Wizard: Max level talent, starting from zero-ring trick.

Chapter 73 Vivian's Change, the Struggle for Resources!

"Good morning, Pharmacist Ian!"

Good morning, I am...

As soon as I arrived at the entrance of the potions department, several enthusiastic wizards gathered around and introduced themselves.

They are all pharmacists from the Potions Department.

Everyone had a smile on their face.

"well!"

Ian nodded to each of them, recognizing them.

Ian also realized that he had underestimated his popularity in the Potions Department; at least along the way, he had to stop every few steps.

After all, they were colleagues, some of whom were even intermediate pharmacists, so he couldn't completely ignore them.

"This is way more exaggerated than a junior pharmacist!"

Ian felt a surge of emotion.

When I first became a junior pharmacist, everyone would just smile politely, but now it's completely different.

He even felt that some of the female pharmacists were practically clinging to him.

"How does it feel to be surrounded by so many people?"

Suddenly, Ian felt a gentle pat on his shoulder. Following the slender, fair hand, he shrugged.

"Minister Vivian, you're joking with me again."

"Let's go to his office and talk. He's a big shot in the Potions Department." Vivian smiled as she walked past Ian.

Ian caught up quickly.

Since the last incident, the two seem to have grown much closer.

Enter the office.

Vivian took off her wizard robes, revealing a simple white casual outfit underneath, instantly shedding her serious demeanor.

I sat down on the sofa on one side.

Ian sat down opposite him quite naturally.

"Ian, congratulations."

Vivian offered her congratulations first.

"We couldn't have done it without the minister's help."

Ian said modestly.

Vivian shook her head: "I haven't been able to help you much; it's mostly up to you. Let's talk about your compensation next."

Ian immediately sat up straight.

Now for the important part!

Vivian didn't mince words and said directly, "The treatment of intermediate pharmacists is actually not bad in terms of magic stones, it's just that it has become twenty, which is double the amount. More importantly, there is a change in authority. They can go to the second basement floor of the potion department and establish their own laboratory."

A separate laboratory!

Ian's eyes lit up.

This isn't the kind of one-man lab he used before; it's like Hal's, where he has many pharmacists working under him.

"You are currently a first-class wizard apprentice, and you can have three apothecaries under your command, as well as ten wizard servants. You can take 10% of the profits from the potions produced each month," Vivian continued.

"Three pharmacists? Did I get to choose them myself?"

"Ian asked."

"Of course, so you need to choose carefully. These people may be the first batch of people you will have in your department. At the same time, you can also get some benefits from them. Many people want to join your lab, and some have contacted me." Vivian looked at Ian with a half-smile.

Putting everything else aside, if Ian grows up steadily, he will at least become a second-class wizard apprentice and an intermediate apothecary.

This is enough to make some people envious.

Ian also had a strange expression.

Good guy.

Turns out there's a way to make some money here.

"Furthermore, because of the war, your laboratory can directly access the channels provided by the potion strategic guarantee. You can exchange the profits for some resources, but this is limited to the first-class wizard apprentice stage. Second-class wizard resources are still under control, but it's enough for you to use," Vivian continued.

Whoohoo!

Previously, Ian wasn't too interested, after all, the cultivation sequence was even more amazing, but this sentence made Ian's heart beat faster.

This means that he has direct access to the school's resources.

You should know that he plans to study a lot of zero-ring witchcraft next.

A large amount of related resources are needed.

One or two is fine, but if there are many, it becomes very difficult to handle.

But now it's completely different.

In a daze, Ian seemed to see himself freely learning witchcraft within the school.

Comfortable!

"The other benefits are just minor details, you can learn about them gradually later. By the way, Minister Hyde wants you to go see him."

Vivian said.

Ian suddenly felt a sense of anticipation.

He hadn't forgotten that he still had several hundred magic stones at the alchemy department, waiting to go with Hyde to collect the debt... no, to retrieve his magic stones.

If Vivian hadn't been sitting in front of him, he would have wanted to get up immediately.

"Don't rush, there's still plenty of time. Let's have breakfast together; I haven't eaten yet!"

Vivian rang a bell, and several servants came in carrying teapots and trays.

There were also some desserts on the tray.

The desserts were rather unremarkable.

But when the tea was poured out, the aroma immediately wafted out, and Ian's mental strength seemed to increase slightly.

This?

Ian was stunned.

"These tea leaves are from an old, ring-free tea tree in the School of Tea Plantation. Even I can only get a small amount each year," Vivian said, raising her teacup.

Ian also picked up his teacup.

I took a small sip.

It felt as if one was immersed in warm spring water, and one's mental strength gradually increased.

He drank the rest in large gulps, and the increase in his mental strength was comparable to that of his meditation over the previous week.

"Not bad, right?" Vivian joked.

Ian nodded.

That's more than just good!

"This is why wizards often fight for power, and schools of thought often fight for territory."

Vivian clicked her tongue and sipped her tea elegantly.

Ian seemed to understand something.

Sometimes, even if schools of thought don't want to fight, where will the resources come from if they don't fight? Where will the wizards find the resources for their training?

This is the Emerald Shadow Forest as it is today.

It is also a microcosm of the wizarding world today.

"Eat breakfast!"

On the other side, Victor, who was stopped at the door, blinked.

No!

This was the first time he had ever heard of Vivian inviting someone to stay for breakfast!

Why does the air feel a bit acidic today?

He clicked his tongue and turned to leave.

........

"It tastes so good!"

Ian left the potions department and felt his mental strength increase, equivalent to the increase from half a month of meditation. In the past, this would have taken two months.

"This is the kind of resources Vivian's level can enjoy!"

Ian remarked with emotion.

There was a strict hierarchy within the school of thought.

Behind this rigid system lies a gap in class, resources, and power.

"And all of this is based on strength!"

Ian looked up into the distance, where the towering wizard tower stood between the schools, the very heart of everything within them.

Even if it does nothing, no one will ignore it.

"A formal wizard."

Ian looked away.

Becoming a full-fledged wizard is too far off; his primary goal should be a third-class wizard apprentice.

Today's conversation made Ian realize that not only academic rivalries, but even external conflicts, are all about resources.

The same applies to the rivalry between the Blackstone School and the Horton School.

Even if a ceasefire is reached tomorrow, the scarcity of resources could reignite the war!

In such a world, only one's own strength is the true talisman!

"What a dangerous... yet incredibly real world."

Ian took a deep breath and silently added to himself: At the same time, this is also a fascinating world.

He liked it very much.

Of course, we should go find Minister Hyde first!

Composing himself, Ian quickened his pace.

The badge on his chest shimmered slightly.

Many wizards who came towards him nodded to him—simply because of the symbol that signified an intermediate apothecary.

Ian walked freely on the road, no longer having to avoid wizards like he did during his apprenticeship.

Soon, he arrived at Hyde's house.