nyslfriends Chapter 347 The Final Deadline: Resources, War Merit, and the Four Symbols Forge at 100%
Chapter 347 The Final Deadline: Resources, War Merit, and the Four Symbols Forge at 100%
Chapter 347 The Final Deadline: Leveraging Resources, Battle Feats, and the Four Symbols Forge (100%)
the next day.
Ian went to the project team.
The project team has changed dramatically compared to three years ago.
As you get closer to the area where the project team is located, you can hear a huge roar coming from the warehouse.
The earth elemental scent emanating from the mineral materials lingered above, making the air here feel heavier.
Ian walked in.
In the center of the factory, a huge gold refining device has been placed.
The building is three stories high, with a dark bronze body and a surface covered with densely packed rune lines, resembling a giant spider web.
The ore is poured in from the top feed inlet and undergoes three frequency screenings through the internal rune array.
Following the pipes, you can see the wind copper ore, which is the material used in their experiments, being discharged from the main channel. At the same time, three other pipes also flow out, but what flows out is the very small amount of rare resources contained in the wind copper.
Azure Stone, Wind-Sounding Crystal, the essence of earth element.
Before the device, Layton held the record sheet.
Seeing the materials come out in order, he excitedly clenched his fists and shouted "Beautiful!"
His joy was so great that he didn't even notice Ian, who had already come to the side.
"Layton, how's the progress?"
Ian's voice rang out.
Layton then realized it was Ian, and his surprise was mixed with a deep sense of admiration.
Looking up.
Yes, only wizards who have participated in the project understand what kind of attitude this is.
Within the project team.
Ian is God.
It's not an exaggeration.
Over the past three years, Ian has been the one to suggest almost every change in the project team's direction and every point that needed improvement.
All they needed to do was help Ian improve and validate these ideas.
And each time, it proved that Ian was right.
is also like this.
At this point, the wizards in the project team completely trusted Ian and had no doubt about his words.
"Your Excellency, the improvement methods you mentioned earlier are entirely correct. We are already making improvements, and we expect to complete them completely within the next six months."
Layton said respectfully.
"Six months?"
Ian frowned.
This period of time is not too long. His first extraordinary organ is already 95% complete. The remaining 5% is estimated to be the last three to six months.
But then I thought of what Jonah had said at the salon, and the war situation on the front lines.
in conclusion.
It's possible for Crimson Eye to last three months, but six months is probably out of the question.
"At most three months."
Ian pondered for a moment and then gave a firm order.
"Ah? But sir, the workload of all the alchemists and scholars involved in the laboratory is quite substantial."
Layton was somewhat worried.
"I'll offer you triple pay, and I'll also tell the college that there will be a bonus for everyone when the project ends. I'll also send some of my lab staff to you. That should be fine, right?"
Ian said directly.
The war is nearing its end, and the lab isn't too busy anymore, so we can send someone to help out.
As for triple pay.
It was nothing to him, but for these first-ring wizards, it was quite a lot.
Upon hearing this...
The wizards and scholars who had been listening intently nearby all brightened up.
As long as the compensation is sufficient.
It's just working overtime, isn't it?
"Tell me your demands: it must be finished within three months," Ian gave a direct and firm order.
"We guarantee the mission will be completed."
Layton nodded seriously.
"The project team is mostly settled, now it's my turn."
On the way back.
Ian was calculating.
Achieving a breakthrough within three months is actually quite difficult; in this situation, it's almost impossible.
So we still need resources.
Ian couldn't help but sigh.
However, this is also thanks to the Rhythm of Fire; otherwise, even if Ian were to acquire more resources, it would be difficult for him to digest them quickly.
"First, I'll buy a batch of elemental crystals, and then I'll go check out the dream world."
Ian took a deep breath.
Go to the Resources Department to exchange for resources.
"Ian, get out of here. You've already used up your quota for this month, so there's no way I can redeem it for you."
He could hear Brian's voice behind him.
Ian was kicked out of the resource department and felt a pang of embarrassment looking at the wizard beside him.
You're in too much of a hurry.
He forgot that he had already used up his quota for both units this month.
"But the alchemist specialist can exchange for so many, this is troublesome."
Ian frowned.
The academy's resource exchange system is heavily tied to one's status; there's only so many specialists available, even if someone is a mid-level second-circle wizard, it's useless.
Besides, he isn't.
