Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 623 Master Artist (4-in-1)

"Who! Who is it?"

Kairiano clutched his arm and screamed in pain, ignoring the lingering pungent poison around him, staring intently, trying to make out the enemy who had attacked him.

Roy silently stepped forward, his figure passing through the thick smoke and fog, appearing before Kerriando.

"You...you're a wizard!"

Looking up at the other person, feeling the suffocatingly powerful aura emanating from them, Kairiando trembled slightly and couldn't help but feel genuine fear.

He is now a level two powerhouse.

But because of this, they enjoyed real power, wealth, fame, and status.

He didn't want to die, he didn't want to die at all.

"My lord wizard, please don't kill me!"

A strong will to survive surged up, and Kairiando put on a fawning smile, begging for mercy with difficulty and humility.

"what?"

Upon hearing his words, many of the other seriously injured people around him widened their eyes.

"Kairando, what are you doing?"

"Damn it, you're supposed to be a hero! How could you beg for mercy from the enemy!"

They struggled, and some of the more determined ones even managed to stand up, wanting to fight back.

But in the blink of an eye, an invisible spiritual force swept through and suppressed them.

“You haven’t changed, Kerriando.” Roy said with a hint of emotion as he turned his attention back to Kerriando.

"You...you know me?"

Kairiando's expression changed.

"Of course I know you."

Roy said.

"They even know that you were willing to murder Stagel and frame Nicodo in order to obtain the Holy Sword!"

Kairiando trembled violently, his face filled with fear and disbelief.

That was his most secret past, hidden deep within his heart.

The followers, especially those who knew Staghel and Nicodo, also looked on incredulously.

"You have never been a hero from beginning to end, but a despicable person who will do anything to climb to the top."

Your capacity is like a shallow, leaky cup; even if you receive the favor of the world's will, how much destiny can you hold?

Roy commented with a touch of emotion, when suddenly this analogy came to mind.

He now roughly understands the method for becoming the so-called protagonist of the world, the chosen one.

Destiny and personal capacity complement each other.

Not just anyone has that qualification!
He was already being careful enough, guarding against a possible backlash from the world's will.

Then, just like dealing with Nicodo, wait for the opponent to break through with a burst of anger, and then use some of his innate essence.

But unexpectedly, he gave up on the spot and surrendered.

This was far worse than Nicodo's performance at his peak when he was still a first-class player.

Roy immediately realized that such a person was of no value to him, and killing him wouldn't yield any talent.

However, the mission was accomplished.

Based on his understanding of the world's will, he roughly understood that Kelendor no longer had the qualifications to become the protagonist of the world.

He sighed softly, took the "holy sword" handed to him by the Mushroom Demon, then put away his puppet army and left.

Kairian stared blankly at the scene, then was startled by the commotion around him, and his expression suddenly hardened.

These people know far too much!

……

After returning using "teleportation," Roy immediately changed his appearance and created an alibi.

Although he had kept a low profile, at such a critical moment, any suspicious sign would attract investigation.

He didn't want to reveal his identity for the time being, so he kept his identity as "Young Master Ilor of the Chamber of Commerce".

As for the "Holy Sword," it was sent to the border to be dealt with by the wizards lurking there.

Shortly afterward, news came from Fayit.

"You did a great job. This task is now complete."

Roy briefly explained the details of the mission and then asked, "Sir, may I ask what your plans are for the next steps?"

"Actually, after hearing your report, I regretted issuing this task."

It might be better for the Holy Sword to remain in his hands.

But since it's already been taken, there's no reason to return it for nothing.

I plan to send it to the Gray Wolf Kingdom and find a new hero of sufficient status and position.

"I see."

Roy immediately understood.

"Is this an attempt to provoke a conflict between the two countries?"

"A simple scheme, but it works on people's hearts, and it should succeed."

"Fait said calmly."

“There are intelligent people among the natives, but even the most intelligent cannot resist greed and cannot refuse such benefits that are offered to them.”

Even if a smart person can control themselves, can they still control others?

"It's completely beyond our control."

