Chinese professors at the Wizarding Academy

Isele held up the necklace and showed it to the people present.

"The first one is resonance teleportation. As you said, it's highly unlikely that Joebeck will appear in person, but there will be puppets or something. Necromancers love to create these disgusting things..."

He frowned, still making no attempt to hide his disgust for necromancers.

"And the Antinoya family has some connection with the Source Crystal, which means that Joebeck may be in the Hunting Club or he may be in the Sealing Tower."

"The simplest way to deal with this problem is to go to both places."

"So you created a teleportation function?"

Gu Chen asked.

"Here's the thing, the working principle of this little spell is very simple: when Jim is threatened, you will feel the same emotions, and if Jim is in a life-or-death situation, the teleportation will be activated immediately."

"I'll send you there."

"After all, you can't put all your eggs in one basket. What you need to do now, Gu Chen, is to get rid of Joe Baker, so that those families lose their anchor points in the outer courtyard. This will buy you a lot of time."

Gu Chen nodded, while Isera continued speaking.

"The second is the Disguise Break Warning. If it encounters a high-intensity, targeted detection spell, the pendant can block it once and temporarily grant immunity to the detection spell for the next minute. However, this has an upper limit. If there is a detection spell of low-level second ring or higher, or if a mind wizard is present, it will not be able to block it."

"If blocked, it will send a strong mental warning to the wearer and the pre-set connector before it breaks."

"The third is natural protection. When the wearer encounters a fatal attack, a powerful natural shield is automatically activated, and the wearer is attempted to be pulled to the nearest safe area with a high concentration of life energy in a short distance."

"To put it bluntly, as long as your luck isn't so bad that you have absolutely no luck, or you've wandered off and ended up outside Gray Tower Academy... well, as long as it doesn't come to either of those extremes, this pendant can throw you back into the Golden Oak Forest. However, it can only work once, and the pendant will be completely destroyed after activation."

Jim solemnly accepted the necklace and put it around his neck.

The moment the chain touched his skin, a warm current surged from his skin throughout his body. The pendant, pressed against his chest, emitted a reassuring warmth.

Jim glanced at Gu Chen standing to the side for some reason. His teacher also had a pendant around his neck, but it was shaped like a blood droplet.

The metal on it looked worn and tattered, and thinking back to when I first saw that badge still fills me with a deep sense of fear…

But now it seems to give me a strong sense of security.

But this Blood Wizard badge has been around for far too long. Teacher Gu Chen has helped me so much, shouldn't I do something in return?

He should work harder... to make Teacher Gu Chen's badge shine as brightly as the one he's wearing now!

"Teacher, I will definitely try my best!"

The boy made a silent vow in his heart, then turned to look at Ysera, who was smiling beside him, and respectfully performed a wizard's salute.

"Thank you, Teacher Isela."

"Very polite, huh? Haha, I always see echoes of old friends..."

"Alright, all the props are ready."

Ysera smiled, then waved her hand, signaling while simultaneously channeling her own magic.

Several flat tree stumps were moved to the center of the group, forming a simple table.

His slender fingers traced across the table, green magical light outlining the structure of the outer area of ​​Gray Tower Academy. The depiction was incredibly realistic; when Gu Chen looked closely, he felt as if he were completely drawn into the scene.

These green magical light marks highlight the traditional venue for the hunting party – "Misty Valley".

"Ken?"

Gu Chen didn't know the location of the hunting party, so he could only ask subconsciously.

"No problem, it's still in the Bewitching Valley this time."

Ken's bald head reflected a golden light, his deep-set eyes shrouded in shadow...

What follows must be dealt with with 100% seriousness.

What are the characteristics of the Bewitching Valley?

"The Valley of Bewitching Souls... is filled with all sorts of illusions, its terrain is extremely complex, and it hasn't been fully explored even in a week."

"I've heard there are many hidden resources, and some wizards leave their knowledge of magic in the Valley of Bewitching Souls... It's a kind of test, too."

Ken answered Gu Chen's question.

"That's right, the summary is very accurate, but it needs further explanation. I'll explain it to Gu Chen in detail after the plan is finalized."

