Wizard: I Can Refine Everything

Command Center, Conference Room.

"Let's discuss the current situation."

Richard sat at the main seat, addressing the Absolute Zero Great Wizard beside him.

"Yes, Crown Throne."

The Absolute Zero Great Wizard took out a stack of documents from his pocket and distributed them to the staff officers in the conference room. Then he said to them, "After a month of fierce battles, our probing attack plan has been perfectly completed.

The statistics regarding wartime losses and gains are out, let me summarize.

In this battle, we lost nearly two hundred thousand Wizards, with elite Wizards accounting for thirty percent, and seven hundred thousand Abyss Demons, plus nearly three hundred thousand Clansmen.

Conversely, we have slain nearly a hundred million Galaxy Mayflies. We've occupied one medium Earth Vein Node, five small Earth Vein Nodes, plus twelve micro Earth Vein Nodes.

Five Abyss Nests have already been completed, and through biomass transmission, these nests can produce ten thousand First Level Abyss Demons daily.

If all nests are completed, given sufficient resources, the Abyss Nests can produce a hundred and twenty-four thousand First Level Abyss Demons daily.

Coupled with our Maze System, these Abyss Demons can become qualified legion warriors in just one month."

Upon hearing that they can become qualified legion warriors in just one month, the Wizard staff officers in the conference room showed a hint of astonishment.

The various data regarding Abyss Demons were indeed somewhat shocking.

However, Richard was not surprised by these data.

Being creations made by Titans to combat Civilization Devourers, it's quite normal for the Abyss to hold such data.

Especially with these data enhanced by the Maze System.

The Maze System paired with matured Abyss Demons is practically an unfeeling soldier-making machine.

"The war results are quite impressive." Richard said, clapping with a smile.

As he clapped, the entire conference room was instantly engulfed in applause.

A moment later.

"Alright, stop now."

Richard raised his hand, and the entire conference room instantly fell silent.

"With the good news shared, let's discuss the reaction of the Galaxy Mayflies."

The Absolute Zero Great Wizard nodded slightly, "In this campaign, most of our losses occurred in the last phase.

During this phase, the Galaxy Mayflies had already become familiar with our tactics and made targeted adjustments.

Furthermore, regarding strategic weapons, the Galaxy Mayflies have demonstrated technologies not quite consistent with their level."

As he spoke, the Absolute Zero Great Wizard pulled out a Crystal Ball, which projected a three-dimensional projection within. The projection was of a roughly three-meter tall insect.

This insect was covered with a purple-red exoskeleton, possessing four pairs of jointed appendages, and two pairs of insect wings.

Among them, the second pair of appendages near the head resembled giant sickles. The last pair of appendages appeared particularly developed, likely allowing the insect to have a bipedal combat form.

"This insect is an upgraded version of the Hunter Mayfly; its exoskeleton exhibits strong resistance against Elemental Witchcraft and Energy Witchcraft.

Additionally, all its appendages possess extremely strong Demon-breaking attributes.

When encountering a Third Level entity, even our Legion Shield can be temporarily torn apart.

Moreover, the body's fluid of this insect is highly corrosive. Even without encountering a Third Level entity, once its fluid touches the Legion Shield, the Legion Shield will experience localized structural damage, subsequently weakening the shield's performance."

The staff officers displayed a hint of solemnity; the characteristics of this new subspecies were not favorable to the Wizards.

"Elite?" Richard tilted his head, asking.

"Not quite," the Absolute Zero Great Wizard mildly shook his head, "These entities are currently rare and should not be technically mature. Once the Mayfly technology becomes a bit more advanced, these insects will likely completely replace the common Hunter Mayflies.

Apart from these, we've also discovered other unseen subspecies. They are not numerous, but their strength and talents are upgrades of past similar subspecies."

"I suspect that inside the Mayflies, a transformation akin to ours is underway."

"Transformation?"

The staff officers seemed puzzled, not understanding what the Absolute Zero Great Wizard meant.

Only Richard seemed contemplative, lightly nodding.

He understood; the Absolute Zero Great Wizard referred to matters concerning Subhuman Wizards.

"I will issue a council order for all battlefield Great Wizards to gather intelligence on this matter. Is there any other news?"

The Absolute Zero Great Wizard nodded, then his expression turned solemn.

"There is another piece of news; our monitoring Wizards have noticed an anomaly in the Earth's vein flow in this world.

According to our data, such abnormal flow could very likely be a precursor to a unique natural disaster in this world — Ashen Snowstorm."

"Ashen Snowstorm?"

Richard frowned slightly, recalling memories of this name from his past.

Ashen Snowstorm, a unique special natural disaster in the Ashen Day World, its specific triggering reasons unknown.

The disaster manifests with the sky starting to fall in swaths of black snowflakes, known as "Ashen Snow."

This Ashen Snow is a highly special composite of energy elements, severely destructive to both flesh and energy barriers.

During the Wizards' invasion of this world, there was once an outbreak of Ashen Snowstorm.

