The Witcher: Elemental Lords

Morris grew excited. If Dolleken stood up, countless people in the class would support him. After all, besides Instructor Dolleken, who else, like Luo Qiu and Fiss, or even instructors from other academies, could offer so much practical knowledge?

In the past few days, another person in the class advanced to become a third-level pharmacist. This time, it was a woman named Fina, and everyone was ecstatic.

He had to hurry back and spread the news to others.

…

After dismissing Morris, Dolleken pondered for a moment, turned off the alchemy table, and took out his wooden staff, placing it on the table.

The materials hadn't arrived yet, so there was no rush to refine it.

As for fifth-level potion formulas, besides legitimate poison-related potion formulas, he only had the mental strength potion formula, sponsored by the Rose Merchant Guild. If he could produce the potion now and supply it to the Rose Merchant Guild, he could increase his own value.

The market for fifth-level mental strength potions was undeniable. As long as he could provide them, they would sell out instantly. Many third-level wizards in Waltz City were already waiting for the drug to hit the market.

After wizards reached the third level, advancement became particularly difficult. Firstly, after the third level, they needed to comprehend certain rules. Secondly, the insufficient number of fifth-level pharmacists was also a factor. Mental strength potions on the market were extremely scarce, preventing rapid improvement in mental strength.

The price of a fifth-level mental strength potion was as high as over 1,300 gold coins, which was also a key constraint for wizards—it was too expensive.

As long as he could advance to become a fifth-level pharmacist, Dolleken's status would directly soar to an important position in Waltz City. He would no longer be in a situation where he was forced to act, but would directly turn the tables.

Unless fourth-level or fifth-level wizards directly intervened, he would not fear anyone.

Third level—this was a very significant watershed. Entering the third level proved that he had the qualifications to become a high-level wizard.

…

Nicholas's expression was quite unsightly. The news of Dolleken entering the third level quickly reached his ears. What kind of meditation technique did this guy cultivate, and how many magic potions did he drink? How could he advance two levels in a row so quickly and enter the third level?

He himself was only at the third level, and he only mastered four third-level wizard spells. At this rate, given Dolleken's ability and his mastery of magic potions, he would soon surpass him.

"No, I must drive him out, otherwise, my position will be in jeopardy."

After thinking for a moment, he immediately activated the message scroll to send out orders.

At this time, Nicole and Williams, and Lamb also received the news.

Nicole was so shocked that she couldn't speak, while Williams pondered the consequences. Lamb gasped in surprise.

One level per year—this already belonged to the ranks of super geniuses. Even in the entire Northwest region of the Glory Empire, he could be considered a top genius. Moreover, this was on the elemental side. Counting his mastery of magic potions, he could almost be considered a true top genius.

Northern Kingdom, what kind of monster did you release?

After thinking for a moment, he sent a message to Dean Elleng.

Soon, Elleng sent a message back, inviting him to come over.

Lamb got up, tidied his clothes, and then leisurely walked out of the magic tower and entered Elleng's magic tower.

Just as he arrived at the entrance, he saw Williams, Nicholas, and Nicole arriving at the same time. The four exchanged glances, and immediately understood each other without speaking.

Nicholas and Nicole's expressions were relatively unsightly, while Williams and Lamb's expressions were relatively calm.

When Williams saw Lamb, he immediately smiled and said, "Congratulations, congratulations. I didn't expect that you would be the one to reap the greatest harvest this time."

Lamb nodded expressionlessly and said in a flat tone, "It's not just me alone, so what harvest is there? It just so happens that the dean is still awake, so we can talk about the academy's enrollment matters."

When Nicole heard this, her expression darkened, "Dean Lamb, I have always been responsible for enrollment matters. What do you mean by saying this?"

Lamb turned his head, looked at Nicole, and said, "My meaning is very clear. Our number of students is decreasing again and again. I think you and Williams have both failed the dean's entrustment."

Williams was stunned, and his expression immediately turned gloomy.

Hearing the conversation between the three, Nicholas's unsightly expression eased up. The academy was indeed unable to compete with the Dark Gate Academy now. It seemed that everyone was having a hard time.

Thinking of this, he said, "We are all doing this for the academy. We had a good year this year, producing several third-level pharmacists and retaining many elemental-side wizards. When fourth-level pharmacists become more common, perhaps even second-level wizards will stay."

At this time, Nicole looked at Nicholas and ridiculed, "Is this your credit?"

Hearing this, the expressions of the other three became strange.

Nicholas immediately shut his mouth and stopped talking.

The three entered the magic tower and soon saw Elleng.

Besides the three of them, there were also four other people. They were all high-level figures on the warrior side.

The four exchanged glances and thought at the same time that there would probably be a lot of things to discuss today.

…

Elleng sat at the head of the table, with Worth sitting next to him.

Besides them, there were also four people wearing warrior council ceremonial robes sitting on the left side of the table.

Lamb, Nicole, Williams, and Nicholas stepped forward one by one and sat on the right side.

When Elleng saw that everyone had arrived, he stood up and said in a serious tone, "This year may be the first year since the establishment of our academy that everything except the Potion Hall has declined across the board. In addition to the fact that we ourselves do not have much sponsorship, there are also very big problems in management. What we need to discuss now is how to deal with it next."

Hearing the words 'sponsorship,' Williams, Nicole, Nicholas, and Worth exchanged glances, their hearts sinking.

The academy's funds came from three sources. First, the students' tuition fees, which were a very large sum, almost supporting more than 60% of the academy's expenses. Second, sponsorships from various families. Third, commissions from various external tasks, such as magic potions, alchemy, magic arrays, and various adventure teams and tasks.

The first and second aspects accounted for the majority, while the others only accounted for a small portion.

However, only the small portion could open up fame—high-quality magic potions, highly usable alchemy products, and transcendent students with strong abilities who could undertake any task. However, now, except for the Potion Hall, everything else was on the decline, which was clear to everyone.

"Money is a problem that every academy cannot ignore. In recent years, the academy has indeed been on a downward slope due to various funding reasons. However, starting this year, our Potion Hall has made a lot of profit and should be able to make up for some of the gaps," Nicholas said spiritedly at this time.

Everyone looked at Nicholas with different expressions, some expressionless, and some directly showing ridicule.

Elleng looked at Nicholas, a trace of helplessness appearing at the corner of his mouth. This guy was complacent now, but it was unknown whether he could still be complacent later.

At this time, a middle-aged man on the warrior side bowed slightly and said, "We on the warrior side don't have many ways. We can only encourage them to take on more tasks. Wizards are better at making money."