"Are you worried about the title of Sky Tower, Mister Padt?" Vice seemed to have read Angor's mind. "You don't have to worry about other people's opinions. Aside from how powerful your teacher is, your alchemy skills alone are enough to keep those people away.
Just think about Master Prome. I remember when you fought against Parasite Queen, Mister Padt, Master Prome saved your life and killed a lot of people. But now, no one dares to mess with Master Prome.
"So, don't belittle yourself. Besides, Mister Padt's teacher is' that 'person. I'm sure there won't be more than ten people who would dare to offend you in the mirror world. "
What surprised Angor the most was how Vice was able to read Angor's mind. Vice clearly knew how to read people's minds. Angor thought about how Angor told him that he had the information about Bartterfly Pub and showed it to Angor in front of everyone. It seemed that Angor was walking on a tightrope, and he would get annoyed if he strayed even a little bit.
However, Vice, who was walking on a tightrope, walked beautifully. He wrapped his malicious intentions in a sincere way and presented them to Angor. Angor didn't feel annoyed at all. Instead, he felt it was only natural.
Angor and Vice were just strangers. Even if Vice had bad intentions, it would only be a tiny bit. When Vice finished explaining his intentions, all that was left was his sincerity.
Two strangers suddenly became acquaintances, best friends, and even lovers. These were all related to the secretion of certain hormones in one's body. When these hormones were used up, whether two people could maintain their relationship depended on their sincerity. Vice's move was a great one. He showed his sincerity from the very beginning. If they really became close friends in the future, Angor wouldn't be able to find fault with him even if he wanted to.
Angor lowered his eyes to hide his emotions. "Let's put that aside for now. I want to know why you're here, Mister Edward."
Vice was a little surprised. He was planning to make Angor like him even more, but Angor already knew what he was thinking. Vice didn't change his expression, but he decided to give up on trying to beg for Angor's sincerity. His attitude was still too obvious when dealing with sensitive people.
"Actually, I'm here for a very simple reason. Master Prome, you might know."
Angor glanced at Vice and then looked at Prome.
Prome whispered to Angor, "Vice once came to me and asked me to craft a weapon for him. His request was to restrain the undead as well. However, his requirements were even more demanding than my old friend's. "
"You're looking for something that can counter undead creatures as well?" Angor looked at Vice in surprise.
Vice nodded. "I saw the shadows of the souls of the dead in the dark clouds just now. I think you're making an alchemy tool that can restrain the souls of the dead?"
Angor nodded. So you can tell what kind of alchemy item I'm working on just by looking at the omen? Could it be that in the future, if he wanted to refine some unknown special tools, he would have to hide them in the deep mountains and forests?
Vice: "Can I have the honor of taking a look?"
Angor glanced at Prome in silence. Although he had crafted the revolver himself, it was still a custom made weapon for Prome. Therefore, he still needed to get Prome's permission before he could use it. However, Prome was an alchemist himself. If he asked another alchemist to make a weapon for him, his reputation would be ruined. To save Prome some face, Angor didn't ask. He only gave Prome a meaningful glance.
Prome was quite pleased with Angor's thoughtful gesture. He rolled his eyes. According to Dave, Angor seemed to be in need of money. Since Angor was so generous, Prome didn't mind giving him something in return.
Prome spoke in a plain tone, "The long-range alchemy weapon Vice is looking for isn't just to counter undead creatures. It also needs to wipe out the undead creatures in a large area like mowing grass. Not only does it have to be a long-range weapon, but it also needs to attack the undead creatures that even wizards find difficult to deal with. Tsk tsk. I can't make it anyway. "
"Maybe you can go to Floating Mech City and spend a hundred or eighty thousand magic crystals. Maybe an alchemist will take you up on it." When Prome mentioned "a hundred or eighty thousand", he saw Angor's eyes brighten up a little. He knew he made the right choice.
Angor's eyes brightened up, but Vice's expression was gloomy. How could he possibly have a hundred or eighty thousand magic crystals?
Prome was a shrewd man. He knew that Vice couldn't afford the price, so he relented. "Of course, this weapon isn't worth a hundred or eighty thousand magic crystals. It's worth twenty or thirty thousand magic crystals at most. If you're lucky, maybe you can get it for ten thousand magic crystals."
Vice tried his best to remain calm, but there was a flash of hesitation in his eyes. Prome, who had been keeping an eye on Vice, didn't miss it.
