Chapter 25

Chapter 25 Rose Red Gem

Chapter 25 Rose Red Gem

“This ogham symbol can be adjusted. This way, my control over the Mandrake Vine will become more flexible.” Inside the cabin of the wizard ship, Locke was fine-tuning the spell model of the [Hand of Vine] which is a four-dimensional structure composed of sixteen ogham symbols.

The standard spell model of Hand of Vine is a universal model that is suitable for everyone, but each wizard’s soul and mana are unique. Therefore, during use, it is necessary to slightly adjust the rune structure to make the spell model more suitable for oneself.

Of course, this requires a wizard apprentice to have a certain understanding and proficiency in the spell, as well as sufficient basic knowledge of magic.

After experiencing the sudden attack by the dark wizards, Locke gained more inspiration for his own spells. He spent a day in the cabin modifying his spell model.

After Locke finished modifying the model composed of sixteen Ogham characters, he immediately used his magic power to conduct a round of tests in his room.

After testing, Locke put away the small hourglass he had placed on the wooden barrel table and said, “The response speed of my improved Vine Hand has been shortened from the original 0.2 seconds to 0.1 seconds.”

The approximate duration of a blink is 0.1 to 0.4 seconds, and the average person’s reaction speed to an emergency should be at least 0.5 seconds.

The response time of the Vine Hand is shortened by half, which means faster shooting and higher micro-control accuracy.

Locke looked at the three gold and navy jade rings on his left hand. “But the price is that the mana consumption of using Vine Hand will also increase slightly.”

Therefore, wizard apprentices need to modify the spell model to suit their own needs.

If the reaction speed of spells is increased in exchange for increased mana consumption, most wizard apprentices will give up this option.

But Locke, who has a large amount of dark blue gemstones, doesn’t need to worry about this.

For me, the most correct thing to do is to increase the power of the spell.

“The magic power previously stored in the dark blue jade has been used up, and now it needs to be stored again.” Locke said.

This takes time.

Because it takes a certain amount of time for his mana to recover, he cannot use up all his mana, so he can only infuse half of his mana into the dark blue gem each time, and then wait for the mana to recover before infusing it again.

Similarly, Locke took out the dark blue gem hidden in the golden ring mechanism and found that the originally flawless gem now had cracks inside.

This shows that the Tibetan blue jade has a certain number of uses, which is about two to three times, and then the Tibetan blue jade will be completely broken and become waste.

Locke stuffed the three dark blue gems back into the mechanism of the three gold rings.

Then, he grasped the void in front of him, and the Horadric Cube spun, emitting a golden light, and a round black and red gem appeared in Locke’s hand.

“The formula of two level four rubies and one level four black agate was successful.”

Locke saw the entry for this gem—

[Rose-red gemstone, a rare gemstone said to only appear deep within gemstone mines. This gemstone has the power to activate spiritual power. Wearing this gemstone regularly can double the speed at which spiritual power increases.]

When Locke held the precious jade in his hand, he felt as if his mental power was infused with more vitality.

Locke could even slowly feel that the mental power that had stopped growing was growing very slowly, but indeed powerfully.

Locke held up the rose-red gem and discovered that there was a strange gaseous substance inside the rose-red gem held in the air. It was this substance that was entering his body through his skin little by little, contaminating his mental power, and then this rose-red mist-like substance would enhance his mental power.

But it takes very close observation to see even a little bit.

“Since becoming a third-class wizard apprentice, I haven’t had any subsequent learning methods, so my mental strength has basically not increased.” Locke pondered, “But with the rose-red gem, my mental strength has increased again.”

“If I had the following learning method, I estimate that my mental strength would grow faster, exceeding the growth rate of a third-level wizard’s qualifications.”

There was excitement in Locke’s eyes.

All along, what I was most worried about was my wizard qualifications. It took me more than two years to become a third-class wizard apprentice.

And wizard apprentices with higher qualifications can become third-class wizard apprentices in just three months.

But now, if I can synthesize a large number of rose-red gems, I can quickly increase my mental power.

In the future, the speed of cultivation may not be much slower than those with higher wizard qualifications.

After all, piling up resources is also a solution.

Locke looked at the rose-red gem and thought, “But why, when my spiritual power touches the special substance hidden in this gem, my spiritual power grows so fast?”

“What kind of special substance is this?”

“Forget it. I can’t ask anyone now. I’ll find out naturally later.”

He put away the rose-red gem, hid it in a gold ring that had been made long ago, and wore it on the ring finger of his right hand.

