There Are Too Many Bugs in the Academy

Episode 21

8. The Alchemist of the Basalt Forest (3)

“Huh, Master level?”

“yes.”

In Paradise Academia, the number used as a measure of strength is not only the ability value, but also the skill level.

Literally, it is a number that shows how well you can wield the weapon or magic of your choice.

Of course, crafting classes such as alchemy and smelting also fall into that category.

This proficiency is very important in combat in the game, because the effect of the relevant series is amplified according to the proficiency.

But you can only reach master level in 2nd year?

‘I can’t believe it even if I think about it purely.’

Even I, who had mastered all kinds of play, was unable to raise alchemy to the master level in my second year.

The pure material cost required to raise from the lowest grade, Novice to Master, alone is 10,000 Kelly.

Not only that, but there are also some materials that are not sold in the market and must be obtained by directly entering the advanced dungeon.

But, here’s an NPC who achieved alchemy master level in 2nd year.

“Well then, what was the highest potion you made?”

“Mmm… Dragon Heart?”

“No, wow…”

As I exclaimed in pure surprise, Camila looked at me with bewildered eyes.

“Why? Is it so good?”

“It’s a potion made with the heart of a dragon. If you put it on the market, it will sell for at least 5,000 Kel.”

“Hey!!!”

“Sanwoo, you know alchemy very well.”

Camila backs away in surprise and Iliana smiles faintly.

“Where do you get the ingredients?”

“My father gave it to me. The heart of the Wyvern.”

Obviously, the Wyverns are more common than other dragons, and the hunting difficulty is low… … Still, it is a high-ranking monster that is treated as a dragon.

Even Aidan, who specializes only in attack, is strong enough to be able to defeat him alone until the end of his sophomore year.

A genius master alchemist who has a father who has enough wealth to give up the heart of a Wyvern willingly.

I grabbed Iliana’s hand as it was.

“We’ll be friends from now on, Illyana.”

Originally, my parents said that life is a connection.

by the way… … For a moment, Camilla’s eyes turned cold, perhaps because of her mood?

* * *

Unlike us, who had to return to the herbalist’s house in Nosteria to complete the quest, Illyana went straight back to her dormitory.

– Where is the dormitory?

– Breath of the world tree.

As if to prove once again that she is a person with a strong back, the dormitory she was assigned to was Artel’s manor dormitory in Hyeonmu Forest.

The difference between a manor and a house is not really a lie, it is the difference between heaven and earth.

what is three meals a day Desserts and appetizers are provided every day, and there is at least one exclusive maid per tenant.

In most rooms, more than three rooms can be used alone, and the level of comfort is high, so the character’s fatigue hardly rises.

Once the qualifications are met, I’ve said it all to the point where it is almost semi-compulsory to move into the manor dormitory.

As a result, there were many people living in the manor dormitory.

A princess of the duke family is at a ridiculous level.

Whether it’s the second princess of the empire, the only daughter of a wealthy man who leads a giant, or the crown prince in the line of succession to the throne.

I remember that there was also a son of a war hero who was praised as a living legend on the continent.

At that time, I had no idea as much as it was a setting in the game.

As one of the residents of Paradise Academia, they are the status quo that cannot be easily passed on.

‘I thought he was just a character who was sacrificed, but I didn’t know there was such a background.’

So, if you can build a good relationship with Illyana, it’ll be great.

More than anything else, I can’t give up on a master-class alchemist.

Anyway, apart from the newly emerged precious human resources, we completed the quest safely.

“I brought the three black blood vinegar you mentioned.”

“I’m really, really, really grateful…”

A middle-aged herbalist bows down to express his gratitude.

Just bringing black blood vinegar would have shown such a reaction, but the herbalist was in a state of tears beyond that.

It was because the value of the black blood vinegar that Camilla and I brought was very high.

In terms of grades, two upper classes and one superlative.

The herbalist himself knows better how precious and expensive it is.

“To be willing to hand over such a good material. I don’t think it can be commended with a ring…”

Whoa.

The herbalist’s response was more apologetic than I thought, and I decided to negotiate a reward.

“Then can I bring some potions other than the ring you promised me?”

“Of course not! There is no way I can be miserable for the benefactors who saved my wife!”

caught up!

“A hero’s potion, a troll potion, a mark of the sword, and finally the blood of an owl. How about giving them two bottles each?”

I recited a list of potions that came to mind. Most of them were difficult to purchase or obtain in the beginning.

A warrior’s potion that temporarily increases all stats and a troll potion that grants auto-healing for a certain period of time.

And the mark of the sword required for personal training and weapon proficiency increase.

Owl blood to help you gain visibility in dark dungeons.

All of them are very useful potions.

“Good! I’ll prepare it right away. Oh, I only have one troll potion, are you okay?”

“If that’s the case, that’s fine.”

It is understandable that there is a shortage of supply because it is a potion that can only be made at least advanced level in the work.

The material is so hard to find.

“Can I ask for this much?”

“It’s okay. That black blood must be worth that much.”

I replied patting Camilla on the shoulder, expressing concern. In fact, if you put all those potions together, it won’t be more than 300 Kelly.

After all, herbalists are also traders.

Even though I’ve been blessed with it, basically, it’s a law that you have to think about.

