[{"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-40":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},1265110,1693,"Chapter 40: Moonlight Elixir","wizard-starting-with-synthesized-gems-chapter-40",40,"\u003Cp>The halfling second-class wizard apprentice respectfully and meticulously explained the state of affairs at Lilith's Cottage to Locke. \"The academy has prepared better accommodations for second-class wizard apprentices, the Diagon Alley.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Within the academy, most second-class wizard apprentices either live in Diagon Alley or have their own arrangements made by their wizard mentors. Only a small number choose to live outside on their own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After becoming a second-class wizard apprentice, Senior, you now have your own room in Diagon Alley.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here is the key to your residence, House No. 341 in Diagon Alley.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In addition, you now have access to public areas within Lilith's Cottage, such as the potion auction venue, the Blood Roar Arena, the Black Diamond Alchemy Workshop, and the Chimera Trading Market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locke nodded. It seemed that becoming a second-class wizard apprentice had unlocked many privileges for him within Lilith's Cottage, granting him greater freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith's Cottage housed a massive trading hub called the Chimera Trading Market, but third-class wizard apprentices were barred from entering. In the past, Locke could only enter the market if accompanied by Witch Sophia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That market and the potion auctions were among Lilith's Cottage's most valuable assets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numerous wizards frequented the market for trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locke asked, puzzled, \"What is the Blood Roar Arena? I haven't heard of it before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The halfling second-class wizard apprentice smiled. \"Ah, it's perfectly normal that Senior hasn't heard of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a public facility built by the academy in the last five years. Previously, Lilith's Cottage had very few wizard apprentices specializing in the sub-branches of the summoning school.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But ten years ago, a formal wizard specializing in the beast-taming sub-branch of the summoning school joined Lilith's Cottage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Under his guidance, beast-taming magic has gradually gained prominence within Lilith's Cottage, becoming one of its stronger magical disciplines.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, the academy constructed the Blood Roar Arena, specifically for beast-taming apprentices to train and battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The halfling second-class wizard apprentice added with a smile, \"Moreover, after becoming a second-class wizard apprentice, you’ll also receive special benefits. Every month, the academy will provide you with thirty magic stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Additionally, the academy will distribute five vials of [Focus Ointment] to enhance your mental strength growth rate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, these benefits only last for five years. If you fail to advance to first-class wizard apprentice within that time, the benefits will be halved. If you still haven't advanced after ten years, they will be revoked entirely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint trace of bitterness tinged the halfling's tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Locke didn’t ask how long the halfling had been stuck at the second-class wizard apprentice level, it was clear the period hadn’t been short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The halfling continued, \"Beyond that, Senior, you also have obligations to the academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must take on a designated role or task to contribute to the academy’s operations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These assignments are typically allocated from above, and your mentor will notify you when the time comes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s also the matter of contracts, though generally, your mentor will handle signing them on your behalf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The halfling explained, \"After all, very few wizard apprentices refuse to sign.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The contracts for second-class wizard apprentices aren’t overly restrictive. Aside from the benefits you’re entitled to, the academy only requires you to fulfill certain duties and contribute value to the institution.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Additionally, you must commit to remaining at Lilith's Cottage for at least fifteen years after becoming a first-class wizard apprentice before you’re permitted to leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locke nodded in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For second-class wizard apprentices, learning had become a half-study, half-work affair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was because second-class wizard apprentices were already capable of handling many tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similarly, from the academy’s perspective, first-class wizard apprentices were highly valuable assets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could even establish their own independent laboratories or small alchemy workshops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, Lilith's Cottage wouldn’t allow apprentices it had spent years training to simply walk away without consequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this wasn’t a major concern for Locke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, he had no immediate plans to transfer to another academy, it wasn’t practical, nor was it necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, Witch Sophia had once told him that the wizarding world operated on the principle of equivalent exchange. As long as one could provide sufficient value, it was possible to breach a contract and leave Lilith's Cottage early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But regardless, his priority was to secure the academy’s resources and advance his wizard rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the strong possessed the power of choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The halfling flipped through his manual and exclaimed as if pleasantly surprised, \"Ah, Senior, the academy offers special additional rewards for wizard prospects who advance to second-class wizard apprentice within a year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may select one reward from the following list. The chosen item will be delivered to you through your mentor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here is the list.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locke glanced over the list and noticed it was divided into two sections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One section was for prospects who advanced within six months, and the other was for those who advanced within a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undoubtedly, the items on the first list were of higher quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second list was slightly inferior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Locke suspected that only Level 7 aptitude prospects, and perhaps some Level 6 aptitude ones, could achieve the feat of advancing within six months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 7 aptitude prospects were often referred to as [Children of the Elements], as their affinity with their primary element far surpassed that of ordinary wizard apprentices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locke examined the second list. There were no meditation techniques listed, but there were several potions that boosted mental strength growth, all of which appeared superior to Focus Ointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were even enchanted items similar to the silver sword Lorne possessed, though undoubtedly of higher quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, the list included simple spell models, magical materials, and alchemical tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some thought, Locke found the enchanted items tempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, one item called [Rune Vine Armor] was a set of living vine armor that could absorb moonlight to self-repair and provide protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another, called [Malice Dagger], was an enchanted weapon imbued with a curse school trick spell that inflicted mental curses on enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Locke believed that all else was secondary, improving his magical power was paramount. Thus, he chose a high-grade mental strength potion called [Moonlight Elixir].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Locke’s choice, the halfling second-class wizard apprentice immediately recorded it and smiled. \"Senior, you’ve made an excellent choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though Moonlight Elixir isn’t quite a formal potion, it’s a high-grade mental strength booster that even first-class wizard apprentices actively seek. The Focus Ointment provided by the academy pales in comparison.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve heard that consuming Moonlight Elixir once can at least double your mental strength growth rate for an entire year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the second year, the growth rate increases by fifty percent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the third year, only an additional ten percent remains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlight Elixir is difficult to obtain through ordinary channels, even having magic stones might not guarantee you can buy it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s arguably the most cost-effective reward on the entire list.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, though the halfling had no chance of earning the rewards on the list himself, he had studied both lists thoroughly in his spare time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locke nodded at him. \"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take my leave now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The halfling bowed respectfully. \"Take care, Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1184,"2026-06-05T16:22:57.670Z",1,"novelbin.me","9158d49884fc2d2e904435802a6a26878807d88f0b32bf6709dfd9f03fdc3574","wizard-starting-with-synthesized-gems-chapter-41","wizard-starting-with-synthesized-gems-chapter-39",578,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-starting-with-synthesized-gems-cover.jpg"]