Wizards: Starting with Synthetic Gems

Chapter 258 Harlan Vera's Victory

Under the watchful eyes of the two powerful figures, fine beads of sweat appeared on Francis's forehead.

No matter who he agrees to, he will definitely offend the other person.

Just as Francis was pondering what to do, Harlan Vera suddenly said to Lady Morgana, "How about we make a deal? You give me Locke, and I'll withdraw from the competition for the maintenance project of the Magic Plant Garden at the Green Nursery."

"That Magic Plant Garden project should not only include the energy nursery section, but also a large part of the magic plant weapon nursery section. If I were to compete, the chances of you and me winning would be fifty-fifty."

"No, my chances of winning are even higher than yours. Lady Morgana, your research on energy magical plants is indeed very in-depth; no one in the Southeast Corner Region can rival you."

"But Green Nursery is a medium-sized white wizard organization. They pay more attention to multifunctional magical plants than energy magical plants, such as magical plants that can provide energy, magical protection, and magical attacks."

"After all, their organization doesn't have much money. Wizard organizations without sufficient resources usually tend to pursue multifunctional magical plants."

"Look, this deal is a great deal for you."

Mrs. Morgana looked at Harlan Vera strangely, "You have so many geniuses under your command, why do you have to compete with me for a student?"

"That Magic Plant Garden maintenance project costs at least 100,000 magic stones, enough for your students to live on for a long time. Instead of fighting for their interests, you actually withdrew from the business competition with my research group for the sake of a student who doesn't even belong to you?"

Harlan Vera nodded earnestly. “I really want to teach a genius like Locke Augustine. Besides, Locke is a student of your student, and ethically speaking, he is no longer suitable to be your student.”

“But he is still your student’s student and within your network of relationships. You are not losing out by giving him to me.”

Lady Morgana's expression changed repeatedly. She was really starting to consider it. She could already sense how much Harlan Vera valued Locke. Locke had received more resources in the past than she had.

Secondly, unlike Harlan Vera, Mrs. Morgana placed greater emphasis on the overall interests of all students.

She really wanted to secure a project that required at least 100,000 magic stones, so that her students could publish many articles and earn a lot of resources through it.

It's enough to feed at least some of her students for more than five years.

Lady Morgana hesitated for a moment, then said to Harlan Vera, "Witch Vera, I didn't expect you to still favor giving all your resources to a super genius."

"Those ordinary students you have are truly pathetic. Fine, I agree to the exchange."

Mrs. Morgana added, "Since Sofia didn't recommend me to the college before she left, I think I understand what she meant."

“Then the deal is done.” Harlan Vera curled his lips and said sarcastically, “But Mrs. Morgana, if you care so much about your ordinary students, why is the depression rate of your students still so high every year?”

“I’ve heard that quite a few of your students have even developed the bad habit of using Iborg pepper spray because of it. Some of your students are really pitiful.”

Senior Advisor Francis wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief and quickly tried to calm the two men who were already angry. "Gentlemen, calm down."

"How about this, I'll treat you to a meal at the Witch's Kitchen today."

Lady Morgana snorted coldly, turned around and left the room.

After Mrs. Morgana left, Harlan Vera shook his head slightly, "No matter how many years have passed, she's still the same."

Senior Advisor Francis gave a wry smile. "It's much better now."

"Lady Morgana's temper was even worse ten years ago than it is now..."

Harlan Vera said, "I'll treat you and Locke to dinner at the Witch's Kitchen."

“Advisor Francis, please invite Locke Augustine for me.” Senior Advisor Francis glanced at Harlan Vera with surprise. “You value a student so much? After all, he’s just a newly promoted first-class wizard apprentice, still very far removed from the world of us formal wizards.”

"You're actually going to treat him to dinner."

"Isn't this treatment a bit too generous? Isn't it too early for him?"

Harlan Vera did not speak.

Senior Advisor Francis shook his head slightly and muttered in a voice only he could hear, "Still the same preference for super geniuses."

Francis knew that for a super genius like Harlan Vera, who had a severe collecting obsession, Locke Augustine held an irresistible magic for him, and Harlan Vera would never give up getting Locke.

Therefore, Francis was actually somewhat inclined to assign Locke to Harlan Vera.

Moreover, before leaving the academy, the witch Sophia had intentionally or unintentionally hinted at this choice to him.

Francis, the senior advisor, said, "Alright, I'll try to invite Augustine."

……

Two days later, Locke received a reward of 15,000 magic stones, of which 1,000 magic stones were the reward for being a rising star in breeding.

In addition, Locke also formally signed a large-scale purchase order worth 50,000 magic stones through Zak, which is to purchase a total of 500 Eye of Perseus lichens.

This number is quite large, considering that the minimum requirement for using the Eye of Perseus lichen is that one must be a first-class wizard apprentice.

Five hundred Eye of Perseus lichens are enough to withstand several large-scale, all-out battles, and in those battles, they will completely suppress the enemy's curse magic.

In this way, Locke's treasury suddenly became 65,000 magic stones.

He could easily use 10,000 to 20,000 magic stones to cultivate the Eye of Perseus lichen and complete the delivery mission, and then use the remaining magic stones to invest in himself.

Since there was no need to go out for the time being, Locke decided to use all of this huge sum of money to purchase the magical resources needed to advance to the rank of a formal wizard.

"Of course, a small portion can also be used to invest in research on the Eye Demon Lord's potion and mass production of the Great Green Owl Banana," Locke pondered. "The Great Green Owl Banana can earn me another huge sum of money."

"The more money the better. After I become a formal wizard, I will also have a lot of places where I need money. I can also grow the magic vine technology and invisibility magic vines that I have accumulated, sell a batch and make some money."

"Just upgrade the Super Mandela Vine Magic Field to the Invisible Mandela Vine, it's not difficult."

"Moreover, the Super Mandragora Vine is currently only ten acres. If it is upgraded to the Invisible Mandragora Vine, its advantage over the Tiflor Vine will be more obvious, and its market share will be larger. It can be expanded to thirty acres, completely erasing the Tiflor Vine's living space in the market."

"With my current strength, I no longer need to worry about attracting unnecessary attention."

"Also, I need to exchange for the resources from the Wizarding Realm as soon as possible. I've accumulated enough already."

He looked at the two bottles of Swarm Consciousness Potion inside the exquisite vacuum crystal potion box placed on his desk.

Locke opened a vacuum crystal potion box, then twisted open the Swarm Consciousness potion, and then drank it all in one gulp.

Immediately, the medicine took effect in his body.

His magical power was rapidly increasing.

(End of this chapter)