Chapter 29

The magic runes on the Fang of Hidden Mist had become intact, regaining their luster and presenting a magical charm.

Its magical power did not seem to have weakened due to the previous damage; instead, it seemed to have become more stable and powerful after being baptized by 【Repair+】.

Gao De focused his mental power on the repaired Fang of Hidden Mist with full anticipation.

Immediately, the relevant information flow was fed back:

Once per day, the first-circle spell 【Hidden Mist】 can be cast without consumption.

When casting Hidden Mist, the Fang of Hidden Mist will be magic-infused, capable of dealing higher damage when attacking.

【Hidden Mist】 (Conjuration, 1st Circle):

A cloud of mist 20 feet high and 20 feet in radius, lasting for one minute, rises from around you, centered on you.

The mist is stationary; it obscures all vision, including darkvision. No creature can see anything beyond 5 feet (about 1.6 meters), and vision within 5 feet is greatly reduced.

A light breeze can disperse the mist within twenty seconds.

A strong wind can disperse it within five seconds.

The mist will be burned away by fire.

This spell is ineffective underwater.

It is a spell without lethality.

Disappointed? A little bit, but not much.

After all, hearing the name, Gao De could roughly guess that it shouldn't have any lethality.

At least it wasn't the worst-case scenario—at least it was a spell useful for combat, rather than a purely auxiliary spell like Repair.

Moreover, there was an unexpected surprise.

Besides coming with a first-circle spell, the Fang of Hidden Mist actually had an additional effect: Magic Infusion.

This is equivalent to one supernatural item coming with two spells.

A great reputation is well-deserved.

This Oukeli Society, being able to be called the most powerful magic alchemy creation society on the entire continent, is indeed extraordinary.

Gao De really wanted to test the power of the Fang of Hidden Mist after the magic infusion.

But considering that Master Seda was in the medicinal garden, if he made any noise that attracted Master Seda's attention, there was a risk of exposing himself prematurely, so he thought better of it.

How to utilize this first-circle spell? Gao De fell into thought.

The idea of the alchemist who created the Fang of Hidden Mist was obvious: create an environment favorable for melee combat through Hidden Mist, then attack with the Fang of Hidden Mist, whose power is greatly increased after magic infusion.

A very good synergy.

The problem is, if he wants to use the Fang of Hidden Mist to attack, he must actively get close to Master Seda.

And Master Seda has at least two spells that require contact to take effect.

This contradicts the combat style Gao De had envisioned.

"Huh?!" Gao De, deep in thought, suddenly noticed a note on Hidden Mist, and a wonderful idea flashed through his mind.

"Perhaps, it can be used this way..."

When Gao De returned to his bedroom, it was late at night again.

Amy, as usual, was already fast asleep.

But this time, Gao De did not tiptoe as usual; instead, he went to Amy's bedside and tapped his shoulder lightly.

"Hmm?" Amy woke up groggily.

"It's me."

"Gao De... is something the matter?" Amy's voice was still hazy, and he had not fully woken up.

While speaking, Gao De had already lit the oil lamp in the room using Mage Hand.

And in his actual hand, he held five three-leaf flower silver coins that shimmered with a faint silver light.

"Help me go to the city tomorrow to buy some things; the remaining money is your hard-earned fee," Gao De instructed.

"Ah? Why do you want to buy this?" Stimulated by the silver coins, Amy finally woke up completely, sat up with a start, and asked in confusion. "Don't ask, just tell me if you'll help or not, it's a simple yes or no."

Amy lowered his head and thought carefully for a moment, then looked up at Gao De and said seriously: "Okay, but I don't need a hard-earned fee; I'll help you for free."

Gao De nodded and said just as seriously: "Thank you."

Time passed silently day by day.

Until the last day of the Awakening Month arrived.

This day was the time for the Phil Magic Potion Shop to restock.

Just at noon, Master Seda left the medicinal garden in person.

Gao De, who had been keeping an eye on Master Seda's whereabouts, knew clearly that Master Seda was heading to the Phil Magic Potion Shop to retrieve the final ingredient needed for concocting the magic potion.

As soon as he saw him leave the medicinal garden, Gao De ducked into his workshop.

Of course, not to concoct the primary spider venom potion.

At this stage, he had neither the mood nor the need to do such pointless work.

Gao De was making the final preparations before falling out with Master Seda.

He took out the glass bottles he usually used to store potions, then cast 【Acid Splash+】, obtained acid that could be kept for up to a day, and filled the bottles.

Afterward, he placed these homemade acid bottles into the various pockets of his clothes.

After checking to confirm that they wouldn't make any strange noises when moving and that they weren't obvious from the outside, he finally let out a long sigh of relief.

Man proposes, God disposes.

Gao De had already done as much preparation as possible within his limited capabilities; whether it would succeed in the end also depended on a bit of luck.

Master Seda did not return to the medicinal garden until two hours later.

Gao De, who had specifically chosen this moment to leave the workshop, bumped into him in the corridor.

"Master Mage." Gao De stepped aside and respectfully made way for Master Seda.

Master Seda just glanced at Gao De expressionlessly, did not reply, and brushed past Gao De coldly.

Watching Master Seda's back disappear from sight, Gao De resumed his pace.

Although Master Seda tried his best to appear emotionless, he could still clearly perceive that Master Seda's eyes held a fervor today, indicating that he was currently in a state of excitement.

"Be excited, the more excited, the better," Gao De said to himself in his heart.

While Master Seda returned to his room and began to seclude himself to concoct the magic potion, Gao De was not idle either.

He planned the details of the final showdown in his mind in advance and rehearsed in his heart.

He carefully pondered every possible scenario after the showdown with Master Seda, rehearsed various dangers that had not yet occurred in his mind, and made corresponding response plans.

Then, it was just waiting for Master Seda's news, perhaps today, perhaps tomorrow.

That night, Gao De did not wait for Master Seda's summons, but he also barely slept all night.

Spring Bud Month, first day.

Morning.

In front of the log table.

Master Seda, with clear signs of fatigue on his face, seemed somewhat dazed, standing blankly on the spot, not knowing what he was thinking.

After a long time.

He finally raised his hand, his gaze fixed on the magic potion he had just concocted, gently shaking the bottle, his gaze swaying with the liquid inside, his heart also filled with waves, anxious and uneasy.

"This time it should be a success, right?"

Although Master Seda felt very confident this time, when it came to the crunch, he couldn't help but become anxious about gains and losses.

"I'll know once I try." Master Seda gritted his teeth, suppressed the restless emotions in his heart, and finally stopped hesitating.

"Call Gao De to test the medicine," he ordered.

(End of chapter)