novelraw Chapter 415: Future Planning
Chapter 415: Future Planning
One day later, within the One-Star Mage Tower, the six individuals—Li Wei, Second Aunt, Hathaway, Li Yue, Thomas, and Zhao Xuanxuan—gathered here. Second Aunt personally handled things, preparing a table of a Three-Star grand feast. This heavily resembled a major shareholder gathering minor shareholders together to discuss the development direction for the coming year.
After three rounds of wine and five tastes of dishes, Li Wei finally smiled and said, "Although I am still slightly unaccustomed to it, I must admit that a stage has concluded. We must look forward. Everyone, speak your minds. What are your plans for what comes next?"
"My plan is to construct a One-Star Mage Tower. I absolutely must construct it. This time, doing private work for Milord Night Owl, I still managed to save up some precious magic materials. Combined with what I stored previously, it's roughly enough. However, Li Wei, as well as Big Sister Xiao Yue and Second Aunt, if you could sponsor me a little bit, that would be great. A Three-Order Caster; you all are worth possessing one, ah."
Hathaway was the first to speak, truly not standing on ceremony at all.
"We can talk about this point of yours later. You, this Vassal Baron, shouldn't be participating in Cross-Border Missions with us, right?"
"Of course not. You are influenced by Big Sister Xiao Yue and Second Aunt, it has nothing to do with me. But even so, there are only nine years and five months left before I join the Cross-Border Missions. Therefore, once I finish constructing the Mage Tower, I must go take up a post in the Ministry of Internal Affairs or other departments, striving to postpone the time for participating in Cross-Border Missions backwards. I'll strive to stay in sync with you guys and enter the Cross-Border Missions together with you."
"Additionally, during this period, the All-Heavens Lord Alliance will install a Magic Arbitrary Door here, free of charge. When the time comes, if any situations arise, it will be convenient to handle them promptly. In short, Li Wei, rest assured, from now on, leave the major affairs and minor matters of the territory to me to handle, and it will be fine."
"Alright, that is fine." Li Wei nodded. This was the best outcome.
Second Aunt also spoke at this time:
"I don't have any particular plans either. My primary focus next will still be seizing all the time I have to delve deeply into magic. Hathaway can be of massive help to me in this aspect. Therefore, for the next three years, I plan to just remain in the territory. You guys do what you need to do, don't worry about me. However, since I have free time with nothing to do, I can cultivate those guys converted by the several Half-Sheepman Casters into proper Casters. Our territory still doesn't have enough Casters. Although the possibility of an invasion by Neanderthals in the future is exceptionally miniscule, we cannot rule out this risk.""Yes, especially since we actually fall under the jurisdiction of Thorns Pass, belonging to the frontline. Once the flames of war reignite at Thorns Pass, it's very easy for the fires of war to spread over here."
Li Yue also nodded at this time, then said to Li Wei, "I will not remain in the territory for the next three years. I will go become a Mercenary, going to other Pioneering Missions to polish and temper myself. This is my sole objective. I cannot be an anchor dragging everyone back during the upcoming Cross-Border Missions. Including Thomas and Xuanxuan, you both should also go become Mercenaries for three years. Directly go to the mission worlds with the highest difficulty you can accept right now. You need to continue strengthening yourselves, acquiring the ability to fight independently and to take charge of a sector by yourselves."
"Because of Li Wei's relationship to them, our Cross-Border Missions will naturally be more arduous and difficult than others. In case we encounter special Item Cards right at the opening start that separate us all, that would truly be far too terrible."
Hearing these words from Li Yue, Li Wei could only awkwardly rub his nose. Regarding this matter... alright, those Neanderthals truly hated him down to their very bones, there was absolutely no question regarding this point.
"Li Wei, has your Ranger codename been completely handled?" Second Aunt suddenly asked. Possessing a codename could sidestep and avoid many troubles.