The power of greed is always greater than that of self-control.

Roy silently responded in his heart.

Controlling the birth of a hero is essentially equivalent to controlling the destiny of this world.

The world's will of Brevorel is no longer worthy of resistance!

……

After hanging up the communication, Roy received a message from the messenger saying that the prince had invited him.

As a friend, he quickly went to the palace and met with Zalik.

The boy, with a mixture of excitement and fear, told him, "Keriando was attacked and seriously injured; even his right hand was cut off!"

"What happened? Who did this?" Roy asked, feigning surprise.

"Initially, we suspect they are the intruders, but strangely, they also seem to be searching for the whereabouts of the Holy Sword..."

Chaos has broken out on the border!

The prince had no intention of keeping it a secret; he only knew to share it with his closest friend.

The next day, Kairiando was sent back.

Because Roy spared his life, Kerriando was not in mortal danger, but his crippled arm was indeed broken.

Unless something like the Fruit of Life or the Leaf of the World Tree is found, ordinary methods are simply ineffective in treating this condition.

The topic quickly became the talk of the town.

The nobles of the Giant Bear Kingdom were also discussing whether to use their treasured artifacts to treat the patient.

Roy inquired a little and learned the general situation.

"To say that royalty or nobles don't possess treasures of this caliber is utterly impossible..."

But those things are often used to save lives. For example, the leaf of the World Tree can save a life in almost any situation, except for the irreversible death of old age or being shattered to pieces...

But this kind of thing is so precious that once you use one, there's one less left!

If he still possesses the holy sword and can retain his status as a hero, he would most likely be willing.

But now, it's already like this...

Are you really still willing to save him?

But whether or not he saves her, he can't be bothered to care.

In the blink of an eye, he began to ponder his new witchcraft.

"【Elemental Separation】This thing is much more useful than I expected!"
But neither salt nor water is as convenient and readily available as something else...

That stuff is air!

******
According to Roy, in most parts of this magical universe, the air also contains mostly nitrogen.

Nitrogen gas can be used as a casting material for spells like "Freezing Ray" or "Ice Seal"!
Whether it's a mage, a wizard, or any other spellcaster, the spells they learn all contain some prototypes of this kind.

However, many ice-related spells directly utilize "ice elements" to cool the body.

Roy felt that his current thinking was actually somewhat similar to the arcane system.

This is not a very efficient approach, but it has an unparalleled advantage: it does not consume magic power, nor does it take up time for chanting spells or other spell preparations.

This is entirely the application of one's innate talent, evolving into spell-like abilities or even psychic powers!
He decided to try exploring this route.

If successful, it can be considered a new form of alchemical sorcery.

……

Inside the mage's mansion, in the training ground.

Following the spell models he had previously mastered, Roy quickly drew in pure nitrogen and compressed it into a liquid form using his powerful mental strength.

A moment later, a beam of white light, about the thickness of a fist, shot out.

With a bang, frost spread across the target, freezing the remaining moisture completely into ice.

"Success!"

A hint of joy appeared on Roy's face.

As expected, once you understand one principle, you understand all principles, and you quickly and easily mastered similar abilities.

This is almost equivalent to casting spells without incantation and instant casting without cost.

Moreover, it wasn't a level zero "freezing ray," but a level one "frost ray"!
"With my current mental strength, it's very easy for me to spread my mental energy over a hundred meters in an instant; the only difficulty is compressing it."

But even by compressing just a small portion, you can have about 1 ton of liquid nitrogen!
One ton of liquid nitrogen, when completely vaporized, has a volume of approximately 694000 cubic meters, equivalent to a spherical region with a radius of about 50 meters, and its temperature drops rapidly and instantly...

This power is comparable to the "Frozen Orb," a high-level ice spell among second-tier spells.

At this point, Roy quickly went back to consulting various spellbooks.

Level 1 sorcery: "Ice Dagger", "Frozen Spear", "Hailstorm", "Touch of Cold", "Frost Mist", "Frost Breath"...

