Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 33 Investment

Sophie Lucia is very proactive.

She returned to her office as the acting headmaster and began to decipher Link's germination method.

We have the following information:

First, the germination methods for silver star flower seeds mainly consist of secondary mist and rain techniques and growth-inducing techniques;

Second, Link Grand's work log shows that he came twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening;

Third, Link Grand used Lesser Mist Rain twice on the first evening, but did not use the Childbirth Induction spell;

It takes four or six days, or more precisely, five and a half days, for the germination to be successful.

Fifth, the germination success rate is over 70%, indicating that this method is more effective in restoring the vitality of problematic seeds, without the overuse of germination techniques, and may even be used with caution.

Based on the above points, Sophie Lucia used an exhaustive method to list dozens of ways to combine Lesser Mist Rain and Childbirth Spells.

By combining her knowledge and research on secondary mist and fertility techniques, Sophie Lucia eliminated some obviously unreasonable combinations, significantly reducing her workload.

Next, we will conduct experiments to verify and eliminate each possibility.

This determines whether it's one or two Lesser Mist Rain spells each morning, whether it's one fertility induction spell per day, or once every two or three days, and whether the fertility induction spell is cast in the morning or in the evening...

Sophie Lucia was confident that once the experiment was completed, the new method for germinating silver star flower seeds would definitely be found.

Time is running out for Link.

No more than two weeks.

……

Link has never hesitated to speculate about human nature with the worst possible malice.

He instinctively felt he had to hurry, finish the experiment, collect data, write the paper, and apply for a patent.

Otherwise, it is highly likely that someone else will snatch it away.

This "other person" may not necessarily be Sophie Lucia.

With such a large population in the world, wizarding organizations everywhere, and wizarding apprentices everywhere, it's possible that by chance, another person might share Link's ideas, actions, and results.

After all, his germination method is not complicated or profound; it can be designed once you break through a thin layer of paper.

However, conducting experiments requires funding.

Link's pockets were cleaner than his face.

It's only because the Rivoss Institute of Biology and Medicine provides room and board that Link could concentrate on his studies; otherwise, he would have had to find a way to work and support himself.

So, where does the funding for the experiment come from?

Link couldn't help but look up at Jasmine sitting opposite him.

She's a little rich woman, she has money in her pocket, maybe she can live off a woman?

Thinking this way, my gaze found itself unable to look away.

"???"

Jasmine felt Link's somewhat intense gaze and couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Why did they suddenly start gazing at me so affectionately?

Has this blockhead finally gotten the hang of it?

It doesn't seem like it!

Jasmine blinked, then couldn't help but ask, "Why are you suddenly looking at me like that? Have you finally discovered my beauty and realized how wonderful I am?"

Upon hearing this, Link did not respond directly and looked away.

The idea that suddenly came to him was actually quite inappropriate, so he promptly abandoned it.

"It's nothing, I just remembered that you should be getting a promotion soon."

Link changed the subject and casually picked a topic.

Jasmine pursed her lips, a hint of suspicion in her eyes.

She didn't think that Link had looked at her like that because he remembered this incident.

This morning, she even described her meditation progress in detail.

So what exactly happened to Link?

Jasmine began to speculate.

It must be something difficult to say, otherwise, given Link's personality and style, he wouldn't back down so suddenly.

Thinking back on what Link had been busy with these past two days, a few words popped into Jasmine's mind: "silver star flower," "germination," "experiment," "data," and "paper."

Jasmine suddenly realized what was going on.

However, she didn't make a fuss and instead continued reading her book as if nothing had happened.

It was getting late.

It's time to leave the library again.

Link walked Jasmine to her dormitory building and was about to say goodbye.

"Wait here for me."

Jasmine spoke first.

After saying that, without waiting for Link's reply, Jasmine ran straight upstairs.

Seeing this, Link quickly realized that Jasmine, through her understanding of him, had guessed what he hadn't said before.

This made Link feel somewhat embarrassed.

But it wouldn't be good to just leave without saying goodbye, otherwise it would seem like I'm petty, lack courage, and have no sense of responsibility.

"I guess you probably have something you want to do, but you lack start-up capital."

A short while later, Jasmine returned downstairs, shoved a small box into Link's hand, and said in a firm tone that brooked no refusal, "There are five standard level one magic stones in here. Consider it my investment in you. If things go well, you have to give me my money back plus a share of the profits. Even if it fails, you can't let me suffer a loss!"

The words had barely left her lips when she ran off.

It looked like it wasn't going to give Link a chance to refuse.

Link watched Jasmine's figure disappear around the corner, squeezed the small box in his hand, and felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

All the efforts I've made over the past period have ultimately paid off.

but……

We don't need that many magic stones!

"Why!"

Link sighed.

Unable to refuse such kindness, I could only accept it with tears in my eyes.

……

There's no time to lose; we should prepare as soon as possible.

Link went straight to the living services building, to the fourth floor.

I entered a shop that sells plant seeds, germination equipment, nutrient solutions, plant pesticides, and other products. After some browsing and some haggling, I decided to buy some.

Link successfully purchased the seeds needed for the six groups of experiments (A, B, C, D, E, and F) for half the price of a standard level-one magic stone.

The shop has half magic stones specifically for transactions, and they give change.

For the price of two standard level one magic stones, I found a second-hand greenhouse simulation device that was about 80% new.

With this, Link can conduct experiments in his dorm room without having to go to the Third Botanical Garden.

It's convenient and safe, and you don't have to worry about experiments being destroyed or data being leaked.

Therefore, having a dedicated laboratory, or even a laboratory building or a complex of laboratory buildings, is extremely important for researchers.

Link tossed the small box, which had become much lighter. Of the five magic stones he had just acquired, two and a half had already been spent in no time.

Even with a part-time job, he only earns two standard level one magic stones a month.

Although the workload is not heavy and it is not tiring at all, the hiring threshold is not low.

Money is hard to earn, but it disappears so quickly!

With the seed bag tucked into his pocket and the equipment on his back, Link returned to his dormitory and continued his work.

Assemble the equipment, set the parameters, label the seeds, and group them.

Before long, Link had completed all the preparations for the experiment.

Link rested for a while and took the opportunity to check if there were any oversights.

Once everything was in order, Link sowed the six groups of seeds into the corresponding areas of the greenhouse simulation equipment.

Let it sit like this overnight; we'll start germinating it tomorrow morning.

After finishing everything, Link clapped his hands, glanced at his work, and happily went to wash up.

(End of this chapter)