Chapter 420 Formations

Chapter 420 Formations

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"Runes?" Old Bede asked with a raised eyebrow. "Since when were you interested in rune magic?"

Adam chuckled, "Since a while ago."

"Don't divert your time and effort on things you don't really have to, Adam," said Old Bede with genuine concern.

"Herbalism is already such a vast field that it takes us our whole lives to study it. Not to mention, we also have to invest our time in practicing mindfulness."

He paused for a moment before solemnly speaking, "Adam, us Magi, we aren't immortal. We only have so much time to focus on a few things."

"I understand, Old Bede," Adam smiled.

He could truly understand where this old magus was coming from. Old Bede wanted him to devote his time and energy to practicing mindfulness and studying the art of herbalism.

If Adam were to add the study of runes to his schedule, he might end up in a situation where he wasn't able to properly study anything.

As the old saying went, to grasp many things was to hold onto none; true knowledge came from mastering one lesson at a time.

However, what Old Bede didn't know was that Adam already had a vast treasure trove of knowledge related to herbalism.

Not one, but two of the soul fragments he had absorbed had given him knowledge about this profession. Unlike others, he didn't need to allocate his time to studying herbalism.

He already knew it by heart. All he had to do was put it into practice.

"I only want to study rune magic so that it can help me with brewing potions," Adam added.

"Hmm, fine, fine." Old Bede waved his hand and turned around to open the large metal door behind him. "Don't neglect your studies on herbalism. You are a gifted herbalist. I would hate to see you waste your talents."

The old man weaved a few hand gestures and then pressed his hand against the door. Following that, the entire door lit up with bright runes.

Due to isolation, not only did the magi of Tron face limited opportunities but also magical stagnation.

"How many books are there?" Adam asked with hopeful eyes.

"I'm afraid there's only one," said Old Bede as he stopped in front of a tall bookshelf. "But it should help you form runic formations that you can use for brewing potions. This is basic knowledge, nothing too fancy."

His eyes darted around from one book to another, until finally he found what he was looking for. "Ah, there it is!"

He reached for the textbook and observed the title, nodding to himself. "Yes, this is the one."

The book was bound in leather and appeared to be very old. Its cover was engraved with intricate symbols and geometrical patterns that formed the title.

Inside, the pages were yellowed with age, some crumbling at the edges, yet magically preserved nonetheless.

Old Bede handed the book to Adam and exited the library. "You know the rules, laddie. Grade 2 herbalists will only get two hours. I'll call you when the time's up."

The Herbalist Guild didn't allow its members to borrow books from its underground library. Each of its members had limited time slots. Naturally, grade 2 herbalists had more privileges than grade 1 herbalists.

Hearing the metal door close behind him, Adam couldn't help but sigh ruefully, "Two hours? I'm afraid I won't even need more than one."

He glanced down and read the title of the book written in the local language - Runic Formations: A Herbalist's Guide.

Just from the title, Adam could tell that this book didn't fully dive deep into the philosophy of true rune magic. If anything, this book had knowledge that could only complement herbalism, nothing more.

"Haa, something is better than nothing." Adam walked to the nearest desk and sat down.

He took out his grimoire, quill, and a bottle of ink from his earring and prepared his study session. Next, he cast Magus Hand and directed it to start jotting down notes on his grimoire while he read from the textbook.

Adam flipped open the hardcover and began reading the first chapter.

"Creating energy circuit for flame runic formations..."