Wizard: Become stronger by drawing cards from the potions variety show

Chapter 700 Don’t be nervous, it’s just an “assessment”

“Listen to me, my friends, put everything else aside, now, everyone take this.”

As soon as Harry walked in, he attracted the attention of the three people.

"The team leader is giving us more stuff! That's fantastic! This is the first time I've ever seen someone hand out stuff after all this training."

As Dennis spoke, he walked over, cheerfully extending his hands to receive it.

Harry stretched out his right hand, and black tentacles extended from his hand, plunging into Dennis's head with lightning speed.

Dennis stopped in his tracks, frozen in place.

Farin and Alexei behind him simultaneously let out sharp, explosive sounds, screaming like groundhogs.

"Murder! It turns out our captain was an undercover agent."

Their first instinct was to run away, but Harry was standing at the door of the common room, so they could only wander around like headless flies.

"Don't be nervous. Of course, there's no use in being nervous."

Harry smiled and reached out, and two more black tentacles emerged, accurately striking the heads of the two men.

"Sigh, with this level of resistance, you yourselves are doomed to die if you try to escape."

Although Harry only passed the normal level of combat training, he could easily handle these weaklings who were only good at certain things.

The screaming chicken's mouth was plugged.

Alexei and Farin's screams stopped abruptly as they discovered they were not dead. Instead, a strange "assistance system" appeared in their minds.

It seems there were two words before this assistive system, but when they were pronounced, they became crackling noises, making it impossible to hear the preceding content.

Dennis exclaimed excitedly, "That's brilliant! Such a unique design concept! I think it's even more unique than Hawking's ideas!"

Upon hearing Dennis's words, Farin, Hawking's number one fan, exclaimed, "Bullshit! Nobody can compare to Hawking. If the rune world didn't have Hawking, it would be like the world without the sun."

However, despite Farin's disbelief, he still clicked on the guide interface of the auxiliary system in his mind. He couldn't help it; the flashing buttons on the interface made him want to click them.

After clicking, Farin also saw what Dennis had said. It was an extremely complex and rigorous magic circle, and the overall structure of the magic circle presented a strange beauty.

More importantly, the entire magic circle is not a unified rune system; it consists of four rune systems: arcane geometric runes, Eld runes, astral runes, and elemental runes.

What's even more amazing is that the first three types of runes are exactly the rune systems that the three of them have mastered, while the elemental runes are the basic ones, which they are also familiar with.

Eld runes excel at channeling, converging, and stabilizing energy.

Arcane geometry has a core advantage in stabilizing spatial structures and constructing, sealing, and folding spaces.

Astral runes excel at location, banishment, long-distance teleportation, divination, and prophecy.

Elemental runes are the most fundamental drivers of the elements in the world.

In order to maintain the same characteristics and avoid energy conflicts, magic circles usually try to choose the same rune system.

However, the rune system in front of us is different. It's like a hodgepodge, with all four rune systems reflected on it, intertwined and fused together, yet somehow it looks extremely beautiful when they're combined.

The overall impression is one of precision and efficiency.

"I need to study this magic array carefully. It's amazing. There are so many parts of it that I don't understand."

“We tried to integrate them before, but we just couldn’t achieve such a perfect combination. There must be something we didn’t expect.”

Dennis, Farin, and Alexei were all focused on the array diagram, their eyes filled with longing.

The three of them found themselves huddled together without even realizing it.

"Merlin, this even comes with an explanation?!"

Farin let out a satisfied popping sound.

He had a node structure, and he repeatedly deduced and calculated it, but he could only barely understand the construction idea. However, he could not understand the construction principle. As a result, when he was rotating the complex drawings, the system seemed to detect his doubts and generated relevant knowledge points.

"I see, so it's a derivative structure originating from chaotic phenomena... Ah? Is this a runic structure related to chaos? Who came up with this?"

Farin examined the structural diagram of the explanation in disbelief, and then continued to explore further along the explanation.

I then realized that there were so many knowledge points derived from this structure, and these knowledge points were all based on an unfamiliar rune system and structure.

This is a rune system concept I've never seen before.

The structural variations and compressions are completely detached from the existing rune system, with no emphasis on flow and continuity, but rather filled with various breakpoints and intersecting folds.

If the magic array system provided to them was complex, then the standard structure of the Chaos Rune system was like a house made entirely of runes, compressed to the size of a stone.

This is true, extremely intricate art.

It's difficult to understand, and Farin is confident in his talent, but he still finds it somewhat challenging.

"Ahem, I have to interrupt you for a moment. The reason I put you in the rest room this time is because there is a last-minute assessment."

Harry coughed a few times, pulling the group out of their reverie. There was no way around it; this training mission had a time limit. If these people were left to learn on their own, it was uncertain when they would start researching and setting up the magic array.

Once the enemy outside the stronghold is ready, they will attempt to attack; they don't have much time left.

However, because of the nature of these individuals, and because he couldn't tell them about the outside world, Harry prepared a new explanation.

"What you see before you is the rune system that is being researched and explored within the Wizarding Association. I know you have a talent for runes, and what you see is this assessment." "As long as you pass the assessment and are able to set up the array diagram, you can participate in the subsequent structural research."

Unexpectedly, after Harry finished speaking, Dennis and the other two exchanged glances and remained silent.

This left Harry somewhat confused.

After Harry finished speaking, seeing that there was no response, he thought to himself: "Speaking these words to the simulated characters in the training should be able to attract their attention, right?"
If it were Harry himself, given the opportunity to explore a completely new potions system, he would absolutely not miss it.

But the scene before me...

