Wizard: I have an inventory

[Sword Whetstone]

[A strange object from another world, the origin of the Sword Whetstone is confusing. Some people believe that it originated from the ancient sword school. This stone was once the personal belongings of a great swordsman who was not only proficient in swordsmanship, but also possessed powerful magic. After his death, the Sword Whetstone was lost in the world and became the dream of countless swordsmanship masters. ]

[Equipment conditions: complete proficiency in three swordsmanship]

[Equipment effect: defeat the swordsmanship master in public, permanently increase 1% swordsmanship power and 1% total magic power (upper limit 99%)]

[Assimilation rate: 0%]

"So strong!"

Ryan immediately wanted to equip it in the inventory, but he changed his mind.

The inventory has a total of 12 grids, and 4 grids are left after removing 8 occupied grids. Except for [Bloodline Bloodline Essence] and [Meteor Pendant], the other flashing icons have an assimilation rate of 100%.

Although the equipment effect of [Sword Sharpening Stone] is quite tempting, it can increase the power of Ryan's sword thrust and charged armor-piercing slash, but where can he get dozens or even ninety-nine sword masters?

There are twelve great knights in the entire Wiki Kingdom, but can he find two sword masters?

Shaking his head, Ryan put it away and waited for an opportunity in the future.

After searching through all the books and booklets, Ryan obtained a map, which was explored in the ruins of the Crimson Wizard by the lives of wizard apprentices.

Compared with the incomplete map obtained in the [Crimson Knight Training Manual], it is somewhat similar. It seems that I have to find an opportunity to collect the complete map after returning to the academy.

...

Two weeks have passed.

The collected blood has been absorbed, and the assimilation rate of [Bloodline Bloodline Essence] has increased to 48%. Ryan also plans to officially launch the plan. After all, there is only half a year left before the end of the long-term mission of Blackstone Lowland Academy.

Ryan sat in the study of the Wiki Kingdom Manor. There were several exquisite invitations scattered on the desk. The scent of ink filled his nose. His eyes were cold and firm.

The purpose of these invitations was very clear - he hoped to invite Master Derek to come and discuss some topics about soul power and magic.

He gently picked up one of the invitations and carefully checked the text on it to make sure everything was correct. On the invitation, Ryan wrote his respect and invitation to Master Derek in his own handwriting, and his tone revealed sincere hope and respect.

"Arrange it." Ryan said softly to the servant standing next to him.

The servant nodded respectfully, took the invitation, and quickly left the study and sent the letter to the edge of the city of Wiki Kingdom.

Ryan watched the servant's back, and a glimmer of expectation flashed in his eyes. He was thinking about buying soul information when Derek came, and forcibly subduing him and asking for it if he didn't agree.

However, not long after, the servant hurriedly came from outside the yard with a trace of worry on his face. Ryan immediately felt that something was wrong. He turned around and looked at the servant coldly, without a trace of emotion in his tone: "What's the matter?"

The servant bowed his head and said cautiously: "Respected Lord Ryan... I sent an invitation to Master Derek's mansion, but the reply I got was... Master Derek has left the Kingdom of Wiki."

He paused, as if looking for the right words to continue, "As for whereabouts... no one knows."

Ryan's fingers tapped the desk lightly, his eyes slightly condensed, and a trace of imperceptible disappointment flashed across his face.

"Left? Whereabouts unknown?"

His voice was still calm, but the emotions in his eyes had fluctuated a little. He knew that Master Derek liked to travel around and liked to study ancient spells and mysterious soul mysteries in depth, but he didn't expect that Derek would suddenly leave at this time.

The servant bowed his head and continued: "Yes, sir. Master Derek's servants said that the master had left a few days ago, and as for the destination, they didn't know. Master Derek didn't seem to tell anyone in advance where he was going."

"What a pity." Ryan said in a low voice, as if talking to himself.

He did feel a little disappointed - Master Derek's wisdom and experience were undoubtedly a great help to his current predicament.

Especially when he gradually awakened the blood of the vampires and even began to feel the influence of the power of the vampires on his emotions and spirit, Master Derek's insights and suggestions could have allowed him to control these changes more calmly.

He paused, retracted his gaze, took a deep breath, and said calmly and firmly: "Okay, since Master Derek has left, I will wait for him to come back. Perhaps he has more important things to do outside."

The servant lowered his head slightly, and seeing that Ryan had no further instructions, he gently retreated.

"In any case, I will no longer wait."

Ryan whispered to himself, his eyes became calm and deep again, as if everything was under his control.

He stood outside the capital of the Kingdom of Wiki, looking far and wide at the small hill covered with dense forests in the distance. Under the hill was a cave area that he had already explored.

The entrance of the cave was hidden in the dark bushes, and the surrounding air was filled with dampness and decay. This was where the cave grass grew.

This rare herb, which grows in dark caves, is highly sought after for its extremely valuable medicinal value. Its roots can be used to extract a highly magical potion blending essence, and is one of the essential materials for pharmacists.

The mission of the Blackrock Lowlands Academy is to restore the supply of cave grass. The reason given by the wizards of the Wiki Kingdom is that a monster has occupied the cave, but Ryan did not find any trace of the monster at all!

"Hmph, I hope you guys behave yourself, or else..."

In the evening, Ryan sat at the big table in his manor, gently fiddling with a glass of red wine in his hand, staring at the three companions in front of him.

The wine in the glass reflected a warm luster, accompanied by the sound of a few breezes blowing the curtains, the atmosphere seemed particularly relaxed and cordial.

"Hello, Old York, Lester, Tilly." Ryan spoke slowly, his tone calm and gentle.

The three looked up at him, Lester and Tilly's eyes were full of expectations, because as third-class apprentices, they have benefited a lot since Ryan came, and I think this time it should also be related to potions.

And Old York habitually rubbed his beard, as if he had already known that Ryan had something to say.

"Ryan, what's the matter?"

Old York spoke first, his voice was low and hoarse, like an old man who had walked out of the wind and sand in the desert for many years.

Ryan put down the wine glass, and gently stroked the rim of the glass with his fingertips, revealing a smile: "I'm doing a potion experiment recently, but as you know, the consumption of magic stones is too high, and I must find some new resources to support it.

I heard that there is a cave near the royal capital, where the cave grass grows. This herb is very rare and can extract powerful magic essence. Maybe it can provide me with the alchemical materials needed for the experiment."

"Cave grass?"

Old York pondered for a moment, and a gloomy look flashed in his eyes, "It is indeed a precious herb, but that cave is not peaceful. The monsters nearby are not easy to deal with."

Ryan nodded slightly: "That's right. I plan to go with you third-class apprentices to pick the cave grass and clean up the monsters in the cave. Although the monsters are ferocious, I believe that you are strong enough to deal with them."

"When?"

"Now."