Although the devil's performance made Anna feel funny, she will not forget his malice towards her. Everything he did was to harvest her soul. She must stay vigilant!
But then again, when she could see him and he was restricted by the rules, it was actually easy for her to deal with him. Just be careful and don't let him ruin her normal life.
Now that he has changed his strategy for approaching her, and this strategy is very acceptable to her, she should cooperate with him. Her performance just now should be passable, right? The devil shouldn't be possessing Leon anymore, right? She has done her best, and the rest is up to God.
Anna walked back to her residence through the night and meditated late into the night, feeling all the friendly elements active under the mobilization of her spiritual power. Before going to bed, she felt a vague increase in mental power, and she fell asleep peacefully.
The next morning, Anna went to the service desk and looked at the memo given to her. The time and place shown on it had not changed from what Leon said yesterday.
She thought of Leon getting the quest paper yesterday and asked Theresa: "Does Master Leon often do quests?"
Teresa knew the association's affairs very well and nodded: "Yes, Master Lyon is a very enthusiastic person. Not only does he often provide the association with the greatest personal help, but he also solves the worries of many mages."
Anna couldn't help but laugh. What Theresa said was really interesting. The same thing sounded very nice in her mouth.
She had actually seen a glimpse of the task that Leon had chosen yesterday. It was posted by a three-star mage to obtain the brain tissue of a kind of monster within the line of life and death. The commission was very high, fifty gold coins. She was very greedy but she really didn't. Method.
As for teaching a mage apprentice to get started, one person can also get five gold coins.
Leon is very young, much more mature and stable than his peers. He inherited the title early and must bear the burden of the family. She suspected that he was short of money, so he did these things that most mages wouldn't do.
Of course, a viscount's lack of money is not the same as her lack of money, but after she figured this out, she felt closer to Lyon psychologically - they were both "poor people" running for money. .
When Anna saw Leon in Pharmacy No. 5, she said hello very warmly: "Good day, Teacher Leon!"
"Good day." Leon was a little surprised by Anna's excitement, but he was relieved when he thought about the content of today's course, "Today I will explain to you some principles and techniques of potion preparation."
"Okay, Teacher Lyon!" Anna said, "I finished reading "Basics of Potions" yesterday, and I don't know anything about potions. You can rest assured that I will ask questions if you don't understand anything."
This world is not as detailed and complicated as the subjects in Anna's time. The "Basics of Potions" is actually very thin, not even fifty pages, so she can read it quickly.
Leon smiled faintly. He admired Anna's learning attitude very much.
"Well, I will demonstrate and explain at the same time to help you understand. You have an affinity for the water element, right?"
"Yes, but I'm not very proficient yet." Anna said. She had only learned about all her elemental affinities for two days. "The only element I can use relatively proficiently is the fire element."
"It doesn't matter, I don't have an affinity with the fire element. Today I will introduce you to the water element, which will be more conducive to your future learning." Leon said.
"Okay, Teacher Lyon, I will study seriously." Anna replied seriously.
She thought that although Leon might have taken the introductory guidance course for money, he also took it very seriously and gave her the possibility to continue learning smoothly on her own, instead of deliberately being secretive and insisting that she pay money in the future. Only then was he willing to teach his class.
Some common pharmaceutical raw materials in the pharmacy are provided free of charge, but you must apply before each use of the pharmacy. After the application is approved, the applicant can use some common and cheap pharmaceutical raw materials at will during the application period.
Anna remembered that she initially felt that the test fee of five gold coins was too expensive, but compared to the benefits that she could enjoy after joining the Mage Association, those gold coins were really, really cheap.
At least in her opinion, the association that charges fees for every class is actually very humane. I would rather send out quests to find a handful of mages who are willing to work hard to get raw materials for free use in the dispensary, but also ensure the benefits of free use in some dispensaries.
In fact, most of the fees collected for classes are probably given to the teachers.
It can be said that the Mage Association is really a charitable organization. No wonder it must use five gold coins to prevent ordinary people from joining the association at will. Otherwise, the association will be overcrowded and the association will have a financial deficit. She has reason to suspect that the association's current financial situation is also not good.
Perhaps just like the universities she knew, the daily operating funds of the Mage Association also came from allocations from above.
After Anna took a look around the structure of the pharmacy room, she quickly gathered her thoughts and watched Leon demonstrate it to her seriously.
What Leon is currently preparing is a potion called "Goddess' Breath". The name of this medicine may seem fancy, but it is actually just an ordinary cold medicine.
