The wizard era begins with the alchemist wizard

Chapter 976 Technical Support from the Ghost Craftsman

The annihilation of a portion of the civilization devourers should have been a cause for celebration.

However, the unusual behavior of the civilization devourers cast a shadow over the hearts of many rulers.

“Old Tree, have you ever seen anything like this before?” Richard asked in a deep voice.

“No.” The Great World Tree shook its head slightly. “I don’t understand its actions. The origin of the Great World should not be any different from the origins of other worlds. I can’t understand why it sent that fragment away.”

“…Perhaps the world of ghosts and monsters is very special.” Richard paused for a moment, then shook his head and said.

The sheer strangeness of the Ghostly World is so great that it would likely rank among the most extraordinary in the entire Astral Plane. A vast world where beings can move freely and are even beginning to jump into endless dimensions would be a nightmare in a war of civilizations.

It doesn't even need modification; it just needs gradual advancement.

Compared to it, the World Fortress is nothing more than a larger warship.

If they dare to invade, the ghost craftsmen of the Ghost World, two or three elders, can easily deal with them.

“Miracle, there’s been a problem at the front, we have to go back.” The Energizing Crown suddenly changed its expression and said in a somewhat urgent tone.

"We're in trouble here too," Ye Feng said almost simultaneously. "That monster launched a major offensive. I have to go back."

"We have also discovered the legion of civilization devourers."

The two god-kings of the civilization of gods also received the news. However, the success of Twilight gave them some confidence, so they were not flustered.

Richard sighed and said slowly, "Then you all should return to the front lines first. I will handle the matters of the Ghost World. I believe that after this incident, the Ghost Craftsmen will give us a satisfactory answer."

……

Inside the Ghost World, in the Moon Elder Village.

A dimensional gate slowly opened.

The elder looked at Richard, who had crossed the dimensional gate, and asked somewhat urgently.

"How does the hammer work?"

"...Elder, is this what you're most concerned about right now?"

Hearing the Elder's question, Richard felt his mind freeze for a moment. The Great World of Ghosts had just been attacked and almost swallowed whole. Although the problem had been solved, the Great World had been bitten in the back.

In this situation, the first question the Grand Elder, the leader of the grotesque artisans, asked was surprisingly how the Worldwarmaw worked.

“Otherwise?” the elder retorted. “You don’t think we love this world that much, do you? We’re stopping it from being devoured simply because we share its fate; if it’s devoured by that beast, we’re all doomed.”

The world of goblins gave birth to goblin craftsmen, but also imprisoned them. If these goblin craftsmen had never discovered the world beyond, they might have been very grateful to this world.

However, they saw the endless star realm beyond the world of ghosts and monsters, and even the endless dimensions.

When they saw all this, the world of ghosts and monsters was no longer a beautiful utopia for them, but a cage that imprisoned them.

“But it’s more than just a prison cell,” Richard said softly. “Elder, you know why I’m here. What is the Ghost Craftsman’s choice?”

The elder was silent for a moment, then asked again, "How does the hammer work?"

“Very good, a masterpiece. It’s just that I haven’t been able to unleash its full power since I first got this hammer.”

"That's good. This is my best work so far, and also the best work in the entire world. If you're not in a hurry, I still have a few minor details to finish..."

"Elder, what are you running away from?"

"...You're such a boring guy."

The elder sighed, and Richard could see a hint of helplessness and sadness in the eyes he had drawn with a black pen.

“We really hate that guy, but he’s too strong. Even though you have destiny within you, believe me, that beast’s understanding of destiny is definitely no worse than yours.”

Your chances are slim.

“Hope is always a faint thing,” Richard said calmly, “but we cannot ignore its existence just because it is faint.”

The Wizarding League needs the help of the Ghost Craftsman.

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder sighed deeply. The sigh drawn by the black lines fell to the ground with a thud.

"We can cooperate; we can help you build some weapons as a reward for your risky journey. But if you want us to be fully engaged in battle... then I'm sorry, we don't offer that service."

Survival is the first priority for all races.

“We don’t have enough weapons.” Richard’s voice suddenly turned somber. “We need more than just weapons; we also need technical support.”

I can assure you that you will stay in the rear and do logistics, but you must also help us as much as possible.

"Elder, we cannot let the slim chance of success deter us. If we succeed, you will no longer have to live a life of hiding and running."

"Well... I'll have to ask them."

