Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 686 Dominating the World (4-in-1)

A moment later, in front of the alchemy table.

Roy held a piece of wood he had just found and secretly used the fire magic granted by the Golden Dragon's talent to quickly char and carbonize it.

Then, to Freya's astonishment, he activated his innate ability.

Yellowing!
Mysterious spirituality activated magic, acting upon the black charcoal.

Its surface is covered with fine, honeycomb-like golden patterns, with carbon atoms vibrating and oscillating.

Immediately, in the highly active magic field, it is connected to four adjacent crystals of the same kind through covalent bonds, forming a stable crystal structure.

When Roy opened his palm, his mental energy swept away the black debris, revealing a diamond the size of a peanut.

"It's a diamond!"

Is this a reverse "activation technique," or is it caused by high temperature and high pressure?
No, that doesn't seem to be it!

This is etiolation!

Freya was already a qualified alchemist and had some knowledge of the Yellow Transformation technique, but she had not yet developed a soul talent.

However, they do have some insight and knowledge.

He quickly realized what was going on.

"That's right. Charcoal and diamonds are both made of carbon, only their crystal structures are different."

The xanthation process can create similar products by recombining and compressing the carbon atom lattice.

Roy smiled, a sense of sudden realization washing over him.

Once you achieve this, the possibilities extend far beyond simply performing the "turning carbon into diamonds" trick.

Soon, Roy improved upon the sorcery skill "Diamond Skin" that came from his teacher.

He combined his alchemical talents, such as [elemental separation] and [refining and purification], to create a unique alchemical sorcery that quickly covered the body with carbon elements, forming a dense, enchanted diamond.

Ordinary diamonds are already the hardest known substance in nature, with a Mohs hardness of 10.

It has extremely high compressive strength and wear resistance.

However, its drawback is that it is also quite brittle.

Diamonds can be shattered by striking them with a hammer or similar object.

However, "diamond skin" is never just an ordinary diamond.

It is a defensive witchcraft formed by reversing the "activation technique".

The spell model itself already contains considerable magical energy.

Combined with specially crafted enchanted diamonds, it is further endowed with impact resistance and high-temperature resistance.

Most of these spells tend to be developed in the direction of physical resistance, which can achieve good results.

The only differences are the condensation rate and the manufacturing cost.

That depends on each person's ability.

Some people have difficulty extracting and manufacturing it.

For example, people like Frost.

You must prepare valuable materials in advance, so that you can use them as a life-saving trick in critical moments.

And some people.

For example, Roy.

There's no need to go through all that trouble.

He only needs to use [Blackening] to dry-burn the skin, then use [Whitening] to purify the carbon element matrix, and then use [Yellowing] to recombine it.

This allows for the direct modification of artificial meat, or even one's own flesh and blood.

The series of steps may seem complicated, but in reality, they are all engraved in the soul, forming innate witchcraft.

Therefore, they can all be cast using spell-like techniques.

He began to think about using it as ordinary armor in the "armor layering" technique.

Combined with the carbonization of the Platinum Armor, it is possible to cast spells without materials, and it is also a normal "immunity to physical attacks"!
……

"Swift Slash!"

"Sky Eagle Strike!"

"Fang Sting!"

Shortly after, on the training field.

Roy stood still, unmoved.

His body was covered with millimeter-thick "diamond skin," crystal clear, like a statue.

Despite the fierce attacks from Nisa, Prandtse, and Anjali, there was no sign of them breaking through her defenses.

In fact, at a microscopic level that is difficult for the naked eye to see, even thin skin can be damaged by cracks.

But Roy's magical energy enveloped it, and in a moment the matter was reorganized and the structure was repaired.

If he wanted, he could even conjure up thicker armor.

This constitutes a de facto absolute defense.

A moment later, Roy laughed loudly, his imposing aura deterring the three men, and nodded in satisfaction.

"My mastery of this witchcraft far surpasses that of my teacher."

The efficiency of the spell must be at least three to five times that of his... no, seven or eight times!

At the same time, I can also grant others similar armor, enchanting objects with permanent, qualitative enhancements!

With a casual wave of his hand, a thin layer of transparent armor plates immediately appeared on the armor of the three men.

This is also called "diamond skin".

