The Witch's Wandering Alchemist's Diary

Chapter 95 Fyodor's Spell Collection [4k]

The tavern's style is also more savage.

The tavern was filled with decorations of severed heads, and the tavern itself was a strong, muscular man.

Behind him hung a pair of heavy axes.

Lou Le tapped the table: "I want to issue a task."

The burly man asked, "Master Mage, is this a hunting mission or an intelligence mission?"

"Yes, we have them all."

Lou Le said, "I need news about the mad witch."

"In addition, I'm collecting the corpses of various monsters. Their claws, fangs, feathers from their wings, nails, bones, tendons, or blood, etc."

"But I don't need all these things from every monster. You can bring them to the Witch's Alchemy Hut by the lake after you encounter something that might be useful for alchemy."

"I will conduct an assessment and evaluation before paying you."

"There are also all sorts of wondrous crops, each with its own story and legend, or even those possessing special energy."

"The information about the mad witch is a short-term mission. Once it's submitted by an individual for the first time, the mission ends. I will go and verify its authenticity. If it's true, I will give that person a healing potion. Even a few words of information are acceptable, as long as they are not fabricated."

"As for the other two tasks, they are long-term tasks. As long as I'm in Graystone City, I will continue to collect these things."

"I will use various types of potions as payment for everything. If what you offer is not enough to exchange for a potion, then I will give you tokens. Once you have accumulated enough tokens, you will be able to obtain a potion from me."

Lou Le took out a bottle of treatment potion and placed it on the table: "This is the cost."

The boss had written all the requirements on a piece of sheepskin and hung it on the wall inside the mouth of a lion.

It looks like a lion is biting into this sheepskin.

He said, "Master, you don't need to pay any fees. Your reputation has already spread from the dungeon camp, and you are a distinguished guest of our Execution Tavern. There is no need for these fees at all; your name alone is enough to convince people that your mission is genuine."

Lou Le nodded and then left the tavern.

Once back on horseback, Loule and Limera prepared to visit the local mages and exchange spells.

This is how a monk studies.

This is mainly because mages value knowledge highly and are very protective of their own magical abilities.

For common spells, most mages have dungeons available.

These are unique magical techniques, and I will never pass them on to outsiders!

Unless you use other spells to exchange for it!

Lou Le, on the other hand, had ample leverage; her only second-circle spell, [Insect Domination], was of considerable value.

Moreover, with just a little hype, its value can be further inflated.

"Mera, you said that there are druids among the elves who like to use insects, right?"

Lou Le asked softly.

"That's right, Miss Lou Le."

Limera said, "Wilderness Druids, or Tundra Druids, or even the Samsara faction, all use insects."

"Or rather, aside from certain elves that conform to human stereotypes, other elves all use insect-based magic. After all, it has high attack power and is very versatile."

"That's enough."

Lou Le was very satisfied.

The three towers of Graystone City are white, black, and gray.

Lou Le arrived in front of the black tower.

As soon as they arrived, a mage apprentice opened the door.

She bowed and said, "Respected weaver, the teacher has been waiting for you for a long time."

Lou Le was not surprised by this; the mage tower served as a watchtower, monitoring every move in the city.

Upon entering the black tower, Lou Le discovered that the first floor had no rooms at all; all he could see were two staircases spiraling up the walls.

"Please come up to the second floor, weaver."

As the apprentice mage spoke, she led Lou Le and Li Mei up to the second floor.

Limela followed Lou Le, and when they arrived on the second floor, Lou Le discovered that the second floor was also very spacious.

The space is set up like a library, with bookshelves leaning against the walls, a semi-circular sofa in the center, and simple round tables and wooden chairs around it.

It appears that those round tables and wooden chairs were used by the apprentices.

Although a mage apprentice can already swagger around and be called an adult.

However, inside the Mage Tower, it is still the bottom level.

Or rather, apart from the formal mages, everyone else is at the bottom.

Apprentice monks are at a lower level than monk apprentices, but the existence of apprentice monks makes monk apprentices seem like they are in the middle level.

In order to become a Dharma Master, a Dharma Master's apprentice needs to modify his or her organs or crystals through meditation.

Once you take that step, strictly speaking, you are no longer human.

The mage of the Black Tower was a middle-aged man wearing a loose mage's robe, the sleeves of which were covered in ink stains.

The nails are slightly long, and there is a dent on the index finger.

It seems he is a research-oriented mage.

Lou Le thought to himself that this time things might go smoothly.

"Fyodor, a first-circle mage."

The middle-aged man spoke somewhat calmly, but Lou Le thought he had stayed up late yesterday, which was why he was not energetic today.

After all, those dark circles under the eyes are already terrifying.

"Master Yi Huan, Lou Le."

Lou Le introduced the situation as usual, and then looked at Limeira behind him.

"Druid, Limeira."

This was the first time Limella had introduced herself like this.

The gazes of the surrounding apprentice monks and novice monks suddenly shifted from indifference to respect.

This is a Druid! A class even rarer than a Mage.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the two finally sat down.

The mage apprentices stood behind Fyodor, while Limera stood to the side of Loule.

Fyodor wondered: What is the background of this Lou Le? How did she manage to turn a druid into her maid?

Even a sixth-ring mage couldn't do something like that.

Those elves with their long ears are stubborn and difficult to deal with. If you offend an elf, your family will suffer retribution that lasts for centuries.

He paused, then said solemnly, "Venerable Lou Le, what brings you to Graystone City?"

"It's just traveling around the world."

Lou Le looked relaxed, as if this matter was not worth mentioning.

