Chapter 303

309. Chapter 309 Ulterior Motives

With ulterior motives.

After Lin Ke obtained the academy's approval by following Selin Sage, he came to the Fairy World.

"Selin, I was just about to look for you."

The two arrived at the office of the "Construct" project team and "coincidentally" ran into Sage Paro.

It is unknown whether Sage Paro truly had business at the "Construct" project team, or if, after receiving notification from the academy, he deliberately came early to wait.

"You talk with Lin Ke first; our matters, let's put them aside for now."

Selin Sage seemingly did not notice Paro Sage's eagerness, speaking in a businesslike tone.

However, Selin Sage actually did not refuse the invitation to be alone with Paro Sage.

Renee Clark, who is in charge of liaison work between the Teaching and Research Group and the Paro Sage Legion, was also present in the "Construct" project team at this time, winking at Lin Ke.

Lin Ke instantly understood what Wizard Renee meant to express.

Paro Sage deliberately came early to wait for Selin Sage; his intentions cannot be said to be insincere.

"Lin Ke, what business do you have with me?"

Paro Sage turned his head to look at Lin Ke, asking lightly.

From his tone, Lin Ke could sense an emotion: "Kid, if it's not important, don't bother me."

Lin Ke suppressed the smile in his heart, took out his Portable Smart Brain, and presented his concept of "Wild" series constructs similar to combined spellcasting.

"What effect do you expect to achieve?"

After reviewing the series construct concepts, Paro Sage keenly perceived great potential therein, immediately setting aside other thoughts and focusing intently on following up.

This performance left Selin Sage nearby feeling very helpless, and Wizard Renee, who was enjoying the show, greatly dissatisfied.

Yes, indeed, we should pay more attention to proper business.

Business comes first, after all.

But can't we not be so harsh?

At least say something to the person, apologize first, right?

Wizard Renee shook her head, feeling wistful, her best friend Selin originally having softened considerably.

After this incident as a stimulus, it is estimated that the relationship, which had finally eased somewhat, will regress again.

Indeed, Selin Sage's entire demeanor completely changed, faintly exuding a chill.

Meanwhile, Paro Sage was eagerly awaiting Lin Ke's reply, completely unaware.

Or perhaps he noticed, but did not understand why such a great change occurred in such a short time.

Lin Ke steeled himself and said: "Preliminary estimates suggest that increasing combat power by three times is still quite possible."

"Three times? A bit low. At least it should be threefold."

Upon hearing this, Paro Sage muttered to himself, then immediately asked, "Is there still room for improvement?"

"Yes, but it requires data support and design optimization."

Lin Ke nodded, giving an affirmative answer.

"So, are you preparing to add additional related experiments in the second-phase project?"

"Yes. Not many—just two to three groups, enough for comparison."

"Two to three groups? Not a problem. Roughly how long will it take to complete the comparative experiments and obtain results?"

"About half a month to twenty days, depending on the fairies' acceptance level and training progress."

"Alright, I agree to this matter. For specific affairs, you just liaise with Salosaer and Mofei and proceed according to procedure."

After handling the business, Paro Sage turned to Selin Sage, whose expression had grown noticeably colder: "Selin, come to my office for a sit? I have some things to say to you."

"No."

Selin Sage flatly refused, turned and walked away: "Since you're so busy, then go attend to your business. I'm not important, and besides, I still have things to do."

"???"

Paro Sage didn't understand why Selin Sage, whose attitude had been quite good just moments ago, suddenly didn't want to respond to him.

He also hadn't done anything wrong!

"Selin, wait for me. If not going to my office, you can come to your office instead."

After a moment's pause, Paro Sage chased after her, saying, "I really have something very important to tell you."

In the office stationed at the "Construct" project team, after Paro Sage's arrival, only Wizard Salosaer, Mofei the old man, and Wizard Renee remained.

Therefore, the other members did not have that fortune to witness this side of Paro Sage.

Hmm...

Perhaps even if they had that fortune, they probably wouldn't dare to watch their legion commander's joke.

"Don't look, all of you, collect your thoughts."

Lin Ke patted his palm, startling Salosaer the wizard, Mofei the old man, and Renee the wizard, who had craned their necks to look around, saying, "Seize the time, business comes first."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Salosaer the wizard, having come to his senses, repeatedly voiced agreement.

