Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 633 The Holy Grail (4-in-1)

"Wizard apprenticeship, training system?"

This is a great thing that benefits the local area.

As native elites, and those with relatively high awareness, Mogos and others naturally gave their full support.

"To be frank, the natives of this world, whether they are noble lords, kings, ministers, or commoners, merchants, or artisans..."

None of it matters to me.

In the communication, Roy spoke frankly to Mogos and the others.

Mogos and the others could only manage a wry smile.

They knew that Roy was telling the truth.

"However, this excludes those who possess knowledge of magic and worldly truths."

Then, Roy changed the subject.

"That's why I chose you and wanted to get in touch with you."

Only you are the ones who drive world development and lead social progress.

Mogos and the others looked slightly surprised.

It seems none of them expected that they were quite important in Lord Roy's eyes.

"Of course, if it is only limited to the field of magic, it may not be able to encompass all the talents in the world."

I actually have another plan.

Roy spoke again.

"what's the plan?"

Mogos couldn't help but ask.

Roy said, "Let's build the Secret Order into a higher and greater organization, recruit more talented and ambitious people, and exchange ideas and progress together!"
However, relying on esotericism, which only selects but does not cultivate, is like a tree without roots.

We also need to establish a broad and effective talent development mechanism in this world.

Mogos paused for a moment, then gently reminded him, "We've discussed this issue before, but we haven't been able to come up with a good solution."

After all, education is very expensive!

"But education is the foundation of all industries, and the resulting development momentum can give back to society, can't it?"
I'm also preparing for this now.

Roy did not look down on Mogos and the others, nor did he think they were short-sighted.

Because their reasons were both valid and realistic.

To think that we can leapfrog the current level of productivity and launch a large-scale, universal education program, or even compulsory education, is nothing short of wishful thinking.

But before he came here, he had conceived the idea of ​​a social experiment.

He wanted to try and see if he could cultivate talent and acquire wisdom through this popular education method.

This is essentially a kind of "refinement," to obtain the spirituality of human society.

Therefore, I can only insist on pushing this matter forward by my own will.

……

Soon after, Roy selected several monster settlements near the Mtraken region, preparing to launch an attack on them.

He really had no bottom line when it came to non-human monsters.

Submission leads to enslavement, resistance to slaughter.

Especially those annoying kobolds and gnolls, who consume a great deal of magical materials and ley line resources.

If the pests are not eradicated in time, they may also damage facilities such as wizard nurseries.

Sometimes, even if there's no particular benefit, it's necessary to eradicate them periodically.

Those who carried out the conquest mission were naturally members of the Hermitage.

If they had enough knowledge, they would have discovered that the mission locations Roy had chosen were all suitable for establishing "dimensional beacons" and resource production sites.

Furthermore, discerning patterns from a map follows a spiral that adheres to the golden ratio.

Ordinary resource points don't require such a standardized and precise structure; that's the structure of a large-scale witch formation.

Roy had read extensively in classical texts and had even conceived of a "Land Transformation Array" that would encompass a vast expanse of land and mobilize the power of heaven and earth to the maximum extent.

He also plans to combine it with the "Dimensional Beacon" and "Interdimensional Teleportation Array" that he was involved in.

Even the "Net of All Spirits" in the sky is included in the system.

This allows one to draw upon the spirituality of the entire world to the fullest extent and use it for one's own benefit.

In the scientific world, there is something similar called a Dyson sphere.

It's a creation that collects stellar energy; simply put, it's about building a large shell to block out the sun, so that not a single bit is wasted.

This can be understood as another layer of "refinement" beyond popular education, obtaining the spirituality of the earth's veins and the sky.

……

After some time.

Mogos and the others reported the results to Roy via the communication crystal.

"The monster camp has been cleared."

"very good!"

Roy readily paid the agreed-upon payment.

That was what they needed: knowledge from another world, and all sorts of strange materials they had never seen before.

"You are so generous..."

"Such valuable knowledge...it's wonderful!"

