The magic cards I made are absolutely flawless!

Dekan now regrets selling that batch of ruthless goblin bandits to the traveling merchant for 100 coins each.

Although he didn't know the exact price the card had fetched in the capital, it was definitely higher than he had imagined.

After thinking for a while, Theresa tentatively asked, "How about 60 gold coins?"

Wow!

Dekan almost lost his balance and fell off the chair.

One gold coin is equal to 1000 mint coins.

Twenty gold coins would be enough for a family in a small border town like his to live on for a year.

Theresa observed Dekan's demeanor; although Dekan seemed clueless about the situation, she was unwilling to deceive him.

There must be a legendary card maker living in seclusion in this little shop.

She needs to rely more on this producer's help.

Theresa bit her lip: "This card will definitely sell for a higher price in the capital, but I don't have much money on me. I need to save some money for the journey back to the capital... If it's not enough, I can use a magic card to make up the difference."

Although she wanted to buy third- or even fourth-tier cards, she knew she definitely couldn't afford them right now.

"alright."

Seeing that she seemed quite honest, Dekan didn't say much and just took out his ledger and started writing and drawing on it.

Theresa also decisively took out a bag of gold coins from the pouch at her waist and handed it to Dekan.

"By the way, could you show me what your Tier 3 cards look like?"

Theresa was very curious about how bizarre the Tier 3 cards produced by this shop would be.

Even though she couldn't afford it, she wanted to take a look first.

"We don't sell Tier 3 cards here."

How could that be?

"Because I can't make third-tier magic cards yet."

Theresa: "???"

"You made these cards?!"

002 Dekan decides to get rich.

Theresa blinked her eyes, and her small mouth looked almost like a tiny round hole.

How old are you?

"fifteen."

Dekan answered calmly.

This surprised Theresa even more; Dekan was actually a year younger than her!

A fifteen-year-old second-tier magic card maker is quite common at Hevenlit Magic Academy, and could even be considered just average.

However, most of the new card makers at Hervenlitt Magic Academy can only make cards of the [White Common] quality!

Card quality largely reflects the card's strength and value, as well as the craftsman's skill level.

New makers who can create [Blue Rare] magic cards often possess extraordinary talent.

The batch of bandit goblins that Dekan created were all of blue, rare quality!

It's as if blue represents his absolute minimum level!

The price of cards of the [purple rarity] quality has begun to change dramatically, making them unaffordable for the average person.

This is also why Goblin Sheriff can spend all of Theresa's budget with just one card.

For wealthy nobles and powerful individuals, purple-quality cards are often the core cards that make up their own system.

The next level up, the [Orange Epic] quality, represents the highest level of cards that people can typically see.

For most people, it's more like a distant symbol or emblem.

In border cities, it's likely that it's difficult to find anyone holding an epic card for most of the year.

Even many teachers at the Hevenlitt Magic Academy have never owned an epic card.

The highest-level "Red Legend" card exists almost exclusively in legends, and many people are unsure whether such a card even actually exists in the world.

A fifteen-year-old who can create a second-tier crafter of purple rare quality is a completely different concept from a fifteen-year-old second-tier crafter!

Often, only those crafters who have reached the fourth or fifth tier have a chance to create rare quality cards when they go back to making first or second tier cards.

Without a doubt, Dekan is a true genius.

Moreover, the cards Dekan made, how should I put it, were just really weird.

It can easily disrupt the entire environment.

He must have unique methods and techniques to create these outrageous cards.

Theresa swallowed hard and asked tentatively:

"By the way, do you still have spell cards for sale? I need you to make them!"

"The spell cards I made... have mostly been sold. People in town really like the spell cards I make, but let me look, I remember having an extra one."

After saying that, Dekan rummaged through the card album and soon found a blue-quality card, which he handed to Theresa.

Hydrogen explosion

[Category: Spell Card]

[Grade: Blue Rare]

[Class: 2]

[Effect: Deals devastating explosive damage, unaffected by the caster's magic attribute.]

[Note: Patrick Star is art!]

"This card deals slightly more damage than a third-tier fire spell. The downside is that it costs slightly more mana than a normal second-tier spell card and has a longer casting time."

Dekan explained.

"Wait a minute! This doesn't make sense from the principles of spell cards! It's already ridiculous enough that a second-tier spell can deal third-tier damage, so why isn't it affected by the caster's magic attribute?!"

Generally speaking, the damage dealt by a spell card should be a certain percentage multiplied by the caster's magic power!

"That's called science."

"???"

After pondering for a while, Theresa asked again, "Then this card must be very complicated to make, right?"

"It's very simple. Just add a second-tier electric shock spell, a first-tier water ball spell, and a first-tier fireball spell. Experiment with it a bit and you'll make it."

"What is all this nonsense?!"

Theresa felt she couldn't understand Dekan at all.

But she still bought the card.

Just as Theresa was excitedly preparing to find an open field to experiment with a hydrogen explosion, Dekan asked:

"Speaking of which, miss, I plan to take the entrance exam for the Hervenlitt Magic Academy this year. How much would it cost to hire you to escort me to the capital?"

Dekan's teacher once said that if he wanted to make better cards, he should go to the big cities and take a look.

I just happened to run into a student from Hervenlitt College. I wish I could travel with her.

Do you need to hire guards?

"...After all, I'm only at the second rank, and I'm still a clerical worker."

In this world, magic cards are similar to encapsulating items and skills within cards, serving as a form of combat.

Playing cards is extremely dangerous.

Dekan tried his best to avoid fighting and killing; he just wanted to write and draw.

Of course, if someone insists on disturbing his peace, that's another matter.

After all, he has never lost to anyone.

Theresa was taken aback at first, then smiled and extended her hand to Dekan: "I won't take your money! Let's be friends!"

She knew that Dekan had a bright future and might become a future card-making master after arriving in the capital. At that time, it would be a long wait to have cards made by him.

Make friends now!

"it is good."

Dekan also took Theresa's hand.

This is proof of our friendship.

Although Dekan knew that what's free is often the most expensive, he admired Theresa's discerning eye.

Show me just a little more respect, and I'll help you create even better cards!

Dekan's three favorite things are receiving money, painting, and being respected by others.

After arranging a departure time with Theresa for the next morning, the two chatted for a while before Theresa left the shop.

Dekan leaned back in his chair, holding a cup of grapefruit tea, humming a tune leisurely.

"Never was a cloudy day~"

He has been reincarnated into this world for fifteen years. He has never encountered any crises or awakened any system since childhood.

The world is quite peaceful, except for a few natural disasters.

His kingdom had a harmonious relationship with its neighbors, and he spent his days happily running a small shop on the border.

But since money is so easy to make, why not go to the capital and work hard for a few years to get rich!

Dekan's life goal is simple.

He simply enjoys making magic cards.