Chapter 129 (2/2)

The sun was a star and this star was clutched in a pair of hands – hence, Link named the wand the Starcatcher.

Starcatcher

Quality: Epic

Effect 1: Spellcasting speed increased by 60%.

Effect 2: Spell power increased by 70%.

Effect 3: When the Domingo crystal is activated, the elements stored inside will greatly enhance the spellcasting speed. (The Domingo crystal can store enough elements for a Level-5 spell.)

(Note: This is a fearsome wand that is full of vicious attacking powers!)

Of course it was full of attacking powers, Link had created the wand specifically to help him in battles. Its only limitation was that Link was unable to store a spell in it to enable instant spellcasting, although the elements stored in the Domingo crystal did make up for the shortcoming to an extent.

In addition to the wand, Link had also created a thorium ring for himself in which an enhanced version of the Edelweiss spell was stored.

How was the spell enhanced? It was a Level-4 Edelweiss, his latest achievement, which incorporated a recent discovery he made through his thesis. The defensive power of this spell was very close to that of a Level-5 defensive spell. With this ring, he could instantaneously release the powerful Edelweiss shield, and this made it his best self-defense gear thus far.

Link still had quite an amount of Mithril left after creating the wand and the ring, so he created three pieces of magic jewelry from the leftovers, namely a necklace, a bracelet, and a ring. He didn’t spend much effort or used any special materials on the jewelry. Their only purpose was to get him some gold coins at the Magician’s Fair which he would then use to buy more quality materials.

“Link, hurry up! It’s time to go!” It was the sound of Eliard urging Link at his door.

As expected of a gifted Magician, Eliard had now mastered three Level-1 spells and was even starting to dip his toes in some Level-2 spells. Apart from Link, no one had managed this kind of progress for centuries in the Firuman continent’s history.

Eliard was going to the Magician’s Fair with Link and Herrera. He’d even prepared some magic scrolls to sell there too.

“Yes, coming,” said Link. He’d put on an ordinary gray Magician’s robe today to hide his identity. It was Herrera’s idea, as she thought that one couldn’t predict the kind of crowd the fair would attract. It was better not to stand out too much in case it might draw the wrong kinds of attention to them.

Link noticed how Eliard was wearing a plain gray robe himself when he came out of his room. But despite the modest attire, Eliard still looked spectacular as his strikingly handsome face would no doubt entice the stares of the crowd.

“Hurry up, Tutor Moira is waiting for you,” said Eliard.

“Alright, alright, let’s go,” answered Link.

Link and Eliard then walked side by side down the stairs to the first floor of the Mage Tower. Then suddenly, a girl rushed up to Eliard and kissed him passionately on his lips.

This female apprentice was none other than Elena, the person Link had always seen as very shrewd and cunning. She had by now successfully gotten under Eliard’s skin and became his lover. Eliard seemed to like her enough to give her special tutoring sessions that had helped Elena’s magic skills to advance almost to that of a Level-1 full-fledged Magician now.

Since it was Eliard’s personal business, as a friend Link couldn’t interfere much with it. He couldn’t risk souring their friendship just because of a girl.

“Good morning, Link,” greeted Elena in a warm and friendly tone, as she always did.

“Good morning,” answered Link with a smile. He had to keep a friendly facade as she was Eliard’s girlfriend after all. Fortunately, though, Elena was perceptive enough to know that she should keep her distance with Link. She had wisely not caused him any trouble so far.

The carriage was already waiting for them outside the door. It was a four-seater carriage and there were already two people inside – Herrera and Rylai.

Herrera was fond of Rylai the moment they met each other as the girl was adorable and full of a childlike innocence. She was also Link’s disciple. Herrera had decided to take her to Springs City so she could show the girl the sights of the biggest city in the kingdom.

Once everyone was in the carriage, Herrera turned to the coachman and said, “Let’s go!”

With a crack of the whip, the carriage set out and headed towards Springs City. On the way, Link noticed how many other carriages were also heading towards the same direction. It seemed the Magician’s Fair was going to be especially lively this time around.