Because providing direction and guidance for spirit runes is part of St. Byron's second-year basic course "Theoretical Foundations of Spirit Runes (Medium)", this book "The Book of Mad Thunder" is free of charge, but it is not sold to Xia De, but loaned to Xia De.
Just like "Mad Light Chaser", Shad needs to return the book after obtaining the Spirit Rune, or buy it himself at a high price.
In addition to the guidance of the second ring spirit rune, Xia De also applied to the college library, wanting to learn a magic or spell specifically used to detoxify, and it would be best if it was not only effective for himself but also for others. In the second wine party, he would taste the blood wine of the god, and Xia De was not sure if he could still bear it.
The academy quickly gave a list based on the spiritual runes that Shade currently possessed, but the library did not recommend magic, but the detoxification technique of the spell elves. It was a fairly straightforward name, because this was a spell created by imitating the power of the alien creatures-the elves.
This detoxification spell is quite versatile, and the casting material can be any wood, and the amount of wood required will increase depending on the content and depth of the toxin. As the user's own level increases, the effect of the spell will become more and more outstanding, and even if the toxin cannot be removed, it can at least weaken the effect of the toxin.
Because the learning materials involve "two complete branches of elven wood" and "1 pint (about 568.26 ml) of elven spring water", this spell costs Shad a high price of 500 pounds including the materials.
"This is a high-level spell, and it is quite precious. Moreover, elven materials are very rare. Apart from Saint Byrons, Zarathus College of Literature, and the Church of Nature and Evil, which are related to the elven race, you can't find any other way to obtain them."
The doctor said on the side.
"I know it's precious. Just from the description that says 'effective against most toxins', I know it's precious... Gold pounds are earned to be spent."
Xia De nodded and began to take out stacks of money from his pocket reluctantly.
"You actually brought so much money?"
Dorothy was very surprised.
"Oh, just in case."
Xia De explained that the money was actually turned into toys, and he was not afraid of losing it:
"But, do elves really still exist in this world?"
"Of course they exist. The three great schools of thaumaturgy are more than just one school. St. Byrons in the far north protects many alien races, and they also provide high-quality students for the school. Although I have never been to St. Byrons, my former group... my old friends said that the area of St. Byrons is not smaller than Tobesk."
The doctor said.
Shade first went to the college when he visited the librarian Miss Danister twice and when he took the elective course "Locked Space". He had seen students of different races in the college. At that time, he just thought that the college had a good reputation among all races, but he didn't expect that it was because the college itself was with them.
"I heard that elf girls are very beautiful. I wonder if there are any elves among the students sent to Tobesk for off-campus practice this winter."
Dorothy said casually while watching Shad counting the money. Luvia suddenly thought of something and wrote a few words in her notebook and handed it to Dorothy. The blonde blushed and laughed. This was probably a joke between unmarried girls.
The study session was shortened a bit because there was one less person, but everyone missed Father Augustus and wondered if he would get used to the weather in the south of the kingdom and what kind of gifts the old gentleman with old-fashioned aesthetics would bring them when he returned.
After the study session, Shad left with Dorothy as usual.
Leicia agreed to help Shad obtain the Sleeping Spirit Rune, and after considering for a week, Shad thought that since he didn't have any spirit runes on his third ring, he might as well aim for Enlightenment - Sleep, which Leicia and Dorothy were best at.
As for the enlightenment gained from reading, judging from the previous experience, it would take at least two months to show any signs, so Xia De did not feel any conflict.
"Although Resia and I almost share abilities, that is after all the knowledge she has learned. It is definitely better for her to teach you than for me to teach you. The only problem now is that Resia cannot leave the Yodel Palace to meet you in private without being noticed."
"You don't need to use the word 'secret meeting'."
Shad reminded, but Dorothy in the carriage snorted and didn't respond.
"So, for now, she can only use my body and my face to teach you."
"That's very good."
Shard nodded, and seeing Dorothy looking at him, he added:
"Of course, I actually hope to see your soul through your face."
The blonde girl then smiled.
When they returned to St. Teresa's Square, the servants who had helped Shad clean the room on Saturday afternoon had already left. Shad and Dorothy talked about the adventure of the brand new key again, but because Dorothy's mental endurance was far weaker than that of the witch, when Shad mentioned the saint, she waved her hand and signaled Shad not to continue:
"My eyes were almost turning red just now."
This is the power of knowledge and the "weight" of God.
After dinner and walking the cat together, Dorothy fell into a "quick sleep" on the sofa in Shad's house. After a few seconds, she opened her eyes and smiled at Shad.
Perhaps because he knew of Resia's arrival in advance, Shad saw the difference between Resia and Dorothy from the other's lazy yet elegant demeanor.
