Wizards: Starting with Synthetic Gems

Chapter 206 The Demon Plant Spokesperson Team
The waiter came over, and Zack immediately and skillfully ordered three servings of sun-dried salad as appetizers, three servings of tricolor salted steak as a main course, and firefly pudding for dessert.

After the waiter left, Locke explained to Captain Jack briefly, "Well, it's probably because I've been in contact with a lot of dark wizard apprentices lately. I recently captured a first-class wizard apprentice vampire, and I'm using him for experiments."

Of course, it's also possible that he learned archaeological magic, which resulted in a higher concentration of negative energy magic power on his body. This depends on whether the magic eye designed by his old friend Tyne detects dark wizards based on the concentration of negative energy particles or on the concentration of death aura (the aura left on the body after killing someone).

However, it is more likely that it is both.

Upon hearing Locke's explanation, Captain Jack's favor towards Locke increased even further. He smiled and said, "I see. I guessed so."

"You've captured a first-class wizard apprentice of the Blood Curse Court. As expected of a genius breeder, you're truly amazing. It's very difficult for us Storm Masters to capture our enemies. My enemies are either turned into charcoal by me or sliced ​​into countless pieces by my wind elemental magic."

Captain Jack explained, "The vampire's immortality curse is indeed powerful, but as long as you cut off their head, it won't be a problem."

"Therefore, we need to launch a saturation attack on the vampires from the very beginning."

"Many of our academy's white wizards suffer losses because they have too little experience fighting undead. They always stop once they think they've killed their opponent, in order to conserve their magic power. Little do they know that those disgusting undead must be completely shattered into pieces before their repulsive aura can be permanently eradicated from this world."

Locke nodded slightly to Captain Jack. "Indeed, I also discovered this when I was fighting vampires."

"In this respect, your storm mages' spells are still more convenient."

Captain Jack and Locke exchanged a smile. Captain Jack said, "Locke, it seems we still have a lot in common."

“You’re different from those breeders who only know how to do research. I respect those people, but I just can’t get along with them. Every time I talk to them, they spend all day discussing how to publish more articles.”

Captain Jack spread his hands and said, "Although the wizards in our combat department have recently been demanding higher and higher quality in terms of the quantity of articles, what determines whether we can be promoted or obtain more magical resources is still the number of enemies we kill."

"It is only during peacetime that publishing articles is more important for us combat wizards."

Locke waved his hand slightly, "Captain Jack, you can't say that. You battle wizards still have a lot to write about. You can fully utilize your advantages and resources to publish many high-quality articles, which will also greatly improve your combat abilities."

Captain Jack's right eye showed a hint of doubt. "We battle wizards actually have the advantage of publishing articles?"

"How to say?"

Zack was initially worried when he saw the two talking and tried to interrupt several times, but when he saw that Locke and Captain Jack were having a good conversation, he breathed a sigh of relief and poured himself a glass of witch's watermelon juice.

Locke then focused on telling Captain Jack at the dinner table about how he had captured the vampire apprentice, used him for experiments, and published articles about the forms of harm inflicted on vampires. He also pointed out that it would be easier for wizards in the combat department to write such articles.

Wizards in the combat division have easier access to the Academy's enemies and more practical experience fighting them.

Captain Jack nodded repeatedly after listening. "That's right, so it seems that our combat department's wizards do have their own unique advantages when it comes to writing articles."

"Especially during the Wizarding Wars, we'll be able to publish even more articles. Locke, my friend, your ideas are indeed worth learning from."

Captain Jack looked at Zack and smiled, "Zack, I really like the personality of the breeder you introduced me to this time."

"I know what you're after. This isn't the first time something like this has happened. Show me the information on the magical plant you want me to buy. If it's suitable, I can buy it."

Zack quickly said, "No, no, I really just wanted to treat you to dinner and introduce you to a friend I think is nice."

Captain Jack raised an eyebrow. "Zack, your only flaw is that you're too indirect."

Captain Jack looked at Locke and smiled, "Locke, I really like your personality, and I also really like your Crystal Palm Fire Lotus creation."

