Chapter 453 Gap <TOC> Chapter 455 Runited Mentor and Apprentice
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At the crack of dawn, Angel was taken by Midora to the Magic Potion Hut.
At first, he was a little nervous, not knowing the purpose of Midora’s actions. But after arriving at the Magic Potion Hut, Midora kindly chatted with him about alchemy issues. Although Midora was an alchemist specializing in potion studies, he also dabbled in enchanting and mineralogy. Under his profound knowledge, Angel estimated that he couldn’t compare to Midora in those aspects.
Midora enthusiastically shared his insights on alchemy with Angel, and gradually, Angel forgot about Midora’s intentions and became immersed in the academic exchange. Of course, Angel’s enchanting experience was not very useful to Midora, so it was mainly Angel listening and Midora talking.
After discussing enchanting and mineralogy for most of the night, Angel had gained a lot of knowledge. Seeing the sky beginning to lighten, Midora asked with a smile: “Are you interested in potion studies?”
Asking whether he was interested in potion studies, he naturally was. He had recorded alchemy books containing complete lineages of potion studies, but his time was limited. Potion studies was a subject that required a lot of time to be spent on, so he simply put it aside for now. After fulfilling his five-year promise with Jon, when his mind was somewhat settled, it wouldn’t be too late to study it. After all, wizards have long lifespans, and Angel felt that before advancing to a formal wizard, learning a quick enchanting alchemy would be enough to cope with the initial cultivation expenses.
Seeing Angel nod, Midora laughed and said: “Although you may not want to learn potion studies right away, since we have plenty of time now, I’ll give you a general impression of potion studies.”
Plenty of time? Angel was slightly puzzled in his heart, but with the opportunity to learn valuable knowledge, he ignored that bit of discomfort.
As a master of potion studies, Midora’s explanation was not only comprehensive but also full of valuable information. In a short time, Angel had built a tree-like structure of potion studies in his mind, using potion studies as a foundation.
Like enchanting and mineralogy, potion studies also had many branches, and the classification of various potion schools was different.
The Vanderval school classified potions based on material processing methods, such as single-type, mixed-type, extracted-type, etc.
The Gypsy school classified potions based on their nature, such as aromatic, witch’s soup, or liquid.
The Innovator school divided potion studies into the basic three states of matter: gaseous potions, solid potions, and liquid potions.
In addition, there were many other quirky schools, such as those that classified potions based on their effects, overall classification, pros and cons, and even schools that classified them based on color and region.
Overall, like enchanting and mineralogy, potion studies were also in a state of contention among various schools. Although there are many schools in enchanting and mineralogy, no matter which school, there is a generally accepted distinction in operational methods: enchanting and compounding. Therefore, alchemists in enchanting and mineralogy can avoid talking about their schools and just communicate in terms of enchanting and compounding.
But potion studies is different. Although there are many thriving schools of thought, none of them agree on a single classification. Each school speaks from its own perspective, even though their finished products are not much different. So, when engaging in discussions about potion studies, it’s best to first clarify the other person’s school of thought, find a middle ground for communication, and avoid potential disputes.
Midora belongs to the Innovator school, which classifies potions based on the three basic states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas, with potions that don’t fit into these categories being considered as “others.”
Midora explained the principles of the Innovator school in detail and even pointed out the taboos and shortcomings of most other schools, which greatly expanded Angel’s knowledge and horizons.
It turns out that the Wizarding World not only competes in individual strength but also in academic exchanges, where different factions defend their own positions.
In the end, Midora said with a smile: “Regarding information on various potions, my library has detailed records. I won’t go into detail here. If you have time, you can visit my library in the next few days. It’s free and open to you.”
Midora’s generosity made Angel feel a bit uneasy.
As a formal wizard and a respected master alchemist, Midora was not only friendly towards him but also treated him like a close friend, making Angel feel both surprised and puzzled.
Moreover, Midora’s behavior seemed to be full of “kindness and goodwill.” Angel felt like he was dealing with a lovable and approachable mortal old man rather than a cold and indifferent wizard who looked down on all things.
“Is this too unrealistic?” Angel wondered. “Knowledge is priceless for wizards. Is there another purpose for opening the personal library so casually?”
Angel suddenly felt uneasy.
Midora, of course, noticed Angel’s thoughts but couldn’t explain himself and just smiled helplessly.
Sanders had already arrived at Sky Mechanical City, and who knew when he would meet Angel. With Bogula treating Angel this way and Midora being Bogula’s mentor, all Midora could do was try to make up for it before things went south. That’s why he was so kind to Angel, not only helping him clarify his concepts about potion studies but also willing to open his library to him.
