Chapter 78

Master Beiluo Rui looked at Tang Zheng, a hint of expectation showing in the depths of his slightly murky eyes.

Through the conversation between that disciple and Tang Zheng, he could feel that Tang Zheng was very interested in making scrolls, which was enough for him.

Being able to use Second Rank magic at this age, stepping into the level of Third Rank magic was a certainty.

It was even highly possible that he could reach the realm of using Fourth Rank magic! Teachers always like smart students with talent.

"When making a magic scroll, besides the production of the scroll, what should be equally important is how to inject magic into the magic scroll, right?"

Tang Zheng asked for advice.

"Correct."

Master Beiluo Rui nodded, seemingly not fond of small talk, and picked up the parchment scroll that the middle-aged mage had just made, placing it on the table and spreading it out.

"Complete scroll-making technology, in addition to needing to produce a scroll capable of bearing magic, also requires enchanting the scroll."

Speaking of this.

"Magic Accumulation."

Swish! A layer of pale blue magic luster immediately appeared on the surface of the parchment scroll, like ripples of flowing water.

Immediately after.

Master Beiluo Rui raised a finger and pointed it at the center of the parchment scroll, injecting magic while saying: "Next is the injection of magic, letting the scroll absorb the magic you need to record; this requires the ability to precisely control magic power."

"Simply put, it is injecting the process of your normal magic casting into the scroll; the most important techniques are stability and concentration, otherwise, once a mistake occurs, it will result in an explosion."

Although Master Beiluo Rui said so, the entire process appeared very casual.

With the other's finger as the center, lines of magic patterns spread rapidly across the magic scroll as if they had a consciousness of their own.

Tang Zheng skipped the information appearing on the panel, looked at the complex magic patterns on the scroll, and blinked.

The process of casting magic? Isn't it just consuming magic power to release it directly?

And!

Tang Zheng watched Master Beiluo Rui's entire operation process.

This was completely different from the scroll-making process in "YGGDRASIL"! In the "Great Tomb of Nazarick," there were NPCs specifically specialized in various auxiliary professions.

Titus, the Chief Librarian of the "Library of Ashurbanipal" on the tenth floor underground, possessed specialized production-class professions and was skilled in making various scrolls and books.

In terms of materials, it was similar to the situation in the Other World; magic scrolls of different ranks required parchment of corresponding ranks to be made.

For example, Tenth Rank magic scrolls required dragon-skin paper made from dragon skin; members of Ainz Ooal Gown once mobilized everyone for this purpose, slaughtering dragons on a massive scale.

After the Great Tomb descended into the Other World.

Due to the lack of high-level materials, Ainz limited the consumption of materials and had Mare cooperate with Chief Librarian Titus to conduct research on the production of scrolls in the Other World.

Chief Librarian Titus did not enchant the scrolls but instead consumed gold coins to engrave magic circles on the scrolls, absorbing magic through the magic circles.

The result naturally ended in failure; the materials of the Other World simply could not withstand magic above the Third Rank.

These two clearly different scroll-making methods.

If one had to describe them! One used gold coins to make magic scrolls, which was very game-like.

One used enchanting to make magic scrolls, which was very Western fantasy.

While Tang Zheng felt a strange sense of dissonance in his heart, he was also somewhat shaken.

From the era of the Six Great Gods to the hundreds of years of time until now, the humans of the Other World had indeed walked a path of their own. Tang Zheng watched the magic patterns gradually covering the entire scroll at a visible speed, suddenly feeling a strange sense of familiarity.

Wait!

This feeling is... Magic Infusion? Tang Zheng leaned his upper body forward, watching this process carefully, his eyes widening a fraction.

Isn't this the application method of "Magic Infusion," one of the passives of the "Magic Swordsman" profession! In a moment.

With a flash of blue light.

The entire scroll folded itself, and a Second Rank magic scroll appeared before Tang Zheng.

Master Beiluo Rui, with a calm and composed expression, raised his hand and took a piece of paper with complex text symbols drawn on it from the messy table piled with various notes.

"Try it with this scroll."

Master Beiluo Rui placed the paper in front of Tang Zheng and spoke softly.

Tang Zheng's eyes lit up; he picked up the scroll he had just made and squeezed it hard. A blue light flashed, and the magic scroll dissipated into points of starlight.

The magic recorded inside was released.

Interpret Magic!

Tang Zheng only felt that as his gaze swept over the complex symbols on the paper, a piece of information simultaneously appeared in his mind.

Although he still couldn't understand the text on the paper, Tang Zheng knew what the text on this paper expressed: it was recording a point in time.

"The disciple in front of my counter mentioned that you need a magic item with the ability to translate text; there is indeed no such magic item here."

"But I happen to have mastered magic that can interpret text; if you become my disciple, both the scroll technology and this magic can be taught to you."

The wrinkles on both sides of Master Beiluo Rui's eyes lifted, and his somewhat aged but powerful voice rang out with a smile.

【Skill Points 44→42】

Tang Zheng scanned the "Magic Accumulation" and "Interpret Magic" he had already mastered on the attribute panel. He then looked at the expectant Master Beiluo Rui opposite him and fell slightly silent.

Master Beiluo Rui thought Tang Zheng was hesitating, so he spoke again, preparing to add some pressure.

"Albert intends to buy ten sheets of Second Rank paper for the price of one silver coin; in reality, this price is a bit low. That kid intends to use the paper you made to pass my assessment."

Master Beiluo Rui gave a light hum, a flash of coldness in his eyes, and then smiled at Tang Zheng: "With your paper-making technology, which is no weaker than mine, all seven hundred sheets of paper you made in one go can be used to make magic scrolls."

"You should know the price of a Second Rank magic scroll; the profit in between is not just a few times, but dozens of times!"

"As long as you master scroll-making technology, you can easily obtain the wealth of others for a year or even several years by just making a few magic scrolls."

Master Beiluo Rui's voice became a bit more excited, then he continued: "With your talent, it will only take five years; I have the confidence to let you master Third Rank magic scroll-making."

"Let you become the youngest Fourth Rank scroll-making master in the Re-Estize Kingdom!"

Money!

Fame!

The temptation offered by Master Beiluo Rui, one could say, no one facing such a situation would have a reason to refuse.

The atmosphere in the room became quiet again.

"Sorry." Tang Zheng gave a shallow smile, and his voice sounded.

(End of chapter)