[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-starting-with-synthesized-gems":3,"chapter-wizard-starting-with-synthesized-gems-wizard-starting-with-synthesized-gems-chapter-25":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Wizard: Starting With Synthesized Gems",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1265095,1693,"Chapter 25: Rose Red Jade","wizard-starting-with-synthesized-gems-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>“This Ogham rune can be tweaked to make my control over the Mandrake Vine more flexible.” In the wizard ship’s cabin, Locke was adjusting the four-dimensional structure of the sixteen Ogham runes forming the [Vine Hand] spell model.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The standard Vine Hand model was universal, suitable for all, but each wizard’s soul and mana were unique, requiring slight rune adjustments to better align the spell with oneself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This demanded a wizard apprentice’s understanding and proficiency with the spell, plus sufficient foundational magical knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After surviving the black wizards’ sudden attack, Locke gained new insights into his spell, spending a day in the cabin refining the model.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After adjusting the sixteen Ogham runes, Locke tested it in his room by channeling mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Post-test, he put away the small hourglass on his barrel table. “The improved Vine Hand’s response time dropped from 0.2 seconds to 0.1 seconds.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blink takes 0.1 to 0.4 seconds, and an average person’s reaction to sudden events is about 0.5 seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halving Vine Hand’s response time meant faster casting and higher precision control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locke glanced at the three Indigo Jade gold rings on his left hand. “But the cost is increased mana consumption for casting Vine Hand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most would avoid trading higher mana consumption for faster response, but with ample Indigo Jades, Locke wasn’t concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, boosting spell power was the priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The mana stored in the Indigo Jades is depleted. I need to recharge them,” Locke said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This took time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since mana recovery required time, he couldn’t fully drain his mana. He infused half his mana into the Indigo Jades, waited for recovery, then infused again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Examining an Indigo Jade hidden in a gold ring’s mechanism, Locke noticed cracks in the once-flawless gem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This indicated Indigo Jades had limited uses, about two to three times, before shattering into useless fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locke tucked the three Indigo Jades back into their gold ring mechanisms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he grasped at the air, and the Horadric Cube spun, emitting golden light. A black-red, lustrous jade appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two Level 4 rubies and one Level 4 black onyx. The formula worked.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locke read the jade’s entry—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rose Red Jade, a rare gem found only deep in gem veins, it activates mental strength. Constantly wearing this jade doubles mental strength growth speed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the jade, Locke felt his mental strength surge with vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could faintly sense his stagnant mental strength growing slowly but steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising the Rose Red Jade, Locke noticed a strange gaseous substance inside. This substance seeped into his skin, tainting his mental strength, enhancing it with rose-red, thread-like mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It required close observation to notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since becoming a third-class wizard apprentice, I lacked further study methods, so my mental strength hasn’t grown,” Locke mused. “But with the Rose Red Jade, it’s growing again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With proper study methods, my mental strength growth could outpace that of Level 3 aptitude apprentices.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excitement gleamed in Locke’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His biggest worry was his wizard aptitude. It took him over two years to become a third-class wizard apprentice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Higher-aptitude apprentices could achieve this in three months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with multiple Rose Red Jades, he could rapidly boost his mental strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His future training speed might rival those with higher aptitudes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resources could bridge the gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the Rose Red Jade, Locke pondered, “Why does my mental strength grow so fast when it touches the special substance in this jade?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is this substance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter. I can’t ask anyone now. I’ll find out eventually.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stored the Rose Red Jade in a pre-crafted gold ring, placing it on his right ring finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Locke replaced the spent Deep Blue Jades in his left-hand rings with five new ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gem stock was now depleted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d need to visit a market after disembarking to restock gems for synthesizing Rose Red, Indigo, and Deep Blue Jades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knock sounded in the below-deck cabin. Lorne’s voice came through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Locke, come out quick.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The mentors are on our level. It looks like they’re finally assigning us to wizard academies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope I can stay at Virdantia University. The wizards from Schleswig’s council told me it’s one of the southeast quadrant’s top comprehensive wizard academies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Many great wizards came from Virdantia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locke opened the door, seeing Lorne’s excitement. The corridor was silent, with many apprentices already standing outside their rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the wooden staircase to the upper deck, about twenty mentors in various wizard robes stood, including Jarvis from Four Seasons Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locke, feeling curious, whispered to Lorne, “Which is better, Four Seasons Garden or Virdantia University?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorne’s continent had stronger wizards than Corfu, so he knew more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorne thought carefully, whispering back, “They’re comparable, but Four Seasons Garden specializes in life magic, while Virdantia is a comprehensive magic university.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They differ greatly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget Four Seasons Garden. They only want prospects with top-tier wood element affinity or exceptional talent in botany or potion-making.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Virdantia might accept mid-tier aptitude prospects for less popular magic fields to preserve their traditions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorne whispered, “The Schleswig wizard council recommended I aim for Virdantia’s evocation school light magic or life magic botany branches.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Their light magic is average, prioritizing Level 4 aptitude or higher, so it’s a long shot unless I’m lucky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My main goal is their botany branch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Virdantia’s botany is weaker, so Level 3 aptitude prospects might get in with luck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mentioned helping a teacher craft a potion before boarding. That’s a big achievement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorne added enviously, “You might have a shot at Virdantia’s botany branch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The wizards from our continents were sent by Virdantia, so we get priority for their selection unless they reject us. Other white wizard organizations can’t choose us over Virdantia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s our advantage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Virdantia is one of the quadrant’s most prestigious academies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorne added, “This applies to us from mortal worlds. I heard native wizard world prospects have different standards. It’s more complex.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Some local prospects with Level 2 or 3 aptitude in Virdantia’s regions are directly recruited as their own.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corridor, Locke asked curiously, “What’s Virdantia’s strongest magic field?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorne smiled, whispering, “I knew you’d ask.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We can only dream. Those fields require at least Level 6 aptitude, even for locals. No exceptions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Virdantia’s top fields are two: evocation school lightning magic and transmutation school shapeshifting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides those ace fields, they have other strong ones, including potion-making.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorne whispered, “The mentors are coming. Let’s stay quiet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good luck getting a good academy.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1072,"2026-06-05T16:22:57.670Z",1,"novelbin.me","ebf27a5a56fb06c223d1ae166e6cf1a1197bb8420f9f65d94802d70853dc48c1","wizard-starting-with-synthesized-gems-chapter-26","wizard-starting-with-synthesized-gems-chapter-24",578,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-starting-with-synthesized-gems-cover.jpg"]