"I've told you more than once in the previous class that if you want to advance quickly, other than studying different subjects, practicing different spells is actually the most efficient way.
"Therefore, the Magic Crystal is extremely important to any acolyte. It is also a necessary tool!
"I know that some of you have rented or borrowed your magic crystals. I strongly suggest that you save some magic stones and buy one as soon as possible."
On the podium, a mage in a black robe was demonstrating the magic crystal in his hand.
He was unexpectedly young, looking to be in his twenties, not much older than the apprentices below.
However, when paired with the hideous scars on his face, it made him seem a little unapproachable.
This was Teacher Gru, who was in charge of water elementalism.
In fact, this instructor was indeed very cold and mean. For some reason, when one was one or two meters away from him, one would feel the temperature drop significantly.
It was said that he was very strict with his apprentices, so when he asked for a Magic Crystal for the next class, no apprentice dared to disobey.
Dave sat at the back of the classroom, staring at the podium.
He actually deeply agreed with what Teacher Gru said.
With the help of the system, he had long discovered that when he spent time learning a new spell, his general mastery as a mage would increase much faster than pure meditation.
However, due to many reasons, he didn't deliberately focus on this aspect.
In fact, pursuing breakthroughs in subjects was also very helpful in raising one's power.
In less than ten days after Potionology leveled up to Level 2, he had increased his mage rank from 89% to 95%.
However, he could feel that although the third ring in his mind had become more solid, it was still a distance away from being fully condensed.
The last 5% might not be as easy to increase as the previous ones.
It would take a long time for him to become a level 2 acolyte.
"Now, take out your Magic Crystals. Next, I will demonstrate a spell and teach you how to use the Magic Crystals to learn spells.
"Could it be that someone didn't comply with my request and didn't bring a crystal?"
Teacher Gru looked at the acolytes, his tone cold.
As soon as he finished speaking, the acolytes took out their magic crystals.
Of course, no one's witchcraft crystal was absent.
Everyone here knew about Teacher Gru's " notoriety."
There was a 60% to 70% overlap between the acolytes who took water elementalism and potionology classes.
Andre was sitting not far away from Dave. When Dave took out his crystal, he could feel Andre's resentful gaze.
Dave ignored him calmly.
He also noticed another gaze from Millie.
It seemed to carry a trace of resentment, and it made him feel a chill down their spine.
Dave chose to ignore the two gazes and focused on Gru's lecture.
Three hours passed quickly.
Even though Teacher Gru was strict, his lecture was still meticulous.
Dave felt that he had gained a lot from the lesson.
As a reference for using the Magic crystal to learn how to use it, Gru taught them a new level-0 witchcraft.
Water Ring.
It was a water spell that had a controlling effect.
After casting, it can form a ring made of water. It can be large or small and is usually used to bind enemies.
Dave was lacking in this area, so he studied it very seriously.
However, even with the Magic crystal, a spell could not be learned in one lesson.
Dave wrote down the corresponding spell model in his notebook and learned it slowly in the future.
He would study it when he was free.
At the very least, he had earned back a portion of the cost of buying this crystal.
Moreover, he also discovered that the effects of the Magic crystals were indeed powerful. Even if he bought the average ones, the effects of learning spells were several times faster without one.
It could only be said that there was a reason why Teacher Gru strongly urged them to buy one.
After class, Dave could tell that someone was going to talk to him. He walked out of the classroom at lightning speed and disappeared after two turns.
After circling around, he finally rushed to the bakery and bought a piece of soft sweet bread.
There was also a thick bean paste filling inside, which was very delicious.
Dave didn't want to let his stomach suffer. Ever since he learned how to make spirit water, he had earned more money every day than he had in the past month.
Why should he eat the worst loaf of bread?
In both of his lives, he did not quite understand why people still liked to mistreat themselves when they were in a better situation.
After buying the bread, David bumped into a familiar face as he walked out of the bakery.
She had messy chestnut-colored curly hair and was obviously a size smaller than the people around her.
It was Millie who wanted to lend him the Magic Crystal, just like Andre.
She actually followed him.
"Have I become that popular?"
Dave took a deep breath and suppressed his unhappiness.
If it were anyone else who was inexplicably pestered like this, they would inevitably be a little angry.
However, he felt that there was something wrong with Millie so that he couldn't flare up.
"I underestimated you."
Millie didn't say much and just handed over a card.
"We will have a meeting in a week."
"The content of the meeting is written on the card. You can come and take a look."
After saying this, she left quietly.
Looking at the petite figure and the card in his hand, Dave rubbed his temples. He felt like he was in trouble.
The card seemed to be made of some kind of waterproof paper. It was completely black.
On one side was the word 'Grey Table', and on the other side were many small words.
" The next meeting will be held on the Friday of the second week in March.
" Gathering content: Trade, intelligence, mission.
"Please enter the venue with this invitation. Apprentice Market, side door of Shop 32, 7 PM."
Dave chuckled and tore the card in half.
After walking past an intersection, he threw the shredded card into the garbage disposal bin.
He didn't have many good traits, but one thing was he knew where not to stick his nose into.
He didn't feel that there was any need for him to go to such a suspicious gathering.
Other than magic stones, he did not lack anything.
Even if he still lacked magic stones, he believed that with his continuous progress in potionology, this problem would be solved.
There was no need to go to such a place.
Not to mention, the one who invited him was Millie, who was full of mysteries.
Curiosity kills the cat.
..
Dave greeted Bobvia at the door of the potion lab and found the place to be quite lively.
Not only were most of the acolytes there, but they were either seriously refining potions or reading a book attentively.
Normally, this would be a very rare scene.
Usually, there would be more or less apprentices slacking off. If the mission given by Teacher Izu were completed, then all the apprentices would slack off.
Did the sun rise from the west today?
He turned around and saw Mrs. Izu sitting behind her personal lab table. He finally knew why.
It was rare for Mrs. Izu to come to the laboratory in person.
Although there was also her experiment table here, and it was the largest one, she had her own private laboratory and rarely came here.
At least Dave had not seen her here many times.
"Hello, Mrs. Izu."
After greeting her, Dave walked to the cabinet next to her and started to do his job as usual.
When he was almost done, when he got up, he found that Mrs. Izu had come to his side.
"I heard you can make potions now, Dave, and your success rate is quite high."
Mrs. Izu suddenly asked with a kind smile on her face.