Perhaps "coating" would be a more accurate description.

"Crystallization coating"!
Nisha raised her hand to look at it and couldn't help but exclaim, "Alchemy, it's truly amazing!"

"If you transform it into soft skin, and then combine it with a magic array, it can completely absorb magic power, as well as additional damage such as sound waves and vibrations."

That's true magic.

Roy didn't take it seriously.

What he wanted to achieve was a true "invincible golden body," at least completely invincible across the three levels of earthly beings.

It cannot be broken without divine power.

We are still far from it now.

……

Back in the lab, Roy began exploring the spell once more.

He plans to create the ultimate defense system of "crystallized coating", "diamond skin", and "invincible golden body".

The "coating" feature is suitable for "armoring" existing puppets.

Our overall strength will surely be further enhanced.

However, the term "yellowing" is not only used in this context.

Soon, Roy tried to combine it with "Flamemer's sudden wealth" and "The Spirit of Zossimus".

As the mercury danced like a snake, it gradually condensed into a ball in the air, and its original color gradually turned yellow, becoming a glittering gold.

After that, it rapidly transformed into the radiant gold within Zabiel's magic gold.

This alchemical method was something Roy had already mastered long ago.

It could even be said that he had already studied the secret technique of "Yellowing" before.

Based on these studies, it was possible to condense the core of [Yellow Transformation] and transform it into a talent.

But it's as if "resurrection" is engraved in the soul, becoming an innate form of witchcraft.

The improvement brought about by converting into alchemy talent is enormous.

Only then did he connect these pieces of knowledge, fully understand and apply them.

"The study of reddening should also follow this pattern."

From exploring esoteric arts to developing innate sorcery, until it becomes an instinct to be used at will.

By then, with the four colors combined into one, there might be an even greater integration and fusion!

As Roy pondered, the girl's skull suddenly floated in, reminding him that there was new information.

"His Excellency Legatus has summoned you to an emergency meeting."

"Did something happen?"

"An order has been issued from the Alliance!"

"Oh?"

Roy, still somewhat unsatisfied, came out of the alchemy room to meet them.

Upon arriving at the conference room and connecting with Legatos via interdimensional communication, he couldn't help but frown.

"What? Launch a preemptive attack on mages and drive them out of this world?"

******
"Your department has been in a strategic standoff with the mages for many years, but recently, the tidal patterns of the Secret Martial Plane have changed, and it will become difficult to travel to this side of the 'Ailen Starfield' under the control of the Achinila.

This also means that for at least the next century, opportunities will be in our favor, which can be considered a period of strategic opportunity.

If they are attacked, they will most likely retreat rather than send out legendary mages.

If it really comes to that, we can send in the Grand Wizard, who can also achieve a strategic balance.

The magical crystal ball reflected the image of the person opposite.

He was a dignified middle-aged man.

Beyond the starry sky, there is the red-robed governor "Akenin" from the Seven Towers Alliance.

Although he was not a great wizard, he was already a peak level three expert.

Moreover, their status within the Wizard Tower hierarchy is highly respected, far exceeding that of ordinary governors.

Such individuals are typically seasoned and highly accomplished individuals with the potential for advancement.

Moreover, orders to launch an attack like this are not made by just one or two people.

It must have a high-ranking wizard behind it, as well as the support of the Alliance Council.

Sure enough, after Aknin gave a brief explanation, several ghostly projections appeared on the empty high-backed stone chair beside him.

"The supporting troops, as well as the necessary supplies for the war, will be dispatched soon."

"You should also prepare as soon as possible."

……

"Legatus, are we really going to follow orders?"

After ending the call, Roy glanced at his thoughtful colleague and asked a question.

"We have orders from above, and we have no choice but to obey."

Legatos looked somewhat melancholy.

It seems he wasn't too keen on fighting this war either.

"I used to think that after Hitches died, we and the mages would have at least a decade or so of peace and could live in harmony."

Unexpectedly, the situation changed drastically.

However, judging from Lord Akening's tone, is it due to a change in the situation in the 'Alan Starfield' of the Yachinila-controlled region?

This involves the grand wizards' plans for conquering the stars. We are but a small part of the world, merely pawns on a global scale, unable to see the whole picture.

