Veronos' words are all said to be difficult to refuse.

Alchemy is just for the sake of convenience, and the full name of this course is a bit longer - the theory and practice of the identification and refining of magical materials and the concoction of potions. The name doesn't make any sense at all, and if you really want to clarify the content of the course, just let everyone read the syllabus.

Therefore, from professors to students, everyone is still accustomed to using the term alchemy or potions.

While most of the groundwork of alchemy was done by ordinary people, the formal mages did not have much interest in the tedious affairs of alchemy. But in terms of discipline alone, this is an important subject that can be compared to the configuration of magic, and the high-level alchemy of Holmonwood is presided over by one of the most powerful and wise wizards in the kingdom, Lord Salorian. This rigorous scholar did not have to bother teaching the junior classes, but his majesty still hung over the entire college, and in the hearts of everyone he was on a par with Principal Tyberion.

After dinner that day, there were two classes of alchemy lessons. While class was still in session, Griffith flipped through the Potions Notes and read carefully.

This simple notebook is almost blank except for the first gift. Even if the mental power is infused, there is not the slightest feedback. However, it was this notebook that began to heat up slightly when he was talking to Veronus at noon today, which faintly made Griffith feel something.

The notes surfaced.

"Materials and Modulation of Secondary Slowing Agents. ”

"Secondary Treatment Potions and Alternative Formulations. ”

"A breakdown of the laboratory refining of secondary strength and agility enhancement potions. ”

Three pages of dense records appeared in the notebook. The handwriting is neat and beautiful, the nodes that need attention are also marked in the blank space, and the configuration process is also indicated with clear icons.

Griffith's heart struck, and a premonition suddenly appeared, and he immediately opened his textbook.

In the Potions textbook, after hundreds of pages of basic theory and calculations, there are several practical items, among which are the materials and refining details of healing potions, slowing potions, and attribute amplification potions. However, the written records are cumbersome and lengthy, and there are even large paragraphs of words that I know every word, but when they are connected, I don't know what they are talking about.

After comparison, Griffith found that the potions and potions recorded in the notes were less effective than those in the textbook, but the configuration process in the notes was extremely simple, and even the materials were cut a lot.

Interesting. Griffith put away the textbook for the time being, waiting for the opportunity to verify it after class.

"Griffith, you're here too!"

Sonia's melodious voice came from ahead. The midshipman looked up and saw that several girls had just arrived at their seats with their textbooks in their arms.

"Did you choose a course on the spot, why did you still choose it today?" Sonia tapped the textbook on the table, "Have you previewed?" Lord Cellorian occasionally conducts elementary alchemy classes himself. The university scholar would ask a bunch of questions in class that no one could answer, and then punish the unlucky ones who couldn't. ”

"Ah~No——!"

Before Griffith could reply, Galadia was already rubbing her hair.

"What are you...... What's wrong?"

The elf's face was as white as paper, "Is there any way to stop me from class? ”

"That's not a good reason, the school doctors can cure you in a few minutes, and at worst they can get you to class," Sonia said unconcernedly, "Is it really that scary?"

"Lord Salorian gave me a few lessons when he visited my hometown, when I was a young ......" Galadia had already sat down in her seat, and her whole body curled up, "how do I understand those theories of alchemy!

Just then, Griffith spotted Veronus walking into the classroom.

"Yay!" Garradia cheered softly.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the alchemy classroom," the associate professor said with open hands to the new students, "Alchemy is a rigorous and noble science, no less than magic spells. To prove it......"

Veronus said as he went to the table full of flasks and test tubes, and took out a small vial of the crystal liquid in it.

"A secondary power potion, this magical little thing can significantly increase the power of living beings. With just a small bottle, a skinny homeless man can have muscles and physique comparable to that of a strong man in a few days. That, well, Mr. Botlon, please don't look at me with such longing, I'm not done yet.

"The Shuttorals present already possessed secondary strength without taking potions, but they achieved this result through long-term exercise, regular diet, and a little talent. ”

The associate professor gestured to Griffith, who was looking down at the book, "Potions can give us quick changes, but drinking them is very dangerous in itself. The probability of failure is greater than the probability of success. If the act of taking medicine fails, the power of catharsis will in turn tear apart your body and will. Oh, Miss Sonia, it seems like you've got a problem. ”

"Yes, Sensei," Sonia asked, seemingly concerned about this for a long time, "Trainee Knights will be given more powerful potions when they pass the review and advance to a higher rank. According to your theory, is the audit itself not only a verification of merit, but also a confirmation that their body can bear it?"

"That's true," Veronus nodded, "Intermediate Potions classes are in the next semester. At that time, some of the probationary knights should have already passed the examination. If they still need potions to strengthen themselves, we will demonstrate the process of gaining new powers. ”

It sounds like guinea pigs...... Griffith glanced at the mice on the storage shelves and couldn't help but compare himself to them.

"Alright, ladies and gentlemen, please turn to the first chapter of Introduction to Alchemy," Veronus interrupted Griffith's ramblings, "We are here in the Academy, not a workshop, and we will not allow you to configure a bottle of secondary strength potion. I hope you've seen it beforehand. Today, we are studying an important material that you must use in your future studies and research, dust crystals. You can't do without this thing in the future. Mr. Clopis, give us an introduction to the property classification and morphology of dust crystals. ”

“......”

The freshmen who were named looked at the associate professor dumbfounded, along with the others.

Aren't we on the first day of class? Shouldn't we know nothing?

Clopis, who came from a baronial family, squirmed and got up from his seat that wasn't yet hot: "The classification of dust crystals, well, includes burning, frozen, ......"

