Most teachers shared Adam's belief. They could reduce the tension between them by lending a few books and marking him present. Therefore, they agreed without asking too many questions. Instead, relief washed over their faces and relaxed smiles blossomed as they thanked Elara for her quick problem-solving approach.
Together, they descended into the library and borrowed three books, each on the apprentice or mage level, making for a grand total of twenty-one. They scrutinised the selection, picking the best in each field. Some covered basic to advanced forging techniques, heat control, tempering, and other aspects.
Meanwhile, others covered various manners of woodcarving, from an ordinary flute to a magnificent sculpture, detailing each step and the use of each tool.
Of course, they also borrowed encyclopedias on magic minerals, flora, and the most used monster parts like bones, beast cores or blood.