It seems the only option left is to prepare properly.

Roy adjusted his mindset slightly and quickly came to his senses.

The Seven Towers Alliance sent themselves here with the intention of preparing for war.

Having been in charge for over 20 years, in a relatively peaceful environment, he has actually had quite a lot of free time.

Moreover, as high-ranking wizards stationed here, Legatos and I still have a great deal of say in how to fight and other specific operations.

Similar to the usual "tax farming system," in these remote colonies, the ones who actually did the work were always the ones in charge.

Unless absolutely necessary, the higher authorities will not interfere excessively, thus affecting the initiative of high-level wizards.

On the contrary, they will provide support in terms of manpower and resources, and strategic protection at the level of a Grand Wizard will also be provided.

Therefore, all I need to do is follow the alliance's orders in the general direction and actively prepare for battle.

There's still time to arrange some things that were planned beforehand.

……

Over the next few months, the interdimensional teleportation array was activated several times, resulting in a significant increase in both personnel and supplies.

Because the mages have the technology to detect teleportation fluctuations, there was no large-scale mobilization in the short term.

However, various small and rare supplies and classified intelligence began to arrive one after another.

Roy took this opportunity to apply for funding to upgrade his three-headed dragon Trekephalos.

The technology and materials it uses were already sufficient to supply a level three puppet; all that's missing now is an energy core.

However, Roy has some knowledge of the "Heart of Mogimor" of the Mogis civilization, and with the technological advancements of recent years, his wizard level has also been promoted to advanced.

The conditions for upgrading and transforming it were fully met, so the transformation was actively carried out.

Flesh and blood, metal, key components, and so on.

The weapons they carry must also meet the corresponding standards.

The newly matured "coating" technology was also naturally put into use.

Because it is a large puppet, this "coating" can even reach a thickness of centimeters.

This adds even more defensive power to the reinforced scales.

Roy originally intended to use this level of puppet on the front lines, to wear the thickest armor and take the most brutal beatings.

Previously, relying solely on the Radiant Gold Armor Plates, it was actually cut off by Hitches, which was quite a failure.

However, with this improvement, the "Invincible Golden Body" has been partially achieved, and even if Hitches is resurrected, it certainly won't be so easy to do.

Other small puppets and all sorts of creations can also be widely used.

……

Before we knew it, the year was coming to an end.

Legatos pulled Roy aside and asked him about the battle plan.

"The higher-ups have ordered us to launch an offensive. Should we declare war openly, or find an excuse to lure them out and then launch a surprise attack to decapitate them?"

He wasn't asking this out of boredom.

Or perhaps you have no idea what to do.

Rather, it's because it relates to whether provisions such as the Lawgiver Protection Convention are in effect.

It might save your life at some point in the future.

Because this is a serious matter, I need to discuss it with Roy.

"Let's declare war openly."

Roy thought about it and decided to follow the rules this time.

"Even the advantage of going first isn't enough to seal the deal, so it's better to declare war."

Sure enough, Legatus thought the same thing.

They readily agreed.

But then we need to have a legitimate reason for doing so.

Even just an excuse.

After some discussion, they suddenly realized that the previous killings of Wolf and Esselin were a ready-made excuse.

The monks actually had many secret plots and had been in contact with them.

At the same time, the native level three powerhouses will also become pawns in the struggle.

Besides Sarenos, there were several other level-three warriors on the ground.

It's not necessarily true that we need their help; simply remaining neutral and observing during the war is enough.

But Roy never expected things to go according to his plan.

He remained prepared for all the powerful natives to seize the opportunity to rise up against him and Legatus.

When that time comes, the permanent military forces stationed on the floating islands will also have to be put to use.

"Hopefully it won't develop to that point in the end."

Just in case.

Moreover, compared to that, the real trouble comes from the mages summoning other helpers, or even the arrival of legendary mages.

When we get to that point, we'll have to run as fast as we can.

If necessary, we must be prepared to fake our death, use a body double, or resort to any other means!

After much deliberation, Roy decided to forge a magical artifact that could effectively prevent the worst-case scenario before the war broke out.

Its name is "Substitute Puppet," and it is considered one of the top-tier puppet creations. It involves knowledge from many interdisciplinary fields, including soul studies, cursed seals, and contracts.