"There's hope for a promotion!"

The members of the Secret Order were almost moved to tears of joy.

Roy smiled.

What he gave me was just some basic knowledge at the apprentice level.

The materials are all ordinary enchanted items with white aura.

This is what's called a world class difference.

After dismissing everyone, he secretly went to various places to personally lay out the beacons.

This process wasn't difficult for him, but it was still very painful to spend the money.

The little bit of savings I've painstakingly accumulated is being rapidly depleted.

When this work is completed.

Mtraken.

Under the 40-meter-tall World Tree sapling.

Roy looked up as a beam of light shot into the sky, creating ripples across the heavens like a grand fireworks display, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

"In this way, the functions of cross-dimensional transmission and communication are initially available."

Although it was started, it was still time-consuming and laborious…

Interdimensional adventures are initially perilous journeys with no return, much like the Age of Exploration in a backward world, where only luck matters.

However, with the development of air routes and various technological innovations, it gradually matured.

This interdimensional teleportation array is truly a great invention.

Just then, Roy suddenly felt a faint stinging pain between his eyebrows.

It seems that due to the condensation of the earth's veins, the condensation of certain source substances has reached a critical point.

Following this strange feeling, he turned his head to look to the side.

It was indeed coming from the statue.

"Is it time to harvest again?"

He's practically turned this place into farmland.

Mtraken was originally a place where the earth's veins converged, and people would come to make offerings from time to time.

Every so often, a certain amount of source matter can be obtained.

[Alchemy talent gain in progress (91%)]

Sure enough, it was another step forward.

But as Roy was about to leave, he suddenly noticed that above the statue, a crystalline substance resembling small diamonds had appeared—something he had never seen before.

It appears translucent and ethereal, radiating a faint golden light, revealing unparalleled divine power.

"Wish Crystallization (Level 4)..."

The spiritual power originating from the depths of the soul of intelligent beings...

The essence of the soul is the only fundamental substance in the world. It possesses the power to create all things, and the will of intelligent beings endows it with ever-changing characteristics...

"By using divine power, it can transform any substance below level four..."

******
"The fruit of a wish..."

"There's actually something like this?"

Roy was surprised and leaned closer to take a closer look.

Under the light of the Eye of Hermes, this thing cast a golden glow.

It is indeed a level four divine item, possessing the ability to harmonize with divine power and create matter!

"From an alchemical perspective, this is actually one of the 'philosopher's stones,' which can be described as a 'seed' containing the information and energy of all things."

The wise understand the origin of all things and possess knowledge that is almost divine.

This spiritual wisdom, under the influence of divine power, will enable the miracle of creation!

However, as he continued reading, he discovered that things were not so simple.

"Controlling divine power is something that can only be achieved after reaching a certain stage, requiring an extremely high quality of one's soul."

Even with divine power, to achieve true creation, one must grasp the fundamental information of the corresponding matter.

That is to say...

To achieve this effect, one must possess sage-level knowledge and abilities!

This is a bit embarrassing.

I'm only a mid-level second-tier wizard right now, I'm still a long way off.

"and many more!"

In his disappointment, Roy suddenly remembered something.

The books I have read before about gods, divine power, and divinity.

Furthermore, the high-ranking wizards I encountered all mentioned the process of "spiritual materialization."

"In the advanced stages of a wizard's apprenticeship, there is an important sign of spiritual transformation, which is the manifestation of spiritual power."

Advanced apprentices can condense ethereal runes of will and project them into the outside world, turning them into three-dimensional rune symbols.

At the advanced wizard stage, especially after mastering the fourth level of magic source, there is also an important transformation, which is 'spiritual materialization'!
This is not as simple as telekinesis, which acts directly on objects.

That can be done during the materialization stage.

Its true function is to 'solidify' it, to solidify the spirit into a 'material', 'physical' force!

From then on, the spirit acquired quality, which is the origin of the saying that "the mortal soul weighs 21 grams!"

Roy was thinking that mortals could not control this change on their own, but wizards at the peak of the advanced stage who had mastered the fourth level of magic power could.

