My inventory is full of monster materials.

Chapter 126 Copying Scrolls

Shasha~

Mark sat upright at his desk, his expression focused, his fingertips gently holding a crystal ink pen, the ink inside slowly sinking with his movements.

The golden nib at the tip of the pen was slightly tilted, dipped in magical ink that shimmered with a pale blue light, and used to outline mysterious runes on the smooth, white parchment.

At this moment, Mark was like a calligrapher immersed in creation, with magical runes flowing from the tip of his pen, the lines smooth and echoing each other, gradually forming a complete magical effect loop.

As the last stroke was made, all the runes on the parchment suddenly lit up with a faint blue light. The light shimmered and then slowly dimmed after a moment, leaving an imprint on the paper.

Mark let out a soft sigh, raised his hand to rub his slightly sore wrist, his fingertips brushing across the surface of the scroll, a faint smile flashing in his eyes.

Just then, a pale blue light screen appeared out of thin air before our eyes:

["Basic Magic Item Crafting" upgraded to Ma, base attribute "Intelligence" +1.]

[Detected "Exceptional Intelligence I (Green)"; Intelligence enhancement is ineffective.]

[Base Intelligence ≥ 15 detected, meeting the promotion requirements, and obtaining "Intermediate Magic Item Crafting (Green)".]

Specialty "Intermediate Magic Item Crafting Lv1 (Green)": Magic item crafting success rate +24% (only for green quality and below).

["Basic Skill for Mage Scroll Copying" upgraded to Ma, base attribute "Intelligence" +1.]

[Detected "Exceptional Intelligence I (Green)"; Intelligence enhancement is ineffective.]

[Base Intelligence ≥ 15 detected, meeting the promotion requirements, obtain "Mage Scroll Advancement (Green)".]

Specialty "Advanced Mage Scroll Copying Lv1 (Green)": Scroll production efficiency +24%.

Mark's interest in copying spell scrolls didn't come suddenly.

Three days ago, Mark returned from the black market with a full load of goods, but suffered a back injury from the Dark Corrosion. After being treated by Clyde, he has been recuperating ever since.

With nothing else to do and no way to go to the training grounds for enjoyable spell practice, Mark devoted himself to studying "Elementary Magic Item Making" and "Mage's Manual: Basic Edition".

After receiving these two books from his senior, Cecily, he only studied them briefly to get started, and later neglected his studies due to being busy with other matters.

However, with his high Intelligence attribute of 26 points and the reinforcement of a large amount of practice materials, he quickly got into the swing of things and successfully leveled up his two basic feats to the maximum level.

The only thing that Mark found regrettable was that the intelligence boost from maxing out a skill was ineffective.

Because of the influence of "Superior Intelligence!", all things of white quality cannot bring about an increase in intelligence.

Back to the present, Mark tidied up the messy papers and ink on the table, carefully checked them again, and found that the valid spell scrolls were:

9 volumes of the 0-ring spell "Freezing Ray";

Volume 3, 1st Ring spell "Eye of Surveillance".

This is Mark's achievement over the past three days. It seems like a lot, but it has taken a lot of effort and money.

To practice his techniques and familiarize himself with the runes, Mark wasted 30-40 crafting materials, which amounted to over a hundred gold coins.

However, Mark also gained a lot in the process.

The main difficulties in making spell scrolls lie in two aspects.

Firstly, spell proficiency.

To create a scroll of a spell, the first prerequisite is to master that spell. The higher the proficiency, the more accurate the rune drawing will be, and the higher the success rate of creation will be.

Secondly, the material of the reel.

Spell scrolls, as one-time use spells, are highly favored by non-mage professions.

The reason for this is that the conditions for using spell scrolls are extremely simple. You only need to tear the scroll or trigger it with mental power to release the spell contained on the scroll.

In other words, the scroll must carry the full magical effect of the spell.

Therefore, the substrate for making the roll is extremely demanding and cannot tolerate the slightest carelessness.

Generally speaking, a level 0 spell scroll only requires fine parchment.

However, starting with first-ring spells, parchment must undergo several processes, including soaking in special magical potions and air-drying.

Some high-level spell scrolls even require precious monster materials, such as treant fibers and dragon leather.

Furthermore, the ink used to write on the spell scrolls was by no means ordinary.

To preserve the magical energy of a scroll, a common practice is to finely grind a magic stone and mix it into the ink, or to brew ink using materials such as monster blood.

