Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 670 Gova's Attack (4-in-1)

"As expected, the [Sage's Proverb] has become a free attribute, which can be assigned to magical pets related to oneself."

Logically, Alice should be able to accept it.

Various methods of creating sliced ​​clones...

That's acceptable too!

Roy stroked the big black cat's smooth, shiny fur, lost in thought.

The essence of this ability is the free transfer and possession of soul energy, which is no less than the descent of a deity's incarnation.

If used properly, you can come up with a lot of creative ways to play with it!
Thinking of this, he patted the cat's head.

"Let's go, let's give it a try!"

……

Shortly after, on the training field.

"Meow!"

The big black cat bent over and its fur stood on end.

With the powerful energy of the "Sage's Words," a strong divine aura appears.

In the blink of an eye, it shot out like a beam of black light.

The targets in front shattered instantly.

"Meow wow!"

Another roar.

The house shook, and the shamanic array shattered.

The terrifying energy nearly pierced the floor and destroyed this heavily fortified mansion.

Roy didn't care about the small damage caused by the house destruction, but instead ordered it with great interest to perform the "revitalization" technique of sharing souls.

The results were as expected.

With powerful spiritual energy, he can freely use "Animation" and "Petrification," comparable to a level two wizard.

"Go back and study hard, master the 'Giant Growth Technique,' and you'll have real combat ability!"

Roy pinched the scruff of its neck with satisfaction, lifted it up, rubbed its head, and said encouragingly.

Domi's pupils trembled violently, and his eyes widened in disbelief.

"Oh, even cats need to study?"

……

In order to make his "magical pets ready for battle," Roy specially compiled some knowledge about the "Giant Transformation Technique," intending to master it himself first before passing it on to Domi.

This is not a secret technique, and it is related to the "shrinking technique" that I learned in the past.

Even the "Hand of the Demon Spirit of Mercanoher" itself is inscribed with related magic arrays.

Therefore, there is no shortage of information.

At this moment, Roy also experienced the enhancement that comes after "entering one's own body" and the soul breaking free from the brain of the previous body.

"My reaction speed, memory, and calculation ability have all improved!"

To his surprise, the spell model, which had initially seemed somewhat complex, instantly transformed into a three-dimensional image in his mind.

This is the result of mental calculations.

His current "mind" is no longer a mind, but a virtual space created by the Soul Gem.

This also includes a portion of the computational core that simulates an intelligent brain.

"The Level 3 Intelligent Brain - Military Police Type X that I once captured had an array of 709 trillion arrays..."

However, that is a completely different architectural pattern.

My Soul Gem doesn't contain anything like that; instead, it uses an interface to directly call similar tools.

It utilizes a spiritual intelligent entity simulated by mental power, which is essentially still the ability to materialize.

However, it's more than enough for deriving spell models!

Just like CPUs (Central Processing Units) and GPUs (Graphics Processing Units), they differ in their design goals, architecture, processing speed, and applicable scenarios.

The human brain and the AI ​​are also very different.

But now, having completely broken free from the limitations of the physical organ "brain," the mental power possessed by wizards has been freed from physiological limitations such as nerve reaction speed.

Mental energy no longer roams among brain cells, but exists directly in the miniature world constructed by the Soul Gem.

The differences here are too numerous to explain in a few words.

However, for someone as special as Roy, it was absolutely a chance to break free from constraints.

Now, the only thing that can limit him is the strength of his mental power.

"I've heard that those who reach the level of gods can simultaneously respond to the prayers of trillions, or even more, of believers..."

There's also a variety of information exchange and interaction!
Willpower can reach far and wide, transcending the stars and transmitting over long distances.

However, that requires the aid of divinity.

In a sense, is divinity simply a higher-level Soul Gem?

He didn't know if he would ever embark on the path to godhood, but he still longed for that ability.

……

Just a few days later.

Roy, who was meditating in the mansion, suddenly opened his eyes.

"..."

(Giant Transformation Technique)

As a short incantation rang out, the spell model constructed by the reverse practice of "Shrinking Object Technique" began to operate.

The witch's body, which was already very adaptable to activation and transformation, suddenly expanded.

