Above the mage

Chapter 29 [Concealment Technique]

The magical runes on the Fang of Hidden Mist have been restored to their original state, regaining their luster and magical aura.

Its magical power did not seem to have been weakened by the previous damage; on the contrary, it seemed to have become more stable and powerful after being baptized by [Repair+].

Gao De focused his mental energy on the repaired Hidden Mist Fang with great anticipation.

Immediately, relevant information flow feedback came in:

You can cast the first-level spell [Hidden Mist] once a day without consuming any resources.

When the Hidden Mist spell is cast, the Hidden Mist Fang will be enchanted, causing greater damage when attacking.

[Hidden Mist] (Conjuration Spell, 1st Ring):

A cloud of mist, 20 feet high and 20 feet in radius, lasting for one minute, rises from around you, centered on you.

The fog is still, obscuring all vision, including darkness vision. No living being can see anything more than 5 feet (about 1.6 meters) away, and vision is greatly reduced within 5 feet.

A gentle breeze can disperse the clouds and fog within twenty seconds.

Strong winds can disperse it within five seconds.

The fog will be burned away by the flames.

This spell is ineffective in water.

It is a spell that has no destructive power.

Disappointed?

There's a little bit, but not much.

After all, just hearing this name, Gaode could roughly guess that it shouldn't be very dangerous.

At least it's not the worst-case scenario—at least it's a spell useful in combat, rather than a purely supportive spell like Heal.

Moreover, there was an unexpected surprise.

In addition to its own first-level spell, the Fang of the Hidden Mist has an extra effect: Demonic Transformation.

This is equivalent to an extraordinary item having two spells built-in.

Great reputations are never undeserved.

The fact that the Oakenli Merchant Guild can be called the most powerful magical alchemy and crafting guild on the entire continent is truly remarkable.

Gao De was eager to test the power of the Demonized Fang of Hidden Mist.

However, considering that Master Seda was in the herb garden, if he made any noise and attracted Master Seda's attention, there was a risk of prematurely exposing himself, so he decided to give up the idea.

How do I utilize this first-level spell?

Gaode fell into thought.

The alchemist's idea for creating the Fang of the Hidden Mist is obvious:

Create an environment favorable for melee combat using the Concealed Mist spell, and then attack using the greatly enhanced Concealed Mist Fang after being corrupted.

A very good collaboration.

The problem is that if you want to use the Fang of Hidden Mist to attack, you have to actively get close to the mage Sedar.

The mage Seda has at least two spells that require physical contact to take effect.

This contradicts Gaode's anticipated combat strategy.

"Huh?!" While deep in thought, Gao De suddenly noticed a note about the Concealing Mist spell, and a wonderful idea flashed through his mind.

"Perhaps it can also be used like this."

When Gaode returned to his bedroom, it was already late at night.

Amy was already fast asleep, as usual.

But this time, Gao De didn't tiptoe around as usual. Instead, he came to Amy's bedside and gently patted his shoulder.

"Hmm?" Amy woke up groggily.

"it's me."

"Gao De, what's wrong?" Amy's voice was still groggy, not fully awake.

As they were talking, Gao De had already lit the oil lamp in the room through the magician's hand.

In his actual hand lay five silver clover-shaped coins that shimmered with a faint silver light.

"Go to the city tomorrow and buy me some things. The rest of the money is your reward for your trouble," Gao De instructed.

"Huh? Why do you want to buy this?" Stimulated by the silver coin, Amy finally came to her full senses, sat up abruptly, and asked in confusion.

"Don't worry about it. Whether you help or not is just a matter of a word."

Amy lowered her head and thought carefully for a moment, then looked up at Gao De and said seriously, "Okay, I don't need any payment. I'll help you for free."

Gao De nodded and said just as earnestly, "Thank you."

Time passed by quietly, day by day.

Until the last day of the Awakening Month arrives.

This was the day Phil's Potions Shop would restock.

Just as noon approached, Master Seda personally left the herb garden.

Gao De, who had been keeping a close eye on Seddar's movements, knew perfectly well that Seddar was on his way to Phil's Potions Shop to retrieve the final ingredient needed to concoct a potion.

As soon as he saw him leave the herb garden, Gao De went straight into his workshop.

Of course, it wasn't for preparing basic spider venom potions.

At this critical juncture, he had neither the mood nor the need to do this pointless work anymore.

Gao De was making final preparations before his relationship with Master Seda broke down.

He took out the glass bottle he usually used to dispense potions, then cast [Acid Splash+] to obtain acid that could be kept for up to a day, and then put it into the bottle.

He then put these homemade acid bottles into the pockets of his clothes.

After checking it and confirming that it wouldn't make any unusual noises when moved, and that it wasn't noticeable from the outside, I breathed a sigh of relief.

Do your best and leave the rest to fate.

Gaode has made as many preparations as possible within its limited capabilities, but whether it will succeed in the end depends on a bit of luck.

It took Master Seda two full hours to return to the herb garden.

I deliberately chose to meet Gao De, who was leaving the office at that moment, in the corridor.

"Master." Gao De stepped aside, respectfully making way for Master Seda.

Master Seda merely glanced at Gaode expressionlessly, without replying, and coldly brushed past him.

Watching Master Seda's figure disappear from sight, Gao De began to walk again.

Although the monk Seda tried his best to appear emotionless, he could still clearly sense the fervor in Seda's eyes today, indicating that he was in a state of excitement.

"Get excited, the more excited the better," Gao De thought to himself.

While the sorcerer Seda returned to his room and began his seclusion to concoct potions, God was not idle either.

He planned out the details of the final showdown in advance in his mind, and rehearsed it in his head.

He carefully considered every possible scenario after his confrontation with Master Seda, mentally rehearsing various dangers that had not yet occurred and devising corresponding countermeasures.

Then, we wait for news from Master Seda, perhaps today, perhaps tomorrow.

That night, Gao De did not receive the summons from Master Seda, but he also barely slept a wink.

The first day of the Spring Sprout Month.

morning.

In front of the long wooden table.

The monk Seda, whose face clearly showed signs of exhaustion, seemed somewhat dazed, standing there blankly, lost in thought.

Much later.

He raised his hand, his gaze fixed on the potion he had just concocted. He gently shook the bottle, his eyes following the movement of the liquid inside, his heart filled with turmoil and anxiety.

"This should work this time, right?"

Although Master Seda felt confident this time, he couldn't help but feel anxious when the time came.

"We'll see when we try." Master Seda gritted his teeth, suppressing his restless emotions, and finally stopped worrying about it.

"Summon Gao De to test the drug," he ordered.

(End of this chapter)