Chapter 115: Prelude to Takeoff

Words : 1218 Updated : Sep 25th, 2025

The Crimson Mage Tower. Upon waking up, Li De immediately felt an overwhelming sense of fulfillment from the immense power coursing through his body. He couldn’t experience this feeling of mastery on Earth. At this moment, magic swirled around him, and closing his eyes seemed to allow him to see the mana in the surrounding air. It was a completely different experience. After waiting for a moment, Li De’s expression returned to calm as he stepped downstairs and directly headed to the magic factory, which he cared about most. The first batch of magic scrolls produced by the magic factory contained three Tier 1 spells: Small Fireball, Magic Shield, and Lightning Bolt. These were simple and easy-to-produce spells. “Hurry up! Everyone sit in your designated positions. Your workstations will be fixed from now on.” “Each of you will now receive the magic nodes you need to draw on the scrolls. Practice on paper first, and only move to the next step after I approve your work.” Karu, with a solemn expression, shouted instructions to the somewhat excited apprentices. When the magic scroll factory was completed, this clever little mage had been appointed by Li De as the first factory director. Karu was deeply thrilled by this position and had been working tirelessly ever since. Li De didn’t directly participate in the process. The Crimson Mage Tower barely had a few capable people at the moment, so he delegated all these tasks to others under him. In the future, he would only oversee major decisions, leaving detailed steps to others. After observing the magic factory for half a sun-hour and finding no issues, he left. The magic scroll industry was highly profitable, but not everyone could enter it. First, it required substantial capital, as purchasing materials demanded a massive investment. Second, one needed enough mages. Hiring high-ranking mages to work for oneself was almost impossible. Thus, only factions like the Crimson Mage Tower, capable of cultivating their own mages, could engage in this industry. Based on the data provided by Laurent, Li De had meticulously calculated that the production cost of a Tier 1 magic scroll was approximately three Gold Pucks. The selling price ranged from ten to twelve Gold Pucks, yielding a profit margin of three to four times. This was a profit that could drive any merchant mad. More importantly, magic scrolls were consumables and hard currency—there was absolutely no shortage of demand. As long as they were produced, they could be sold, and supply still far outstripped demand to a large extent. This was because almost every mercenary venturing out into the world would grit their teeth and buy a magic scroll for self-preservation. In this world filled with various races and magical beasts, the likelihood of encountering threats was extremely high. Thus, instant-cast, powerful magic scrolls were highly praised. However, due to the high threshold for producing magic scrolls, only major mage towers possessed the capability. Therefore, despite the high profits, very few entities could actually engage in this industry. Moreover, the technology for producing magic scrolls was highly confidential and absolutely not something that could be leaked. Many powerful mage towers didn’t even possess this technology, further contributing to the scarcity of magic scrolls in the market. If not for Spark’s generosity, it would have been extraordinarily difficult for Li De to obtain even the simplest Small Fireball magic scroll production technique. Once such technology appeared on the black market or at auctions, it could fetch tens of thousands of Gold Pucks. The magic scroll industry was one that reeked of Gold Pucks. The first magic scroll produced by the magic factory came out on the morning of the third day after its completion. Li De was teaching Isha about magic when Vina entered the study with a jubilant expression. “Lord Li De, the first magic scroll has been produced!” Li De hadn’t expected it to happen so quickly. According to plan, production should only begin after each apprentice becomes proficient. This efficiency was indeed impressive. “Let me take a look.” Vina handed him a scroll, about ten centimeters long, rolled up like a painting. Reaching out to take it, he felt a warm sensation upon contact. The texture resembled animal fur—neither soft nor hard, with a slight sandy feel. The scroll wasn’t heavy, weighing only slightly more than fabric of the same volume. “Lord Li De, simply tear open the scroll, and the spell inside will automatically cast forward. After tearing the scroll, you can briefly control the released spell.” Though Vina knew Li De likely already understood, she still earnestly explained how to use it. It had to be said that magic scrolls were a mature product, considering almost all possible user scenarios. When tearing open a magic scroll, it temporarily bestowed the nearest person with the mental force to control the spell. Though it lasted less than half a second, it was sufficient to lock onto an enemy. This avoided the awkward situation of a magic scroll accidentally harming allies after being shattered, and even warriors with low mental force could use them. Li De found magic scrolls fascinating. This kind of magical item, completely different from modern technology, was truly intriguing. “A magic scroll cannot be opened because mana is sealed inside. If opened without use, the mana dissipates quickly, rendering the scroll useless like scrap paper.” Listening to Vina’s explanation, Li De smiled faintly. He sensed familiar fluctuations within the magic scroll. He tore open the magic scroll directly in the study. The process was smooth, with no resistance, but it required deliberate action—it wouldn’t accidentally activate if carried in one’s pocket. Pfft~ The instant the magic scroll was torn apart. Li De felt a surge of mana attach to him, and a fireball larger than a fist appeared before him. The intense heat made the room instantly warmer. Though the mana attached to him by the torn scroll was thin, it allowed him brief control over the hovering fireball—at least locking onto a target wasn’t difficult. Li De stopped controlling it, letting the fireball hover motionlessly in the air. In the blink of an eye, the mana faded, and he could no longer sense the fireball before him. The control duration was roughly 0.5 to 0.6 seconds. Li De stared at the unstable fireball, ready to burst at any moment. His mental force spread out instantly, and within 0.1 seconds, he took control of the ownerless fireball. Under Vina’s watchful gaze, the fireball slowly dimmed and eventually vanished without a trace. “Not bad—it’s a mature technology. Tell Karu to ramp up production. Not just Small Fireball, but also Lightning Bolt and Magic Shield simultaneously.” Li De was highly satisfied after the experiment. This was a Small Fireball spell with no reduction in power. The energy it contained was equivalent to the explosion of a gas tank. It could play a significant role in many low-tier battles and even save lives. Since the first magic scroll had been successfully produced, mass production wouldn’t be an issue moving forward. The main priority now was to ensure the apprentices became proficient, aiming to produce more magic scrolls. Great things were on the horizon. Li De was full of confidence.

Chapter 115: Prelude to Takeoff

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