This shouldn't be happening. I've already blocked information about the enemy outside, and they themselves are talented and interested in runes. This shouldn't be their reaction.

Could something be wrong?
Did you miss some details when you were sealing it off, which led them to discover some clues?

Just as Harry was still thinking, he suddenly saw the three people in front of him bow and say, "Thank you for your guidance, Captain! The research spots for this new system must be very limited. We must secure a spot!"

The three of them were like they'd been injected with adrenaline, quickly immersing themselves in understanding the battle map and already trying to combine nodes using runes.

After all, it's a completely new rune system for them, and by participating in its research, they might be able to leave their mark on history.

Although they have a talent for runes, it is just talent. Their current rune level is far from top-notch because they have only been practicing for a short time. They can only be described as being at an average or below-average level.

According to their own estimates, if someone of this caliber could participate, then a large portion of the rune masters in the wizarding world would be qualified to participate.

Harry must have used his connections to get them the spots. It seems he's grooming them as his own protégés. Although Harry is young, he's highly experienced, and every mission he's been through has been crucial. That's what makes him a true powerhouse!

So when Dennis, Farin, and Alexei looked at each other, they saw the same thought in each other's eyes: they had to latch onto this powerful figure!
Harry breathed a sigh of relief as he observed the three people's reactions: it seemed he had overthought things; they were simply too overjoyed...

I don't know what they're so excited about, but judging from their enthusiasm, they're probably going to be able to increase their speed, right? Perhaps...

Harry was pondering how to use the base's original terrain and magic circle to try and buy as much time as possible when he heard Farin say, "How's it going on your end, Dennis?"

"Of course I have no problem; the question should be asked of Alexei."

“If you have no problem, then of course I have no problem either,” Alexei immediately protested.

Seeing that everyone was making similar progress, Farin knew that they had reached a crucial step. He said to Harry, "Captain Harry, we have a basic understanding of the structure and purpose of this magic circle. Now we need to put it into practice. Is there anything we can try?"

Harry was taken aback, not expecting the three of them to understand so quickly. He was used to their disheveled way of running away, and their sudden daze was a bit unexpected for Harry.

As long as he doesn't see anyone outside, Dennis's fear of authority will ensure he remains Harry's loyal subordinate, Farin's fear of death won't be triggered, and Alexei's weakness won't be a concern.

However, Harry reacted quickly and immediately said, "Of course there is no problem. I have already granted you access to the base's magic circle. You can construct a magic circle in this rest room by using the auxiliary system."

Harry thought to himself: What if you get outside and see hordes of enemies, and then trigger some negative effects?

Upon hearing this, Dennis and his group immediately gave it a try.

Sure enough, through the "auxiliary system," it was easy to connect to the layout within the base. Magic and consciousness could be transmitted through the auxiliary system without having to be on-site.

They tried to draw runes around the outpost and could clearly sense that these black tentacles were like extensions of their own bodies and wills, able to carry out their ideas without any hindrance.

No...it might even be more useful than their bodies.

These tentacles amplify the transmission of magic power, making it exceptionally stable and frighteningly accurate. They only need to focus on the overall structure of the magic circle and the interconnected nodes.

It saves time and effort and yields better results.

Dennis thought to himself, "No wonder he's a famous war wizard. These magical items really do make a difference."

As the controller of the Revelation Tree's tendrils, Harry could naturally see the progress of these three's actions.

Harry was well aware of the difficulty of the magic circle. As a complex magic circle, it was much more difficult than a regular large magic circle. Moreover, in order to achieve the various challenging effects that Harry proposed, the structure and layout of the magic circle itself were fully utilized.

However, the three of them are now drawing the magic circle at an incredibly fast pace. There were mistakes and omissions along the way, and they were redrawn, but the speed at which they started drawing again is getting faster and faster.

The formation became more and more complex as they progressed, so they should have been more careful. However, the three of them did not slow down much. Alexei showed the most obvious improvement, as he was even faster than at the beginning. He was clearly gaining confidence and was in top form.

Harry exclaimed in amazement: The Cowardly Lizard was no coward; it had directly surpassed divine power. This resulted in a conceptual-level enhancement.

Just then, the enemy outside the stronghold launched a probing attack.

The outer protective barrier of the stronghold was already shaking. A large number of formation-breaking spells in a short period of time brought the pressure on the protective barrier to its maximum in an instant.

The vibrations from this magic array were immediately transmitted to the base and were directly sensed by Dennis and his two companions.

Farin always thought of the worst: "Huh?! What's going on? Is our base under attack?"

The moment he sensed it, Farin had a bad feeling.

Dennis looked directly at Harry beside him.

Harry remained calm and even smiled, saying, "I see that your magic circle construction is almost complete, so I directly applied for an assessment test for you. The testers will comprehensively test the strength of your magic circle to assess your understanding."

Dennis immediately understood: "Oh, stress test, right? I get it. No offense, Captain, but you applied a bit too quickly. At least wait until we finish constructing the magic circle and try it out ourselves before you say anything, otherwise it's a waste of the opportunity."

"Fortunately, we brothers are quite capable. Although time is a bit tight, we should be able to complete the construction of the magic circle. Moreover, this magic circle itself is a dynamic magic circle. During the battle, its multi-layered structure can be adjusted at any time, so it's not too bad."

Alexei, on the other hand, was full of confidence: "It's good that you've come. I was just thinking that it would be a shame if the newly constructed magic array wasn't tested. This is perfect."

Because he understood the magic circle, Larekshee had enough confidence in it. Although the assessment was brought forward, it was actually a good thing that someone could help test it.

(End of this chapter)