The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　Inside was a guarantee that Claire had signed for Hephaestus.

　Pandora was slightly moved, but quickly calmed down. He put the guarantee back in his bag and asked, "Can I take it back?"

　“That won’t do,” Claire said with a smile. “This is just a copy for record-keeping; the original has already been submitted. I think we’ll see Hephaestus at the academy soon.”

　Pandora exclaimed in delight, "Really?"

　Claire smiled and said, "It's because her own qualifications meet the academy's requirements; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to get in. If things go smoothly, perhaps she can even attend the opening ceremony of the 'Silver Cup.'"

　Seeing Pandora's unusually outward display of emotion, Winnie finally understood why she had accepted the invitation to this simulated duel.

　She had initially thought that Pandora had only accepted the invitation because she was on good terms with the boy on the other side... but was there another reason behind it all?

　“But Hephaestus…is her family? Isn’t she an orphan?”

　Winnie's inner cat quietly peeked out.

　……

　The two parties quickly signed a cooperation agreement.

　But neither of them seemed inclined to leave immediately.

　It must be a very rare opportunity to have afternoon tea with the "Sage of Beasts".

　Winnie and Pandora also want to do more research on simulated duels and card illustrations.

　Neither side wants to lose now, for their own reasons.

　If you don't want to lose, you naturally have to spend time studying.

　But they were also talking while conducting their research.

　After she finished, Claire also took out a book and chatted while reading.

　This skill of multitasking has been passed down through generations.

　Seeing an opportunity, Dak quietly returned to his "office" and retrieved his backpack and Dragon Fang Sword.

　Then he placed the Dragon Fang Sword on the table and asked eagerly, "Senior, what do you think of the material of this sword?"

　Pandora looked up and casually remarked, "A sword made from the tusks of a boar dragon is alright, I suppose."

　"Toothed Boar Dragon?" Dark paused, suddenly finding the sword in his hand less appealing!

　The Hog Dragon, although it is a dragon, is the least dragon-like of the sub-dragon species.

　Apart from their large size, dragon scales, and blade-like horns on their heads, they are completely shaped like wild boars.

　The Dragon Fang Sword in Dak's hand was made from the tusks of a tusk dragon.

　Moreover, the tusks of the Hogosaurus... are a renewable resource!

　Under normal circumstances, the tusks of the hog dinosaur need to replace a set of tusks every year.

　During the height of the Demon Race's power, some high-ranking vampires once kept tusked boars in captivity to harvest their fangs.

　As a result, the price of dragon teeth in the market plummeted for a long period of time.

　"You obtained this Dragon Fang Sword from the dungeon, right?" Winnie suddenly asked.

　Dark sighed and said, "Yes, it came from a treasure chest."

　Winnie said, "Dungeons always manage to replicate all sorts of things. Like the Dragon Fang Sword in your hand, it's clearly made of dragon fang, but the craftsmanship is incredibly poor. Apart from the blade, everything else looks like it was simply nailed on. But that's fine, it's easy to disassemble. I suggest you take out the dragon fang, grind it into powder, and just throw away the rest of the outer shell."

　“That’s exactly what I think.” Dark’s eyes lit up; the two were surprisingly in agreement.

　Taking advantage of the momentum, Dak took out a horn that, like the Dragon Tooth Sword, only looked good in terms of material.

　This "rhinoceros horn" is thick and long, and its value is even slightly higher than that of Dark's "cat grass".

　He asked, "What about this horn? Are the materials usable?"

　Winnie examined it carefully, then rested her chin on her hand and said, "If I'm not mistaken, this should be the horn of a 'Roaring Rhinoceros.' The horn of a 'Roaring Rhinoceros' is hollow, capable of storing echoes and releasing them instantly, deafening people. I suggest using it to forge an 'Item Card'; we should be able to obtain an 'Item Card' with the 'Roaring' ultimate attack."

