The creation of ranked magic artifacts was not only costly in terms of materials, which alone could amount to at least ten magicoins, but it also required a skilled maker to minimize raw material wastage and avoid experimental mishaps.0

For example, the Caldesia Shield that Zorro sold to the gray-armored knight cost about twelve magicoins in materials alone. Considering the labor costs, selling it for only twenty-four magicoins meant that Zorro did not make much profit.0

Since Zorro was under the protection of Martin, he was obligated to share a portion of his profits with him.0

Sein, also an alchemist, would never sell the magic items he crafted at low prices after investing so much...0