Arcane Academy: The Divine Extraction Legacy

With Manager Maurine's permission, Eustace began browsing the contents of the Grimoires laid out before him.

His gaze fell upon the three distinct Grimoires, each exuding its unique charm.

Unlike his own simple and unassuming black Grimoire, these three were clearly of higher quality.

On the right was a red Grimoire with a cover made of crocodile leather, adorned with a mesmerizing brown crystal at its center. In the middle lay a white Grimoire, seemingly crafted from a tree trunk, its surface rough and uneven. Lastly, there was the Grimoire made of shimmering fish scales, reflecting light like a captivating mosaic.

'They all look impressive… I guess there are also ranking among Grimoires.' Eustace thought as he used his Spirit Vision to inspect them carefully…

Seeing that there were no problems, he picked up each of them to appreciate their craftsmanship…

Then, after doing all of this, Eustace decided to start with red Grimoire. It was just too eye-catching, so he wanted to start with it.

As he opened it, he discovered that most of the summons within possessed only one ability, just as Maurine had mentioned.

As he perused the list, he realized that these one-ability summons were predominantly objects rather than creatures.

Among the intriguing summons he came across were a fire sword, a cozy chair that radiated warmth, a self-heating cauldron, a small kettle capable of producing 100 liters of boiling water, a cane that emitted the sound of a gunshot when struck, a bell that could awaken anyone from sleep, a ring that could shrink until it severed the finger, a flaming sparrow, an exploding squirrel, and many more.

"Mhmm... It seems that this Grimoire primarily contains fire-related summons," Eustace commented after seeing most of the one-ability summons.

Manager Maurine nodded in agreement, affirming his observation. "Indeed, the Grimoire you are holding provides a 5% increase in the chances of obtaining fire-attributed summons. While it may seem minimal, it can be quite helpful for summoners who are less proficient in rituals or when the spirits are not particularly cooperative."

"That's true…"

Eustace acknowledged Maurine's explanation with a nod and continued his exploration of the Grimoire's contents.

"Well, they're all quite weak and maybe even unnecessary… No wonder the one-ability Summons are inexpensive…" Eustace softly muttered to himself as he turned the pages, eagerly searching for the two-ability Summons.

His eyes scanned the entries, and he discovered that there were over a dozen of them. However, much like the previous Grimoire, most of them were objects—a collection of bows, swords, cloaks, wands, and other weapons. Among the limited selection of creatures, Eustace found a Bloodhound, a Flaming Boar, and a Blazing Eagle.

"These summons are worth 5,000 zen each... Not bad…" Eustace commented, recognizing their usefulness, especially when dealing with Arcanists at a student level.

Although he found these two-ability Summons to be quite practical, his search didn't end there.

Eustace continued on his browse and soon stumbled upon five three-ability Summons, all of which were creatures.

His eyes lit with excitement as he was curious about what kind of summons he'd see.

Then he realized that the five summons were the same! All five are Scorching Golem Knights with three abilities.

Nevertheless, he checked their abilities and was impressed.

"Oh... These Golem Knights seem quite impressive… They're certainly better than the Skeleton Knights…" Eustace remarked, his interest piqued by their formidable nature.

Manager Maurine nodded with a smile after hearing this. "Indeed. The last transaction I had about six months ago involved another Summoner who acquired ten Scorching Golem Knights. These five remaining ones are the last of their kind."

"Ten Golem Knights? If he could summon ten of them simultaneously, he must possess considerable strength…" Eustace immediately commented, his mind racing with the possibilities. Summoning just one of these Golem Knights would require four Spirit Strands, making the feat all the more impressive.

"Haha, well, perhaps he just wanted some spares. It's possible that he can only summon three at a time…" Maurine chuckled, offering a plausible explanation for the large number acquired by the previous Summoner.

"Ahem... You're right. My mistake…" Eustace coughed, realizing the possibility of an overestimation. He swiftly refocused his attention on the Grimoire, eager to uncover more treasures within its pages.

As he was reaching the end of the filled pages, he discovered two four-ability Summons.

One of them was a young Three-Tailed Fox, possessing one active ability and three inactive abilities. While Eustace felt a tinge of disappointment at the imbalance, he understood the potential of this creature like his current Moonlight Fairy.

His eyes then fell upon the last summon.

It was magnificent steed with four abilities!

The Grimoire revealed its name to be "Sun Gelding," and Eustace eagerly delved into its description. He discovered that the Sun Gelding possessed two active abilities and two inactive abilities, all of which were intricately tied to various movement techniques. Instantly, he recognized the steed's potential as a perfect ride.

"I'm impressed by the Sun Gelding. Its active abilities for movement techniques make it an ideal companion…" Eustace remarked, his excitement evident. It seemed that he no longer needed to learn Necromancy to get a decent ride.

Anyway, he knew there was more to explore within the Grimoires.

Closing the red Grimoire, he reached for the white one. He was anticipating that it would contain something better since it felt heavier, and as soon as he opened it, he felt a cool aura shrouding him.

Eustace smiled at this as he swiftly navigated to the pages where the four-ability Summon entries were listed.

He didn't bother checking the low-quality ones this time.

To his delight, he discovered not one but three captivating Summons, each possessing four remarkable abilities.

The intricate details and potential of these Summons filled Eustace's mind with possibilities.

"Manager Maurine, if I will trade with these many four-ability summons, I hope that you'll give me a decent discount..." Eustace muttered as his eyes were focused on the three Summons. He realized that being Summoner was actually a lot more interesting than he expected.