32: Audio-Technica Get-Together

Glynn asked Adler for help to take five days off.

After that, he left Mentor Jordan's training ground... He rushed to the dining area on the first floor of the Wizard Tower, and after a hearty meal...

Glynn immediately rushed back to his small den, not even bothering to shower. He just collapsed onto the bed, still smelling of sweat from training, and fell into a deep sleep.

He slept for a full two days and two nights... On the evening of the third day, Glynn finally woke from his deep slumber. Although his head was still a bit muddled, it was much better; it wasn't that empty, uncomfortable feeling anymore... "Gugugu... Gu..."

Glynn's stomach was protesting loudly, reminding Glynn not to forget the important matters.

Glynn felt his body; there was still a faint warm current remaining within him—that was the Breath of Life Glynn had comprehended. His body was just a bit sore, nothing serious.

However, the smell on his body was quite unpleasant.

Glynn hurried into the bathroom, turned on the shower, and enjoyed a refreshing hot shower.

He scrubbed off a large amount of dirt from the surface of his skin, a mixture of sweat and solidified blood.

Changing into a dry set of clothes, and then putting on an apprentice robe over them, Glynn stepped out, ready to treat himself... The evening glow in the sky was just right...

The gentle spring breeze brought the beauty of the second month of spring. The entire Wizard Academy was draped in a thin, golden-red veil under the evening glow, hazy yet magnificent.

"Ah..."

Glynn couldn't help but shout at the sunset; it was truly too beautiful.

"Ah ah ah, what the hell are you 'ah-ing' about..."

"Glynn, what are you yelling about?"

Oakes poked his golden head out of the second-floor window, saying unhappily,

"I was practicing the eighteen ways to explore the origin of life."

"You scared me so much, I almost lost my soul."

"Glynn, if I ever become impotent in the future, it will definitely be your fault."

"Holy crap, that sentence has a lot of information!" Glynn's mind was a bit overloaded. Was it what I thought it meant? What are they doing in broad daylight?

No... How could someone as pure as me understand it instantly... The original Glynn was still a fresh, innocent child, he couldn't be led astray; this would affect Glynn's bright and righteous image... So...

Glynn pretended not to understand: "Oakes, what did you say you couldn't do?"

"I'm sorry, as soon as I stepped out, I saw such a magnificent and beautiful sunset."

"I couldn't help but express my praise and admiration for this boundless beauty."

"Are you alright? Is your body injured, or your spirit? Do you want me to buy some healing potions for you?"

"Forget it, forget it, I was just startled, it's nothing." Oakes had also come to his senses by now, realizing he had let something slip.

"By the way, Glynn, I heard you comprehended the Breath of Life two days ago. That's a hurdle for official knights; once you cross it, it's smooth sailing. I didn't expect you to quietly pull off such a big surprise!" Oakes quickly waved his hand and said,

"I thought you were silent for this past month because you encountered some difficulties."

"It's alright..."

"It's just that Mentor Jordan's special training is quite intense, which is why I achieved this tiny bit of success. What's there to show off about? Anyway, I haven't eaten for two days, do you want to grab a bite together?" Glynn invited,

"And call Bigg too."

"Sure, let's go."

"Glynn, you go find Bigg first, and we'll meet at our usual spot. I need to take a shower; I'm all sticky." Oakes agreed... Beef Burger Shack, the iron triangle.

This time it was a brotherly gathering to bond, so Elly wasn't invited.

"Come, let's have a toast first."

"Otherwise, once Glynn starts eating, he won't be able to pay attention." The three brothers clinked their glasses together.

"I haven't eaten for two days, so let me fill my stomach first. You guys talk, I'm listening." Glynn unceremoniously tore off a large chicken leg from a roasted chicken and said while stuffing it into his mouth.

"Alright, you just eat."

Oakes elegantly sipped his rye ice beer.

He had already eaten dinner earlier. This time, he was just here to catch up and bond with his brothers, not like Glynn, who only seemed to know how to eat all day.

