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Chapter 366 An Unexpected Discovery, Kieran's Advice, Bruno of the Gray Tower 4th Ring, Somethi

Chapter 366 An Unexpected Discovery, Kieran's Advice, Bruno of the Gray Tower Fourth Ring, Something's Wrong!

"What? What's been discovered?"

At that moment, Ian felt his mind go blank, and he subconsciously asked, "Is it the mineral vein in the center of the White Stone Mountains?"

"Yes."

Thea nodded.

Ian was completely numb.

He was just here to inspect the lab again, how could he hear such shocking news?

"How could you have been discovered? How did you know?"

Ian asked, puzzled.

He didn't understand why even Thea knew about this, since she shouldn't have been involved.

"Sir, it's like this."

Thea said slowly.

"About three months ago, a third-ring archmage was traveling through the Celestial Domain. When he passed through White Stone Territory, he accidentally stumbled into the central area and bumped into our academy's mining site. The problem is that this wizard was not discovered."

After leaving, he immediately sold the news to the other three academies in Baishi Territory, and Wolf ruthlessly extracted a large sum of resources.

So the other three academies had actually made contact with the mining area of White Stone Territory two months ago, but kept quiet for a while. They were originally planning a big operation, but who could have imagined that when this wizard left, he would publicize the news through a large wizard auction and then leave White Stone Territory triumphantly.

"This auction had wizards participating from all over the wizarding territory, so the news spread throughout Whitestone Territory almost overnight."

Ian just listened.

The more I listened, the more silent I became.

He had expected the mineral vein to be discovered sooner or later, but he never imagined it would be discovered in this way.

There's really nothing you can do about these kinds of unexpected events.

However, this is actually a good thing. If several wizarding colleges are quietly preparing their actions, there might actually be a lot of trouble later.

But now it's suddenly placed on the table.

The elemental mysteries, which have been in preparation all along, are actually the ones with the advantage.

Even so.

Facing a momentous event that could change the entire wizarding world.

Ian still felt somewhat flustered.

He needs more information.

He didn't even bother to check on the project team's situation before heading to the Four Symbols Institute.

They soon knocked on Kieran's door.

"Enter!"

Ian pushed open the door.

Inside the room by the door, Kieran was also dealing with various documents, and his expression was not good.

"teacher."

Ian stepped forward.

"You're here to gather intelligence, aren't you?"

Kieran raised his head and said confidently. He knew this student too well; if something big happened, he would be the first to come and ask for news.

"Yes, teacher."

Ian did not deny it.

"What do you want to know?" Kieran asked directly.

"Teacher, how's it going at the mine?"

Ian didn't stand on ceremony and asked.

Kieran said, "You know about the mine. It's a large mine in the late third ring stage. The core part contains very high-level resources, but as you also know, the entire mine is shrouded in a layer of dense elemental fog."

Ian nodded.

He was naturally aware of this situation.

Moreover, the dense fog was even more intense than he had imagined, and it was entirely dependent on the mineral vein.

It is almost impossible to completely destroy it.

However, if it is not destroyed, the internal mineral veins will be impossible to develop.

But it's actually easy to solve.

That means occupying all the mineral vein nodes around the mineral vein, or waiting for the outer mineral veins to be continuously mined, and then the dense fog will gradually shrink towards the black core, and that will be enough.

It's actually a process of continuous development.

Over the years, the academy has been doing just that, gradually occupying the peripheral nodes, and then digging and solving the mystery at the same time.

"But this vein is really huge."

Kieran sighed.

After several years of exploration, the extent of this mineral vein far exceeded what Ian and his team had previously explored.

The problem is that they are still entrenched in the central area of Whitestone Territory.

Even the mysteries of the elements must be developed with utmost care.

"Fortunately, the academy was prepared in advance, and the core nodes in the south are now completely under its control."

Kieran continued.

Ian pondered the layout of Whitestone Collar.

It's not a standard layout with all four sides facing out.

To the north are two wizarding schools, Whitestone Academy and Ashfury Academy; to the west is Greenfield Academy; and to the south were once Elemental Arcane and Crimson Eye, but the latter has been destroyed, and now only one faction remains.

The eastern side is the remnant of the White Stone Mountains, which has few resources and is entirely mountainous. It is occupied by a small wizard alliance called the Eastern Wizard Alliance.

They even heard that many of the remnants of the Crimson Wizards who perished fled into the Eastern White Stone Mountains region.

As for the central region, it is the White Stone Mountains, around which almost all wizarding forces revolve.

Think clearly about the current situation.

Ian immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Being prepared and not being prepared are two completely different things, which means that the initiative is actually largely in the hands of the college.

Whether it's seeking cooperation with other wizarding colleges later or waiting, there will be significant benefits.

War may not be as scary as we imagine.

"But although the academy is prepared, Ian, you know that Whitestone Territory is not qualified to make decisions on this scale of resources alone. I think you know who truly makes all the decisions." Kieran interrupted Ian's thoughts at this moment.

Ian's emotions fluctuated once again.

Yes.

This matter has certainly been reported to the various factions within the Gray Tower.

The war begins or it doesn't begin.

It all depends on what they discuss at the table, which is completely unpredictable.

Because the Gray Tower is a truly colossal entity to them, they are not yet qualified to participate.

"There's no use worrying about these things now. You're just a logistics wizard; we won't need you for the time being."

Kiran reminded him.

"More practically, you should think about how to use this war to become stronger and acquire more resources. These are the real priorities. Even the selection of the prospective Elemental Child three years from now is probably not relevant to you, but there will definitely be replacements. You can start to consider that now."

"Okay, teacher."

Ian nodded.

Upon closer reflection, it is indeed true.

Even the most brutal war, once it actually happens, won't be too brutal in its initial stages.

