Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 237 Intermediate Alchemical Wisdom

Sederos emerged from the alchemy hut, dressed simply and carrying a spellbook, looking much like the other sorcerers of Vatra.

But those who saw him whispered among themselves; the alchemist's name had already resounded throughout the tower.

Although he is only a newly promoted hero, his alchemical skills are comparable to those of mages with decades of experience; he is simply a genius.

It has to be said that the difference in talent is enormous.

As soon as Cedrus entered the private magic tower, the Mystic Prayer handed him the letter.

"Kuraki seems to have some needs, and the lord asked me to pass on the letter to you."

Generally speaking, Su Mu uses magic to transmit his thoughts directly and rarely sends letters.

The Arcane Empire is renowned for its alchemy and imposes restrictions on many forms of magic. Ordinary telepathic communication can be intercepted, as this is the territory of the Throne of Wisdom.

Using special methods, it is virtually impossible to crack the case, but it must be in a very urgent situation.

Send a message through the Mystic Prayer, explaining that it is within your power to do so, but you do not want to force him.

With his intelligence, Cedrus quickly understood the meaning behind the letter.

He opened the letter, read it, and immediately burned it with a flame.

The lord instructed him to inquire about arcane dust to the best of his ability, and to inform Forrest if he had any sources of it.

Arcane Dust is a Tier 2 resource unique to the Tower, even rarer than other factions' Tier 1 resources, because it is an indispensable resource for upgrading treasures, whether forging or advancing.

The Tower faction's defining characteristics, besides its powerful magic system, are its alchemy. Special buildings house treasure shops, and high-tier resources include Arcane Dust, making it easier for Tower heroes to acquire and upgrade treasures.

We need to investigate this matter further before considering how to obtain it.

Cedros was prepared to risk probing for information. Lords don't usually speak up easily, which meant that Arcane Dust was urgently needed, and he was willing to do everything in his power.

Although his current situation is not very good either.

"Crench!"

The magic door was pushed open, and Beatrice stepped in from the mysterious void to visit her genius disciple.

"You should stay in the magic tower recently and not go out easily. Be careful."

The situation in the empire is not very stable, and there is a strong anti-war sentiment, but the capital city of Macana has not responded at all, seemingly indulging the common people.

I heard the Orange-Robed Witch has returned from the North, bringing Duke Salman back with her. She had a secret mission in the North this time, and judging by her elated appearance, she must have achieved her goal. The Empire's peace is likely to be shattered soon.

Cedros had noticed something amiss. Initially, he was warmly welcomed when he interacted with alchemists at various magic towers. Now, the invitations were becoming fewer, and there were even rumors that he was too arrogant and conceited, unwilling to integrate into the mage community.

Cedrus didn't care about any of that; he was naturally inclined to quiet and focus on his research in alchemy and magic. Without the opportunity for exchange and discussion, he was able to engage in deeper contemplation.

Beatrice looked at her disciple's indifferent expression and said helplessly, "Being half a step ahead of others makes you a genius; being a full step ahead makes you a madman."

Your talent is too high. You have mastered alchemy that others have been studying for decades in just a few months since you were promoted. How can they not be jealous?
Vatra is no longer the wise city it once was; perhaps bringing you here was a mistake.

In recent days, many people have complained that Cedros is highly skilled in alchemy but unwilling to share it with others, which is too selfish.

Beatrice had spied on their discussion once. While Cedrus could grasp the essential points of alchemy after hearing a few words from others, his methods were either deemed impossible or too difficult for an alchemist. At first, Cedrus tried to explain further, but no one understood, so he eventually gave up trying.

Although everyone was a seeker of knowledge in magical arts, they were still mortals. The high and mighty archmages, finding themselves like novice magicians in front of Cedros, naturally felt jealousy, which was followed by resentment.

Only then can one see that the so-called high-ranking mages simply haven't encountered people or things that they can look up to; otherwise, they would be even more pathetic.

It's all just worldly stuff.

"If there's nothing else, I'm going to study alchemy. I've made some progress recently."

Su Mu delivered a prophecy card that perfectly matched Cedros's magic. He used his luck to enhance his abilities and combined it with the divination of the Moon of Astrology to master a more advanced form of wisdom.

[Intermediate Alchemical Wisdom: Enables mastery of all types of level 5-6 magic (can be learned even without elemental mastery), allows inheritance of alchemical knowledge within a magic guild, and the creation of corresponding magic scrolls.]

Clearly, the lord did not randomly select the treasures to give away; each one was purposeful, reflecting his understanding of his subordinates' current stage and challenges, and his ability to provide corresponding assistance.

Su Mu's skill in training heroes was even more impressive than his alchemy, which was truly astonishing and further strengthened Cedros's desire to return to Kuraki.

The so-called city of the throne of wisdom is nothing but a place filled with mediocre people, deceitful and unambitious, which is not what he wants.

However, Cedrus still held his mentor, Tribes, in high esteem. He knew his personality wasn't likable, and that his survival in Vatra was mainly due to his mentor's protection. He would remember this kindness, but it seemed impossible for him to join the Tower now.

"If possible, could you please inquire about alchemical dust for me?"

I have recently gained new insights into advanced alchemy, and I will personally write down my notes and put them in the library.

Records of alchemy are very valuable, and it is an act of gratitude that Cedrus was willing to put his notes in the library.

Beatrice understood that even if Sederlos's alchemy had improved, he wouldn't need arcane dust for the time being, and it was likely collected for Kuraki. It seemed this disciple's heart was still with the plains, but the recent events at the tower had indeed been disappointing; no wonder he was disheartened.

Beatrice sighed: "Tier 2 resources are very rare. I'll try my best to find some for you."

"Then thank you, mentor!"

After saying this, Cedrus went out to the Magic Tower to buy some items.

No wonder the other alchemists called him arrogant; Sadros was too focused, single-mindedly devoted to his magical goals, and unwilling to explain trivial matters.

From his perspective, it might be difficult for him to understand why some people don't understand many simple questions.
Although he didn't look at them like they were idiots, ignoring them made the warlocks even more uncomfortable.

Thinking of this, Beatrice suddenly thought of Lord Kuraki, the man for whom all the powerful heroes were willing to serve.

Perhaps he is the only one who can win over Cedrus, but why?

Beatrice couldn't understand.

Leaving his bewildered mentor behind, Cedros stepped out of the magic tower and headed towards the materials market street, braving the swirling snowflakes.

The soft, fluffy snow felt like walking on castles in the air. Gazing at the vast white earth and the countless towering magical towers, Saderos felt a pang of loneliness.

What he didn't notice was that several people were hiding in the shadows at the street corner, their eyes filled with hostility.

(End of this chapter)