"Not yet, therefore I cannot leave this world. Even though the Pioneering Mission has concluded, as long as I do not leave, the Ranger mission can continue taking effect, instead of being forcibly deducted 10% progress. I estimate that by next autumn, I should be able to obtain the Ranger codename. Additionally, I also want to seize this opportunity to properly grind my Farmer Destiny Grid."
Li Wei smilingly said. He had long formulated plans for the future. It could be said that the greatest benefit and advantage after conquering a territory was the Farmer Card. If he didn't grind his Farmer Destiny Grid to 100, then wouldn't his efforts in establishing this territory be in vain?
"That works. Xiao Yue, Xuanxuan, Thomas, you guys don't rush to leave just yet. Wait and let Hathaway craft a Sequence 3 Magic Crest for each of you. Additionally, Xuanxuan, you can also start working again. Forge a set of Enchanted Armor for all of us. This way, when we go out, we can avoid accidents as much as possible."
Second Aunt commanded at this moment. She was still temporarily unable to rapidly craft Sequence 3 Magic Crests. Crafting one would take her a whole month, and it was the kind that only provided protection six times.
Looking at Hathaway conversely, as long as she had Li Yue's help with the knitting, she could craft one in three days. It could provide protection seven times, granting immunity to 1,000 points of fatal damage each time.
"This is no problem, I'll craft them. Li Wei, let me craft another one for you too."
"No need, I have this."
Li Wei bared his teeth in a smile, taking out his Flame Viscount Crest. On top of it, the faint image of a Giant Fire Dragon flickered in and out of sight, seemingly ready to surge into the sky at any given moment.
"Sequence 4?" Hathaway was greatly astonished, and simultaneously very envious. This is a Substantive Viscount, ah.
"This should be a handiwork originating from the Royal Capital Casters Association. Crafted by at least a Five-Order Caster, containing 12 built-in defensive magics. Which is to say, it can consecutively block twelve fatal attacks. The damage volume of each attack must not exceed 1,500 points, otherwise it will trigger two defensive magics, and so on."
"This is truly far too powerful. Additionally, this Flame Crest seems to also have an exceptionally excellent defensive effect against Fire System magic. However, once the durability of the enchantments upon it is depleted, Li Wei, you might require a Four-Order Caster to replenish the enchantment durability in order to use it again. A single replenishment cannot be accomplished without two hundred thousand gold coins. Therefore, if you can avoid triggering it, try your utmost not to trigger it."
"I'd still better craft another Sequence 3 Magic Crest for you. In addition, let Big Sister Xiao Yue and Xuanxuan tailor-make a set of ultimate top-quality light armor and ultimate top-quality heavy armor for you. Then go to Weir City to purchase some more Resource Cards. You can just swap them out depending on the situation!"
"That's right, Xiao Wei, you need at least two sets of armor. Actually, if you put on heavy armor and mount a warhorse, charging and shattering through enemy lines would also pose absolutely no pressure. But speaking of this, how is the situation with that Five-Star Warhorse of yours that is currently upgrading?"
Li Yue nodded at this time. She had sparred with Li Wei for nearly a month previously, and she similarly possessed profound memories of Li Wei's combat prowess whilst on horseback. He simply didn't have the buffs of a Cavalry Card, but the agility and flexibility brought by the Scout Card, as long as it was matched with a powerful Five-Star Warhorse, could truly achieve unhindered galloping in all directions, embodying the spirit of a dragon horse!
"Ah, I've already handed that Pet Card over to Second Aunt. It's currently undergoing fortification within the Mage Tower. It can raise the fortification probability by another 10%. But if we want to see the results, it will take at least until next autumn."
Li Wei chuckled. As a Caster, Second Aunt could only be considered ordinary in all aspects, but the magic secret potions she formulated were truly awesome.
"Second Aunt, I also want to fortify my warhorse," Zhao Xuanxuan immediately acted coquettishly. Although her current Four-Star Warhorse was very strong, it could actually be even stronger.
