Wizard: Start with Biological Transformation to Grind Experience
Chapter 204 - 018: Targeting

Chapter 204: 018: Targeting

The gains from the highly dangerous zone are indeed different; casually harvesting once yields ten or dozens of Blood Crystals, occasionally even over a hundred Blood Crystals.

Lynch felt he really came to the right place, as he could obtain Blood Crystals just by answering questions without having to fight.

Plus, with the occasionally naturally refreshing wild Blood Crystal Pockets in the hall, Lynch’s Blood Crystal accumulation efficiency suddenly soared, breaking through ten thousand Blood Crystals in just a couple of days, and continuing to climb rapidly.

This abnormal efficiency of Blood Crystal accumulation naturally drew the attention of other apprentices, especially when they saw the number beside Lynch’s name on the map break through ten thousand in just a few days, causing quite a few apprentices to see red with envy.

"It’s increased, that guy’s number increased again!"

"Tsk, over twelve thousand now, that’s enough Blood Crystals to win the marriage of a Wizard Family’s daughter."

"Is it that easy to get Blood Crystals there? Should we give it a try?"

"Are you stupid? Why go foolishly collecting them yourself? Why not just take him out directly?"

"Yes, take him out and you’ll hit the jackpot!"

Over ten thousand Blood Crystals is a number that can rank in the top five on the map; whoever sees such a number cannot ignore it.

For a moment, apprentices from both the Chaos Camp and Order Camp rushed towards Lynch’s location.

Initially, most were lone apprentice wanderers, but as Lynch’s number increased, some small groups of a dozen apprentices joined in, and teams with detailed division of labor were now targeting Lynch.

However, the apprentices, whose eyes were fixed only on the number above Lynch’s head, completely overlooked what kind of place this was. Highly dangerous zones aren’t places ordinary people can enter.

The inevitable result for apprentices without sufficient knowledge trying to break in is fighting because they can’t answer the questions. However, facing magic creations of High-level Apprentice Level inside, ordinary apprentices meet a dead end.

Even when some teams try to force their way in relying on numbers, they can’t advance further with the increasing number of monsters.

Ultimately, these apprentices, who came with ideas about Lynch, pathetically couldn’t even see his face. A lucky few escaped with their lives, but more tragically turned into wild Crystal Pockets.

This unusual phenomena confused all the apprentices for a while.

"Damn, how did this guy do it? Did he find some secret? Why is he able to roam freely inside, collecting Crystals unscathed?"

"He must have found some secret!"

"Damn, who the heck is he? How can he be so lucky?"

At the entrance of the Knowledge Ruins.

A group of apprentices wearing uniform white cloaks gathered at the entrance, each having a castle insignia badge on their chest, representing the Order Castle, the representing force of order in the Blood-colored Battlefield.

This force was jointly created by the talented apprentices from the Shadow Tower, Dawn Wizard Academy, Starshine Castle, and others inclined towards the Order Camp, currently the largest force on the battlefield.

Different from other lone wolves or small groups, the division of labor within the castle force is very clear. Some are responsible for guarding the main base, others are tasked with collecting outside, while another part goes to battle the Chaos Camp.

Owing to precise coordination and clear division of labor, the rate of Blood Crystal accumulation by the castle is the fastest, currently reaching over 60,000, the most conspicuous number on the map.

At this moment, when these apprentices from the castle force arrived at the Knowledge Ruins, they immediately drew the attention of surrounding apprentices.

"The castle, apprentices from the castle have arrived!"

"Oh my... aren’t those the chiefs from various organizations? They’re the Executioners in the castle, right? Even they’ve come..."

"They must be here for this apprentice!"

Many apprentices stopped in their tracks to watch, curious to see how the castle would conquer this area.

Amidst the attention of all, Avery stepped forward.

She didn’t rush in but first observed the area from afar, then turned to ask a few apprentices behind her: "Charles, how about it? What’s inside? Is it easy to handle?"

An apprentice named Charles just retreated from inside the Knowledge Ruins, looking a bit worse for wear with some injuries.

Upon being asked, he shook his head and said: "It’s not easy. There are all sorts of strange magic creations in there. Once you enter, they start questioning you, and if you can’t answer, they attack."

"These things are too strong, even I can barely handle one or two, and must give it my all."

Avery was startled, "Asking questions? What kind of questions do they ask?"

Charles said: "All sorts of random magic-related questions are there, from basic to profound."

Knowledge-related?

Upon hearing Charles’s reply, Avery thought of someone. If that guy were here, it would be easier with his knowledge reserve, for in her impression, his knowledge reserve had reached a remarkably high level.

"Not sure where he’s gone off to!"

When entering the battlefield, even though Avery hadn’t directly informed Lynch to rendezvous at the castle, she had others call him.

However, so many days had passed, and there was still no sign of him. If he stayed in the safe zone, it would be all right, but if he were wandering outside... what if he encountered an accident...

"Though even if something unfortunate really happened, things could be... but never mind, let’s finish here first and find him right after that."

Of course, Avery knew her current responsibilities and tasks at hand and that her thoughts and attention shouldn’t be wasted on such random matters, but she just couldn’t help worrying, unable to calm her mind.

"Avery..."

"Avery!"

A raised voice pulled Avery’s wandering thoughts back.

She quickly gathered herself, turning to the male apprentice speaking to her: "What’s up? Blair?"

This was Blair Jomans, the chief of the Dawn Wizard Academy, a genius from the Jomans family, whose strength was in no way inferior to hers.

Blair said: "I should be asking you that, what’s going on with you?"

Avery replied: "Sorry, some matters disturbed me."

Blair gave her a look: "Now isn’t the time to indulge in wild thoughts; the rules of this land for the next millennium depend on us."

Avery nodded: "Yes, I know."

Blair continued: "So, what do you think of this place? Shall we call Kairot over and have the three of us try to conquer it together?"

Avery thought for a moment, then shook her head: "I’m afraid that’s not viable, Blair."

Pausing, she continued to analyze: "Based on previous Blood Moon Wars, areas marked as highly dangerous on the battlefield are always beyond normal limits. The overall strength inside may reach wizard level, and even if we three join forces, it wouldn’t be realistic to forcibly break in, plus leaving the castle could be dangerous."

Blair frowned, "Then what should we do? Just let it be?"

The number this apprentice collected already exceeded ten thousand Blood Crystals, and the number was still climbing. Who knows how much it will grow later.

Although they had collected the most Blood Crystals, comparing overall with the Chaos Camp, it wasn’t much higher.

In other words, the number with this apprentice could potentially directly influence the key to victory in the war!

"Of course not!"

Avery decisively shook her head, then said: "I mean, brute force won’t work; we should try using wit instead."

Blair asked, puzzled: "What do you mean?"

Avery said: "Gather all apprentices from the castle who excel in knowledge categories, didn’t Charles say you could answer the questions here? Then let’s use the combined power of everyone’s knowledge to conquer this place."

Blair suddenly understood: "I see."

This indeed was a good plan.

Avery continued: "Also, have people keep an eye out for an apprentice named Lynch from our Shadow Tower; if possible, make sure to find him for me!"

Blair asked: "Why?"

Avery affirmed: "That guy’s knowledge category mastery among apprentices is the most extensive I’ve ever seen, and if we can find him, I’m sure conquering this place will become much easier, even effortless!"