Chapter 89 (2/2)

Without waiting for the answer, Warwick started counting, One, two, three…eight, nine, ten? Did I count correctly?

Warwick rubbed his eyes and counted again. As simple as the counting was, Warwick simply couldn’t believe it.

Just two days ago, Link was only writing five scrolls per day and just yesterday he wrote seven. Now, he was writing ten! This was an amazing exponential increase. Wouldn’t he be drained from all this work?

Warwick finally confirmed the numbers after counting them once more. He couldn’t help but shout, “In the name of the God of Light, Link, you really wrote ten scrolls! That is incredible!”

This number reverberated through the hall and caught the attention of every apprentice. Everyone’s attention was immediately captured and assembled towards Link.

Ten scrolls a day had been the record of the Mage Tower for the past 3 years. To think that someone managed to accomplish it was definitely shocking.

“Warwick, quick, examine the quality of the scrolls!” If all the scrolls were successful products, Link would be too amazing.

Perhaps Link had no talent in Mana and was more introverted, but if he continued to produce high-quality magic scrolls at such an alarming rate, he would definitely earn his place in the East Cove Higher Magic Academy.

Warwick swallowed nervously as he began his examination. Many others came forward to inspect the work as well. Unsurprisingly, all ten scrolls were not only successes, but also of premium quality. The strokes were clearly defined and rounded off nicely with a glossy finish. You wouldn’t want to let go of it the moment you held it in your hands.

The most shocking thing was that the ten scrolls looked exactly the same, as though they were printed using the same stencil.

“Link, you really are incredible!” Warwick had great respect for Link from the bottom of his heart. He truly felt that in terms of magic scroll writing, Link was no doubt the best among all the apprentices.

Link merely gave a smile as though this achievement was nothing to be proud of.

“If there is nothing wrong with the scrolls, I’ll be going back to my room.”

“Yes, please rest well,” Warwick hastily replied. He had a feeling that their chance of meeting the deadline now depended entirely on Link.

Link continued to produce stellar work the next day, submitting 13 magic scrolls. Not only had he broken the record of Bale’s Mage Tower, he had also broken the record of the entire East Cove Higher Magic academy which was at 12 magic scrolls in a day. The quality of his work was, as usual, still of extremely good quality.

All of the apprentices were blown away!

The news traveled really fast and before long, the whole academy heard of a magic scroll genius in Bale’s Mage Tower who wrote 13 premium magic scrolls in a day.

The next day, the news got even more absurd, 13 magic scrolls became 14, and eventually, 15 magic scrolls consistently every day.

Link was known as a monster.

In ten days, Warwick received a total of 420 magic scrolls, out of which, 120 magic scrolls were written by Link. The other six apprentices, him included, only contributed 300. Link’s contribution was more than twice the work of an ordinary apprentice.

“It seems that we are not only narrowing the gap, but we might even be able to complete the order on time!” Warwick calculated the number of scrolls in advance and was in awe.

Just then the door below the stairs creaked open again with Link bringing out a thick stack of magic scrolls.

Warwick immediately dropped what he was doing and rushed towards him, grinning from ear to ear.

“Let me carry it. I bought some delicious food from Lecturer Moira’s Mage Tower for you. Please go enjoy.” Link was now his treasured apprentice; he had to treat him with hospitality.

“Thank you.” Link nodded and dug into the feast Warwick had prepared. By the time he was done, Warwick had also finished his examination of the scrolls. Every single one of them was still of premium quality.

“I will be going out for a stroll. I got bored from sitting down too long,” Link said. He had been wanting to try out a Supreme Magical Skill he developed recently and needed to make a trip to Herrera’s Mage Tower.

“Yes, please go and relax,” Warwick spoke in an unusually polite tone.

Derek walked into the tower with a pained expression just three minutes after Link left. The moment he saw Warwick, he hastily asked, “How are the magic scrolls coming along?”

As an official Magician, Derek never mixed with the apprentices. Hence, he was completely unaware of the news circulating amongst them. More importantly, he was extremely busy these few days trying to find an alternative to the magic scroll shortage issue. He was out in River Cove Town trying to purchase magic scrolls for a high price and at the same time, generating monetary resources for his own experiment. It was driving him crazy.

He did his best, but the results were limited. As of now, he only received 20 magic scrolls.

There were only ten days remaining. If he could not find another alternative, he would have to up down his pride and fill in the gaps himself.

He did not expect to be greeted by a jubilant Warwick.

“Sir, I have good news. The gap has been filled.”

“What?” Derek was appalled.

“Haven’t you heard? A magic scroll genius has appeared in the tower,” another apprentice joined the conversation.

“Genius? Who?” Derek was even more confused.