"That's not how it is classified," Veronus waved his hand, "It looks like you didn't prepare, and you deducted two points for the midterm exam." What about the others?"

Veronus's gaze swept across the classroom, focused on Griffith. The apprentice knight's face turned white at once, and cold sweat dripped down his neck. He didn't know the answer to this question, and he was more nervous than Klobis, who had already deducted points. Holmonworth conducts an assessment four times a year, and the results are directly related to promotion, recommended places and graduation positions...... And very humiliating!

No, I've already been deducted 5 points for my Introduction to Magic, and it's only the first day!

At this time, Sonia raised her hand.

"Aha, Miss Ramor, maybe you can tell us about it. Veronus nodded happily.

"The classification includes six attributes that can be preserved under normal conditions: fire, ice, thunder, air, light, and darkness, and two rare attributes of time and gravity," Sonia said, "Dust Crystal ...... under normal conditions."

Speaking of which, the alchemy course is quite interesting. Griffith has discovered several special effects that can be used in combat. However, due to the price of materials, it is difficult for these interesting alchemy results to be widely used in actual combat.

......

"Brandon Cadet Knight," Veronos said at the end of the lesson, "come with me. ”

Griffith honestly followed the associate professor to the nearby mage tower. Veronus pointed to a spacious study: "It just so happens that Lord Salorian is in there today, go inside." ”

Why? Why is he waiting for me? Griffith was taken aback, nodded hurriedly, and knocked on the door.

"Come in. An unforgettable majestic and powerful voice rang out.

Griffith walked into the study and found the high-ranking archmage in white robes busy with something by the flask, without even looking up at him.

"Griffith Blanton, Cadet Knight," Griffith said aloud, standing tall, "Your Excellency Salorian, please admonish. ”

"How much do you know about alchemy?Have you ever participated in alchemy experiments?" Salorian glanced up at Griffith, like he was looking at the little mouse he had just sent for the experiment, "Veronus told me that you are a strong-willed and promising young man. ”

"Associate Professor has passed the award, and this is the first time I've come into contact with the subject of alchemy," Griffith replied quickly, "and I've been involved in dissection or assisting military doctors in many operations on the battlefield. ”

"Well, the hand is steady, but the brain is not necessarily good," Salorian stared at the alchemy reaction in the flask, then pushed it to the side, and raised his head to look at the young man in front of him, "I'll be staying at Holmonworth for a while this year to conduct some experiments." You're a research assistant for the team, do you have a problem?"

Can I say no?" Griffith shook his head at once.

His Excellency Salonian was a great scholar and one of the few Supreme Masters in the world. In Griffith, even Griffith felt that the white-haired elder had a glow of wisdom and an irresistible majesty even when he stared in silence. According to Galadia, he once instructed elves in the theory of arcane and potions, and facing students who were inferior in intelligence and knowledge was like watching a swarm of ants.

"No problem, Your Excellency. Griffith replied. He was still interested in an opportunity to get close to the magic material.

"Okay, as consideration for taking up your time," the Supreme Master pulled out a notepad full of words, "Young man, this is all the research that my assistants and students are doing. In addition to serving as a daily alchemy course assistant, you can find a topic you like to join, which should be enough for you to find your future direction. ”

This was somewhat unexpected, and Lord Salorian did not send Griffith away casually because he was an obscure petty sergeant, but spoke to him politely, and intended to give him a little compensation.

Griffith was so flattered that I was able to join the research project!? Griffith immediately flipped through it.

Soon, he was dumbfounded.

I don't have any amazing talent, but I don't think I'm stupid, but what is recorded in this notebook ...... Griffith saw that the dense topics were all about the temperature control and extension of magic energy, the processing and engineering of fine containers, the conduction of magic energy and the application of materials, and some other obscure things, and he didn't even know that these words could be combined into such a word. Although the subject was described below, he still couldn't understand anything.

It's a bit embarrassing, not to mention making a choice, I'm only in the first grade, and I can't even understand these things...... Griffith quickly flipped through his notebook to find any word he could understand. At this time, he suddenly discovered something interesting.

On the last page of the notebook, there is a study called "The Call of the Old Gods", which is not given any specific description other than the name.

Griffith still knows a little about the term "old gods", and it is rumored that they were once the rulers of the world, and now the authority has been given to the twelve new gods. In some remote provinces, there are still remnants of their followers, who will offer sacrifices and worship. But Griffith had never seen any of these beings, and it was more like an old gimmick created for grandstanding. So when he saw that this was actually in the research project managed by such a great professor, he couldn't help but be a little surprised, and his curiosity was immediately aroused.

Moreover, I can understand this feeling, at least I can see what is being said.

"Professor, I'm more interested in this. Griffith said, pointing to the page "The Call of the Old Gods."

"Let me see, the call of the old gods?" the wise Professor Salorian paused visibly, his pale and neat beard even trembling slightly, as if he remembered something he didn't want to recall, "This is already a field involving theology and philosophy, are you sure you want to try this?"

"Yes. ”

"This field can be said to be almost untouched, even I only did a little bit of understanding and then gave up, are you really sure?"

Lord Salorian's expression became complicated. Although his feelings were hard to detect with his old, serious countenance, Griffith was sure that he was not in a calm mood.

This must be unusual.

"Yes. The midshipman replied affirmatively.

"Well, honestly, young man, you are brave. Let Veronus take you to Peperanch, one of my assistants and the only person I know of who is doing this research at Hormonwaltz. He'll tell you everything, if he can tell you, of course. ”