When little Evan was sick before, Guy also went to the doctor to buy medicine. That medicine was already very expensive in the eyes of ordinary people, but the effect was not guaranteed. The potions made by mages are naturally much more effective than those made by doctors. It's just that there is no mage association in Blue Stone City, and there are basically no magic potions with a short shelf life on the market.
But here in Black Cloud City, due to the existence of the Mage Association, magic potions can still be seen occasionally on the market. Some mages rely on potions to make money, targeting nobles who don't have a mage in their family. Each potion is sold for ten or twenty gold coins, and they can easily make money.
"Goddess's Breath" requires thirteen raw materials. Although there are many raw materials, they are all very common plants, and they are all commonly stocked in the apothecary room.
Anna watched Leon place all the processed raw material plant extracts at hand one by one, looked at Anna and said: "To prepare a magic potion with a certain formula, the most important thing is the type and order of the raw materials, the amount and the amount." Most of the time it doesn’t matter.”
Anna nodded. The "Basics of Potion" certainly explained the simplest potion formula and preparation process such as "Goddess' Breath" clearly. "Breath of the Goddess" can be refined with all natural elements, and it is a common medicine for mages. Especially mages who do not have affinity for the light element, if they have a headache or brain fever, they like to prepare a drink on the spot.
The potion loses its effectiveness very quickly and is not valid for more than two days. Therefore, if there is no local mages association, ordinary people with a little money will not be able to count on such a good thing.
"Preparing potions requires the ability to do both. You have to use your mental power to control the magic circuit while adding the raw materials at the right time." Leon said while demonstrating to Anna. His palms were placed on the edge of the beaker, and only I saw a blue light flickering in my palm, enveloping the beaker like a gentle hand.
"When you feel the previous ingredient 'melting' into the natural elements, you can add the next one." Lyon said, adding the second ingredient extract.
The magic circuit required to prepare potions is very simple. What is important is the subtle manipulation of natural elements by mental power. If one of the following raw materials cannot be added when the raw materials are just melted, early or late, it will have a certain impact on the efficacy of the potion. This is where the level of the mage is reflected.
It took Leon about ten minutes to prepare the potion, and a hot cup of "Goddess' Breath" was ready.
However, considering that it takes time to prepare the raw material extract, it would only take one to two hours to make a serving of "Goddess' Breath" by yourself. Fortunately, all the raw material plants for "Goddess' Breath" can be found everywhere, and the pre-processing does not require the involvement of natural elements. The association recruited some ordinary people to prepare it, without wasting the manpower of mages.
"Try it, don't be nervous, I will correct your mistakes." Leon took a step back and nodded to Anna.
Anna clenched her fists excitedly. She took a new beaker, placed all thirteen raw material extracts in order, and then tried to control the water element with her bare hands.
There are subtle differences in refining "Goddess' Breath" from different natural elements, so generally a mage will choose one natural element as the main means of refining potions, which can generally handle the preparation of most potions.
Of course, some potions are forbidden to be refined from certain natural elements, so the mage needs to use an uncommon natural element, or simply entrust someone else to prepare it. Therefore, just like the magic circuit has individual differences, even potions have characteristics unique to a certain mage.
After Anna learned that she had affinity with six elements, she tried to experience all six.
According to the old mage on the day of the test, she can't bite off more than she can chew. The natural elements she usually uses are best limited to one or two, but of course she also has to practice the other natural elements. She doesn't have to be proficient, but At least it must be able to cast some simple spells, such as the "Holy Healing Technique" dominated by light elements, which can treat minor injuries and pains and save money...
At present, Anna has not chosen the natural element she will use mainly. She plans to learn it for ten days and a half first.
After realizing that she had no problem using the water element, Anna followed Leon's example and gently placed her hand on the wall of the beaker. She used the condensation circuit to cover the entire beaker in the condensed water element, and then added the first raw material for extraction. liquid.
The mental power was wandering in the water element group, and she could vaguely feel the water element shuttle back and forth between the raw material liquid, slowly changing some properties of the raw material. This is probably what Leon meant by "melting", right
When all the "chaos" calmed down, Anna added the second raw material extract. The calm was broken and it became chaos again.
After repeating this for more than ten times, the original thirteen different raw materials have become a whole. Originally, the extracted liquid came in various colors, but the "Goddess' Breath" that could be made into it was colorless and transparent, looking just like water.
