Chapter 901: Finding Antidote

Spatebog Spiders were a type of monsters that held relatively high value in the wizarding world even though common level-2 apprentices were enough to kill them. Bug users particularly loved them because the poison of a Spatebog Spider was exceptionally stubborn and difficult to discover. Meanwhile, other wizards often go after them because they could use the chance to find a special magical plant along the way, which was the Enchanting Thorn.

The secretion developed by Enchanting Thorn was a potent catalyst used for bringing out the effects of artificial pheromones.

When wizards made pheromones to arouse spiritual pleasure, they usually used three types of common catalysts in this worldMana Algae Powder, Phantom Tea, and Enchanting Thorn Liquid. These three types of naturally-occurring catalysts were known to have minimal side effects compared to other ones. For this reason, Enchanting Thorns were always prized by alchemists and common wizards alike.

Among the three aforementioned catalysts, Enchanting Thorns were the hardest to find, after the population of Spatebog Spiders declined greatly.

Never thought wed find one here Eureka muttered. These things were almost extinct at the Fey Continent when I was still there. Its basically a crawling pile of magic crystals if we sell it to the right buyer.

Ill capture it for you if you like it, said Thewis.

Ughh, no thanks. Id welcome the money though.

While they talked, Angor was still pondering over what he heard from Thewis.

If Thewis spoke the truth, then the spider had planted a time bomb inside Leon that would instantly end a mortals life if it was detonated. For now, the Enchanting Thorn stalled the effect of the poison so that the spider could preserve its food for longer.

He could not carelessly break Leon out of the prison as it would kill Leon for sure. His foremost task was to deal with the poison inside Leon.

Dont cast Neutralize if thats what youre thinking, Thewis warned. If you fail to cleanse every last bit of the poison, youll only quicken Leons death.

Angor lowered his hand and waited for Thewis opinions.

Such poison is sought after by many people just because its extremely hard to treat. You must find a way to fully remove it from Leon in one short attempt.

But how? Angor frowned. He wasnt exactly a healer.

A specialized antidote is your best shot. Thewis considered. Its not expensive, but its hard to find someone to brew it for you because you dont find people inflicted by Spatebog Spider poison often. Wizards dont have such an antidote ready since the spiders pose no threat to them.

An antidote Angor repeated the name while mumbling.

Tsk. The Enchanting Thorn wont suppress the poison for too long. Two days, maybe, Eureka commented before looking at Thewis. Maybe you can use a plane pa.s.sageway to head to the Fey Continent and find someone who sells the potion we need?

She asked because she knew that Thewis treasured Leons potential. Although she was still not sure whether Thewis was willing to spend valuable a.s.sets just to save Leon.

However, she forgot to consider Angors involvement in this matter. To Thewis, it was quite a good trade to pay some materials to win Angors trust.

When Eureka saw Thewis considering her suggestion for real, she couldnt help but wonder if she underestimated Leons value.

If necessary, Ill go to Floating Mech City and help you look for a cure, Thewis suddenly said to Angor.

This further astonished Eureka. As far as she knew, Thewis was not a polite wizard who would offer an apprentice help so nicely.

Whats going on between these two? she wondered. She was sure Thewis didnt even know Angor a few months ago.

And she felt rather annoyed when Angor was showing more and more mysteries. Expensive potions, a personal storage item, a convenient flying boat, the Demeter

She thought she could simply ask Thewis about it since Thewis seemed well-informed about Angors secrets, but Angor interrupted her by speaking to Thewis first.

Thank you, Mister Thewis, but not now. If its only an antidote we need, I can try making it.

Without waiting for a response, Angor took out a green-covered handbook and started reading.

He can what? Eureka asked that question by staring at Thewis.

That would be better. Thewis nodded with a somewhat disappointed look.

Thewis knew for a fact that Angor studied Tooling as a main alchemy subject, but he wasnt expecting that Angor could make potions as well.

Welp. Guess I cant buy his favor by saving Leon this time.

Meanwhile, Eureka felt her mind bloating with questions after her inquiring look was ignored.

Angor can make potions? And Thewis knew it?

She suddenly caught a glimpse at the book Angor was reading.

Mithra? But

Thewis also noticed Mithras signature. So Angor is acquainted with Elixir of Miracle Master Mithra. Nice. I can ask for his opinions the next time when I do alchemy.

Angor was too focused on his reading to hear Thewis words, but Eureka still heard him.

Thewis would ask for Angors opinion?! Whats

Do you mean that Angors actually better at alchemy than you? Eureka finally got her voice transmission out.

Um? I thought you knew. Thewis gave her a confused look. He told me that hes been staying at Padt Manor for half a year. Have you not seen what he could do? I can only tell you that hes terrifyingly talented in Tooling. I dont know about his Apothecary skills, though.

He glanced at Angors handbook again.

Rumor has it that he almost created a Mystery item at one point, but he was intercepted by Lady Isabelle from Dark Castle, so he failed to attain the t.i.tle of Mystery Alchemist in the end. Sigh Yes, I thought it was a terrible joke at first, like everyone else did. But most professional alchemists sounded their approvals, and Lady Isabelle never showed up to deny it. Its probably true.

An Upcoming Mystery Alchemist is what people have been calling him these days. They may be green with envy or have other stances about Angor, but they wont deny his accomplishment now.