Wizard Earl

Chapter 185 Castia's Staff

Aside from the materials and crafting methods for the Castiel Staff, there is nothing else about it in "Reyes Alchemy". However, due to the existence of the auxiliary chip, Connor was able to simulate the crafting of the Castiel Staff and roughly estimate its power.

The most powerful feature of the Castiel Staff is the miniature magic circle hidden within it, constructed entirely from mithril, a top-grade alchemical material. Besides its function, which, like any other staff, increases spell power and casting speed, its main purpose is to create a defensive barrier when attacked, and to imprison an enemy within a barrier when attacking, summoning fearless black warriors to strike.

It took Connor a full hour to extract all the mithril from the mithril ore that Margaret had given him. Margaret said she could extract ten grams of mithril, but with the help of the auxiliary chip, Connor extracted a full thirteen grams of mithril.

Connor was very happy to see the extra three grams of mithril. Although three grams of mithril was not much, it was a very good start in the refining process.

With preparations complete, Connor took a short rest to adjust himself to peak condition before taking out a dark blue square metal block from his spatial ring and throwing it into the alchemy furnace.

This was Paredes steel, one of the rewards Margaret gave him for his work. It was a special type of steel with extremely high hardness and near-perfect energy conductivity. This material could only be produced in small quantities by the Imperial Alchemy Academy, making it a coveted material for alchemists. When Connor saw the name Paredes steel in the materials catalog Margaret gave him, he was overjoyed and chose it without hesitation.

The original material Reyes gave to Connor for forging the Castia Staff was golden poplar wood, which, although possessing the same high energy conductivity as Paredes steel, had only average hardness.

So after carefully examining the auxiliary chip and confirming that it could be replaced, Connor finally chose Paredes steel!

As the spiritual fire continued to flow, the Paredes steel gradually transformed and melted into a dark blue molten steel. Seeing this, Connor smiled slightly, took out several auxiliary materials from his spatial ring, and put them into the alchemy furnace. Then, he skillfully cast a series of spells on the alchemy furnace, shaping the molten steel into the form of a staff.

Having completed this most basic step, Connor took out a jet-black gem the size of a pigeon's egg from his spatial ring. This was the Komoin gem, and his next task was to embed it into the Castia Staff.

Half an hour later, Connor, looking somewhat tired, looked at the dark blue staff inlaid with Komoin gems in his hand, but his eyes were full of solemnity.

He has now completed all the steps except for carving the mithril array. Although the staff in his hand is a semi-finished product, it is already a level one enchanted item and of very good quality. However, to achieve the appearance that Connor envisioned, he must complete this last step, which is also the most difficult step—carving the mithril array.

Connor had simulated the refining of Paredes steel and the inlaying of Komoin gems countless times in the auxiliary chip, and could basically ensure that everything went smoothly. However, for the final step of carving the mithril array, Connor's success rate in the auxiliary chip was only a little over 70%. If it weren't for the urgency of the situation, Connor felt that he would have delayed the refining of the Castia Staff even further.

Casting all distractions aside, Connor calmed himself and, using his mental power as a blade, began to carve on the Castia Staff.

Carving a mithril array requires alchemists to maintain absolute calmness and focus during the refining process. The entire refining process, from start to finish, must be completed together without any pauses or rest. If any mistake is made during the carving process, all previous efforts will be wasted, and the process must start over.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Connor's forehead, gathering into large drops that slid down his face. Such a physical reaction was rare for an intermediate wizard apprentice like Connor; they could generally do it perfectly, controlling their bodies and regulating their body's temperature balance.

The reason for this situation is that Connor is currently focused on the time at hand and has no time to take care of his body.

Time ticked by, and finally, after the clock struck eleven, a noticeable energy fluctuation was detected in the safe house where Connor was located.

"Hahaha!"

Connor's joyful laughter echoed throughout the room, while in the air in front of him, a pale blue staff was covered with silver patterns.

Connor grasped the Castilian Staff that was floating in front of him with his large hand, swung it a few times, felt the terrifying energy contained within it, and nodded in satisfaction. After spending so much thought and effort, he had finally perfectly crafted the Castilian Staff.

The Castia Staff is currently at the peak of the second-level enchanted item, and it still retains the hope of becoming a third-level enchanted item. As long as Connor can become a formal wizard one day, there is a great chance that he can make the Castia Staff a third-level enchanted item.

Holding the Castiel Staff, Connor immediately wanted to test its power, but after glancing at the time, he frowned slightly and murmured in surprise:

"Is it already 11 PM? I've taken so long! I'm going to be late!"

Connor shook his head, cast a water balloon spell on himself, wiped the sweat off his body, quickly changed into a black cloak, and hurriedly left the safe house, disappearing into the dark night of Rune.

Ten minutes later, atop a clock tower in the northern district of Loen, Connor spoke apologetically to the aloof yet stunningly beautiful woman before him:

"Sorry! I'm late."

"Hmph!" But Connor's response was a disgruntled snort from Margaret.

Seeing Margaret's attitude, Connor felt extremely embarrassed, but since he needed her help, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and take out a crystal earring from his spatial ring and hand it to Margaret.

"This is a small item I crafted. It's not very useful, but it can help the user stay calm and aid in meditation. I'm giving it to you!"

(End of this chapter)