A moment later, Roy's body expanded to the size of an elephant, and just sitting there, he almost reached the ceiling.

"Wizards who specialize in 'Animation' definitely have an advantage in this area."

The body's cells are so adapted to this energy that it is very easy to manipulate.

Similarly, the "shrinking technique" applied to oneself shouldn't be difficult to master!

After a moment, Roy returned to normal, thinking to himself.

He used to be terrible at magic.

But now, like a true genius, he is confident that he has mastered most of the common spells and their variations.

"I heard that in the arcane academy on the mage side, there is an achievement called 'Doctor of Spells'."

Those who need to master more than 1000 spells included in the "Book of Ten Thousand Laws" are considered to possess unique magical abilities...

Perhaps one day in the future, I will be able to achieve this as well?

Roy thought to himself with a touch of confidence.

But this is not because he became arrogant, but because it is the meaning of growth itself.

Talent and ability are such things.

It is also capable of growth.

……

"The key to this spell is this, then like this..."

Okay, now you've grasped the basic principles.

"Transform for me!"

After feeling that I have mastered it enough.

Roy began teaching Domi the "Giant Transformation" technique.

"Meow!"

The big black cat howled, trying to get away with being cute.

As a result, before it could even hug Roy's leg and act cute, it was pinched on the ear and disciplined.

"A mature, good cat is all-powerful."

"Study hard, and stop wasting your time hanging out with Ah-Dai and Pi-Pi-Te all day."

Pets can share the effects of their master's spells, but when that's needed to cast a spell, they are treated as part of an "external organ".

In other words, when you cast "Giant Growth", you can specify the spell effect to be applied to it.

This is equivalent to acting on itself.

But this does not apply to solo operations.

If I were there, I wouldn't need Domi at all.

Therefore, I still need to study it specifically.

Roy doesn't really have any use for fighting right now, mainly because...

【Words of Wisdom】This thing.

Since we already have everything, let's learn it!
Just then, the girl's skull floated in.

"Master, the wizard Gowa has come to visit."

"Ok?"

Roy put down the cat ears.

"Didn't he take leave? What happened?"

"It is said that his leave request failed, and he wanted to subcontract some tasks to you."

The specifics will need to be discussed in detail after we meet.

******
Soon after.

In the workshop, in the reception room.

Roy and the visiting Gova sat separately in the room.

Upon meeting Roy, he went straight to the point and strongly recommended the project: "Lord Roy, these commissions are ones I have carefully selected."

Although it will take some time, with your skills, it shouldn't be difficult to handle.

Moreover, in addition to the original payment, I will also give you extra materials that I have prepared..."

Roy didn't say much, but first looked at the information provided by Gova.

It turned out that what he said was indeed true.

You can make a quick buck.

"Are you going out of town to find ingredients for potions?"

Roy recalled what he had heard before and couldn't help but ask more questions.

"Sigh, there's nothing we can do about it."

Gova sighed, but didn't offer any further explanation, only confirming the matter.

"Alright, then I'll accept these three requests..."

Roy hesitated for a moment, then agreed.

Thank you so much!
I will now hand over the necessary materials and forging blueprints.

Gowa turned his sorrow into joy.

Roy nodded, preparing to hand over the work.

Gova bent down, took out a porous object resembling a lotus seedpod from his spatial ring, and threw it into the air.

The prop was then inverted, like a showerhead, with its many holes facing downwards.

Freed from the shroud of its own energy field, mysterious magic erupted from it, illuminating a deep purple magical aura.

"Unstable Space Restraint (Level 3)..."

Alchemical artifacts possess the ability to seal off space and prevent teleportation and communication; they can create a closed spatial energy field by manipulating ether…

Roy only glanced at it before roughly figuring out what it was for.

"Your Excellency Gova..."

He spoke slowly, but instead of Gova's explanation, he was met with a sudden stab.

Gova pulled out a forging hammer from somewhere and smashed it down on Roy.

"boom!"

An invisible force gripped the hammer, instantly freezing it in mid-air, unable to move.

Gova looked surprised.

He hadn't expected that his carefully planned surprise attack would have no effect on Roy at all.

This young alchemist, who was not yet a hundred years old, possessed strength far exceeding his expectations.

