Chapter 23 Collective Wisdom and Effort, Creatively Thinking Outside the Boxi

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Howto save the World?

This is a huge proposition.

Link believed that even if Wizard Palo was here, he might not necessarily have the ability to save this world.

Let alone a group of wizard apprentices who had only studied for less than a year.

The academy would not assign an impossible task.

So, there must be some areas that are easily overlooked, leading to being stuck when it comes to saving the world.

Link wouldn’t have known where to start if he hadn’t strung together the three main tasks and seven side tasks for an overall consideration.

But once he figured it out, he found the answer was not complex, just that its implementation would be rather tedious.

The five brothers and the trio suffering from social anxiety had been paying attention to the happenings on Link’s side since Jasmine joined him.

When the two of them began a conversation, they listened even more attentively.

Noticing this, Link simply clapped his hands to attract everyone’s attention: “Since none of you want to rest, come over. Let’s have a discussion on how to save the World.”

“Alright, boss.”

Buck took the lead, with the five brothers and the socially anxious trio each carrying a chair or a stool and swarming over.

Everyone sat in a semi-circle, surrounding Link and Jasmine.

“All of you should think, as wizard apprentices, do we have the ability to save or destroy a world?”

Link initiated the conversation with a few questions that acted as a guide, “Why would the academy assign a seemingly impossible task? Under various constraints, how exactly should we go about saving the World?”

Upon hearing this, everyone began to ponder.

After a moment, Buck was the first to raise his hand, expressing his thoughts.

“There’s no need to raise hands.”

Link laughed, “Let’s chat openly. Speak whatever comes to your mind and don’ t worry about saying something wrong.”

A team requires bonding and combat power, and team building activities are indispensable.

Communication between people can be better established in group activities and games.

Gathering together for a brainstorming session in a relaxed atmosphere is also essential.

The clash of thoughts, the impact of ideologies, and vigorous yet non-hostile arguments can all help team members understand each other better.

Link attempted to create a relaxed atmosphere, guiding his team members into a brainstorming session.

He also guided the socially anxious trio and the five brothers to get along harmoniously.

Encouraged, Buck stood up and said loudly:

“Firstly, I believe that we do not have the ability to save or destroy a world in terms of power;

Secondly, I think that the academy wouldn’t assign an impossible task without a deep meaning;

Finally, I believe that the key to the task is to understand that if we replenish the world’s origin or find a way to replenish the world’s origin, it’s considered as successful rescue.”

His words were quite insightful.

It reflected the standard of the Southern Region Storm Sea New Blood top ten of the first year.

And it pointed out a key issue.

Linn had a different opinion and immediately refuted:

“Your last point about replenishing the world’s origin, I think is too high-end, beyond the capabilities of wizard apprentices and thus, untenable.

We should consider it from other directions.”

Having been contradicted, Buck was of course displeased and snorted “Like what?”

“Like figuring out whether the World is on the verge of destruction due to the great war between the God Slayer and the Gods. We must first find the cause of the destruction before considering how to rescue.”

Without hesitation, Linn stared back at Buck and immediately expressed his viewpoint.

These words could not be said to be incorrect.

Medical treatments require proper diagnosis and the prescription of appropriate medication.

Especially now that they were providing ‘medical treatment’ to a world.

But it was somewhat off-topic.

The academy had already provided the cause of destruction, further investigation would not be of much help towards saving the World.

At this point, Digee spoke up, encouraging Betty Maggie, the short-haired girl who always hesitated:

“If you have something to say, just say it. The boss is really nice, not as terrifying as the rumors suggest.

Killing people at every turn? Isn’t that too exaggerated? He only killed three.”

The latter half of his sentence immediately discouraged Betty Maggie, who had just plucked up her courage after hearing the first half of his words.

Link was speechless.

Is that how you encourage people?

You’re threatening her, deliberately distorting my image!

Link glared at Digee and decided to send the eldest sister to beat him up next time.

Digee shrank his neck and inhales a sharp breath.

He had provoked the boss.

Ezio stepped forward, so as not to let the good atmosphere become awkward, and said:

“I’ve summarized Buck and Linn’s arguments and found that neither of them have explained how to determine whether a world has been saved or destroyed. What are the standards for judgment?”

“Well said.”

Link clapped his hands in approval,

‘That’s the key question. What are the criteria for determining whether a world has been saved or destroyed?

This question is crucial. After all, we are only participating in the Inter-district Competition, not a real expedition in a different world.”

Saying this, Link looked at Betty Maggie, who was once again raising and lowering her head, and encouraged her: “If you have anything to add, or if you have a different viewpoint, feel free to express it. Don’t be afraid, we are a team.”

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Betty plucked up her courage, raised her head, took a gulp, closed her eyes, and recited like she was reading a script:

“I believe that we should first clarify the definition of ‘World’.

The first task in the side mission is to draw a map of the world.”