After that, one can freely control the soul and exist as a pure spiritual entity, separate from the physical body.

If we have to explain it this way, then these wish crystals and the like can also be called "the flesh and blood of the gods"!

It can even be further refined to become a divine essence or divine body.

"This process is somewhat like the formation of a pearl."

Many divine beings acquire their divine status by accumulating this 'flesh and blood' over many years through the faith and worship of the masses.

In an extreme scenario, I completely ignore this thing, and there are no other advanced creatures to harvest it.

Perhaps, we could actually create a 'God of Wishes' in this world!

Roy quickly connected the theories of "spiritual concentration" and "crystallization".

But after looking at the strange object radiating golden divine light again, he did not rush to harvest it. Instead, he put it back into the statue and continued to receive offerings.

He had realized that it would be a waste to simply treat such a thing as a consumable for creating matter.

That's called killing the goose that lays the golden eggs!
Its true purpose should be to continue to inspire faith and to continually "lay eggs."

In this process, through the harmonization and refinement of one's own spiritual will, it gradually transforms into one, and that is divinity.

……

In the days that followed, the members of the Secret Order worked diligently to help Roy complete many tasks, and several resource points were established one after another.

A mechanism for selecting and training apprentices is also quietly being established within the Iris Federation.

Somewhat unexpectedly, the Megan Empire, having detected the Federation's movements through spies, immediately chose to follow suit.

This was a completely unexpected surprise.

Originally, Roy thought that he could only mobilize the forces by developing the Iris Federation through education and inflicting a heavy blow on the Megan Empire.

Unexpectedly, Bart was far more astute and decisive than he had imagined, and immediately chose to follow suit and place the bet.

Barthes couldn't possibly be unaware of the costs of universal education, but he could only grit his teeth and go along with it.

In a short time, the national treasury was emptied.

Sometimes, Roy even wondered if he should help him out.

Fortunately, the technology for producing demonized gunpowder and fertilizer that had been acquired in the past led to a surge in productivity in various countries across the continent, gradually making it possible for children to take time off work to study.

In the past, I would have had to help with household chores and wouldn't have had the time or energy for that.

Roy secretly instructed Shcord and others to find a way to achieve a period of peace and wait for the results of the education to be revealed.

The Secret Order also quietly contacted the high-ranking officials of both sides and made further arrangements.

……

Before we knew it, a year had passed.

The "wish crystallization" gradually matured, becoming a fragment of divinity the size of a grain of rice.

Although it is on a very small scale, it has begun to have the function of anchoring faith.

It can be considered a stable structure.

Roy immediately picked it and began to use it.

But instead of integrating into its own body, it is used as material to create products.

At the top of the World Tree, inside the mage's mansion.

Roy was busy in the alchemy room.

He personally handled the process, kneading a newly smelted radiant gold into a ball.

Under the powerful "activation" effect, the hard gold turned into soft clay and was easily shaped.

Subsequently, it was cured by altering the activation properties.

During this process, fragments of divinity are integrated into it, completely combining at the molecular level.

Then came the internal witchcraft array and the sanctification and processing.

With the abilities of [Skilled Worker] and [Craftsmanship], he easily crafted a golden Holy Grail.

Its cup is forged from pure, radiant gold, and its surface gleams with a divine light.

The rim of the cup is inlaid with a circle of delicate aesthetic jewels, making it intricate and luxurious.

On each side of the cup, there is a carved angel with outstretched wings, whose overlapping wings form an arc-shaped handle, making it even more exquisite.

The base is shaped like blooming petals, engraved with the spiral pattern of the natal chart.

All these elements demonstrate that this is the pinnacle of Roy's current "creational" skills, and it has also established a spiritual connection through a special method. Subsequently, under the illumination of the Eye of Hermes, this work of art-like wine glass revealed a faint golden glow.

"The Holy Grail (Level 4)..."

A sacred object embedded with a fragment of divinity possesses the divine power of prayer, and in theory, it can grant any wish of intelligent beings.