As if to prove what I was saying, he rather smiled and happily handed me a box full of potions.

“These are the potions I mentioned here. I also put some basic potions together. And make sure to visit again later. I’ll give you a good price.”

“Thank you, boss. I wish your wife well.”

“Once again, thank you so much!”

Camila’s expression brightens at the heartfelt greeting. I also felt somewhat happy.

Even if they approached it in hopes of a reward, isn’t it a mutually beneficial outcome?

After such a brief farewell to each other, we took our boxes and left the herbalist’s house.

Aaron’s gold ring, which was the purpose of this, was also definitely taken.

‘Because this is an increase of all stats by 2. If you add the tears of the hero, the all stats are increased by 7. not bad.’

Recently, through continuous training, my body has become much stronger than before, and I feel that I am steadily getting stronger numerically.

You’ll also get useful potions there. At this rate, you will be able to clear the Introductory Hesperiph dungeon without difficulty.

“Camilla, I’ll pay you the price of two black blood vinegar for the promised reward.”

“Hey, can I give you that much?”

“There are four left. You also found two, so of course you have to give it that much to be fair.”

Even if you can’t sell it, it’s at least 400 Kelly.

Camila, who is on her own without help from the family, needs nothing more than cash right now.

“Really!? Sanwoo! Thank you!”

Camilla jumped from place to place, pretending to be a rabbit. If you look at it like that, you are still a young child.

It was somewhat bittersweet to think that such a child would be pushed into a family fight and could see everything he could not see.

‘But, well, there is still time left before the check comes in earnest. Wouldn’t it be necessary to take action right now?’

… … How stupid that thought was.

It didn’t take long for me to realize.

* * *

Hesperiif Introductory Dungeon 2nd basement floor.

While the monster’s cries echoed everywhere, Nordin Narkis clicked his tongue as he brushed off the monster’s body fluid.

“Twitch.”

A third-year student at Paradise School, among them, Cheolhwa Nordin is treated as a veteran and talented person.

Even the monsters that inhabit the Hisperief can be killed in an instant without much effort.

“On the map, it’s like this.”

A huge stone door stood tall at the place we reached after slaughtering all the monsters that rushed and drooled.

He had seen such a structure dozens of times, but even Nordin could not guess the exact principle.

It was a place called so-called Magi Prison.

The Hisperiif Introductory Dungeon is a dungeon used to train freshmen who have just entered Paradise School to match its reputation.

The difficulty is also low, and the risk is not high compared to other dungeons.

But no matter how introductory it is, a dungeon is a dungeon.

In the tests conducted at Hisperief, large and small casualties occurred every year, which sometimes resulted in tragic results such as ‘death’ or ‘disappearance’.

And among the causes of such tragedies, it was the wrong entry into the Magi Prison that accounted for the highest rate.

A remnant of the old demon king that transfers people around you to this space when you mistake the entrance or fall into a special trap.

From the outside, it looks like nothing, but in fact, this is the most dangerous and terrifying place in the dungeon.

Because there are at least dozens of monsters sleeping inside.

Even veterans can’t easily be sure of safety, not to mention the young chicks who have just entered Nakwon School.

“No matter how hard I try, if even Camilla Lilly gets stuck here alone…”

To be honest, I didn’t intend to do it this far.

Preparations for usurping the direct position of the Hwagwon-ryu are almost complete.

Now, if you convince some of the collaborators who are still expressing their opposition, the Nordin faction’s entry into the home would be a predetermined procedure.

But when he heard from his close friend Bernax that Camila was raising a disciple.

Nordin couldn’t help but feel a sense of crisis.

The power of ‘authenticity’ in the clan is far greater than you might think.

The reason why Camilla Lilly couldn’t become head of the household.

Right now, if the collaborators work together, they can drive out the current head of the family, but that’s also the reason why they can’t.

All because of that damn legitimacy.

No matter how I take the position of head of the family, if other sects don’t approve, I just can’t do it because I don’t do it.

Rather, it is possible that other sects may intervene, saying that they have harmed the legitimacy of the shogunate.

However, if the woman who was like a thorn in her eye raises her own disciple, the story changes.

After all, he is one of the top 10 masters of the martial arts genre.

If Camilla was a disciple who forged herself, there was a possibility that she would secure the position of head of the Hwagwon-ryu family instead of her.

If that person enters the household as an adopted son, the rank of succession rises higher than that of other branches.

It was even more problematic because it even had precedents.

It is a method that has its own ‘authenticity’, unlike a branch line taking over the position of a direct lineage.

Besides, if you have outstanding skills and prove your martial arts by beating other masters… … .

‘No, that should never happen.’

“after.”

With a sigh exhaled, he drew an X on the map for clarity.

Now, by tracking the magic emitted from this place, and finding the area that is forcibly transferred to this place, all plans are ready.

‘A foxy bitch. Let’s see if we can survive anywhere here.’

Will he be desperate and beg for his life, or will he struggle until the end?

“I would prefer the former if possible.”

Nordin laughed, imagining Camilla caught in the Magi Prison.

Even if it was to kill a fellow member of the same clan and the teacher’s daughter, there was no hesitation in his actions.

His feelings are-

There was only an endless sense of inferiority and malice towards Camilla.