Middle-Aged Mage's Backfired Flattery, Answers
As skill points are consumed.
[Skill points 45→44]
The ability to "Scroll Making" appeared in the job skills section.
Skill: Scroll Making
Cost: 1~3 low-tier scrolls / 5 MP (MP cost doubles for every three tiers increased)
Description: Can be used to craft blank Magic Scroll of the corresponding rank from the corresponding materials (requires a significant amount of materials and magic power).
Tang Zheng looked at the skill information on the panel, his eyes shining slightly.
Unexpected.
The technique for Scroll Making was acquired so easily!
For Tang Zheng, the drawback of "higher material and magic consumption" of this scroll manufacturing technology, which has obviously been modified by humans and is more adaptable, is not a problem.
Just like the "Potion Maker" ability, without higher-level herbs and materials in the game, it is naturally impossible to create high-level potions.
As for the "Papermaking" technique, which relies on skill points to improve one's rank, Tang Zheng can be completely self-sufficient in terms of materials. The only thing he needs to consider is the issue of magic power.
"This should be Second-Tier Magic Scroll, right?" Tang Zheng suddenly asked.
"That's right."
The middle-aged Magic Caster first glanced at Master Belore to the side, and seeing that his usually stern teacher made no attempt to stop him, he was surprised and took the initiative to explain.
"Magic Scroll made of normal sheepskin can only hold First-Tier magic, but not Second-Tier magic."
"This requires combining parchment with paper made using the Second-Tier 'Papermaking' technique to create Magic Scroll."
Tang Zheng's face lit up with understanding, and he looked curiously at the pale golden liquid that had soaked the paper. "What is this liquid?"
Having the technology to create Magic Scroll alone is not enough!
It also requires the skill and method to infuse magic into the scroll.
He had no interest in apprenticing under a spellcaster who could probably only use Third-Tier Magic. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Tang Zheng naturally wanted to acquire as much as possible the technique for making Magic Scroll.
The middle-aged Magic Caster glanced at his teacher again, only to find the teacher examining the Magic Scroll he had just made, still ignoring them.
"It is a magical solution that helps maintain the stability of magical power."
The middle-aged Magic Caster's expression towards Tang Zheng this time was full of goodwill, and even his voice had become gentler.
He initially thought that the black-haired youth's identity was somewhat unusual, since the teacher had brought him here.
But now it seems!
It seems I've caught the teacher's eye.
"The difficulty of learning the Second-Tier 'Papermaking' spell far exceeds that of other spells of the same tier."
"Due to differences in the strength and skill of the spellcasters, the magical power contained in the paper produced will vary to some extent."
"Therefore, when making Magic Scroll, it is easy to cause instability in the magic power, resulting in failures and even some dangers."
"This requires this magical solution for stabilization."
At this point, the middle-aged man looked at Master Belore with a flattering expression and the Unassailable fawned over him:
"Only a teacher can create perfect Second-Tier paper without the aid of magic solution."
I see!
Upon hearing about the effects of the pale golden magic solution, Tang Zheng's interest immediately waned, and a pitiful look appeared in his eyes as he glanced at the middle-aged Magic Caster before him.
This attempt at flattery backfired spectacularly.
In the main hall, the old man examined the Second-Tier paper he had made and made a pretentious comment. "This level is excellent even among his disciples."
In retrospect, it was simply an attempt to elevate themselves.
My Second-Tier "Papermaking" skill should be at the same level as Master Belore's "Papermaking" skill.
certainly.
This is thanks to the "Player's" ability, and has nothing to do with him personally, but that doesn't prevent the result from being the same.
No wonder he didn't even ask for my detailed information, but went straight to asking if I was interested in becoming his disciple.
really.
As soon as the middle-aged Magic Caster finished speaking, Master Belore, who was examining the Magic Scroll, paused in his actions.
"How many blank Magic Scroll have been made today?" Master Belore raised his head, staring expressionlessly at the middle-aged Magic Caster.
"The second one."
The middle-aged Magic Caster seemed to sense that something was amiss and began to speak somewhat haltingly.
"Only two servings were made in all this time?"
"Since you're being so negligent, then clean this place thoroughly," Master Belore said calmly.
The middle-aged Magic Caster looked somewhat bewildered and aggrieved. "Huh?"
Making Magic Scroll isn't particularly difficult, but the process of selecting paper with similar magical power, preparing the magic solution, and restoring magic power all take time.
"Let me say it again?" Master Belore narrowed his eyes.
"Yes, teacher!"
The middle-aged Magic Caster dared not refute and quickly turned and left.
Her little secret was unexpectedly exposed.
Master Belore's wrinkled face remained expressionless as he calmly stated, "This is the process of creating a magic scroll."
After saying that.
Master Belore continued deeper into the area, though his pace appeared noticeably faster.
Under the other party's guidance.
Tang Zheng followed the other person into a dimly lit, crowded room.
That's right!
It can be described as "crowded".
A quick glance reveals that the house is actually about 100 square meters in size, with nearly one-third of the area filled with dense bookshelves.
On the wall directly opposite the door hangs a huge, ancient map, with a thick mountain range in the center that seems to divide the map in two.
This is...
Maps of the Kingdom Ri Yestize and the Baharuth Empire?
Tang Zheng saw the prominent "Azerlisia Mountains" terrain and this thought flashed through his mind.
besides.
Many strange and unusual items were piled up in various places in the room, some of them were stone tablets, and others looked like parts cut off from some kind of building.
What remained were various notebooks, scrolls, and animal hides of different colors.
Tang Zheng even saw a complete Adult Barghest's hide in the corner of the wall, no wonder the other party didn't care when they saw the Lesser Barghest.
These items were piled up all over the room, making the whole space feel cramped.
"I know you have many questions in your mind right now."
"No rush, sit down and talk slowly."
When Master Belore entered the room, his serious, rigid, and even somewhat harsh expression softened considerably, and a hint of weariness appeared between his brows.
Tang Zheng didn't stand on ceremony either, and walked over to sit down opposite the other person.
Master Belore paused briefly, then chuckled, "That's good. Talented people should always be different from mediocre ones."