(Note: This is just theory.)

Special effect: "Wish" (Level 3 spell)...

Wish Power: 3358612…

******
"It really worked!"

Roy himself was quite incredulous, looking at this magnificent treasure with heartfelt emotion.

In the alchemy of the witch world, there are four ultimate techniques.

One of them is the divine artifact, which stands atop all kinds of witchcraft, strange objects, and magical equipment.

It is generally considered to be an instrument held and used by the true God, possessing unparalleled power.

With only level four, it certainly can't be a true divine artifact.

However, in terms of its rank, it can already be considered a legendary item on par with the humanoid angels I have obtained in the past.

Perhaps it could be called a "semi-divine artifact".

"Let's give it a try and see how effective it is!"

With a sense of anticipation, Roy picked up the Holy Grail.

His body trembled slightly the moment they made contact.

The cup, which was originally empty, seemed to contain a divine radiance formed from the collective thoughts and intentions of people.

That liquid, like fine wine but with a golden hue, is the manifestation of so-called willpower.

It is a resource that is collected and condensed over many years and is a consumable resource.

Simply put, it's "currency".

"Currency" that follows the principle of "equivalent exchange".

Under his watchful gaze, the values ​​seen by the Eye of Hermes were still changing.

“Wish Power: 3358614…”

“Wish Power: 3358615…”

“Wish Power: 3358616…”

This is the faith invested by people from the world of Alaki who know of the existence of idols and the god of wishes.

Even at the moment the divine essence takes shape, those who are unaware of the existence of the divine image, if they have strong desires or related thoughts, will concentrate a trace of their willpower on it.

While it cannot achieve the boundless reach of true divine faith, it already possesses the remarkable ability to collect the willpower of the local world, equivalent to the long-range effect of gemstone life.

"There seems to be some related content among the knowledge I've learned before..."

If measured in spiritual units, the upper limit of level four would probably be tens of millions!

In other words, it is far from full.

However, perhaps because of the formation of the divine fragments, the collection efficiency was much higher.

Even if it's only one unit of spiritual energy every few seconds, that can add up to tens of thousands a day, and three to five million a year!

Roy now finally understands why it's said that when a life level reaches a certain point, energy becomes almost limitless.

That's not actually an unlimited supply, but rather a result of the wide range of sources and the fact that the recovery speed exceeds the normal consumption.

If you break even, you can keep drinking indefinitely.

Thinking of this, a thought stirred within him.

"I want a glass of clean water!"

As the golden liquid in the cup rippled slightly, the power of faith that had been gathered rapidly changed, stirring up some strange force between heaven and earth.

A fist-sized mass of clear water condensed.

"Success!"

Roy did a quick check.

It really is a combination of hydrogen and oxygen molecules, exactly the kind of clear water I've always imagined!

It seems this is truly the effect of soul resonance, able to achieve one's desires and automatically lock onto the definition in one's mind!
This is indeed the manifestation of "prayer magic" on the level of witchcraft!
The arcane realm also has a "wish spell," which is known as the "strongest" spell, capable of distorting reality like divine power to grant people's wishes.

But that's only in theory.

In practice, its use is still subject to various limitations, such as those imposed by the spellcaster, the will of the world, and the laws of nature.

The mages imposed restrictions on it, limiting its model to "simulating spells," "removing negative effects," "applying buffs to creatures," "creating items of value," "adding new abilities to existing magical items," "resurrecting the dead," "teleporting people," and "canceling calamities"...

"In fact, a single 'simulation spell' is equivalent to having all the laws at your fingertips, and can flexibly fulfill the wishes of most living beings on earth."

The "prayer spell" in witchcraft also has a similar principle, but it is more inclined to the application of "spiritual materialization".

This is an effect that falls somewhere between divine and arcane magic.

Roy thought to himself, and made another wish: "Money! Give me money!"

He deliberately avoided choosing a subjective definition, and did not use strong subjective thoughts to constrain or define what kind of "money" he wanted.