Level 2 spells: "Cold Ball," "Ice Storm," "Ice Wall," "Ice Cone," "Frost Orb"...

All of these elements in the spell model share a common component: using the "ice element" to create extremely cold phenomena.

What Roy had to do was to change this difficult operation to using liquid nitrogen for filling.

This is equivalent to converting the domain of other spells into alchemical operations.

Even the original "potion casting" ice potion has been changed to a "activation spell" to reduce its activity, making it a fake "special liquid".

As long as it is controlled in this form and can be ensured to evaporate instantly when splashed, it can also achieve the effect of instantaneous burst of frost damage.

However, requiring so many special operations and saving conditions comes at a high cost.

Roy had no way to completely solve these problems for the time being, so he simply purchased solutions from the wizards of the expeditionary force.

He demanded relevant knowledge of witchcraft and the conditions for preparing the corresponding "catalyst," "seed," or "spell model."

If one could obtain such a thing, one could become a master of ice magic almost instantly.

The expeditionary force did not disappoint him.

Soon, Roy learned the solution he wanted.

"The 'Sealing Technique' of the Sigiron Tower originates from curse seals and the secret arts of the rune system..."

One such technique is called "Liquidus Sealing Technique," which can be added to alchemical spells to keep objects in a liquefied state.

Once the lockdown is lifted, things instantly return to normal.

"That's quite good, but is it difficult to learn?"

"The basic model is level one witchcraft. After enhancement, there are also level two and level three forms, but they are all built on this foundation."

Incidentally, a significant portion of its spell models are derived from the "shrinking spell," which alters the volume of objects...

If "shrinking objects" can be called volume manipulation, then this spell is about fixing form...

In addition, "revitalization" is also related to it.

After all, changing the activity of an object is similar to changing heat, which can also indirectly affect the object's shape.

After the communication ended, Roy thought about it for a while and felt that he was still able to learn and master this kind of thing.

Because some of its basic models are related to "shrinking" and "animation".

With some time and effort, you can definitely master it.

Even without talent, spending an extra 10 or 8 years is still acceptable.

A few days later, Roy exchanged for the spell's information, added it to the mansion's library, and had Celine help him read and understand it, and create a study plan.

He decided that in the days to come, he would carefully study this "Liquidus Sealing Technique" and master it before making any further decisions.

……

Mid-April, the Kingdom of the Azure Wolf.

A lake near the capital.

Prince Licari went hunting with his servants, but when he washed his hands by the lake, his sword, which was lying beside him, accidentally fell into the water.

"Damn it, that's the famous sword my father bestowed upon me! Go down and retrieve it right now!"

Prince Licari angrily kicked one of his attendants.

Just as the attendant was about to go into the water, he saw the lake water churning, and a creature with a graceful figure and beautiful face, neither human nor human, with fish fins, rose up.

"You reckless traveler, is this the silver sword you lost?"

Prince Licari was startled and instinctively shook his head.

"No? Then what about this golden sword?"

The beautiful humanoid creature once again drew a gleaming golden sword.

The prince finally came to his senses, snatched the crossbow from the guard beside him, and pulled the trigger.

Ah!
The humanoid creature fell, struck by an arrow, and let out a scream.

"Quickly, scoop it out for me too!"
Mermaid or lake fairy?

No matter what, it's a rare find!

The prince said excitedly.

The guards finally managed to scoop the creature out of the water, and the prince circled it several times, saying happily.

"I want to take it back and make it into a specimen for exhibition!"

“Your Highness, this silver sword is quite ordinary, but the gold sword seems to be different.”

After examining the items left behind, the guards presented them to the guards.

"Oh, is it so?"

The prince took the golden sword and examined it; immediately, it shone with golden light, illuminating the surroundings.

A strange feeling, as if connected to his own flesh and blood, washed over him. In the blink of an eye, his aura surged, instantly reaching the peak of the first level. "Huh?"

******
"The official announcement from the Kingdom of the Azure Wolf states that Prince Licari obtained a rare treasure while hunting near Lake Licari, which is suspected to be the true Holy Sword!"
"Now, in accordance with tradition, we are gathering our subjects as witnesses to award certificates of bravery..."

