Full-Time Magician: Demon Mage

Chapter 82 Advancement Plan

"Hmm, your consideration makes a lot of sense."

Xu Yuan quickly came to his senses, his face turned serious, and the entire topographical map of Green Field Island immediately flashed through his mind.

Their thinking briefly fell into a misconception: they were trying to combine fighting the Cyclops with preventing a surprise attack from it.

If you fight the other side, it's easy to strike first and defeat the demon, and there's also the possibility of being ambushed, so it's not a big problem.

However, if it's to prevent a surprise attack, then it's a completely different story.

The opponent will strike first and with maximum attack power, causing them to suffer heavy losses instantly.

How could three high-level mages possibly stop the Grand Commander's surprise attack in time?

That's a bit difficult!

Even if you kill it later, the loss can't be made up for.

"Keep talking~"

Yaohui suddenly realized and immediately responded.

"We should still take advantage of the Thorn Demon's inability to adapt to high altitudes in our battle."

"They've been lingering here for so many days, mostly along the coast; very few have climbed to the top of the mountain."

"We can organize a mid-level elite team to clear the plains, while the main force continues to use the mountainous terrain to wage a protracted war."

"Add an earth mage to the elite team, and you'll be able to break through."

"Although this is a bit slower, it will prevent the One-Eyed Demon from launching a surprise attack on the main force."

"If it were to launch a surprise attack on the people on the mountain, it would be difficult to sweep across a large area, and it would be easy for our people to find places to hide."

"Besides, with the three of us here, the One-Eyed Thorn Demon can only unleash its attacks two or three times at most before we can stop it or even snipe it."

"It is impossible to allow it to continue operating without any hindrance."

Wang Teng stopped there, saying that even so, there was still some danger. After all, when fighting demons, how could one be 100% safe?

As the first team likely to be attacked, they will most likely suffer damage; this is unavoidable.

Of course, they could also execute the sniping plan ahead of time. In that case, without their leader, the Assassin Demons would basically scatter.

The training program at the academy has basically fallen through, and the income of the military mages will also decrease.

Fighting demons is ultimately about profit; without profit, who would risk their life?

Moreover, the speed of progress in fighting demons is visible to the naked eye. The excitement of the battlefield, coupled with the high-intensity release of magic, is an opportunity that doesn't come around all the time.

Moreover, the danger is still within a controllable range, which makes it the most precious and perfect training scenario.

"Here's what we'll do, Yu Tong. Afterwards, you can gather the elite students of the academy for a meeting and explain the situation to them."

"Let them decide for themselves whether to join the elite team to hunt monsters, join the main force to advance, or even stay at the base to patrol and do logistics."

"If they don't go, we'll send in the military magistrate!"

"In short, the process must continue!"

"Don't forget why we're here!"

Xu Yuan decided to play it safe. Thinking of Wei Ming, he didn't want to make too many demands on the people at the academy, since the other party wasn't a military mage yet.

Based solely on this week's performance, the team has experienced virtually no casualties, which is already a very good result.

In every battle against demons in the past, there were always casualties.

He also needs to provide benefits for his subordinates, and such opportunities to fight that yield far greater returns than the costs are truly rare.

"Um!"

Yu Tong nodded seriously and took out her notebook to record the discussion.

……

"Wang Teng, how about coming over and fighting alongside me in the military?"

"I guarantee you'll be qualified to be an instructor, since you're qualified enough."

"They are strong and intelligent."

After arranging things, Xu Yuan's face showed a relaxed smile again, and he even warmly invited her to join him.

Upon hearing this, the others all smiled and laughed.

"I probably won't need this opportunity. I already agreed to join the Inquisition when I was in magic high school."

"And now, I am a trainee judge."

Wang Teng was already quite experienced in handling these kinds of invitations; he knew how to avoid embarrassing the other party while also having a perfectly valid reason.

"Tsk tsk... Ah, what a pity!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan looked greatly disappointed. The Trial Council—this is an institution that not just anyone can have the opportunity to enter.

Inviting such an outstanding mage as Wang Teng is quite reasonable.

He wasn't confident he could snatch the person from the court; the two sides belonged to different systems.

Military mages are responsible for guarding the land, exorcising demons, and protecting resource-producing areas; they do not participate in the struggles between major powers.

The trial will directly confront the group of sorcerers, various criminals, and those they face are mostly the most vicious and ruthless.

The Inquisition has extremely high requirements for mages' magic skills, requiring only the elite of the elite, and is notoriously difficult to enter.

"Hehe~ Instructor, the person you've been longing for has just flown away."

Yu Tong was still in the mood to joke with Xu Yuan.

"Old Xu, I think you should try to recruit that summoner into your team. That advanced Shadow Wolf is pretty good."

Yaohui also smiled and advised from the side, saying that there is a saying that is very good: "I am afraid that my brother will suffer, but I am also afraid that my brother will drive a Land Rover. If Xu Yuan recruits Wang Teng, I will be so jealous that my teeth will ache."

Thankfully, it didn't work.

"Hmm, you're right. Let's talk about this later. We have plenty of time to train."

Xu Yuan waved his hand, not because he looked down on that person, but because there was no need for it.

He neither looked down on them nor paid them too much attention; they weren't from a small town.

It's just hiring talent, it's not that difficult, unless you're an exceptionally talented person.

Every year, a large number of students choose to enter the Military Mage program. Apart from the two top-ranked universities in the capital, most students don't have such high aspirations.

Joining the Hunter Alliance as a hunter mage is even more dangerous, with the highest mortality rate of any faction.

The Academy Alliance is the stronghold of major magic scholars. Mages without resources or background can basically only become teachers. They don't recruit many people, and the requirements are not low either.

The Magic Association has high requirements and also emphasizes connections. It's a complex web of interests, and most people who get in are just low-level errand runners.

If you lack talent, strength, and good relationships, it will be extremely difficult to stand out from the crowd.

Powerful families generally only accept geniuses, which creates competition within themselves and limits the number of people they can recruit. In addition, they have strong exclusionary and high entry barriers, and most of those who join end up unhappy.

Even becoming a guardian mage in a local city isn't easy. There's relatively little staff turnover, and good positions require connections, so the demand isn't high.

Military mages are actually highly sought after, with large recruitment volumes and decent pay. They are not as dangerous, and they mostly engage in group battles, rarely fighting alone.

Compared to other forces, interpersonal relationships are simpler and cleaner, and it's more comfortable to stay there.

(End of this chapter)