Chapter 8 The So-called Crucible (Please read, collect, and recommend!)
Chapter 8
Completely different from the cold and gloomy dark wizard that Lin En had imagined, Colin seemed extremely enthusiastic and even took the initiative to patiently explain the background and current situation of the Crucible to Lin En, a "complete newcomer".
However, after listening to Colin's story, Lynn's expression not only did not improve, but became even uglier.
It turns out that the Crucible recruits wizard apprentices every year in order to absorb fresh blood.
But the resources of the entire furnace are limited, and these resources need to be distributed to the subordinate wizards and apprentices.
As time goes by, the increase in the number of new apprentices will inevitably intensify internal competition for resources and even threaten the vested interests of some wizards.
Therefore, every ten years or so, the Crucible would launch a foreign war.
On the one hand, these wars were used to hunt for resources and replenish the consumption of the furnace; on the other hand, they were to "clean up" the excessive number of wizards and apprentices inside and free up more resource space.
After the war, the furnace was empty for a while, 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 over from 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 happened during a period of resource scarcity.
Those who can pass this rigorous test are almost always those who have direct connections with certain wizards or apprentices within the Crucible.
After passing the assessment, these "people with connections" will usually go to their relatives or backers, so Colin doesn't need to spend much time explaining.
A "pure newcomer" like Lin En could only pass the assessment within a few years after the end of the Crucible War.
Because in such a "relaxed" environment, the death index for assessment would be lowered, leaving room for survival for outsiders like him.
Like the assessment that Lin En participated in, the three people were all related to the wizards or wizard apprentices inside the furnace. Lin En relied on his talent to kill one of them and was fortunate enough to enter the furnace.
However, this also means that Lin En has offended the backer behind Russell...
Not only that, Colin's explanation also made Lin En completely realize 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 wizarding world, only a very small number of powerful wizards have the ability to build their own wizarding territory.
These territories are also divided into two types according to different wizard factions: those of black wizards are collectively called "Furnaces", and those of white wizards are called "Towers".
"So, I didn't join the academy at all..."
When Lin En heard this, he was shocked and suddenly realized.
The "wizard academy life" that he had been looking forward to now seemed to be nothing more than his wishful thinking.
Everything in the furnace revolves around the Master of the Furnace, the great dark wizard.
Its purpose is not to train academic wizards, but to maintain the production and operation of the furnace through the collaboration of wizards and apprentices at all levels.
The so-called recruitment of apprentices is just to enrich the labor force of the furnace.
Newcomers who pass the assessment will not enter a unified learning course like in an academy, but will be assigned to various departments of the melting pot that need them, receive individual guidance and engage in related work.
At this moment, Lynn's situation seemed particularly delicate and embarrassing.
He could only wait quietly for Colin to send his information to various branches of the Furnace, hoping that one of them would be willing to accept him and take him away.
However, Lin En knew very well that this was just an idealized idea.
The greater possibility is that during this waiting period, the person behind Russell will find him, avenge Russell, and wipe him out from this world.
Thinking of this, Lin En's face suddenly turned ugly.
Colin, who was sitting next to him, kept looking at Lin En with a smile on his face, his chin supported by his hands, and he seemed to be very happy to appreciate the changes in the expression of this "complete newcomer".
He had obviously seen through Lynn's situation and mood swings, and understood that the other party was aware of his own danger.
Despite his anxiety, Lynn quickly forced himself to calm down.
He knew very well that impatience would not help, and only by staying calm and clarifying 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 moment, he noticed the meaningful smile on the other person's lips, and his heart moved, and he remembered an old saying: "There is no free lunch in the world."
Why did Lord Colin explain the background of the furnace to him so patiently?
It was obvious that the other party was not helping out of sheer eagerness 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 test it out.
"Lord Colin,"
Lin En quickly organized his thoughts, bowed slightly, and said respectfully, "You should know that I snatched the assessment quota from a 'connected person', so I have offended that person's backer. You are so kind to Lin En, I guess you have some advice for me, right? If there is anything Lin En can help with, please let me know, Lord Colin."
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As soon as he finished speaking, Colin's mouth curled up into an even 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 Lynn's attitude.
He could see that the "pure newcomer" in front of him was by no means mediocre. After all, a newcomer who could fight his way out of a group of "people with connections" could not be an ordinary waste.
"Yes, I do need your help with something. And it's something that only a 'complete newcomer' like you can do. Come with me."
Colin stood up from his seat and waved for Lynn to follow.
However, he changed the subject and shrugged lightly, his tone was somewhat teasing and helpless: "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, if that person with connections comes to me, I can't fight him for you, not to mention that I can't beat him."
Hearing this, Lin En's heart tightened, but a look of gratitude immediately appeared on his face: "Thank you, Lord Ke Lin, for your help! Regardless of success or failure, Lin En will definitely do his best!"
In Lin's opinion, this might be his only chance.
He had just seen with his own eyes that even the scarred wizard was quite polite to Colin, and the reason was most likely the "teacher" behind Colin.
Lynn grabbed this life-saving straw without hesitation.
He understood that no matter what the outcome was, it was already a great fortune that Colin was willing to give him a chance.
Seeing this, Colin nodded, then found someone to take over in the hall, and walked out of the hall with Lin En.
The two walked through the living quarters of the Furnace, wandering through the streets for a long time, the scenery around them constantly changing.
Finally, they came to a small courtyard on a street corner.
The courtyard is elegantly decorated with flowers and plants, which is completely different from the cold and hard style of most buildings in the Furnace, revealing an atmosphere of warmth and tranquility.
"This is where my teacher lives."
Colin stopped and turned to Lynn.
Although his tone was calm, Lynn could sense that when Colin mentioned "teacher", there was a hint of awe in his tone.
Lynn took a deep breath and looked up at the gate of the courtyard.
He knew that every next step would be related to his life and death.
(End of this chapter)
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