Wizard: Surviving in the Steam Age with Points for Demon Hunter

Chapter 100 Today is truly—a day of nothing going right.

Claire sat down next to him, a pitiful look on her pretty face. "I'm really just staying here temporarily this time..."

[Because your mental level exceeds 120, Claire Yuri Biondini's (original form) charm spell had no effect on you. Evaluation: Actually, she didn't need to go to such lengths; she could have simply lifted... Special Reward: Survival Points +2, Mental Level +1.]

The prompt flashed through Wayne's mind, but he wasn't paying attention to it.

Being stared at by Claire made his anger, which he had managed to suppress, surge up again.

To put it bluntly, he's really angry right now...

"Please?" Claire's eyes sparkled with a smile. "Brother Wayne!"

"No, that's not good!"

Wayne felt a chill run down his spine and took two steps back, refusing, "The Dawn Church's candidate saintess is right next to us, and Melbell is watching too..."

elder brother?

I don't know how old she is, but she's definitely older than him.

Moreover, such a form of address is clearly abnormal; heaven knows what she's up to.

Seeing his eyes regain their clarity, Claire pouted. "You're right, that guardian knight is really annoying. I wouldn't have dared to come over if it hadn't been raining."

"But speaking of which, that chosen one of dawn was also a pitiful person..."

"A pitiful person? Why do you say that?"

As a candidate for sainthood in the Church of Dawn, Carly can hardly be considered a pitiful person, right?

Compared to her, the Vázquez people living in the Laos neighborhood are truly pitiful.

But no one seems to be actively trying to save them; on the contrary, there are many entities like the Eternal Life Society and the Cult of Despair who treat them as expendable resources...

"You want to know?"

Wayne nodded. "I am indeed quite interested in the Church of Dawn, well, in the four major orthodox churches, and in you all."

"So, how about we make another deal?"

"What?"

"I'm telling you all this, and you're letting me stay here?"

"don't want!"

"Really don't want it? I know a lot of secrets that outsiders don't know. Even if you want to know the little secrets of the leader of the Dawn Church, you can have that."

Wayne: "..."

With Claire's strength, he couldn't stop her if she really wanted to stay. What does it matter whether there's a deal or not?

"So?" Claire leaned against the worktable, seemingly unconcerned about his refusal. "Do you agree to the deal?"

"No way. Even if you don't tell me, I'll find out sooner or later."

"Fine then, let that kind lady next to me continue to suffer."

Wayne remained unmoved, seemingly genuinely uninterested in these matters, and instead pointed out the window, asking, "What's with that deep-sea behemoth?"

"A deep-sea behemoth? That's quite a fitting name."

Claire didn't seem to really want to make a deal and didn't press the matter further. "It's a sea monster from the Sea of ​​Cordoba, and its strength is terrifying."

"If you had stared at it for a few more seconds, it would probably be dead beyond recognition."

"However, it is usually found in the deep sea, and very few people have seen it... I never expected it to be so close to the city-state this time."

"Oh? It won't attack Caster, will it?"

Claire said irritably, "If it really attacks, why would I stay here any longer?"

will not?

It's good that they won't attack here.

Wein breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Claire didn't know the name of the giant beast—Rasim—from what she had just said.

At that moment, Claire glanced around the workshop, as if she had discovered something new and interesting. "I just found out you can make potions too, huh? Perfect level??"

bad,

Wayne realized something was wrong. He had just finished making the Enlightenment Potion, but the monster had affected him so much that he had forgotten to put the potions away.

"Sigh, those..."

Before he could speak, Claire had already picked up two bottles of Perfect-grade Enlightenment Potions and was examining them closely, her face filled with surprise. "These really are Perfect-grade Enlightenment Potions... Did you really make these?"

Wei En didn't want to admit it, but there was still a crucible that hadn't been cleaned up, and the residue inside was still warm. He couldn't deny it even if he wanted to.

"Just lucky..."

Such a perfunctory explanation can only fool ignorant novices; he himself has little confidence in it.

really,

Claire licked her lips. "I didn't expect you to have this talent for potions... Now I'm becoming more and more interested in you, Master Apprentice."