This is to verify the power of this Holy Grail.

"You can't just give me cash directly, can you?"

The result, the next moment.

Wow!
A huge pile of gold coins suddenly poured down.

Roy picked up a few gold coins and looked at them, discovering that they were engraved with mysterious and ancient patterns.

"It looks like an artifact from some ancient dynasty or some ancient ruin, not naturally formed gold..."

It's not in the form of banknotes...

It seems this Holy Grail understands me quite well, able to define and constrain me as if it were reading my mind.

But this kind of thing...

How did it come about?
Could it be that it was obtained from somewhere using "item teleportation"?

Wait, it seems that's really the case!

Thinking of this, Roy focused his mental energy on the clear water he had just summoned and examined it carefully.

With his current level two wizard strength, he can conjure up an effect similar to a microscope.

Using only mental analysis, they successfully discovered some harmless microorganisms and minerals.

This shows that the "water" they just asked for was definitely not pure water created out of thin air, but rather transported from somewhere.

For example, natural rivers, lakes, or even the distant sea.

The water there is endless; you can have as much as you want.

If all else fails, we'll try other methods to unite them.

He chuckled, but showed no surprise whatsoever.

It is the rarer that the more strange it is.

Those with profound knowledge have already seen through everything.

"As expected, it's this kind of trick..."

I need water, bring it to me; I need money, bring it to me too...

A simple "item teleportation" spell solves most of the problems that originally required "creating matter," so you're making me a porter of nature, huh?

However, it must be admitted that this is indeed an effective solution.

Since making a wish is just asking for something, it doesn't specify whether the item already existed or was moved from somewhere else.

We should really implement restrictions first.

Moreover, as their divine rank and divine power increase, they should be able to do even more amazing things.

It's estimated that any wish to create matter out of thin air could be fulfilled.

Roy guessed that nature would automatically balance everything, using a more reasonable approach and prioritizing methods that were less "laborious" and had less "cost".

So, upon returning home, he immediately formulated a "wish paradigm" for himself, using standardized coding methods to constrain it.

******
"I want a sample of liquid nitrogen!"

"I want to simulate the 'Frost Ray'!"

"I hope……"

After some time.

Mtraken, in the mountains.

Roy, holding the Holy Grail, floated in the air and recited his prayer to the forest below.

This is the most basic prayer mantra.

In an instant, a cold wave swept in, turning a large area of ​​forest into a place shrouded in bitter cold.

Some time has passed since then.

The content changed drastically.

"1..."

"45..."

"78..."

These are all "package numbers" constructed from mental models. When making a wish, there is no need to come up with a plan on the spot; you only need to select one.

Everything is done to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Now, Roy is improving spellcasting stability by repeating the successful path as much as possible.

At the same time, we are also exploring the boundaries of this "semi-divine artifact" through various means.

He tested many methods of exploitation, but did not rashly use statements that would directly affect him.

For example, wishing to improve one's mental strength or other attributes does not involve any modification to oneself.

These wishes could potentially lead to some unpredictable negative consequences. Without reaching the 500-degree limit of a level two wizard, without encountering any advancement bottlenecks, and without seeing any hope at all, he had absolutely no such thoughts.

Therefore, he limited himself to the simulated spells that he could master and understand.

Even if there is a deviation, it will only be a deviation in the spellcasting this time, and will not cause any irreparable consequences.

Besides that, the spell he used most often was "item teleportation".

They even established special positioning anchors, such as the "Arcane Mark" in the sea, specifically designed to provide a definite item like "water".

Then, using their own [elemental separation] method, they produced liquid nitrogen.

Normally, we should use projection avatars to refine the ammunition and store it in the warehouse area of ​​the dungeon.

During combat, you can simply empty the standard amount of storage container to obtain the corresponding level of simulated spell effects.

Salt can be extracted from the sea in a continuous manner, just like salt.

……

After some time had passed.

April of the new year.

