Chapter 783: 469
Clara Island, in the basement of Central Castle.
Colin gripped a pale white crystal that he had just received, focusing intently on channeling Magic Power into it.
Although the crystal seemed ordinary, it contained a hidden mechanism. As Colin probed it with his Spirit, what he perceived was not a mere small crystal but rather, a vast expanse of land shimmering with dozens of Magic Power-infused sites.
These sites, both in number and in their spatial arrangement, matched exactly with the special locations on Lanshengxi Island as previously described by Mill.
This was clearly a specialized teaching tool tailored by the Wizard faction for this mission.
At this moment, by Colin’s side, Ryden, Jacqueline, Lance, and Yeats were also holding crystals, each absorbed in the examination.
Behind the forefront podium, Mill, too, held a crystal while watching the Wizards, seizing every minute to familiarize himself with the procedures to be performed during the mission.
As the leading Wizard of this mission, she naturally bore considerable pressure.
Now, while keeping an eye on everyone, Mill reviewed the Transmission Array setup procedure she had already gone over countless times. She had no spare attention to manage her expressions, her face tight and serious.
At this time, the typically gentle female Wizard showed a hint of the sharpness befitting the top talent of Pansei City.
Seconds ticked by.
The entire basement was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, only the faint sounds of breathing were audible.
About five minutes passed like this when suddenly Mill raised an eyebrow slightly, smiled silently at a corner, and transmitted, "Congratulations, you have successfully completed the Transmission Array Pillar setup, and passed the examination."
No sooner had she transmitted this message than Mill raised an eyebrow again and turned her head to look at Colin.
This Wizard almost simultaneously with Ryden’s completion of the Transmission Array Pillar setup, the crystal in his hand also lit up with a faint glow, indicating that he too had completed the pillar setup.
Smiling at Colin, Mill also transmitted:
"Congratulations, you have successfully completed the Transmission Array Pillar setup, and passed the examination... if you wish, you can use this time to familiarize yourself with the Transmission Array Pillar setup a few more times."
"Of course, you could also continue, trying to complete the entire Transmission Array setup."
"Very well, Lady Mill," Colin transmitted back, his expression calm.
Five minutes was not his limit; he had almost completed the Transmission Array Pillar setup three minutes ago.
As Mill had mentioned, if one only sought to complete the Transmission Array Pillar, it wasn’t particularly challenging, nor did it take much time.
Yet, setting up the entire Transmission Array didn’t take much longer either, and for Colin, it was not unachievable. If everything went smoothly, the whole process would be just around a dozen minutes.
After all, they were on Lanshengxi Island, occupied by the Divine, and it naturally wouldn’t do if setting up the Transmission Array took too long.
And the so-called Transmission Array Pillar setup involved only two tasks in this process.
The first was to use Magic Power and materials to build the pillar; the second was to link the pillar with about a dozen remote special locations on Lanshengxi Island using specific methods.
The entire process was highly covert, creating nearly no disturbances.
At the same time, Mill would construct the main body of the Transmission Array, and once that was finished, connect it with the Transmission Array Pillar to completely set up the Transmission Array.
Two more minutes passed; Yeats’s expression brightened, his crystal also lit up with White Light, and Mill smiled at him.
A minute later, Jacqueline also successfully set up her Transmission Array Pillar.
The basement, although still quiet, saw everyone’s gazes subtly turning towards Lance at last.
Yeats was particularly keen; he was already displeased with Lance, a Wizard from the tainted School. Had it not been for Mill’s directive, he would have almost suggested concluding the examination.
After all, in his view, Lance was undoubtedly the last one and should be eliminated.
Moments later, about nine minutes after the examination had started, as Mill looked at the silver Pocket Watch and was about to declare the examination concluded, Lance’s crystal suddenly radiated light.
The sunny Male Wizard’s face first showed a hint of joy, but then he sighed somewhat dispiritedly.
Although he had indeed completed the Transmission Array Pillar setup, he was the last to do so.
"Congratulations on completing the examination, Lance," However, Mill said with a smile the next second.
"I also passed the examination?" Lance looked slightly bewildered.
Yeats furrowed his brows too.
"I said before the examination that you would pass if you managed to complete the Transmission Array Pillar setup," Mill explained. "Moreover, nine minutes isn’t a long time. By familiarizing yourself with the process more in the coming period, you can even shorten your time, which already meets my initial expectations."
With this, Mill paused, looked at the Wizards again, and said, "There will be a total of four Transmission Array Pillars to be set up when the time comes."
"Lance will be responsible for the southern pillar with Jacqueline, and the rest of you each manage one."
Lance’s face lit up with delight as he nodded rapidly, "Absolutely, Lady Mill!"
Since they had chosen to come here, being able to continue on the mission was naturally better – he definitely didn’t want to leave dejected!
"The execution time of the mission will be roughly around evening, though not entirely confirmed yet. For now, you’ll stay here and shouldn’t leave without permission.