Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 524 The Web Weaver at the Top

The air in the meeting room seemed to freeze.

Ella's fingers lightly traced the tabletop, her gaze slowly shifting between Silas and Ron.

She could feel two completely different energy fields colliding fiercely in the room.

On one side is Silas's precise, clockwork-like rational logic, and on the other side is Ron's innovative vitality, which surges like a spring tide.

"Silas's views are indeed worth pondering."

Ella finally spoke, her tone carrying a thoughtful and cautious tone:

"The stability and replicability of standardized teaching are practical considerations we cannot ignore. But at the same time..."

She turned to Ron:
"The possibilities shown by Ron's 'resonance method' and elite selection model have also shown me another future for education."

Silas frowned almost imperceptibly.

He had expected Ella to be more inclined toward his pragmatic views.

“Ms. Ella, acting on emotions is extremely dangerous in education and management.”

His voice carried a hint of dissatisfaction: "The brilliance of a few success stories often overshadows the shadow of overall failure."

“Perhaps.” Ella nodded, but then changed the subject:
"But I also thought of another problem. If our education system can only produce a large number of 'qualified' wizards, but cannot create truly outstanding talents, then what is the point of this standardization?"

"The future of Cuihuan No. 2 needs not only rule-abiding executors, but also leaders who can break with convention and create new opportunities."

She looked at all the mentors present:
"We are facing a fundamental choice:"

Do we need a hundred mediocre but reliable craftsmen, or ten geniuses who could change the world, plus ninety relatively ordinary but still distinctive scholars?

This question caused the meeting room to fall silent once again.

Ron clearly saw the displeasure on Silas's face.

“However, purely theoretical arguments are indeed unlikely to convince everyone.” Ella looked at Ron again:
“Ron, are you willing to demonstrate the value of the ‘Resonance Method’ through practical actions?”
I mean a more public and comprehensive teaching demonstration.

Ron immediately understood Ella's intention: "You mean... an open class?"

“It’s not just a regular open class.” Ella’s voice became even more excited:

"I heard that you have recently become a historian, a rare find even in the main world, under the guidance of Professor Yutel."

So why not demonstrate the combination of history and the resonance method?

"Let all the mentors and students see what kind of teaching effect occurs when 'resonance' meets 'historical projection'?"

This suggestion immediately enlivened the atmosphere in the meeting room.

Historical projection is essentially sharing one's own process of "historical infiltration".

It allows non-historians to personally experience past scenes and emotions.

In fact, this kind of sharing has extremely broad prospects for application in teaching, but it is also extremely dangerous.

“A course on projecting history…” Silas’s pupils contracted slightly, and his heart began to race.

But his expression remained that of a scholar:

"That is indeed an interesting idea."

However, the psychological burden of historical projection is extremely high, which may be too dangerous for apprentices.

“The risks do exist,” Ron admitted.

"But when used correctly, historical projection can give students an unprecedentedly profound experience."

"Moreover, within the framework of 'resonance,' students have learned to connect with different types of energy and consciousness. Historical projection can be seen as a natural extension of this ability."

Ella's interest grew even stronger: "What kind of historical setting do you plan to choose?"

"The workers' uprising on Stoker's Star." Ron didn't hesitate:
"Let students experience firsthand that intellectual movement and conflict, and feel the real thoughts and emotions of people from different social classes."

"This will not only help them understand the multifaceted nature of history, but also help them better recognize the value of their mixed-race identity."

Upon hearing this choice, Silas felt a surge of ecstatic joy.

He forced himself to remain outwardly calm, but his mind was already racing.

The Stoves Star workers' uprising—a historical event filled with violence, hatred, and despair.

The concentration of "emotional entropy" contained within it far exceeds the safe range of normal teaching content.

If something unexpected happens during this process of historical projection...

“This choice is indeed very educational,” Silas said, becoming enthusiastic.

“However, given the unique nature and potential risks of historical projections, I suggest that we utilize the academy’s most advanced ‘Meditation Dome’ as a teaching space.”

"The Meditation Dome?" Ron asked, somewhat puzzled.

“That’s a multi-functional teaching facility designed by Professor Vinard himself,” Ella explained.

"It has a complete mental protection system and environmental regulation function, which can provide the safest guarantee for high-risk occult practices."

"I can take charge of equipment debugging and safety monitoring," Silas volunteered.

"After all, the combination of historical projection and 'resonance guidance' does have a certain degree of technical complexity. It requires the professional support of experienced enchanters."

Ella was somewhat surprised by this cooperative attitude, but also very pleased.

“That’s great, Silas. It seems that although we have differences in teaching philosophy, we are of the same goal in ensuring the safety of students.”

Ron gave Silas a deep look.

The other person's expression was professional and sincere, but deep in the eyes, he caught a glimpse of something unusual.

It wasn't just simple curiosity; it was more like... some kind of secret expectation?

But this feeling was fleeting, and Silas quickly regained his composure and focus.

"Then, we'll hold this open class on Monday two weeks from now."

Ella made the final decision:
“I will inform Professor Vinard and other management mentors so that they can come and observe and evaluate.”

