Wizard: I Can Refine Everything-Chapter 332 - 48: Pay Money, Spare Life

Unfortunately, this time they faced Richard’s Witch Hunting Team.

A large rectangular shield burst through the flames and collided with the nearest wizard, the immense force instantly shattering the wizard’s skeleton.

The second round of casting now arrived, but this time the wizards clearly saw the effects of their spells.

“Retreat!” shouted a Second Ring Shaping Wizard in alarm.

Dozens of spells landed on the Witch Hunting Team, as silent as raindrops.

In front of armor plates that could withstand spells up to four thousand energy levels and metal shields that could withstand up to six thousand energy levels, these wizards’ spells were as weak as water guns.

The chainsaw sword swung, lifting a cloud of blood mist.

The wizards from Meteor Star Academy began to flee, using every trick they had.

The Witch Hunting Team was not an opponent they could resist.

Following the footsteps of the Witch Hunting Team, Richard entered and, seeing the groaning wizards on the ground, Richard slightly smiled and then called out to the back:

“Undead Wizard, tend to the wounded. Other wizards, follow up!”

Meteor Star Academy failed to notice that those wizards sliced by the chainsaw sword were still alive—even the one whose entire skeleton had been shattered was still groaning.

The life energy of the Black Wizards was stronger than that of cockroaches.

Additional wizards entered and, seeing the wounded all over the ground, sent looks of admiration toward Richard.

“Master, what should we do with these wizards?” asked an Undead Wizard, blue fires of soul burning in his eye sockets.

Richard looked at the wounded on the ground, his lips curving into a radiant smile.

“I think these wizards would be very willing to exchange their magic pockets for their lives, don’t you think?”

The Undead Wizard chuckled, the soul fires in his eye sockets flickering twice.

“I think so too.”

Money for mercy, this was the decision Richard made to maximize benefits.

The power of the Witch Hunting Team could easily have broken through the defense line and slaughtered the wizards within, but that would yield limited profits and could easily incur resentment from Meteor Star Academy.

By leaving these wizards severely injured but alive, Richard’s profit did not diminish much.

And the wizards from Meteor Star Academy would owe Richard a favor.

Having more friends is always better than having more enemies.

Besides, this was merely a minor inconvenience for the Witch Hunting Team. Most wizards in the defense line couldn’t even scratch the armor of the Witch Hunting Team.

Such confidence came from the Single Soldier Armor made from magic essence costing tens of thousands.

“One fourth of the magic stones in the pockets can be shared among you, notes can be copied, but the originals must be left for me. Magic wands can be taken, but leave the magic equipment.”

The Undead Wizard made a respectful Wizard’s Salute towards Richard.

“Don’t worry, we understand.”

…

The Witch Hunting Team advanced swiftly, breaking through the defense line in just two or three minutes.

Following wizards entered through the breach made by the Witch Hunting Team, continually expanding it. A large number of Alchemy Wizards began constructing new defensive positions on the ruins.

The Witch Hunting Team, as per Richard’s orders, split into two groups to further expand the gap in the defensive line and intercept the arriving Second Ring Wizards.

Buzz!

The roaring chainsaw sword slashed on a magic shield, stirring ripples.

Kava looked surprisingly at the old wizard in front of him; this old wizard was the first he encountered on this defensive line that could block the chainsaw sword.

Although the shield was wobbling under the chainsaw sword, it ultimately held.

“Damn, aren’t you afraid of losing control of the war by not playing by the rules?”

The old wizard glared at Kava, teeth clenched. Kava had not activated sealed mode, so the old wizard could tell that a third-level creature resided within this Iron Giant.

On a battlefield filled with One Ring and Second Ring Wizards, auch a third-level creature clad in armor highly resistant to elemental damage is essentially like a tank.

No, the Witch Hunting Team was even more agile than a tank.

“Not playing by the rules? Old fool, that’s slander!”

Richard’s voice came from behind Kava, and immediately a shadow appeared next to the old wizard, punching and shattering the old wizard’s wobbly magic shield.

The old wizard was startled and moved to swing his magic wand.

But the shadow’s fist was faster.

Bang!

The old wizard’s chest was punched, leaving a gaping hole.

The old wizard’s heart turned into a mist of blood with that punch.

Richard withdrew his fist. “To be honest, the real rule breakers should be you.

At least I personally saw your academy’s Three Rings Wizards chasing down our Second Ring Wizards.”

The old wizard stood trembling, unable to utter a single word.

Magic Rebound shattered, temporarily robbing him of his ability to cast instant spells.

Richard pulled several Sealing Demon Nails from his pocket and casually nailed them into the old wizard.

“But rule-breaking is your business. I’m a rule-follower and quite kind.

We’re all wizards, no need for bloodshed.”

“Hand over your Magic Pocket and Magic Equipment to me, and I’ll let you live until the war ends.

You won’t be at a loss,” he said.

The Great Wizard spat out a mouthful of black blood filled with tiny fragments of internal organs.

