Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 673 The Scheme for Divinity

Chapter 673 The Scheme for Divinity (4-in-1)

"+198→253 degrees!"

In the natal chart.

The star representing the "wise words" suddenly shone brightly, illuminating the surrounding void.

Two years ago, Roy had already pushed this bonus to nearly 150 degrees, and now, after two years of accumulation, it's close to 200 degrees.

Having mastered the "Aladdin's Lamp," his spirits soared to a whole new level.

"it is good!

If this continues, my goal will be perfectly achieved!

An unprecedentedly powerful surge of magic welled up, and Roy looked satisfied.

Outside the small shop, on a high platform.

Domi, the magical pet that shares a soul connection with Roy, shuddered as it felt this resonance originating from the depths of their souls.

"Meow?"

It stretched contentedly and nimbly jumped down from the building.

Shortly after, he turned and went inside, arriving at Roy's room.

Roy was summoning Freya and instructing her, "This is a newly crafted high-grade treasure, with a 'genie' as its spirit."

Its characteristics are…

Freya listened attentively, nodding occasionally.

This thing may be dangerous.

It needs to be properly controlled.

But judging from Roy's words, it seemed he was planning to release it to absorb some of the power of wishes.

"This kind of thing doesn't charge and isn't very useful."

We must still wander in this world, continuously absorbing the power of wishes.

"Then what should we do, let them out?"

"Of course not."

This world is too high-level, and there are too many professionals above the formal rank.

Don't just grab it and run away, taking my magic lamp with you.

It's worth tens of millions, and it's imbued with a lot of goodwill.

It's still more convenient to access it anytime in the world of Araghi.

"It seems we'll have to wait until we return to the tower and then use interdimensional teleportation to get there."

"That's right, but before that, I'll entrust it to you for safekeeping and testing."

After giving his instructions, Roy temporarily handed the magic lamp over to Freya.

He wanted to test how to infuse it with magic through meditation.

And test some data.

As for the future, this is a common practice among wizards in the world of Araghi.

Colonial territories were like pastures or experimental grounds for witchcraft.

It can do many things.

……

Time flies.

The end of the new year is approaching.

In the alchemy shop, Freya was reading as usual, while Alice, dressed in a maid outfit, was ironing clothes and busy with housework, humming a tune.

As for Domi, as always, he climbed onto the roof and lazily lay there watching.

After a short while, its eyes narrowed and it unconsciously began to doze off.

Suddenly, an unusual aura appeared.

Domi's cat eyes widened, looking down with a hint of wariness.

The jewel-like pupils reflected the figures of more than a dozen people.

Those are all humans or demi-human professionals of official rank or above, including barbarians, paladins, druids, and so on.

They appear to be elite troops from colonial territories and various kingdoms.

Of course, a first-level wizard is also indispensable.

If Mogos and others from the world of Araghi are conscripted to go to the front lines of another world in the future, they will likely be similar beings.

A hint of human-like confusion appeared on Domi Cat's face.

It had just sensed an unusual aura emanating from it, but it vanished in an instant.

Could it be a hallucination while I was asleep?

Domi opened his mouth, yawned, and subconsciously licked the corner of his mouth.

Then, out of thin air, he pulled out a fruit lollipop, bit into it, and started sucking on it.

……

Below, in front of the store.

Several mercenary-looking professionals came up in front of them.

"This should be it, the Roy Alchemy Shop that Old Ur recommended."

"It was opened by a second-level wizard..."

"I heard it's a bit pricey here, but the quality is exceptionally high, with many rare varieties available for sale..."

They talked, and their words often reflected the opinions people had about the place.

"Everyone, what do you need?"

Freya, who was reading a book nearby, stood up and greeted him.

"We want to take on some alchemy commissions."

A burly bear-man walked up.

The orc warrior from the orc realm pulled a piece of paper from his pocket, which was filled with specific requirements.

Freya glanced at it briefly, a hint of difficulty on her face.

"To be honest, we no longer accept ordinary commissions here."

What you're going to refine are all consumables like healing potions and alchemical bombs..."

