"I see." Dave believed him. "Truth be told, I'd really hope you don't come here too soon. Master Prome has been teaching me lots of alchemy knowledge these days. I think I can start trying out basic synthesis once I digest what I learned."
"Right away? You're not starting with enchantment first?" Angor asked.
"No. I'm afraid that I might no longer have the motivation to do synthesis in that case."
To alchemists, both rune enchantment and magic array enchantment were only temporary solutions. They considered synthesis to be the ultimate way of alchemy.
Dave was showing the same extent of enthusiasm about alchemy just like how Nausica was eager to get stronger. He knew that Angor could provide good enchantment knowledge, but Dave still chose to aim for something higher instead of going for a chance when he saw one right away.
"I understand. Enchantment does not have as much potential." Angor nodded.