The project team, on the other hand, is not involved in element crystallization, so naturally they couldn't apply for such resources.
Other channels are even more difficult.
Second-ring wizards are never short of elemental crystals.
"This is such a hassle."
Ian pondered who might have extra resources, and he actually thought of a wizard.
The head steward of the Four Symbols Institute.
Ian's senior.
Derek Greystone.
Derek spent most of his time at the Shishoin.
Located in the center of the Four Symbols Courtyard, a small building is where many wizards come and go.
This is because most of the affairs within the Four Symbols Institute are handled here.
Derek's office is located on the top floor.
"Junior, what a rare guest! May I ask what brings you here?"
Derek's shrewd eyes scanned Ian from head to toe, trying to figure out the purpose of Ian's visit.
"Senior, I'd like to borrow some elemental crystals from you."
Ian stated his purpose directly.
I felt a little uneasy.
Although they were from the same school, Derek was different from ordinary wizards. In his heart, the bond between fellow students was not worth mentioning; rather, it was a bargaining chip.
To Ian's surprise, when Ian said those words, Derek was first taken aback, then a bright smile appeared on his face.
Get up quickly.
He came to Ian's side.
"I knew it was something! Junior, you don't need to come directly if you're short of elemental crystals. Just have a servant pass on the message. I actually have some left over."
Derek looked heartbroken.
But deep down, I was incredibly happy.
He wasn't a loan shark, nor was he motivated by profit; he simply valued Ian's worth.
These three years.
Ian was truly unknown to outsiders, unlike the newly promoted wizards on the battlefield whose fame spread far and wide.
But he quietly cared about this junior.
I know very well what this junior is doing in the Alchemy Department.
The value is off the charts.
"I don't have much left. After deducting what I use, I might have about five grams left. I'll sell it to you at the original price, is that alright?"
He asked.
"sure."
Ian was also taken aback by Derek's sudden enthusiasm, but he was delighted to hear that it was five grams.
As expected of the head butler.
His status in the academy was almost equivalent to that of some late-stage second-ring wizards, which is why he felt he would have a surplus.
As for five grams.
In addition, he gets two grams every month, which is enough for at least three months. He can't absorb more than that.
Although his talent has improved, to be honest, he can only absorb about three grams a month at most.
"If you need anything in the future, feel free to come to me anytime. I may not be able to help with other things, but if it's about alchemy, I do have some connections in the alchemy department."
Ian said.
"Okay, okay."
Derek's smile widened even more.
"The resources have been obtained."
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Back at the Wizard's Tower, Ian's eyes gleamed as he saw the five-gram elemental crystal before him.
"It's a pity I didn't get the war medal a year and a half ago."
Ian couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
However, just a year and a half ago, Ian's alchemy department had only just started and had only completed a small number of projects.
The patents were also mainly concentrated in the last year and a half.
So I didn't receive it.
"Judging by the time, the most recent one should be in about four months, which is just before the final battle. As long as my project team completes the new battle merit evaluation, along with the lab team, it should be a sure thing."
Ian's eyes flickered.
Battle merits are very important.
In addition to promotion, it also provides an extra amount of elemental crystals.
They are all very important to him.
"But the most important thing is the final battle a few months from now."
Ian took a deep breath.
He took out the elemental crystal and began to meditate. The Four Symbols Furnace continuously absorbed and released elements, and at this moment, only a small piece in the very center had not been completely condensed.
With the help of resources.
It is being refined at an accelerated pace.
Time passed little by little.
News about Crimson Eye is coming in every day.
At this moment, the outer layer of the witch formation began to show flaws, but the elemental mysteries did not attack rashly.
Instead, it's destroying things little by little.
Ian used his connections to inquire and estimated that it would take between five and six months.
This made Ian relax a little.
With the addition of new personnel, the project is progressing steadily, and Ian goes over to provide guidance every day.
"It's a new January again."
Inside the Wizard's Tower, Ian slowly stood up as he saw that the progress was 97%.
In the new month, you can exchange for new resources, and at the same time, White Fang's recharge will naturally end.
He can consider entering the dream again.
soon.
After spending resources from the resource department to exchange for two grams of elemental crystals.
Ian entered the dream world.
They entered the abyss of dreams with practiced ease.
As White Fang transformed into a streak of silver light, he brought Ian to the dreamscape of Metatron.
The vast dreamscape was like a writhing creature.
Her body shape has not changed at all.
