Two hours later I joined him and we left without delay.

After progressing through the blizzard following the stones, we joined the frozen forest.

The trees were very deciduous despite the constant cold. The wildlife is really different on this planet.

Besides, I don't know his name.

"Oclageor, what planet are we on?"

«We are on Zemiuclite hence our name, the Zatasians»

«We belong to the constellation innoccus Orientalis which also includes the land from which you come»

«I understand better now, the stars of a constellation are connected by 'arches' as I could have seen»

"Exactly, we arrive at the destination, do not be anxious or they will feel it"

Are these animals we were going to see?

As I approached, I immediately saw what it was about. Animal heads planted on spikes surrounded the precarious barricades. It was an Orc village!

Oclageor then transformed into an orc that became the greatest among creatures.

"I'm here to see Duldur and Oldid," he said in a language I didn't master.

Two thin and frail orcs approached. Then Oclageor addressed me.

«We have these orcs under our control, they are faithful to the sages of Cilucide who saved them and they allow us to test on them our new potions»

"And there is no risk?" I replied.

Orcs have a maximum capacity of resistance to poison thanks to their berserker blood, this blood burns all toxic substances. They are indispensable to us»

Oclageor then took the two orcs to a hut made of creature bones and covered with bear skin.

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Well now let's see your sustainable strengthening potion, if it works, I'll teach you how to condense it into an easily unmanageable pill."

He gave half a potion to each of the orcs and they felt stronger. A few minutes later, their size increased slightly and their muscles hardened without getting bigger.

"Oclageor, I have an idea to test their strength. Tell Duldur to attack me."

Surprised, Oclageor did.

Duldur was going to hit me with all his strength when I activated my etheric shield.

He managed to break 3 thin layers on the 6 stacked layers in a sound of broken glass.

"Not bad for such a frail body, it seems that the potion is a success."

Indeed, congratulations Evo, you have made good progress but we must redouble our efforts to create more powerful ones»

"As a reward, I have something to give you"

It was 7.30pm when we reached the village of Cilucide. Oclageor took me to his living room and then went to look for something in his cellar.

Here is a potion with great potential: it is a 'Scientia sapienta' potion that allows you to receive knowledge by drinking it.

"Knowledge? What kind?"

On alchemy, of course, this potion will teach you the instruments and their usefulness, the many catalysts, as well as the description of rare and legendary ingredients."

"Such a potion must be expensive!"

"This is a gift I can afford to give my disciple"

He handed me the potion and I drank it all. I felt dizziness and a powerful headache. Oclageor put me in the sofa and made me tea.

"Drink this, it will counteract the harmful effects"

«Notification! Add important information to the system, merge with already acquired knowledge, +1 in Alchemy»

I woke up at night with no side effects, I sighed relieved that it didn't last. Ratvert had seen me and walked towards me.

"So the sunscreen potion is advancing?"

«You will be happy, I have the necessary knowledge now»

Now I was level 7 in alchemy. All I had to do was assemble the ingredients.

Here are the ingredients I need according to the alchemical book that Oclageor gave me: cristofuria, cobra scales and taltaquo flowers. I have the rest of the common ingredients in my bag»

"And where can we find such ingredients in quantity?"

According to the map of the locations of the ingredients, everything is nearby, we shouldn't have too much trouble finding them, especially since you have an excellent view," I replied.

«Before that I would like to finish my work, it is a mechanical weapon that shoots contained projectiles»

"You mean a weapon infused with mana?"

"It's a little more complex. I'll explain on the road if I have time"

"In that case, I'll take care of harvesting as many ingredients as possible while you train."

"Understood"

Would you like to go to the bar?

"With pleasure!"

We feasted in good humor and friendship. Ratvert became a real humorist after some beer and the whole bar laughed at his jokes when he got on his chair, a pint in his hand. Axdore entered the bar and was in a warm mood.

«Evo how are you since three days, I have not seen you»

«Oclageor gave me a knowledge thanks to a potion and it made me tired but today I am shark»

By the way, you're going to need one last piece of material to finish your weapon, you could find it in an underground cave that goes under the mountain."

"Are there monsters in there?"

«Maybe a few slimes but nothing bad»

I will go there tomorrow! On this good evening I will study my grimoires in my room»

And I came out of the bar, a breath of fresh air which awakened my senses slipped on my face and then I headed towards the hut.

I wanted to finish my book on mirique, being a mage that was primordial to me