Shadow Hand

A complete set of equipment that could be used for all kinds of potion refinement processes was very complicated.

However, simple tools used to refine spiritual water were much simpler.

If he could make do with it, he could buy a special metal pot worth two magic stones and add an animal oil lamp. Then, he could start refining on his own.

Of course, just relying on this simple equipment and breaking away from the laboratory environment to refine simple potions was fine, but if it was a complicated potion, the success rate was hard to guarantee.

Dave was going to assemble a set of equipment that could be used to make apprentice potions.

The sketch was already done, and the only thing missing was some parts. He had also bought all of them.

He happened to have expensive equipment like glasses.

In total, he only spent half a magic stone to gather enough materials for the assembly.

Half an hour later, Dave looked at the equipment in front of him with a satisfied smile.

Although the equipment was simple and shabby, and the room was very crowded because of the equipment, Dave didn't care.

As long as it could be used well, as for the rest... He was just a level 3 acolyte, and this was the only thing he needed for now.

If the manufacturer of this set of equipment knew that it would become a magic potion refining equipment for a mage apprentice, he wondered what they would think.

Dave was not in a hurry to start refining the equipment.

His mana was almost exhausted. Mana could be recovered in a short period of time through meditation but for a more efficient solution... He could only rely on sleep.

At least, that was the only method he could rely on for now.

..

"How about it? Are you planning to buy the Magic Crystals from me?"

Dave covered his forehead as he looked at Andrew.

"Are you in need of money now? Why are you always trying to take advantage of me?"

"How can this be called taking advantage of you?"

Andre denied it righteously. "I'll provide you with items, and you'll pay me rent. This is a reasonable and healthy rental relationship. It's beneficial to both of us!"

".. What did you do before you became an apprentice?"

" Oh, my dad is the president of the largest Chamber of Commerce in Ager City…."

Good heavens, he was a rich second-generation heir.

Although the money of ordinary people was of no value to mages, the habits of the children of the Chamber of Commerce were brought over.

Dave didn't even bother to talk to him.

He thought about the only remaining magic stone in his pocket and sighed.

If he couldn't earn money from refining the spirit leaves in these two days, he might really have to rent the magic crystal from Andre.

Half a magic stone for a lesson. Just thinking about it made his heart ache…

Today was a class on Elementalism, and the main subject was Dark Element.

Dave's two major elements were water and darkness, so he listened carefully.

The one in charge of teaching was Teacher Hollis, a middle-aged mage who always had a cold face.

His attitude towards the lecture could be described as barely there. He lectured casually and left without saying a word when it was time.

In fact, this was the norm for most instructors.

Someone like Mrs. Izu was already very responsible.

Dave's understanding of the academy was that the academy had recruited apprentices like them and had some mages teach them.

It seemed that the Mages who taught classes could get some extra benefits, but these high and mighty Mages were not willing to spend too much time on this every day.

Most only had two classes a week, but they still rushed back and forth as if they had endless things to do.

Some of them were willing to take in apprentices, but from what Dave saw in Izu's laboratory, they were just being exploited.

Even so, Dave had gained quite a lot after three hours.

Apart from that, he also noticed a Level-0 spell mentioned by Hollis, called " Shadow Hand."

He could use the dark elements to form an invisible hand. It was useful for both fighting enemies and experimenting.

"In the future, when I have money, I will buy a book on this spell."

Dave made up his mind.

A level 0 spell book was priced between one to three magic stones, and the Shadow Hand should be in this range.

Dave was interested in its help in making potions.

With this kind of invisible hand that was not afraid of heat or poison, it was undoubtedly much easier to refine potions.

It was just that he was really short of money. Otherwise, he could buy a book now to assist in potion refinement.

Dave was about to leave the classroom when he saw a few people arguing in the corner.

A petite female acolyte was blocked in a corner, while a few male and female acolytes surrounded her as if they were denouncing something.

Dave vaguely heard the words " bitch " and " thief ", accompanied by the shoving of other female apprentices.

However, even though the petite female apprentice was almost pushed down, she still held the book expressionlessly, as if these words and actions had no effect on her.

Her chestnut-colored curly hair made Dave recognize her easily.

Millie was an apprentice who had never talked to anyone before.

Dave didn't really care about other people's business. He left after checking that the situation wasn't serious.

The academy had its own rules.

There might not be any restrictions for Mages, but for acolytes, this rule could not be broken.

Pushing and shoving were fine, but if the apprentices dared to do anything more than that, they would probably be the next experimental subjects to lie on the life science experiment table.

They had only learned from their mistakes a few months ago, so not many people dared to cross the line.

However, to be able to become the target of public criticism, he did not know what Mellie had done.

Dave was curious, but he didn't want to ask further.

He had more to do with himself.

..

When Dave arrived at the lab today, there were already several apprentices there, including Glenn.

Glenn came over to greet Dave.

"What? Are you not refining potions today?"

".. I'm not Mrs. Izu's official apprentice. I requested the opportunity to use the experiment table yesterday."

"Oh?"

Glenn raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"Then, after you've advanced to a level 2 acolyte, I'll help you recommend you to a teacher.

" A talent like you will have a lot of room for development in Potionology."

"Thank you."

Dave nodded.

He couldn't figure out what was going through the mind of the young man, but he was a little afraid of this apprentice who could spit out a human finger from his stomach.

He didn't know what he was trying to do by saying that he wanted to help him at this time.

Dave had nothing to do today. He had nothing to do since he was busy helping the apprentices.

In fact, Dave liked to work for other apprentices.

He could more or less learn a lot of knowledge about Potionology that he did not know.

However, such opportunities were rare.