　After listening carefully, Dark pondered, "So it's a 'Roaring Rhinoceros'? Then its compatibility with the 'One-Horned Rhinoceros' probably isn't high. I originally thought I had a chance to forge one. Perhaps forging it into an item card would be a good option."

　He suddenly said, "Wait!"

　Then he ran into the "office," took out his notebook, and wrote down the usage suggestions for the "Rhino Horn."

　Seeing his determination to fleece her, Winnie couldn't help but lift the picture book, half-covering her lips and letting out a soft laugh.

　But what Dark took out next made her raise an eyebrow and purse her lips: "A bio-orb?"

　“Hmm, a bio-orb.” Dark carefully took the “bio-orb” out of a box and placed it on the table.

　The "Bio-orb" is about the size of a fist, crystal clear, with a tiny, embryo-like object hidden in the center.

　Winnie probably hadn't expected him to produce such a rare item, and asked with surprise, "Did you get this from the dungeon too? Didn't you only enter the dungeon for the first time in your second year?"

　“Luckily, we found a few treasure chests.” Dark glanced at Pandora and asked, “Can you figure out what kind of creature is contained in this ‘Bio Orb’?”

　Winnie exclaimed excitedly, "Let me see!"

　As she spoke, she reached out and held the "Bio Orb" in front of her, her eyes shining as she examined it.

　On the other side, apart from Eve and Irene, who were not very aware of the situation, Claire and Pandora also took notice.

　Claire put it down and laughed, "You're really lucky. Even when I was in the academy, I rarely obtained 'Bio Orbs' from the dungeons. If it's information about an extinct creature, it's even more valuable."

　She then turned to Winnie and asked, "So, did you figure it out?"

　Winnie's eyes narrowed slightly, and she hesitated before saying, "It looks like a reptile, but I'm not sure. To identify it further, we'll need specialized equipment to map out the biological information inside."

　“I’ll do it,” Pandora said calmly, then reached out and grabbed the “Bio Orb” that Winnie was still holding in her hands.

　But Winnie frowned, showing no intention of letting go.

　Pandora frowned, and magic flowing from her fingertips enveloped the "Bio Orb," then with a slight effort, she snatched it from Winnie's hand.

　She ignored Winnie's reaction and placed the "Bio Orb" in front of her. Then she slightly opened her eyes, a golden-red glint flashed, and a sense of pressure leaked out.

　“Dragon Might?” Winnie turned her head sharply, staring at Pandora’s excessively pale face.

　With black hair and black eyes, apart from a small dragon scale that looks more like a decorative beauty mark under the corner of her eye, Pandora's appearance shows no trace of dragons.

　Despite her nickname "Silver Dragon Girl," it's merely a compliment to her preferred deck.

　Pandora has kept her mixed heritage a secret until now.

　But since recognizing Hephaestus, she no longer pays attention to these things.

　As the dragon's might flowed out, a dazzling golden-red color slowly emerged in her eyes, and her gaze towards the "Bio Orb" became increasingly focused.

　"The Eye of the True Dragon?"

　Dark stared intently at Pandora, but his gaze was fixed on Pandora's eyes rather than on the "Bio Orb".

　Claire, however, showed no surprise and remained relaxed.

　Under the gaze of the "Eye of the True Dragon," the interior of the "Bio Orb" slowly began to change.

　A phantom suddenly appeared on the surface of the substance, which resembled a biological embryo. Under the illumination of the golden-red gaze, the phantom slowly expanded, gradually exceeding the size of the "biological pearl" and revealing a clear outline.

　When Pandora stopped "gazing," it had clearly taken on the appearance of a living being.

　Pandora placed the "Bio Orb" on the table, and the now clearly discernible bio-image even began to move its limbs and walk in place.

　Seeing Dark's surprised expression, Pandora raised an eyebrow and said, "If you have any questions like this in the future, just come to me directly."

　……

　Is this what the wonderful days of student life are like?

　Claire's gaze inadvertently swept across the three faces, but a sense of melancholy for the past welled up in her heart.

　……

　As soon as Dak came to his senses, he immediately focused all his attention on the "Bio Orb".