It's as if you wouldn't be interested in me without these potions.

After muttering a few complaints to himself, Wayne put all the potions into his spatial ring. "Talent is often forced out. If you were stuck eating nothing but black bread every day, you'd find a way to make money too."

"Yeah?"

Claire watched his movements, and the smile and alluring expression on her face gradually faded until they disappeared, replaced by indifference and deathly silence.

A wizard apprentice who can disable her abilities is nothing to worry about; even if his strength increases rapidly, he doesn't pose much of a threat to her.

However, if we add the ability of "potion genius" to it, we have to reconsider.

[You are being targeted by Claire Yuri Biondini (her true form). Assessment: Proceed with caution. Reward: Survival Points +5.]

Wayne felt a jolt of fear. Only then did he notice Claire's expression. How frightening!

They were fine just a moment ago, how did they suddenly turn into this?

"What's wrong with you?"

Claire gazed at him with calm, emotionless eyes and slowly said, "I'm wondering if, given your talent, it's still appropriate to keep you at the Ghost School..."

"I'm an apprentice of the Ghosts, where else should I be if not with the Ghosts?"

"For example, our Immortal Society..."

Uh, the Immortal Society?

Is this an attempt to recruit?

Are you sure you're not joking?

Wei Enqian chuckled twice. "Well, why did you suddenly have this idea?"

"Just tell me, are you willing or not?"

Wei En wanted to refuse, but looking at her cold expression, he hesitated and said, "I don't know anything about your Eternal Life Society, and I need to stay in the Ghost Realm to study..."

"Joining us won't affect your studies; in fact, we'll provide you with all the resources you need for growth. As for learning about the Eternal Life Society, you'll find out once you join."

"..."

What's the difference between this and saying nothing at all?

Wei En gritted his teeth and said, "No, I'm very satisfied with my current life."

"Why not? Tell me." Claire continued to stare at him, a terrifying aura emanating from her.

Tell me... tell me about Gil.

The Eternal Life Society is clearly not a good place to go, need I say more?

"My current strength is too weak. Even if I joined you, I would only be a burden. Why don't we talk about this after I advance to a formal wizard?"

"A formal wizard?"

Claire glanced coldly at the little rascals on his head, and after a moment of silence, nodded and said, "Okay, but I have a condition."

"What are the conditions?"

Wei En secretly breathed a sigh of relief; it was good that they could communicate.

"Don't be nervous."

Claire's icy expression vanished instantly, replaced by her alluring demeanor once more. "The condition is that I will stay here until you advance in your level."

Wei En watched her perform her face-changing magic with a sense of frustration, "Uh..."

So you've come full circle again, haven't you?

For a moment, he was unsure whether Claire really wanted to recruit him...

"Since you haven't refused, I'll take that as a yes. Which room should I stay in? Or, how about I stay in the attic room too, and we sleep in the same bed? I wouldn't mind at all~"

Seeing her cheerful expression as she moved to her new home, Wei En pointed to the door with a headache.

"The one outside? You want me to live with the little zombie? Or do you want us to keep you company? That's not impossible..."

"roll!"

"Okay." Claire slipped out of the studio.

Wayne: "..."

What the hell is this?

This is worse than the deal I just agreed to; at least that way I could learn more about the secrets of the church and other organizations...

Just then, Claire poked her head in again, excitedly saying, "I've made my choice. I'll stay in the bedroom next to the living room downstairs."

"The room isn't big, but it's just big enough to fit all my luggage. I've finally found a place to stay in Castel. Thank you so much for taking me in, Master Apprentice!"

With that, she disappeared out the door again, seemingly to tidy up the room.

Wayne sighed. Actually, I wasn't that kind of person...

We can't win a fight, so this is the only option for now.

Looking at the tools on the table, he smiled bitterly and thought: With Claire around, how can he happily add points in the future?

Not long after, Claire peeked in again. "Um, I'm all packed up. Do you want to come live with me?"

"don't want!"

"Then I'm relieved. I usually keep the Soul Devouring Array running when I sleep at night. Don't sneak in, or you'll really die."

