126: Watching the Fire from the Other Side

The Bloodhound Wizard ran away nimbly.

He left behind a dashing figure for everyone to see.

"Whoever dares to disobey orders and retreat will be put on the Black Wizard Kill List!"

A loud shout immediately suppressed the surging desires of many Black Wizards.

The Bloodhound Wizard dared to run away directly because he had something to rely on.

He was not originally a member of the Blood Bone Forest Pirate Group; he was only invited by Blood Shark to complete a mission.

Moreover, Blood Dog himself possessed the combat power of a Peak Wizard Apprentice and was a core high-ranking member of another Black Wizard Pirate Group, on equal footing with Blood Shark...

"This can't go on."

"We can't all be stuck here."

"Blood Cat..."

"We need to fight and retreat, luring these Corrosion Poison Rong into the final trap."

"Only then can we have a chance to escape."

"Hmph..."

"That final trap was supposed to be reserved for Heart of Plants."

"We spent hundreds of thousands of magic stones from our Academy, painstakingly building that trap for over half a year. Is it just going to be used to deal with a group of Corrosion Poison Rong?"

The Blood Cat Wizard's heart was bleeding.

This mission was inherently high-risk, high-reward.

He had thought that with half a year of preparation and such a comprehensive plan, they would at least achieve some of their goals.

He hadn't expected that one misstep would lead to a complete loss.

The Blood Cat Wizard secretly thought to himself:

"The situation is changing too quickly. This wave is a huge loss."

"If I waste so many of the Academy's resources and gain nothing, I'll have to work for free for Blood Fortress Wizard Academy for the rest of my life to pay off the debt."

At the thought of this, the Blood Cat Wizard couldn't help but hesitate...

The Blood Shark Wizard saw Blood Cat's silence.

The cunning Blood Shark immediately guessed the reason.

"Blood Cat..."

"What time is it now? Are you still concerned about the success or failure of the mission?"

"Are you still worried about the punishment and losses after the mission fails?"

"Hmph..."

"You have to live long enough for them to pursue accountability!"

"This mission is definitely a failure."

"We need to think about our own lives."

...A word to awaken the dreamer.

The Blood Cat Wizard recalled the entire mission from beginning to end, then thought of the forces that Heart of Plants had dispatched to this area.

His heart immediately grew cold.

Reason also returned to the high ground of his brain.

The Blood Cat Wizard turned to a black-robed Wizard behind him and ordered:

"Blood Shadow, go to the communication room immediately."

"Send a message to the Academy, reporting the situation here."

"Say that this Dragon Slaying Mission has completely failed."

"The expected goals were not achieved, Heart of Plants's forces did not suffer significant losses, the potion convoy was not destroyed, and the traps we set were exposed and had no effect whatsoever."

"Request the Academy's support. I will lead the remaining forces in a full-scale breakthrough, and request the Academy to send forces to meet us."

...After giving the orders, the Blood Cat Wizard began to arrange the retreat tactics.

"Blood Shark..."

"I agree with your suggestion. We will fight and retreat, guiding these Corrosion Poison Rong into the final trap."

"However..."

"For us to retreat successfully, we need your full help."

"Otherwise, with these Corrosion Poison Rong clinging to us, none of us will be able to leave."

"Alright..."

"I have no problem with that."

The Blood Shark Masked Wizard readily agreed.

"Tell us what to do. When it comes to group combat, you White Wizards are more skilled."

"As long as you're not intentionally sending my people to their deaths, we'll listen to you."

"Good."

"Then I won't be polite."

The Blood Cat Wizard decisively took command.

"My strategy is simple."

"You lead your people to prepare a wave of powerful Wizardry, preferably restraint and hindrance types, to repel the first few Corrosion Poison Rong."

"Then, my Blood Rongqi squad will retreat."

"When the Corrosion Poison Rong break free from their restraints, our Blood Rongqi squad will then hold the front line again."

"Repeat this process."

"This way, we can retreat safely."

"Then, at the final trap, we will trap the Corrosion Poison Rong."

"We can then seize the opportunity to escape."

..."Alright..."

"All sixty-two Wizards present, listen up."

The Blood Shark Wizard announced loudly.

"We have two Peak Wizard Apprentices, ten Advanced Wizard Apprentices, and the rest are Senior Intermediate Wizard Apprentices."

"This is an extremely powerful force."

"However, if this force is not united, it's useless."

"If you want to live, then swear the Supreme Heavenly Oath together, agreeing to advance and retreat as one."

"Does anyone disagree?"

Everyone fell silent for a moment.

Whenever Black Wizards engaged in life-and-death cooperation, they would always swear the Supreme Heavenly Oath; this was an old tradition.

Although the cost was not small, each time the Supreme Heavenly Oath was sworn, it came at the cost of three years of life.

However.

Dying early or dying late is a false dilemma.

Everyone knows how to make a choice...

While the Black Wizards in the cave were fighting for their lives.

This time, it was the White Wizards of Heart of Plants who were leisurely watching from the sidelines.

After tracking down the main force of the Black Wizards, the command center began to operate at a high level.

Forces were dispatched from all directions, preparing to encircle the Black Wizards layer by layer, then pursue them relentlessly.

Why are Black Wizards considered terrifying?

—Their threat lies in causing trouble while hiding in the dark.

A lurking venomous snake is the most terrifying; no one knows when it will suddenly bite you.

There are only a thousand days of being a thief, but where is the principle of a thousand days of guarding against a thief?

Therefore.

Plant Heart Wizard Academy stipulated that in any major mission—

Whoever could uncover the whereabouts of the Black Wizards' main force would receive the highest merit.

Coupled with foiling the Black Wizards' sneak attack plot, Glynn now had two major merits...

At this moment.

Glynn was busy and happy.

As the most junior member, Glynn's main role in the command center was—

To be a secretary and a communicator.

The several mentors in the command center continuously issued orders, adjusting and dispatching forces and supplies from various locations.

Glynn was responsible for recording and transmitting this information.

He also learned and absorbed new knowledge through his work, which was also a form of experience.

Under a series of strict orders and deployments.

All available forces of the Academy were mobilized.

Like a well-oiled machine, it unleashed surging power and immense force without reservation...

This allowed Glynn to re-understand Plant Heart Wizard Academy from another perspective.

Normally.

It was just a peaceful Academy that taught and nurtured people,

But in times of war.

It transformed into a highly organized and violent institution...

This mission could be described as an all-out war.

Glynn couldn't help but mourn for the Black Wizards hiding in the cave.

Don't assume that farming White Wizards are easy to bully.

Hmph!

If pushed too far, they'll still kill you with a single hoe...