"You actually had some precautions..."

What a hassle!

But it's alright, it just means a little more effort.

Gova muttered to himself, his body swelling.

A surge of radiant magical energy erupted from within.

Before long, he developed a muscular and robust physique, especially his right arm, which became disproportionately large.

Even among those with a relatively robust physique, the shape of legs as thick as elephant legs is enough to be considered a sign of overflowing power.

Roy sensed a powerful force within it.

Boom!

He forcefully broke free from the invisible spiritual force binding him, and then slammed the hammer down again!
This attack now possesses twice the power of the previous one.

Even a level two wizard, even if they have cultivated to their peak, would find it extremely difficult to block.

But at that moment, Roy once again displayed a powerful physique that shocked Gova.

He actually reached out and caught the falling hammer!
"Your Excellency Gova, what are you doing?"

Roy smiled faintly, but his expression was full of disdain as he spoke leisurely.

He possesses a physique with a power level exceeding 1000 degrees, derived from the bloodline power of a level three magical beast.

The heart, liver, spleen, and lungs in the body are also high-level equipment.

Furthermore, the complete form of the Blood Mercury Witch Body completely unleashed its magical power.

To him, Gova's actions were like a child playing with an inflatable hammer.

Of course, I accepted it without hesitation.

To Gova's astonishment, Roy's hair stood on end.

Black smoke filled the room, transforming it into a scene resembling a pitch-black night sky.

The power of the "Apache Ban" manifested, similarly sealing off the space, preventing him from escaping.

Gova sensed something was wrong and swung his hammer sharply.

As energy poured forth, astonishing force slammed directly into the floor.

The entire house shook violently, as if in an earthquake.

However, the long black hair beneath, like a nightmare, was not destroyed by the aftershocks of this physical attack.

He could only roar in anger and charge at Roy again.

But behind Roy, the hand of the demonic spirit Mercanoher appeared and slapped him away.

Watching the other person collapse to the ground, convulsing, and then struggle to get up before vomiting blood.

Roy knew that this blacksmith had been devoted to forging techniques for hundreds of years and did not have much combat ability.

Not all alchemists can grow solely through talent like I can, allowing them to dedicate their time and energy to other things.

Therefore, they often need to specialize in something.

It also requires sacrificing some combat spellcasting abilities.

"Now, calm down?"

Roy reached out and plucked the "unstable space restraint" that had been floating in the air, which landed in his palm.

This thing seemed to possess some kind of sentience, and it began to struggle.

Like a wrist exercise ball, it vibrates and releases powerful force.

But, it's no use.

Despite his seemingly small, boyish body, Roy possesses 1000 degrees of physical energy.

This is a basic attribute that includes strength; holding this thing is as steady as if it were cast in iron.

A moment later, the energy of the "Activation Technique" invaded the sphere, and the "Unstable Space Restraint" softened on its own, like dough.

He quickly checked it and placed it on the table next to him.

During the fight just now, Roy consciously protected the chair he was sitting on and the table next to him.

Neither of these things was even shattered by the surging energy.

"Cough...cough..."

Gova stood up, his body convulsing violently.

To Roy's surprise, black smoke suddenly billowed out from behind him, and his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth also turned black.

This form reminded him of the Sinful Child he had seen before.

The female adventurer seemed to have exhibited similar behavior before transforming into a monster.

However, Gova is different from ordinary adventurers.

His condition was far more stable than that woman's.

Instead of immediately revealing its body exploding and being torn apart by the monster, a black shadow emerged from behind its neck, like a will-o'-the-wisp, and danced in the air.

"I never expected it to fail..."

"A demon from hell?"

"Indeed, we are high-ranking members of the Inquisition, the sixth level of Hell!" "I haven't provoked you, so why are you attacking me?"

"We have been entrusted by the will of this world to ensure that all those who have ever usurped the power of the Protoss and seized godhood will suffer retribution!"
Now, the lower city of the fortress is in our hands, and none of you will escape...

Don't think that just because you're strong, you can get rid of...

"You...can't escape either..."

******
From the intermittent sounds, Roy quickly grasped the general outline of the events.

The devil's forces have indeed infiltrated this fortress.

