Weird Wizarding World

  Chapter 332 Investigation

  Customized witchcraft is just one of the means of another money-making resource in Colin's plan.

   And this idea came from Shelley in front of him.

   "It's a request from Darren Commission." Shelley continued to tell him.

  Darren Commission is an underground trade fair with a membership system, and Shelley is one of its members.

   Shelley still has many memberships like this. According to her, there should be at least a dozen.

   Except for the occasional trading of witch tools, potions, etc., the main content of such underground fairs is knowledge.

  Although it sounds high-ranking, but according to recent understanding—

  In fact, the knowledge traded in this kind of underground organization is at most second-level knowledge, and it may be possible for Tie Potian to have third-level knowledge.

  No way, the Supreme Council's control over knowledge is too strict.

  Strictly speaking, let alone second-level knowledge on the surface, even first-level knowledge is rare in the market.

  Under normal circumstances, if an ordinary school wizard has a level of witchcraft, then if he wants to exchange it for other resources, he usually turns it in to the school or his own faction, in exchange for points, and then in exchange for resources.

   Then there will be a larger level of knowledge transactions between different factions within the school, and between schools to ensure the circulation of knowledge.

   At the same time, it also guarantees the status of knowledge monopoly.

  But there will always be a need for trading knowledge among ordinary wizards.

  And as long as there is a need, there will always be something to solve.

  This kind of trade fair is a special organization born for the circulation of witchcraft of the first order and above.

  In the beginning, the form was mainly to trade knowledge between friends, and then as friends introduced friends, and friends of friends introduced friends...the prototype of the trade fair was born in this way.

  Of course, the current knowledge fairs like Darren Commission are mature products that took a long time to develop and rectify.

  They are in a gray area, and the Supreme Council acquiesces to their existence, but also restricts them from circulating higher-level knowledge.

  'What a depressing world. ’ Colin silently sighed, ‘Not only because of the ubiquitous filthy ravings, but also because of this powerless social system... people can’t see more upward possibilities. '

  He calmed down his thoughts, and continued to ask Shelley with a smile: "So what exactly is custom-made witchcraft?"

  The so-called custom wizardry, just as its literal meaning, is to create a wizardry that meets the needs of the client.

  With the increase of members of the trade fair, of course, just buying and selling witchcraft cannot meet everyone's unique needs.

  So this form of transaction came into being.

  Daren Commission is a trade fair that focuses more on issuing custom witchcraft commissions, and its scale is the first echelon in Neustadt.

   It is worth mentioning that if you happen to have witchcraft that meets the requirements in your hand, you can also trade it directly, which is equivalent to the normal trading of witchcraft.

   Shelley went on to answer:

   "For force field witchcraft, the requirement is to be able to defend at least the second-level primary spiritual attack, and can be used in conjunction with the Phantom Shield. The commission price is 200,000 magic stones."

   "Here are the detailed requirements." Shelley handed over a blank sheet of paper, which seemed to be well prepared.

  Maybe Colin doesn't ask, and she will tell him about it after the exchange later.

  Colin took the blank paper, and after looking at it for a while, he frowned slightly.

   When he first heard the word force field witchcraft, he still had some expectations in his heart. After all, the witchcraft he was defending against - the steel heat-resistant force field was the force field witchcraft.

  So he still has some confidence in customizing the force field defensive witchcraft.

   But looking carefully now, it still seems a little difficult.

  For this custom commission, the nature of the force field required is mainly focused on defending against mental attacks, and the direction of the force field that I am better at is actually physical defense.

   This may be nothing, after all, with the gold paper, it is completely possible to find a force field witchcraft that focuses on defending against mental attacks to break through the limit, and finally meet the requirements.

   But another requirement - can be superimposed with the Phantom Shroud.

  He had never heard of the witchcraft of the Phantom Shroud before, but from the description on the white paper Shelley handed over, the Phantom Shroud was also a force field witchcraft for spiritual defense.

   This is a bit difficult.

   As we all know, two witchcrafts with the same principles cannot be superimposed at the same time, which will cause abnormalities in the witchcraft, or the second witchcraft cannot be successfully cast.

  It's like grabbing a stick in your hand, it's already stuffed to the brim, and you can't hold another weapon.

  But if you don't hold another weapon, but wear a gauntlet or something, it will naturally have no effect.

