fynovel Chapter 79 Preliminary Preparations, Arthur and His Two Men's Choices
Chapter 79 Preliminary Preparations, Arthur and His Two Men's Choices
The murderous intent in his heart seemed about to burst forth.
Ian, however, became increasingly calm.
Because he was a second-class wizard, and also a senior intermediate apothecary.
The death of such a wizard on the road from the school to the marketplace must have been a major event.
This will inevitably attract the attention of various schools of thought.
Therefore, some preparations need to be made in advance.
"Preliminary preparations, how to kill, and how to handle these are all things that need to be considered."
Ian rarely takes action.
But since we're going to do it, we definitely need to figure out how to do it.
While pondering this, Ian left the Potions Department and returned home.
in the room.
Ian took out a notebook.
Turn it over.
It was filled with detailed records of patrols within various academies, as well as information he had gathered.
Although he remained unknown for a year, the training program still allowed him to gather a lot of information.
He had learned about the patrol's affairs from Layton long ago, and also learned about how to conduct reconnaissance and investigation from Coro, Alfie, and others.
"Hal leaves home around 7 a.m. every Monday and leaves the academy at 7:10 a.m. He arrives at the market in about half an hour. The place I choose should be in the middle of the journey."
Ian pondered.
There is a dense forest area in the middle of the path leading to the school, which is perfect for an ambush.
Meanwhile, the patrol teams rotate at midnight and 8 a.m., with a five-minute interval in between.
He can leave the academy and return to his school during this period.
He also needs to create an alibi, and he has four or five backups, which he will choose from at the time.
"Then there's the preparation needed for the ambush, the possibility of failure, and the disposal after the murder."
Ian pursed his lips.
Touching the spatial ring immediately produced a variety of odds and ends.
One bottle contained a seemingly transparent potion, while the other contained a deep black potion.
The former is colorless and odorless; it's a potion that conceals one's scent, which he concocted himself.
It's been more than half a year since it was made.
The zero-ring intermediate level potion, although not among the mainstream potions of the school, was indeed one that Ian specifically chose.
Even the configuration of the learning process is kept secret.
There was absolutely no exposure.
So, his performance outside actually showed that he was learning a new potion, which is one of the reasons why his progress seemed slow.
"The concealment potion can further reduce a wizard's aura, even magical fluctuations. Combined with the concealment ring, that should be enough."
Ian pondered.
He had even considered toxic potions, but quickly rejected the idea, after all, Hal was an experienced pharmacist.
If it's discovered prematurely, it will be very troublesome.
Therefore, the simpler the preparation, the better.
The second bottle of potion is a concoction used to eliminate the odor of the area.
It's actually a mixture of poisons that can kill both magic and mental energy present.
It's just a mixture of the potions Ianna used when she was researching it.
"Of course, these are just preliminary preparations; in the end, it's up to me."
Ian pursed his lips.
The Spirit Wind Rune is definitely among the best of the advanced runes, far surpassing ordinary runes.
So this is an advantage.
At the same time, although he had not condensed the Tide Rune, his overall mental strength was already comparable to that of an ordinary wizard who condensed two runes.
Hal had never entered the training sequence, so he learned only the ordinary level of meditation.
And the witchcraft used.
There's no worry about it being exposed; his relationship with Mickey is quite secretive, and almost no one knows about it.
And so what if you know?
It's just a wind-attribute spell, really commonplace. Everyone in the school knows a few elemental spells!
"But that's not enough!"
Ian focused his gaze on one side.
It's not the possibility of something happening that's scary, but the possibility of something happening.
Therefore, he also needs to add an insurance policy for this operation.
Ian glanced at the sky.
He left the house.
They stopped in an area not far from the castle.
Ian took out a bone whistle and blew it softly.
The whistle did not make any sound.
A few seconds later, a voice descended like a ghost onto the nearby building, looking down at Ian below.
"Ian, is something the matter?"
Mickey looked at Ian with some questions in his eyes.
"Mickey-sama."
Ian looked up.
The bone whistle originated from Mickey, and was given to him by him after he condensed the spirit wind runes.
"If I had a friend who wanted to kill a second-rate wizard from a particular school, what would be the best way to do it?"
Ian said tactfully.
"A friend?"
Mickey immediately looked at him strangely.
He could easily tell that Ian wanted to kill someone.
However, a year ago, he definitely wouldn't have helped Ian, and might even have considered dissuading him.
But it is different now.
"Terrifying potential."
Mickey looked at Ian with a solemn expression.
Over the course of a year, he watched as Ian's runes condensed faster and faster, and his speed of comprehending intermediate-level sorcery was even comparable to when he was learning lower-level sorcery.
He understood.
He still underestimated Ian.
So even if Ian wanted to kill someone, he would just turn a blind eye.
But it has principles.
"I won't lay a hand on them!"
Mickey Road.
He can offer some help, but that's about it.
"It's nothing, I just hope that Lord Mickey can help clean up the traces, and if the guards arrive early, please stop them for me."
Ian took out a mid-grade magic stone.
Mickey's eyes lit up when he saw the mid-grade magic stone.
However, it's still a difficult situation.
Ian took out another mid-grade magic stone.
Mickey wasn't that conflicted.
Ian's lips twitched. He had spent a lot over the past year, and only five remained.
However, since we're seeking stability...
Gritting his teeth, Ian still took out the third mid-grade magic stone.
Mickey immediately stopped hesitating.
"Sure, don't worry, no one will be able to find you, at least not through extraordinary means!"
The magic stone flew from Ian's hand into his mouth, making a shattering sound.
Ian's eye twitched suddenly.
That's three mid-grade magic stones!
Heartache.
With Mickey's assurance, Ian felt much more at ease.
......
the next day.
Ian went to the department as usual.
"Wizard Ian, I've advanced to the level of a junior apothecary and am ready to head to Wizard Purdy's laboratory."
Arthur said to Ian.
"Can."
Ian nodded.
Purdy was a second-class wizard under Vivian's command, and also a mid-level apothecary, but he wasn't very familiar with him.
As for Arthur's situation...
Farn had told him this a long time ago.
Anyway, it's his choice, and we won't interfere.
Since the topic had come up, Ian turned to Zoe and Jesse and asked, "What are your plans? You should be advancing soon, right? What are your plans?"
Zoe pursed her lips.
Unlike Arthur, he was introduced to Ian by Vivian and didn't really want to leave.
But considering Ian's situation, the fact that he hasn't made a breakthrough in so long suggests that his potential may have truly been exhausted.
He pursed his lips and said, "Sir, I plan to configure it independently later!"
"Can."
Ian nodded.
Jesse was hesitant and confused, feeling very unsettled.
In fact, Ian was very good to all three of them, and they had many more opportunities to be assigned to other labs.
She was very satisfied.
However, the fact that both people around her were leaving made her feel conflicted.
"Jesse, don't worry, just make your choice."
"I'll stay. Lord Ian has been very kind to me," Jesse finally decided.
"it is good."
Ian nodded.
Soon, the three of them started new jobs under the new arrangement, with Ian assigning Jesse his own assistant.
The other two felt envious, but they didn't regret it.
"Jesse will understand in a few years."
Arthur processed the materials, his eyes gleaming.
Zoe kept her head down, processing the materials, not daring to look at Ian even once, feeling genuinely embarrassed.
but.......
Soon, the day's work came to an end.
night.
It was already quite late.
Ian heads to Chris's residence!