Wizard: Starting with Dealing with Magical Plants

Chapter 320 Urgency

"Come in," Master Evelyn's voice returned to calm.

Luo Lin pushed open the door and entered.

In the office, Master Evelyn sat behind her large desk, while Deacon Otto stood by the window, both looking at her.

"Master Evelyn, Deacon Otto," Rolin bowed.

"You've come at the perfect time." Master Evelyn gestured for him to come closer. "Any new developments in the analysis of the fragments?"

Luo Lin placed the sealed isolation box on the table, opened it, revealing the fragments and traceable water crystal inside.

"Yes. In addition to the previously reported energy chaos features, I found marks on the surface of the fragments that appear to have been left by the Pale Hand's death magic weapon."

"Through the analysis of the traceable crystal, residual death magic was confirmed, and its characteristics match the known spells of the Pale Hand."

He pointed to the dark green, dull spots of light on the crystal.

"Furthermore, through energy field resonance imaging, I discovered that a critical logic command output terminal of this unit was incorrectly connected to the emergency energy decompression channel."

"This is very likely the direct cause of its energy runaway and logical inconsistencies."

"The damage caused by the attack may have triggered this faulty connection or exacerbated the system crash."

Deacon Otto walked to the table, picked up the traceability crystal, and examined it carefully against the light, his brows furrowed on his stern face.

"Death magic erosion — interference with protocol logic — it seems they don't simply want to control the outpost, but are testing some kind of weapon or method targeting observer units."

Master Evelyn took the fragment, hovering her fingertip over it, feeling the faint and chaotic fluctuations, her eyes deep.

"The ability to disrupt the stability of observer protocol units—if this capability were to be mastered on a large scale, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"The observer protocol itself may classify it as a major threat, thereby triggering more unpredictable reactions."

She looked at Luo Lin: "How's your simulation training going?"

Have you encountered simulated enemies in this abnormal state before?

"I tried it last night," Rowling answered truthfully. "The simulated enemy behavior is completely unpredictable, the attacks are chaotic and accompanied by environmental interference, requiring extremely high mental and reaction speed."

"Conventional tactics have limited effectiveness."

Master Evelyn and Deacon Otto exchanged a glance.

"It seems we need to adjust our assessment of the potential threat from the north." Deacon Otto put down the crystal shard, his voice growing colder. "The Pale Hand is not only active, but may also possess dangerous technology."

"Marcus's investigation team would face significantly increased risks if they encountered members of the Pale Hand who possessed this technology, or anomalous observer units affected by the technology."

"Reinforcements must be sent immediately," Master Evelyn said decisively. "Otto, coordinate the manpower and organize an elite support team, carrying protective and purification equipment against death magic and energy chaos. Head north as quickly as possible to find Marcus's team and rendezvous with them."

"Mission Priority: Acquire Pale Hand technology intelligence, assess the threat posed by anomalous observer units, and provide military support if necessary."

"And who should be chosen?" Deacon Otto asked.

Master Evelyn's gaze fell on Rolin, paused for a moment, and then looked away. "Draw experienced members of the third ring or above from the Tactical Department, Elemental Defense Department, and Purification Priest Corps."

"Luo Lin—stay behind for now."

"His research and understanding of the agreement are crucial and should not be taken lightly."

"Moreover, his abilities are better suited for back-end analysis and decryption."

Luo Lin opened his mouth, but ultimately did not refute.

Master Evelyn's decision was rational.

If he goes up now, facing the unknown Pale Hand technology and the chaotic Observer units, he may not be able to make the most of it.

Staying in Parliament and accelerating research might provide more crucial support to those on the front lines.

"When will the support team depart?" he asked.

"By tomorrow morning at the latest." Deacon Otto calculated the time. "Equipment and personnel deployment will take time."

"I will personally select the team leader."

"Keep communication open," Master Evelyn instructed. "Use the highest level of encrypted communication array and report your location and situation every six hours."

"If faced with an insurmountable danger—preserving manpower and intelligence should be the priority."

"Understood." Deacon Otto nodded, turned and strode quickly out of the office, his actions swift and decisive.

Only Master Evelyn and Rolin remained in the room.

Master Evelyn rubbed her temples, a hint of fatigue on her face.

Things have progressed faster than expected.

"Rolin, your research must be accelerated."

"I need you to complete the parsing of the third layer of runes on the rule substrate fragment as soon as possible, especially the part related to protocol command reception and forwarding."

"Finding a more stable and secure method for simulating or interacting with protocols would be crucial for our understanding of the technology behind the Pale Hand, and even for potential future interactions with other observer entities."

"Also," she said, looking at Rowling, "starting this afternoon, your tactical training time will be doubled."

"I'll let Silas know."

"You need to adapt to high-intensity, high-risk combat environments as quickly as possible."

"It's not about sending you to the front lines now, but about being prepared to go at any time."

Luo Lin felt a chill run down his spine.

Master Evelyn's words imply that the parliamentary leadership's assessment of the situation in the North might be more serious than he imagined.

"Yes," he replied solemnly.

"Go. Report back immediately if you make any new discoveries." Master Evelyn waved her hand, then turned her gaze back to the reports and maps on the table, clearly considering her next move.

Rowling left the office, his steps heavier than when he arrived.

Dark clouds are rapidly gathering in the north.

The Pale Hand's dangerous technology, the threat of the Anomalous Observer units, and the possible connection between the two—it's all like a net that's tightening.

He returned to the stone house, but instead of immediately starting his research, he first took out the tactical environment simulator access point.

Time is tight.

He needs to adapt to the chaotic battle more quickly and also needs to find more clues about the behavior patterns of the anomalous observer units from the simulation.

He took a deep breath and reconnected his mental energy to the access point.

This time, instead of choosing the permafrost wasteland environment, he set the scene as a complex ruin, simulating an environment where there might be obstacles and shelters.

The interplay of light and shadow.

He appeared amidst ruins made of collapsed boulders and twisted metal.

The light was dim, and the sky overhead was a simulated gloomy sky.

Almost the instant the scene took shape, the attack came from three different directions at the same time!

No longer a single, chaotic enemy of light and shadow, but two!

Moreover, their attacks seemed to exhibit some kind of extremely rudimentary, unintelligent coordination: one used a wide-ranging energy turbulence to suppress and cover, while the other fired solid, dark red rays from tricky angles.

Luo Lin's pupils contracted, and his star power erupted instantly!