"Fortunately, I have a wide range of interests, and I know a little about all sorts of things... a little about them!"

I immediately prepared a list of materials and submitted it.

******
"Lord Roy."

This is a list of resources that were recently transported via the teleportation array.

There is a batch of special materials that require your signature upon receipt.

Not long after, it was still the end of the year.

Roy returned to the warehouse to conduct another inspection.

Bokre and Reilly accompanied the inspection.

Roy glanced at the items discreetly, then picked up several pieces of floral fabric and some dirty cotton that he had somehow found.

He casually twirled it and felt that it was old and worn. The blue cotton cloth with white flowers had turned yellow, and the edges of the red plaid pattern still had fine holes that looked like they had been eaten by insects.

However, when illuminated by the Eye of Hermes, it emitted an eerie purplish-red light, and there seemed to be scarlet bloodstains within it.

"Kukra's Skin (Level 4)..."

The object, from the world of dolls in a bizarre dimension, was taken from a cursed doll possessing terrifying mobility.

Its name is 'Kukla', which contains the curse of immortality and the ability to parasitize the soul of its host.

Even if it is broken into pieces, it will still retain remnants of its laws…

Next up are similar cotton balls.

"Kukra's Flesh and Blood (Level 3)..."

The word "kukra" leans towards magical dolls possessed by ancient curses, and in wizarding language, it is often used to refer to doll-like items made by wizards.

According to Roy, it is exactly as its name suggests, possessing certain conceptual characteristics that are just what he needs to use.

If the soldiers and horses are not moving, the grain and grass will go first.

This is the "deployment fee" that the league requested.

A high-ranking wizard serving the Seven Towers Alliance cannot be dismissed with mere empty promises.

……

Back in the alchemy room, Roy casually handed them all to Freya.

He instructed, "Use your tailoring skills to make a few rag dolls."

After listening, Freya asked about the size, style, and other specifications, and then began to make it stitch by stitch.

Among the various auxiliary skills she learned, sewing dolls was naturally included.

I learned this from the Puppet Queen when I was traveling through the world of Torrad.

Roy himself also used Kurak's skin and flesh to make a small bag the size of a playing card.

The structure of this thing is very simple. At first glance, it looks like a piece of scrap cloth sewn together and stuffed with some cotton.

However, things started to get complicated after Roy stuffed his own hair and blood into it, then used magic to bring it to life and transform it into a lump of flesh and blood the size of a baby's heart.

"This is a 'Life Connection Vessel' created by alchemy. By using this to cast spells, one can establish a channel of life connection between oneself and this creation."

When necessary, it can quickly transfer the soul, or even directly use it as a vessel for a living being.

Utilizing readily available supernatural powers is probably the fastest way to achieve this goal.

However, Roy's purpose was not to use such a thing, but to truly master the technology of connection and transfer.

During this process, he used his talent to trigger abilities such as the "Catalogue of All Learning" and "Reverse Engineering".

Through practice, I've also organized the techniques related to the "substitute doll" series.

"Lord Roy, it's ready."

Soon, Freya's work was finished, and a cat-sized cloth tiger with a childlike appearance appeared in her hand.

Roy took it and looked at it.

Without saying much, he simply stuffed the flesh and blood heart inside.

Spellcasting, sewing, offering!

Next comes the ongoing ritual magic, waiting for the connection channel to take shape.

……

After that, Roy ordered Freya to continue sewing several more items in various styles, such as "rabbit," "frog," "doll," "bear," "duck," and "mouse."

These are no longer substitute dolls, but a different series.

A cursed wizard's artifact from the Sigirion Tower—the Cursed Puppet!
Their designs don't matter; what really matters is the corresponding magic array.

"Feeling transfer, movement imitation, and damage transfer!"
Using these secret techniques, combined with my current knowledge of alchemy, I can create cursed golems to achieve similar effects…

This is also achieved through the technology stack of 'substitute dolls,' and at least 50% of the spells and incantations used in them are interconnected!

If "substitute dolls" are primarily for personal use, then these "cursed puppets" are for use against enemies.

Roy crafted six in one go, using up all the materials from the Kurak monsters he had brought.