  But the phantom hood and the force field witchcraft required by the client are obviously not included in this list.

  They are all force field witchcraft that focus on defending against mental attacks.

  So, in order to avoid the two being too similar to cause conflicts, before creating this custom witchcraft, one must first have a deep understanding of the Phantom Shroud.

   This is enough to screen him out of the door.

   "Did the client provide the magic of the Phantom Cover?" Colin put down the blank paper and asked unwillingly.

   "No." Shelley shook his head, paused and speculated:

   "Phantom hood is a common defensive witchcraft for members of the Dulie School. If the client is a member of the Dulie School, he should not be able to teach it to others without authorization."

  Colin nodded and sighed: "The two hundred thousand magic stones seem to have nothing to do with me."

   He seemed to be thinking of something, and he asked again: "Is there any exchange for witchcraft for the hood of phantom in the library of true knowledge?"

   "No, it was one of the original 'lost knowledge'."

   Seeing Shelley's answer like this, Colin finally stopped thinking about taking on the task.

   "Is Lord Shelley a member of the Durley School?" He suddenly asked curiously.

   "No." Shelley shook his head, and then said, "I'm not a school wizard now."

  Colin was slightly taken aback, and stopped eating for a while.

  He originally thought that Shelley knew about the Phantom Shroud, perhaps because she was a member of the Durley School.

  But never expected that Shelley is not a school wizard? !

   No, what Shelley said is not now.

   "Not a member of the school now?" Colin asked subconsciously in doubt.

   "I used to be a member of the Ishtar School, but I left later." Shelley explained simply without making a fool of himself.

  Colin was slightly taken aback, a little surprised.

  Istar School is one of the most powerful schools in Neustadt City, and it is also the superior school of Tin Saint School.

  Shelley's complexion was as calm as ever, but he stretched out his hand to stroke the snowy white hair beside his ear, and said:

   "We talked the day before yesterday?"

  Seeing Shelley's appearance, Colin restrained his thoughts of continuing to explore, and began to exchange knowledge following her words.

   So, an hour passed quickly.

  Before leaving, Shelley seemed to think of something, and said:

   "Darren Agency has passed my recommendation, and you should receive your membership certificate within a week."

   "Thank you, Shelley." Colin said with a smile on his face.

   "No." Shelley shook his head, his delicate face was full of seriousness, "You take the time to exchange knowledge with me, and I will help you obtain membership of these trade fairs, fair exchange, nothing to thank."

   "These are two things, and exchanging knowledge with you will also help me." Colin shook his head in disapproval.

  Although she said that she was willing to spend time with Shelley to communicate, it was indeed a utilitarian idea, and she wanted to learn more about the True Knowledge Association through her to see if she could seek more resources.

  But when Shelley really helped him, he did have sincere gratitude to her, and the two did not affect each other.

  Revenge is the most basic principle in Colin's heart, and it is also the buoy for him to anchor himself in this bizarre world.

  Shelley froze for a moment, didn't say much, nodded slightly, then turned and left.

   "I live at No. 67, Lieu St. Street, Huapei District. If you are free, you are welcome to come over as a guest. My maid's cooking skills are excellent." Colin thought for a while and suddenly said.

   Although Shelley's personality is a bit unkind, and he doesn't know how to say beautiful words, most of the time he chats with him about knowledge, without any deliberate compliments and flattery, and there is no hypocrisy or ridicule.

   This looks like a robot that doesn't understand human feelings.

  But for Colin, Shelley's style is very much to his liking.

  Whether in the previous life or now, polite compliments are not what he likes, he prefers such a neat social interaction.

  Shelley stopped in her tracks and looked at the rare hesitation on his face.

  Seeing her like this, Colin suddenly realized his recklessness, and explained with a straightforward smile:

   "It's okay, this is just an invitation, it's up to you to decide whether to come, don't care."

   "Yes." Shelley gave him a serious look, nodded, then turned and left.

  The thick laboratory door closed, Colin touched his chin, shook his head again, and finally threw his thoughts aside and began to practice witchcraft.

   Social networking is indeed a troublesome thing...

  At about three o'clock in the afternoon, Colin left the Church of True Knowledge early and came to the Copper Rose Street in the center of Neustadt.

  As stated before, custom wizardry is only one of the planned ways to make money.

