Wizard Earl

Chapter 532 Cardiff School

"The Cardiff School originated from Cardiff Academy in the Byzantine Empire, but as the apothecaries who graduated from Cardiff Academy spread their influence, the Cardiff School arose in the wizarding world. The Cardiff School advocates that the raw materials for potion making should not be limited to medicinal herbs, but should be innovative, trying to use magical beast materials or even minerals as raw materials. In fact, the reason why potion-making in the wizarding world now incorporates many mineral and magical beast materials is largely due to the influence of the Cardiff School!" Seeing that Karalov intended to test her, Varga spoke softly without hesitation:

Kararov's small eyes showed a hint of approval as he looked at Varga, and he continued, "Pan..."

Master Pandev was a pharmacist who graduated from the Cardiff School. Pandev always insisted that the Cardiff School was the future direction of pharmacy, and he conducted many pharmacological experiments for this purpose. To be honest, although my understanding of pharmacy is not very profound, reading "Selected Works of Pandev Pharmacology" was truly an eye-opener. Master Pandev was a genius; his books record countless amazing and ingenious ideas! Kararov's expression became somewhat excited as he said this.

But just as Kararov finished speaking and was about to continue, Varga suddenly interrupted him. She looked Kararov into the eyes, her expression serious, and asked, enunciating each word clearly, "What do you want from me?"

The value of this book, "Selected Works of Pandev Pharmacology," was something Varga, as a pharmacist, knew better than anyone. If it weren't for the value of clearing out the book and the help it would provide to her, Varga wouldn't be risking meeting this middle-aged, stout man who called himself Kararov.

In fact, after learning from Connor that Kararov was a high-ranking wizard apprentice and a highly skilled alchemist, Varga hadn't been idle these past few days. She had been using the secret society's channels to try and obtain any information about this Mr. Kararov, but to no avail. While it was possible that she hadn't found anything, it was also highly likely that the name Kararov, which the chubby middle-aged man in front of her called himself, was a pseudonym, just like Antonella's!

When discussing matters with someone whose identity is unknown and who may be using an alias, Varga felt it was essential to ascertain their motives as quickly as possible.

The portly man's smile froze, then he said with a wry smile, "It seems, Miss Antonella, you don't quite trust me. That's alright, I understand. I'll tell you my purpose sooner or later. Since you're so eager to ask, then Miss Antonella, you might as well tell me! I believe you've sensed it yourself, Miss Antonella, that I'm a high-level wizard apprentice, and I'll tell you, I was already a high-level wizard apprentice thirty years ago. So, Miss Antonella, what do you think I need most right now?"

"Breakthrough to become a formal wizard? Salerin potion?" Upon hearing the fat uncle's description, Varga, who was well-versed in "Selected Works of Pandev's Pharmacology", immediately lit up and blurted out what she had realized.

"That's right! What I need is Salarin. I've prepared everything needed to concoct Salarin. As long as Miss Antonella helps me concoct the Salarin, I will gladly present you with the second half of 'Pandov's Selected Pharmacological Works'!" Mr. Kararov said solemnly.

Varga fell silent for a moment, seemingly quite willing to believe Kararov's explanation. After a moment of contemplation, under Kararov's gaze, Varga didn't directly answer his question, but instead inquired, "Mr. Kararov, I'd like to know how you obtained this copy of 'Selected Works of Pandev Pharmacology'?"

Although somewhat surprised that Varga would ask such a question, Karalov still chose to answer it. After a brief pause, he replied, "My ancestor was an assistant to the Pandev apothecary master. He recorded this book from a crystal ball and compiled it into the current 'Selected Works of Pandev Pharmacology,' which was passed down to me by my ancestor. Unfortunately, since my ancestor, no one in my family has possessed the talent to become an apothecary!"

As he said this, a hint of sadness and regret involuntarily crept into Kararov's eyes, suggesting that there must be some untold stories behind it all.

"Why me?" Varga continued, looking at Kararov. Her curiosity about this question was no less than her curiosity about Kararov's purpose.

"Miss Antonella, even if you hadn't asked, I would have told you anyway, so you wouldn't worry. Your psychic wizard friend should have told you that I'm an alchemist, and a fairly skilled one at that. One of my good alchemical items can identify whether a wizard is an apothecary, and can also analyze the level of potion-making a target with a certain probability!" Karalov said, taking a jade ring from his spatial ring and continuing to explain while holding it up:

"This emerald ring can detect very subtle potion scents on a wizard through certain methods. The higher the level of the potion being crafted, the clearer the scent will be. The first half of 'Pandov's Selected Potions,' which I was also present to auction at the Getafe black market that day, was the bait I threw out. I was waiting for someone who could help me craft Salarin's potion, and when you made your bid, this emerald ring detected the residual scent of crafting high-level potions on you. That's why I decided to sell you the first half of the book. If Miss Antonella hadn't shown up, I would have bought the first half of the book back myself!" Karalov said very sincerely.

After listening to Kararov's words, Varga took a sip of the coffee in her cup on the table, then a half-smile appeared on her face as she asked Kararov, "So what do you mean by installing tracking runes on the tomes?"

"Alas! I admit it was my fault, but I meant no harm. I just wanted to find you to brew the Salerin potion! If Miss Antonella feels offended, I can apologize and offer compensation!" Karalov did not deny the existence of the runes, appearing very frank and sincere!

(End of this chapter)