We don't need him right now.

What he needs to do is become stronger so that he can protect himself before a larger war breaks out in the future.

As for the subsequence of the preparatory elements.

He didn't tell Kiran.

He didn't want to consider being promoted.

His idea was that it would be best to get in on the first try, because the first batch would definitely receive the most attention.

He didn't want to miss out.

But the problem is also very serious.

That means if you want to participate in the selection, you have to consider advancing to the later stage of the second ring, but it's not that easy to advance.

Two years have passed.

But he has only completed about a quarter of the progress.

As it stands now.

almost impossible.

He needs even greater talent, more resources... Only by maximizing everything might he have a slim chance.

"Teacher, how will the selection process for the prospective elemental children be conducted?"

Ian asked curiously.

Kieran glanced at him and said, "Naturally, you have to pass the basic selection, and then go through the subsequent methods. What kind of methods do you think will be enough to convince everyone?"

Ian remained silent for a moment.

I understood instantly.

fighting.

In the current style of the wizarding world, the only thing that can be agreed upon by everyone is combat.

That's reasonable too.

After all, whether it's the Elemental Child sequence or the prospective Elemental Child sequence, it's practically equivalent to using the academy's resources to support a few wizards.

Only through battle.

Only through battle can its legitimacy be proven.

Of course, there are basic screenings to prevent interference from people who lack potential or have weak combat abilities.

Even the number of people who make it into the selection process is not very large.

After all, that's the late stage of the second ring road.

The college doesn't have that many resources either.

"That teacher..."

Ian looked at Kieran again.

Kieran waved his hand dismissively and said, "The bottom line is unshakeable."

Ian didn't need to say anything; he already knew what it meant.

But the bottom line is the bottom line and it cannot be shaken, because it was a decision made jointly by the dean and the vice dean of the Third Ring Road.

As for three years from now.

Is Ian advancing to the late second ring?

Kieran thought it was unlikely, at least based on Ian's current performance, it was completely impossible.

Unless you hit the jackpot.

but...

Kieran looked at Ian, sizing him up. This student had created too many miracles for him.

Perhaps?

"Keep it up. If you can really reach the bottom line, I'll help you with the judging process."

He said.

"Thank you, teacher."

Ian said respectfully.

As I walked out the door, I ran into Derek, who was also rushing over, looking anxious.

"Junior, how's it going?"

He stopped and asked.

Ian relayed what he had just said to him verbatim.

After listening, Derek sighed deeply, but a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

War is dangerous.

But it is also an opportunity.

But then he sighed. The news had spread too fast. If only a few people knew, they could have made a fortune.

But everyone knows it.

It's basically about betting against everyone's predictions about war.

That's hard to say.

"Senior Celis and the others should be back soon. Then we fellow students can discuss what to do."

"Derek said."

The extraordinary lament lay before all second-circle wizards; acquiring resources was every wizard's instinct.

He needs to gather some resources.

Then evaluate it.

That's when it's easier to get started.

Ian nodded.

After thinking for a moment, he sent a message to Edith after returning, to see if she knew anything.

If there really is a chance to get it.

He has to go all in.

His time was too tight.

Of course, he didn't have high hopes either, after all, Edith was just a student of Abbott.

at the same time.

Gray Tower.

Inside a towering gray tower, Albus, the dean of the Radiant Division, walked into the Academy Council with a furrowed brow.

in.

During the meeting.

At this time, all six deans, including him, had arrived.

At the very front sat a man with gray hair and gray eyes.

He was dressed in a gray wizard's robe, without any superfluous decorations, but just sitting there, he looked like a mountain.

Even though Albus was already considered a strong person in the third to middle rings, he still felt like an ant under this aura.

Because he is the only fourth ring in the Gray Tower.

Grey Tower Wizard.

Bruno Schneider.

"Then let's begin this meeting on the exploration and development of the Guro Small World."

Bruno spoke slowly.

The wizards began to discuss the matter.

For the Grey Tower, this is currently the most important task, because this small world was discovered by them together with another wizarding academy.

Neither of the two wizarding academies would let the other go.

For the Fourth Ring, the profits from a small world, if they are lucky enough, are enough to buy half of the academy.

Several hours later.

Bruno made the final decision, then suddenly asked, "Has a new large-scale late-stage third-ring mine been discovered in Whitestone Territory?"

Albus took a deep breath.

They knew something was going on concerning them.

He took a deep breath and said, "Dean, yes, but this mine is not newly discovered. It was discovered by our Radiant Branch a few years ago, and we have already started developing it with the wizarding forces under our command. However, the outer layer of this mine is covered and we have not yet completed a round of exploration, so it has not been reported."

Bruno did not pursue this obvious wordplay.

He is now focusing all his energy on the Ancient Luo Small World. Although a three-ring mine is valuable, it cannot compare to the strategic significance of the Small World.

He was silent for a moment, then said something in a calm tone, as if he were handling a routine administrative matter.

"There are two prerequisites. First, the development progress of the Ancient Luo Small World must not be affected; this is the core issue. Second, regardless of how the development proceeds, all resources that are due must be handed over. As for the specific allocation methods, I would like to hear your thoughts. Which wizarding branches are currently responsible for the White Stone Territory?"

Bruno began to speak.

"My lord, there are currently three Gray Tower Academy branches in charge of White Stone Territory: Radiance, Deep Nest, and Empty Valley."

A wizard immediately spoke up.

Then, the discussion began.

Naturally, every division didn't want to miss this opportunity, but Abbott also knew he couldn't have it all to himself.

We were prepared.

finally.

He stood with the deans of the other two departments and presented their solutions.

The three colleges are developing it simultaneously.

However, unlike others, they decided to use three colleges to compete for this resource-rich area.

Who will ultimately win?

We'll take over the mine.