Of course ordinary people can't feel anything, but as a mage, Anna can feel the elemental energy contained in it.
Anna looked at the potion she made and compared it with Leon's. There seemed to be no difference.
It was only then that she realized that Leon said he would point out her mistakes, but she had done it and he hadn't said anything yet.
She looked sideways, and there was a hint of amazement on Leon's usually serious face. He took the potion that Anna had just made, shook it in front of his eyes, and took another sip.
"No..." Anna exclaimed and immediately stopped talking.
That's right, this is a potion that you can drink. It's not really a chemical experiment, so you can't drink the reagents randomly...
However, how could Leon dare to put it into his mouth when she was a novice making her first potion? Even if it won't kill you, aren't you afraid of diarrhea
"Very good." Leon put down the beaker and looked at Anna with a complicated expression, but his eyes were a little bright. "This is the first time I have met a mage apprentice who can make potions so well for the first time."
Teacher Lyon praised her again!
Anna was really happy when she heard this. It seemed that Dibian was not blowing rainbow farts when he said she was talented. Then she could also make money with magic potions, right
She imagined that she had made a lot of "Goddess' Breath" and sold it at a stall in a busy market. The common people had no doubts about her potion because of her association badge, and they bought five or ten bottles home. She made a lot of money and no longer had to worry about not being able to afford a mage robe or take the exam, and she felt very happy.
Stop it.
What does it look like when a mage goes to set up a stall and loses all his strength? I'm afraid that as soon as she started setting up a street stall, the Mage Association would take her back because she insulted the association's reputation...
"Mr. Lyon, you taught me this well!" Anna said very modestly, "I didn't know anything half an hour ago."
Leon smiled. He found that his "student" was really sweet, and he didn't make people feel flattered.
"You have already learned the 'Breath of the Goddess'. I will teach you a few more magic potions that often appear in the one-star promotion assessment." Leon said.
Today's class is actually two classes in a row, a total of two hours.
Because Anna learned quickly, Leon then taught her four kinds of magic potions, all of which can be mastered in the mage apprenticeship stage.
When the time came, Anna was still a little unfinished. Her free course ends here.
"Mr. Lyon, can I take these potions back?" Anna asked, pointing to the ten bottles of potions the two of them had just made.
"Take it with you." Leon didn't care about this. He suddenly said while packing his things, "The next one-star assessment will be in two months. I think you can try it."
"Okay, Teacher Lyon, I will prepare well for this." Anna nodded quickly. This was her original plan.
When Leon walked to the door, he turned around and said, "Your introductory induction course is over, but if you have any learning questions, you can come and ask me."
"Okay, thank you Leon...Mage!" Anna said gratefully, a teacher who can have sex for free! Although you can't buy gold coins for free, you can buy knowledge for free, so what else do you need a bicycle!
Leon seemed to be a serious nobleman, but he didn't expect him to be quite nice.
Anna watched Leon leave, her reluctance to leave was much lighter because of his promise. She tied the potions in the narrow-mouth bottles with ropes, hung them in a string, and walked out of the potion room.
Because she lived close by, Anna decided to go back first and give the potion to Givena. When she went downstairs in the morning, she heard Givena coughing and bought two more sets of clothes. Otherwise, if the weather is bad, she won't even have to change clothes.
Anna went to the store where she bought women's clothing for the first time. Coincidentally, it was the same clerk who was looking at the store. The clerk still remembered her. Naturally, she was no longer the same as before. She came up to him with a smile on her face and said, "Your distinguished mage, today Some new women's clothing has arrived in the store, do you want to take a look?"
Anna smiled slightly: "I want to look at the cheap ones. I am tight on money and can't afford the expensive ones."
The clerk said with an unchanged smile: "Okay, please wait a moment."
She quickly went to pick and choose, and finally pushed six pieces of clothing in front of Anna with a movable hanger, and said with a smile: "These are all at the same price as yours. Do you want me to introduce them to you?"
"No need." Anna didn't want to trouble others. She just felt that the clothes in this store were very comfortable to wear, so she came again. She picked among the six clothes and finally chose two riding clothes.
After the clerk wrapped the clothes in a paper bag and handed them to Anna respectfully with both hands, she paid and picked out a bottle from the potion bottles on a string and put it on the counter.
"I see that your dark circles are a bit heavy. Are you having trouble sleeping at night?" Anna said with a smile, "This is the potion you just made. Drink it before going to bed at night. I will ensure that you sleep well that night." At dawn, I heard that there are some beauty side effects. Remember to drink it tonight, as it may not be effective after tomorrow."