"The works of you breeders determine the fate of us wizards on the front lines. Of course, I am willing to lend a hand to your excellent works."

"Alright, let me take a look."

Zack immediately took out a document and a prepared order contract from his astral ring.

Captain Jack looked at the blank contract that Zack handed him along with the documents, somewhat speechless. "You said you were just inviting me to dinner, but you've already prepared the contract. Forget it, if it were just an invitation to dinner, I wouldn't have the time for that."

Zack smiled. Captain Jack opened the file and began to read it carefully. Although he wasn't a breeder or a plant wizard, he might not have eaten pork, but he could have at least seen pigs run.

He still knew some knowledge related to magical plants; at least he could understand the article Locke wrote about how magical plants could counter curse magic.

After reading the article, Captain Jack's eyes immediately lit up with great interest.

He then looked at the other documents that were handed over along with the data, including Locke's article on the specific damage mechanism of the Eye of Perseus against vampires, as well as the combat footage recorded by Locke using the True Sight Crystal Ball. Zack also transcribed these into a memory crystal and handed them to Captain Jack for reading.

Captain Jack exclaimed in amazement. "Locke, your research on vampires is truly profound. And the effectiveness of this defensive magical plant you've created is astonishing..."

Captain Jack looked at Locke and Zack. "Does a defensive magical plant of this caliber really need our team to endorse it? Shouldn't it be the champion?"

Captain Jack said indignantly, "I remember that every year, Qingmiao Studio's works are the same old gear-shaped iron thorn. It's a magical plant work, and it's so outdated. They keep repeating the same things year after year."

"It's been over 150 years! That Qingmiao Studio really never wants to do anything new or any new projects."

“Every time Qingmiao Studio participates in a competition, they bring out this thing, and they always win the championship,” Captain Jack said. “But I know that the Eye of Perseus Lichen is a more superior magical plant than the Gear Iron Thorn.”

"Any wizard on the front lines who saw this would come to the same conclusion."

Locke nodded slightly. "Thank you."

Zack sighed. "But the judges for the custom magical plant competition aren't you first-class wizard apprentices on the front lines, engaged in battle."

"That's why we need your team to be our spokesperson."

"The Eye of Perseus lichen is currently lacking in its past performance in war."

Captain Jack pondered for a moment, then said indignantly, "I don't understand what those high-ranking officials in administration are doing. They won't provide such excellent magical plant creations to our front lines, but instead keep ordering those outdated gear-shaped iron thorns."

"If the Gear Iron Thorns were really that useful, would so many of our men still be dying on the front lines!"

Locke and senior Zack exchanged a glance; it seemed like they had it in the bag this time.

Of course, Locke knew why Captain Jack looked down on Gear Iron Thorn so much; it wasn't that Gear Iron Thorn was really not good.

Rather, this thing, being the standard defensive magical plant of Lilith's Hut, has already been studied by the enemy many times, and various ways to break it have already been figured out.

Therefore, the performance was naturally not very good.

Qingmiao Studio participates in various competitions to obtain magical resources, so naturally they don't want to leave their comfort zone.

Qingmiao Studio naturally wouldn't want to take on a new project and risk participating in a competition.

For them, wouldn't it be better to honestly and steadily secure the resources from winning competitions?!

Zack pointed to the contract and said, "Captain Jack, you should purchase the Eye of Perseus first. How many do you want?"

Captain Jack pondered for a moment and said, "Originally, I only came here because of you and wanted to buy one or two to use, but I really can't let such good things go so easily."

Captain Jack looked at Locke and said, "Let's buy 10 plants first."

"It's a pity that it doesn't seem to have developed any matching spells; we can only use those old spells to use it. Locke, the plant breeder, when are you going to find a plant wizard to develop matching spells for this magical plant?"

"Of course, this level is sufficient for now."

Zack looked at Locke with curiosity. "Yes, Locke, this is also a very important matter, and it will greatly enhance the Eye of Perseus lichen."

(End of this chapter)