[Chapter 153 This Turtle is Not for Sale]
Jaina wanted to judge the magic level of this world through this seemingly insignificant thing.
If there are requirements for materials, it is not much different from what she knows; if there are no restrictions on materials, it may mean that this world may be more “excellent” in magic than Azeroth.
Of course, the final conclusion cannot be made so casually, but it can be used as a basis for judgment.
Newton glanced at Jaina, and finally took the strange shoes in her hand. He just observed it briefly and got the answer: “This kind of shoes is not made of ordinary materials, and the magic effect attached to it is very weak, even worse than the magic attached to the cleaning orb.” After
listening to the old alchemist’s words, Jaina took back the silver high heels. She was slightly relieved. It seems that the magic level of this world is not strong enough to enchant anything.
David, who was standing next to him, also got the answer he wanted after hearing what Newton said: “So, the magic attached to it is not worth mentioning?”
“Yes!”
“Then… if I want to attach better magic effects to it, I must use equipment made of special materials?”
Newton looked at David and saw through the baron’s idea at once: “Are you going to make some magic props? Of course, special materials are needed for that kind of thing. Ordinary materials cannot withstand the power of magic.”
David listened to the alchemist’s explanation and thought that this answer was reasonable, but he wanted to know how much extra space there was in the so-called “expanded space” on these shoes?
“How big?” Pierre Newton turned his eyes to the pair of shoes that had just been taken away in front of him: “Not very big, it’s better to say very small. I can’t even put a larger metal ingot in it. This degree of space expansion is not practical at all… Oh, now it is a little practical. The count is a very thoughtful person.”
“Then if I want to make a storage prop of at least one cubic meter in size, what kind of material do I need to use as the minimum standard?” After asking around, David finally got to the point.
As a personal information consultant employed by Baron Glamorgan, the alchemist must give an accurate answer.
He thought again and again, pondered carefully for a long time, and gave what he thought was the most accurate answer: “Although one cubic meter is not very large, considering that storage props are used to carry various items, they require higher stability, so I personally suggest that it is best to choose the skin of the glutton as the main raw material.”
Knowing that David didn’t know anything, the old alchemist also explained to David what the glutton is: this is a magical beast similar to a python, with a strong sense of territory, high aggressiveness, and certain spatial attributes. The skin of the glutton is the most ‘common’ magical material with spatial attributes.
“Where can I get the skin of this monster?”
“This monster does not exist in the territory of the Kingdom of Tilan. There are few gluttonous beast skins for sale in the capital of Tilan. The ones that are occasionally seen are just scraps, which cannot meet your requirements.” At this point, Newton pointed at the pair of shoes again: “If you use those scraps to make storage equipment, the effect will be better than these shoes. This is definitely not what you want.”
“…”
“But!” Pierre Newton’s tone suddenly changed, and he suddenly raised several tones, attracting everyone’s attention to himself: “When I was traveling around the continent, I found several pieces of ore with space properties. This ore can also be used to make space equipment.”
David’s eyelids jumped, and he suddenly realized something.
Pierre Newton’s mouth corners also curled up. Everyone around him looked at him eagerly, expecting him to reveal the answer. This scene made him feel very happy, and he did not waste so much of what he had said before, and deliberately kept it a secret.
“And I am an alchemist who particularly likes to study ores.”
“So…” David stared at the old Newton in front of him. If his answer was different from what he thought, the old alchemist would have to encounter some headaches in the next period of time: “Have you thoroughly analyzed and mastered the structure of that ore?”
What David meant by analysis and mastery meant that the alchemist knew how to use alchemy to convert other types of ores into this ore.
“Of course!” Pierre Newton must have noticed the threats and warnings in David and the people around him. This time he did not whet everyone’s appetite and answered David’s question straightforwardly: “Moreover, I also know how to correctly use the metal extracted from this ore to make the storage equipment you want.”
“Really?”
“In fact, I use this kind of storage equipment myself, otherwise how can I travel around the continent with a bunch of ores…”
David was surprised at first, and then speechless when he heard the old alchemist’s words. After
thinking about it, he ignored Pierre Newton beside him. He actually didn’t ask the old alchemist if he had any storage props?
