Chapter 147: Data-Driven Management

After Brack finished speaking, Helag said, “I’ll make some arrangements soon. I hope everyone can cooperate to improve the potion field yields.”

Having toured each potion field, Helag already had some ideas in mind.

After Brack introduced him to the team and discussed a few matters, everyone dispersed to continue their work.

“Mr. Brack, I have some ideas. Once I finalize them, I’ll show you to see if they’re feasible,” Helag said as they walked together.

Brack nodded. “No problem.”

Back at the castle, Helag instructed Deep Blue, “Deep Blue, create a growth and cultivation plan for Blackrock Valley’s potion fields. It should detail the current growth status of each field, potential future growth, possible issues, and necessary interventions.”

His idea was simple: with Deep Blue, he could implement a modernized management system for the potion fields.

The beauty of data analysis lies in predicting future scenarios based on current conditions.

Potion materials can suffer from pests or sudden wilting, which are normal occurrences and part of expected losses.

However, all changes have precursors. Identifying problems early allows for preemptive solutions.

For the wizard apprentices, managing regular care is challenging enough. Predicting issues is difficult, typically achieved only by experienced elders.

With Deep Blue’s data analysis capabilities, Helag could create detailed growth plans and reports to assist the apprentices in managing the potion fields, significantly improving overall yields.

“Plan completed.”

Deep Blue quickly delivered the results; such calculations were no challenge for it.

Detailed plans and numerous data reports appeared before Helag.

He took several sheets of parchment and used magic to print the plans and reports onto them.

Two days later, Helag took these documents to Brack.

Brack’s residence was simple, a small wooden house with a vegetable garden.

The garden grew common vegetables, seemingly tended by Brack himself, as there were no servants in sight.

As Helag approached the garden gate, Brack emerged.

“Mr. Brack, take a look at this,” Helag said, handing over his work.

Initially puzzled by the charts, Brack quickly understood after Helag’s brief explanation.

“This… this is a remarkable design!” Brack was impressed not by the content but by the pie charts, bar graphs, and tables, which were refreshing and innovative.

As a seasoned wizard, Brack quickly recognized the inherent value of these data visualization methods.

They could be applied beyond potion field management, even to spell model analysis.

Brack praised, “Helag, did you come up with all this?”

Helag modestly smiled. “Just something I tinkered with in my spare time.”

“A genius! Larry wasn’t wrong; you’re a true genius!” Brack exclaimed.

He continued examining the parchment. “I see you’ve written growth trends and potential issues for each potion field over seven days, a month, and three months. How did you do this?”

Helag explained, “It’s based on existing knowledge and predictions. It may not be entirely accurate, but it provides a reference. If predicted issues arise, they can be addressed early.”

Brack reviewed the content, comparing it with his experience, and found most of it aligned.

He was knowledgeable but lacked the time and energy to oversee every potion field.

“This is excellent. I’ll have them copied and distributed,” Brack decided.

Helag added, “I’ll update the content monthly, making real-time adjustments based on growth conditions.”

Brack considered and said, “Don’t spend too much time on this. Your cultivation is also important.”

“It’s fine. It won’t take much time. Once the data model is established, only minor adjustments are needed,” Helag explained.

This work wouldn’t consume his time; Deep Blue could handle the data analysis.

The parchments were quickly copied into dozens of sets and distributed to the wizard apprentices and knights managing the potion fields.

Helag gathered them in the potion field’s clearing, explaining how to interpret the data.

The wizard apprentices, being smarter than average, quickly grasped the data visualization and plans with little effort.

The knights, however, learned more slowly, struggling with many concepts.

These knights were literate but lacked advanced knowledge.

Unlike wizard apprentices, who studied basic math and science.

There was no choice but to take it slow.

“If you have questions, feel free to ask me or help each other,” Helag instructed.

The apprentices and knights nodded, studying the parchments carefully.

One perceptive apprentice murmured, “This could replace us.”

He realized that with this system, fewer people were needed to oversee the potion fields.

They could simply follow the plans and address issues as scheduled, without constantly monitoring every plot.

Over the next two weeks, the apprentices and knights familiarized themselves with the plans and data, gradually learning to manage the fields accordingly.

Helag initially spent time guiding them, combining practical demonstrations with explanations. They eventually understood.

Now, Helag could confidently let them handle things independently.

A few days later, Brack sent word that there were updates on some first-level spells.

Helag hurried over, and Brack said, “Based on your request, the family found three first-level spells. See if you’re interested. If you want them, we’ll buy them for you.”