That storm lasted a whole year, compelling both the Wizards and the local natives to cease warfare. They could only hide in shelters and fortifications, awaiting the end of the Ashen Snow.

Otherwise, the boundless Ashen Snow was enough to turn any creature exposed into ashes.

"This would indeed pose some trouble."

Richard frowned deeply; although the Ashen Snowstorm didn't pose a significant threat to Wizard fortifications, it was a dire threat to Abyssal Architecture.

At this time, with such a targeted storm appearing, Richard felt that the Civilization Devourer's tentacles seemed to be "plucking strings" again.

"Is there a prediction?" Richard asked.

The Absolute Zero Great Wizard cautiously replied, "According to our current data, the Ashen Snow Storm should appear in half a year. But... we can't rule out the possibility of an earlier appearance."

"...Get the data out, gather the Demon Craftsmen and Alchemy Wizards to study how to deal with the Ashen Snow Storm."

Richard rubbed his forehead, his voice somewhat helpless.

Then he turned his gaze to the staff officers in the conference room.

"Gentlemen, do you think our next offensive should be after the Ashen Snow Storm or before it?"

The probing offensive this time was quite successful, which also proved that Wizards could completely utilize the assistance brought by Abyssal Demons, transforming comprehensive defense into localized defense.

"Crown Throne, it would be more prudent to attack after the Ashen Snow Storm," an old wizard with a white beard spoke.

"More prudent, but the losses will be greater," an Undead Wizard with a golden skull countered.

"The insects are surely thinking we will attack after the storm, and during this storm, they will certainly strengthen their defenses."

"But attacking now, our preparations are insufficient. If problems arise, we will inevitably suffer unnecessary losses."

"Then once they've repaired their fortifications, the additional losses become necessary?"

After the successful offensives, many old wizards started feeling restless.

No one wants to shrink into their shell like a turtle all day; if they can go on the offensive, who would want to defend?

But these wizards are not all the same; there are still quite a number of wizards whose thoughts remain focused on prudence.

"Quiet down," Richard spoke.

In the next moment, the hall returned to silence.

The old wizards looked at Richard, quietly waiting for Richard to speak.

Richard lightly tapped his finger on the table.

"Can someone tell me, if we attack before the Ashen Snow Storm, what is the maximum number of legions we can mobilize? What is the maximum success we can achieve?

If we fail, what extent will our losses be?"

As a Wizard, Richard likes to speak with data.

Although the battlefield is a place hard to quantify with data, having data support makes decision-making easier than without.

For Richard's question, the staff officers fell silent, quickly calculating the answer in their minds.

Soon, the Absolute Zero Great Wizard provided an answer.

"If planning for maximum success, we should be able to occupy two large Earth Vein Nodes. But if we fail, we estimate losing a thousand legions, along with all Abyssal Demons and Abyss Nests.

Adding the risk of losing thirty to thirty-five of five war zones."

"Too risky, try another one."

Soon, another wizard offered an answer.

"Success of thirteen medium Earth Vein Nodes, failure cost of five hundred legions, and all Abyss Demon Nests. Twenty-five, twenty-four war zones may also be at risk of falling."

Richard was still dissatisfied with this plan.

"Keep trying, losses should be under one million, and no war zones should fall. If the risk can be beneath this level and the success can achieve five medium Earth Vein Nodes, then we can proceed.

Otherwise..."

Richard paused, leisurely said: "We'll just wait until after the Ashen Snow Storm to attack."

After saying that, he did not continue to stay in the conference room and returned directly to his office.

Designing a plan takes time; with half a year until the Ashen Snow Storm, waiting a few days is no problem.

...

Outside the shooting room, artillery fire raged.

The flashes of Thunder and beams of Galaxy Mayfly made the entire battlefield exceptionally splendid.

Inside the shooting room, Gao Wen repaired the alchemy parts in his hands, occasionally glancing at the battlefield outside.

Ever since he nearly got evaporated by a Cluster Light Spear, Gao Wen developed this habit.

Up till now, this habit has saved him three times.

"Hey, boss, did you notice the decrease in Death Energy in the air lately?"

Asu vigilantly watched the battlefield, casually asked his boss.

"Death Energy? Didn't notice."

Gao Wen finished repairing the part in his hand, casually inserted it into the Alchemy Gun Tower. The Wild Beastman Clan responsible for shooting saw his gun tower was fine, eagerly sat down to continue his duty.

"Is it that fewer people died recently, making the environment better?"

Asu shook his head: "I don't think so, this world's Death Energy is a reflection of rules and isn't related to how many people die."

"Then the environment is improving."

Gao Wen glanced at the Crystal Ball, quickly headed to the next shooting room.

"That's possible... Watch out!"

Asu suddenly lunged, pushing Gao Wen into another shooting room. At the moment of his push, a light beam turned their previous shooting room into nothingness.

"Whew! These insects' cluster attacks are becoming more frequent."

Gao Wen wiped the cold sweat on his forehead, couldn't help thinking.

"Feels safer in the fortress than while attacking."