"At the same time, we will also invite some outstanding senior students as observers to let them experience the charm of cutting-edge teaching methods."

The meeting ended there, but Silas's emotions were surging like a tidal wave.

On the surface, he politely bid farewell to the other mentors, but deep down he was making some kind of calculation.

“Ron Ralph…”

As he walked alone down the corridor back to his dormitory, the name echoed repeatedly in his mind:

"A newcomer at the Moon-level dares to challenge the entire academy's traditional system..."

Silas stopped and gazed out the window at the crystal tree that still shone brightly in the night.

He had been in the colony for over twenty years and had met several self-important "hotheads".

They were filled with passion and idealism, attempting to overthrow the existing order, but ultimately they all succumbed to the impact of reality.

But Ron is different.

This young man not only possesses theoretical innovation but also demonstrates practical results.

What's even more frightening is that he has the support of key management personnel like Ella.

"If we let it continue like this..."

Silas's fingers tightened unconsciously:

"It won't be long before Professor Vinard realizes the potential value of the 'Resonance Method'."

At that time, those of us who insist on traditional teaching methods will be marginalized, or even eliminated.

But the deeper fear lies in the clash of ideologies.

The core principles that Silas upheld and practiced throughout his life were "quantitative management" and "standardized production".

Ron’s “resonance” and “selection” may produce a few geniuses.

However, his emphasis on "personalization" and "teaching according to aptitude" fundamentally undermines the basis of mass training.

"If every student needs a unique teaching approach, if the effectiveness of teaching depends entirely on the 'magical response' between teachers and students..."

A flicker of fear crossed Silas's eyes:
"Then education is no longer a science, but an art. No longer a controllable project, but an unpredictable mystery."

"This uncertainty, this chaos, this... absurdity."

He slowly shook his head: "We absolutely cannot let it take root in Cuihuan No. 2."

Silas resumed his walk toward his dormitory, but with a more determined stride.

He has made his decision.

It's not about destroying Ron—that would be too brutal and would easily expose one's motives.

Instead, we should use facts to prove the other party's fundamental flaws at crucial moments.

Let everyone see how this seemingly beautiful idealism will collapse under real stress tests.

"A 'controlled' failure..."

A smile appeared on Silas's lips:
"It can both damage Ralph's reputation and demonstrate the reliability of traditional methods."

"And I, as a technical expert who stepped forward during the crisis, will naturally gain more trust and resources."

This is for the long-term interests of the entire colony and to maintain the stability of the education system.

At least, that's how Silas convinced himself.

In the following period, Silas devoted himself to the commissioning of the "Meditation Dome" with unprecedented enthusiasm.

The complexity of this facility far exceeds most people's imagination.

The entire dome consists of three nested spherical structures. The outermost layer is a physical protective shell, the middle layer is an energy regulation system, and the innermost layer is a mental resonance amplifier.

The three-layer system is connected by thousands of micro-rune arrays, forming an organic whole.

"The energy regulation system is the core of the entire dome."

Silas explained to the technicians who came to assist him:
"It is responsible for monitoring the intensity of internal mental fluctuations and maintaining a stable energy field environment through feedback mechanisms."

He pointed to the dense array of indicator lights on the control panel:
"Under normal circumstances, the system will automatically adjust the resonant frequency to ensure that any abnormal fluctuations can be suppressed in a timely manner. However..."

Silas's voice became more professional:
“In extremely intense mental activities, such as historical projection combined with emotional guidance, the system’s self-repair mechanism may be delayed.”

“Especially when the projected content involves strong negative emotions, the so-called ‘emotional entropy’ can impact the stability of the energy field.”

The technician nodded, but clearly did not fully grasp the deeper meaning.

Silas didn't expect them to understand.

He completed the most crucial part of the subsequent debugging work on his own.

Silas made an extremely subtle modification to the energy regulator of the core resonant crystal.

He lowered the system's "fault tolerance threshold" from the standard 15% to 12%.

This change cannot be detected under any conventional testing.

The values ​​are still within the safe range, and all indicators show normal results.

However, this tiny 3% difference will have a crucial impact under certain conditions.

When the intensity of mental fluctuations approaches a critical value, the energy disorder that could originally repair itself will be amplified into a manifest systemic failure.

"It's like lowering the immunity of a healthy person," Silas thought to himself with a cold laugh.
"Normally there are no visible problems, but once they encounter a slightly stronger 'virus,' they will immediately fall ill."

After completing the technical adjustments, he also prepared a detailed debugging report.

In this seemingly highly technical document, Silas "inadvertently" mentioned the theoretical risks of "emotional entropy":

During high-intensity historical projection, the operator should carefully control the intensity of the guidance to avoid triggering overly intense emotional experiences.

According to theoretical calculations, when emotional fluctuations exceed a critical threshold, it may lead to a temporary instability in the system's energy field...

[Recommendation: If any signs of abnormal fluctuations are detected, Emergency Plan No. 7 should be activated immediately to intervene through an external mental damping field...]