But thinking carefully, even if he had asked before, the alchemist would not have said directly that he could refine space-attribute ores and help David and his friends make space storage equipment.
Because the old alchemist was originally a temporary employee and never thought of living in Winter Town for a long time. It
was not until he decided to live in Winter Town recently that the alchemist was so happy to share the various resources he had.
“By the way, if it is a storage device made of metal, then the storage props created are accessories such as rings?”
“Yes.”
“This is good, I want this one.” Storage rings, the most convenient storage props, second only to the space that is bound to the body.
“Then I have to remind you in advance that the ring is time-consuming and difficult to make, and you may have to wait for a long time before you can get it.” Pierre Newton did not mean to refuse at all, but reminded David that he would spend more time to make this equipment.
“It doesn’t matter, I can’t use it for the time being…” At this point, he suddenly realized that maybe he could make a batch of storage props that don’t take a long time first, and popularize them first, which would also make it convenient for everyone to travel back and forth and carry various items: “What kind of props can be made faster?”
“Bracelets, wristbands, and other large things…” “
How long does it take to make one?”
“If there is enough ore and energy, one can be made quickly.” Newton emphasized: “But I don’t have any extra ore of that kind.”
Therefore, he had to use alchemy to make enough ore before he could start making that kind of storage prop.
During this period, he still needs to rest and recover the lost energy, so the speed will gradually slow down.
“How many do you want me to make?”
“One hundred first!”
“…”
Although Pierre Newton did not yell and drive everyone including David away, his expression perfectly expressed his emotions: I don’t want to see you, go away!
However, before David left, Newton still made it clear: “Come and pick up the storage prop yourself in a few days! I will make it into a wristband. If you don’t like it, use alchemy to modify the appearance yourself! This kind of practice is also very beneficial for your learning alchemy.”
“I know.”
David waved to the old alchemist and was the last to leave Newton’s residence. Then he saw a group of women who did not disperse, but walked collectively to the wooden house where Laura lived. I don’t know what else to talk about?
Looking around, he happened to see Waldo, the leader of the caravan.
When Waldo saw David, he immediately came up to say hello: “Good afternoon, Lord Baron Glamorgan.”
“Good afternoon.” David saw that Waldo seemed to want to ask something, so he asked him to say it directly.
“Dear Baron, you know I am a businessman. This time I am shipping all kinds of goods from the capital of Tiran to Winter Town for sale.” Facing a real baron, even if he is a country baron, Waldo did not dare to keep him in suspense and quickly expressed his thoughts: “At the same time, I will also buy some specialties from various places and ship them to the capital for sale.”
“Which specialty of Winter Town do you like?” There should be a lot of strange things in Winter Town. He was really curious about what Waldo would like?
“Sir, the magical beasts called Squirtle and Eevee, I think they will be very popular in the capital.” Waldo didn’t expect to find anything special in such a remote town as Winter Town.
It was just out of habit to look for suitable goods everywhere. If he couldn’t find them, he would take a break and relax.
Unexpectedly, after a round, he found that there were quite a lot of strange things in Winter Town, especially the magical beast called Squirtle that can be seen everywhere in the town; and Eevee that is active near the edge of Linsen.
These two magical beasts are gentle in temperament and cute in appearance, and they will definitely be welcomed by the nobles. If he could buy a few, he would definitely make a fortune – he had already inquired about it before, and the Lord Baron of Glamorgan had issued a clear order not to allow the capture of Squirtle and Eevee, so he did not dare to capture them without authorization.
In addition to being able to make money, he could also make friends with the nobles in the capital, and these connections were even more attractive than pure money.
“Respected Lord Baron, what do you think? Don’t worry, I will offer a very reasonable price for each monster.” Waldo felt that a large amount of gold and silver and countless connections were waving at him. As long as the Baron of Glamorgan nodded in front of him, he could get all of this.
However, his dream was soon shattered by the Baron of Glamorgan.
“Winter Town will not sell Squirtle and Eevee.”
David also emphasized by the way that Squirtle and Eevee are creatures protected by Winter Town. If you try to secretly hunt these Pokémon, you will bear the consequences.
(End of this chapter)