A few days later, Roy, who was studying sealing techniques, received news from afar.

With a hint of surprise, he put down the documents in his hand and turned to look at the girl's skull floating in the air.

"Is this information confirmed?"

"Lord Fayte has also sent word that the holy sword was indeed forged by you..."

The girl's skull responded and then relayed information about Prince Licari.

This is the young prince, one of the many heirs of the Azure Wolf Kingdom. He is known for his bravery and considerable strength.

In terms of status, it is quite suitable.

Moreover, he is reckless and often acts impulsively when faced with problems, causing serious trouble, and then he has to rely on his prince status and the royal family behind him for support.

His evil deeds included, but were not limited to, killing envoys from the Grey Eagle Kingdom, seizing women, plundering caravans, letting his pets roam freely in the streets, and wanton arson and murder.

Many people viewed him as a spoiled brat and a vicious wolf, and even royalty had their share of headaches because of him.

But ironically, this very person also possessed considerable talent in cultivation, being a genius in both magic and martial arts.

At only 18 years old, he already possesses the strength of a mid-to-upper-level player, making him no weaker than Nicodo at the same age.

"understood."

After pondering the information contained in these intelligence reports for a moment, Roy nodded slightly.

At this moment, the girl's skull told Roy another piece of news.

“Kailian has found a renowned doctor to treat him, and his injuries are gradually healing.”

"is it?"

Roy said calmly.

Since learning that the other party had escaped death "alone" and returned alive, he had not paid much attention to this person anymore.

Unexpectedly, he eventually found a chance for treatment.

After leaving the mage's mansion, Roy received an invitation from the third prince, Zalik.

"Ilor, you would never guess what has happened in the Azure Wolf Kingdom!"
Their prince, Ricari, has actually become a hero!

Upon meeting again, Zalik couldn't wait to share with him the news he knew about the Azure Wolf Kingdom.

When Licari's name was mentioned, he showed a hint of disdain, but his envy was also undeniable.

"He's really lucky..."

"We just lost the Holy Sword here, how come there's another one over there?"

Could these things be related?

Roy asked, however.

"I don't know about that, but my father has already sent people to investigate..."

Zalik's expression changed slightly.

The two then chatted for a while and talked about Kairiando.

Zalik was unaware of the details, only marveling at the other party's luck.

However, after Roy returned and inquired again, he unexpectedly learned the truth from the intelligence chief.

"We received orders from His Excellency Fayte to contact him under the guise of a renowned doctor and treat him..."

The arm he's using now is the beastman's arm that Lord Fait once collected!

"The arm of the beastman..."

Roy said thoughtfully.

Beastmen are a type of humanoid creature that includes bear-men, werewolves, pig-men, tiger-men, and rat-men.

However, unlike the orcs of the Osis plane, they are merely mutated humanoid creatures with these animal forms, not true orcs.

Beastification can spread like a disease, causing ordinary humans to also be infected with similar bloodline abilities.

However, this condition is sometimes accompanied by terrible negative effects, such as loss of rationality and emotions.

Roy went back and reviewed the documents, vaguely guessing what would happen next.

Fait wanted to give Kailiando a specific beastman bloodline so that he could advance to level three.

However, in doing so, the level three powerhouses would be controlled by him, which would firmly imprison the power of the Giant Bear Kingdom to resist.

It can even be used to exchange for items with the guardian of the Great Bear Kingdom, the paladin Verogler, when necessary.

If we win, then Kerriando will rule the country.

Even if we lose, we can at least severely damage Veroger.

In any case, it's a sure-fire way to make money.

……

Some people may still be alive, but they are already dead in the futures market.

After learning a little about it, Roy understood the matter and continued to work on his witchcraft.

The "Liquidus Sealing Technique" is far more complex than expected.

Thanks to his past experience in learning and mastering "shrinking techniques" and "animation techniques," he had a certain foundation, so he didn't have to start from scratch.