"But we have a large volume."

The bear-man warrior pointed to the quantities at the back of the list and said matter-of-factly.

Freya nodded slightly.

This is indeed a truly large order.

If it's just a few or a few dozen to be refined, she can refuse on her own initiative.

But a request involving tens of thousands of dollars at once is hardly an ordinary commission.

Even if each one costs a few hundred magic stones, the total value would still be several million.

The calculated profits are quite considerable.

"What happened?"

Just then, Roy's voice came.

Everyone looked over and saw a handsome young man, almost otherworldly, walking down the stairs.

The extraordinary charm bestowed by "The Love of Narcissus" instantly attracted everyone's attention.

For a time, even the most powerful experts at the peak of the first level couldn't help but be captivated by it.

Coming to my senses, I quickly gave a brief explanation of what I had just mentioned.

Is the quantity sufficient?
Okay then, it's a million-level order.

I accept this commission.

Roy paused for a moment, then spoke to them.

He had entrusted the task of simple alchemy to his projected avatar long ago.

This kind of magic can very well inherit a portion of one's own power.

With the upgrade of [Sage's Words], it has reached the corresponding peak strength of level one.

It's just the right time to put it to use.

During this time, he glanced at the crowd, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly, but he didn't say anything more.

The group left shortly afterward.

Roy instructed Freya, "Watch over this place, I'm going out for a bit."

"Lord Roy, where are you going?"

"I have a feeling that there's something wrong with that group of people. Let's go check it out."

Roy gave a brief explanation and walked out the door.

The group entered the city hotel without any apparent disturbance, settled in, and some even went out to other places for entertainment.

But the target being followed remained at the hotel.

Soon after, they sneaked in.

But then he suddenly discovered that the other person was inside, waiting for him leisurely.

She was an unremarkable-looking female warrior with some features of a mountain barbarian.

"Lord Roy, you have indeed come."

"who are you?"

Roy asked.

"A passerby in the world, just playing around, nothing more."

The female warrior said to him.

Roy sneered, "Did you really think I couldn't sense the devil's aura about you?"

Just now, he sensed something unusual.

Roy wasn't a particularly curious person to begin with, and even if the customer possessed special powers, it had nothing to do with him.

But strangely, this unusual aura contained a hint of hostility!
******
With the blessing of the "Sage's Proverbs," Roy's total mental strength has reached over 750 degrees, giving him a sensitivity far beyond that of ordinary people.

They instantly captured and locked onto the person.

He immediately judged that the other party possessed level two strength.

But that's not the point.

What he was truly concerned about was the hostility the other party harbored and that unusual, devilish aura.

It seems like the devil.

But it's not an ordinary devil.

Instead, it has a chaotic texture mixed with the abyssal demons.

"What kind of thing are you, anyway?"

Roy sensed the other person's presence and asked in a deep voice.

The Abyss is a chaotic place, inhabited mostly by a race called the "Tanari" and their derivatives.

As we know from before, Hell has places where it comes into contact with and merges with the Abyss.

In addition, the "chaotic" nature of the abyss itself may give rise to some special beings that combine the characteristics of both.

Upon hearing this, the female warrior gave a ferocious smile.

Her mouth instantly transformed into a huge, grotesque mouth, and devilish horns began to grow from her head.

Soon after, the head transformed into a long, narrow skull shape resembling a goat, but with a bony texture.

She stood up, her body suddenly elongating, resembling a pale white goat standing upright.

"My name is Trajina..."

It is...

Descendants of the ancient gods!

The white female goat, standing upright, reached out and flicked her hand, revealing a long, black scythe.

At the same time, strange black and red intertwined light and shadow appeared in the surrounding void, and the texture of the void being eroded came through.

Roy sensed the forbidden nature of the etheric energy; the room in the hotel seemed to be instantly isolated from the outside world.

Even more astonishing was the powerful aura emanating from Trajina, who claimed to be a "descendant of the ancient gods," a peak level two power.

That spiritual energy, reaching over 500 degrees, was no less than his previous strength.

Why do you have the aura of a demon on you?