Ysera nodded, then clapped her hands.

"Clap clap clap!"

"Now, let's make a plan."

His voice was calm and clear.

"First, let's define our objective: to kill Jobeck Antinoya at the Hunting Gathering, cut off the Antinoya family's stake into Gray Tower Academy, and buy some time for Gu Chen."

"Don't forget the Source Crystal. Before killing him, extract as much information as you can from him."

"However, there are many difficulties this time. First, Joebeck himself is injured and will most likely not come in person. He will use a puppet, which should be a necromancer puppet created by Karkosa. You may find that you have come to no avail."

"Next, his bodyguard, Karkosa, is very likely to be present. Although according to the information Gu Chen conveyed, Karkosa doesn't think much of Joebeck, he will still help Joebeck in the end."

Third, the Dark Eroders may be monitoring or intervening in unknown ways.

Fourth, the hunting grounds themselves are a mixed bag, and the environment is complex.

"And you could say there are basically... no rules."

Ken added at the end.

"You'll be the one to introduce it next."

"it is good."

Gu Chen picked up where Ysera left off, staring at the map as he spoke:

"Our advantage: First, Joe Beck may be able to predict that my strength will improve, but he won't be able to make an accurate prediction."

"Second, Jim is one of their... targets. Under the protection of the pendant, he can serve as relatively safe bait... Jim, you..."

"I'm willing to be your teacher."

Gu Chen was about to ask if he really wanted to get Jim's opinion, but the boy immediately replied.

"Okay... I'll continue."

He paused for a moment, then continued:

"Third, Ken's psychic abilities can provide intelligence and disruption amidst chaos."

"Four,"

Gu Chen took a deep breath.

"I have fought against them, and I know some of Calcosa's methods, as well as the characteristics of the Dark Eroders' dark power."

"very good."

"However, you're still a bit arrogant. In reality, your combat experience isn't that useful. What you need to do is infiltration and assassination."

"The method you used to escape was indeed effective, but in a sense, it was also because it was so sudden that the other party was caught off guard."

"We need to be more careful."

Ysera answered, he nodded, and continued:

"Then let's begin your plan."

……

Gu Chen glanced at Isela, then at Jim and Ken standing beside him.

Ken's gaze was hidden in his deep-set eyes, but one could sense the seriousness and determination in them.

Jim's eyes were incredibly innocent; he believed in himself so much.

As for Ysera... his expression remained gentle, but for some reason, it seemed that the moment he saw her, Ysera's green eyes would pause for a moment.

Gu Chen took a deep breath...

I just wanted to pass the exams and be a teacher who slacked off...

But then she found herself a kingdom's heir and had to fend off so many assassination attempts...

Of course, he wanted to enjoy a carefree life of slacking off, after all, he was someone with a panel (a system for managing users).

But it's clear that the current situation doesn't allow it; unexpected events always happen throughout life...

Now that the problem has come to us, let's solve it!

He carries the hopes of those who pursue freedom, the trust of those who invest in him, and the expectations of his students!

Then we need to take it 200% seriously!

When Gu Chen opened his eyes again, his eyes were completely serious, as sharp as an eagle soaring in the sky.

"Phase One: Entry and Reconnaissance."

"Once the hunt begins, the three of us will enter as a group. I will try to be as inconspicuous as possible, change my attire, and blend into the crowd... using the chaos to hide myself."

"Ken, your task is to keep your mind vision open from the moment you enter the arena and search for any unusual magical connections in the crowd. I don't know much about puppets, but magical connections are the foundation of controlling them. You will make your own judgments, but I think you need to pay special attention to any hidden puppet control lines that may connect to your main body in the distance."

"At the same time, you should be wary of any powerful individuals that exude an aura of darkness or death approaching."

"Jim, just act normally. Although the pendant will automatically emit a wave to avoid the wizard's mental detection, you will definitely be targeted. To put it bluntly, this wave is just to make you less conspicuous, but it is still very easy for someone to find you."

"All you have to do is keep an eye on whether the pendant gets hot, and if anything unusual happens, immediately let us know through Ken's mind link."