It was as if Ian had only gone in briefly.
"No, right now it's just leeching off them."
Ian shook his head. The first layer of the dream was still a long way off, so how could he possibly enter it?
Of course, this is just a casual remark.
After all, what lies before us is the dream of the number one wizard.
Take a few deep breaths.
Ian went inside.
A familiar scene.
The familiar Kasa ritual.
Familiar words.
"To master the power of fire, you must hear its voice. I want you to climb this volcano within three days without using any power."
"it is good."
Ian nodded and turned to look at the thousand-meter-high volcano.
With his bare feet on the scorching volcanic ash, Ian climbed upwards step by step like a traveler.
No magic is used.
Do not use mental power.
Simply feel the flames, feel the rich fire element around you.
Compared to the beginning, he could now seem to hear the sound of flames, a sound that was intermittent and intermittent.
It felt as if countless electric currents were whispering in my ears.
Here, this feeling is amplified, which is why Casana is testing Metatron.
Simply because the environment here is unique.
Otherwise, if it really is just an ordinary second-ring volcano, then it would truly be a mess.
"So you've already laid some foundation? No wonder you're the new priestly successor of the Sky Dome Tribe."
Kasa watched Ian walk up the stairs step by step.
He nodded in satisfaction.
But soon.
He noticed that Ian's movements were becoming more labored and his speed was slowing down.
But Ian wasn't in a hurry.
I'm still just feeling it.
And the proficiency in the Rhythm of Fire also increases little by little.
Ultimately, the proficiency level increased by a full twenty-one points, reaching 180.
At this point, he was a few steps away from climbing a third of the way.
But he knew in his heart that these few steps were the difference between being proficient and being an expert.
I took a deep breath.
Ian endured the pain, his mental energy exploded instantly, and the dream before him cracked open like gold.
A few seconds later.
Ian returned to the abyss of dreams once again.
"It's getting harder and harder to force myself out of the dream."
Ian frowned.
To leave the dream, one must either use a specific method, die, or use mental power to instantly tear open a gap.
He has been relying on the latter lately.
It caused some damage to the wizard, but it was still within a tolerable range.
But as he stayed in the dream longer, the damage became greater and greater, and it became increasingly difficult to force himself to leave.
"I might have to see if the academy has any witchcraft related to this."
Ian shook his head.
Having been in the academy for so many years, he believed that the academy must still have some resources.
Leave the dream.
Ian went straight to the library.
However, instead of heading to the outer library, we went to the Second Ring Road Library located in the core area.
A five-story wizard tower.
Currently, his access level is only one level.
As for the second floor.
That would require a mid-level position within the Second Ring Road, or even a higher-level position with greater authority.
The person in charge of managing the catalog was an old man with the aura of a second-ring cultivator, but what puzzled Ian was that this person's state was very strange.
The skin is completely dry.
He seems to be in average condition.
"This is what it's like to enter the late stage of the Extraordinary Lamentation. Unless you use a lot of resources to maintain it, but I don't want to waste the academy's resources, so this is how it is," the old wizard said with a grin.
loyalty.
Ian felt a pang of anxiety.
He hadn't expected the later stages of the Extraordinary Lament to be this severe, as if the Extraordinary Organs were about to devour the entire wizard.
Therefore, you have to compete for jobs, acquire resources, and improve your talents.
I felt a bit more pressured.
However, Ian still asked his question.
"Is it related to dreams? There are indeed spells that forcibly break through dreams, but they're only mid-stage second-ring magic, and they're on the second floor." The wizard shook his head.
Second floor?
Ian frowned.
But they also understood that it seemed they could only wait until he advanced.
Fortunately, there's no rush now.
"Then help me exchange for a fire attribute one, I want this Flame Pillar."
After some thought, Ian decided to exchange for a supplementary spell for the Hand of Forging, focusing primarily on its power.
This spell releases a pillar of extremely high-temperature flame for attack; it is a purely single-target fire attack.
This can also be seen as making up for the lack of firepower when going to the battlefield.
The lack of firepower has finally been somewhat improved.
"Then you need to spend a few months getting familiar with this witchcraft, while also improving the progress of the Four Symbols Forge and completing the project. After that, you'll have resources to exchange for advancement resources."
Ian pondered.
In the blink of an eye.
Two months have passed.
Although the project is not yet completed.
Ian's Four Symbols Furnace was completely solidified.
Progress 100%.