Theodore seemed to have an unusual desire to perform. Seeing that Lynn and the others were interested, he began recounting the story with a hint of complaint.
In recent years, Lydia had become quite a well-known figure throughout Ieyeta Harbor. This halfling girl was extremely keen on studying all sorts of strange and unusual things.
For instance, last year she had imitated the propellers on alchemy ships and created a little gadget called a fan. It could be powered by an alchemical steam device and produce a cool breeze, making it quite useful during the scorching summer.
But who would put such a huge and expensive alchemical machine in their home just to catch a bit of wind?
For wizards, casting a Wind Control spell was far more convenient.
Of course, it could also be turned by hand, so some townsfolk who enjoyed novelty were willing to buy such little gadgets. This was also where Lydia's funding for building Flying Machines came from.
"With Lydia's talent, she could join any Alchemy Workshop as an assistant and receive quite favorable treatment. Yet she insists on becoming a wizard. She's simply making things difficult for herself..."
Theodore shook his head. Even he had to admit that the little halfling girl had many ingenious ideas, but no halfling had ever successfully become a wizard in the Land of Wizards.
Listening to Theodore's account, Lynn vaguely understood why the Land of Wizards' "technology tree" had developed in such a haphazard manner. Magic was simply too convenient. It was not that many things could not be made, but that wizards had no use for them at all.
The group entered the academy's front hall, where plainly dressed apprentices of various ages kept bowing respectfully to Theodore along the way.
The youngest of these apprentices looked