This is the advantage of being a second-level wizard, and also the foundation for understanding all other forms of witchcraft.

During this period, the name "Young Master Ilor" became increasingly well-known, but he was more famous for his painting talent.

According to the nobility of the capital, Ilor's paintings possess a magnificent and luxurious style that showcases aristocratic grandeur.

He was adept at using golden pigments, displaying an awe-inspiring air of wealth, interspersed with a sense of the sacred.

Those who see his paintings will see a grandeur far surpassing any of his other works.

……

Another day, inside the monk's mansion.

Roy painted Windsorbell.

At this moment, Windsorbell changed into a magnificent golden cloak.

The "Aesthetic Apostle Set," which is luxurious and extravagant yet combines holiness and sexiness, is suitable for female pastors, highlighting their figure and temperament.

His writing is divinely inspired, characterized by its intricate and ornate style, bold use of ink and brush, and the infusion of his soul into his work.

The moment the last stroke was completed, radiance shone forth, and the shadow in the painting seemed to come alive, floating in the air.

"This is……"

Windsorbell herself was stunned by what she saw.

"This is your image, and also something akin to a seed of the soul!"

Roy watched quietly for a while, then told her.

"I've recently been trying to master the level three 'Projection Technique,' but because my biological level is far from sufficient, I'm not yet able to manifest it."

However, by using soul paintings, a similar effect was unexpectedly achieved.

If enough viewers are found to appreciate and recognize such works, a projection sufficient to manifest will be offered.

When I become a demigod in the future, and master the power to materialize spirit, I might even be able to materialize it and become a true Rose Angel!

Windsorbell nodded, seemingly understanding.

"Is this something like a 'deity statue'?"

"Correct."

After Roy responded, he continued painting Artia, but replaced the priest's cloak and priest's robe with knight's armor.

The "Aesthetic Apostle Set," which is equally luxurious and gorgeous, yet also possesses a sacred and sensual quality, is eye-catching and suits the aesthetic tastes of the general public.

This is the image from which the spiritual power of faith is most easily collected after testing.

******
This is the "goddess" inherited from the original "Rose Angel"...

But unlike in the past, they have moved from physical entities to conceptual ones, and the alchemical souls of the past have begun to involve the realm of faith power.

Next, inspired, Roy continued to create "living portraits" of Freya, Prandtse, Nisa, and Beryl in a similar style, but with different outfits and appearances.

Each person's attire... Freya wears a gentle and elegant mage robe, Pranzhe wears a bold and sexy drow outfit, Nisha wears a gorgeous and noble princess outfit, and Beryl wears a primitive and wild hunter outfit.

However, they all share the common characteristic of making extensive use of bright yellow and golden yellow colors, and making extensive use of the imagery of gold and holy light.

If we were to choose a symbol for summoning and contracting this "Rose Angel" image, then gold and radiant gold would undoubtedly be the best choices.

From that moment on, the soul of the "Rose Angel" began to shift toward that of the "Golden Angel".

Roy also began to create fictional characters and draw a series of similar works.

However, he doesn't have such grand ambitions to build an "Angel Legion" right now, nor does he intend to fully utilize such a thing to fill his "Sartranz Chess".

It was just a pastime while I was studying the "Liquidus Sealing Technique".

……

Before we knew it, another six months had passed.

Suddenly, Grumman told his wife, daughters, and Roy some good news: "I've finally secured the military's cotton deal. Now, I can really put my skills to good use!"

He had a hint of excitement on his face; clearly, obtaining this franchise would be of great help to his business.

"Congratulations."

The lady and young lady quickly replied.

"It's all thanks to Ilor. If you hadn't been on good terms with His Highness the Prince and made a name for yourself with your paintings, I wouldn't have been able to break through so easily!"
I've decided to invest 8000 gold bars to sponsor your business..."

"That's really nice."

"My brother can hold a respectable art exhibition now!"

The lady and young lady clapped their hands gently.

"Oh?"

Roy was slightly surprised.

"But it seems the wizards in the south are starting another border conflict. They're even at war. Is it really a good idea to hold a large-scale art exhibition like this?"

