92: "Devil" Battle Team (Part 2)

“Haha…”

“Aren’t I just completing a mission?”

Adler chuckled and then quickly moved on to introduce the next person.

“The third member is our Support Wizard: Wizard Monica.”

“She is our squad’s most Senior Intermediate Wizard Apprentice, with over thirty years of rich experience, and a 3-star battle Wizard title.”

“Her Blessing of Plants spell is used with incredible skill, and she also possesses a high-level enchanted healing item. If you’re injured, Wizard Monica is the one to go to.”

“Wizard Green, welcome to the team.”

The old woman on the right of the four said with a serious expression:

“But I’ll tell you this upfront, don’t be as reckless as Adler. I don’t want to constantly be behind him, trying to save his life. One of him is already enough for me.”

“Understood, Wizard Monica, I will cherish my life.”

“Wasn’t I trying to protect my teammates?”

Adler grumbled inwardly, but dared not say it aloud. Who told him he had the least experience and was the weakest?… “The fourth member is our squad’s Assault Knight: Wizard Anthony.”

“He is a 3-star battle Wizard and also a Bloodline Great Knight, with fifteen years of combat experience.”

“His awakened bloodline is a physical enhancement type—the bloodline of a Wild Demonic Mountain Boar, which is a powerful second-tier creature. He once directly killed an Intermediate Black Wizard Apprentice in a head-on fight, and his combat style is exceptionally wild…”

Among the four, the middle-aged male Wizard standing furthest to the right.

He smiled at Green, and the large scar on his face twitched along with his expression.

“Wizard Green, welcome to the team.”

“Thank you, I hope you’ll take care of me, senior.” Green quickly returned the bow… “Finally, the fifth member is me.”

“The squad’s Guardian Knight. Because I awakened the bloodline of the Earth Bear, which is very suitable for a defensive path, I have always been the squad’s Guardian Knight since I started missions. I already have eight years of combat experience.”

“I just became a 3-star battle Wizard a few days ago.”

Adler introduced himself last.

“Alright, all five members of our squad are here.”

“Oh, and our squad has a resounding name, the Devil Squad, don’t forget that.”

...“Devil Squad? Could it be?”

Green was a little confused, yet suddenly understood something.

“That’s right, it’s exactly what you’re thinking.”

“Green, Mentor Jordan once stayed with our squad for over ten years. Wizard Andre and Wizard Monica were both teammates with Mentor Jordan.”

Adler explained with a smile.

“Our squad was also named the Devil Squad because of Mentor Jordan. Of course, our squad’s strength is worthy of this resounding title.”

“Green…”

“Putting you under my old teammates is also for your convenience and care.”

Mentor Jordan explained.

“Alright, the brief introductions end here.”

“There will be plenty of time in the future to get to know each other gradually in combat.”

...“Andre, let’s begin.”

“According to the predetermined plan, first teach Green the 36 combat response strategies of a Guardian Knight.”

“Adler…”

“Haven’t you been complaining about being stuck in the Guardian Knight position, bored of it?”

“Come, today I’ll let you be an Assault Knight.”

After Mentor Jordan roughly assigned the tasks, he immediately began.

This round: 3 V 4.

Captain Andre led Green and Monica in a group, forming a three-person defensive formation.

Mentor Jordan led Adler, Bernat, and Anthony in a group, forming a four-person offensive formation… Mentor Jordan said nothing, launching a massive sword attack right away, directly engaging in battle.

Captain Andre did the same, retreating while using advantageous terrain to slow down the opponent’s attack, and loudly instructing Green on how to defend.

Green had no choice but to bite the bullet, lift Adler’s full-body shield, and try his best to withstand the storm-like attack.

Fortunately… this wasn’t in the armor training room. The training room was small, and Green could easily be cornered.

In this vast, almost boundless outdoor training ground, Green could fully utilize his mobility, running east and west… Yes, the enemy was so fierce that their side could only retreat.

But retreating also had its tricks; one couldn’t just run straight back.

As a Guardian Knight, Green had to bear the heavy responsibility of defense, so… Green first had to withstand the enemy’s main attacks, providing rear defense for the squad;

Secondly, he had to specially protect the Support Wizard—Wizard Monica—from enemy attacks;

Thirdly, he had to allocate some energy to look after Captain Andre, ensuring he could cast spells smoothly and slow down the enemy’s attack speed.

Suddenly… Green, handling it for the first time, was in a chaotic frenzy.

While running around, he almost lost the healer… Fortunately, this was only training.

So… Mentor Jordan and his team temporarily slowed down their offensive for a while. Captain Andre loudly directed from the rear, telling Green to adjust his position. Once Green was in place, the intensity of the attack picked up again… This training lasted for most of the day.

Green went from being initially bewildered, anxious, and running around haphazardly… to being able to run into position according to Captain Andre’s requirements by the end, making huge progress.

He even began to understand the duties and positioning of a Guardian Knight. Green started to actively observe the battle situation, trying to interpret the enemy’s offensive intentions and patterns with his own thoughts, thereby preparing in advance and better fulfilling the role of a Guardian Knight.

Although Mentor Jordan’s teaching method was simple and crude, just one sentence—

A real man just fights!

But it was truly effective.

Mentor Jordan often said:

“The art of combat is summarized from thousands of practical experiences, not from reading books or listening to mentors lecture.”

And so… Green restarted round after round of professional combat training.

wizard's path Year 22, mid-February.

After more than a month, Green completed the basic functional training of a Guardian Knight and passed the assessment.

wizard's path Year 22, late April.

After two and a half months, Green completed the basic functional training of an Assault Knight and passed the assessment.

wizard's path Year 22, late June.

After more than two months, Green completed the basic functional training of a Support Wizard and passed the assessment.

wizard's path Year 22, early September.

After more than two months, Green completed the basic functional training of a Scout Wizard and passed the assessment.

wizard's path Year 22, late December.

After three and a half months, Green completed the basic functional training of a Crowd Control Wizard and passed the assessment… Thus… Green successfully completed all rotation training for the five major functional combat roles.

The next step was to determine his fixed position.

And which direction would Green choose as his main future development path?

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