The Grand Elder hesitated for a moment. If it were just him, he would have already agreed. He had long disliked the monster that devoured civilizations, and now that there was an opportunity to destroy it, he would absolutely support it.

However, his willingness doesn't mean others are willing. Although he is the Grand Elder, it doesn't mean he can ignore the opinions of the other ghost elders.

Richard nodded slightly: "I understand, I'll wait for you here."

The Grand Elder turned and entered the Pantheon where the Miracle Fire was being observed. Soon after, Richard heard a series of faint noises coming from inside the Pantheon, as if someone was arguing.

But the sound was so fragmented that even Richard couldn't make out what it said.

The argument lasted for nearly a day before it finally subsided, and the Grand Elder emerged with a smile on his face.

“I convinced them, but we have one condition.”

"any request?"

"I will not sign a contract of fate."

Richard raised an eyebrow: "Elder, you should know that you have a criminal record."

The elder knew what Richard was talking about and immediately retorted, "Our covenant with the gods stipulates that we have the freedom to leave at any time."

"Really? Then why do they hold a grudge against you?"

"It might be because we left at a rather coincidental time. They were fighting a major battle at the time."

"...Elder, your explanation isn't working." Richard's expression gradually turned serious. "Is there a problem with the Fate Contract?"

“Once we signed the fate contract, our fates are intertwined,” the elder sighed. “If you fail, that monster will use this connection to find us.”

By then, we won't have anyone to rescue us.

“But I think this will further motivate you all,” Richard said softly. “People who have a way out will always be thinking about their escape route when they do things.”

“This is a necessary condition, wizard,” the elder’s voice was almost pleading. “We have finally found a way to escape, and none of us want to die.”

Richard was speechless. The Grand Elder had already made his point, so there was probably no room for negotiation on this condition.

“…I have a compromise,” Richard said after a moment of thought. “I can forgo the fate contract with the Ghost World, but I have to make a contract with you.”

He smiled and said, "Elder, we need some guarantees. I believe in your will to survive. If we sign a contract, you will definitely ensure the Ghost World's contribution, right?"

The elder looked at Richard. Although Richard was smiling, he was certain that if he refused, they would definitely regret it.

He suddenly realized that Richard seemed to be able to control that flame.

"I...agree."

After a moment's hesitation, the Grand Elder agreed to Richard's plan. He signed a contract with the Wizarding Alliance, becoming the overseer of the Ghost World. In return, the Wizarding Alliance would provide full protection for the Ghost World to ensure it wouldn't be devoured by the Civilization Devourers.

With the completion of the contract, the Grand Elder then joined forces with many ghost elders to begin moving the coordinates of the world.

Inside the Pantheon, Richard watched as numerous ghost elders gathered together, using their will to communicate with the origin of the world.

In that instant, even Richard felt a power as vast as the ocean. Faced with this power, Richard felt like a small boat adrift on the sea.

"Is this the power of the Ghost World?"

Richard was shocked; this power was even greater than the power of the Wizarding World's origin that he had experienced in the Wizarding World.

Furthermore, these primal forces of the world felt very calm to him, like... magic controlled by mental power.

Under the control of numerous ghost elders, the Ghost World quickly began to move.

This movement seems completely illogical, because the Goblin World doesn't release any energy outwards. It's like a sailboat on the sea, moving naturally with the wind and waves.

"What kind of technology is this?" Richard couldn't help but ask. "How does the Great World move?"

"Nothing has moved," the Grand Elder replied, looking up. "The Great World itself hasn't moved; it's space that's moving. The space we're in is shifting within space, and its power source comes from the Great World's own influence on space."

This technology isn't difficult; as long as you can communicate with the origin of the world, you can do it too.

"Can it be used in the astral plane?"

"No, the space of the astral plane is too fragile; its spatial strength is insufficient to propel the great world."

"What if it's a small world, or a micro world?"

"The miniature world is usable, but the small world is probably a bit dangerous."

Richard nodded slightly, but his heart trembled slightly.

If this technology is really that simple, then those guardians of the demi-human world in the wizarding world might come in handy.

The World Guardians themselves do not possess offensive capabilities; their battlefield is confined to the world. Once they leave the world, their combat power rapidly declines. If they are away for too long, the World Origin may forcibly recall them or use the power of the World Origin to induce a backlash.

But if this technology could be widely used... then these world guardians would be of great use.

(End of this chapter)