Roy, holding the Holy Grail, stood above a small lake and chanted the incantation to summon liquid nitrogen.

As he pushed with his other hand, a circular witchcraft array appeared.

A beam of white light, as thick as a fist, shot out, and a powerful "ice ray" rapidly sprayed onto the lake surface.

In a short time, the water surface froze, freezing nearly 10,000 square meters of water.

A large area beneath the lake was also frozen, instantly forming a small iceberg.

"Effortless and easy!"

Roy sensed it and found that his magic power was almost unaffected, with only a slight depletion of mental energy.

Other second-level spellcasters could also perform spells of this caliber.

Even better, mages specializing in ice magic can do it.

But absolutely no one could achieve it as easily and effortlessly as him!
Roy's experience just now was like carrying a jet gun and gently pulling the trigger.

"Quantitative change leads to qualitative change. Even the simplest principle of liquid nitrogen freezing can create a large-scale destructive spell of the level of 'Frozen Hell'."

What I need now is to increase my output per unit of time!

As they spoke, one after another, fist-sized spherical white rays of light appeared.

"Bang bang bang bang!"

More orbs crashed to the ground, each strike comparable to a level one high-level sorcery spell with a temperature of several hundred degrees!
In an instant, the entire lake froze completely.

This is only because Roy's current mental strength is less than 300 degrees, which limits his performance.

As it improves in the future, the magical abilities that can be leveraged through similar methods will only become stronger.

……

While Roy was constantly testing his new equipment, in White Deer Town, an elite apprentice named Borremo also found his own path.

He was inexplicably moved in the afternoon, which woke him from his meditation and made him open his eyes abruptly.

In the meditation chamber, a red light, like a light bulb, shone, and spiritual energy manifested as dim candlelight.

"The elemental shadows are everywhere!"

I should make full use of this power!

Borremo muttered to himself, the inexplicable throbbing in his heart growing stronger.

As thoughts flowed, in an instant, the "Wizard Maxim" took shape, converging into the belief that "Shadows are supreme and omnipotent!"

When he firmly believed in this moment, the world in his eyes indeed underwent a strange change.

The complex and rich elements I had previously experienced have faded away and disappeared into the background.

The shadowy elements flowing from the Shadow Plane, like gray mist permeating the void, are as clearly visible as if under a magnifying glass.

It even began to condense into thick, ink-like black smoke right before our eyes.

By the time he realized what was happening, the same black smoke was also billowing from his body.

The "Animation Technique" model obtained from Roy was incorporated into it, and as his thoughts flowed, it transformed into black, python-like tentacles.

This is the black snake form from "Shadow Tentacles"!
At this moment, he not only completed his promotion, but also engraved the model into his soul, forming an unforgettable innate witchcraft!
"This aura... it's Borremo!"

"Boremo has also been promoted?"

Several members of the Secret Order who remained at headquarters rushed over, their eyes filled with fanaticism as they looked toward the door of the meditation room.

They had witnessed similar scenes before and already had some guesses in their minds.

A moment later, Borremo appeared, and indeed he already possessed a mental strength of over 10 degrees.

"Gentlemen, I believe I have understood the secret technique taught by Lord Roy and found my own path!"

With a smile, he began to explain to the crowd, just as he had done with Mogos before.

His successful promotion reignited people's enthusiasm for achieving similar advancements.

If it was only Mogos's promotion that had made them have some doubts about choosing the path of wizards.

Now, that doubt has vanished.

This also helped in shaping the "wizard proverbs".

The members of the Secret Order are all exceptionally intelligent, with the best of the best in terms of talent and ability.

Numerous theories and applications emerged like mushrooms after rain, rapidly completing the transformation.

That afternoon, he sent the good news to Roy through the communication crystal, revealing that the two paths—the "Fire Wizard" proven by Morgans and the "Shadow Wizard" proven by Borremo—had been vaguely confirmed.

They planned to establish two wizarding colleges based on this, which coincided with some of Roy's ideas and could be considered the founding principles of a specialized academy.

(End of this chapter)