The Queen of Scrolls never admits defeat

Chapter 233 Introduction to Alchemy

The little witches: "..."

Two or three hundred years sounds like a lot, but the academy's collection of books always has a certain time lag!
The knowledge of witches' lineage had already been systematically studied and organized back in the era when Lady Tracy was active.

The academy's collection of books also mostly dates from that period.

Since then, very few new magical traditions have emerged.

Even if there are witches, those who can research new magic will be quite powerful. With high power comes long lifespan, and they might not necessarily die.

Therefore, very few new magic books are added to the library; it might not happen for decades.

How many new alchemical magic circle inheritance spellbooks will appear during this period?
What's the difference between Moran doing this and basically reading through the entire alchemy spellbook?
Every now and then, I'm shocked by her; she constantly refreshes my understanding of things.

"Wait, Rune Eye Spell, right?" Sylph flipped through the "Witch Magic Catalogue" and found the description of this spell: "Isn't this human alchemy magic, which requires drawing runes out of thin air with magic power to learn?"

The other little witches didn't choose alchemy theory and didn't understand human alchemy or drawing runes out of thin air with magic, but Sylph and Vasita did.

"So you can already draw runes out of thin air using magic?" Vasita asked incredulously.

Moran waved his hand: "I got lucky this time and only practiced the 'Manifestation' rune needed for the Rune Eye Technique. It doesn't count as mastering the magic to draw runes."

Although Moran said so, Sylph and Vasida also knew that if the "revealing" rune could be drawn, how far away were the other runes?

They originally thought that Moran had taken many detours in understanding single-target runes compared to them, and that he had been studying elemental magic these days, so he might be a step behind them in alchemy.

Unexpectedly, she has followed suit again.

Sylph and Vasita felt both frustrated and impressed, and secretly studied even harder.

"Everyone's here? Then please take your seats!" Ms. Amisha had arrived at some point.

The little witches stopped chatting and sat down.

Ms. Amisha beckoned with her finger, and a small door at the back of the classroom opened, releasing a variety of items that landed on the little witches' desks.

The huge table was taken up by a third of these materials and tools.

Moran glanced at it; it was all wooden boards, paper, pens, ink, and knives.

They weren't even magical materials; they were just ordinary materials.

Seeing this, she understood what was going on.

Sure enough, Ms. Amisha said:
"Alchemy magic is different from other magic. It relies heavily on talent. If you don't have enough talent, you won't be able to understand or draw even slightly complex rune combinations."

Therefore, the learning objectives of this course are different from those of other courses. It does not require you to learn in-depth alchemy methods, but only teaches you how to make some simple, low-level magical items based on alchemy blueprints to make life easier.

This doesn't mean your alchemical talents have been wasted.

In class, I will teach you how to make seven magical items: basic Golden Bird Letter Paper, Magic Clock, Magic Stove, Magic Lamp, Magic Seal, Invisible Cushion, and Constant Temperature Magic Circle.

These are all things you'll need in the future. I hope you won't slack off on your studies just because you don't have a high talent for alchemy.

If you can't learn these things at the academy, you'll have to pay someone to do them for you later.

Most of the little witches were aware of this situation. Although they weren't good at alchemy, they could at least make some small things for themselves, so they all nodded in agreement.

After getting the little witches in line, Amisha began her formal lesson:
"The most important step in crafting magical items is drawing runes."

Generally, one should first learn individual runes, understand runes, then start practicing rune drawing, and finally craft magical items.

We'll start directly with rune drawing.

There are generally three methods for drawing runes: carving with a knife, drawing with ink, and drawing with magical power.

"Only those who are exceptionally good at individual runes can start with magic drawing..." As Amisha said this, the little witches all looked at Moran.

Here's a single-target rune that's exceptionally well-written!
Amisa, unaware of what was going on, continued her lecture:

"...Even beginners with exceptional alchemical talent will find it difficult to master magic drawing from the start. They must begin with the first two methods and gradually make the magic obey them."

The engraving knife carves runes, leaving grooves that facilitate the collection and stable conversion of magical power into rune power.

After learning how to gather and stabilize magical power, one can then draw runes with ink and brush, and infuse magical power along the strokes to master the direction of magical power flow.

Only after that can one attempt to draw runes out of thin air using magical power…

The little witches all turned to look at Moran again.

Amisha looked puzzled: "Why are you all looking at Moran?"

The little witches looked at Moran without saying a word.

Amisha: "Moran, you speak!"

"Is it because I learned the Rune Eye Technique?" Moran said, "But I really only know how to draw the 'Reveal' rune with magic! And it took me several hours of practice to get the rune power to obey!"

"???"

"The Talisman Eye Technique?"

Amisa showed the same shocked expression as Sylph and Vasita before:

"Your single-target rune..."

Moran quickly replied, "I haven't fully mastered it yet! I've only briefly reviewed the 'Manifestation' rune."

"Phew~" Amisha breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it wasn't too outrageous.

"Alright, let's continue the lesson."

Without in-depth study of alchemy, it doesn't matter much whether or not you learn how to draw runes with magical power.

All you need to do is master the carving knife and brush to assist in the drawing.

The former is used on materials that are easy to carve, such as wood and stone, while the latter is used on materials that are not easy to carve, such as metal and paper.

However, whether using a carving knife or a brush and ink, one must first practice on a wooden board.

Now, everyone, open the basic Golden Bird Alchemy blueprints in your textbook, pick up your carving knives, and practice carving the rune combinations on the blueprints onto your wooden boards!
Note that the engravings should not be too deep or too shallow, nor too thick or too thin.

Take your time to refine it; don't rush. If you have any questions, please raise your hand.

The little witches did as they were told and picked up the carving knives.

The low-grade Golden Bird Letter Paper only has the basic function of allowing the Golden Bird to carry it and travel through the elemental realm. The rune combination is very simple, with only two runes in total.

Nested methods are also the simplest.

Copying is easy, but carving it to meet the requirements is not easy for little witches who have never learned carving.

The rate of scrapped wooden boards has risen sharply.

However, this was not a difficult task for Moran.

Only three small wooden boards were discarded before the qualified Golden Bird Letter Paper Runes were carved.

Moran looked around and found Ms. Amisa, who was patrolling and giving instructions among the seats. He raised his hand and gestured frantically.