Chapter 134: A Spell Scroll, Flame Lance

Chapter 134: Chapter 134: A Spell Scroll, Flame Lance

Brom let out a satisfied laugh.

"Now that’s what I’m talking about! After fighting skeletons for an entire hour, finding something like this makes it worthwhile."

Liora was still staring at the staff.

"It’s beautiful. I’ve never seen one with such detailed enchantments before."

After examining the enchanted staff, the group continued searching the cemetery. Although they were exhausted from the battle, discovering a valuable treasure had rekindled their enthusiasm.

They searched between the gravestones, inspected the broken coffins, and even checked several small burial chambers hidden beneath the larger tombstones. Venn occasionally used her magic to detect traces of mana, while Liora helped identify objects that might contain enchantments.

It didn’t take long before they discovered another treasure.

"Hey! I found something here!"

This time, it was Seraphina who called out. She was standing beside an old stone coffin partially concealed beneath a collapsed tombstone. Inside, wrapped in a piece of dark cloth, was a small collection of magical items.

Darian hurried over.

"Another treasure? Don’t tell me we’ve stumbled upon a treasure vault!"

"Don’t get too excited. We haven’t even checked what’s inside yet," Seraphina replied.

Brom carefully moved the broken stone away, allowing Venn to inspect the contents. Among the items were several magic stones, a few gold and silver coins, and a small leather case containing a rolled parchment.

Liora picked up the parchment and carefully unfolded it.

Her eyes widened.

"Wait... This is a spell scroll!"

"A spell scroll?" Darian repeated, leaning closer. "What kind of spell?"

Liora examined the magical writing for a moment before her expression brightened.

"It’s an offensive spell. A proper one, too. Judging from the magical structure, it should be an Intermediate Fire spell called Flame Lance."

Venn immediately stepped forward.

"Let me take a look."

Liora handed her the parchment. Venn studied the inscriptions, then nodded.

"She’s right. It’s Flame Lance. The spell condenses mana into a powerful spear of fire before launching it toward the target. Its penetrating power is considerably stronger than an ordinary Fireball."

Darian whistled.

"Now that’s something valuable. We actually found an offensive spell!"

Brom laughed heartily.

"Looks like all that fighting wasn’t for nothing. First an enchanted staff, and now a spell scroll. We might end up earning more than we expected."

"That’s certainly possible," Venn replied, carefully rolling the parchment back up. "An offensive spell scroll like this should fetch a good price. Even better, it’s something a mage can learn if they meet the requirements."

Liora looked at the scroll with obvious interest.

"Then... could I have it?"

Liora looked at the spell scroll with obvious interest, but before she could say anything, Venn spoke up.

"Actually, could I have this one? I already have a defensive spell and a healing spell, but what I’m lacking right now is an offensive skill. Flame Lance would be a great addition to my abilities. Of course, I’ll compensate everyone with money for their share."

Darian raised an eyebrow.

"Are you sure? That’s a Fire spell. It won’t come cheap."

"I know. That’s why I’m offering to pay for it. Besides, I’m the one who found the chest containing the enchanted staff earlier, and I don’t mind giving up my share of that if everyone agrees."

Brom scratched his chin.

"Well, I don’t have any use for a fire spell. I’m a Guardian, after all. I’d rather have the money."

"Same here," Darian said. "I’m not going to complain about receiving a little extra coin."

Seraphina nodded in agreement.

"I don’t mind either. As long as the compensation is fair, you can have it."

Liora smiled at Venn.

"I was interested in it too, but I don’t have enough money to buy it from everyone. If you can make better use of it, then I’m fine with that."

Venn looked at Ragnar.

"What about you, Gil? Do you have any objections?"

Ragnar shook his head.

"None. I don’t use magic, so there’s no reason for me to keep it. If Venn can make good use of it, then she should have it."

"Thank you. I appreciate that."

Venn smiled before carefully placing the spell scroll inside her bag.

After settling the matter, they continued searching the cemetery for a little longer. However, they didn’t discover anything particularly valuable after that. They found a few more magic stones, some old coins, and several pieces of equipment that could be sold for a modest amount.

Once they were satisfied that they had searched the area thoroughly, Venn gathered everyone.

"All right, I think that’s enough for today. We should head back before it gets too late."

Nobody objected.

They were all exhausted, and even though their expedition had been profitable, none of them wanted to risk encountering another swarm of Skeleton Warriors while their strength and mana were depleted.

The group began their return journey.

By the time they reached the entrance hall, the afternoon had already begun to fade.

The spacious chamber was still bustling with activity. Adventurers were gathering around the notice boards, merchants were calling out to potential customers, and several groups were returning from their expeditions with bags full of monster materials.

Darian stretched his arms and let out a long sigh.

"Finally! I can breathe properly again. I swear, I’m not going anywhere near another cemetery for at least a few days."

The group spent some time negotiating before finally agreeing to the deal.

Venn handled the transaction and divided the money into six equal portions. She also paid the others the agreed compensation for the Flame Lance scroll, officially making it hers.

Once everything had been settled, Darian looked considerably more cheerful.

"Now that’s what I call a successful expedition! We spent an entire hour fighting those skeletons, but at least we didn’t come back empty-handed."

"That’s true," Brom agreed. "The enchanted staff alone was worth the trouble."

Liora smiled.

"And now Venn has a new spell to learn. I hope you’ll let us see it once you’ve mastered Flame Lance."

"Of course. I’ll need some time to practice it, though. I don’t want to accidentally burn someone while testing it."