Through parasitic and controlling methods, they secretly controlled several low- and middle-level members, including Gova.

The specific methods are nothing more than forming a contract like Muvis and his sister, and secretly entangled with each other.

But it's different from the second level, where the demon controls lust.

What Gusbur's world will brought was the Trial Court of the sixth level of Hell.

The calling that demons received was the guidance of the astral spirits.

"I came into contact with those Soul Stone fragments, and was unknowingly marked as well?"

So, Freya might also be in danger.

"Your followers, like my daughter, have chosen the shamanic body of the Celestial Clan?"

Gova's voice came through.

"Then she will also be put on trial."

He and the demonic shadow behind him are separate entities.

They also overheard Roy's conversation with the devil.

Therefore, he spoke up to remind them.

"This thing is actually dangerous?"

Could it be that the logistics department has also been infiltrated?

Roy frowned as he spoke.

That means there's a really big problem.

But then I thought about it again and realized it.

The Destiny Clan itself is not the problem; the problem lies with the users.

Such a sorcerer's body is equivalent to seizing the power of the will of the Gusbur world.

To hate and curse.

This is not surprising.

What was truly unexpected was that the world's will actually chose to collude with hell and use the devil's hand to carry out revenge.

There's more to this than meets the eye.

But Roy remained calm and composed.

Because no matter what kind of schemes or tricks the other side may have, absolute strength will always be the ultimate guarantee.

Even if they are demons from the sixth level of hell, so what?
Roy stared intently at Gova and the devil behind him.

"Once I capture you, I'll hand you over to the Witch Tower and the Alliance."

Only then will you know what a true trial is.

Although Gova's last words seemed to be a reminder.

Roy also appreciated his kindness.

However, if someone dares to lay a hand on him, he won't let them leave the room standing up.

Gova snorted coldly, and his aura erupted once more, with more black shadows appearing like tentacles.

A new round of battle has begun.

……

at the same time.

Outside the room.

"Who are you?"

Freya looked warily at the few adventurers who had suddenly appeared.

They had originally come under the guise of buying alchemical tools, but they had unwittingly surrounded her.

The instincts stemming from the Gusbur Clan triggered a sense of crisis.

As a white light enveloped his body, the dazzling brilliance caused the others to cover their eyes and retreat.

But a moment later, smoke began to rise from their eyes, ears, nose, and mouth, and a strong aura of evil emanated from their bodies.

Amidst the billowing black smoke, the shadow of a demon enveloped and shrouded it.

It was a gigantic figure formed from pure energy, with thick arms and sharp claws.

Several people rushed over quickly.

One by one, they displayed a level of strength completely different from what they had seen before.

"They're not level zero?"

Freya trembled.

"careful!"

Prandtse and Nisha noticed the commotion and rushed out.

In the blink of an eye, the leaders were repelled, and some were cut in two by the psionic blades.

But at that moment, a large amount of black energy leaked out, with a tearing sound, like cloth being ripped apart.

As flesh and blood writhed, the grotesque, skinned goat-like monster burst through its body, rapidly expanding into a large form four or five meters long.

"Child of sin!"

Nisha's eyes widened suddenly, and she realized what was going on.

"Damn it, we can't kill them rashly!"

After they are killed, the demon will descend and completely possess their bodies!

Feeling the monster's aura surge suddenly, instantly rising from the early stage of level one to the peak of level one, the three of them felt somewhat troubled.

It seems that the human form is a seal on the physical body, limiting the potential of the sinful child.

It is only after death that the seal is completely lifted.

Even the soul will be devoured by the devil.

At that time, what will be displayed will no longer be the power of the person in life, but the power of the demon that lives in it!
"Quickly, go and fetch Lord Roy... Hmm? Where is Lord Roy?"

Pranzhe herself was only level one, so she was unwilling to fight such a monster.

She also wanted to slack off and immediately suggested it.

But after trying to sense it, I couldn't detect the other party's presence.

"Oh no, Gova just visited!"

Could he be behind this?

Nisha suddenly remembered something.

Outside the square, it seemed that even more sinful children had been drawn in.

Although so far, it has only shown a level zero threat.

