Wizard Immortality.

Chapter 42 Financial Resources | Jewelry Master | Keeping the Appointment

When Vic returned to Black Tower Academy.

Four months have passed since he left.

When Grant saw him, he was so excited that tears almost welled up in his eyes.

He didn't care much about whether Viktor lived or died.

But if Vic runs away with the 'Deep Star Queen's' priceless materials, or dies on the way, not only will the Night Raven Society he founded be discredited, but he himself will also lose everything!

Now we see Vic back alive.

Grat was so excited that he became incoherent, showing no trace of his previous composure and planning.

Vic, however, remained calm and handed him the alchemical ring containing the enlightenment potion, saying, "An accident happened on the way."

"I thought something had happened to you out there. It's good that you're back."

Vic remained unmoved and continued, "Potion making is difficult. The master asked you to tell the Queen of Deep Star that he will not charge extra for the commission; everything will be at the normal market price of one thousand soul stones."

Vic's offer of one thousand soul stones was a well-thought-out decision, not just empty talk.

Under normal circumstances.

For the extremely difficult potion-making process, alchemists charge half the cost of materials as commission.

Obviously.

Two thousand soul stones are not enough to buy the raw materials for the Enlightenment Potion.

He offered a price of one thousand soul stones, partly to get a bottle of Enlightenment Potion from the other party for free, thus breaking even, and partly to establish a good relationship.

The Deep Star Queen has a mysterious identity and a powerful background.

Befriending them is entirely beneficial.

and.

It was intentional for Vic to be a month behind schedule.

Enlightenment Potion is unlike any other.

He negotiated with the Deep Star Queen about acceptable quality, but delivered excellent quality goods. Although the project was delayed, it demonstrated the difficulty and sincerity involved.

Upon hearing the commission amount of one thousand soul stones, Grant didn't say anything more. He took the alchemy ring, suppressed his excitement, and replied, "I will relay the master's exact words."

Vic didn't linger.

Calculate the time.

There wasn't much time left before he and Aaron agreed to return to Baron Mori's territory together for their rendezvous.

There's still time to leave now.

Although Vic was single-mindedly pursuing truth and immortality, he was ruthless and unmoved by external things.

But he was not a heartless or ungrateful person.

After being reborn, the past events came vividly to mind.

Before leaving the academy, Sigurds gave him a wizard's journal.

Both morally and logically, he should lend a helping hand.

Moreover.

An apprentice's wizard's journal was a valuable gift and a token of deep affection for the two of them at the time.

Upon returning to his homeland, Vic anticipated potential conflict with the wizarding family, so he needed to prepare some supplies in advance for any eventuality.

While alchemical tools have a wide variety of uses, they are far less effective in combat than the various jewels crafted by jewelers.

Simple, brutal, and incredibly powerful.

Jewelry maker is one of the six most mysterious professions.

It belongs to the system within the realm of creation.

The most commonly used items at the apprentice level are the 'Burning Orb' and the 'Frozen Orb'.

As the name suggests.

These two orbs correspond to fire magic and frost magic, but they are knowledge systems within the realm of creation.

Because the magic was sealed within the jewel.

Users do not need to spend time building a knowledge system; they can use it directly after crushing it. Its destructive power is closely related to the skill of the gem maker.

but.

Jewels made by senior apprentice-level jewelers are very expensive.

One costs twenty soul stones.

Let alone wizard apprentices, even seasoned apprentices couldn't afford such disposable combat items.

but.

Vic is not the same person he was back then.

Within the Black Tower Academy's apprentice circle, they are definitely among the wealthiest and most powerful.

Its value is over 1,200 soul stones.

Among the senior apprentices, the only ones richer than Vic are probably the alchemist Brody and the money-grubbing Kers.

Speaking of senior apprentice Kers...

There's a long-standing rumor in the academy that he's born with a knack for accumulating wealth, only taking in money and never giving it out.

An insider revealed this.

After years of operation, Kers has likely amassed no fewer than five thousand soul stones, making him wealthier than some first-level wizards.

It's staggering.

Vic spent sixty soul stones to purchase three apprentice-level Frost Orbs as a means of ambushing people in battle.

He then spent another three hundred soul stones to purchase a Flame Orb made by a first-class jeweler as his trump card.

After doing all this, Vic set off for Aaron's shop to discuss keeping the appointment.

but.

His silhouette as he left the jewelry store.

This drew gasps of amazement from the onlookers, the wizarding apprentices.

Apprentice level can afford a level one gem.

It's nice to have money.

Their observation and praise were also part of Vic's purpose.

What he wanted was for others to know that he possessed a first-class treasure, to deter unscrupulous wizard apprentices and prevent them from being intercepted and killed when they went out, thus wasting their time.

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and.

This is also an effective way to turn wealth into combat power and deterrence.

otherwise.

A large number of soul stones were lying in the alchemy ring, which was of little use.

He didn't have the almost obsessive passion that Kers had for collecting Soul Stones.

When Vic found Aaron, Aaron was also looking for him.

Having decided to keep the appointment, the two hit it off immediately. Without lingering, they made some preparations and left the academy that afternoon, riding off towards the Kingdom of Katen.

A week later.

A dark, dense forest.

Seven years have passed.

Returning to the dense forest he had passed through years ago, Aaron couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"Time flies. It feels like just yesterday that Lord Kers led us through here."

Vic's heart remained calm and undisturbed.

In his previous life, his life spanned thousands of years.

Seven years is but a blink of an eye, not worth mentioning.

The two walked forward for a while, and an unmarked tombstone stood under a giant tree.

This is where Lia, the female student who died on the road, Sigurd's friend, is buried.

If you look closely, you'll see that the moss and dust on the surface of the tombstone have been swept away, the weeds around it have been cleared, and a bunch of withered flowers are placed in front of the tombstone.

Obviously.

Someone has been here recently.

Vic and Aaron exchanged a glance.

The latter said, "Sigurds seems to have been here, just a few days ago."

Then.

The two did not linger and sped off towards Baron Mori's territory.

Ten days later.

Within the Kingdom of Katen.

Baron Morrie.

As agreed in the letter.

The three decided to meet in Stone Village.

That was Aaron and Vic's hometown, and also the former territory of the Baron.