Roy asked curiously.

"Hell and the abyss are two sides of the same coin, and the chaos of the abyss also means infinite possibilities."

If you've ever heard of a lawful succubus who has defected to hell, you probably won't be surprised.

Trajina brandished her scythe.

"Alright, enough of this small talk."

After I catch you and interrogate you properly, I'll enjoy you, my handsome young man.

"Then, your sister will have plenty of time to chat with you."

Roy rolled his eyes at the goat-like monster and coldly uttered two words: "Ugly, rejected!"

The battle is about to break out.

The scythe swung widely, turning around in a slashing motion.

However, "Mercanoher's Demonic Hand" appeared out of thin air beside Roy and blocked his attack with "Protective Palm" in the blink of an eye.

After a few moves, he unleashed a "flying palm strike".

The overwhelming force of the palm strike sent the mother goat flying.

In the terrifying impact, the room collapsed with a deafening roar, but the spatial boundaries remained intact.

Trajina's body twisted violently in mid-air, like dough, and slammed hard onto it, almost shattering her into pieces.

Taking this opportunity, Roy pulled out the Staff of Summerbeam and chanted a spell.

Then, point a finger at the other person.

"~..."

(Malicious distortion)
At the same time, her long hair flew up from behind her head, turning into golden chains that entangled the wall, forming a fine net.

That's the "Apache Prohibition," specifically designed to seal off space and capture souls.

"what!"

Tragina screamed in agony, her strong body unable to withstand the distortion of the spell.

A moment later, its body shrunk and transformed into an ugly toad.

It jumped around a few times in a panic, creating ripples in the air, as if it was trying to use the spatial abilities that interdimensional beings were good at to escape.

But it had no effect.

Roy's previous "Apache ban" was precisely to prevent this.

He immediately stepped forward, and the demonic hand beside him followed suit.

The toad was smashed into a pulp, and its soul emerged as smoke, twisting and struggling in the air.

Roy pulled a jet-black stone, as black as coal, from his pocket, and as if drawn by an attraction, drew it towards him.

This is an additional prop he created after he previously built "Firac's Soul Cage".

Although not as sturdy as a true soul prison, it is essentially a type of soul gem, possessing the ability to temporarily imprison and seal.

But after a moment, he frowned slightly.

Because this soul gem did not contain any soul fire, like a candle flame.

"Isn't this Tragina's true form?"

Roy understood instantly.

It turns out that from the very beginning, Trajina had been using some kind of sophisticated illusion to deal with him.

This is a power that demons and devils are good at, and with her mixed blood, she may have received an unusual enhancement in this area.

"No, it's not as simple as a regular illusion!"

But soon after, Roy denied his guess.

"It should be a soul projection similar to my 'Projection Technique,' possessing characteristics that are both real and illusory!"
However, does this mean that the main body possesses a level three capability?

It doesn't seem that simple.

Ordinary projection is this mode, but its essence seems to lack a high-end feel; the core is still at the peak level of level two.

However, the "projection technique" it used was somewhat special, allowing it to inherit power in almost 100% of its original form!

Roy had a vague feeling that this was somewhat similar to the characteristic of his "Sage's Proverbs"—the ability to transfer soul energy.

……

Shortly after, Roy left the hotel and went back to the shop.

To his surprise, the other side did not resort to a diversionary tactic.

This is enough to show that the other party is cautious and cunning, and not so easy to deal with.

Shortly after.

Shangcheng District, Logistics Department.

Inside the office.

"More demons have infiltrated the city, and this time, they're a new breed with special powers?"

Upon hearing Roy's report, Hayred rubbed his forehead, feeling a slight headache.

"Descendants of the ancient gods..."

This is indeed a troublesome situation! "We don't know if they've come because of the devil Sinn, so please send more city guards to patrol and be on high alert."

Roy knew in his heart that this wouldn't do much good.

But there's no better way in the short term, so we have to say this.

"it is good."

Hayred knew this too, but he agreed nonetheless.

"Lord Hayred, would you mind telling me what those devils are plotting?"

Is there something in this city that they crave?