"No, Shad, I'm still Dorothy Louisa."
The blonde girl seemed to understand Shade's thoughts and said seriously:
"I just closed my eyes and then opened them again. I didn't exchange with Leicia. I want to tell you that a ring wizard can't be fooled by appearances... Also, if you mistake me for someone else, even if you think I'm Leicia, I will be angry."
He closed his eyes again and opened them after a few seconds:
"Good evening, Shad."
She smiled and greeted Shade, her elegant and lazy demeanor was obviously different from before. But Leixia was surprised to see that Shade was too timid to say hello.
Her Royal Highness the Princess raised her eyebrows, and under her suspicious gaze, the young detective grabbed the cat lying nearby.
"Meow~"
He pinched Mia's waist, who didn't know what was going on, stretched out his arms, and lifted the cat towards the blonde. After noticing that Mia was struggling slightly, he determined the truth and immediately said with a smile:
"Good evening, Leicia."
"What are you doing... Oh, I see. It seems Dorothy just played a little trick on you."
Her Royal Highness guessed what Dorothy had done:
"How about next time when I kiss you, we suddenly switch bodies, and then see if you can tell that there are two different people in front and behind after the kiss."
This kind of joke is really bad.
Since Shade chose to enlighten sleep, then Leicia's teaching will naturally focus on the ancient fairy tale "The Sleeping Princess" in which she connected the low-level sublimation language.
This was only the first class, so that night, Leicia only let Shade have a general understanding of the story content of multiple versions of "The Sleeping Princess" to facilitate Shade's subsequent understanding and study of ancient manuscripts.
Speaking of those ancient manuscripts and translations, Xia De finally remembered that he had once again burned a fairy tale written on parchment in the dark realm for the mystery lock - Kiss of the Tree.
The parchment was given to Shad by Dorothy at the request of Lecia. After he destroyed it, he never asked for compensation. The parchment was worth at least four figures in gold pounds.
"What brings you to this sudden thought?"
Leicia asked, thinking for a moment:
"Forget about compensation. After all, it was originally found for you to learn thaumaturgy. Besides, didn't you 'lend' me the leaf of eternal youth?"
"Oh well."
Shade said, and then thought of the printed version of the four 1-shilling notes. These printed versions obtained from God's gift box were originally intended to be given to Leicia as a gift for her return to Tobesk, but due to various reasons, they were still in Shade's hands.
Taking advantage of the time today, Xia De took them out and showed them to Her Royal Highness the Princess.
At first, Leicia didn't believe it was genuine and suspected that Shade was joking. But after repeatedly checking the four printed plates, she finally confirmed that it was the genuine product stored in the coin house of the Kingdom of Delarion.
"you... ... "
She looked at Xia De, who didn't know what this meant:
"How long have you had these things?"
"I got them when you returned to Tobesk from Coldwater Harbor, and I kept them in the basement. So, are they useful to you? If not, I will destroy them now. With these printed copies in the basement, I always feel like I could become a criminal at any time."
"Don't rush to destroy it!"
Leixia stopped him immediately, and then thought about it with some annoyance:
"It's definitely useful, but I haven't figured out how to use it yet. But it's definitely useful. Xia De, you really gave me a big surprise... Keep it here."
"Um?"
"I can't think of a safer place than behind the hidden walls of your basement. After all, whoever has them will be found out and the consequences will be serious."
"Well, put it here with me first. It's not big anyway and won't take up much space."
Shade picked up Mia who was standing on the stack of metal plates:
"However, if I can really use these printing plates to print my own banknotes, I have many ways to disrupt the economic order of this country."
"You still have this kind of knowledge?"
Lesia asked curiously while holding the teacup. She planned to take a moment to finish the tea and then exchange it with Dorothy.
"Yeah, but we shouldn't do that, right?"
Xia De looked at Her Royal Highness the Princess, and Leicia finally understood what he meant:
"certainly."
Leicia said in a low voice, and then took a sip of the teacup. She did not make contact with Shade's inquiring eyes, and her answer was vague.
Although Shade had heard about Resia's ambition from Miss Carina, Resia's attitude still frightened him.
He raised his hand and wiped his eyelids twice, then said:
"Luvia, stop pretending to be interested in the teacup and look me in the eyes."
"Oh, Shad, don't make me answer that, okay?"
Her Royal Highness the Princess replied in a low voice.
"No, that's not the question. Look me in the eyes."
Leicia raised her head, looked at Shade, and then saw the sea of stars in the eyes of the stranger:
"How is it? Pretty?"
He blinked.
"You are such a jerk..."
She covered her mouth and smiled like a lady:
“But it is indeed very beautiful.”