The Whispering Verses Chapter 95: The Library and the Philosopher’s Stone

Now that he has obtained the first spiritual rune, Shade naturally wants to try to master the thaumaturgy corresponding to [Gluttony]. Doctors and others also agree with this idea. Even if the ring magician has limited energy and cannot thoroughly understand and dig out every spiritual rune, it is a common practice for academics to master at least one thaumaturgy for each spiritual rune.

“We gain access to conjuration and thaumaturgy through more than just the expensive library of St. Byron’s.”

Miss Anat said, she stretched out her hand and gestured:

"Tobesk City is the most important city in the Old World. There are countless ring warlocks here, which has spontaneously formed a certain scale of black market and trading channels. You probably already know that you can buy it from Old John [ Relics], in fact, we can also directly purchase thaumaturgy, spells, and even some books that may obtain spiritual runes after reading them.”

She looked at the doctor on the bed. After the doctor nodded, Miss Anat took a pen and paper and wrote down an address. After confirming that Shade had written it down, she burned it with the flame of her fingertips:

"You can just go here. The membership fee is 1 pound. I think it shouldn't be very difficult for you."

"Yes, there has been a large amount of income recently."

Shadow said, thinking of yesterday's wallet, and then thinking of Sparrow's secret. He planned to talk to Miss Anat about divination alone after the meeting was over.

The address written by Miss Anat was the "Black Raven Library" in the Tobesk University District, which was very close to the apartment where Miss Louisa rented.

On the surface, this is a private library and club for university professors. You need to get permission from the owner and pay a certain membership fee before you can share the books inside.

But in fact, the Black Raven Library is engaged in the preservation and collection of knowledge related to ring magicians.

They themselves retain a certain amount of occult knowledge and are open to introduced and trusted ring warlocks, but most importantly, they provide a platform for local ring warlocks to anonymously trade books and knowledge-based goods.

There are many similar places in the city of Tobesk, which constitute private trading venues for large and small ring warlocks, but this library has the best reputation, so Miss Anat recommended Shade to go here.

"Remember to wear a mask and wear inconspicuous clothes. We can definitely trust Father John, and he has a deep relationship with us, so there is no need to bother. But the Black Raven Library is different. We It’s just a regular customer, so it’s best not to reveal your identity.”

Priest August warned, Shade carefully wrote down the information, and calculated in his mind how many gold pounds he should spend to buy knowledge.

He actually still owed the family's orange cat Xiao Mia 10 pounds. This remittance from Ms. Gothe was used by him to purchase the broken relic [The Orb of Silver Moon]. In addition to the 40 pounds owed to the group for tuition fees, Shade's current debt has reached 50 pounds, and yesterday's inheritance from Mr. Sparrow was obviously not enough.

Fortunately, the monthly debt of 20 pounds can be repaid at the end of the month, and he also saved a deposit last month, so his financial situation is actually pretty good.

After talking about these things, today's meeting should end and let the doctor rest slowly. But Dr. Schneider announced something else to everyone that forced them to stay:

"Regarding the forged Philosopher's Stone, I haven't given up yet. I will take action again after the injury is healed. In Lakeview Manor, [Mercury Blood] lost important members, the Heart Collector and ' Mrs. Lasoya, the leader of the organization, the Silver Eyed One, was also seriously injured. I heard the news that the Zhengshen Church was really angry this time, and even wanted to transfer a new thirteen-ring warlock from the Holy See. Now is the time. Opportunity."

"Bill, for those five credits, it's not worth it. Don't forget that there may still be [Blood Spirit School]."

Priest Augustus advised, but the doctor shook his head:

"Of course it's not just for five practical credits. You probably haven't seen the reward. This mission was issued by Professor Rutgers of the School of Mechanical Engineering. I want to learn a very important thaumaturgy from this professor. , this time is an opportunity."

The doctor is good at psychic and dream abilities and belongs to the Mechanical Academy. It seems that he has been preparing for this for a long time.

"Furthermore, the [Forged Philosopher's Stone] itself is also very important. The academy's reward order only requires 3 fluid ounces, and we can keep the rest for ourselves. You know the characteristics of this Keeper-level relic. ”

He looked at the four of them. Professor Shade and Professor Augustus both shook their heads. Miss Louisa thought for a while:

"I once took the elective course "Dangerous Alchemical Imitations". I remember... the Keeper-level relic [Fake Philosopher's Stone] is a red liquid substance and is the most dangerous. A failed imitation of the sage-level relic [Philosopher's Stone], which is said to have been made by the great alchemist in the chaotic era of the Fourth Age.

The counterfeit Philosopher's Stone cannot be touched directly as it is highly poisonous. Once the counterfeit comes into contact with the real Philosopher's Stone, the counterfeit will turn into clean water. Although it is a failed imitation, it has inherited some properties of the real Philosopher's Stone. The same amount of [Fake Philosopher's Stone] can be converted into the same amount of gold, but it is really a waste to use it in this way. The most important characteristic is Yes..."

“The forged Philosopher’s Stone can be used as a near-universal ritual item, replacing some important ritual items that cannot be found. For example, the ritual of calling the evil god, [Mercury Blood] and the cultists who believe in the Lord of the Blood Feast. It was impossible for them to gather the ritual supplies easily, so they must have used a [forged Philosopher’s Stone]. This is the result of the association’s investigation yesterday.”

Miss Anat added.

“The advancement of a Ring Warlock requires ritual assistance. The materials for the advancement ceremony of a low-level Ring Warlock are very common, but I have to start preparing for promotion from the fifth ring to the sixth ring. Some materials can be smuggled from the New World, and some materials can be purchased from the academy. , but some materials are really difficult..."

The doctor looked at the other four people. Of course they had no reason to object anymore.

But there is no rush, and Dr. Schneider won't know until at least Saturday whether he will recover. Before that, doctors could only spend a week lying in bed holding a book.

"Examination week is at the end of this month. Read a few more books now. Maybe you can try to pass the exams in those theoretical courses. Speaking of which, doctor, how are you studying "Aether Mechanics"?"

The blond writer said jokingly, and everyone else smiled. Only the doctor leaned on the bedside and sighed sadly. He didn't like lying in bed all the time, let alone "Aether Mechanics".