Chapter 26: System, Are You Trying to Kill Me?
Although the System could increase his experience and level, Dave had always complained that the System had never provided him with any useful knowledge.
Even if the subject level increased, it did not mean that he had the corresponding subject knowledge.
He still had to read books to improve his knowledge.
As a result, even though his Potionology had always been at Level 2 according to the system, due to the limited source of knowledge, his actual Potionology level might not have reached Level 2.
Now, the discovery of the use of points had undoubtedly greatly alleviated this situation.
This meant that Dave could use his points to exchange for any subject knowledge he wanted!
This ability was even more ridiculous than having a library in his brain.
After all, the inspiration given by the system should not be limited to books. In other words, even if it was not in books or knowledge that no Mage knew, the system could still provide him with inspiration.
Dave tried a few more times and found that it was just as he had expected. As long as it was magic-related knowledge, the system would pop up a corresponding prompt whenever he had an idea.
However, it seemed to be limited to the few subjects that he had. Moreover, he did not have enough points for most of the inspirations...
For example, he had enough points to exchange for a simple inspiration like a method to purify explosive potions.
As for things like " greatly increasing the success rate of refining explosive potions " or " an acolyte-level potion with extremely high lethality ", which required much more difficult inspirations, he didn't have enough points…
Two hundred points might seem like a lot, but it was only enough to exchange for some simple inspirations. The more difficult ones would cost tens of thousands of points, so Dave could only grab those he could afford.
"I will have to see if I can get more points from the next system mission…."
Dave took a deep breath and chanted the word "Give me a Good Draw, Please " ten times in his mind. Then, he opened the mission panel.
He hoped that the mission this time would be better.
The system might have heard his thoughts, as the mission rewards this time were quite generous.
From a certain perspective, these missions were indeed top-notch.
The premise was that he had to have the ability to complete the missions...
[Mission 1: The essence of Potionology is trial and error.]
[Description: You must have discovered the power contained in the Explosive Potion. Go and try it out! Blow things up! Perhaps you could comprehend the true essence of Potionology from it?]
[Requirements: Refine 50 Explosive Potions and destroy a Potion Laboratory.]
[Reward: 500 Potionology experience points, 500 general points, and three lucky draw chances.]
Dave had already eliminated the mission the moment he saw it.
No reason was needed.
Blow up a potion laboratory?
The only potion lab that Dave could enter was Mrs. Izu's.
Not to mention that he was a level 3 acolyte, even if he was a level 1 acolyte, if he dared to do something like that, Mrs. Izu would definitely crush him into pieces.
He didn't even need to consider this much.
'Damn, System, are you trying to kill me?
'Next!'
[Mission 2: Heart of Exploration]
[Description: Curiosity is one of the driving forces of human progress. As a mage, how can you insist on silencing your curiosity?]
[Requirements: Open the bottommost cabinet in the corner of Izu's laboratory.]
[Reward: 800 free Skill EXP, 800 free subject EXP, two lottery chances.]
It was almost the same mission as Mission 3 from the previous time.
The mission objective was the same, but the reward this time was better than before.
Dave gritted his teeth and ruled out this possibility.
The reward was indeed very tempting, but Dave still wanted to live!
Speaking of which, what was going on with the missions so far?
Why did they all look like they had a problem with Mrs. Izu?
Mrs. Izu was so nice. She was kind and had always treated him well…
Before he looked at the third mission, Dave couldn't help but swallow.
He had already eliminated the first two missions. If the third mission were just as bad, he would have to make a horrible choice.
'System… I'm in a very dangerous situation now. Can you give me some strength?'
[Mission 3: Conqueror]
[Description: As a true top student, how can you be unknown? From today onwards, let your name as a top student spread to the outside world!
[Requirements: Pass the annual assessment in ten days and achieve full marks in at least one assessment. Other than that, the higher the results in the other two assessments, the higher the mission rating.]
[Reward: Fixed 500 points of free subject experience. Additionally, depending on the results of the other two assessments, you will receive additional free subject experience points and points.]
"This is it!"
Dave was relieved.
He had almost forgotten that the annual assessment was only ten days away.
According to what he knew, the academy's assessment was similar to the examinations in his previous life. It took the form of answering questions.
Every acolyte had to take three tests, and with a full score of 100 points for each test, they only needed 60 points to pass.
Passing the three tests was undoubtedly a sure thing for him, who was very hardworking in his daily studies.
The only pressure was to get full marks on one of the tests.
Dave had no idea how high the requirement for a perfect score was, but if it was Potionology, he could try his best if he was prepared.
Moreover, if he worked hard on the other two subjects, he could still earn more experience and points.
At the very least, this mission was not life-threatening…
As for the remaining two… Sorry, he would not choose these two missions.
He would have a better chance of surviving if he jumped into the Berserk Sea.
And these two missions, no matter how one looked at them, had the word "death" written on them.
It was an easy choice to make.
Dave accepted the quest and closed the system interface. He was back to the reality that he did not want to face.
Rubbing the ten bottles of potions in his arms, Dave began to think about what he should do next.
The mission had to be completed, but it was a matter of life and death that could not be ignored.
Mrs. Izu's class was tomorrow. It seemed that Dave could only hide in the laboratory that day.
It should be fine once he told Mrs. Izu about his use of materials and his encounter with the " gray table."
After all, it was related to the disappearance of an acolyte. Even if the academy would not make a big fuss over an acolyte, it should not be a problem to protect him.
Just as Dave was thinking, the laboratory door opened, and two people walked in.
"Dave, are you here?"
Glenn's face came into view.
Dave heaved a sigh of relief.
"Oh, I have something to do and have to refine some magic medicine in advance…."
While Dave was still confused by Glenn's words, Dave's eyes lit up when he saw the person walking behind Glenn.
"Mentor, why are you here?"
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