Above the mage!

Chapter 77 New Spells (IV)

"Okay." Gao De said helplessly.

Without asking any further questions, he figured it out and realized that it was still due to the monopoly of knowledge.

Even if the official is willing to open a hole to sell spell formulas, it will only be a small hole.

It is impossible for these ruling classes to actually sell all the spell formulas at a fixed price.

In particular, spells with powerful destructive power are on the controlled list and are not for sale.

If you really want to learn those precious spells, you still have to join a large wizard organization or work for the official.

This is going to cut off the wild mage's path, Gaode muttered in his heart.

But it's the same in any world.

Just like in the world of cultivating immortals, the spells that independent cultivators can buy are all low-level spells that are not highly regarded by families and sects.

If you want to learn advanced techniques, you have to join a sect.

"How much is the price?" asked Gao De.

"A 0-level spell formula costs 6 gold each, and a 1-level spell formula costs 25 gold each. All prices are the same, no bargaining." The young lady in charge of reception had a soft voice.

"【Detect Poison】, 【Magic Trick】, 【Switch】, 【Communication】, I want these four spell formulas." Gao De was not surprised at the expensive spell formulas.

He pointed at the book and counted out 24 Sean gold coins from his purse and handed them to the receptionist.

He is only a first-class apprentice now, and is still far from being a first-level wizard, so there is no need to rush to buy first-level spell formulas.

Not only is it of no use at the moment, but the price of 25 gold coins per copy is simply too high.

However, it was an unexpected gain to learn about the specific effects of some 1st-level spells through the entries in the book.

"Please wait a moment." The brown-haired lady put away the gold coins and left in her low-heeled leather shoes.

After a while, she reappeared with four spell recipes.

However, the brown-haired lady did not give the spell formula directly to Gaode at the first time, but took out two standard documents from the drawer of the counter.

She picked up a pen and wrote something on it, then took out a seal and stamped it firmly on both documents before handing them to Gao De:
"Please fill in the detailed information. If there is any problem with the spell formula, you can use this certificate to contact us to handle it for you."

Oh, there is also a receipt. It is worthy of being an official channel. I can't say how good it is, but at least the form is in place. Gao De took the two standard documents and found that the paper contained the specific name of the spell formula he purchased, the purchase date, and the payment amount.

In addition, the blank lines below are for filling in his personal information.

Finally, there is a very small note at the bottom:

Spell formulas purchased from this association are not allowed to be resold.

Gao De picked up the feather pen on the table, filled in his name "Google Ditu", and printed his fingerprints.

Two certificates, one for each party.

After collecting the certificate with Gao De's fingerprint, the brown-haired lady handed the four spell formulas in her hand to Gao De:

[Detect Toxicity] (Divination, Level 0):

You can detect whether a creature, an object, or a 5-foot-square cube is poisoned or toxic.

If you have knowledge of the poison, you can use this spell to detect the exact type of poison.

The spell can penetrate obstacles, but 1 foot (0.3 m) of rock, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt will block it.

[Magic Trick] (Transmutation, Level 0)
You create one of the following magical effects within a 10-foot casting range:
You create an immediate, harmless sensory effect, such as a spark, a gust of wind, faint music, or a strange smell.

You instantly light or extinguish a candle, a torch, or a small campfire.

You instantly make an object no larger than 1 cubic foot clean or dirty. You instantly cool, warm, or flavor an inanimate object no larger than 1 cubic foot for 1 hour.

You create a spot, mark, or symbol on an object or surface that lasts for 1 hour.

You create a palm-sized nonmagical gadget or an illusory image.

If you cast this spell multiple times, you can maintain up to three different non-instantaneous effects at the same time, and you can dismiss one of them as an action.

[Switch] (Transformation, Level 0):

You can open or close (your choice) doors, chests, boxes, windows, bags, bottles, or other containers.

If anything prevents the opening or closing action (such as a bolt on a door or a lock on a chest), the spell fails.

Additionally, this spell can only toggle objects weighing less than 30 pounds (about 14 kilograms).

Thus, a door, chest, or similar object designed for a creature of large size would be beyond the reach of the spell.

[Communication] (Transmutation, Level 0):

You point your finger at a creature within 120 feet and whisper a message.

That target (and only that target) will hear the message and can respond in a whisper that only you can hear.

You can cast this spell through solid objects, but you must be familiar with the target and know it is behind the barrier.

Magical silence, 1 foot thick stone, 1 inch thick common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet thick wood blocks the spell.

The spell does not need to deliver its message in a straight line; it can freely turn corners or pass through holes.

Although none of the four tricks can bring any substantial improvement to Gaode's combat power, each of them is very practical.

[Toxicity Detection] Needless to say, it is a magical skill whether in daily life or survival in the wild.

High-level mages should have a way to become immune to poison, but for mage apprentices, poison is still a deadly thing.

Once you master this trick, you can ensure that it is almost impossible to be tricked by poison as long as you are careful enough.

Apart from anything else, with [Toxicity Detection], at least you can ensure that you won't eat poisonous mushrooms in the wild.

[Magic Tricks] is also a very practical spell with many effects. Most of the time, the upper limit of this spell depends on the wizard's imagination.

Even if we ignore other things, the seasoning effect in [Magic Tricks] is already worth the price of admission.

Using the water-making technique to make water, and then using magic tricks to adjust the flavor, wouldn't it mean that I can drink the "magic version of Coke" anytime and anywhere? Thinking of this, Gao De couldn't help but sigh that magic is really a magical thing.

The same is true for [Switch Technique] and [Communication Technique], both of which are extremely flexible and practical magic tricks.

[Switch Technique] can be used to avoid traps, operate mechanisms remotely, or sneak in. [Communication Technique] can realize encrypted calls in specific scenarios. The most classic usage is communication between teammates during battle.

After leaving the Bremen Mage Association with great success, Goder took the public carriage again and returned to the Cammond District.

However, he did not go home directly, but went to the workshop street and ordered a curtain embroidered with carving patterns and magic runes, ready to hang it at the door of his house.

Then he went to a nearby market and bought enough wheat bread, root vegetables and meat for three days.

For Gaode, eating out is only an occasional thing after all; most of the time he still has to cook for himself.

In addition, Gao De also spent 4 silvers to buy a one-pound box of Sri Lankan black tea.

This black tea is rich in flavor, with a fresh citrus flavor and a sweet aftertaste, making it a mid-range tea.

The reason why he was willing to spend this money was not only to drink it with breakfast on weekdays, but mainly because when guests came to his house, he always had to have something to entertain them.

After completing all this, Gaode finally ended his busy day and returned to his house No. 437.

(End of this chapter)