No matter how you put it, he is the person in charge of the "Construct" project, so he must set a good example.

"How did you kid come up with another trick again?"

Mofei the old man complained: "Just barely finished compiling the first-phase project's combat feedback data, hadn't caught my breath, and now we're launching the expanded second-phase project—not to mention adding an extra series suite similar to combined spellcasting."

While complaining, Old Man Mofei suddenly thought of something, his eyes flashing with sharp intensity, and he exclaimed:

"After small teams come medium teams, after medium teams...

If the preliminary feedback data of this whatever series suite reaches expectations, could we not, like combined spellcasting, gradually develop it to main force team level, or even entire legion level?

Linke, tell me, this is possible to achieve, right?

It's possible, this is also the final outlook.

Linke did not conceal his ambition for the series set.

When he previously explained to Sage Selin and Sage Paro separately, Linke did not say the dedicated name he had devised for the series set to replace "Combined Spellcasting": Resonant Amplification.

It means that as long as the series sets achieve harmony, the more sets participating in resonance, the greater the combat power amplification.

Not to mention tripling, even increasing tenfold is not impossible.

Are you confident?

Upon hearing this, Old Murphy's eyes flashed with an even brighter gleam.

I don't know.

Facing this question, Linke's answer leaned more conservative.

Many things are not as simple as one wishes; accidents always happen.

Linke would not "guarantee" something that hasn't even begun, his attitude showing more caution.

The Salosaer Wizard and Renee Wizard beside him, hearing Linke's answer, inexplicably felt full of anticipation.

Old Murphy was even more like having taken a reassuring pill, letting out a long sigh, acting rather exaggerated.

It seemed that the more humble Linke was, the more cautious he became, the greater his confidence appeared.

Seeing this, Linke was quite speechless.

This reverse understanding deserves full marks.

And, his confidence in him is also too full, isn't it?

Linke ignored the three people's inexplicable emotions, operated his Portable Smart Brain, and presented the design 3D drawings of the "Savage Rampart" set, the "Savage Wilderness" set,

with the "Savage Wilderness" set centered and connected, linking three "Savage Strike" sets and three "Savage Rampart" sets, carrying out Resonant Amplification, the specific plan,

all displayed.

Every detail strived to be as detailed as possible.

With intuitive reference to every detail, Linke's subsequent specific explanation enabled the Salosaer Wizard, Old Murphy, and Renee Wizard, who had deep research on the "Construct" system, to completely understand Linke's idea of series set Resonant Amplification.

The more they listened, the more they felt that the series set's Resonant Amplification could possibly rival the Witchcraft's Combined Spellcasting.

The "Construct" system became more complete and practical.

However, the more complete it became, the harder it was to learn and master; the members of the "Construct" project team, whose aptitude was not high to begin with, were about to suffer painful torment.

"Tsk."

Old Murphy sucked his teeth, making a sound of sigh, "Those guys will have to learn until they go bald."

"Who says it's not?"

The Salosaer Wizard echoed with a faint tone.

However, the two were only sighing, with no other meaning.

They even hoped the "Construct" system would be harder to learn, the better.

That way, they and their subordinates would have a deep rampart, fully ahead.

Meanwhile, Renee Wizard recalled the process of the "Construct" system from nothing to existence, secretly harboring some other thoughts.

From the current situation, Linke Grande's construction of the "Construct" system has been progressing in an orderly manner.

After implanting the set, not only can individual combat power be additionally increased, but the concept of series sets, once introduced, better aligns with mainstream war demands.

Now, as long as one thing is confirmed, it can be determined whether the "Construct" system is suitable for use on wizards.

That is whether the "Construct" set effect can reach or even exceed Fourth Circle Witchcraft.

This is a very critical node.

Renee Wizard did not rashly ask, planning to let things take their natural course.

Anyway, given the relationship between the Clark Family, Sage Selin, Sage Paro, and Linke Grande, wanting to cooperate on the "Construct" system presents no obstacles.

Just wait patiently.

After explaining to the leader and deputy leader of the "Construct" project team, Linke gave advanced training to the members summoned afterward.

Thus, an entire day passed.

Linke did not linger long in the Fairy World.