But in this backward world, traveling far away is a very serious matter. Sometimes, the one-way trip you take with you is the last time you'll ever see someone.

Lou Le said slowly, "We'll also travel and study, and learn magic along the way."

Fyodor wasn't surprised; that's how mages are. The pursuit of magic is their highest ideal, and if Loule's price is right, he can teach him some spells.

"Venerable Lou Le, you are free to borrow any of the books in this library. This place was originally opened to other monks for a fee for their use and visits."

Lou Le glanced at the books around him and knew without looking that they were all basic books.

But she really wanted to see it!

If she reads these books, her understanding of the world will be completely complete, and she will be no different from the natives.

Even some indigenous people don't understand the world as well as she does.

"Then thank you, Mage Fyodor." Lou Le took a sip of tea. "However, I'm here today to exchange for some magic."

"I have a second-level spell and many first-level spells. I'd like to exchange them for some spells I've never seen before."

Lou Le took out a scroll and placed it on the table.

If gazes possess warmth, then this scroll has already been ignited.

The difference between first-order and second-order spells is like heaven and earth. If you have never seen a second-order spell, you will never be able to imagine what a second-order spell looks like.

Fyodor paused for a moment before saying, "I only have two second-circle spells, but I don't know if their value is the same as yours."

"My spell is a second-level spell that controls insects."

Lou Le had just uttered those words when the other mage apprentices began to look down on him.

Fyodor frowned.

"But it's not just about controlling insects," Lou Le said; "It allows you to give an insect the status of king in its colony and use it to manipulate the colonies it can control."

"However, it requires mana to be consumed every moment, and the size of the colony depends on how much insects you control and how much mana you have."

"So it's such a complicated spell?"

As Fyodor spoke, he looked at the scroll with a conflicted expression.

The more complex the spell, the more knowledge you gain from studying it.

They even create their own spells.

"Master Lou Le, among spells of the same level, the most precious are those with various strange effects, followed by defensive spells, and lastly combat spells. Your spell, however, has the functions of manipulation, similar to group charm, and granting status."

"Even though it's for insects, it's rare enough."

Fyodor said, "My second-level spells consist of one defensive spell and one offensive spell. Therefore, I am missing one second-level spell, which I cannot exchange with you. If you are willing, I am willing to make up the difference with a few first-level spells."

Lou Le nodded upon hearing Fyodor's words: "Alright. But I want to choose three first-circle spells myself."

Fyodor agreed without much hesitation.

Because when a mage studies magic, they can apply their knowledge to other areas.

If we can control insects, then perhaps we can develop a way to control humans. If we can bestow the status of an insect king, then we can bestow the status of a human king.

This can be considered the upper limit of research.

That's why the value of this "insect dominator" is so high.

Its scalability is simply amazing!

"Please wait a moment, Venerable Loule. You can wander around here and read some books. I will give you a month of free reading time."

After Fyodor finished speaking, he went upstairs.

His mage apprentices, meanwhile, waited attentively beside Lou Le for his instructions.

Lou Le ignored them and said to Limeira, "Mela, you can go and look at these books. Learn some basic knowledge about spellcasters."

Limela responded and walked towards the bookshelf.

Lou Le was also casually browsing through books on the bookshelf. There were all sorts of books here, and Lou Le was completely absorbed, gaining a deeper understanding of this world.

It contains a wide variety of geographical customs, ethnic preferences, and other fragmented knowledge.

Lou Le also learned that the original name of a pharmacist was herbalist.

Herbalists do not rely solely on alchemists' potions to cure diseases.

They are more like alchemists who don't concoct potions. They know how to combine various herbs and can create various herbal formulas by simply grinding and mixing or extracting these herbs.

Most of these herbal remedies are applied to the human body and have various effects on it.

This profession originated from witch doctors, and there were many such witch doctors among the northern barbarians.

The reason they are called pharmacists is because most herbalists nowadays prefer to use medicine for treatment, so due to prejudice, they became known as pharmacists.

After watching for a while, Fyodor finally came down with a small box.

Lou Le and Limela returned to their positions.

Fyodor said, "My two second-circle spells are, one is called 'Guardian Winds,' a defensive spell, and the other is 'Web of the Spider.' Guardian Winds summons winds around the body, which can deflect arrows and small fireballs from mages."

"As for the first-level spells, they are all here."

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Lou Le opened the box and examined it carefully.

She chose three first-level spells: [Mage Armor], [Cold and Heat Resistance], and [Alarm].

The Mage Armor is a superior version of the Lesser Mage Armor, while the Cold and Heat Resistant Loule has been something I've wanted for a long time.

With this spell, I won't feel so uncomfortable when I enter certain abnormal environments.

The Alarm spell, on the other hand, can set a marker at a location, which will notify the mage if the marker is triggered.

Or it could be a piercing scream that lasts for thirty seconds.

Lou Le thought this spell was useful and could be used to set traps in the future.

Fyodor handed several reels to Loule, who in turn handed his own reels to Fyodor.

Fyodor eagerly unrolled the scroll and examined it closely.

He was completely absorbed in looking at the intricate and exquisite spell models above.

Lou Le wasn't lying to him; they could use these spell models. However, it would consume more mana, and the effects might not be as good.

However, the mechanics of the spells remain unchanged.

"Venerable Loule, please make yourself at home."

After saying that, Fyodor couldn't wait to go upstairs to study the spell.

Lou Le collected all the spell scrolls and did not linger there.

Although I really want to continue reading, I can still come tomorrow.

The most important thing now is to imprint these spells onto the Witch's Spring, so that the Witch's Spring can be distorted and transformed.