He wiped his mouth, his expression somewhat gloomy as he said,

“I agree to this trade.”

Saying that, the old wizard unbuckled the Magic Pocket at his waist and handed it over to Richard.

Richard nodded in satisfaction, smiled kindly at the old wizard, and said, “I knew Master would make the right choice. Magic Stones and Magic Equipment are external belongings; life is what is most precious for a wizard.”

With a wave of his hand, an Undead Wizard who was tending to the injured threw a patient to the ground and came over to Richard’s side.

“Master Richard, what do you need?”

Richard pointed to the old wizard on the ground, “Arrange a better ward for this gentleman.”

“No problem, I’ve got it covered.”

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…

The sudden attack by the Black Tower Wizard Academy was not unexpected by the Meteor Star Academy, but the results of the battle left them dumbstruck.

In just half a night, the Black Tower Wizard Academy had managed to carve a huge breach in their formation and expanded it at an alarming rate.

However, this phenomenon did not last long.

As the first light of dawn appeared, the expansion by the wizards of Black Tower Academy also came to a halt.

At this moment, more and more wizards were gathering at the frontline, and even the Witch Hunting Team dared not launch rash attacks.

Reality was not a game, their Single Soldier Armor might withstand the Elemental Magic of wizards with four thousand Energy Levels, but that did not mean that the spells had no effect on the armor.

A constant dripping wears the stone, let alone spells.

When subjected to Elemental Magic to a certain extent, the external armor of the Single Soldier Armor had to be replaced.

If not replaced, this armor might develop cracks due to unstable internal structure and, in severe cases, even shatter.

Moreover, recycling these discarded armored plates was extremely troublesome, almost making them unsuitable to be reused as raw materials for armor.

This also made Richard hesitant to have the Witch Hunting Team forcibly breach the defenses.

At the current frontline, the density of wizards was not comparable to the time of their stealth attacks; if their armored plates were ruined, he would have nothing to repair.

In the short term, both sides resumed a standoff.

…

Temporary Command Post in the Recovered Zone

Richard was contacting Jolod from Central Black Tower via a Crystal Ball.

“Teacher, how are the results of our battle?” Richard asked.

There was a moment of silence on the other side of the Crystal Ball, followed by Jolod’s joyous voice.

“…As of now, quite excellent. Our occupied area has already achieved its initial goals, and even exceeded them.

As long as we can hold for seven days, this war will be considered over.”

Listening to the battle results, Richard gestured reassuringly to the wizards around him.

Seeing Richard’s gesture, the other wizards burst into cheerful smiles.

“That’s enough,” Richard laughed, “the wizards from Meteor Star Academy have already regrouped. If we didn’t achieve our goals, taking over more territories would have been difficult.”

In terms of numbers, Black Tower Wizard Academy has always been at a disadvantage.

Without the element of surprise, Black Tower Academy would struggle to achieve the same results as today.

“Don’t be careless, your tasks ahead are still arduous, and we’ve just started the seven days.

While your Fire Lizards are formidable, relying solely on them will not be enough to stop the offensive of Meteor Star Academy.

At the end of the day, this war is a battle of wizards.”

“Don’t worry, Teacher, I understand this all too well.”

After a few more pleasantries, Richard ended the communication.

Currently, Richard was the Commander of the temporary command post, fittingly serving as the spearhead in tearing apart the defenses of Meteor Star Academy.

But responsibility came with power.

Now, Richard needed to coordinate many things, and he must take advantage of this brief moment to build as many defenses as possible.

And also prepare the counterstrategies for when the Meteor Star Academy launches their fierce attacks.

A One Ring Wizard brought a map of the recovered area to Richard, who rubbed his temples with a bit of headache.

“Ah, the dean’s rewards are not easy to earn.”

…

Command Post of Meteor Star Academy

“Yes, according to the wizards who retreated, the breach in our defenses was caused by four Black Iron Magic Statues.

These Magic Statues had been specially treated, offering excellent resistance against Elemental Magic, and their weapons were particularly effective against Magic Barriers.”

…

“I am very certain, because this conclusion is not from just one wizard, but a collective result after integrating the statements of many wizards.”

…

“Good, good, I understand. I’ll proceed immediately.”

Ending the communication, Crispin rubbed his temples with a headache.

“Master Zick, it seems we have made a wrong judgment in the past.”

Seated across from Crispin, Zick held a cup of Magic Tea. The rising steam obscured his eyes, keeping his thoughts inscrutable.

“Indeed, that young fellow told the truth back then, and it was my mistake.”

Crispin shook his head, “Mine too, how could it be just one wizard’s judgment error.

The immediate priority now is how to deal with these four Magic Statues.”

Zick fell silent for a long time, the Magic Tea in his hand turning tepid.

Finally, like making a decided choice, Zick sighed.

“Ah, let it escalate, then.

Call up the Three Rings, we’ve been inactive for thirty years; it’s time to move and earn some face for the dean.”