But in reality, Midora was overthinking it. Although Angel had been confined by Bogula for a few days, his life wasn’t as “difficult” as Midora imagined.
Midora didn’t explain anything and, seeing that Angel was still deep in thought, changed the subject: “Since you’ve had unlimited access to that level before, take a look at this potion.”
Midora took an oval glass ball out of his subspace.
As soon as it appeared, Angel felt a familiar fluctuation. His eyes widened, and his gaze immediately focused on the glass ball in Midora’s hand. The doubts he had been pondering were cast aside.
For others, whether they were ordinary people or formal wizards, facing this glass ball would only make them feel like it was an “ordinary object.” But Angel was different. In his eyes, this glass ball was like a glowing body, deeply attracting his attention.
“This is… a mysterious feeling,” Angel muttered, feeling the familiar vibrations as if he had returned to Black Castle, surrounded by the mysterious power while crafting the Prelude of Reincarnation.
The glass ball was transparent, and there seemed to be faint ripples flowing inside, emitting a light blue light.
“Sure enough, you discovered the mysterious implications within it even before I activated it,” Midora sighed slightly. “When I first saw it, I thought it was just an ordinary object, but you could see its true nature at a glance. It’s clear that you’ve indeed been in contact with the ‘mysterious’ level.”
Midora said with a hint of envy: “This is a great fortune for you. If you can grasp that hint of mystery, perhaps it won’t be long before you can return to the peak of mystery once again.”
With Midora praising him like this, Angel felt somewhat embarrassed.
He shyly pointed at the glass ball and asked: “Master Midora, are there mysteries in potions too?”
Midora nodded: “Of course, as part of alchemy, potions can naturally give birth to mysteries. This glass ball is a Mysterious Potion called ‘Gaze of the Ancients.'”
“Are mysterious potions also meant for drinking?” Angel asked curiously.
Midora neither shook nor nodded his head: “You need to remember that potions are meant to be taken. But the methods of taking them vary. Smelling the scent can be considered taking it; wrapping it with your mental energy can also be considered taking it; of course, drinking it is also considered taking it.”
“Mysterious potions naturally rely on taking them to activate their mysterious powers, but the methods of taking them vary greatly. Some methods don’t even require the consumption of the potion itself; for example, this bottle of ‘Gaze of the Ancients,’ simply using your gaze to look at it counts as taking it. As long as you don’t break it, the potion inside will never be consumed,” Midora explained.
“Just using my gaze to take the potion?” Angel stared in astonishment, then fixed his eyes on the glass ball, trying to experience what it was like to take a potion with his gaze.
Seeing this, Midora laughed: “I haven’t activated this potion, so no matter how you look at it, it’s useless. This potion isn’t for benefiting yourself, but for adding a mysterious special effect to the viewer’s gaze for a short time. With your current physical condition and power level, you wouldn’t be able to handle it.”
Angel smiled sheepishly upon hearing this.
“So, is this equivalent to an eye-related spell?”
Midora laughed at this question: “Can spells be compared with mysterious powers?”
“I remember that some mysterious items are actually quite useless…”
“Even if it’s trivial, it’s still a mystery. I once saw a record in the tomb of a mysterious alchemist who specialized in potion-making. Every mystery has its value; if you think it’s trivial, it’s only because you haven’t found the right way to use it.” Midora shrugged: “That’s why there’s the saying about mysteries gathering dust.”
Angel pondered, according to what Midora said, wouldn’t it be better to seize any mysterious object, no matter how trivial, and find a way to use it later? After all, there must be a method suitable for him.
Regarding Angel’s thoughts, Midora only replied indifferently: “Clearing the dust off a mystery is not that easy. Perhaps it’s not suitable for humans but for other species, countless planes, or even creatures from another dimension.”
“So, in such a small probability situation, the trivial remains trivial; if you can’t control it, you’ll never be able to clear the dust off it.”
Through their question-and-answer session, Angel had gained a basic understanding of “mysteries.”
Time passed during their conversation, and when sunlight poured through the window, Adelia led Duoding in: “You’ve been talking all night. Come and taste the milk custard sandwich bread I made.”
The milk custard bread was made into a cute little cat shape, obviously prepared especially for Duoding.
As a milk enthusiast, Angel was attracted by the taste of milk custard, but he couldn’t break his character, so he deliberately refused at first and then reluctantly accepted the milk custard sandwich bread.
Just as Angel was about to take a big bite, the door suddenly opened again.
Angel looked back.
In the backlight, a handsome man with a faint glistening velvet-like golden outline drawn by the morning light appeared abruptly at the doorway.
Chapter 453 Gap <TOC> Chapter 455 Runited Mentor and Apprentice