But if it's really as Nisa guessed, that as long as one is injured and bleeds, one's strength will increase greatly, and even after death, one can reach the peak of level one, then that being will definitely not be an easy opponent.

"Fria, release the level two puppet!"

Nisha made a quick decision and gave the order.

However, just as Freya was preparing to use the mental connection "Saturans Chess" to release the bird dragon prototype and Trekepharos, the big black cat Domi meowed and darted out like lightning.

Bah! Bah! Bah!

A series of sharp claws flashed by.

Without any mechanics, relying entirely on numerical strikes, it instantly kills all the enemies that rush in.

Seeing the black smoke billowing, flesh twitching, and monsters bursting out of their shells, Freya was so angry that she called Domi over and grabbed his cat ears.

"Domi, look what you've done!"

"Meow?"

Domi tilted his head and looked back, his eyes filled with confusion.

Aren't they all enemies?

But a short while later, all the monsters were unsealed at the same time, and a full ten children of sin rushed over.

Fortunately, although Domi is mischievous, he has enough sense of responsibility.

Realizing he had done something wrong, he suddenly stood up, his body began to swell and grow to a gigantic size.

A moment later, it transformed into a giant black cat, even larger than a tiger.

With the same base stats, the attack multipliers that can be displayed in the giant form, as well as the multipliers of various grappling, scratching, and slapping skills, are no longer trivial.

Because they exceed the size of normal humans, these have all exceeded 100%, reaching a state of full performance, and there is even a corresponding increase.

The all-attribute bonuses granted by the [Sage's Proverb] have finally been fully unlocked on it for the first time.

The heavy cat claws swatted away several sinful children in the blink of an eye, then tore them apart with astonishing power, quickly eliminating the onrushing threat.

Freya and Prandtse suddenly realized what was happening and quickly helped to hold off the other sinful children.

Nisha also joined the battle and resolved the situation completely.

……

A moment later, Roy came out of the room carrying Gova, who had been beaten half to death.
"Hmm, what's going on here?"

The first thing that catches the eye is the messy, chaotic place.

Then came the enormous black cat.

******
"Lord Roy, several of the Sinful Sons we've seen before have just arrived..."

Freya quickly stepped forward and reported.

Roy lifted the limp Gova to his feet and asked with a hint of doubt, "You really didn't lie to me; you really have control of the lower levels of the fortress!"

"The power of the Protoss is also power..."

Your superiors may not be unaware, but they are deliberately condoning it.

These sinful children, when necessary, can also be useful pawns, can't they?

Gova had already rolled his eyes back and fainted, while the demonic shadow behind him was also bruised and battered, looking utterly pathetic.

But upon hearing Roy's words, he chuckled dryly, revealing a hint of smugness.

Roy frowned.

If there were a power that could manifest astonishing strength through parasitism and possession.

Quickly raise your original combat strength from level zero to level one, and even after death, you can be reused and transformed into peak level one troops...

Is that really harmful?
No, that's practically a perk!

However, this is from the perspective of the mastermind behind the scenes.

As a pawn, the parasitized adventurer's experience is definitely not pleasant.

"what happened?"

Nisha noticed that Roy was in a bad mood and asked him what was wrong.

Roy briefly explained the whole story.

Everyone was surprised.

"Is this still possible?"

"If the higher-ups at the fortress really knew, that would be terrifying!"

"But if those adventurers won't do it, there are plenty of others who will..."

"They're all consumables anyway, maybe in the eyes of the higher-ups, it's better to make use of them..."

"Fine, I'll hand Gova over and ask him a few questions while I'm at it!"

In the current situation, I'm afraid I can't handle it on my own.

Roy didn't try to take the lead, but instead prepared to hand over Gova to see how the three high-ranking wizards would react.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, he had Freya and the others hide inside the mage's mansion, and then closed the passage.

However, the angel Alice was summoned and taken with her.

They then temporarily closed the alchemy workshop and headed to the Upper City office where the higher-ups were located.

……

"Gova attacked you, and the passersby in the square are also exhibiting an abnormal parasitic state..."

Shortly after.

In the office of Shangcheng District.

When Hayred heard about Roy's ordeal, he looked astonished.