These suggestions sounded professional and responsible, foreshadowing his later "turning the tide" performance.

At the same time, he secretly prepared a standard set of emergency treatment equipment.

It is a highly efficient mental damping force field generator that can quickly suppress any abnormal mental fluctuations.

This equipment is cleverly hidden in the observation room of the Meditation Dome, ready to be activated at any time.

"Everything is ready."

Silas stood alone in the Meditation Dome, examining his "masterpiece".

The interior of the dome is beautiful and tranquil, with soft blue light creating a deep, underwater feel.

Thousands of tiny runes twinkled like stars, and the entire space exuded a sacred and solemn atmosphere.

"Tomorrow, everyone will witness the true face of this guy."

Silas's voice echoed softly in the empty dome:
"Not those carefully selected success stories, but the vulnerability inherent under real pressure."

"And I will step forward at the critical moment to save the students in crisis."

"By then, everyone will understand what 'stability first' and 'technology is king' truly mean."

He turned and left the dome; everything was going according to plan.

A week later, it will be the most important performance of his life.

………………

On the other side, Ron had just finished class and opened his door when a sudden sharp pain came from his chest.

That was a warning from the chaotic ram-headed bloodline, a dangerous premonition from deep-seated instincts.

The feeling was like being entangled by invisible thorns, with each breath accompanied by a vague unease.

The Chaos Bloodline possesses an almost spider-like sensitivity to malice and threats, and it is now frantically warning him.

"Someone wants to harm me..."

Ron subconsciously touched his chest, feeling that strange restlessness.

However, the source of the threat at this moment is extremely vague.

It wasn't an immediate threat to life; it was more like some meticulously planned conspiracy brewing in the shadows.

He frowned, realizing he had to find out the truth as soon as possible.

After locking the door, Ron activated the isolation rune.

He took out astrological tools from his storage bag—a crystal ball, a horoscope, and a deck of divination cards.

This time he chose the more difficult "triple divination method".

This is a composite divination spell that combines astrology, cards, and crystal gaze.

The first step is astronomical observation.

Ron infused the crystal ball with magic, and a star map projection of the sky above Emerald Ring II immediately appeared inside the ball.

However, the arrangement of these constellations only overlaps with the celestial phenomena of the main world in his memory.

"The ruling constellation at the current moment..."

Ron carefully observed the changes in the star chart:
“The Web Weaver is at the zenith, the Hidden Eye rises in the east, and the Lead-Iron Cluster is slowly setting in the west.”

This astrological combination set off alarm bells in his mind.

"The web weaver" often represents a meticulously planned conspiracy, while "the hidden eye" implies covert observation and scheming.

Ron shuffled the cards again, then drew three cards and arranged them in the order of past, present, and future:

Past: The Hermit (Reversed)

Now: [Door]

Future: The Hanged Man

The reversed Hermit appears in a past position, suggesting a lack of guidance or a wrong choice of direction.

However, given the current context, it is more likely that "someone deliberately concealed key information."

The door remains upright in its current position, symbolizing that a turning point has arrived.

The lions, eagles, humans, and oxen carved on the door represent the four elements, hinting at a major upheaval involving multiple forces.

Ron frowned when he saw the final image of the Hanged Man.

This card appears in the future position, meaning that in order to gain higher wisdom, one must go through a painful period of "suspension".

The upside-down posture implies "voluntary sacrifice" and "putting yourself in someone else's shoes".

Finally, a deeper interpretation of the Crystal Gaze.

Ron completely immersed his mental energy into the core of the crystal ball, allowing his consciousness to resonate with the flow of information from a higher dimension.

Inside the crystal ball, a series of illusions began to appear:

The first thing that appears is a huge spider web, with each intersection shimmering with a different color of light.

A blurry figure sits at the center of the spider web, gently fiddling with certain threads.

Whenever the threads vibrate, a chain reaction occurs throughout the network.

This illusion clearly points to "human manipulation".

Immediately afterwards, the illusion transformed into a massive mechanical device.

Countless gears mesh together, but the entire device operates at an extremely slow speed.

The largest main gear is engraved with an eye symbol, and that eye is slowly turning toward Ron.

This suggests the necessity of a "long-term strategy".

True strategic maneuvering is not something that can be achieved overnight; it requires patient and systematic planning.

When all the illusions dissipated, Ron slowly opened his eyes.

The entire divination process provided him with relatively clear information:
[Warning]: All the current "coincidences" are not accidental.

There is an enemy secretly observing and guiding the development of the situation.

This intervention is both a threat and an opportunity.

[Guidance]: Short-term wins and losses are not important; true success requires long-term strategic planning.

The current focus should be on building up strength and information to prepare for crucial moments in the future.

[Timing]: The decisive turning point has not yet arrived, but it is not far away.

Until that moment arrives, maintaining a low profile and flexibility is more important than showing off.

Ron put away his divination tools, but his doubts remained.

The results of this divination confirmed his intuition: his performance in the meeting room a week ago was only a temporary victory.

"The web weaver is at the top..."

He silently repeated the star's warning: "It seems I need to be more careful."

(End of this chapter)