  He came here today because he wanted to research the market, see what popular categories are in zero-order witchcraft, and ask those shops if they have plans to acquire witchcraft.

  At the same time, if it is appropriate, buy a few zero-level witchcraft by the way.

   After all, earning magic stones is a long-term daily routine, and high-end custom witchcraft cannot be accepted for the time being, so let’s make a breakthrough from zero-level witchcraft first.

  Copper Rose Street is the most prosperous commercial street in the entire city of Neustadt.

   Almost every wandering wizard who comes to Neustadt is the first stop here.

  Colin chose to walk around and have a look first, although it is not the first time to come here.

   But it has always happened in the past, and this is the first time to observe carefully like this.

  Bookstores, wizardry shops, potions shops, auction houses...almost any kind of shops can be found here, and Copper Rose Street is worthy of the name of bustling.

  If there are enough magic stones, I am afraid that here is enough to gather all the resources needed for the entire stage from ordinary people to first-level wizards.

  Of course, almost no wandering wizards would do this. Apart from the necessary expenses, such as food and lodging, and improving their strength, their magic stones would be accumulated as much as possible.

   Not for anything else, just to be able to buy a school entrance examination certificate that has been circulated in the black market.

   Only when they buy a certificate or collect enough entrance examination fees for a certain school, will they spend the rest of the money elsewhere.

  Generally speaking, in order to prepare for school exams, the cost is also on the purchase of knowledge.

  Walking down the road, there were not many questions about witchcraft. On the contrary, Colin had a deeper understanding of the situation of wandering wizards.

   I have to say, he is lucky.

   Obtained the admission certificate of the Tin Saint School in the Kingdom of Holy Flame by accident.

   Otherwise, even if you have a gold paper, you may have to wait for several years before you can join the school.

  If they are truly helpless and lonely wandering wizards, they usually make a living by taking tasks that wizards of the school are not willing to do.

  It is dangerous and time-consuming. In the end, at most, only one in a thousand can successfully accumulate enough magic stones to join the school and jump over the dragon gate.

  In fact, most of the homeless wizards recruited by the sects are wizards from wealthy families whose parents were also wizards, or wizards who had previously been educated by the sect but belonged to an unknown primary school.

   There are only a few of them who can really rely on their own efforts to join the school from a humble beginning like him.

   It is more the efforts of several generations to cross classes.

   Walking to the end of Copper Rose Street, Colin passed by a quest guild called Rumba.

  Wandering wizards crowded the hall, they looked different, but they were all in the same hurry,

  Looking at this scene, Colin feels sympathy when thinking of his past.

   But those are the past, he already has a deep understanding of how solid the world class is.

  I am still struggling with it, now I can only be poor and alone.

   Walked two more steps and came to a bookstore.

   This place is almost out of the range of Copper Rose Street, and it is a bit remote, but the business is good, and several wizard apprentices are being selected.

  Colin looked up at the signboard.

  The badge on the back is not familiar, it seems that it should be a shop of an unknown elementary school.

   After pondering for a moment, Colin stepped in, intending to start asking about the store from here.

  Relying on the strength of a first-order wizard, the shopkeeper was soon alarmed and walked over.

   "What can I do, Your Excellency?" the shopkeeper asked with a friendly face.

   "Do you accept witchcraft here? Zero-level witchcraft." Colin said gently.

   "What kind of zero-level witchcraft is it? Except for the high-risk witchcraft stipulated by the Supreme Council, others can be accepted." The shopkeeper relaxed in his heart and replied skillfully.

   "However, depending on the effect of the category, the price of recycling is also somewhat different."

   "Can you be more specific?" Colin asked. He came here to investigate which kind of witchcraft has a higher price.

   I didn't expect the shopkeeper to be so kind, but it made him less talkative.

   "Under the same circumstances, the price of offensive magic is the highest, followed by defensive magic, and the rest of the auxiliary magic depends on the specific situation." The shopkeeper replied.

  Colin nodded slightly, which was pretty much what he expected.

   Then he asked for some more details.

  These are the keys to this trip.

  Ten minutes later, he left the bookstore with a full harvest.

   In the next hour or so, Colin went to several other bookstores to inquire.

  Finally, in the evening, he returned to the laboratory of the True Knowing Society with four carefully selected zero-level low-level witchcraft.

  (end of this chapter)