield immediately cast their long-prepared spells.

In an instant, the vanguard of the White Wizard Apprentice army faltered; dozens of White Wizard Apprentices held their heads in agonizing pain, their faces changing instantly.

At the same time, hundreds of Elemental Magic spells also bombarded the forefront of the White Wizard Apprentice army.

Boom, boom, boom…

“Engage the enemy! Engage the enemy!”

The White Wizard Apprentices shouted loudly as Magic Barriers appeared around them. However, many of them were outside the casting range of the Black Wizard Apprentices, and their use of Magic Barriers was a complete waste of Magic Power.

“What a bunch of idiots.”

Richard said disdainfully, then ordered the Shaping Wizards to cast their spells again.

Another round of spell bombardment ensued.

Bright red flames, charred bodies; faced with such a brutal sight for the first time, the morale of the White Wizard Apprentices instantly collapsed, and they ran frantically to the rear, seemingly disregarding their impact on the formation of their comrades.

“Stop, stop, don’t run!”

Orey, seated at the center, loudly berated the fleeing wizards, but not a single one was willing to listen to him.

The cruelty of war far exceeded the expectations of these Ivory Tower White Wizard Apprentices.

Boom!

The third onslaught of spells began.

This time, the effect was not as good as the previous ones, as most of the White Wizard Apprentices had activated their Magic Barriers, blocking most of the spells.

But at this moment, their morale had collapsed, and their original team advantage had turned into a disadvantage.

Richard watched as the disorganized White Wizard Apprentices listlessly issued another command.

“Full assault, kill as many as you can.”

Saying this, the impatient Black Wizard Apprentices immediately poured out, effortlessly joining the melee after losing their formation advantage.

Various spells exploded non-stop in the woods, the pitiful screams of White Wizard Apprentices and the fierce laughter of Black Wizard Apprentices echoed continuously through the forest.

Richard did not engage directly, but instead found a flat area and drew a Magic Array with chalk.

As Richard infused Magic Power, a Fire Element gradually gathered in the center of the Magic Array.

The Fire Element grew increasingly intense, finally transforming into a three-meter-tall Flame Giant.

“Human, you have finally summoned me.”

Richard pointed towards the battlefield,

“Go and slaughter these people, bring me the badges from their bodies.”

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