"..."

"Of course, you can tell me in advance if you want to~ I'll be waiting for you~" Claire winked at him charmingly, looking like she would agree as long as he asked.

"I still have a lot to do..." Wayne said helplessly when he saw her expression.

"Understood, then I won't bother you any longer. Goodnight, apprentice~"

After saying that, Claire disappeared outside the door, leaving only her magnetic voice echoing in the studio.

Rumble, rumble—

The thunder and flashes outside the window faintly illuminated the silhouette of Rasim, the deep-sea behemoth far away on the Sea of ​​Cordoba, making Wayne's expression increasingly uncertain.

Damn it, just you wait!

When my strength increases further, until I can beat you, I'll show you what real rope bondage is!

If I don't tie you up and make you into an 18+ character by then, I'll change my surname to yours!

With this in mind, Wayne got busy without stopping, preparing to learn all seven potion recipes he had previously purchased.

After all the potion ingredients have been processed into potions, they will be taken to the Nightmare World to be sold.

Just then, another voice rang out from outside the door, "Wei En..."

"You dare to come again?"

Wayne assumed it was that wretched woman Claire again, but when he turned around, he saw Miss Zombie already standing outside the door in her newly bought dress.

"...It fits quite well."

"What I'm trying to say is that I can accept general experiments."

After saying that, Sharapova turned and ran back to her room stiffly, looking as if she had encountered a pervert and wanted to run away but was too afraid to...

boom,

Hearing the door close, Wei En's lips twitched slightly.

What the heck is going on? Giving away a dress and getting a guinea pig in return?

He really didn't have such a perverted idea!

"Today is truly—everything is going wrong!"

After calming himself down, Wayne took out a set of potion ingredients and began making the potion.

The seven potions to be made this time are much more difficult than the previous three, with each potion recipe requiring at least five ingredients.

More materials mean a longer production time and more things to pay attention to during the process.

But having learned the basic potion recipes last time, Wayne was much faster this time.

[You have successfully created the antidote. Your Potions Knowledge Tree has increased by 1 level. Special Reward: +3 Survival Points, +1 Mental Level.]

【…】

[You have successfully crafted a Summoning Potion. Your Potions Knowledge Tree has increased by 1 level. Special Reward: +3 Survival Points, +1 Spirit Level.]

These seven potion recipes were all carefully selected and exchanged by Wayne.

Besides the Ghost School's unique Spirit Potion recipe, the other six are the Antidote, Shapeshifter, Stealth, Speed, Underwater Breathing, and Spirit Surge.

The most expensive of these is the Spirit Surge Potion, which increases the user's mental strength and mental recovery speed. It is a magic potion specifically designed for combat environments.

Wayne looked at the seven bottles of inferior potions on the table and thought to himself that even if he remembered all the precautions, he could not avoid the misfortune of having inferior potions for the first time.

During this period, the unexpected occurrences of fusion and collision of various materials increased exponentially, causing him considerable headaches.

According to the theory of potion-making, no two ingredients in this world are exactly the same.

The difference between a potion master and an apprentice lies in the fact that they can handle all unfavorable factors better and faster to complete the potion making process.

Next, Wayne increased the skill level of all seven potions to the maximum, so that potion mastery could be improved from beginner to expert.

1/1，2/2……10/10，

[Antidote Level 1 (10/10), upgrade?]

【promote.】

[Congratulations! Your Potions skill has been upgraded to the maximum level for Antidote Potions. Effect: The probability of crafting this potion with perfect quality is 100%.]

[Your Antidote Potion Proficiency level has reached the maximum. Your Potions Mastery progress: 4/10. Special Reward: Spirit Level +1.]

【…】

[Your Potion of Summoning Proficiency level has reached the maximum. Your Potions Mastery progress is 10/10. Special Reward: Spirit Level +1.]

[Congratulations! Your Potions skill has successfully advanced from Beginner to Proficient: 0/100. Special rewards: Survival Points +10, Resilience Rating +3, Spirit Rating +3.]