"Forget it, your Little Garbage. If you want to fortify it, that's fine, but first go hunt down a Six-Star Universal Gold Card yourself. The threshold from a Four-Star to a Five-Star Hunting Pet is a massive one; it cannot tolerate any carelessness or sloppiness. However, I have ten portions of Magic Secret Potions here. Take them with you. If you encounter danger during a mission, feed one portion to your horse and take one portion yourself."
"Theoretically speaking, as long as you do not dismount, as long as you still have your horse, and coupled with two Sequence 3 Magic Crests, you can walk sideways across all current Pioneering Missions."
"Then, can't you give me twenty portions?"
"Don't reach out for a yard after taking an inch, Little Garbage. If you encounter fatal crises exceeding three times in current Pioneering Missions, then the difficulty of this Pioneering Mission is sufficient to enter City Building Missions. Do you think that's possible?"
Second Aunt scolded her a bit. Zhao Xuanxuan beamed with a wide grin, paying it no mind.
"Second Aunt, Second Aunt, do you need light armor or heavy armor?"
"Pah, I am a Caster, what do I need heavy armor for? Give me a set of medium armor. Xiao Yue, sew another cloak for me."
"I want some too, I want some too. Xuanxuan, forge a set of medium armor for me. Big Sister Xiao Yue, I will provide the materials for the magic cloak."
"What about Thomas?" Li Wei asked.
"Forge a set of heavy armor for him too. As long as he can avoid transforming into a Stone Person, it is best not to do so. But when he absolutely must transform, he'll still have to transform."
"Actually, while these things are undoubtedly important, the coordination between all of us is even more crucial. Additionally, upgrade your Profession Cards to Rare. In a bit, I will distribute another fifty thousand gold to each of you. After returning to Weir City, Aunt Yue, you take Thomas and Xuanxuan and upgrade your Primary Profession Cards to Rare. This is very important."
"Upgrading to Rare Cards? This requires twenty thousand gold plus consuming 50 Destiny Grid points. Have you two made your preparations?" Li Yue then asked. She also knew that over the past year or so, the Primary Profession Destiny Grids of these two had been surging and skyrocketing wildly. Not mentioning anything else, just with Thomas being responsible for mining Level 4 Stone Cubes to construct the Level 4 City Wall, and Zhao Xuanxuan frantically forging Enchanted Armor for the preceding period—it would be a wonder if their Destiny Grids hadn't skyrocketed by dozens of points.
Even her own Tailor Destiny Grid, because of the massive order from Night Owl, had risen from its original 68 up to 99.
"Big Sister Xiao Yue, I'm ready. My Blacksmith Destiny Grid has currently reached 104 points, and my Miner Destiny Grid is 80 points. Both of these cards can be upgraded to Rare."
"Mhm, Thomas, what about you?"
"My Stonemason Destiny Grid reached 98, and Miner Destiny Grid 92, so I can too." Thomas gave a foolish,憨憨 smile. This was harvest time.
"Fuck, you two Little Garbage, isn't this going a bit far? Seems like you're cheating."
Even Second Aunt felt this was far too heaven-defying. This meant Thomas's Dulling talent would be at least +8, and Zhao Xuanxuan's Blood Burning talent at least +7. No wonder they were so wild and arrogant.
But then again, those two had pursued specific subjects a bit too exclusively. Zhao Xuanxuan was slightly better. Among Blacksmith, Miner, Artisan, and Cavalry, three of the professions could echo and resonate with one another. The combination of Blood Burning + Cavalry was indeed powerful and effective.
Whereas Thomas single-mindedly pursued only Stonemason and Miner.
This is not ideal. Actually, the most optimal way is like Li Wei, where all four Destiny Grids can resonate and develop in a balanced manner.
"Xiao Yue, perhaps it's better to leave Thomas in the territory. We shouldn't let him go out alone to execute missions. He is very strong, but he is also easily countered. If he gets tortured to death, it wouldn't be fun at all."
"Alright, I failed to consider this thoroughly previously. Does anyone else have any other requirements? If not, then let us begin. In two days, when the Magic Arbitrary Door is built, I will still need to head to Weir City to purchase some materials."
(End of this chapter)