　The phantom on the jewel had the appearance of a reptile, like an ancient dinosaur, but with a pair of bat wings growing from its back.

　From its head to its tail, the spine is adorned with jewel-like tissues.

　However, since the phantom images have no hue, it is impossible to identify what color these gems are.

　Based on current information, the biological information recorded within this "biological orb" should belong to a "pterodactyl".

　Is it a type of "flying dragon"?

　But Winnie Skadi spoke up.

　Pandora didn't object: "It should be, and perhaps it's a type of 'Gem Dragon'."

　The "Gem Dragon" is a dragon that has no horns on its head but has flat, round gems on its head.

　Their love for gems differs from that of other dragon species; it's not for collecting, but for feeding.

　"Gem Dragons" feed on gems and other minerals, and can draw magic from the minerals to become harder and stronger.

　……

　A few people gathered together and quickly described the characteristics of the "ancient flying dragon".

　Dak listened carefully for a long time with a learning attitude, but in the end he could only summarize it with four words - "fossilized pterosaur"!

　Figure

　Rock-type, Flying-type, and sub-dragon species—the first thing that came to his mind was "Aerodactyl".

　Although there are no gems on the back of the "fossil pterosaur", their overall shape is very similar.

　If the biological information within this "biological orb" could be extracted, it might be possible to create a similar magical spirit.

　Fortunately, he still had the Dragon Fang Sword in his hand—although it was a dragon tooth from a boar dragon… but it was still a dragon, wasn’t it?

　However, these dragon teeth can only be used as an auxiliary ingredient.

　To reconstruct the ancient dragon based on the biological information in the "Bio Orb," a great deal of knowledge and resources are required.

　He needs to learn more, especially the method of targeted alchemy of magical spirits.

　Only by mastering this knowledge can one independently develop formulas for targeted refining.

　……

　After Dark finished taking notes, Pandora returned the "Bio Orb" to him.

　He carefully placed the "Bio Orb" into the box, as if protecting a "Fossil Pterosaur" egg.

　Pandora asked in a calm tone, "Is there anything else you want to ask?"

　Dark quickly took out a bottle of potion and asked, "What kind of potion is this?"

　The vial was only about a finger's length long, and the liquid inside was clear and transparent. Apart from being slightly viscous, it looked just like ordinary water.

　But Pandora glanced at this potion casually and said, "Fluid Water, a holy water with a weak healing effect."

　"Holy water?" Darke's eyes lit up.

　But Pandora immediately added, "I heard that a long time ago, the Holy Church distributed this blessed water to the public, claiming it was a gift from God."

　Dak's face darkened, and he immediately understood the meaning behind her words.

　This "Furu Shui" is probably more than just a product of diluting "healing medicine".

　But he quickly frowned and said, "But according to the Eye of Truth, this potion is not cheap."

　“That’s because of the bottle,” Winnie said casually. “This bottle is a magical artifact with special powers that can preserve the potion for a long time without it spoiling.”

　“I see.” Dark quickly took notes.

　These magical items are often used to preserve potions that spoil very quickly, and they are very useful both in daily life and over time.

　Of course, similar items are also sold in Traveler's Street, but they are a bit pricey.

　Suddenly remembering something, Dark asked, "What exactly is the spirit-like substance left behind after the 'Spirit Absorber' dies?"

　Pandora quickly said, "'Soul Residue' can be used to create the base for Magical Spirit Cards, and it's more effective than a base made from Elf Honey and Brain Essence Water. If you want to specifically refine a third-tier Magical Spirit, you can consider using it to create a Life Base."

　Dak nodded and immediately wrote it down.

　Then he took out a blood-red crystal from his bag, wanting to ask what kind of creature's blood crystal this "blood crystal" was made from.

　But as soon as he took it out, Pandora said, "The blood crystal of the Blood Demon, if further refined, can be used to replenish the Bloodstone worn by Victoria."

　Blood Demon is the second advancement stage for non-hereditary vampires.