Chapter 168: The Manual, Part 1

Name:Black Onyx - Forgotten Magic Author:
Chapter 168: The Manual, Part 1

As the bidding started, Gerald immediately realized he was not in a position to participate. He only had about one hundred gold coins at his disposal, and the book already exceeded that.

'Well This might be the perfect opportunity to bring Potion of Focus to light," he thought and glanced at the old alchemist beside him.

"Master Ashbrew," he stated, "I am quite interested in that book, but I, unfortunately, don't have enough change to buy it at the moment Would you be so kind as to buy it in my place?"

Master Ashbrew looked at him in surprise, "You are interested in that book? But it's worthless if you can't read it. I don't understand why-"

"I like collecting antiques from the Dark Ages and the Great War and I feel like that book would be a nice edition"

He eventually won, but not before paying almost a thousand gold for it. Although it was just a copy, there were many that wanted to give it a try and decipher the meaning. If anyone could understand what it meant, they could probably get great benefits from it.

They wouldn't even think of sharing it further.

The auction still lasted for quite a while, but Gerald was in no mood to participate. He was simply too excited to see if what he got was the same as what he saw.

Then, when it all finally ended, and a servant eventually brought them the book, Gerald's hands trembled as he held it in his hands.

"Essence" His voice quivered and his eyes widened as he whispered, "Essence Extraction Manual!"