Chapter 83: Magical Stones

Inside the First Division palace, the course rooms were on the left, the Treasure Hall, Trade Hall, and Weapons Hall were on the right. In the center were the Medicine Hall and Building of Knowledge.

The Treasure Hall, where Princess Qamari and the new apprentices were headed was in the center of the Trade and Weapons Hall.

"Come and see, magical beasts warding magnet! Only 5 magical stones!"

"Magical potion for Invisibility, only 15 magical stones, willing to exchange it for magical shield potion!" 

"Thunder magical spell amulet, only 85 magical stones! Can exchange it for Fire magical amulet!"

"Life Saving Healing potion, only 105 magical stones! Direct sell only!"

"Fragrant Sachet for bugs and insects warding, only 3 magical stones!"

As they passed by the Trade Hall building, shouts and hollers of magical item prices rang out, drawing their curiosity.

"Senior brothers, is it always this lively in the Trade Hall?" Marui Osklain was dazzled by the various magical items being called out.

Even in her small town Magical Center, she had never seen so many magical items. 

She sighed in regret.

'If I had even two of the items being called out here, I would have stood out in this selection competition.'

Unfortunately, the Magical Center in her town was too small and deprived to sell anything worth of value. 

"Yes. In the entire academy, the Trade Hall is the only place apprentices can sell and exchange or trade magical items they personally acquire at their own price. It is also the only place where apprentices can sell their own personally crafted spells and potions."

Rong Li felt emotional as he glanced sideways at the boisterous hall. 

Once, he too had his own stall in this hall, selling and exchanging magical items for magical stones. 

"So, magical stones can be used as currency as well." Stali remarked as she removed her sight from the passing hall.

"Magical stones can be used as currency. But most students prefer to make exchanges or trades, rather than using them. Because, one, only magical stones have the ability to aid a magician in rising the concentration of elemental magic in their blood."

"And two, magical stones are very rare. In the entire seven realms, there are only two types of stones present. One are the Stone Veins that test elemental abilities. And the second are the Magical Stones that aid in rising the concentration of those elemental abilities."

"Both stones are produced in the heart of realms, and as such, are not reproducible. Every apprentice receives an allocated amount each month to aid them in their elemental training. Of course, the amount will not be enough, which is where missions and merit points come in." 

As Rong Li stopped in front of the Treasure Hall, he seriously looked back at the dazed apprentices. 

From their expressions, he could tell.

They weren't clear enough of how significantly important Magical Stones were to magicians.

'Forget it. They will find out for themselves soon.'

Sighing, he turned and entered the Treasure Hall.

"Elder Ren, I came to collect my reward for the Highland mission."

A young female magician with red hair stood before a counter, speaking to a middle aged man behind an oval window.

"Oh, the Highland mission? Do you mean the mission for clearing the ruins of the previous sea region? You must be Reuma, right?"

"Yes, Elder! I am Reuma Qin. I just completed the mission to clear the ruins of the sea region. I came to collect the 20 Magical Stones reward for it." 

"Alright, here you go. Make sure you check in with the elder at the achievements hall. There should be 5 merit points for completing the mission. Now, go on." The elder passed a green pouch to the amiable girl and impatiently waved her away.

"Thank you, Elder Ren!"

Excited at finally receiving the reward for her hard work, Reuma Qin turned to leave the Treasure Hall with a radiant smile on her face.

Bang!

Right at this moment, Rong Li entered and the two bumped right into each other.

"Ah!"

Startled, Reuma felt herself falling backwards. Closing her eyes, her chest tightened with anxiety as she apprehensively waited. But the expected pain did not come.

Opening her eyes, Reuma found herself in the arms of a handsome man.

The man had brown hair and blue eyes, and was dressed in red robes, a symbol of second year magicians. His handsome features coupled with his serious eyes, gave him a mature aura not found in first year boys.

'How handsome!'

Her heart raced as she met his blue eyes.

"Are you okay?"

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Rong Li was stunned to find a girl in his arms.

As something suddenly bumped into him, he had responded instinctively, catching it before it hit the floor.

He was not expecting the thing he bumped into to be a girl.

