"Weather Vane Bluegrass is both a material for learning Thaumaturgy and a Spellcasting Material. It's just that each casting only requires a diluent made from plant extract."
"This plant from the Old Continent went extinct centuries ago. Chemistry College has artificially cultivated seedlings, but the next harvest will not be for another two years. You're quite lucky."
Professor Garcia said.
"Quite lucky? So one full growing season takes—"
Shade's thoughts returned from the matter concerning the Doctor. He looked at the professor.
"About thirty years. You happened to catch it in its twenty-eighth year, so your luck really is exceptionally good. This unusual plant's growth cycle is not particularly long. You may not understand, but generally speaking, the plant materials used by Ring Arcanists do not flower one year and bear fruit the next."
For some reason, Shade thought of the story about the monkey and peaches. He shook his head, refocusing his wandering thoughts, and the professor smiled.
"Joking aside, while the Old Continent's plants are extinct, the New Continent has this strange plant. The Academy has already sent people through its channels to obtain it. It should be delivered to you around next month."
"All right, then."
Though somewhat disappointed, Shade accepted the fact. He could still wait a month.
Since he had chosen his Thaumaturgy, he wanted to return the library catalog, but the professor told him to keep it for a week and return it together with Miss Annette. That way, he would not have to deliberate for so long when making his next choice.
Those were the Academy's rewards for Shade. As the teacher guiding Shade through his courses, Professor Garcia was very pleased with the young Detective and believed that he had boundless prospects.
Therefore, Professor Garcia was personally willing to offer help with