Roy thought for a moment and then asked tentatively.

Some things cannot be deduced without sufficient information.

No matter how hard you rack your brains, you still can't see the whole picture.

Only by asking those who possess complete information can the truth be learned.

Therefore, he had no intention of making wild guesses on his own, but instead asked the high-ranking wizard in front of him.

He must know something!
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Hayred hesitated slightly, but still said, "Fine, I'll tell you."

The demons that appear here are related to the original sin of the Gusburs and the origins of the sons of sin, as you may have learned before.

You probably already know the background information, right?

Roy nodded.

Hayred asked, "Have you ever thought about how the Gusburs obtained Protoss power and gained control of the world's will?"

Roy said, "It might be related to the soul."

He spoke vaguely, but what he was thinking about was a kind of source material transfer similar to alchemical talent.

Hayred said, "That's right! It's the soul itself."

The Gusburs, through a peculiar means, allied with the devil and divided up this power!

"An inside-outside attack?" Roy was slightly taken aback.

Hayred said with disdain, "The world's will has an instinct to protect spirituality from being lost outwards."

However, when faced with foreign invasion or when certain internal events lead to the convergence of divine mandate, it will not hesitate to bestow its blessings!

In this way, some individuals may unexpectedly gain considerable power, even the ability to control the world itself.

"Those are heroes and legends..."

Even the origin of the ancient gods!

Roy suddenly felt a sense of enlightenment.

Hayred continued, "Some clever Gusburs discovered this pattern and began to collude with the devil without restraint, mobilizing the power of the Protoss and seizing the authority of the world's will!"

Roy was horrified: "This is damaging the world itself!"

Hayred said, "The kind of thing that benefits oneself at the expense of the public exists everywhere. In the end, if you become strong, won't you gain extraordinary power?"

Later, some exceptionally powerful individuals were even able to transcend this world, enter hell, and become powerful demons…

"This!" Roy was truly astonished.

"You mean, there are Gusburs among the devils?"

"That's right, in Hell, a high-ranking demon called the Gusbur tribe has emerged!"
Because they wield great power over the Protoss, their soul essence is comparable to that of the Old Gods!

Moreover, their crimes primarily involve betraying their own people and betraying the world...

Unwittingly conforming to the laws of the ninth level of hell, yet escaping punishment due to wielding god-level power, they took root and became, in turn, trusted henchmen of Umbator, the ruler of hell!

This brings us to a rule of the Hell dimension.

That is, the fallen become kings.

Throughout history, the devil has been able to seize the power of certain concepts or laws.

After that, they firmly controlled the corresponding channels and continued to draw on the strength of similar entities.

Only the most filthy and depraved are qualified to be kings, or even become the rulers of a plane.

The Gusburs were dark and sinful enough that they seized the opportunity and became the ruling royal family.

And they also seized the right to judge those who came after them in a very hellish way.

"But even so, it's impossible for all Gusburs to benefit, right?"

Roy couldn't help but frown.

"That's impossible. The successful people I mentioned who fell into hell and then became kings are limited to royalty and some powerful figures from Gusbur."

Ordinary people don't have that qualification.

They either perished on the spot, becoming fallen souls bound to the world, or they were reduced to monsters, suffering curses for all eternity, never to be freed.

Many of the wild monsters that now inhabit this fortress world are transformed from them.

After explaining the background, Hayred shifted the topic back to Shinn and Tragina.

"They all came for the souls of the Gusbur people, probably to collect some of the native souls trapped here."

For many kings of hell, that is a highly valuable form of hard currency.

At the same time, it is also the raw material for creating children of sin.

Roy felt that Hayred still hadn't finished telling him what he wanted to say.

He couldn't possibly tell me everything.

However, that's enough.

It is nothing more than certain powers or the power of the world's will.

Thinking of this, Roy suddenly had a thought.

"Could it be that it's for the sake of divinity?"
Could the souls of the Gusbursians also be used as raw materials for divinity?

Hayreth's expression instantly turned serious.

But soon after, he sighed softly.

