Chapter 279: Maintenance

Barren had initially thought that Helag should focus on wizard arrays, given his talent in that area.

However, after watching Helag’s potion-making process, he quickly changed his mind.

Helag was clearly meant to specialize in potion-making!

Moreover, Helag had already been a Potion Master in the Barren Lands, so it made sense for him to continue advancing in potion-making now that he was in the Land of Dawn.

Barren didn’t want such a promising talent to waste his time and energy on wizard arrays.

Seeing Barren’s sudden change in attitude, Helag couldn’t help but laugh. “Thank you for the advice, Mr. Barren. I’ll continue to work hard in potion-making.”

“If you ever have any questions about potion-making, feel free to ask me through the magic stone, or come find me if I’m available,” Barren offered after a moment of thought.

“Thank you, Mr. Barren,” Helag said gratefully.

Barren added, “Whoever taught you potion-making must have been an excellent Potion Master and a great teacher.”

He was, of course, referring to Larry. Larry had always emphasized the importance of following strict experimental standards and guidelines, making it the first lesson in his teachings.

After watching Helag’s potion-making process, Barren could tell that these habits had been ingrained from the very beginning, indicating that Helag’s teacher was no ordinary person.

Helag nodded. “Yes, he was a great teacher.”

Helag had always been grateful to Larry. Without him, his journey wouldn’t have been as smooth.

Even though Helag had now advanced to the level of a liquefied wizard, the same as Larry, and might even surpass him in potion-making, he still felt a deep sense of gratitude and intended to repay Larry someday.

This gratitude extended to the Terchy family as well. Helag was determined to help them whenever he could.

After completing the formalities at the Potion Master Association, Helag left.

Potion Masters were more common, so he didn’t attract much attention, unlike the rare Wizard Array Masters.

When Helag returned home, he found Reese reading a book on potion-making.

“Did you pass the assessment?” Reese asked, looking up.

Helag nodded. “Yes, I passed.”

“I’m planning to focus more on potion-making too. That way, I can help share some of the burden with you, and it aligns with our family’s business,” Reese said seriously.

The Terchy family had always been involved in the potion business, and Reese had grown up surrounded by it.

She planned to learn more about potion-making. Even if she couldn’t become an outstanding Potion Master, she wanted to have a solid understanding of it.

Helag nodded in agreement. It was a good thing that Reese wanted to learn more. It would give her something productive to do.

He then took out his magic stone and began searching for tasks, particularly those related to wizard arrays.

Helag still lacked experience in wizard arrays, and taking on tasks would allow him to gain more practical knowledge while earning some extra money.

One task caught his eye: “Estate Array Inspection and Maintenance. Requires at least a first-level Wizard Array Master. Payment: 300 to 500 magic stones, depending on the situation.”

Helag was immediately interested.

Many estates in Silvermoon City were protected by various wizard arrays.

Some arrays had fire prevention functions to protect the estate from burning down.

Others had identity recognition functions, preventing anyone not recorded in the system from entering.

Some arrays were even connected to magic stones, sending alerts to the owner if an intruder entered the estate.

The larger the estate, the more arrays it typically had, and the more expensive the setup.

However, the owners of such estates were usually wealthy and didn’t mind spending the money.

With so many arrays in place, regular maintenance was essential.

All arrays, regardless of type, would experience wear and tear over time.

After years of use, issues were bound to arise.

If an array was left unattended for too long, it would eventually fail and lose its effectiveness.

In some cases, malfunctioning arrays could even pose safety risks, endangering both people and property.

That’s why anyone with money would have their arrays inspected and maintained every five or six years.

The wealthiest individuals would have their arrays checked annually to ensure they were functioning properly.

Helag lacked experience with arrays, and this type of estate maintenance task was perfect for him.

It would expose him to many different types of arrays, helping him gain valuable experience.

As for whether he could complete the task, Helag was confident.

Maintenance tasks usually involved fixing worn-out runes within the existing array structure, which wasn’t too difficult.

After thinking it over, Helag sent a message to the task’s poster, a woman named Lorna.

“Hello, I’m interested in taking on the estate array inspection and maintenance task you posted,” Helag wrote.

A short while later, Lorna replied, “A first-level Wizard Array Master? That works. Are you available tomorrow?”

“Yes, I’m available,” Helag responded.

“Great. Come to 75 Hawthorn Street tomorrow. Once you arrive, contact me through the magic stone,” Lorna said, sending a friend request and marking the task as accepted.

After accepting the task, Helag looked up the location of 75 Hawthorn Street.

He checked the map and browsed the tavern forum for more information, quickly learning what he needed to know.

Hawthorn Street was located in the southern part of Silvermoon City, near the city center. It was a wealthy area, home to the rich and powerful.

Even the smallest estates in that area started at 100,000 magic stones, making it far more expensive than King’s Street, where Helag lived.

The owner of 75 Hawthorn Street was also somewhat famous, with many discussions about her on the tavern forum.

The estate belonged to a widow named Wendy, who was the owner of the renowned jewelry business, White Mountain Black Water, and extremely wealthy.

White Mountain Black Water was a high-end jewelry store chain spread across the Land of Dawn, known for its luxurious products.

Wendy herself came from a wizard family, and her marriage to the previous owner of White Mountain Black Water was considered a step down for her.

Unfortunately, just two years after their marriage, her husband died quietly in his sleep.

At the time, the incident caused quite a stir, but it was no longer a topic of conversation.

Since becoming a widow, Wendy had taken over the business and started making public appearances to manage it.

Her appearances quickly attracted attention and admiration, with many suitors vying for her favor.