Most of the items produced in this way are disposable and are considered consumables.

However, their grade is not low; they are all genuine level three.

However, since it hasn't been filled with the enemy's flesh and blood yet, it can only be considered a semi-finished product for now.

Its correct usage is to immediately concoct it after obtaining the flesh and blood of the enemy, as well as other substances that can be used as a medium for casting spells, and then use it for curses.

Roy had a good reason for getting this thing—to use it, if necessary, to control the strong natives and coerce them into serving the alliance.

What constitutes "when necessary," who should be controlled, and how much unexpected damage will occur?

Isn't it up to you to decide?
The Seven Towers Alliance turned a blind eye to this.

Anyway, all they care about is the final result. As long as the rest is generally acceptable and they don't create anything too outrageous, that's fine.

……

With these preparations completed, the new year has arrived.

During this period, various pre-war preparations were being carried out intensively.

The city below, in January.

At the location of the giant palm print.

Two first-level wizards who had just returned from a mission were passing by and were about to fly up when they saw the orphans in the orphanage being summoned not far away.

They also prepared to go to the island by taking a floating platform called a "suspended ladder".

The two listened from a distance, as if it were under the guise of "visiting" or "receiving instruction."

"It's probably going to be war, either against the natives or against the sorcerers."

One of the wizards suddenly spoke.

The other person didn't say much, but simply nodded in agreement.

The news was secretly passed from Roy and Legatos to their respective followers, and then to their confidants on the floating island.

Then came the wizards from all sides.

More and more people are vaguely aware of this.

This wasn't something Roy and Legatus were spreading around like gossips; rather, the preparation of various supplies, the mobilization of personnel, and the arrangements for personnel were all traceable.

War isn't something that can be resolved simply by Roy and Legatus getting the mood to attack the other side and take down the mage towers.

This requires a great wizard to block the starry sky, cut off shipping routes, and various other coordination efforts.

The interdimensional teleportation array will also be completely shut down when necessary.

Therefore, there will be signs beforehand.

Such signs, of course, could not be hidden from those who were observant.

Once again, the intelligence was relayed to the mages and presented to Oyd and Balira.

******
Inside the Mage Tower.

In the central ventricle.

Two archmages sat in a futuristic command center, discussing the intelligence they had just received.

"The situation with the wizards is getting increasingly worse!"

Are they planning to attack us?

Some things are actually out in the open.

The tidal patterns of the Secret Martial Plane have changed, making travel from the Ellen Starfield to this side more difficult, which means the situation will be unfavorable for them.

It's highly likely that the wizards will take advantage of the situation.

"Don't scare yourself. The situation on all sides is very complex and not so easy to change. It's better to maintain the status quo!"

Oyd wasn't blind to this intelligence; rather, he saw that the gains and losses of a world were nothing more than a trivial matter for wizards and mages.

Without a change in the overall situation, mutual attacks are of little significance.

Because it's not a skill to conquer it.

It only counts if we can hold on!

However, maintaining control also requires considering the costs of governance!

What remnants of the defeated side might remain, using guerrilla tactics to infiltrate and sabotage, causing considerable trouble?

These are all things that add to the cost of governance.

Moreover, a hundred years or so is not a long time for them.

Once the tide has passed, we can make a comeback.

"What if the overall situation changes?"
What if they use this place as a scapegoat...?

Libara, however, spoke to Oyd with some concern.

Oyd was somewhat troubled.

He couldn't answer that question.

Even if one advances to the level of a Grand Mage, one is still essentially a pawn.

As for the chess pieces, they have no right to make pronouncements about the overall situation.

"Forget it, no matter what, let's submit another report and prepare for multiple scenarios!"

The risk of war is rising rapidly, and we can only rely on ourselves!

Actually, it's not just myself.

If we can unite the indigenous people and effectively guide them to work for us, we can still organize a considerable number of people.

The worst-case scenario is that those people are all opportunists who will only place their bets once the conditions are clear.

As a result, just as this thought came to mind, the ball of light floating in the air suddenly shone brightly.

"An unusual energy fluctuation has been detected in the enemy's main city, and a large-scale interdimensional teleportation array has been activated!"

This is an urgent intelligence report sent back from the forward monitoring outpost.