Then, Locke replaced the expired deep blue gem in the gold ring on his left hand with five new deep blue gems.

As a result, his stock was also used up.

You have to wait until you get off the wizard ship before you can go to the market to replenish some gems and synthesize the prerequisite synthesis materials of rose-red gems, navy blue gems and dark blue gems.

In the cabin below deck, there was a knock on the door, and Lawn’s voice came from outside.

“Locke, come out quickly.”

“The wizard instructors have arrived on our floor. It looks like we’re finally going to be assigned to wizard academies.”

“I hope I can stay at Wildandia University. The wizards in the Schleswig Wizard Elders’ Council told me that Wildandia University is one of the best comprehensive wizard academies in the southeast corner.”

“Many great wizards have come out of Verdantia University.”

Locke opened the door and saw Laun’s excited face. At the same time, the corridor was silent. Many wizard apprentices had opened their doors and walked into the corridor automatically.

At the same time, at the entrance of the wooden stairs leading to the upper deck, stood about twenty wizard mentors wearing different forms of wizard robes.

Among them was Mr. Jarvis, the mentor of Four Seasons Garden.

Locke had some free time, so he asked Laun quietly, “Laun, which is better, Four Seasons Garden or Verdantia University?”

The wizards on the continent where Lawen is located seem to be stronger than those on the Corfu continent, so Lawen knows much more information than himself.

Laun really thought about it carefully, and then said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, “They are comparable, but Four Seasons Garden is an academy specializing in life magic, while Verdantia University is a comprehensive magic university.”

“So, there’s a big difference between the two.”

“But forget about the Four Seasons Garden. The Four Seasons Garden’s targets are only those wizard seedlings who have the highest affinity for wood elemental particles, or those who have outstanding performance in herbalism and potions.”

“Verdantia University may also accept some wizards with medium qualifications, because some of the magic categories at Verdantia University are quite niche and the number of students is relatively small.”

“So they might consider recruiting some wizards with average qualifications to study less popular magic to maintain Verdantia University’s legacy in this area.”

Laun whispered to Locke, “For example, the wizard elders recommended that I apply for the [Energy Shaping School Light Magic Sub-Training] and [Life Magic Herbalism Sub-Training] at Verdantia University.”

“The Light Magic Department at Verdantia University is relatively ordinary, but they generally give priority to wizards with level 4 wizard qualifications or above, so that’s just my ideal option.”

“Unless I’m very lucky, I normally wouldn’t have a chance to get in.”

“My main choice is the grass and trees student direction of their university.”

“The Herbology students at Verdantia University are in a weaker position. Even a wizard with level 3 wizard qualifications might be able to enter if they’re lucky.”

“Locke, didn’t you mention before that you worked with the teacher to refine a potion before boarding the ship? That was a significant achievement.”

Laun said with some envy, “So, maybe you also have a chance to be selected into the Herbology Department of Verdantia University.”

Laun whispered, “The wizards from our two continents were all sent by Verdantia University, so we will be selected by Verdantia University first.”

“Verdantia University has the priority to choose the two of us. Unless we are rejected by Verdantia University, other wizarding organizations within the White Wizards Association cannot choose us over Verdantia University.”

“That’s an advantage for both of us.”

“After all, Verdantia University is one of the most famous colleges in the southeastern region.”

Laun added, “Of course, this is only the requirement for us, the natives of the mortal world. I’ve heard that the standards for natives of the wizarding world to enter the academy are different from ours. Their situation is more complicated.”

“Some wizard seedlings in the areas under the jurisdiction of Verdantia University only need level 2 or 3 qualifications and will be directly accepted by Verdantia University for training.”

“Those local wizarding talents are considered by Verdantia University as their own.”

Inside the corridor, Locke was curious. “Which magic department is the most powerful at Verdantia University?”

Laun smiled and whispered, “I happen to know that.”

“I knew you’d be interested. It’s a pity we can only watch from the sidelines. Those are the really popular magic categories that require at least a level 6 wizard qualification to enter.”

“Even their local wizard seedlings are the same, without exception.”

“There are two most powerful fields at Verdantia University: one is the Lightning Magic sub-field of the Evolution School, and the other is the Transfiguration sub-field of the Transfiguration School.”

“In addition to these two ace magic categories, there are several other relatively powerful magic categories, including the Potions student direction.”

Laun whispered, “Locke, the mentors are coming. We’d better keep quiet.”

“Good luck! I hope you can be assigned to a satisfactory college.”

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