Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys

"Because the actual managers behind these markets are a combination of the Empire and some wizard schools, some items are still restricted," Evelyn explained.

"I see!" Rein couldn't help but nod.

No wonder!

He still remembered that last time at the Bat Market, he had taken a big bag of items from Adam's shop and was later stopped by two managers of the market.

However, after he revealed his identity, he was safely let go.

Sure enough, behind these mysterious markets, just as he had guessed, was some kind of management under the Empire.

Looking at the red-haired girl Evelyn in front of him, Rein couldn't help but think of Jenny, who was also a noble girl.

However, Jenny was of a slightly lower status and moreover, she was merely a noble lady without any combat skills.

But the girl before him, Evelyn, was not only a viscountess, higher in rank than a baron, but her personal strength was also quite remarkable.

Rein had a feeling that her strength might not be much weaker than his own.

Like him, Evelyn was both a wizard apprentice and a knight, and belonged to those surpassing the strength of a typical peak knight.

Then, Rein continued to inquire, "So, if one wants to learn powerful witchcraft, what are the ways to do so?"

Evelyn looked at Rein with her beautiful eyes, and couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh, saying, "Knight Rein, you're really pretending to be ignorant here."

"What other way could there be? Generally speaking, there are two paths, one is to join an ancient school of wizards, the other is to hold a high enough position within the violent institutions of the Empire."

"If the position is high enough, naturally you can access many secrets; confidential witchcraft, combat skills, and research materials, etc., can all be accessible."

The two chatted as they browsed, quickly becoming familiar with each other.

Evelyn had just realized that Rein was not actually a noble heir, which suddenly made her understand why Rein had asked so many questions that, to her, seemed like common knowledge.

But on second thought, she was even more amazed!

A commoner's son attaining such a level of strength?

Evelyn found that she was unable to see through Rein even more.

Because she knew that whether as a knight or a wizard apprentice, the path of cultivation required numerous resources; if a commoner's son wanted to reach Rein's current level, it would be extremely difficult.

With Evelyn as a 'guide,' who was familiar with Nightingale Market, Rein quickly explored almost every part of the Nightingale Market.

Indeed, as Evelyn had said, one could hardly see those powerful witchcraft at the market.

However, there were many rare materials, such as the Star Grass required for another potion 'Spirit Potion' noted in Rein's 'Beast Taming Diary,' which was available for sale here.

Spirit Potion: After consumption, it can enhance an animal's spirit.

In some places, it is also called 'Wisdom Potion,' which, when fed to animals, will improve their intelligence to a certain extent.

This potion requires a primary ingredient, the sea star grass, which grows in the sea and gets its name because it has five points like a sea star.

"Huh?" Rein, inside a shop, spotted an old book and, from the magical script on the cover, it was titled 'Witchcraft Notes.'

There should be a name before those words but, perhaps due to its age or another reason, it was unreadable.

Rein thought for a moment and asked, "Hello, may I browse through this book?"

"You can see two pages," the clerk nodded and handed the book to Rein.

After carefully turning through two pages, Rein closed the book. Evelyn also glanced over it from the side.

Although Rein's face was expressionless, he was quite delighted inside because the content on the first two pages indicated that it was likely a witchcraft notebook documenting fire magic.

"How much for this book?"

"Two thousand Imperial Gold Coins!"

Rein nodded, the price was fairly acceptable. Just as he was considering buying something else to acquire this book,

Evelyn suddenly interjected, "The first two pages are indeed official wizard manuscripts, but the material of the remaining pages seems a bit off. If you look closely, there's a subtle difference; I feel this is not a complete piece."

After hearing this, the clerk's expression changed, but he simply forced a smile and said nothing.

Rein instantly understood what had happened and immediately left the store with a darkened expression.

"Thanks for the warning, Knight Evelyn." He had almost been duped.

Rein felt that searching for witchcraft formulas at such mysterious markets was like hunting for antiques at Panjiayuan market in his past life.

Want to pick up a genuine artifact?

It's not to say it's impossible, but the chances are extremely low and one needs to have a discerning eye.

"Don't mention it, Knight Rein, it's just that I have a bit more experience than you. Finding good items here is still very difficult," Evelyn said with a slight smile.

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Mingster, Mingster Province capital.

Special envoy, Javier Stewart, in his office, received the assessment materials for you this ennoblement from Theo of Rosby City, and was quite surprised for a moment.

Because the name at the top was Rein.

He had thought that Rein might achieve a good result, but after seeing his performance this time, it truly shocked him; what did scoring over two thousand points signify? He was very clear about it.

After pondering, he quickly stamped the 'approved' seal on the documents and immediately sent them off to Imperial City.