Conjecture: Four Magic Scrolls, Unexpected Encirclement
Chapter 26 Conjecture
Four magic scrolls, an unexpected encirclement... Tang Zheng seemed to be taking too long to browse.
The Magic Caster named Valla had already recovered, a look of impatience on his face as he looked at Tang Zheng: "Have you chosen yet?"
Hearing the question.
Tang Zheng finally shifted his gaze from the book, looked up, "I've chosen, but I have one more question to ask."
"Speak."
Valla's expression softened slightly as he reached for the manual, speaking blandly.
"I saw there are two types of 'Papermaking' magic scrolls, and I was wondering what the difference is," Tang Zheng asked curiously.
Upon opening the book, Tang Zheng discovered that 'Papermaking,' a magic unique to this other world, had not only a Tier 0 magic scroll but also a Tier 1 one.
Since Tier 0 magic was unique to this other world, Tang Zheng was seeing this situation of the same magic existing at different tiers for the first time, and he couldn't help but be curious.
Could the people of this other world develop life magic to the first tier? You should know! In the «YGGDRASIL» game, the tiers of magic were fixed.
Whether you were level 100 or level 20, there was no difference in using Tier 1 magic. Of course, the power would change depending on the "magic attack" stat, but the essence remained the same.
There were some special magics, such as the Tier 3 «Fireball»! This magic could increase its power and attack range depending on how much magic power the Magic Caster consumed! But Tier 3 magic was still Tier 3 magic, and that couldn't be changed.
Bone King and the other Guardian in the «Great Tomb of Nazarick» possessed the skill «Low-Tier Magic Nullification», which could completely negate «Fireball».
Therefore, in «YGGDRASIL», you needed to use at least Tier 8 magic to hunt level 100 Players.
"There's not much difference."
"If I had to say, the paper produced by the Tier 1 'Papermaking' magic scroll is whiter, finer, and better, perfectly suitable for writing."
Valla said lazily, seemingly unwilling to talk more about it, while his eyes looked over, as if saying it was time for you to buy something.
Hearing this.
A thought suddenly popped into Tang Zheng's mind, one that even shocked himself.
Suppressing the thought in his heart.
Tang Zheng pondered briefly and said, "Give me a Tier 0 'Papermaking' and 'Heating' magic scroll."
"And give me a Tier 1 'Odorless' and 'Magic Arrow' magic scroll each."
Hearing the magic scrolls Tang Zheng wanted to buy.
Valla nodded and walked towards the back.
Behind the counter was a wall with several murals hanging on it, and Valla walked straight into the wall.
Under Tang Zheng's gaze, Valla passed directly through the wall and disappeared.
"Is it a magic barrier? I can't see it at all," Tang Zheng said in astonishment.
Before long.
Valla walked over with four magic scrolls in his hand.
"Two Tier 0 magic scrolls, the price is two Gold Coins."
"A Tier 1 'Odorless' magic scroll is one Gold Coin and 10 Silver Coins, and a 'Magic Arrow' magic scroll is three Gold Coins and ten Silver Coins."
"A total of seven Gold Coins and seven Silver Coins."
Valla placed the magic scrolls in front of Tang Zheng.
Hiss! Hearing this price, Tang Zheng's eyes twitched. After a brief hesitation, he took out eight Gold Coins from his pocket and placed them on the table.
Even though they were both Tier 1 magic scrolls, the price of an attack magic like 'Magic Arrow' was nearly three times that of 'Odorless'.
Valla glanced at Tang Zheng in surprise, but didn't say much, reaching out to collect the Gold Coins and find six Silver Coins.
Currently, Tang Zheng had 14 Gold, 7 Silver, and 4 Copper coins left. Although not much, it should be enough to buy supplies next.
Tang Zheng put away the magic scrolls and coins, then turned and left.
Walking out of the Magic Caster's Guild.
A thought flashed through Tang Zheng's mind, and he put all the magic scrolls on his body into the Item Box, while quickening his pace to return to the inn where he was staying.
He needed to go back and test his previous conjecture.
At this moment, the sun had already set.
The sky had completely darkened. Although there were some streetlights on the streets and squares, they were quite far apart, only enough to allow people to see the road.
Perhaps because it was a border city, there were hardly any people on the streets at this time.
Clatter!
Clatter!
Suddenly, from a small alley not far ahead, a figure emerged, playing with a dagger in their hand, deliberately making their footsteps a bit heavy.
Tang Zheng frowned slightly and slowed his pace.
Because not only did someone appear in front of him, but a figure also appeared behind him.
"Little brother, how about treating us to a drink?"
The figure in front walked out of the shadows, a man holding a dagger, wearing a mask, and dressed in black.
The figure behind him also stopped, standing in the middle of the road, blocking Tang Zheng's retreat.
Tang Zheng glanced at them out of the corner of his eye.
The person was wearing a black robe like him, even the head was covered by the hood of the black robe, and the environment at night made it impossible to see their appearance clearly.
"Looks like I'm being robbed." Tang Zheng said, while pondering countermeasures.
"No, no."
"We just want you to treat us to a drink, and maybe borrow some money." The Thief holding the dagger spread his arms and shrugged his shoulders.
The figure behind him didn't speak, which made Tang Zheng feel even more dangerous.
"How did you know I had money?"
Tang Zheng squinted his eyes, drew his short sword under the cover of the black robe, and continued, "Is it the Magic Caster's Guild? No!"
"People from the Magic Caster's Guild don't need to do this, and I just left not long ago. With the pride of the people in the Magic Caster's Guild, even if they are short of money, they wouldn't covet the little money I have."
"And I just arrived in E-Rantel today, so..."
Tang Zheng said here, already guessing something, and let out a sneer, "You've been watching me since I entered the city, right?"
If he guessed correctly.
When Dosari, the captain of the Rock Squad, handed him the money bag, it must have been seen by these two people.
Perhaps, these two people were specifically watching outsiders coming to E-Rantel, looking for lone individuals to target.
"Oh, what a clever kid."
"In that case, we won't waste any words. Hand over all the Magic Scrolls and money you bought, and we can spare your life."
"Otherwise!"
The Thief holding the dagger chuckled, his voice turning cold, "I don't mind cutting off the legs of you black-haired bastard and selling you as a slave."
"Presumably, there must be many people who like a black-haired faith-based Magic Caster slave who can cast Low-Tier Healing."
Tang Zheng's expression changed abruptly upon hearing this.
Had his information been leaked?
Besides the Rock Squad, the only other people who knew he could use Healing Magic were Bareaure and his granddaughter.
However, neither of these parties seemed to have a reason to betray him.
First of all, Bareaure and his granddaughter could be ruled out, and as for the Rock Squad, not only had he saved their captain's life, but they had also been hoping he would join them.
They shouldn't have leaked his information.
Accidentally revealed it? That was even less likely. After all, the Rock Squad was a Silver Rank Adventurer team, and they had professional ethics. How could they be easily tricked into revealing information? Thinking about it, it seemed like it could only be the Rock Squad... Wait.
To be precise.
It wasn't just these two parties who knew he could use Healing Magic. When he cast Healing Magic at the Royal Capital Adventurer's Guild, many people saw it! The Thief who used the dagger, his words just now weren't just about wanting his money, but also about wanting to turn him into a slave.
This way of doing things—
"Eight Fingers!"
Tang Zheng suddenly uttered two words.
The Thief man who was playing with the dagger in his hand paused.
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