"There's always a solution," Prome said. "As for how to solve the problem of primal mana in magic crystals, someone already found a way a long time ago. There are many ways to solve it. I'll skip the ones that are too cumbersome or beyond your reach. Considering your current situation, the only solution is to buy an Energy Converter. "
"Energy Stabilizer?" Angor was familiar with the name. "I think I've heard of it before."
"You saw it in Cloud Library, right?" Prome chuckled. "If I remember correctly, the alchemy manuscript for Energy Stabilizer costs 1.1 million merit points."
1.1 million?! David was shocked by the number. If converted to magic crystals, it would be a total of 11000 magic crystals! David believed he could never earn that much money in his entire life.
Angor, on the other hand, was calm. He already saw the price of Energy Stabilizer in Cloud Library. And he was sure that the blueprint of Energy Stabilizer was recorded in Encyclopedia of Basic Alchemy.
He knew there was a blueprint for an energy stabilizer in Encyclopedia of Basic Alchemy, but he did not read the book carefully. He only noticed it when he was sorting the folders. That was why Prome didn't know what the Energy Stabilizer was when he mentioned its name.
"As we all know, primal mana is an extremely violent type of energy. It's almost impossible to control it carefully. Wizards build their spirit models to channel the primal mana into their spirit models so that they can circulate the primal mana inside. Once the primal mana goes through the internal circulation, the primal mana will be completely removed, and the primal mana will become pure mana. "Prome explained briefly about the primal mana and then explained the function of the Energy Stabilizer.
"Energy Stabilizer is a tool that divides energy into different layers. When an unstable type of energy is introduced, it will push the unstable elements down to the bottom layer, while the pure energy will rise to the top layer. It's like pouring oil and water into a cup. The oil will float to the top layer, while the water will sink to the bottom layer.
"Primal Mana is also a kind of unstable energy. Through the Energy Stabilizer, the violent energy in the Primal Mana can be pushed down, and the pure Mana can be pushed up. In that case, you can directly absorb the pure magic power and use it. "
The first thing that came to his mind was not to use the Energy Stabilizer to solve the problem. Instead, he wondered if he could use this method to obtain more pure mana to strengthen his own mana pool. If he could, he would only need to spend magic crystals to quickly improve his strength.
Angor shared the same thought with everyone who learned about the Energy Stabilizer for the first time.
"So, Master Prome, can you use the stabilizer to train yourself?" Dave asked for Angor's opinion. My mana flow is very slow. If I can use an energy stabilizer … "
Prome cut him off mercilessly. "You're just an average-looking guy, but you sure are dreaming."
David scratched his face and grinned.
Prome explained, "If the power of the will is the foundation of a wizard, then the mana pool is the foundation of a wizard. You can only rely on your own mana flow to transform your mana pool. No external energy, no matter how pure it is, can enter your mana pool. Of course, you can also directly channel pure mana into the mental power channel, but even the pure mana still has to go through the Mana Backflow to reach the mana source, so the final speed is no different from the speed at which you absorb the original mana. "
"There's one more thing I have to say. The Energy Stabilizer does not filter the primal mana inside a magic crystal. Instead, it allows the unstable mana to sink down.
"Primal mana may be unstable, but it also contains relatively pure mana. The Energy Stabilizer only extracts the pure mana from the crystal and allows the unstable mana to sink down. It does not convert all primal mana into pure mana like Mana Flow. This leads to a problem. "
"The reason why I call this method 'burning money' is that a magic crystal contains a lot of primal mana. But in the end, only a small amount of pure mana will be released through the Energy Stabilizer. Once you use a magic crystal, no matter how much pure mana you extract from it, it will shatter into pieces. The pure mana contained in one magical crystal isn't even enough to support a single Level-0 spell. "
Angor frowned. "How many magic crystals do I need to purify for one level-0 cantrip using the Energy Stabilizer?"