Immediately afterwards, a red light appeared.

"Warning: Celestial Energy Anomaly!"

The outer reaches of space are being blocked; stargazing is ineffective, interdimensional teleportation is ineffective, and interdimensional communication is ineffective!

"The wizard has issued a declaration of war! Accusing us of harboring native criminals..."

Oyd's face immediately darkened.

……

"Let's get started!"

Similar warnings were also heard on the floating islands.

Roy and Legatos immediately sensed the anomaly in the sky.

They went outside to take a look and found that the once azure sky had become covered with dark clouds.

The pitch-black chains, like a giant net covering the entire planet, were faintly visible.

But this scene did not last long, and gradually disappeared along with the flow of celestial energy.

The real indication of this is that cross-dimensional communication and transmission functions are hindered.

This, of course, cannot prevent special frequency bands and special ceremonies.

However, the regular ones are unusable for the time being.

"The order from above is to cleanly and decisively eliminate the mage faction and completely control Yodakara!"

If it drags on for too long, it will be detrimental.

Roy and Legatos had already conducted numerous simulations and immediately used the teleportation beacon to rush to the front lines.

That was the place they chose, a place called Metopo.

From there, one can see the towering mage tower, shaped like a pyramid, suspended in the air like a divine creation.

Along with Roy and the others, a large number of personnel and supplies were also transported over.

Cities across the country also launched a major battle simultaneously.

But the struggle there was irrelevant; the two immediately launched an attack on the mage tower.

……

In the air, as Legatus cast his spell, a massive chain descended from nowhere.

That was a method left behind in this world by the great wizards who conquered this place in the past.

The "Net of All Spirits" restrained the mage tower, preventing it from teleporting around immediately.

Then, as expected, four large war golems, the "Arcane Military Police," were deployed.

Roy had seen this monster, which was over 50 meters tall and resembled a skyscraper, long ago.

Legatus, equally worldly-wise, showed no expression on his face.

However, the vast majority of the people who accompanied them were completely stunned.

"Such a massive puppet..."

Even the second-level experts, including Borek and Ruilier, were completely intimidated by it.

But in a short while, six golems appeared out of thin air, each a huge war machine no smaller than the other.

One of them was a pseudo-level 4 experimental body, exceeding 100 meters in size and clearly of the "Giant Warrior" level.

These are war golems that have been stored here for a long time, specifically for use against mages.

They all resemble giant gorillas, and are equipped with magical cannons, power armor, and other devices.

The fighting is now deafening.

However, while these momentums are impressive, they are far from enough to determine the outcome.

At least in the short term, it is impossible to determine a winner immediately.

Roy and his men had also planned ahead, immediately sending out all sorts of puppets and deploying troops to take the cities in the rear first.

……

The few days passed quickly.

"Lord Roy, Lord Legatus, Tosah, Frey, Mogus and other cities have all been captured, and their respective kings have agreed to join us in eradicating the mage forces!"

"Very well, continue."

After Roy and the others made a quick decision, they found that the battle situation was indeed rapidly turning in their favor.

What they are now fighting for is the power from the natives.

But just then, a spatial fluctuation suddenly came from somewhere ahead.

Roy and Legatos immediately went outside, looking at each other warily, only to find that it was Oyd and Libara projecting themselves.

They never came out of the mage tower; instead, they relied on this fortified city to hide safely inside.

Oyd's projected avatar wore a look of grief and indignation, as well as a deep sense of anguish.

"You two are far too greedy!"

His subtext was that we're all just working people, and in this standoff on the front lines, we should just keep quiet and not say anything.

Why risk your life?

Roy and Legatos exchanged a glance.

It was actually quite a helpless situation.

If the alliance wants to take this place, what methods do they, as high-ranking wizards, have?
But after a short while, Oyd said, "In that case, you can have this world. We'll take our leave!"

The mage tower suddenly unleashed its power, its immense energy breaking free of its chains, leaving behind two battle-damaged arcane policemen, numerous war golems, and a troop of servants.

It actually shattered the void and escaped to the outside of the starry sea.

“He actually ran away!”

Roy and Legatus, who had been preparing for this for a long time, were greatly shocked.

What decisiveness!
Old mage, you're ruthless!
(End of this chapter)