I am a mage, with an infinite mana bar!

This was completely unexpected by Luke.

He had assumed that since it was Lynn's first time making a magic book, and a high-quality one at that, it would take at least a few days to complete.

This is why he specifically instructed Old Neil to remind Lynn to put the material costs on his account, since each failure would deplete the material costs in gold coins.

"I didn't expect you to have a talent for making spellbooks." He smiled and patted Lynn on the shoulder.

Old Neil took the opportunity to retrieve the unbound wolfskin paper, which did not prevent Luke from examining it.

"Hmm, the level of completion is quite high, which is rare even among high-quality magic books."

After confirming the information, Luke returned the spellbook to Old Neil and led Lynn to the office on the second floor.

"That magic book will serve as a blueprint for mass production of more magic books of higher quality and below. However, the business model for magic books has many drawbacks."

"After all, it is a kind of knowledge. Although the spirituality recorded in it diminishes once you start reading it, there is basically no possibility of it being transferred."

Lynn couldn't help but wonder if this could be considered the "law of conservation of knowledge"?

The total amount of magical knowledge neither increases nor decreases; it simply shifts from books into people's minds...

Luke continued, "But that doesn't mean that some people won't secretly reproduce and sell these pirated spellbooks after learning them. This situation is rampant despite repeated bans, but fortunately, the quality of these pirated spellbooks varies greatly, and they are unlikely to surpass those sold through official channels."

Lynn had anticipated the existence of piracy, but he believed that Luke, with his experience, would have a strategy to deal with it.

For example, it's important to plan production carefully and seize most of the market before piracy becomes rampant. After all, spellcasters are rare, the market for spellbooks is very limited, and pirated copies take a long time to reproduce.

"Please double-check the contract details. If there are no problems, you can sign it."

Luke handed over a completed contract, which Lynn carefully reviewed. The terms were clear, and he couldn't find any problems.

He took the dip pen Luke offered and signed his name and some basic information.

"Very good." Luke nodded in satisfaction after checking.

"By the way, do you subscribe to the Dharma Newspaper?"

"The Mage's Report?" Lynn asked curiously, having never heard the term before.

"Oh, you haven't learned about it yet? The Wizard's Gazette is a newspaper exclusively for the magical world, mainly reporting on all sorts of things related to magic."

"How do I subscribe?" Lynn asked.

Luke pulled a business card from his desk drawer and handed it to Lynn. "Use this to contact them. The only requirement is to be a beginner mage. The first three months of subscription are free, and after that, you'll need to pay 5 silver coins per month."

Lynn opened his mouth. Five silver coins would be enough for him to eat for a week. How could a newspaper be so expensive?

Luke seemed to read his mind and said meaningfully, "Believe me, its value is far beyond your imagination."

"In my opinion, your 'Frost Ring' spellbook should bring in a good income. However, I still suggest you advertise it in the Mage Gazette under your own name; it always works well."

"Isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Lynn still preferred to keep a low profile.

"Believe me, the merchants of the Golden Tower have always needed fame, and it's a perfectly legitimate and popular practice."

He emphasized the word "popular" in his tone.

Lynn reluctantly agreed.

Luke didn't dwell on it too much. He opened his right hand and took out two items from the magic ring he was wearing.

He handed Lynn a finely crafted leather purse, saying, "This is a patent entry fee of 30 gold coins. Please count it."

Lynn just smiled and put the money bag into his pocket without even looking at it.

Luke was pleased with this gesture of complete trust, and his smile widened as he pushed another wooden box on the table toward Lynn.

"Lynn, welcome to the Golden Tower. This is a personal welcome gift for you. Open it and take a look."

Lynn instinctively wanted to refuse, but then he thought that since Luke had emphasized that it was sent in his personal capacity, it was obviously an attempt to win him over.

He had been invited into the tower by Luke, and they had already established a relatively close relationship. It seemed that he had no reason to refuse, both emotionally and logically.

"Thank you, Mr. Luke."

He carefully opened the wooden box, and his eyes lit up immediately.

On the scarlet velvet fabric, a dark gold pocket watch lies quietly, its case engraved with intricate and delicate patterns, exuding an understated sense of luxury.

This doesn't suit Luke's aesthetic, which is characterized by its love for dazzling and eye-catching things.

"Knowing you have a calm and collected personality, I deliberately chose something more understated," Luke chuckled. "This pocket watch is the most popular style right now, but don't underestimate it. It can not only be used to tell time, but it is also a storage magic item with its own magical space of about ten square meters."

Lynn opened his mouth, unsure of what to say.

Storage-type magical items are extremely valuable. This pocket watch is excellent in both design and function. I wonder how much it costs?

"Mr. Luke, this is too precious... I cannot accept it."

Luke waved his hand. "You don't need to be so polite with me. Although I'm a businessman, I hate those superficial things. This gift is quite valuable, but it's just right for a promising young man."

"Lynn, consider this a deal. I want to use it to buy your trust."

He clasped his hands together and smiled, saying, "For a businessman, the most important thing is trust. You know, it can buy a lot of things, even a person's life."

After saying that, he casually tossed the box containing the dark gold magic pocket watch to Lynn, and then took out an exquisite gold scale badge and handed it to him.

"This is the badge of our Golden Tower members. It is also a magical item, inscribed with the third level of the [Short Message] spell, and its recharge time is one week."

Lynn accepted it and sincerely thanked him.

"It's getting late. You've had a long day. Go home and get some rest," Luke said, putting away the contract. He then reminded Luke, "Don't forget to take off your 'Entry-level Mage Class Badge' when you pass by the first floor. Oh, with that badge, you can go directly to the Adventurers' Guild to apply for a two-star adventurer qualification."

He suddenly frowned. "However, Lynn, I don't recommend that you continue working as an adventurer. Fighting monsters is too dangerous and not something someone like you should do."

Lynn didn't say much, just nodded. "Understood, Mr. Luke. I will seriously consider your suggestion."

He originally started as an adventurer because he was short of money, but now that he has a stable income, he doesn't seem to need to continue taking risks.

"Alright, I'll send someone to contact you if there are any requests from inside the tower. For now, just focus on your magic training and don't waste any time."

Lynn nodded in agreement, said goodbye to Luke, and picked up his beginner mage class badge on his way downstairs.

This is a small, blue and white metal badge with a gold back, symbolizing the Three Towers Alliance.

The front center features a six-pointed star symbolizing magic as its base, with abstract brushstrokes depicting common magical elements such as earth, fire, wind, and water.

This is a relatively basic set of magical symbols.

As you progress to higher levels, more advanced elements such as the sun, moon, and stars will gradually be added.

Back at the Iris Inn, after a simple dinner, Lynn returned to her room.

He planned to subscribe to the Mage's Gazette first, and then drink the potion of destiny.