I Created Scientific Magic

Chapter 65: Chapter 62: Currency Exchange and Lesson 1 (Two in One)

“This is the currency exchange place!”

On the west side of Yiyeta Harbor, Philip led Lynn into a dazzling, luxuriously decorated shop. The floor was made of pure white marble, smooth like a mirror. Two majestic griffin heads hung on the walls, their sharp eagle eyes intently watching every customer who came in and out.

In the center of the hall shone a large luminescent fungus lamp. This peculiar self-luminous Magic Plant usually existed only in the darkest caves, mingling with rodents, Corpse Ghosts, and other dirty, dangerous creatures. The price generally ranged from twelve to thirty Magic Gold Coins.

“Besides exchanging currencies, you can also store your excess coins here. Just show the certificate, and you’ll be able to exchange for the corresponding Magic Gold Coins in any city in Wizard Land, but you’ll have to pay an additional storage fee,” Philip continued to explain.

Isn’t this the prototype of a bank? It already has the storage functionality of a bank, but here not only is there no interest, but there is also an extra charge… In this respect, it is more like a moneychanger.

As Lynn thought this, he quickly discovered that today the currency exchange was unusually busy. Hundreds of people were scattered loosely around the hall, apparently arguing about something.

And he actually recognized these people—they were Laud and his crew.

“Take your trash away, we don’t accept Black Ore, and we don’t want copper coins either!”

A middle-aged man wearing a grey robe and a copper badge on his chest impatiently scolded Laud and the others. Seeing Philip walk in, his face immediately switched to a welcoming smile, and he pushed aside a few obstructing sailors, greeting him cheerfully.

“Ah… Professor Philip, it’s rare to see you here. What brings you today?”

“It’s been a while, Albert, it seems you found a pretty good job after graduation,” Philip said, smiling as he introduced them. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Albert, a graduate of the ninth batch from Yiyeta Harbor, a formal Wizard specializing in elements and Shaping Science.

“As for this gentleman, he is Yiyeta Academy’s new Math Magic professor—Mr. Lynn!” Philip said, pointing to Lynn.

“Good morning, Professor Lynn. Last night in the tavern, I heard from those sailors that you led them in defeating the ‘Eye of Death’ vortex in the Mist Sea. It must have been a profoundly advanced magic,” Albert boasted, showing no disdain for Lynn’s young appearance.

The professors at Yiyeta Academy are typically three-ring Wizards with deep expertise in a field. The younger they are, the higher their magical talent, making it more likely for them to become a respected Grand Wizard in the future.

“Good morning, Mr. Albert. I am here to also exchange some coins,” Lynn said politely, then took out twelve Sekas Gold Coins, twenty-seven silver, and eleven copper. This was all his wealth, plundered from two bishops killed in the harbor town.

“Copper coins can’t be exchanged, is that right?” Lynn recalled the previous words and started to take away the handful of copper coins.

“Cough… No, that’s not the case. It’s just that converting the value of copper coins can be a bit troublesome,” Albert said, somewhat embarrassed. He shook his head and quickly used the “Mage’s Hand” to collect the coins before Lynn could act, handing them over to an assistant for the exchange of the corresponding Magic Gold Coins.

Albert then complained a few words about the copper coins from the Sekas Empire; many were different sizes and even copper contents were inconsistent, clearly private castings by some imperial nobles, making them quite troublesome to convert.

After about ten seconds, the apprentice assistant returned, holding an exquisite purse in his hand.

“Please take care of this, Professor Lynn,” Albert said with a smile, placing the money purse into Lynn’s hand.

Lynn opened it and looked inside, somewhat surprised, for the amount was exactly twelve gold, twenty-seven silver, and eleven copper.

“Weren’t you saying the conversion ratio was two to one?” Lynn asked, holding the purse in his hand, puzzled.

“That’s just the fee for recasting. Since you are a professor at the academy, it seems inappropriate to charge you this fee,” Albert said with a slight ingratiating tone.

Lynn didn’t respond but began examining a Magic Gold Coin. Compared to the coins of the Sekas Empire, it was much more finely made; the front was engraved with a “gold” symbol, and the back featured the unique emblem of the Wizard Council. Moreover, Lynn faintly felt a slight surge of magical power.

This wasn’t just simply recasting, Lynn thought, looking at Albert. Unless there was a suitable reason, he was not prepared to accept such a favor without questioning.

“My son Ailoke is currently studying magic at Yiyeta Academy. If possible, could you please look out for him?” Albert said, a bit sheepishly.

“I see,” Lynn nodded, then finally accepted the purse.

Since the other party worked at the currency exchange, it was possible that there would be future interactions; sometimes accepting a favor was also a way to build relationships.

“If Ailoke chooses this course, then I will keep an eye out. However, just to say, my Math Magic class is quite challenging,” Lynn kindly warned.