Otherwise, the spell scroll will become ineffective as the magical energy dissipates over time.

Mark stared at the neatly bundled rolls on the table and muttered to himself.

"Magical artifacts are indeed an expensive business. Ordinary people simply cannot afford to maintain them, but once a breakthrough is made, they become a continuous money tree."

Suddenly, Mark thought of his good friend Clyde.

As a certified alchemist, one can easily concoct a magic potion and sell it for hundreds of gold coins.

However, according to Mark's in-depth understanding, Clyde did not have a family to support him and seemed to have been receiving funding from the behind-the-scenes owner of "Fluorescent Herbalist Shop".

Could there be some story behind this?

Forget it, I should just focus on being more careful with myself.

Putting aside unfounded speculation, Mark's attention returned to the present.

In scroll copying, he has already gotten on track, possessing two specializations: "Intermediate Magic Item Crafting" and "Advanced Mage Scroll Copying".

Not only has the success rate and efficiency of production been greatly improved, but you can also try to create "green premium" magical items.

Mark is now completely self-sufficient.

So, should we open a magic shop?

Mark shook his head.

He's very knowledgeable in biology, but only has a superficial understanding of business and trade. He might end up getting himself into trouble while trying to start a business.

Furthermore, his core focus is on studying magic and improving his strength.

This is the foundation for establishing a foothold.

Wasting too much time and energy on making money is putting the cart before the horse.

However, Mark did not completely rule out the idea of ​​making money.

Perhaps you could find a reliable merchant channel to list the scrolls and basic magical items you make in your spare time, which could supplement your household income to some extent.

Of course, he's not that short of money right now.

There's no other reason than that there's still over three thousand gold coins in cash flow lying in the dimensional bag.

dong dong!

Two crisp knocks broke the silence, and a handsome young man wearing gold-rimmed glasses stood beside the open door.

He wore a neat light gray robe, stood tall and straight, and held a thick stack of documents tightly in his arms, with a somewhat restrained expression.

"Team leader, I'm coming in."

Mark's thoughts were abruptly interrupted, his brows furrowing slightly, but when he turned and saw the source of the voice, his expression softened instantly, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

"It's Dylan! Come here quickly, I have something I want to ask you."

Upon hearing this, Dylan's face became even more tense. He nodded slightly, quickly stepped forward with the documents in his arms, and gently placed them on the desk.

Before Mark could even speak, Dylan picked up the top copy of the experimental data and handed it to him.

"This is the latest experimental progress report for the 0mega-3 project. Following your initial research direction, we focused on investigating the structure-concentration relationship of neuropsychedelic toxins. We conducted a full twenty sets of control experiments during this period, and finally, we have made some preliminary findings."

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Mark had no choice but to reach out and take the document, then quickly flipped through the experimental data.

At this point, Dylan began to explain in an orderly manner.

"We have found that neuropsychedelic toxins exhibit drastically different structures at different concentrations, and the effects produced also vary accordingly."

Dylan then paused, his tone becoming serious.

"But now, the key to the project lies in the extraction of the concentration of neuro-hallucinogenic toxins."

"We tried various methods such as distillation, cold extraction, and centrifugation, but none of them could accurately purify the target concentration."

"Because it is too unstable, the slightest carelessness can lead to experimental failure, which is our biggest challenge at present."

Dylan looked at Mark with a serious expression and expectant eyes.

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Mark silently looked down at the documents, his face showing deep thought, but he was actually feeling a little uneasy.

To be honest, Mark doesn't pay much attention to the topic of "Omega-3".

Initially, it was just a spur-of-the-moment idea that laid the groundwork for research, and afterwards, I simply became a hands-off manager.

Compared to Professor Morris, Mark's most responsible trait was his ability to attend project seminars on time and occasionally offer constructive suggestions.

However, the final implementation of the project and the advancement of the experiment depended entirely on Dylan and Clyde's hard work.

Unfortunately, Mark was better at practical operations, such as dissecting and manipulating corpses, rather than burying himself in tedious experimental data and making records and observations.

However, a thought suddenly flashed through Mark's mind regarding the "concentration of neuro-hallucinogenic toxins" that Dylan mentioned.

Mind Flayer modifies the core of the Slime King!

