My inventory is full of monster materials.

Chapter 36 Henry's Plea

But before Henry could be happy for even a few seconds, Clyde poured cold water on his joy.

"Now, to ensure that you 'White Eagles' can fulfill my mission, I will test the spell!"

"..."

Henry and his teammates exchanged bewildered glances, while Mark remained remarkably calm.

After all, he was the chief pharmacist of the apothecary. Although he looked like a scholar, he was ultimately a businessman.

Even if you take the initiative to ask for cooperation, you still need to assess your capabilities and determine whether you can achieve the predetermined goals.

Clyde looked at Madeline, then at Mark, and said in a deep voice.

"I have only one standard for testing: Mr. Mark's 'cryotherapy' must be powerful enough."

At this moment, Mark and Henry were both pondering their own thoughts on the Slime King's combat strength or characteristics, but Brady blurted out something quite out of place.

"Hey! This is a trade secret, you'll have to pay extra."

"?!" x6

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.

Everyone was a little dumbfounded, even the most innocent Emily couldn't bear to look at them and silently prayed.

At that moment, Henry's mind raced, and he immediately pressed Brady's dog head down and kowtowed repeatedly to the other side in apology.

"I apologize, Lord Clyde. This young man is new to the business and doesn't know any better. Please forgive him if he offends you in any way."

"Didn't Brother Mark just do that too..."

"Shut up, and don't say a word from now on."

With a shout from Henry, the little red-haired boy was completely subdued.

Mark was speechless.

Can they be the same?

From the moment he first refused Clyde's request to the moment Clyde offered him the potion as "apology," the two had already gone through a tug-of-war.

This at least ensures the independence and sovereignty of "White Eagle," preventing them from blindly following the guild's arrangements and giving them the right to refuse the commission.

But from the moment Henry accepted the potion, it meant that "White Eagle" wanted to take on the business and was willing to listen to the other party's demands; these were all tacit understandings between the two parties.

Simply put, it's now the other side's turn.

Clyde made a demand, which "White Eagle" had to meet.

If they can't reach an agreement, then they should each go their own way. As for the medicine, consider it a gift or an appearance fee.

However, Brady's naive questioning not only broke the unspoken rules but also made him seem greedy.

So, Little Red Hair, you still need to learn more about social etiquette in the future.

However, in the face of Brady's offense, the apothecary Clyde seemed to be exceptionally tolerant and went a step further to show his sincerity.

"It's alright. Let me tell you in advance, if this mission is successfully completed, I can provide each of you with one opportunity to brew an 'attribute potion'."

"ha?"

Henry, who was still pressing his head down, was first stunned, then he slammed down on his chair with a "bang" and stood up, lying on the table like a giant bear, questioning Clyde across from him.

"What kinds of attribute potions can you brew?!"

Clang!

The young knight who had been standing behind Clyde suddenly stepped forward and drew his sword from its sheath as a warning.

But Henry remained motionless, his eyes fixed intently on Clyde.

Mark had never seen this honest man so out of control, so he stepped forward, put his hand on Henry's shoulder, and tried to persuade him.

"Henry, calm down."

Emily and Brady also realized something was wrong and tried to dissuade her.

"Mr. Henry, this is the guild."

"Uncle Henry, you just told me not to offend anyone!"

Henry, however, remained deaf to their pleas.

Until the pharmacist said softly with a half-smile.

"I can concoct three attribute potions: the strength of a bear, the agility of a cat, and the wisdom of an owl."

"Phew~"

Hearing this answer, Henry breathed a sigh of relief and sat back down in his seat.

But his cold expression and the clenched fist under the table both proved that this big man was not at peace inside.

At this moment, Henry looked very seriously into Mark's eyes and said...

"Mark, we absolutely must secure this commission this time."

That's a strange behavior.

Mark asked, puzzled.

"What's wrong with Henry? Why are you so agitated?"

"Because your captain already has a Strength of 9."

The speaker was Madeleine, who was in the main seat.

Mark and the others all looked over, but she remained calm and spoke fluently.

"Regardless of the path taken, the attribute requirements for the first job advancement for warriors are always 'Strength ≥ 10, Constitution ≥ 6'."

"I've seen your captain's past records. His physique is definitely not a problem. The only thing he lacks is strength."

"The potion 'Bear's Strength' permanently increases the user's strength by 1-3 points, but can only be taken once. So now you know why he was so excited."

"One more thing, the guild's rewards for this mission include one exchange for D-grade materials."

After saying that, Madeline put her hands in front of her and smiled at the "White Eagle" squad.

Exchange for D-grade materials.

Mark pondered to himself for a moment.

In the Adventurers' Guild's quest points system, material exchange is one of the most crucial functions.

And D-grade materials... correspond to Tier 1 monster materials?

For a fleeting moment, Mark saw through the true nature of this invitation.

But before Mark could react, it was Henry who reacted first.

The big man, looking guilty, explained to Mark with a puzzled expression.

"Mark, actually I have already mastered all three skills: 'Cleave,' 'Shield Slam,' and 'Taunt,' which meet the skill requirements for job advancement."

"Furthermore, I have also assessed my attribute potential. My current strength is 9 points and my potential is 12 points, so taking 'Bear Power' will not be a waste at all. It may even increase my chances of changing jobs."

"This time, as long as I complete the mission and take the potion, I will meet the attribute requirements for job advancement. All that's left is the job advancement badge."

After saying this, Henry sighed and said no more.

While Emily and Brady were still pleased with Henry's progress.

Mark, however, thought of a certain possibility, and his face turned very ugly.

"Henry, you wouldn't happen to be...?"

"mark!"

Henry suddenly shouted, interrupting Mark's next words. Immediately, realizing his mistake, the man pleaded in a low voice, his eyes slightly red.

"Mark...please, please help me!"

"..."

In the instant Mark gasped for breath, everything was understood without words.

But then his expression turned serious, and he patted the man's shoulder heavily.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely help you if I can."

"Thank you, Mark."

Henry took a deep breath, his expression turned serious, and he sat upright with his arms crossed.

"Huh?" x2

Emily and Brady were completely bewildered – when did the team start using encrypted communication?

Mark composed himself and then earnestly questioned Clyde.

"Tell me, how do you intend to test my magic? We agreed beforehand that you must provide a quantifiable standard, not just whatever you say."

Clyde nodded slightly, agreeing with this statement.

"Let's follow the standards of the magic academy."

"Let me explain briefly. The ultimate expression of magic is magical effect, which is usually manifested in three aspects: damage, control, and support."

For example, the effectiveness ratio of "Fire Arrow" is 7:3:0 (damage:control:support), so it belongs to the offensive spell category.

"Conversely, the effectiveness ratio of 'Freezing Ray' is damage:control:support = 3:7:0, so it belongs to the control type of spell."

To better explain things to everyone, Clyde then pinned a large sheet of scrap paper to the wall and wrote down numerous calculation formulas on it.

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The basic formulas for magical effects, intelligence, and spell circles are:

E(n) = ω·2^α·1.2^n

among them,

E: Magical effect.

ω: Standard magic unit.

α: Spell Ring Number.

n: Current intelligence.

适用範围：N≥ 1，α=0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9。