Chapter 1088 Mithril Substitute, Prepare to Visit the Master
"No need to waste any more time calculating, I want these miscellaneous crystals and the 25 pounds of mithril, and the rest belongs to Rodit!"
If we continue to calculate, we still don’t know how much time will be wasted. In fact, except for mithril, Xia Duo doesn’t care much about other things.
As for why we had to take down the crystals that seemed to be numerous but of relatively low value, it was just to save trouble.
Shado was initially attracted to this ruin, not because of the demiplane experimental ruins, but because of the metal-like transparent frame that he and Niya bought on Plan Street in the old town of Severton.
But now, after reading the surviving books of "Innocent Tower", he knew that the transparent frame was not actually a kind of metal, but made of mixed crystal.
Miscellaneous crystal does not mean that it is opaque, it just has not been infected or infiltrated by relevant elements, and cannot become the energy buffer core of magic items.
Usually their only use is to melt them to make some crystal utensils, such as potion bottles, cups and saucers, etc. More advanced ones can also be purified and made into transparent crafts.
Therefore, it looks like a gem, but in fact it is just a mineral, similar to quartz on the earth, and the market price is very low.
Anything that can be called a gem can be used as the energy buffer core of magic items, and it is difficult to melt and reshape it, because its interior is filled with various energies and elements. The process of melting will break the balance or change the phase of its elements.
Or it was an explosion.
The processing of gemstones generally uses engraving as a subtraction method, so the price is often directly proportional to the volume. From a practical point of view, large ones can be cut into smaller pieces, but small ones cannot be made larger.
Although the surviving books in Innocent Tower do not record the transparent frame, they do record a new use of mixed crystals that can make them as valuable as gemstones.
Of course, this new technology is not yet mature. It is not only expensive, but also very unstable. Whether it can be improved in the future is still unknown.
Chateau knew that Rodit must have read the "Research on Mithril Substitution" when he was taking notes on related books, or at least read the name!
Using extremely low-priced miscellaneous crystals to replace expensive mithril would make any normal mage curious, let alone a high-level mage from the Seven Towers.
But the drawbacks of this technology are also very obvious. It has been clearly stated in the "Research on Mithril Substitution". It is unlikely that Rodit will read the entire book, but it is entirely possible to only read a conclusion.
Therefore, Xia Duo only wanted miscellaneous crystals and mithril, which actually did not mean he was taking advantage of him. He was really just trying to save trouble, not only to save trouble when distributing the loot here, but also to omit the process of collecting miscellaneous crystals later.
You must know that although mixed crystals are not real gems, they also come from gemstone veins, and the labor required is not necessarily much less than that of real gems.
Just because the output is large and it cannot be used as an energy buffer core for magic items, the price is very low.
Now that there is talk of buying it, even if it is rumored that there is a possibility of replacing Mithril, it may not make its price rise much.
After all, if you want to replace mithril, the real key is not the easy-to-obtain raw materials like miscellaneous crystals, but the technology.
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After hearing Xia Duo's request for pure crystals and mithril, Rodit was almost shocked and said quickly: "Lord Xia Duo, this exploration is almost entirely yours. This distribution is not fair. You deserve it."
Get more.”
This goes back to the previous argument. It is impossible for Xia Duo to fully accept these materials. This is related to the fulfillment of the existing agreement. He will not put himself in a possible disadvantage and must try to eliminate variables as much as possible.
It has become his instinct to occupy the great righteousness first.
"I'm going to study how miscellaneous crystals can replace mithril. These miscellaneous crystals can save a lot of time in collecting them. You don't have to worry too much about the value of specific materials. Time is more precious to me, so let's decide!"
"But--"
"No, no!" Sha Duo interrupted Rodit directly and asked almost sternly, "Aren't you prepared to abide by our agreement?"
When Rodit heard this, his expression suddenly changed, and he explained repeatedly: "No, no, no, of course I will abide by the agreement, but I voluntarily gave these to you out of gratitude."
"No need!"
Xia Duo waved his hand, pointed to the west, and said: "It's getting dark now. Just tidy up and go back. I will be at the watchtower for a while. You can send someone or come over in person to copy those books at any time. Just
With that, I’m leaving!”
Shado did not give Rodit a chance to speak again, collected the miscellaneous crystals and mithril on the ground, and teleported away.
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From the southern forest of Zenis to Watch Island, it was such a long distance that Xia Duo naturally felt uneasy and just teleported back in a blur.
He first teleported to the vicinity of Zenis, then re-adjusted the details of the spell, substituted the pass key for the teleportation circle of the watchtower, and then teleported directly to the teleportation circle of the watchtower.
After returning to the watchtower, Shado immediately went to the library, cleared a few bookshelves, and placed the gains from this outing one by one while contacting Director Brundes of the Austrian Law Federation.
"Lord Shado, do you need my help?"
Brundes' tone was quite polite, but after all, he was the direct agent of Kieran Gaota in the Austrian Law Federation, so Shado would not really regard the other party as someone he could control at will.
"Director Brundes, I'm sorry to disturb you. I want to ask you if Master Congenio is free recently?"
"available!"
The decisiveness and speed of Brundes' answer completely exceeded Shado's expectations. After he stated his request, he received the answer almost instantly.
It was as if the other party had been waiting for him to ask, which made Xia Duo murmur in his heart.
Immediately afterwards, Brundes said: "The president welcomes any talented spellcaster to visit at any time! Lord Shado, when will you come to the federation headquarters, and I will take you to see the president!"
That’s it!
As expected, he was an elder who was willing to support his younger generation as rumored. Of course, if Xia Duo was not a senior arcanist, it might not be so easy to meet him.
If he could just meet anyone, Congenio wouldn't have to do anything all day long!
Shado thought about it, asking Innoson related questions was the second priority. He should really pay a formal visit to the respected elder. As for the time——
"Director Brenders, is it okay on the fifth day of next month?"
"Yes, the president has handed over all matters related to the federation to Lord Iolum, but it has not been announced to the public yet. Lord Xia Duo can come over at any time. The president has met many young people these days. Lord Xia Duo
The president will probably be even happier if you can come!"
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After communicating with Brundes, Shado was relieved of his worries. After sorting out the books this time, he did not immediately start research on the replacement of mithril with mixed crystals, but continued to analyze the Blazing Sun Array.
There are only a few days left in this month. If possible, it is best to complete the maintenance of the Blazing Sun Array this month. There are still things to do next month!