"About 1000 miles from here, there is a place called the Ruins of Divine Punishment..."

It was the predecessor of this fortress.

They want to unleash divine retribution once again, mobilizing the power of the world's will to destroy this place as well.

This could indeed be a response from Heaven, resulting in the bestowal of a soul fragment of godhood!
After all, in Gusbur's view of the world's will, everyone, including us, is an enemy.

"If we could destroy this city and sacrifice most of its lives and souls, it would be possible; there are precedents to prove it!"

Roy left in shock, a sense of unease creeping into his heart.

I originally thought that what those devils were after was nothing more than the souls of some powerful people, but I never expected their ambitions to be so great.

In that case, even more and stronger demons will continuously come, plotting and causing destruction.

However, at the same time, he also felt a sense of relief.

Even if that day comes, having the freedom to come and go will give you a significant advantage over others.

……

after this.

Having learned some hidden details, Roy paid closer attention to various parts of the city.

As expected, throughout the lower city, there were frequent incidents of demons attacking adventurers or various groups fighting each other.

They are consciously descending through possession or similar means, sending over the personnel needed to launch the divine punishment ritual.

This is actually a continuation of the previous incident. Originally, Shin and others had brought more than 100 members and could begin preparations for the ceremony.

But unexpectedly, their efforts ended in failure, and they were either banished back to their hellish home or captured and sealed away.

Even Shin was imprisoned in the Soul Stone!
They were spies who had been lying in wait for a long time, and they had also taken control of key figures such as the blacksmith Gova and his daughter Inian, giving them considerable advantages in moving around the city.

Now we have to start from scratch.

They even had to take the lower-level route and deploy among the adventurers.

Previously, Trajina was just an ordinary female warrior.

When trapped in a desperate situation in the wild, the demon seized the opportunity to possess him and silently completed the replacement.

The reason her team needed to gather so many supplies was because the team leader had been unknowingly persuaded to go on an adventure to a particularly dangerous place.

After a while, once everyone has been replaced quietly, there will be more convenient conditions for action.

However, after Trajina's exposure, this lead went cold again.

Even if she were to return, she would certainly choose a more discreet method.

Moreover, they would absolutely never dare to appear in front of him again.

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"Forget it, all the myriad things are ultimately about the most crucial factor—strength!"
With sufficient strength, one can adapt to any situation by remaining unchanged!

After understanding all of this, Roy sorted out his thoughts and figured out the correct course of action he should take.

I don't have that much free time or energy.

Instead of being distracted, it's better to focus more on what you should be doing.

Once you advance to level three, you will have the privileges of a high-level wizard.

But just as I was thinking about this.

Suddenly, I was startled and terrified.

"wrong.

The progress made by Trajina and the others is not necessarily just a tiny bit!

They may not necessarily have lost all their previous efforts...

Some crucial things are in Hayred's hands!

And those things, I created them myself!

Roy suddenly understood why Trajina had come looking for him!
……

In the blink of an eye, another year has passed.

Prandtse and Nisa returned from outside together, bringing with them some rumors circulating in the area.

"This is really..."

What on earth happened in the city? Another group of people have launched an attack!

"Those adventurers are really scoundrels!"
All they care about is attacking their own kind in the wild; they kill their own people far more ruthlessly than demons!

Roy learned about the current situation in the lower city from them.

As expected, it was a series of internal power struggles and infighting, with everyone fighting each other.

"There may be some real grudges here, but it is inseparable from the devil's secret seduction."

You all need to be careful, don't get involved, and definitely don't leave the city without permission.

He had to remind him again.

"By the way, since last year, you've been asking us to stay only in the city. Are you worried about any dangers?"

Nisha asked, puzzled.

She is a princess of the kingdom and is very sensitive to all kinds of conspiracies.

Prandtie also pricked up her ears, trying to find out more details.

"In short, this involves level three or even level four danger. Just do as I say!"

Roy didn't explain in detail because even he himself was just guessing and had no substantial evidence.

How do I explain this to Sister Prannoy and Nisha?
Could it be that suspecting one's superior of controlling the Demonized Soul Crystal and the Soul Gem is a way of making a deal with the devil?

