Chapter 83： Unexpected Test

"The matter of the wetland cannot be decided immediately. It still depends on the opinions of people like Andomas in the Wizard's Sanctum." Marin licked his finger and opened the book in front of him and said, "Now, let's talk about your Light spell, Mr. Sessor."

"Ah... the Light spell." Jess replied, "I practiced it a few times by myself yesterday. But just as you said, my energy is limited. After feeling tired, I don't dare to continue practicing. So I want to get some potions to replenish my spirit and strengthen my training."

"Practice with mana potions?" Marin turned his head and said, "Do you have so much money that you don't know where to spend it?"

Hearing what Marin said, Jess was a bit unsure.

Why are mana potions expensive? Is it because the materials are expensive? Logically speaking, Mageroyal, which can be collected in Westfall, shouldn't be particularly expensive.

As for Silverleaf... Isn't it everywhere? Last time when he went out with Gerred to Duskwood, he picked some casually. Later, when hunting wolves by the riverbank, he also saw some. If he hadn't forgotten to bring a large herb bag, he probably would have brought some back.

Heathstraw... It seems to be something that can be bought for two or three silver coins.

Could it be the bottle for making medicine?

"Are mana potions very expensive?" Jess asked tentatively.

Marin said, "Although the materials are not cheap, they are not the focus of the price. The troublesome thing is the production method. Most potions that quickly restore spirit require extremely skilled alchemists to refine. Are you sure you can handle it by yourself? Anyway, I won't help you with it. It's impossible even with payment. At my age, my eyes are not very good. If I go to melt those medicines again, I might not be able to walk before my eyes go blind."

Jess said, "So that's the case. But I always have to try it myself. By the way, I can also train my alchemy skills."

"That makes sense." Marin said, "Using potions that are not expensive in materials but difficult to refine to practice making medicine is also a good way to improve skills."

In that case, why is Ursula Delin willing to make medicine for him for free?

Remembering the conversation between Gargen and Galdes before, mentioning that Ursula has her value in staying at the Slaughtered Lamb. Perhaps this is where her value lies.

With her superb alchemy skills, she exchanges for the unconditional sharing of incantations from others. On the one hand, she can practice making medicine with the medicinal materials provided by others. On the one hand, she can practice shadow magic, and there is also a place where she can find a sense of belonging.

Since making mana potions is so technically demanding, he doesn't feel like being taken advantage of when he completes the task entrusted to him by Ursula.

When Jess was thinking wildly, Marin asked, "So, are you planning to collect herbs by yourself? Generally, new apprentices will choose the most elementary spirit restoration potion, which generally requires Mageroyal, right? There are a lot of Mageroyal in Westfall. When I was young, I often followed the alchemists in the college to go there. It seems like you always have something to say. Are you planning to go there and take a look?"

"Yes, I have such a plan." Jess said, "I was just planning to ask for leave."

Marin said, "Actually, there is no need to ask for leave. After all, after noon, you will no longer be an assistant. As long as you can complete the tasks I assign to you in the future as required, you don't have to work here every morning. Just come to class according to the course schedule. The rest of the time can be allocated by yourself."

"Is the magic class arranged like the orc language class?" Jess asked.

"No." Marin said, "Generally, there is only one class for each course in a week because students need to be given enough time for practice and communication with each other. Magic courses are not as tightly scheduled as humanities and social sciences or language courses. However, if you plan to specialize in alchemy, enchanting, etc., it's a completely different story. These are subjects with relatively intensive courses. Anyway, you will know later."

"I more or less understand." Jess said, "By the way, Master, I have one more thing. I plan to go back to Lordaeron to see my parents during the Winter Veil at the end of the year. Is it possible..."

"Arrange a business trip to Dalaran for you, right?" Marin looked up as if he had already thought of it.

Jess smiled. Marin said, "To be honest, there is really no business that requires going to Dalaran at the end of the year. I don't know if the Wizard's Sanctum will suddenly have any tasks later. But what is certain is that I know that your orc language teacher, Master Dushan, has an opportunity to go to Dalaran for orc language learning and exchange at the end of the year. If you can get that opportunity, he will reimburse you for the expenses to go to Dalaran."

"Ah?" Jess didn't expect this: "How can I get that opportunity? Teacher Dushan didn't mention it at all."

"It's very simple." Marin said, "Get the first place in the orc language exam on Tuesday afternoon, November 12th. I think you can definitely get the opportunity. The reason he didn't mention it is definitely because he doesn't want trouble. Many mages here want to travel to Dalaran for free. After knowing about it, they will definitely look for him privately. And Master Dushan is a person who hates trouble. By telling you this, he will already be unhappy."

"In that case." Jess frowned: "Let me get the first place among a group of people who have been learning for a while? And there is only one month left. Do I have to catch an orc to learn a foreign language?"

Marin said, "It depends on your ability. I'm not an expert in orc language. Otherwise, you can come here every morning and I will cast an Arcane Intellect spell on you to help you a little. But if you do this every day, you may split your personality in two weeks and gradually start to dislike yourself who is stupid and slow after the magic effect dissipates."

"Is Arcane Intellect so terrifying?" Jess muttered, "Forget it. But Master, can you reveal some exam contents or something?"

"This is not a math exam. Even if I really know, revealing it to you is useless." Marin said, "Language exams are nothing more than those things, translating articles, making reports, writing, and answering questions. According to the two exams organized by Master Dushan before, I think this time should be no exception. It should be to ask you to write an article related to the problems within the Storm Kingdom or the Alliance in orc language, make a live report, and then he will ask some related questions. Of course, the focus of the examination is the ability to understand and use language. Don't care how profound and reasonable your article is."

For this kind of exam, it really is useless to reveal it. In the end, you still have to create it yourself.

Thinking about it really gives me a headache. How can I stand out from those people and obtain the qualification to represent the Wizard's Sanctum to go to Dalaran to exchange and learn orc language?

In one month, I can only find time to learn and practice more.