How come this arcanist is invincible?

Chapter 56 Alchemy Apprentice

In the war-torn city of Shantar.

Apart from the city guards, the night watchmen, and the lantern bearers.

The most powerful force is undoubtedly the mage towers controlled by spellcasters.

The powerful mage tower is even said to be protected by a "tower spirit".

However, the cost of building a mage tower is extremely high, with no upper limit.

Even the most basic configuration requires at least 50,000 gold coins.

In contrast, a professional Night Watchman earns only around two hundred gold coins a year.

……

Kane arrived in the Third District by carriage.

He stopped in front of an unremarkable mage tower and let out a long sigh of relief.

"We've finally arrived."

He received a recommendation through Ms. Weaver's connections.

They were able to visit the "Tower of Ashes," built by a mage of the Transformation School.

At the same time, he also took care of his duties with the Night's Watch and requested a three-day leave.

"As long as you pass the test, you'll get basic enchanting knowledge."

"The skill points I've saved up can finally come in handy."

Kane mentally rehearsed the possible tests.

He then stepped down from the carriage and stood in front of the mage's tower.

This is a tall tower with a gray color scheme, and there are two apprentices dressed in gray robes at the entrance.

Upon seeing Kane, they reached out to stop him.

Kane calmly handed over Lady Mistweaver's letter of recommendation.

"My name is Kane, and this is my letter of recommendation."

One apprentice was examining the letters, while the other frowned as he stared at the curved sword at his waist.

Kane smiled slightly and took off his weapon, handing it to him.

However, when he then took out two daggers and a dagger from his body.

The apprentice's lips twitched involuntarily.

"I will keep your belongings safe and sound, and you can come back to collect them when you leave."

The other apprentice nodded in agreement:

Please come with me.

Kane followed him into the mage tower.

The first floor is a spacious hall, where all sorts of people waiting for their assessments are gathered:

The sons of nobles dressed in fine clothes, and the descendants of merchants dressed in respectable attire.

And in the corner, a few civilians with shifty expressions and a sense of inferiority.

Kane glanced at the crowd, found an open space, and stood there neither humbly nor arrogantly.

He was only there to learn basic enchanting for three days, unlike those who wanted to become apprentices.

Therefore, there is no need to deliberately strike up a conversation.

His posture, on the contrary, attracted a lot of attention.

A man dressed in fine silk robes stepped forward, extended his hand, and smiled:

"I am Adrian Belmont, heir to the town of Gravel. May I ask who you are?"

He's another nobleman's son.

Kane shook hands with him and responded succinctly:

"Kane, a commoner."

Upon hearing the word "commoners," a barely perceptible hint of contempt flashed in Adrian's eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

Having lived two lives, Kane had long since noticed these subtle emotions but didn't take them to heart.

It seems not everyone is as approachable as Jasper.

In this world where individual power reigns supreme, so-called noble titles are nothing more than embellishments.

Adrian, unaware of his thoughts, continued:

"What are your thoughts on the upcoming test? We'll all become apprentices and sign contracts..."

Kane was unconvinced.

To become an apprentice at the Mage Tower, one must first serve as unpaid labor for five years in exchange for a few basic spells.

Whether she will ultimately become a formal spellcaster remains to be seen.

He thought of Flynn.

If it weren't for the Demon Cult's stigmata ritual, that guy would probably have remained a mage apprentice until his death.

The path of a spellcaster is, in some ways, much more difficult than that of a melee class.

He simply replied, "This road is difficult."

Adrian smiled, his tone carrying a hint of appeasement:

"After the assessment, would you like to chat? I've also made plans with a few other friends."

He pointed to the sons of businessmen and several well-dressed test takers standing to the side.

"No need, thank you," Kane refused outright.

Seeing that Kane was unmoved, Adrian's face flashed with annoyance. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he turned and left.

Kane ignored everyone else and quietly waited for the test to begin.

Soon, a male mage in his thirties entered the hall. Unlike the gray-robed apprentice outside the door, he had a more serious demeanor.

His gaze swept over the crowd:

"Next, I will conduct the test for you."

"I will teach you to sense the magic network, and then we will test you. Only those who succeed will become formal apprentices."

"Now, come with me."

Just as the male mage was about to turn around, his gaze suddenly fell on Kane.

He paused for a moment, then stepped forward and whispered a few words in his ear.