The clerk had long noticed the large number of bottles Anna was carrying, and was extremely curious, but she was too embarrassed to ask. Now that she heard that it was a magic potion, she was first happy, then surprised, and hesitantly said: "How much do I need to pay for this magic potion?" Where's the money?" If it was two or three silver coins, she could still afford it, but if it was more, she would hesitate.
"No need to pay, just think of it as thank you for your service today." Anna smiled and waved, took the clothes she bought and left gracefully.
"Thank you, Mr. Master, you are such a good person!" the clerk said excitedly behind him, "You must come here often. We often have some very cost-effective women's clothing in our store!"
"I know." Anna responded from afar.
There were two bottles of sleep-aid potions in total. Anna prepared one bottle for Givena. Givena's grandson was still young and would not have sleeping problems, so there was an extra bottle, which she gave to the clerk. The potion cannot be kept, and the effects of drinking two bottles at once will not overlap. It is better to just become a good person and maybe gain something else.
The clothes in that store are okay. The clerk should know some wealthy people among ordinary people. People may have sleep problems of one kind or another when they are older. When the time comes, the clerk will use it and recommend it to her. She will be able to help them solve it. With sleep problems that make people crazy, charging ten or twenty silver coins for a bottle of magic potion is not too much, right
There are only five raw materials required for the sleep-aid potion, and they are also five common plants. She can prepare a small amount for free. To prepare a large amount, you need to buy the raw materials from the pharmacy, but it is not expensive. The amount of a bottle of magic potion requires about 100% of the ingredients. The cost of raw materials is not even a single silver coin.
There are many magic potions that ordinary people can use. The raw materials are not expensive, but the preparation process is expensive. After all, mages are a scarce resource, so of course there will be a premium.
Anna finally saw how easy it was for the mage to make money, and she was full of hope for the future.
When she returned, she didn't tell Givinado, gave him the potion, introduced him briefly, and left. These potions are harmless, and it doesn't matter if Givena remembers them wrong and drinks them incorrectly.
At noon, Anna and Natalie made an appointment to have lunch in the cafeteria, and then went to the library together.
Starting today, Anna will lead Natalie to take the promotion test. According to her plan, she and Natalie will finish all the books on the book list within ten days, and then start the special practice. Trained.
She also had to set aside time to make money, otherwise it would be too sad to have no money during the exam.
The two chose a corner of the library. Natalie was crying and asked by Anna to read the remaining chapters of the book she read yesterday. She shrank into a small ball and looked particularly pitiful.
Anna has no sympathy for this. She will marry an old man if she fails the exam. How can Natalie not try her best? So it's useless no matter how pitiful Natalie puts on, now she's just a ruthless revision machine.
Anna picked up the book and was about to immerse herself in learning when she suddenly heard someone pull out a chair and sit down across the table.
She didn't intend to pay attention, but Natalie kicked her under the table, pouted at her when she looked up, and motioned for her to look aside, with a look on her face that was looking good.
Anna looked sideways, and saw "Raymond" standing across the table as if rooted to the ground, holding a book in his hand, as if he was reading intently, but...
The demon in his body was obviously staring at her!
Natalie kicked Ana again and winked at her when she looked over.
Ana rolled her eyes at her, poked the book, and asked her to read it quickly.
Natalie stuck out her tongue and lowered her head to read with a grimace.
Anna only felt that the feeling at this moment was very strange. Was it really more and more like a campus romance? Pretending to meet by chance in the library, the "best friend" winked and fanned the flames...
Anna pretended not to see him. Anyway, she knew that the devil would definitely participate in her fantasy campus life. As long as he didn't do anything, she could ignore him.
Anna had just read two pages of the book when a slender white hand stretched out from the side, knocked on the table, and then a note was passed over.
Anna: "...??"
Natalie wasn't concentrating on reading at all. When she noticed the movement here, her eyes suddenly widened and she looked at Anna and "Raymond" curiously.
Anna looked at the note in her hand and fell into deep thought. What kind of romance novel is this for boys and girls? Passing notes
She thought for a while, stretched out her hand, pushed the note back without even looking at it, and whispered: "I refuse." No matter what was written in it, she had finished the introductory class anyway, and she didn't need to deliberately do it anymore. Please the devil.
Rothgar was suddenly confused and angry.
He hasn't even proposed yet. What is she saying no to? !