Chapter 258

Chapter 258 Harunvila’s Victory

Under the gaze of the two great cliques, beads of sweat appeared on Francis’ forehead.

No matter who he promised, he would definitely offend someone else.

Just as Francis was thinking about what to do, Harlan Vera suddenly said to Madam Morgana, “How about a deal? You give Locke to me, and I’ll withdraw from the competition for the Magic Plant Garden maintenance project at Emerald Nursery.”

“That Magic Plant Garden project shouldn’t just be about the energy garden, it should also include a large portion of the Magic Plant Weapon Garden. If I compete, your chances of winning are 50-50.”

“No, my chances of winning are even higher than yours. Madam Morgana, your research on energy magic plants is indeed very in-depth. No one in the Southeastern Corner can match you.”

“But the Emerald Nursery is a medium-sized white wizard organization. Compared to energy-oriented magical plants, they tend to focus more on multifunctional magical plants. For example, magical plants that can provide energy, magical protection, and magical attacks.”

“After all, their organization doesn’t have much money. Wizarding organizations without sufficient resources usually tend to pursue multifunctional magical plants.”

“Look, this deal is a good one for you.”

Lady Morgana looked at Harlan Vera strangely and said, “You have so many talented people, why do you want to compete with me for a student?”

“That Magic Plant Garden maintenance project costs at least 100,000 magic stones, which is enough for your students to sustain for a long time. Instead of fighting for their interests, you’re actually withdrawing from the business competition with my research group for a student who isn’t yours?”

Harlan Vera nodded seriously. “I really want to teach a genius like Locke Augustine. Besides, Locke is your student’s student, and ethically speaking, it’s not appropriate for him to be your student again.”

“But he is, after all, your student’s student, and he is still within your network. You are not at a disadvantage by giving him to me.”

The expression on Lady Morgana’s face changed again and again. She really began to think about it. She could sense how much Harun Vera valued Locke. The resources Locke could get in the past were even more than what he had with her.

Secondly, unlike Harlan Vera, Mrs. Morgana pays more attention to the overall interests of all students.

This was a project that started with at least 100,000 magic stones, and she really wanted to secure it, so that her students could publish many articles and earn a lot of resources through this project.

At least it is enough to feed some of her students for more than five years.

Lady Morgana hesitated for a moment, then said to Harlan Vera, “Wizard Vera, I didn’t expect that you would still be so keen on allocating all resources to a super genius.”

“Those ordinary students in your hands are really pitiful. Okay, I agree to the exchange.”

Madam Morgana added, “Before Sophia left, since she didn’t recommend me to the academy, I probably understand what she meant.”

“Then the deal is done.” Harun Vera curled his lips and said sarcastically, “But Madam Morgana, you care so much about your ordinary students, so why is the depression rate among your students still so high every year?”

“I heard that quite a few of your students have even developed the bad habit of snorting ibog pepper water. Some of your students are really pitiful.”

Senior Advisor Francis wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief and quickly tried to mediate between the two already angry men. “Calm down, both of you.”

“How about this, I’ll treat you to a meal in the witch’s kitchen today.”

Lady Morgana snorted coldly, turned around and left the room.

After seeing Madam Morgana leave, Harlan Vera shook his head slightly, “No matter how many years have passed, she still has this temper.”

Senior Advisor Francis smiled wryly. “It’s gotten much better.”

“Mrs. Morgana’s temper ten years ago was even worse than it is now…”

Harlan Vera said, “I’ll treat you and Locke to a meal in the witch’s kitchen.”

“Counselor Francis, please invite Locke Augustine for me.”

Senior Advisor Francis glanced at Harlan Vera in surprise. “You attach so much importance to a student? After all, he’s just a newly promoted first-class wizard apprentice. He’s still a long way from becoming a formal wizard.”

“You actually want to treat him to a meal.”

“This salary is a bit too high. It’s too early for him.”

Harlan Vera said nothing.

Senior Advisor Francis shook his head slightly and muttered in a voice only he could hear, “I still like super geniuses.”

Francis knew that for a super genius and serious collector like Harlan Vera, Locke Augustine had an irresistible magic to him, and there was no way Harlan Vera would give up on Locke.

Therefore, Francis was actually somewhat biased in his heart and wanted to assign Locke to Harlan Vera.

Moreover, before leaving the academy, Witch Sophia hinted at this choice to him intentionally or unintentionally.

Francis, a senior advisor, said, “Okay, I’ll try to invite Augustine.”

…

Two days later, Locke received a reward of 15,000 magic stones, of which 1,000 magic stones were the reward for being a rising star in breeding.

In addition, Locke also formally signed a large-scale purchase order worth 50,000 magic stones through Zach, which means a total of 500 Eye of Perseus lichens.

This number is still quite large. After all, the minimum requirement for using the Eye of Perseus Lichen is to be a first-class wizard apprentice.

Five hundred Eye of Perseus lichens are enough to withstand multiple large-scale, all-out battles, and in these battles, all the enemy’s curse magic will be restrained.

In this way, Locke’s treasury suddenly became 65,000 magic stones.

He could easily take out 10,000 to 20,000 magic stones to cultivate the Eye of Perseus lichen and complete the delivery task. The remaining magic stones could all be used to invest in himself.

Since he didn’t need to go out for the time being, Locke decided to use all the huge sum of money to buy the magical resources needed to advance to a formal wizard.

“Of course, I could also use a small portion to invest in researching the Eye Demon Lord’s Potion and mass-producing the Great Blue Owl Banana,” Locke pondered. “The Great Blue Owl Banana could earn me a huge fortune.”

“The more money, the better. After I become a formal wizard, I’ll have a lot of other things I need money for. I have a lot of magic vine technology that I can grow invisible magic vines with. I can sell a batch and make some money.”

“Just upgrade the Super Mandrake Vine Magic Field to Invisible Mandrake Vine. It’s not difficult.”

“Also, the Super Mandrake vines currently cover ten acres. If they are upgraded to Invisible Mandrake vines, their advantage over the Tivro vines will be even more pronounced, and their market share will be even greater. They can be expanded to thirty acres, completely wiping out the Tivro vines from the market.”

“With my current strength, I don’t need to worry about attracting unnecessary attention.”

“Also, I need to exchange the resources from the Wizarding Secret Realm as soon as possible. I’ve accumulated enough.”

He looked at the two bottles of Hive Mind Potion in the exquisite vacuum crystal potion box placed on his desk.

Locke opened a vacuum crystal potion box, then twisted open the Hive Mind Potion and drank it all in one gulp.

Immediately, the drug took effect in his body.

His own magic power is rising rapidly.

(End of this chapter)