Since Prome already knew Vice's bottom line, he decided to help Angor make more money, so he had to dig deeper into Vice's bottom line.
"But first, you have to wait for the auction at Floating Mech City for several decades. Maybe you'll be lucky enough to get it for ten thousand magic crystals," Prome said casually. He then turned to Angor. "I can't make such a powerful weapon. Can you do it, Angor?"
Prome secretly gave Angor a meaningful glance.
Angor blinked his left eye. It was just acting. He already had a lot of experience in Twilight Hall, where he put on a show in front of hundreds of mortals.
Vice also glanced at Angor. If Angor could really make it, Vice would have to pay a huge price for it.
Angor "hesitated" for a moment. "It's … very difficult."
A look of disappointment appeared on Vice's face.
"But … I can give it a try. The odds are low, but there's still a chance," Angor said carefully. "Maybe the gods will bless me and help me succeed?"
Vice tried to hide his excitement. "Can you please give it a try, Mister Padt?"
By now, Vice had completely forgotten about the "silver revolver". He was fully focused on Angor, hoping that Angor would agree to this "extremely difficult" alchemy challenge.
"I …" Angor hesitated.
Prome also chimed in, "The younger generation will surpass us in time. I don't even have the courage to try it. Angor, you're brave enough to face it head-on. That's something I can't compare to."
Vice looked at Angor in a serious manner. "I've saved up 15,000 magic crystals over the years. If you can fulfill my wish, I'll give it to you with both hands."
15,000 magic crystals? Angor believed that this was the best price he could get. There might be unreasonable competition in the auction, and the price might reach up to 20,000 or 30,000 crystals. However, the weapon's actual value was only a few thousand crystals, or ten thousand at most.
This was because its potential was limited by the material used.
With the help of the Energy Stabilizer, Angor managed to reach the level of an intermediate apprentice alchemist. However, he had not reached that level yet.
The basic alchemy spells he knew were still Thaw, Condense, and Hand of Spell.
To truly become an intermediate apprentice alchemist, he had to learn more advanced spells: Smelt, Freeze, Hand of Spell, and Mana Wall.
Mana Wall was an optional one. If one had a stronger defensive spell or a defensive bloodline, he could give up on it. However, the other three were compulsory.
Using Thaw and Condense to process materials meant that they were at least untiered materials, while the upper limit was low-tiered materials. It also required a lot of mana and time. However, using Smelt and Freeze to process materials meant that they were at least low-tiered materials.
Angor had not even started learning Smelt and Freeze yet, so his title of "intermediate apprentice alchemist" was not really there yet.
Once he learned Smelt and Freeze, he would be able to manipulate more precious materials, and alchemy materials determined their potential.
The silver revolver he made with only a small number of low-tiered materials and mostly untiered materials had already reached the limit of its potential.
Therefore, he was very clear that 10,000 magic crystals was already a very high price.
Angor did not intend to cheat too much. It would be better if they met again in the future. Besides, judging from Vice's progress, the channeling method must be very suitable for him. The chance of him becoming a wizard might be higher than 20%.
Angor decided to end his "act" and accept Vice's offer. Thus, he pretended to be indecisive. "But the probability is too low. I'm afraid …"
Before Angor could finish, Vice added another chip to the table.
"I can add another material."
"What? A material? "Angor was surprised. He was about to agree, but there was still something else.
"Yes. I found it by chance. I was going to sell it at Floating Mech City. If you agree to make it for me, Mister Padt, I can give it to you as a deposit. "
Angor exchanged a look with Prome. A material that could be auctioned at Floating Mech City? Definitely not ordinary.
"May I take a look?"
"Of course." Vice gestured for him to step aside. Angor nodded and took Vice to the underground lab.
After arriving at the basement, Vice sized up the laboratory that was filled to the brim. Then, he casually leaned against the wall. "I didn't know you were so close to Master Prome, Mister Padt. He really loves you."
With a simple sentence, Vice pointed out their previous' act '. Angor chuckled awkwardly.
Vice's expression told him that it was all an act. Vice was a cunning man, and there was no way he did not see through their poor acting.
"To tell you the truth, I desperately need a weapon like this because it's related to my destiny to become a wizard." Vice paused. "I don't mind paying any price, even if it's all I have."
When Vice said this, it was obvious that he intended to skim over the previous' act '.
"The material I'm talking about is a … magic plant I found in a plane passageway."
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