Wizards: Starting with Synthetic Gems

Chapter 136 The Mistake of the University of Verdandia
Locke thought for a moment, then declined. "No, never mind."

"I'm not good at developing spell models."

Locke did think about it quickly, but human energy is limited.

I'm currently thinking about the fourth magical plant, and my personal medicine lab is also making progress at an accelerated pace. At this juncture, I really don't have the mind to worry about anything else but developing a magic system for the Crystal Palm Fire Lotus.

Compared to developing new varieties of magical plants and potions, this kind of thing is not as profitable.

If I develop new magical plants and potions, I can sell them however I want.

The development of magic model projects is a lengthy and difficult process, and it is basically only used in conjunction with the academy's combat department, limiting the number of users and learners. Although it can be quite profitable, it is far less efficient than the two things I am currently doing.

Instead of wasting that time, I'd rather develop a few more amazing magical plants.

More importantly, the Rubik's Cube is indeed not suitable for spell synthesis. I've tried it before, and the Rubik's Cube cannot synthesize information-related items.

In other words, spell development can only rely on his own thinking. Although Locke is confident that with his current foundation, he might be able to develop some powerful complementary spells, that would be too inefficient.

Pointless.

According to the witch Sophia, there's no need to worry too much about how much more or less powerful your spell model is during your apprenticeship.

As long as you can advance quickly, that's fine.

When Zack heard Locke's refusal, he didn't seem surprised. After all, in his opinion, everyone has things they are good at and things they are not good at.

Therefore, the division of labor is meaningful in wizarding societies.

Zack nodded and said, "Okay, I was just asking for your opinion."

"Speaking of which, you were recently highlighted at a potion exchange conference."

Locke looked puzzled.

I had never had any contact with the Potions Exchange, so how could that exchange be related to me?

Zack explained, "Have you forgotten? You were originally a wizarding prospect trained by Vildantia University, and you were supposed to go to Vildantia University."

"But later, you came to our Lilith Hut, while Luckin Coffee went to Verdandia University."

Locke quickly guessed what was going on. "Everyone knows about these things?"

Zack said, "No, it's just that people who follow the exchange meeting organized by Professor Harlen Vera know that at this potion exchange meeting, the potion master from Verdandia University openly mocked our college's potion studies for being in decline. Recently, Verdandia University's potion studies have indeed gradually fallen behind our college's."

"In retaliation, Professor Harlan Vera mocked them for being blind and mistaking a fish eye for a pearl. They traded you for a Luckin Coffee, and now you're a first-class wizard apprentice and a potion master's assistant, while Luckin Coffee is just a second-class wizard apprentice."

"Moreover, it was your treatment method that cured her at the treatment center."

Zach laughed and said, "Those people from Verdandia University didn't believe it at first, but after Professor Harun Vera gave them some evidence, they were all speechless."

"What was supposed to be an exchange meeting was a heated debate, but because of you, those potion masters from Verdandia University were actually forced to stay on site for more than ten minutes."

"So, Professor Harlan's students have all heard about you to some extent this time."

Zack seemed to be enjoying the spectacle. "Locke, your feat was used by Professor Harlan to forcefully control three potion masters from the opposing University of Verdandia." "That's an incredible achievement. So, everyone's talking about it."

Locke rubbed his forehead slightly; he had originally planned to settle accounts with them later.

Unexpectedly, because of this incident, the wizards from Lilith's Hut ridiculed the University of Verdandia at the Potions Exchange Conference.

Come to think of it, everyone knows what's going on, especially during heated debates, when it's easiest to be publicly criticized.

I just don't know whether this is good or bad for me.

Oh well, this is just an amusing anecdote, and it'll probably be forgotten soon.

The first-class wizard apprentices at Lilith's Hut were all very busy, either working, conducting research, or paying off debts. The little bit of gossip they had left was quickly drawn away by other things.

Zack comforted Locke, saying, "At least after this, you have a good image in Professor Harlan Vera's mind. You know that my mentor is Harlan Vera, and Professor Harlan liked to talk about you in front of her students in the days that followed."

"So he has a very good impression of you now."

He changed the subject. "By the way, remember to keep an eye on your juniors lately."

Locke looked at him questioningly. "What do you mean?"

Zack cut his steak with a knife and fork and said, "Recently, many second-class and third-class wizard apprentices at Lilith's Cottage have been attacked when they went out."

"It must have been done by the Blood Curse Tribunal."

“Professor Harlan Vera told us a few days ago to pay special attention to our junior students in the lab and warned them not to go out recently.”

"I remember Locke, you also have a few junior classmates, right?"

Zack stood up. "We still need to give them a little warning, especially those involved in the work. If some of our juniors are killed or injured, it will be troublesome to find replacements quickly."

"The people who were attacked all had one thing in common: they all possessed some special skills."

“The academy’s higher-ups are quickly investigating this mole within the academy’s port city,” Zack said. “In addition, many undead creatures have recently arrived outside the academy.”

"The academy has issued many missions to eliminate undead creatures to second-class and third-class wizard apprentices, so many wizard apprentices go out, giving those undercover agents an opportunity to concentrate their attacks on them."

Locke nodded to Zack. "Thank you for reminding me."

"I understand. You're so well-informed."

He thought of Pierre and Laun, as well as the three wizarding prodigies that Sophia had asked him to take care of; all five of them were now third-class wizarding apprentices.

"Remind them when you go to the pharmacy next time. Especially Pierre. In two months, the report on my memory ointment will be available from him. If he gets attacked, it will be a big problem."

Zack said goodbye to Locke, "I have Professor Harlan's network of connections and know all sorts of information, so I'll definitely be much faster than you."

"But it's okay, we're friends. I'll remind you."

(End of this chapter)