Wizard Earl

"But all you've shown me are some blurry images. I'm already quite good that I could tell the compass was made using Reyes's alchemy method. What else do you want me to discover?" Southgate spread his hands towards Bisping, somewhat annoyed.

Although Southgate seemed a bit eccentric and arrogant, he wasn't stupid. He had barely finished his rapid-fire speech when he seemed to notice something unusual in Bispin's reaction and looked at Bispin thoughtfully.

A few seconds later, Southgate gave Bispin a deep look, then, without further ado, asked him directly, "Bispin! You've been following Reyes for quite some time now, have you discovered something?"

After speaking, Southgate's gaze, hidden behind his black-rimmed glasses, immediately became fixed on Bispin, not relaxing for a second, as if trying to discern something from Bispin's calm demeanor.

Under Southgate's gaze, Bispin fell silent. Just as Southgate was about to press further, he slowly spoke, "I believe this compass wasn't crafted by the professor himself, but by Connor!"

"Connor? Connor Ferguson, Reyes's student? The hereditary earl of the Ferguson family?" Upon hearing Bispin's name, Southgate was initially taken aback, then quickly realized what he meant and asked Bispin in return:

Bisping nodded slightly at Southgate's question, indicating that Southgate was right.

"No way? Didn't Connor Ferguson say that although he's nominally Reyes's student, this guy is actually just a pawn of Reyes's? How could Reyes hand over the most core technology of his alchemy method to him?" Despite receiving Bispin's confirmation, Southgate still looked somewhat incredulous.

As a master alchemist, Southgate was well aware that what the compass revealed involved the core technology of Reyes' alchemy method, and its value was immeasurable. Even as a master alchemist, he was quite tempted. Therefore, Southgate found it hard to believe that Reyes could entrust such an important thing to a pawn like Connor Ferguson.

"Who told you these things?" Upon hearing Southgate's words, Bispin frowned and said in a deep voice:

Bispin's question, though serious, was met with some nonchalance from Southgate. He waved his hand and said, "Bispin, you don't need to know who told me this. Isn't it obvious? Who is Reyes? Do you not know, or do I not know? In all these years, when has he ever taken on a student?"

"That old bastard Victor followed Reyes for so many years, and then he was killed by this Connor Ferguson. Reyes can still tolerate Connor living until now, which obviously means there's something wrong with him. I really can't think of any other possibility besides Reyes having ulterior motives towards Connor!" Southgate's tone was very certain and resolute when he finished speaking.

As Southgate finished speaking, Bisping shook his head slightly and said, "I don't know if you thought these things yourself or if you heard them from others, but I advise you to keep them to yourself and not let the professor hear them. Otherwise, Southgate, you know how the professor can handle things!"

Seeing the hidden meaning in Bispin's words, Southgate's interest was immediately piqued. He hesitated for a moment, then suddenly said without warning, "If I remember correctly, Bispin, you have six Arans Gems and have been looking for someone to help you refine them into the enchanted item, the Eye of Arans..."

Upon hearing Southgate's words, Bisping immediately understood his meaning and felt a slight urge to speak. However, after considering it for a moment, he shook his head at Southgate and said, "Southgate, you don't need to do this. I don't know much either!"

Although Bisping's words seemed to be a refusal, Southgate sensed something else in them and couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

When someone says "I don't know much," isn't the subtext that they're telling you they know what you want to know, and that if you want to know it from them, you'll have to pay more?

Having made up his mind, Southgate held up one finger to Biss and said calmly, "I agree to forge the item for you, but I'll ask for one less Ellans gem as payment!"

Although Southgate only asked for one less Arlans gem, Bispin's eyes still revealed a hint of excitement.

According to the rules of the alchemy world, if you want to find an alchemist to craft a demonized item, you must prepare at least two sets of materials: one set for crafting the demonized item and the other set as payment to the alchemist. Moreover, due to the uncertainty of crafting demonized items, the alchemist will not compensate for the materials if the crafting fails.

Although these rules are harsh and domineering, and many alchemists kill each other after failing to create them, most wizards still have no choice but to accept it due to the demand for enchanted items, and they still flock to alchemists to create enchanted items for them.

Although the Eye of Alan is only a second-tier enchanted item, it is very important to Bisping because it is very compatible with the meditation method he cultivates. Bisping tried many methods to collect the main refining material for the Eye of Alan—the Alan Gem.

However, because the Eye of Alan is a demonized item, it requires extremely high alchemist skills. Ordinary alchemists face a very high risk of failure when trying to craft this demonized item, and may not succeed even once out of five attempts!

The other materials needed for the enchanted item, the Eye of Alansh, were relatively easy to find, but the main material, the Alansh Gem, required considerable effort. Bispin managed to find six of them, and those six were barely enough for two attempts to forge the Eye of Alansh. After forging it once, he would pay the alchemist, and that was it.

Therefore, if the alchemist fails to refine it on the first try, Bispin can only feel like crying. As a result, Bispin has never found a suitable alchemist to help him refine the "Eye of Aylans," the second-tier enchanted item he has long desired. He can only keep the six Aylans gems and other auxiliary materials hidden in his spatial ring and wait silently for an opportunity.

As for Southgate, although his personality is a bit eccentric, his ability as a great alchemist is absolutely genuine!