bookandnovel Chapter 84 Accepting the Quest
Chapter 84 Accepting the Quest
Chapter 84 Accepting the Quest
"So, is the true center of wizarding civilization on the main continent?"
"Roland asked."
"Legend has it—yes!"
A hint of longing flickered in Eric's eyes, but it quickly disappeared.
"But that's too far away for us."
"The cost of traveling to the main continent alone would be enough to bankrupt a medium-sized wizarding organization."
"Moreover, the competition there is said to be even more brutal."
"At this stage, our battlefield is on this Verdant Crown, in the conflict between the Shadow Raven Tower and the Ash Ring."
Rowling nodded.
Indeed, aiming too high is meaningless.
The most important thing right now is to deal with this war and improve ourselves in the process.
"Thank you both for informing me of this."
Rowling expressed his sincere gratitude.
Although this information is macroscopic, it directly affects his future decisions and career choices.
"No need to be polite. You are now a first-ring wizard and are qualified to know these things."
Eric waved his hand and removed the soundproof barrier.
"Go ahead, report to the War Affairs Office first."
"Remember, when evaluating someone, appropriately showcase your value, but also keep some cards up your sleeve."
"Anything can happen on the battlefield."
Rowling rose, bid farewell to the two wizards, and left the study.
As I walked toward the War Affairs Office, the information about the islands and the mainland still echoed in my mind.
This gave him a strange sense of alienation, as if the world he had always known had suddenly been pulled away and turned into a point on a larger map.
But at the same time, a stronger desire to explore and a determination to become stronger also arose spontaneously.
If this is just an island, how vast must the real world be?
If you want to go and see it, you must have enough power.
The War Affairs Office is located inside a black spire in the core area of headquarters, where the atmosphere is even more tense and solemn than that of the affairs tower.
The hall was dimly lit, and a huge military map hung on the wall, marking the distribution of enemy and friendly forces and the situation at the front.
Wizards came and went constantly, most of them carrying the scent of gunpowder or blood, with sharp eyes.
Rowling found the registration window, where a cold-faced, second-ring witch sat, exuding a sharp aura.
"Name, Affiliation, Rank"
The witch didn't even raise her head, her voice completely flat.
"Rorin, former garrison wizard of Blackrock Town, first ring."
Rowling answered calmly.
The witch quickly scribbled something in a leather booklet, then handed over a transparent crystal plate: "Place your hand on it, input a trace of magic and mental energy, and conduct a basic combat strength assessment."
"At the same time, verbally explain your areas of expertise and magical inclinations."
Following instructions, Luo Lin placed his hand on the crystal plate and channeled a trace of magical and spiritual power containing the characteristics of [Myriad Stars].
The crystal plate glowed slightly, and complex runes appeared on its surface. They flickered a few times before stabilizing in an energy brightness range that represented "upper-middle level of a first-ring wizard".
He didn't push it to its full potential; he only demonstrated a rough level of skill.
The witch glanced at the data on the crystal plate, nodded slightly, and wrote it down.
"Areas of expertise?"
Rowling had already prepared his answer: "Proficient in energy manipulation, spell model optimization, and possessing a certain foundation in alchemy and potion-making."
"In terms of combat, they tend to engage in close-to-mid-range spell battles, are proficient in acid corrosion and force field protection spells, and have some knowledge of astrology."
He deliberately obscured the specific abilities of [Myriad Stars], only mentioning the related spell types and astrology. This way, he could demonstrate its value without revealing his trump card too early.
The witch was taking notes. When she heard "astrology," she looked up at Rowling, seemingly surprised, but didn't ask any further questions.
"Your assessment indicates you are well-suited for roles such as mobile support, a member of a special mission squad, or a rear-area maintenance assistant."
"This is your wartime identification badge and basic supply list."
She handed Rowling a black metal plaque engraved with a raven holding a star and a piece of parchment.
"You can go check out the mission bulletin board next door; it lists the currently available missions."
"Choose a mission that matches your assessment level. You can also wait for assignments, but accepting missions yourself usually results in higher battle merits."
The witch added, in a businesslike manner.
"Understood, thank you."
Rowling took the nameplate and list, then turned and walked toward the mission announcement hall.
The announcement hall was even noisier, with a huge magical light screen displaying a series of mission information, and a number of wizards gathered around below.
"Urgent Recruitment: Two wizards proficient in protective magic arrays are needed for the No. 3 outpost on the front line. The term of service is one month. The minimum reward is 300 battle merits, with additional rewards depending on the effectiveness of the defense."
"Hunting Mission: Eliminate the Ash Ring Ember Squad active near Resource Zone 7, confirm the killing of three first-ring wizards, 450 battle merits."
"Gathering Quest: Go to the Rotten Swamp to collect 20 Shadow Grasses. The quest has a time limit of 10 days and rewards 200 Battle Points."
Note that enemy patrols are present in this area.
"Reconnaissance mission: Investigate the enemy troop deployment in the canyon on the east side of the Ironstone Mountains. Draw a simple defense map. Merit points will be assessed based on intelligence value, with a minimum of 250 points."
The tasks are diverse, with varying levels of difficulty and risk.
Battle points can be used to exchange for magic stones, rare materials, knowledge inheritance, and even higher-level meditation fragments.
Roland carefully reviewed the information, not rushing to make a decision. Although his strength had greatly increased after his innate spell had just been solidified, he still needed time to fully familiarize himself with and master it.
Taking on high-intensity hunting or frontline garrison missions directly carries a high risk.
While some purely logistical tasks are safe, they offer limited opportunities for combat achievements and are unlikely to serve as a training ground for future leaders.
His gaze swept between several missions. Finally, one mission caught his attention: "Support and Exploration Mission: The Shattered Star Bay Observatory, located on the coast of the Silent Sea, has recently been harassed by small groups of enemies and has reported unusual energy fluctuations in the surrounding area."
"A wizard with independent combat capabilities and certain exploration and analysis skills is needed to provide support, assist the garrison wizards in repelling harassment, and investigate the source of the energy fluctuations."
"The mission time limit will be determined based on the situation. The base combat merit is 300 points, which will be added based on the investigation results and the success of repelling the enemy attack."
Shattered Star Bay — along the Silent Sea — abnormal energy fluctuations.
The combination of these keywords piqued Luo Lin's interest.
It can both prepare for possible battles and hone the [Myriad Stars], and also expose researchers to anomalous phenomena related to the Silent Sea, satisfying their curiosity.
Moreover, the mission locations are relatively independent, not on the front lines of large-scale legion battles, offering greater freedom.
The risk lies in the unknown strength of the small enemy force, and the abnormal energy fluctuations may also conceal unknown dangers.
After a moment's consideration, Rowling made a decision.
He walked to the counter where he received his mission and showed the wartime nameplate he had just acquired.
"I have taken on support and exploration missions for the Shattered Star Bay Observatory."
The apprentice in charge of registering the task confirmed Rolin's permissions and task compatibility, quickly completed the formalities, and handed over the task details and map scroll to Rolin.
"Task recorded."
"Please depart as soon as possible. Upon arrival, please contact the station's head, Lord Horn, the second-circle wizard."
Lord Horn?
How could an observation post guarded by a second-circle wizard be harassed by a small group of enemies?
It seems that this "small group of enemies" is probably not so simple, or that the abnormal energy fluctuations have another hidden story.
Luo Lin became more vigilant, but did not back down.