The Wizard: From Zero-Ring Wizard to Almighty Lord

Chapter 8

Compared to the cold and dark black wizard that Lin En imagined, Colin seemed particularly enthusiastic and even took the initiative to patiently explain the background and current situation of the Crucible to Lin En, a "pure newcomer".

However, listening to Colin's story, Lin En's face not only did not improve, but became even uglier.

It turned out that the Crucible recruited wizard apprentices every year in order to absorb fresh blood.

But the resources of the entire Crucible are limited, and these resources need to be allocated to the subordinate wizards and apprentices.

As time goes by, the growth of new apprentices will inevitably intensify the internal competition for resources and even threaten the vested interests of some wizards.

Therefore, every ten years or so, the Crucible will launch a foreign war.

On the one hand, these wars are used to hunt resources and replenish the consumption of the Crucible;

On the other hand, it is to "clean up" too many wizards and apprentices inside and release more resource space.

After the war, the interior of the Crucible was empty for a time, so the number of apprentices recruited in the next few years will increase, and the assessment will be relatively relaxed.

But as time goes by, the resources left by the war are gradually consumed, and the number of apprentices recruited will be tightened again until the next war comes.

Lin En's assessment this time is a period of resource shortage.

Those who can pass this rigorous assessment are almost all people who have direct contact with certain wizards or apprentices in the furnace.

After passing the assessment, these "relatives" usually go to their relatives or backers, and Colin does not need to spend too much time explaining.

And "pure newcomers" like Lin En can only pass the assessment in a few years after the end of the Crucible War.

Because in that "relaxed" environment, the death index of the assessment will be reduced, leaving room for survival for outsiders like him.

Like the assessment that Lin En participated in, all three people had a relationship with wizards or wizard apprentices in the furnace. Lin En relied on his talent to kill one and was fortunate to enter the furnace.

But this also means that Lin En has offended the backer behind Russell...

Not only that, Colin's explanation also made Lin En completely recognize a fact.

The place he entered was not a peaceful and studious "Wizard Academy" at all, but an organization called "The Crucible", a completely different world.

Colin went on to explain that in the wizard world, only a very small number of powerful wizards are capable of building their own wizard territories.

These territories are also divided into two types according to different wizard factions: the dark wizards are collectively called "The Crucible", and the white wizards are called "The Tower".

"So, I didn't join the academy at all..."

When Lin En heard this, he was shocked and suddenly realized.

The "wizard academy life" he had been looking forward to before now seemed to be nothing more than his wishful fantasy.

Everything in the Crucible revolves around the master of the Crucible - the great black wizard.

Its purpose is not to cultivate academic wizards, but to maintain the production and operation of the Crucible through the cooperation of wizards and apprentices at all levels.

The so-called recruitment of apprentices is just to enrich the labor force of the Crucible.

Newcomers who pass the assessment will not enter a unified learning course like the academy, but will be assigned to various departments of the furnace that need them, receive individual guidance and engage in related work.

At this moment, Lin En's situation seems particularly delicate and embarrassing.

He can only wait quietly for Colin to send his information to various branches of the furnace, hoping that one of the departments is willing to accept him and take him away.

However, Lin En knows very well that this is just an idealized idea.

It is more likely that during this waiting time, the backer behind Russell will find him, avenge Russell, and erase him from this world.

Thinking of this, Lin En's face suddenly became ugly.

Colin, who was sitting next to him, always looked at Lin En with a smile, supporting his chin with both hands, and seemed to be very happy to appreciate the changes in the expression of this "pure newcomer".

He obviously saw through Lin En's situation and mood swings, and understood that the other party had realized his own danger.

Although he was anxious, Lin En quickly forced himself to calm down.

He knew that impatience would not help. Only by keeping calm and sorting out his thoughts could he find a solution to the problem.

After adjusting his mood a little, Lin En's eyes fell on Colin's face again.

At this time, he noticed the meaningful smile on the other's mouth, and his heart moved, and he remembered an old saying: "There is no free lunch in the world."

Why did this Lord Colin explain the background of the furnace to him so patiently?

The other party was obviously not eager to help for no reason, but had other intentions.

Lin En realized that since he knew nothing about the furnace, he might as well take the initiative to ask.

"Lord Colin,"

Lin En quickly sorted out his thoughts, bowed slightly, and said respectfully, "You should know that I snatched the assessment quota from a 'relationship household', so I have offended that person's backer. You are so kind to Lin En, I guess you have some advice? If there is anything that Lin En can help, please let Lord Colin tell you."

As soon as the voice fell, Colin's mouth raised a more satisfied smile.

He clapped his hands lightly, his tone full of praise:

"Hehe, quite clever. Not bad, not bad, only smart apprentices have the capital to survive."

Colin was obviously very satisfied with Lin En's attitude.

He could see that the "pure newcomer" in front of him was definitely not a mediocre person. After all, a newcomer who could fight his way out of a group of "connected people" could not be an ordinary waste.

"Yes, I do need your help with something. Moreover, this matter requires a "pure newcomer" like you. Come with me."

Colin stood up from his seat and waved his hand to signal Lin En to follow.

However, he changed the subject and shrugged lightly, with a somewhat teasing and helpless tone:

"But I have to remind you that my teacher has always been picky. If you can't meet her requirements, then I can't protect you. When the time comes, the backer of the connected person comes to me, and I can't fight him for you, not to mention that I can't beat him."

Hearing this, Lin En's heart tightened, but his face immediately showed a grateful look:

"Thank you, Lord Colin, for your help! Regardless of success or failure, Lin En will definitely go all out!"

In Lin En's view, this may be his only chance.

He just saw with his own eyes that even the scarred wizard was quite polite to Colin, and the reason was most likely the "teacher" behind Colin.

Lin En grabbed this life-saving straw without hesitation.

He understood that no matter what the result was, Colin was willing to give him a chance, which was already a great fortune.

Colin nodded, then found someone to take over in the hall, and took Lin En out of the hall.

The two walked through the living area of ​​the furnace and walked in the streets for a long time, and the surrounding scenery kept changing.

Finally, they came to a small courtyard on a street corner.

The courtyard was decorated very elegantly with flowers and plants, which was completely different from the cold and hard style of most buildings in the furnace, revealing a warm and quiet atmosphere.

"Here is my teacher's residence."

Colin stopped and turned to Lin En.

Although his tone was calm, Lin En could feel that when Colin mentioned "teacher", there was a hint of awe in his tone.

Lin En took a deep breath and looked up at the gate of the courtyard. He knew that every step he took next would determine his life or death.