Chapter 24

Given Sain's intermediate apprentice level, participating in a formal black magician like Master Mosido's experiment was still somewhat of a stretch.

Fortunately, Sain had previously studied the "Introduction to Alchemy" that Master Mosido had given him.

Even if he did not understand the specific principles of the experiment, by observing the details and paying attention to the nuances in the experimental process, Sain still gained a lot.

This was a privilege and benefit that only Sain, as Master Mosido's fifth disciple, could enjoy.

Otherwise, there were many apprentices in the Black Magic Academy who were more skilled or smarter than Sain.

They would certainly want to observe a formal black magician's experiment up close and experience the mysteries of alchemy.

However, due to the restrictions of the master-disciple relationship and the magicians' high regard for knowledge, it was impossible for Master Mosido to casually disseminate his valuable knowledge.

For example, in public classes, the "Introduction to Alchemy" and "Basic Knowledge of Fire Elements" taught by Master Mosido would never reveal the many obscure and unrecorded aspects of knowledge.

Only by becoming Master Mosido's disciple and obtaining his genuine magical notes could Sain truly delve into the mysteries of magic.

Black magicians like Master Mosido are not isolated cases.

Almost all formal black magicians in the Black Magic Academy of Muzobura City keep their knowledge to themselves.

Public classes are merely a formality to teach these young apprentices the basics as required by the dean.

If apprentices want to explore deeper and more profound knowledge, they can only do so by apprenticing to these eccentric and reclusive black magicians.

Sain assisted his master and others in the laboratory for more than half a month.

Although this experiment had little to do with Sain, and he was only a faithful recorder of experimental data, his activity was limited to within five meters of the small experimental table.

However, this half-month of experimentation was extremely beneficial for Sain.

Knowledge from books is ultimately just dead information.

To truly understand it, one must practice it personally.

Sister Faye, for unknown reasons, whether it was a lack of interest in alchemy or sheer laziness, handed over all the operational steps on the small experimental table to Sain in the latter half of the experiment.

Fortunately, these steps were simple, or perhaps Sain had a talent for alchemy.

Although he initially struggled, after half a month, he became much more proficient.

A fist-sized crimson sphere was the ultimate result of Master Mosido and his three disciples' efforts over nearly half a month.

According to Sister Faye, they had been working on this fire element fission generator for nearly three months before Sain became a disciple.

After the fire element fission generator, Master Mosido planned to create water, earth, and wind element fission generators.

With the success of the fire element fission generator, the creation of the other three should be smoother.

Sain thought so too, until the third day of the water element fission generator's creation.

"Boom!" A massive magical explosion occurred outside Master Mosido's house.

Not only were Sain and the others in the laboratory covered in soot, but the water element crystal they had placed on the experimental table the day before was also shattered into two pieces by the explosion.

The laboratory was filled with dense water elements, soaking most of the experimental equipment and even pushing Master Mosido, who was at the center of the experimental table, several meters back.

As a formal magician, this minor accident and elemental impact was nothing to him.

However, it was tough for Senior Brother Zorro, who was close to Master Mosido.

Although Senior Brother Zorro was very close to becoming a formal black magician, he was not yet one.

He could not, like his master, quickly form an elemental shield to provide defense and cushioning when the accident occurred.

Sain and Faye, being farther from the center of the main experimental table and with their master and senior brother as a buffer, quickly crouched under the experimental table and avoided any injury.

Sain had heard of experimental accidents before.

His girlfriend, Lina, had her appearance permanently fixed in a child's form due to an experimental accident.

But this accident did not seem like an accident at all.

Just as Sain was still dazed by the experimental accident and elemental impact, Master Mosido, after checking on Senior Brother Zorro, stormed out of the laboratory in a rage.

"Who is it?!" The overwhelming anger of a formal black magician filled the air around Master Mosido.

This was the first time Sain had seen his master so angry.

A wave of fire element flames appeared on Master Mosido's body, but what was more striking were the several metal discs floating around him.

As a renowned alchemist, even a high-level magical equipment like the acid cane was a "trifle" he could casually create.

It was evident that the magical equipment he used himself was even more powerful.

Each of these metal discs was suitable for formal black magicians, and Master Mosido had more than one.

One metal disc flew to Master Mosido's feet, carrying him out of the room, while the others circled around him.

Sain noticed another detail: in addition to the metal discs, Master Mosido also drew a bronze-colored staff from his pocket.

This was not the staff he usually used, but one Sain had never seen before.

Moreover, there were significant magical fluctuations emanating from Master Mosido's magic robe, collar, boots, and wrists.

Sain knew that his senior sister Faye had won the advanced apprentice award in the academy's annual assessment because of the multiple magical equipment she possessed.

It was clear that this characteristic of Faye was learned from Master Mosido.

This should also be considered a characteristic of Master Mosido's school.

When Sain quickly eliminated Ilk and Scarface Jock, wasn't it mainly due to the acid cane?

Since the master had rushed out first, Sain, as a disciple, could not continue to hide in the laboratory.

Sister Faye was the second to run out, but Sain, aware of his low strength, did not rashly follow her.

Instead, he first went to the center of the laboratory, helped up Senior Brother Zorro, who looked pale and weak, and slowly walked out of the laboratory.

"Senior Brother, how badly are you hurt? I have a low-level recovery potion here; I don't know if it will help." Sain sincerely said, pulling out a light red potion from his pocket.

This was one of the three recovery potions recently given to him by Melly, two of which he had already given to Lina. This was the last one he had.

A low-level recovery potion was not significant to an apprentice like Zorro, who was almost a formal black magician.

Even a high-level recovery potion would not make Zorro, with his wealth, pay much attention.

However, Sain's gesture warmed Zorro's heart.

"Thank you. The master has already cast a regeneration spell on me, so it should be fine." Senior Brother Zorro took the low-level recovery potion from Sain and smiled.