Prome considered. "I've never done something like this before. But I can give you a rough estimate." Prome took out a few magic crystals and examined them with his power of the Will. "The amount of primal mana in each crystal is about the same, but the purity of the mana is different. I estimate that it'll take at least two to three magic crystals to cast a level-0 cantrip with pure mana. If you're casting a level-0 cantrip that lasts for a long time, you'll need even more. "
Angor did a quick calculation. Three magic crystals equaled to one level-0 cantrip's mana. If he had full mana, he would need about 510 magic crystals to set up Prelude to Elimination during an alchemy process. If he added the Mana required to maintain the Level 0 cantrips Hand of Mana and Thaw, he estimated that he would need around 600 Mana Crystals.
Six hundred magic crystals just to set up an alchemy item that contained Prelude to Elimination.
It would be fine if he succeeded. But if something went wrong, all his previous investments would go to waste … and that would be a real waste of money.
Six hundred magic crystals … Angor was about to give up. But when he remembered that Prome saved his life in the arena, he decided to give it a try.
However, he did not tell Prome about his plan. There were still many things that needed to be taken care of. For example, magic crystals, materials, and so on. Also, if Prome found an alchemy weapon that could counter undead creatures in the Wizard Fair, Angor could give up on "wasting money" for now.
"So, Master Prome, the energy stabilizer isn't that useful? Why are the blueprints so expensive? How much does the finished product cost? "
Prome chuckled. "Who told you that Energy Stabilizers are used to extract pure mana from magic crystals? They have a wide range of applications. Almost all experiments involving energy applications need them. Apart from those wizards who don't want to improve themselves, it's better to have one. It is precisely because of his high demand that the blueprints are so expensive. "
"Of course. Anything related to alchemy is expensive.
As for the finished product, it's not that expensive. I heard that it costs less than 200 magic crystals to buy one in Floating Mech City. But here, where alchemy talents are scarce, I think it'll cost dozens of magic crystals. "
"Master Prome, do you know how to make Energy Stabilizers?"
Prome cleared his throat and said, "If I knew how to make energy stabilizers, I wouldn't be running a shop in this small town. I've already set up a stall in the Wizard Fair. It's an endless market. Even if I only sell one Energy Stabilizer every day, I'll make a lot of money! "
Prome saw that Angor was still thinking about the Energy Stabilizer. He walked to Angor and smiled. "Don't worry about it. I've already prepared for the worst. I've already collected enough magic crystals. I'm going to check out the Twilight Well auction next week."
Twilight Well was the name of the Wizard Fair in Darkivil Empire.
The Twilight Auction was the local auction house in Twilight Well. On the surface, it was run by several local wizard clans, but it was actually supported by Brute Cavern. Apart from the monthly auctions, the Twilight Auction would also hold two big auctions each year, one at the middle of the year and the other at the end of the year.
"I'll go with you. I can get some knowledge and buy some alchemy materials," Angor said. Last time, he told Prome that he and Prome would go to the Wizard Fair together. Luck was on their side. They just happened to be in the Twilight Auction.
Prome: "Sure. Dave, you come too. Go buy a single-use space capsule for the shop. "
Since Angor decided to go to the Wizard Fair, he had to make some preparations. The first thing he needed to do was to make money. If Prome couldn't find anything useful in the fair, he would have to "burn money" to make one. He didn't have enough money to do so.
Besides, he also planned to buy some auxiliary materials for making space storage equipment. If he found something valuable, he would buy some. Therefore, he had to prepare more magic crystals.
Twilight Well's mid-year auction would be held in the second half of Month of Soothing Wind.
There were only ten days left.
"Master, are we going to the Wizard Fair next week by train or by airship?" Angor hesitated. "Can we go by airship?"
"I was going to take the airship. But the ticket is two magic crystals, which is a bit more expensive than the train. There are a lot of people going there. If we want to go, we better book it now. "
Angor was going to book the tickets himself, but Dave took the job because he earned 50 magic crystals today.
Ramanbell bought all of Angor's alchemy weapons. As promised, Angor would give Dave 10% of the sales, which was about 50 magic crystals in total. Dave was going to give Prome half of the money, but Prome didn't take it. Today, Dave earned more than two months of his previous salary.
Dave happily went to buy the tickets.
Angor and Prome discussed their alchemy experiences. Basically, it was Prome talking while Angor listened. Prome also taught Angor a lot about synthesis techniques. Angor was already interested in synthesis, so he played the role of a "student" and asked a lot of childish questions. Prome did not hesitate to give Angor a lot of guidance and suggestions.
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