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  Chapter 27 Grouping

  When Ronan was looking at the young Linus, the other party was also looking at him, but he just glanced casually and then looked away.

  Ronan felt that this guy seemed to look down on them.

  But if you put yourself in their shoes, as a fifth-level apprentice, it seems quite embarrassing to be mixed up with a group of second-, third-, or even first-level low-level wizards.

  Linus probably didn't look closely at his own strength and thought he was at level four.

  It might also be because he had just made a breakthrough, and his fluctuating mental energy had not yet completely stabilized.

  "Almost everyone is here. Only Andre and Nicole are missing.

  As half-elves, they are not used to having too much contact with people, so please understand.

  I will convey the content to them after the meeting."

  Old Wells glanced at the young Linus and emphasized, "Andre and Nicole are both level three apprentices, and they have a lot of experience in forest reconnaissance and hunting, which will be very helpful to us."

  When the young Linus heard the words half-elf and reconnaissance and hunting experience, his frown noticeably relaxed.

  Ronan was surprised. He didn't expect that old Wells would even bring this pair of half-elf brother and sister into the gang.

  Andre and Nicole only just learned the names of the half-elf brother and sister.

  "Then let's officially get started."

  Old Wells straightened his clothes, looked at everyone and said in a deep voice: "The news of the invasion of the black witch land has basically been confirmed. Everyone gathered here to live a good life.

  In my experience, there should be a long buffer period from the time a dispute is provoked to the time the invasion officially begins."

  Old Wells repeated his theory at the last meeting about temporarily living in the forest and then seeking refuge in the town when the crisis really began, trying to avoid the increasingly crazy price increases in the town, and maximizing everyone's hard-earned financial resources as much as possible.

  He also added a few benefits of living in the forest, such as not having to worry too much about food and being able to avoid the internal conflicts and disputes that are constantly breaking out in places where wizards gather.

  At the end, Old Wells said: "..Of course, staying in the tree house area temporarily also involves certain risks, which requires all of us to actively cooperate and help each other.

  I think as long as we are alert enough, realize the danger in advance, and evacuate in time, there won't be any big problems."

  "My suggestion is to designate a fixed area where everyone is, and have people patrol it every day so that if something happens, rescue and warning can be provided in a timely manner."

  Old Wells took out a stack of parchment from his arms and distributed it to everyone.

  "I have connected everyone's residences and made a patrol route map. Please take a look and make any comments.

  If anyone else joins, I will make changes in a timely manner."

  Everyone looked down at the map in their hands.

  Ronan took a look and found that the map made by old Wells was quite detailed. In addition to the patrol routes, it also marked safe activity areas, areas not recommended to enter, dangerous areas, and all nearby water sources and food sources, as well as some locations that could be used to store emergency supplies in the future.

  It can be seen that old Wells has really put in a lot of effort during this period.

  This map uses the residence of each person in the small group as a node, and Ronan's home is clearly marked on it.

  Ronan noticed that the point marking Linus's residence was located closest to the town, and the entire map seemed to be designed around it.

  Ronan didn't say anything. It was incredible that old Wells could recruit a fifth-level apprentice to join his gang. It would be really strange if he treated him no differently from others.

  "..There is also a manual of techniques and precautions that can be used during patrols. Andre is compiling it. I will send it to everyone when the time comes."

  Old Wells paused and said, "Let's make arrangements for patrolling.

  My suggestion is to work in groups of two."  

  As soon as old Wells began to speak, he was interrupted by young Linus.

  "I'm not used to being with people. I can be alone."

  Linus' voice was cold, and contained a certain firmness that could not be refuted.

  "good."

  Old Wells didn't say anything, he just nodded and agreed, "Then Linus will be in one group, I will be in one group with Venetia, the Jolins will be in one group, Ronan and Jacob, and the rest will be Andre and his sister, they definitely don't want to be separated."

  Old Wells quickly made the groups and then looked at Ronan.

  I guess old Wells has already discussed the grouping with a few people before, and now it mainly depends on his opinion.

  Ronan nodded to show that he had no problem.

  During the grouping process, he recognized everyone on the field one by one.

  Linus had nothing much to say. Vinicia was the shy girl who lived by the tree spring and now took turns with old Wells to take care of Potter's daughter Cheryl.

  She was present the whole time, but she didn't say a word from beginning to end. Her strength was that of a second-level apprentice.

  Mr. and Mrs. Qiao Lin are a wizard couple, both second-level wizard apprentices.

  The man was fat, wearing a pair of crystal glasses. He looked timid, submissive, and had no opinion of his own.

  The woman was much more assertive and had asked old Wells several questions when looking at the patrol route map just now.

  The remaining Jacob in Ronan's group is the fat blond guy who spoke at the beginning, with the strength of a second-level apprentice.

  This guy seemed very happy to be assigned to the same group with Ronan. He kept looking at Ronan secretly, as if he wanted to come up and say hello to him but didn't dare to.

  After the division, Old Wells said some encouraging words, and finally took out some palm-sized wooden boxes and distributed them to everyone, saying: "This is a signal box. Once something happens, you just need to crush it, and others who see the signal will come immediately."

  Ronan played with the small wooden box in his hand and penetrated it with his mental power. He found that it was only filled with some black unknown powder.

  He had seen this thing at a stall in the wizard market. It was a small early warning gadget invented based on potions.

  Just as I was thinking about it, I suddenly heard Linus's questioning voice.

  "Why not use the message stone? That's faster and more convenient."

  Everyone couldn't help but look up at Linus when they heard what he said, and no one spoke.

  Ronan looked at the arrogant level 5 wizard in front of him and was speechless.

  The market price of a [Communication] rune is more than ten low-level magic stones. Except for high-level apprentices, who can afford such a high-level auxiliary magic tool as the communication stone?

  This guy must have forgotten that they are just low-level wizards living in the tree house area and were reluctant to spend money to move to the city even when the war was about to break out.

  Linus soon realized the stupidity of his words. He felt a little embarrassed and snorted before saying anything else.

  Ronan stared at him, thinking to himself: I am the only one who can come up with such a "why not eat meat" suggestion if I have the communication stone. It seems that this guy has a lot of money.

  (End of this chapter)