He then looked at Gowa, who had been hit by "malicious transformation" and was now limp as mud.

"What should be done with this person?"

Roy tossed his former colleague, whom he had defeated, to the ground like a rag doll and began to ask questions.

“It’s not easy for the Wizard Tower to train a wizard. I’m afraid we’ll have to ask you to be magnanimous and let him off this time.”

After thinking for a moment, Hayred said solemnly.

"Of course, the compensation you receive will be substantial, and we will give you a satisfactory answer."

This answer was not unexpected for Roy, because if he had judged that Wuta's attitude was to resolutely eliminate them, he probably would have already killed Gova without hesitation.

However, a counterintuitive fact is that the Wizard Tower strongly protects the interests of mid- to high-level wizards.

At least the mid- to high-level wizards stick together very closely.

In matters where they could get involved, they always protected each other.

Only those who have reached the rank of Grand Wizard or above are qualified to use them as pawns.

This is completely different from the Black Tower that outsiders imagine.

But this is also very easy to explain: the fighting among the lower classes is nothing more than a struggle for resources and interests.

Once you become a full-fledged wizard, the world is vast and open, and there's no need to do that anymore.

Moreover, it is indeed not easy for the Wizard Tower to train a wizard.

Low-level apprentices, who serve as menial laborers, can be recruited every year, and there are as many as needed in various worlds.

They were nothing more than weeds.

Ten years later, the wizard towers in the various colonies all graduated at an advanced or elite level, continuously filling the ranks of the wizards.

At this point, after two rounds of elimination, things become precious.

If you accidentally kill someone else's apprentice, you have to pay compensation for the loss.

Those in the formal ranks enjoy full rights.

Even those from colonial backgrounds can break down barriers and join the loving and harmonious alliance family.

Among other factions, there are even things like the "Spellcaster Protection Convention" to jointly protect the interests of spellcasters.

Level 2 and above are rare, occurring only once every few centuries.

For a logistics manager like Hayred, it would be difficult to get things done without the support of several level-two wizards under his command.

This is also why he wanted to protect Gova.

"I want soul crystals, fragments of soul stones, and even fragments of godhood..."

Everything that contains a spiritual element!

Roy thought about it and agreed to the deal.

"There are no fragments of divinity, so don't try to take advantage of this to make exorbitant demands."

Hayred rubbed his forehead, looking helpless.

"I'll give you tokens worth a total of 6000 million, which is equivalent to 20 years of your salary..."

Let Gova provide you with another piece of equipment as compensation, and that'll settle this matter.

Anyway, you haven't lost anything, so please be magnanimous and forgive him.

"Alright, but the quality of that equipment can't be low."

Roy agreed.

"Don't worry, you'll get your share."

Hayred agreed.

Since the cost would ultimately fall on Gova's shoulders, he agreed on his behalf.

……

After that, Hayred sent men to seal up Gova's blacksmith shop.

Roy didn't leave the office; instead, he stayed behind to take stock of the spoils.

Freya and her companions killed the Son of Sin and obtained 10 Demonic Soul Crystals.

Based on past experience, applying these things to various equipment and items can recharge one's [Sage's Wisdom], resulting in a greater number of points!
The substantial compensation that Hayred provided on behalf of Gova was also a considerable sum.

This opportunity may provide me with enough resources to condense a level three source of magic and take that crucial step!
However, Roy does not intend to do this immediately, because there is still a crisis that has not been resolved.

He couldn't just ignore those potential threats and try it.

If things get disrupted, it won't be easy to get out of this situation.

Shortly after, Hayred sent someone to summon Roy, who was waiting, and told him: "Roy, we just discovered that Tikel is missing!"
According to the clues she secretly left behind, she was lured into a den of iniquity by Gova's high rewards!
"I'm currently brewing a potion for Gova's daughter to maximize her potential and transform her sinful body!"

"A sinful body?"

"That is a parasitic witch body whose ability and development potential far surpass those of ordinary sinful children. At its highest level, it can allow a level three demon to descend and gain a means of action in the material world!"
Now, besides her, Gova's disciples, apprentices, and even many adventurers and mercenaries in the lower city have also been parasitized. The situation is not good..."

(End of this chapter)