Artificial Fantasy

Chapter 83: Papers and Notes

It's been a while since I returned to the [Force Blade] crafting hall. With all of the note-taking and training I had in the library for the past couple of days, I almost feel burned out even after getting through the large encyclopedia on magic. Eventually, my [Scribe Mastery] is now level 14, which lets me gain access to several skills needed for my next few crafts for today. But while Wind is still busy with his weapon builds downstairs, I'm not alone this time since Azel is with me helping out the build (or rather, help me not to screw this up this time).

Of course, I can't do crafting without some tools, and [Beginner Writing Tools] aren't enough to start with. Thankfully Azel not only managed to buy some materials needed for what I'm going to make, but some tool kits to give me a head start for it.

[Beginner Papermaking Set]

[A set of tools needed for a beginner to create their own paper.

Quality: 10]

[Beginner Bookbinding Kit]

[A tool kit that contains tools needed to create their very own book. Perfect for novice Scribes who prefer to publish their work and magic crafters who wanted to write their own tomes and grimoires.

Quality: 10]

"Perfect. Thanks for getting all of these materials and kits for me, Azel," I said.

"No problem. I'm just relieved that you gave me your money to purchase them in your place," Azel said as they give me the remaining change through a trade window. "Besides, I'm just relieved that my Dad has plans to stop by at [Initio] while you're stuck here while your brother is working on his weapons."

"Don't worry. I did spend my waiting time writing some theories about <Volo> and its past." I even show him some of the notecards I wrote to him as proof.

"Trust me, you're going to get a lot more theories once you read more on the game's magic system itself. Which reminds me. Are you sure you're reading to craft a tome just like Zale's?"

"Yes. But I also want to make two notebooks first to test out the waters. One to store some of my existing notes I made the past few days and another as a spare. If I want to improve more on my magic, I should master the basics before getting to bigger projects."

"That's great to hear, Kazu!"

After that, we become silent as I stare at my materials on the table.

"So... How are you going to start your tome first?"

Good question, Azel...

"Well, if I want to make a book, I need paper," I reply. "And yes, I didn't say you also need to buy it on purpose. To tell you the truth, I planned to make one for myself. You know, to give it a homemade feeling to my tome."

"Even if you want me to buy a dozen stack of them, you might end up broke immediately for buying so much paper," Azel comments. "But are you sure you can do it? Heck, do you even know how to make one from scratch?"

"I read the history of paper on the internet and books beforehand, so I think I can handle it. I hope..."

Comparing to me mastering magic and [Magecrafting], I feel like this is on par with arts and crafts. So I'm sure I'll be fine without Wind's help.

"I would ask if you just try using the crafting menu. But knowing you, I feel like you're the type to get your hands dirty."

I chuckle as I head to my station. "You know me well, Azel. Alright, let's see how I can go from here."