Gnaum said, "That's their war, not ours. It's none of our business."

"That's right, as long as we can invite those nobles who love art, and people in the art world who are passionate about their works, that will be enough."

"Art is highbrow, and those soldiers and generals don't understand it."

The lady and young lady didn't think so either.

"Oh."

Roy nodded.

An art exhibition cannot be organized overnight.

To achieve a truly sensational effect, continuous publicity and promotion are essential.

As a result, over the next year or so, the name of Ilor grew increasingly well-known.

He constantly honed his skills, pushing his painting techniques to new heights, and even went abroad, becoming popular all over the world.

The constant stream of attention he received gave him a strange feeling, as if he were being blessed by a faith.

Unfortunately, he is not a true god yet, and has not even reached the level of a third-level wizard, so he has no way to collect and utilize those powers.

He had no choice but to focus his attention on the "immortality of the soul" itself, which was being studied by the wizard Whittle.

Throughout the history of witchcraft, many people have explored and researched the art of immortality.

Most of them point to vitality, as well as the continuation of thought and memory.

Among them, "Nicmansha's Immortality Technique" and the "Soul Painting" he is currently involved in are concrete manifestations.

The commotion he caused here even alarmed three high-ranking wizards.

However, they were quite worldly-wise, and after understanding the situation a little, they simply smiled and did not interfere.

It's not uncommon for second-level wizards to have some knowledge of this.

When the wizard Whittle was researching this skill on his own, he was not even as good as Roy is now.

Their research had both successes and failures.

The best outcome would be to obtain some byproducts that can be converted into combat power.

However, it would probably take a long time for such a thing to grow from seed to harvest.

Even if he survives all these years, he can't stay here to guard it forever.

"If possible, I hope that after the wizards rule the world in the future, they will preserve my paintings and not destroy them."

Roy made a request in private.

"This is absolutely no problem. Even for wizards, this kind of thing is a rare experimental subject."

If you're still around then, according to the Seven Towers Alliance's usual practice, you'll naturally have the right to dispose of them.

Fayte knew.

None of them mentioned the specific ownership or disposal method, because if Roy became a high-ranking wizard, everyone would naturally give him face and keep it safe.

If he were to perish, he would naturally become the common property of all wizards.

Just as the wizard Whittle left behind, it belongs to those destined for the future.

……

It's almost the end of the year.

At this point, nearly nine years had passed since Roy came into this world.

The Royal Summer Palace is a high-class venue hailed as the art palace of the Great Bear Kingdom.

A grand art exhibition was held as scheduled.

At this time, several more large-scale battles broke out on the front lines.

But for the powerful and wealthy in the capital, it was a completely insignificant matter.

On the contrary, the art event happening right before our eyes is attracting nationwide attention.

All parties worked together to create momentum, pushing it to the peak of public opinion.

After that, art flourished in the Kingdom of the Great Bear, and countless stories emerged of young talents learning to paint and changing their destinies.

The story of "Master Yiluo" has become an inspirational legend.

Just then, the much-anticipated and highly anticipated "Master Ilor" was admiring his masterpiece in the Summer Palace when he suddenly felt a strange sense of emotion.

"This feeling……"

A mysterious power was transmitted through the soul painting, causing Roy's brow to throb slightly.

That familiar feeling of concentrated innate essence caused the semi-transparent illusory panel to appear naturally.

[Alchemy talent gain in progress (100%)]

[Master Artist (Silver Level)]

[A master of various alchemical arts and aesthetic rituals, with some artistic talents elevated to the master level; currently possessing the master-level skill: "Painting"]

"Ok?"

Roy was slightly moved.

Upon closer inspection, he was suddenly shocked to discover that his previously mastered Iron-level [Artist] talent had vanished into thin air!
However, in the natal chart, the position that originally belonged to this "artist" has been replaced by a more dazzling and brighter star representing the "master of art."

To be precise, it was the seed that led to the current status of the "Master of Art," endowed with even stronger and greater effects!
(End of this chapter)