"Bigg, how's the Botanical Garden on your end? It's been a month since the head gardener left."

"Can you handle it now? It won't interfere with your studies, will it?" Oakes asked with concern.

"It's alright. I'm currently focusing solely on being a Magical Plant Cultivator, so the courses aren't too numerous."

"I'm very familiar with the three low-level Demonized Plantss in the Botanical Garden. I'm just busy in the fields all day, with no free time."

Bigg took a big gulp of beer, then wiped the beer stain from the corner of his mouth and said.

"What about you? Tell me about the Pharmacy Laboratory..."

"I haven't been there yet; I wonder what it looks like inside?"

Although Bigg had directly given up on being an Apothecary, it was out of the helplessness of insufficient talent.

At Plant Heart Wizard Academy, which apprentice wouldn't want to become a noble and wealthy Apothecary?

"The Pharmacy Laboratory? There's nothing particularly special inside."

"Next time you want to see it, I can take you in for a visit. The Pharmacy Laboratory I'm currently in is led by an elder in my family, so I can take you inside."

Oakes promised, understanding Bigg's mindset.

For his good friends, Oakes always helped whenever he could, both Glynn and Bigg.

"Inside, there are just a few large experimental tables, covered with various experimental equipment."

"There are areas specifically for processing semi-finished potion materials, for refining potions, and even for handling waste."

"According to the Academy's regulations,"

"Glynn and I are currently only in the observation and assisting stage; we are not allowed to operate things ourselves."

"So I haven't gained much right now; I just always feel that their potion refining process is very complex, and the failure rate is also very high. I estimate that when I officially start, it won't be much better."

"Yes, refining potions requires extremely strict control over precision and various variables." Glynn couldn't help but interject.

Oakes nodded in agreement:

"Let me give you an example. Take the refining of Mental Power Water, a key target for the first-year assessment."

"Mental Power Water is a semi-finished magic potion, the most widely used neutralizer and reaction medium."

"It only has three main ingredients."

"The most important main ingredient—the blue demon leaf—needs to undergo three washes and three roasts, a total of six steps."

"The time and temperature for each step are different."

"Even a slight deviation will result in a finished product of significantly lower quality."

"I've seen the old hands in those laboratories mostly produce products of 'good' quality, with 'superior' being rare. The difficulty is truly immense."

... "After a month of observation, I understood one thing—being an Apothecary is not that easy." Glynn took a big gulp of ice beer, swallowing the finely chewed angus steak.

"Glynn, you've been observing in the Pharmacy Laboratory for a month now, you should understand the importance of practical application, right?" Oakes said,

"So you must choose the fully equipped course standard. Fortunately, the tuition can be paid monthly, which will ease your pressure a bit."

"If you run out of money then, come to me to borrow some."

"If your talent in Pharmacology is good, I can even pull in investments for you."

"Within our family, the investment in talented Apothecaries is among the top in the entire Academy."

"Keep the wealth within the family. As long as you achieve results, who else would get the benefits if not you, right, Glynn...?"

"Got it."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely fleece you, the rich guy, for a good sum then."

"I believe my talent is not bad. Although I can't compare to that freak Elly, I'm still considered excellent." Glynn, possessing a Golden Finger, was completely unfazed and very confident.

"Oh, so confident? That's not like you."

"Glynn, it seems you've really gained a lot!" Oakes's eyes lit up; he knew Glynn too well, who never spoke without certainty.

"Come, let's raise our glasses together."

"To the great Wizard Glynn, may he shine brightly in Pharmacology, with extraordinary talent, unparalleled genius, and unmatched abilities..."

"Alright... Alright... Stop buttering me up..."

"Pat my back when I actually achieve something; doing it so early feels a bit strange." Glynn quickly interrupted Oakes, otherwise, with his glib tongue, he could go on forever.

"Ha ha ha..."

The three of them laughed, and the air was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.