As such, when she blankly stared at him, not responding to his query, he felt conflicted. Should he release her and let her fall, or keep holding her in such an awkward posture in front of the door?

"Ahem! Junior Sister, are you okay?"

Teng Wang was enjoying seeing Rong Li in a dilemma. The man seemed to be some sort of female attracting magnet, getting girls, one after the other, falling in his arms.

'Good. Now, his image will no longer be the same in her eyes.'

His gaze automatically shifted to Princess Qamari, who indifferently stood with the other apprentices, unconcerned with everything unfolding.

"Huh? Oh, yes! Thank you, Senior Brother!" 

Finally back to her senses, Reuma anxiously drew back and tidied her clothes. With the sound of her heart pounding in her ears and her face flushed, she bowed her head in apology. 

"I am sorry, Senior Brother. I didn't mean to bump into you."

"It's fine. If you will excuse me."

"Huh, I...?"

But before she could say anything else, Rong Li walked past her, approaching the counter.

Dejected at the obvious dismissal, Reuma watched his back in disappointment.

She was not sure why, but she felt bad when he walked past her without sparing another glance.

'What did I expect? A smile and an introduction?'

She internally sneered, disgusted at her own unexpected expectations.

At this moment, the rest of the second years filed into the Treasure Hall, making her feel self-conscious. Remembering the earlier incident, she flushed again in embarrassment. 

The second years gave the blushing girl knowing smiles and suggestive looks as they walked past, attributing her red face to Rong Li.

"Good day, Elder Ren. I brought the new apprentices to receive their Magical Stones for this month. I hope we will not be taking too much of your time." Reaching the counter, Rong Li politely smiled at Elder Ren behind the counter.

"Oh, it's Rong Li. You are just in time. I was just about to set aside the Magical Stones for the new apprentices. Let me know what elemental ability each apprentice has and they can be distributed accordingly."

"Elemental ability?" Marui Osklain was right behind Rong Li, anxious to see what the so called Magical Stones looked like, when she heard the elder mention elemental ability.

"Why? Is it necessary to know the elemental ability before receiving Magical Stones?"

She was not the only curious one. The rest of the apprentices were just as curious, stretching their necks and extending their ears, as they attentively listened. They hadn't heard anything about relaying one's elemental ability to receive Magical Stones before.

"It is very necessary to know one's elemental ability before receiving Magical Stones. Because there are seven different kinds of Magical Stones, and each kind corresponds with the seven elemental abilities." Seeing the confusion on the apprentices faces, the Elder kindly explained.

"Therefore, there are red, blue, yellow, brown, white, black, and green Magical Stones. Each stone carries the elemental energy for that particular elemental ability. In order to rise the concentration and degree of elemental magic in your blood, you need to use a Magical Stone that corresponds with your elemental ability." 

Elder Ren passed a red pouch to Rong Li as he looked at the apprentices.

"Your Senior Brother Rong is a fire magic wielder, and can only use red Magical Stones to rise his elemental ability concentration. The same goes for every magician."

"Thank you, Elder Ren. I didn't get the chance to mention that part. But I was not worried. I knew you would be able to explain it better to them." Rong Li took the pouch and stringed it on his belt.

Moving aside, he made way for the other second years to collect their Magical Stones.

"Sorry Elder Ren. We did not get the chance to collect our monthly Magical Stones this week. We have been busy with missions lately." Teng Wang, the last of the second years, laughingly strode forward and took his own red pouch.

"No need to mention. I am aware that most of you are in a hurry to fulfil your yearly mission requirements in order to rise to third years." Elder Ren smiled amiably, not bothered by the sudden overflow of apprentices.

Once all the second years received their Magical Stones, the new apprentices stepped up, receiving their stones one after the other. 

Princess Qamari, who was the last in the queue, finally stepped before the counter.

"What is your elemental ability, Junior?" The elder busily asked, not looking up from his stack of Magical Stone pouches.

"Light elemental ability."

The moment the words rang out, the elder paused. In the next second, he rapidly raised his head from the stock of pouches in disbelief. His expression was frozen in shock as he uncertainly asked.

"What ability?" 

He felt he might have misheard the girl.

"Light elemental ability."

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