[The Mind Flayer's Brain-Modified Slime King Core (Green)]

Completeness: 100%

[Effect]: 0-ring "Mind Encoding", 1-ring "Charming Humans", 2-ring "Suggestion"

[Special]: Activation (57/100) - Requires sacrificing brain matter. This is not Mark's sudden idea.

All current neuro-hallucinogenic toxins originate from this mutated core.

If we contribute this core to the research team, will it lead to a breakthrough in overcoming the concentration bottleneck?

At this point, Mark began to carefully assess the gains and losses in his mind.

The three spells that come with this core are no longer very useful.

Mark could easily go to the Mage Guild library and borrow the corresponding spell skill books to learn on his own.

With his class traits "Novice in Magic" and "Intelligence 26", learning a 2nd-level spell is not a problem.

Therefore, donating this core is not an impossible feasibility.

But just then, Mark noticed the description of the material: "Activation (57/100)".

Since arriving in Sergei City, Mark has been busy with various unexpected matters, to the point that he almost forgot that the core has such a special attribute.

I wonder what changes will occur to this core once enough brain matter is sacrificed to maximize the "activation" progress?

After a moment's thought, Mark had made up his mind.

First, we need to find a way to activate the "activation" property of this material. No matter what changes will occur in the end, we will donate it to the research team to help the "0mega-3" project break through its bottleneck.

Gathering his thoughts, Mark closed the folder in his hand, gently placed it back on the table, looked up at Dylan who was still waiting anxiously, and took the initiative to encourage him.

"Well done! I knew I hadn't misjudged you. You've all worked hard these past few days. As for the current problems with the project, I have a solution."

A flicker of joy flashed in Dylan's eyes, and he quickly pressed for an answer.

"Team leader, do you have any ideas?"

"Go and prepare a large quantity of animal brains for me, the more the better, I need them."

"Animal brain?"

Dylan looked puzzled, scratched his head, and asked.

"Team leader, what do you need this for? What does it have to do with the project?"

Mark, feigning seriousness, waved his hand vaguely.

"You can take care of it. It will be very useful for the project. Once it's done, contact Lina. She'll handle everything."

"Okay, team leader! I'll get right on it!"

Despite his doubts, Dylan nodded out of trust in Mark, quickly and efficiently organized the documents on the table, tucked them into his arms, and turned to leave.

Mark was looking at the diligent young man with a look of satisfaction, but as soon as he remembered his original purpose for calling Dylan over, he quickly called out to stop him.

"Hey, Dylan! Wait a minute!"

Dylan paused, then turned around in confusion as he reached the door and asked.

"Team leader, is there anything else?"

"Cough cough."

Mark covered his mouth with his hand and coughed lightly twice, beckoned the other person to come closer, and then said kindly.

"We're good buddies, so you don't need to call me team leader anymore. Just call me Mark, so it won't feel too formal."

Dylan was taken aback by what he heard.

He wasn't stupid; he knew Mark must have something on his mind, so he asked.

"Uh...Mark, is something the matter?"

Mark leaned forward slightly, lowered his voice, and asked cryptically.

"You should know about Operation Wolf Extermination, right?"

Upon hearing the words "Wolf Exterminate," Dylan's expression instantly turned serious. He leaned forward, leaned closer, and whispered with his lips raised to his finger.

"Of course I know! This matter has caused a huge uproar in the aristocratic circles. I heard that many scions of prominent families in the anti-bandit joint brigade have been killed and their bodies have been lost."

Mark nodded, gaining a clearer understanding of the extent of the deterioration in Operation Wolf Annihilation.

But Mark had promised the owner of the Violet Tavern that he would help look after Henry and his friends, and he also wanted to lend a hand as much as possible.

That's why they specifically sought out Dylan, who came from a noble family, to find out the inside story of this matter.

"What are Netherworld's plans? What are the Mage's Guild's plans?"

Faced with Mark's barrage of questions, Dylan fell silent for a moment, his brow furrowed, before finally speaking.

"I'm not clear about the specific plans of the other forces in Sergei City, but I have heard my teacher mention some of the plans of the Mage Guild."

At this point, Dylan lowered his voice and continued.

"The association plans to send six full-fledged mages and fifty mage apprentices to form a military mage team to support the regular army of Sergei City, which is trapped on the front lines."

Mark's eyes lit up instantly; this was exactly the key information he wanted to know. He quickly pressed on, "Who is leading this troop of accompanying mages?"

Dylan thought for a while before saying a name.

"Osborn Fox, the 'bookworm'."