"call……"

Gu Chen took a deep breath and continued:

"If Ken discovers a control line that appears to be a Chobeck puppet, or if Jim's pendant reacts, the plan will move to the second phase."

"I will try to move away from the crowd and stealthily in the direction Ken indicated, towards the source of the control line or the direction the pendant points."

"I will try to pinpoint the possible location of Joebeck's true form. I think the most likely location is in a hidden cave or ruin around Misty Valley, or inside a carriage that has been enchanted with a spatial expansion spell."

"Look, this is it."

Gu Chen pointed to some spots on the green light trail, and Ken and Jim hunched over to take a closer look.

"At this point, Ken, I need you to create a well-timed disturbance or conflict, preferably one that will attract Karkosa's attention or temporarily lure him away from the puppet or potential hiding place. Note that you should not directly attack Karkosa; focus on distraction and misleading him. You probably can't win against him anyway."

"Jim, if the pendant gets hot, you can try to casually move closer to that direction, but don't make it too obvious."

"You are the best bait. But make sure you always stay within Ken's perception range, or at least within a distance where Ken and I can respond quickly."

"Once I confirmed the exact location of Chobeck's main body... and Ken's commotion successfully drew the attention of Calcosa or the other guards, the raid began."

When Gu Chen uttered the words "the start of the raid," his eyes turned terrifyingly cold.

"I will first familiarize myself with the surrounding terrain, and then use my familiarity with the terrain and the newly acquired combination of strengths to approach the target as quickly as possible with minimal disturbance."

"Our primary objective is Joe Beck himself. If we can't find him, we absolutely won't take any action! If problems arise, we'll retreat immediately!"

"We're short-handed. Gray Tower Academy has very strict requirements. Joebeck has to go to the Hunting Club, but if anything goes wrong, he can just run away at any time. We won't know if he'll be in the Sealing Tower, the Hunting Club, or some other weird place in Gray Tower Academy then."

"Jobeck still has residual Soul-Eating Death Qi in his body, which is his greatest weakness... and my best sensor and attack guide."

"My attacks don't need to be fatal, but they must be ruthless and fast, interrupting his recovery or spellcasting, and maximizing the backlash of the soul-corroding death energy within him. If possible, I will also use the 'ending' property of dark power to try to resonate with the death energy within him and accelerate his collapse."

Gu Chen's face was as cold as ice, and his words were as cold and ruthless as the December wind.

"Ken, while I launch the raid, you need to apply the strongest mental interference to Calkosa or any enemy attempting to reinforce."

"It's a bit difficult... but I'm willing to give it a try."

At this point, Ken couldn't help but smile; this was the feeling of freedom he had been waiting for!

It's worth it to decide your own destiny, no matter how risky it may be!

"Don't expect complete control; just create moments of confusion, misjudgment, or spell backlash."

"At the same time, Jim's safety must be absolutely ensured; natural shelter should be used immediately whenever necessary!"

Gu Chen looked at Jim and nodded, while Isera chimed in at that moment.

"And I," Ysera pointed to the entrance to Misty Valley on the map,

"I will be here. I will not directly participate in your hunt, but I promised to protect you. My request needs to be fulfilled. If any unplanned second-ring or higher combat power attacks you directly, or if the Dark Eroder appears in its true form, I will intervene to buy you time to retreat."

Gu Chen turned to look at Ysera, his eyes filled with gratitude. Whatever the reason, this Emerald Ring wizard from the Golden Oak Forest had helped him immensely.

I will definitely repay you in the future!

"Finally, regardless of success or failure, retreat immediately after the attack! Don't linger! The chaos of the hunt is our best cover."

"Retreat towards the entrance of the Black Forest according to the planned route."

"If we successfully kill Jobeck, the Antinoya family will be shaken, but Karkosa and the Dark Eclipse's status as companions will automatically become invalid, and they will no longer be able to directly hunt us down under the guise of protection for a short period of time. This is the window of time we have bought."

"Using this window, I will complete my request to Senior Ysera and find clues about the Elementium Crystal."