Accompanied by Renee Wizard, Linke returned to the Academy Headquarters.

It was already night, with scattered starlight.

After stepping down from the Cross-boundary Portal platform, on the way to their respective traffic vehicles, Renee Wizard suddenly asked: "Linke, how long do you think Ai Rui Si still needs to complete all trials?"

I don't know.

Linke answered this question truthfully.

He really doesn't know.

When he was kicked out by the trial mechanism, whatever information he obtained, he fully reported to the Academy.

It seems the Clark Family should have already learned that information through the Academy, after all, Ai Rui Si bears the Clark surname and has the right to know.

Hmm...

From the moment Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke was confirmed by the Supreme Council as the special "Outsider" in Nostradamus Saint's prophecy, the Clark Family's performance has always been rather calm.

Besides her initial emotional fluctuation when questioning Linke, Renee Wizard did not mention this matter again in front of Linke afterward.

Linke even thought Renee Wizard had forgotten this matter, forgotten her own younger sister.

Today she suddenly brought it up, for no known reason.

"Make an estimate?"

Renee Wizard refused to give up, continuing to press.

"No basis, can't estimate."

Lin Ke firmly stated his attitude, not wanting to guess blindly.

"Alright."

Renee Wizard sighed, feeling downcast, "I don't even know how Iris is now."

Iris's current state is not good.

Utilizing the ability to control the surging consciousness data stream after absorbing the Data World, Iris Clark overwhelmed the few with many, defeating the previous life Beast-Taming Wizard Iris Messia, as well as the early-era Iris.

She became the surviving Iris, gaining the qualification to continue living.

However, this is only a beginning, with more hardships awaiting her ahead.

She passed only the first of nine full trials after enduring them.

Afterwards, Iris painstakingly passed another six trials, but was completely stumped by the eighth trial.

In the eighth trial, Iris had all her supernatural abilities sealed, becoming an utterly ordinary mortal.

The sole criterion for her to pass this trial is to survive a global apocalyptic crisis.

The trial mechanism is quite humane, granting Iris three extra lives.

In other words, Iris has three chances to try and err.

Iris has already attempted twice, both ending in failure.

The first attempt saw her collapse directly before the great flood.

The second attempt, she painstakingly built a shelter, endured the great flood, but after the flood receded, while going out to investigate the situation, she was ambushed and shot to death.

"Ah!!!!!"

Iris screamed in despair, venting her emotions.

The apocalyptic crisis consists of three major phases.

First is the great flood, then the great plague, finally the great chaos.

Two chances used, she hasn't even touched the edge of the great plague, which made the Iris with only two lives left feel her heart tighten.

"How the hell am I supposed to get through this?"

Iris roared several more times, then gradually calmed down.

She knows, futile rage is useless; to pass the trial, she must remain calm.

"Keep pushing forward."

Thinking of the many people she cares about and who care about her, Iris encouraged herself and chose to begin again.

With this life, she does not dare hope to clear the trial.

At least she wants to reach the edge of the great chaos, accumulating some experience.

If possible, clearing the trial in one life would naturally be even better.

Academy Headquarters World.

Lin Ke and the downcast Renee Clark each headed toward their respective traffic vehicles, going to their own destinations.

On the way back to his villa, Lin Ke speculated about Renee Wizard's sudden inquiry into Iris's situation tonight.

From this period, through contact on the "Construct" project, Lin Ke knows that Renee Wizard appears serene outwardly but is inwardly resolute, a strong woman.

Being able to become close friends with Selin Sage is not without reason.

Therefore, Lin Ke dares not be careless in responding to every word and action of Renee Wizard.

In Lin Ke's view, Renee Wizard's sudden inquiry tonight about Iris's situation must have a deeper meaning.

However, Lin Ke cannot figure it out for the time being.

The car drove into the villa, seeing Mo Li waiting at the gate, Lin Ke suppressed his thoughts.

Regardless of her intentions, for now he will not concern himself with them.

Anyway, later on, they will become apparent.

Now, first enjoy a warm dinner properly, which is most important.

"I'm back."

Lin Ke got out of the car, went up to Mo Li waiting at the gate, the corners of his mouth revealing a brilliant smile, speaking softly,

"Sorry to keep you waiting."