"What did you say? Hit the road? Solo kill? What do you mean?"

"Uh, nothing..."

Barbara looked at Andrew with some suspicion and then said, "I'll be taking over Humboldt's Magic Laboratory. On one hand, I'll restart the heating function! This is what our Warm Fire Commerce Association excels at. Warm Fire, Warm Fire, the original intention of Flame Magic is to bring warmth and hope to people.

On the other hand, I will repair the 'Magic Fortress' function of the laboratory!"

Humboldt's Magic Laboratory—or rather, the Magic Laboratories of all Grand Mages—has the function of a 'Magic Fortress,' but it was damaged during the fire on the night Andrew crossed over.

Once it's repaired, Barbara's capability will jump from Tier Three directly to Tier Four.

Additionally, through the 'Magic Fortress,' Barbara's spell range will have a massive increase, covering Wildfire Town and its surroundings, including Water Tower Tree Shire, all within the protective scope of her spell power!

Andrew thought to himself, "Alright, indeed, a Tower Battle God! They're going to build a defense tower!"

At this moment, he actually started to approve of Barbara's delaying tactic.

The basis of offense is defense.

The basis of extinguishing fire is not to be extinguished.

"With Barbara's help holding off Rose, I can really explore that underground water region without too much worry," Andrew thought. "Otherwise, what if I got halfway through the exploration, and Rose suddenly had a breakdown and launched an attack?"

Barbara's strategy is to resolutely stay under the tower, not getting solo killed.

His own strategy is simply to add one more point to this foundation: if the news from the top lane is that the opponent's top laner has been solo killed, what impact would that have on the main battlefield?

If it can really be done, the one getting extinguished wouldn't just be Rose and his evil fire, but by extinguishing Rose's fire, the will to extinguish fire could be conveyed to the main battlefield where the main forces of the Warm Fire Commerce Association and the Magic Guild reside. By then, what would be extinguished would be the arrogant flame of the Magic Guild!

"Then let's go all out and make it happen!" Andrew thought.

Originally, even though Andrew saw that water area and temple through Shire, he still couldn't make up his mind to venture to explore the area while enemies lurked outside Wildfire Town.

After hearing Barbara's plan in full, Andrew felt: That's doable.

"... My plan is roughly like this."

Barbara finally finished explaining her plan, "Honestly, it's still very tough. Even with the help of the 'Magic Fortress,' my strength can only be enhanced up to Tier Four.

But Rose's peak potential in this Inner Sea Desert can reach Tier Five, and even infinitely close to Tier Six!"

For the younger generation, Tier Three is already top-tier strength.

For the middle-aged generation, Tier Six is top-tier strength. Someone like Ivan, who reached Tier Seven strength just entering middle age, indeed made quite a stir.

Beyond Tier Six, reaching Tiers Seven, Eight, and Nine is a potential only the elderly generation might achieve. Of course, most people remain at the pinnacle of Tier Six their entire lives, never advancing beyond Tier Seven.

As for Grand Mages and even higher tiers, those are blessings that come from talent, effort, and rare opportunities.

"In short, to really withstand Rose's offensive and hold out until the sand tide ends, honestly, I can't say I'm absolutely confident."

Barbara said, "Yet conversely, as long as we can withstand it until the sand tide ends, the advantages and disadvantages will completely reverse. At that point, it would be him who fears me, not the other way around."

At this, she looked at Andrew and seriously asked, "Do you have any opinions or suggestions?"

She is a very proud and confident girl, but also very earnest and diligent.

After some of her fantasies were ruthlessly crushed by Humboldt's 'Fire Snake Trap,' Barbara still remained proud and confident. Still, she learned to be more cautious and restrained while keeping her confidence.

She valued Andrew's opinions highly.

On one hand, it's her first time in such a situation, creating a battle plan herself, although she talked confidently, she couldn't help but be anxious inside.

On the other hand, how could she forget: this young man, who seems about the same age as her, killed Humboldt!

That's the true reason she sought Andrew to discuss the next moves after waking up.

Otherwise, she could just take over Wildfire Town directly, and go ahead to take over Humboldt's laboratory straight away, why waste time talking nonsense with Andrew here?

Andrew smiled and said, "I think your plan is great; I don't have anything to add."

Thinking to himself, his own plan is a further step based on Barbara's. Instead of saying it out loud, it's better to accomplish it first.

Besides, Barbara's plan is indeed already very good.

She formulated the plan entirely based on Rose's personal characteristics, making it highly targeted. Although it certainly doesn't target a Fire Mage as strongly as Andrew, a Water Mage could, still, it's really good.

Barbara internally breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but joyfully say, "Really? Do you really think my battle plan is feasible?"

Witnessing twenty-five accompanying Crimson Knights die to protect her, after all, was a huge emotional impact on her.

She was very strong. After waking up, she suppressed her grief, stayed rational, and did what needed to be done.

But deep inside, she really needed encouragement and recognition.

Andrew nodded and said, "I think your plan is excellent."

The recognition was slightly unsettling for Barbara.

And then she felt a bit embarrassed, laughing as she said, "Don't just flatter me; if there are issues with the plan, you still need to tell me. Well, if you truly feel there's no problem, then I'll head to Humboldt's laboratory now.

By the way, what about you? What do you plan to do next?"

Andrew replied truthfully, "I'm going to deal with the water issue."

Barbara was taken aback but agreed, "That's also a very important issue!"

She assumed what Andrew would be doing was something like instructing the townspeople to control their water usage in the upcoming days, to conserve it as much as possible while waiting for Shire's vitality to recover or even advance further (later it proved that Shire indeed benefited from Rose's attack).

She said, "Then I'll leave it to your care. Let's split up and take action!"

Then she stood up, lifted the tent flap, and walked out hastily.

Barbara didn't know that Andrew was not just going to make everyone conserve water, although that also needed to be done.

Andrew had to find water.

"So, the 'latest fire-extinguishing plan' of solo killing the enemy top laner and thus influencing the entire situation— " Andrew smiled subtly, stood up, and murmured to himself, "starts with finding a massive water source that will ensure the people of the Inner Sea Desert never worry about water scarcity again!"

Finding water to extinguish fire.

And then, after Violet returns, cure the fire.

Next, take down Rose, this malignant fire.

Finally, convey the will to extinguish fire to the external battlefield of the desert!

—This is the latest fire extinguishing plan.

As for how to find water, why there's considerable confidence that a new water source can be found,

Firstly, it's because of the scenes seen through Water Tower Tree Shire. Andrew could almost confirm that the imagery is definitely real. He even slightly sensed a mysterious call when he saw the temple at the center of that underground water area, with his Water God Mark vibrating on his forehead.

Secondly, because after determining the latest fire extinguishing plan, Andrew spent some Fire Extinguishing Value to unlock an extremely niche Water Magic. It belongs to no magic series; it is just a standalone Water Magic called—

Water Source Exploration.

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