Kane listened, but remained standing in the same spot.

He wasn't there to be an apprentice, so naturally he didn't need to take the test.

Adrian watched as the others were taken away one by one, leaving only Kane behind, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

How dare an ordinary citizen be so arrogant and even ignore my goodwill? Now he won't even have a chance to be assessed.

However, at that moment, an elderly monk in a dark gray robe descended the stairs.

Adrian's expression changed drastically.

Because of his family ties, he had long known that this was the true master of the Ash Tower.

The old mage walked straight towards Kane, a gentle smile on his face:

"Mr. Kane, we meet again."

Kane was also taken aback.

He came to learn enchanting through Lady Weaver's connections, but he never expected to run into an acquaintance here.

This was the grey-robed mage at Alvin's funeral.

Kane immediately raised his hand to his chest and bowed respectfully:

"Master, I am ready for my test."

"I currently only have 300 gold coins for the tuition fee, but I will make up the rest later."

The person entrusted with this task by Lady Weaver Mist is no nobody, and he dared not be negligent in the slightest.

The gray-robed mage nodded: "Come with me."

Adrian watched the two figures leave, his expression a mixture of emotions.

……

On the other side, Kane followed the grey-robed mage up the spiral staircase.

The route passed by a pharmacy, a laboratory, and an alchemy room, each place exuding a rigorous academic atmosphere.

The monks and apprentices he encountered on the road all bowed respectfully to him.

Kane also gained a deeper understanding of the tower master's majesty through this experience.

The two eventually stopped in the enchanting room on the third floor.

The grey-robed mage turned around and slowly said:

"Mr. Kane, you can call me Lucien."

"Next, I will personally teach you the basics of enchanting."

Kane was stunned.

He knew that the Mage Tower Master was very busy, and he wondered how much of a favor Lady Weaver owed him to receive a personal lecture.

He suppressed his doubts and bowed to ask:

"Your Excellency, what about the test you mentioned earlier...?"

Lucien shook his head, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority:

"The so-called test is only for ordinary apprentices."

"The concentration of ether around you has already proven that you are a formal spellcaster."

"Moreover, a Night's Watchman who could carry Alvin's corpse back safely from Rathill."

What other tests could I set for him?

Lucien picked up the two books on the table:

"If there are no objections, let's begin now."

Kane suppressed the turmoil in his heart and solemnly replied:

"Yes, Your Excellency."

He quickly got into study mode.

Lucien combines alchemy devices and an enchanting table to explain step by step:

"The core of enchanting is to clearly inscribe the runes of the corresponding spell onto the corresponding materials..."

"This does not require the enchanter to possess the spell..."

"But be careful to choose the right material; otherwise, all your efforts will be wasted."

Kane listened intently, and the striped paper in his hand quickly filled with notes.

When faced with critical issues, he would promptly ask counter-questions, demonstrating clear thinking and getting to the heart of the matter.

Approval gradually appeared in Lucien's eyes, and his explanation became increasingly detailed.

Two hours later, a notification panel appeared before Kane's eyes:

[Lucien, a level 33 Transmutation Scholar, is teaching you "Basic Enchantment," progress 10%]

[You have completed a focused learning session, gaining +70 experience points.]

……

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Under the personal tutelage of a third-tier spellcaster, Kane's enchanting skills improved rapidly.

Before parting, Lucien handed Kane a thick enchanting manual.

In addition to the basic content, the book also records a zero-ring magic trick.

The spell mark of "Dancing Wind Technique".

This is just a kind of everyday magic trick that can summon subtle air currents, enough to make the branches and leaves rustle.

Since it did not violate the regulations governing magic, Lucien gave it to him as a gift.

Even so, Kane still solemnly remembered this sentiment.

At Nord, knowledge has always been invaluable.

Kane looked at the notification on the panel that he had obtained [Basic Enchantment lv1], and sighed inwardly:

Without using any skill points, the goal was achieved solely through the guidance of a high-level spellcaster.

"However, there will always be an opportunity to repay it in the future."

Just then, a new panel notification popped up:

[Hint: You have obtained a clue to the Alchemist path. Do you want to unlock the secondary profession and change your status from "Commoner" to "Alchemy Apprentice"?]

[Note: This career change is irreversible]

Kane did not hesitate for a moment, silently reciting in his mind:

"confirm."