Chapter 534: The Pharmacist of the Magic Academy

"Viscount, the Giant Kelp you discovered in the sea is truly unbelievable. Who would have thought that there are magical plants in the ocean, and even spirit bugs living there!"

Night.

The magic workshop was illuminated by crystal lamps, with four installed in the workspace alone, brightening every corner. These crystal lamps were provided by Liszt, who had given many crystals to the crystal craftsman Brad for carving, which were then turned into magic equipment.

This included over thirty crystal lamps.

Cris Truth, while extracting the magic power juice from the Giant Kelp, conversed with Liszt who came to inspect: "This is a very remarkable discovery. I wish I could swim, or I would really like to see the Giant Kelp forest you mentioned in the sea. Each piece of kelp is so huge, the kelp forest must be incredibly magnificent."

"It is indeed magnificent, but the underwater view is quite narrow, making it seem not only grand but also a bit eerie."

"Yes, sometimes when I sail, looking at the deep azure, I can't help but feel an uncontrollable fear, as if the sea could swallow me at any moment."

"That's the fear of the deep sea," Liszt said with a smile. "The deep sea has all the elements that can scare people: vicious sea creatures, unknown beings, oppressive hues, unpredictable conditions, being isolated from the mainland, a tiny speck in the vast ocean, and the constant threat of drowning. All these can lead to the fear of the deep sea."

In summary, who knows what lies beneath the surface.

Cris didn't quite understand: "Is that a disease?"

"It's not a disease, just a psychological reaction, fear born from the unknown. As long as you confront it, it can basically be overcome."

"It seems I should learn how to swim."

"Indeed, as someone living on an island, not knowing how to swim is somewhat unacceptable." Liszt didn't dwell on the topic, after a few casual remarks, he directly addressed the main issue, "How is the production of Giant Kelp Magic Potions? Compared to land-based magical plants, is it more effective?"

"If we compare the same weight of magical plants, the yield of Giant Kelp is not high, as it contains relatively less magic power. However, a single Giant Kelp can be tens of meters long, enough to produce several potions, and you, Viscount, have sent so much Giant Kelp, I'm afraid I alone cannot complete it all."

"Is that so? Then I will stop fishing tomorrow, and wait until you have some free time before continuing the harvest."

"Yes, I estimate this batch of Giant Kelp will keep me busy for three days, probably producing about four hundred Giant Kelp Magic Potions," said Cris.

For standard potions, Liszt alone needs about ten a day, and the Fire Drake needs sixty, totaling seventy.

Four hundred Giant Kelp Magic Potions, roughly estimating their efficacy, can last for five to six days.

Today's harvest of Giant Kelp Magic Potions was less than a hundred acres.

The six hundred acres of Giant Kelp Magic Potions ready for harvest are enough for him and Leo to use for a month. And the remaining nineteen hundred acres, once harvested, can sustain another three months. This means the Giant Kelp forest's Giant Kelp Magic Potions can comfortably last him and the Fire Drake for four months.

What a windfall indeed!

During these four months, the territory will continue to produce other magical plants, and with purchases from outside, it's estimated to sustain another three months.

This means.

This year, there's no need to worry about magical plants.

By next year, the scale of flame mushrooms should have developed.

By then, Flame Potions and Giant Kelp Magic Potions will support the bulk, with Black Potions, Frostfire Potions, and Thorn Potions making up the smaller part, supplemented by black nightshade. His demand for magical herbs is mostly resolved, and the remaining small part can be figured out easily.

With his worries resolved, his mood instantly lifted, and all the accumulated stress dissipated.

He barely suppressed a triumphant smile and gently said, "Cris, I am currently at a critical period of cultivation and need to consume a large amount of magical herbs. So during this time, I may need to trouble you to make more potions... It's really very sorry to have you work day and night."

"You don't need to feel so concerned, I am already a great magician, my technical operations are becoming more precise, extracting the magic power juice from the herbs is very simple, and formulating it into potions is not difficult either. Just a few subtle operations may require some effort... Viscount, I think I want to take on some apprentices."

"Taking on apprentices? That's a good thing, you can choose from the children in the orphanage or the commoners' children," Liszt supported with both hands and feet.

In fact, he had long wanted Cris to take on magic apprentices.

Although magicians in this era do have some mental issues, it's because their pursuit of truth has distorted their values. In the territory of Black Horse Island, Liszt would directly intervene in the growth of magicians, ensuring they do not deviate from the correct values.

He prefers to cultivate magicians into scholars who research magic, runes, and magic formations.

They won't be required to go to battlefields; instead, they just need to learn to produce magic potions, craft magic equipment, and tackle various magic formation solutions, integrating production, learning, and research.

Cris nodded, "At the stage of a great magician, many research tasks require long-term and meticulous effort, and an individual's capabilities are very limited... I now finally understand why the great magician of the Goat Gathering trained us ordinary magicians back then... I plan to take on ten magic apprentices first."

"Cris, I have a suggestion for you to consider."

"Please go ahead, Viscount Liszt."

"I want to establish a magic power academy, responsible for cultivating production and research-oriented magicians, without pursuing magic and combat. Some students at the magic power academy will specialize in producing magic potions, even focusing on just one aspect of potion-making; others will learn another aspect; and some will learn how to craft magic equipment..."

He is essentially trying to break down magicians into specialized workers.

After all, cultivating a magician not only requires resources but also time, and he has no patience to wait for years or even a decade for a magic apprentice to become a magician.

Quickly trained specialized workers are the best choice.

Cris thought carefully and replied, "If it's specifically for producing magic potions, this method is indeed feasible, but producing magic equipment is difficult, as only magicians can understand the concept of magic formations."

"Then let's specifically train students in producing magic potions. By the way, we can categorize magic potion production separately as potion-making. Students who can produce magic potions can be called potionists, how about that?"

"Potionists?" Cris smiled and nodded, "I have no objections, and I can also take on the work of the magic power academy. However, training students is too draining, and I hope Viscount Liszt can hire several magicians from outside to assist me in managing the magic power academy."

"No problem!"