The fact that the other party dared to give such vague hints means that they had done things extremely meticulously and were not afraid of being reported.

Moreover, other high-ranking officials may not be unaware of this, and may even be pleased to see it happen.

The goal is simply to control the situation and its impact.

Then we can turn the tables and use those devils.

However, Roy also learned from this that the spiritual equipment he was forging might involve certain rituals and play a key role.

"I originally thought those were standard equipment used to improve the strength of city defense troops or adventurers."

Unexpectedly, it is still shelved to this day.

Hayred...

They're definitely plotting something too!

Roy couldn't care less about all that; he could only continue his experiment.

"Wait until I reach Level 3..."

After level three, the clouds parted and the sun shone through...

Everything will suddenly become clear!

……

"301 → 304 degrees!"

A few days later, Roy completed the crafting of another piece of spiritual equipment.

As always, soul energy fills the natal chart.

The star that symbolizes the "wise words" shines even brighter.

Roy quietly reflected on it for a moment, then a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

"As expected, my hunch was right!"
The potential of this talent could truly reach a level comparable to the current level of soul energy.

Even if it reaches an advanced stage in the future, possessing strength exceeding 1000 degrees, it can still continue to improve!

He is now exploring this talent more and more deeply.

Soon after, a logistics officer arrived with guards to routinely collect the spiritual equipment that Roy had already processed.

Then, however, they informed me of something.

"Lord Hayred invites you in."

Roy thought for a moment, then gathered Prandtse, Nisa, and the others together, took them into the mansion, and then took Alice with him.

This has become his habit in recent years.

Even your boss can't be trusted; be careful!
……

In the office of Shangcheng District.

With a somewhat puzzled expression, Hayred told Roy something.

"His Excellency Beretta is being transferred, and there are only a few years left."

A new leader will arrive then.

Roy didn't reply, he just looked at him quietly.

He thought to himself, "Do you intend to harbor a bandit to enhance your own power and delay the mobilization by sabotaging the situation here?"

The league isn't so easily fooled.

However, Roy soon realized that he had misunderstood his boss.

At least, that's not what he's thinking right now.

"His Excellency Beretta asked me to tell you that a great opportunity to make a fortune is now before you."

After it's done, you'll get a share.

Do you want to do it?"

What exactly is this opportunity?

Roy remained unmoved.

Looking at Roy, who was as calm as still water and whom even he couldn't fathom, Hayred couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"Summon demons, sacrifice their souls..."

Similarly, feedback can be obtained from the world's will!
To be honest, we once considered bypassing you to carry out this plan.

But no matter how much he calculated, he still couldn't gather enough Soul Stones and the equipment needed for the ritual.

I can only have an open and honest talk with you to speed up this plan.

We want to remove all restrictions and mobilize all resources so you can finish it quickly!

Immediately, Hayred used "telecommunications" to tell Roy that they had mastered a secret method to summon demons and bring them over to be slaughtered!
If everything goes smoothly, you will also be able to receive feedback from the world's will and obtain soul fragments!

However, this behavior is dangerous because it could lead to the projection of a demigod or even a higher-ranking demon.

The mages will covet it.

Angels and Titans also tried to stop it.

Those are all potential risks.

What Hayred didn't tell Roy was that he had tried every possible way to bypass him over the years, while also speeding up the process with the help of Gova and Kaher.

But no matter how I calculate it, it's never enough.

Even the crucial steps were not handled with confidence.

So, it still falls on him.

"Summoning demons for a sacrifice?"

A glint flashed in Roy's eyes.

This is essentially similar to what the devil is about to do, it's just a matter of who strikes first.

Unexpectedly, this was their real purpose!
"Very well, I will follow your arrangements."

He hesitated for a moment, then agreed for the time being.

"You're very wise; this saves me the trouble of explaining."

Whether it was genuine or not, Hayred praised Roy.

Roy smiled, but secretly he was cursing.

You are a high-ranking wizard, how could I possibly say no?
However, a verbal agreement is just that—a verbal agreement.