As his potion-making skills improved to the proficient level, the surge in his basic attributes, along with the vast amount of potion-making knowledge he gained, impacted Wayne.

"Well……"

Compared to the last improvement in runic literature, the amount of knowledge this time was significantly less, which greatly reduced Wei En's pain.

This introductory course to potion-making includes a wealth of fundamental knowledge on materials science, pharmacology, compatibility studies, alchemy, and toxicology.

The largest category is materials science, which includes the properties, classifications, formation methods, collection and storage methods of various extraordinary materials.

Secondly, there is pharmacology and compatibility science, which is the study of potion recipes based on materials science.

The least common is toxicology. According to the basic theory of potion science, almost all potion recipes can be turned into poison recipes.

The difference lies in the fact that most people are unaware of the effects of these poisons and the methods of antidote after the changes...

Here we must mention the antidote, a magical potion that can neutralize most poisons, its principle being to neutralize the toxins.

Among these areas of knowledge, alchemy is the most unique, containing only a portion of the knowledge about purifying extraordinary materials, without involving advanced alchemical transformations...

"call……"

After a long while, Wei En let out a long sigh of relief.

His potion-making skills have improved, but he also has more to learn, which is a happy problem.

However, he was very clear that potion-making was a lower priority than runeology.

From now on, his focus will remain on rune literature, concentrating on improving his own strength.

As for potions, as long as he can get the gold pounds he needs to improve, that's enough. He doesn't plan to become a master potion maker for now...

……

……

While Wayne was engrossed in his studies, Claire was also busy downstairs, just one floor away.

"What a diligent apprentice!"

Claire looked at the room she had just finished decorating with satisfaction. "I need to speed things up too. I'll go check out that equally adorable adult then~"

As soon as she finished speaking, she lay down on the white plush mattress and closed her eyes.

Meanwhile, in a dark room far from Golden Avenue.

Claire possessed a puppet and sat up, then walked lightly to the table and began chanting in front of a half-person-high mirror.

"Immortality is the truth."

As she finished speaking, the unfamiliar male face in the mirror began to twist and spin, turning into a deep vortex, and finally becoming nothingness.

Immediately afterwards, a figure completely shrouded in a black robe appeared.

"Claire, it's been so long since you contacted me..."

"Sir, the situation here is rather complicated."

Claire covered her mouth and laughed, but she forgot that the puppet was a burly, hairy Alders, and making such a gesture was really unseemly...

The shadowy figure tilted its head, seemingly disgusted. "How's the investigation going?"

"It has been confirmed that the artifact from that era was taken away by the Secret Investigation Bureau. In addition, I have also discovered that Hector and Padilla have arrived in the city-state of Caster."

"People from the Despair Cult and the Red Moon Church?"

"Hmm," Claire said softly, "What's even more interesting is that Hector thought I stole their totem~"

"Oh?" The shadowy figure remained silent for a moment before chuckling, "That is indeed interesting... Well then, you can have some fun over there for a while."

"Okay~"

"However, the next gathering is coming up soon, so don't delay too long."

"Is the plan about to begin?"

"Soon, we'll talk about it after you get back."

Claire wasn't surprised by this answer and asked, "So, there aren't any other plans after this?"

"Hmm, there is one thing to arrange."

"I was just being polite, you're really going to make the arrangements?"

The shadowy figure looked at her with a half-smile. "It's nothing difficult. Just deliver a letter for me."

"Oh? You know someone here?"

"I wouldn't call myself familiar with him, he's just an old friend I haven't contacted in a long time."

"Yes, ma'am!"

"Remember not to make too much noise, I don't want to hear your cries for help."

"So verbose!"

The shadowy figure fell silent, then hung up the call without saying a word.

As the image in the mirror disappeared, Claire looked at the rugged face in the mirror and couldn't help but make a funny face. "If I use this face to face Wayne in the future... hehehe, his expression will definitely be very interesting."

Ok?

It's still early, let's go explore other places!

P.S.: Today's bonus chapter has been cancelled.

I've written it, but I'm not satisfied with the content; it needs major revisions.

(End of this chapter)