Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 697 Attacking the Star Gate (4-in-1)

"So... so big..."

Many of the Fran aliens felt a chill run down their spines and trembled uncontrollably.

My megalophobia is acting up.

Thump thump!
More and more people knelt down to worship this extraordinary and great being.

However, the blurry figure that stretched across the sky never paid any attention to them.

"Roy, Legatos." The familiar voice, booming like thunder, resounded directly in his mind, "Are you ready?"

"Your Excellency the High Wizard, everything is ready!"

We've been eagerly anticipating this, and are just waiting for your command!

Roy and Legatus responded.

"Very good. Your conquest of Fran Star and completion of basic construction have made a great contribution to the Alliance."

The upgrades in internal qualifications and authority levels will be settled and paid out by the alliance.

In addition, I will personally offer either material goods or knowledge as a reward; you may choose one!

As their mental thoughts surged, a mysterious message entered their minds.

The two high-ranking wizards instantly discovered a huge form emerging from it, filled with countless options.

Roy glanced at it briefly and was slightly disappointed to find that there was no detailed information about Star Antimony.

Everyone has the basic principles and introductory knowledge of this kind of thing. If you have strong enough self-learning ability, you can borrow and copy it from the library.

But how exactly to build it depends on one's skill.

After thinking about it, he decided to ignore that thing for now and choose a secret method related to the gods.

Legatos, on the other hand, demanded sorcery related to bloodline transformation.

A moment later, the things appeared out of thin air in front of them.

Roy's gaze swept over the floating parchment scroll before him. The ancient runes in the title glowed with a blood-red hue and writhed like twisted worms.

The Statue of Gods!
This is a technique related to the harvesting of faith and the forging of divinity, and it also involves the most powerful and terrifying alchemical secret in the world—the profound mystery of creating gods!
Originally, "divine offspring" referred to divine beings that should not exist in the world. As souls that died young, or offspring of gods, they lived on in an ugly and twisted way, defying the laws of nature.

This could be seen as the corpse of a deity, or the spirit of an aborted fetus, etc...

It is taboo and polluted in all planes and worlds, but at the same time, it is also an excellent object for research and utilization.

Due to some special seal, after Roy read it, the writing on the scroll kept disappearing, and symbols were etched into his mind like twisted worms.

Then, miraculously, it appeared in the corner of the natal chart.

A small constellation shaped like a worm, complete with countless tiny, barely perceptible stars.

[Alchemy talent gain in progress (100%)]

【Godly Demon Golem (Gold Rank)】

[The art of forging powerful golems with divine attributes, imbued with divine essence, and infused with forbidden knowledge related to the birth of gods.]

"Ok?"

Roy's eyes flickered slightly, and he was secretly surprised.

Just by acquiring "knowledge," one gains an additional "talent"?
It ignores the laws governing soul compatibility, seemingly due to the unique nature of the soul's origin.

"This thing might be useful on the golem of the Golden Dragon God..."

But compared to the abominations, the Golden Dragon God worshipped by the Golden Dragon People is already considered a true god; is there any need for such a waste?

Roy thought to himself that it was still necessary to distinguish between the concepts of "false god" and "divine evil".

These two are completely different.

Only gods who have fallen, died, or been corrupted by some terrible and bizarre thing become "divine evils," and the Golden Dragon God did not go down that path.

Moreover, the divine knowledge and witchcraft related to creating gods contained within this knowledge are more important than actually using it to create some kind of "divine abomination".

Some knowledge is itself a taboo and a form of pollution; the moment one acquires it, one is cursed, let alone any exploration or experimentation!
You could say this is a key.

It's not that we really expect to use it to create any divine monsters, but rather to use this relatively safe method to peek into the mysteries of the birth of gods!

However, there is little opportunity to investigate further in the short term.

Roy snapped out of his reverie and listened as Marechal said, "Now, I'm going to issue a new mission..."

Capture the gate to Nard!

……

a few days later.

In the high-level conference room of Gonde Tower.

"The situation seems to be quite good in other parts of the Ellen Starfield."

The alliance has conquered multiple worlds and seized the colonies of the Ellenians…

The Ellen Star People, the overlords of the Ellen Starfield, are actually considered a demigod-level civilization.

Their warships also possess the most advanced technological capabilities, enough to reach the "Angel" class.

Therefore, even a great wizard must be careful.

However, his colleagues seemed to be playing well, and the ground attack went very smoothly.

High Priest Mareshar seized the opportunity and ordered them to capture the Stargate as scheduled, which also reflected the intentions of other factions.

While the situation is still favorable, we should seize the opportunity to attack the star gate and take advantage of the terrain.

If we miss the opportunity and allow the mages to recover, not only will the Stargate itself be lost, but even the already captured Fran Star could be lost again!

Roy and Legatus already knew that, from any perspective, they needed to complete this task as soon as possible.

Just then, Artedia came to report: "My lord, the Alliance's high-ranking wizards have arrived."

A moment later, the two went downstairs and watched as the flying magical beast, the griffin, arrived in the distance.

Sitting on its back was a witch wearing a pointed wizard's hat and dressed in an old-fashioned style.

Several subordinates followed behind, each riding a griffin, a bat-winged beast, or other such creature.

"Welcome, Your Excellency Damanifi!"

The two bowed to each other in greeting.

Damanifi also said, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Roy, Lord Legatos!"

This is a summoning wizard specializing in beast taming, a level three wizard named Damanifi.

Roy and Legatos had already learned a little about the other party, knowing that he was a mature wizard with a lifespan of around 1500 years and possessed sufficient strength.

She has come to take over from the two of them to oversee this world. In the next few years, other high-level wizards may be sent here.

If we can spare some manpower, or if new people are promoted.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the two sides quickly proceeded with the formal handover.

In this war, Roy will take away the legions belonging to Aug and Tugor, and draw most of the troops, wizards, and apprentices from Fran.

Only Morey's Fifth Legion and some native security forces were left in Damanifi.

All we need to do is prevent natives from causing trouble and mages from flanking and causing damage.

However, Senior Tinas will stay behind to continue her research on the Golden Dragon bloodline.

A few wizards, including Mogos and Hurgh, will also stay behind to continue the research and development of metallic hydrogen, blue salt, and armor.

They still belong to Roy, but are assigned to missions and stationed on Fran.

******
After more than a month.

Balagonde, a suburb of the city.

Inside the largest teleportation array on the entire planet.

Roy and the others are ready to depart.

"Sir, the anchor point is ready!"

"Lock onto stargate, launch beacon!"

"Beacon ready!"

"Alright, activate the magic array!"

Around the magic circle, 12 wizards stood in a circle, each holding a special staff, and chanted incantations together.

A powerful magical resonance emerged.

For a moment, tremors also came from deep underground.

As the earth's energy was extracted, the runes of the entire teleportation array lit up one by one, like a giant clock face, each displaying the light of numbers.

Roy stood in the center of the magic circle, feeling the vibration and boiling of magic beneath his feet.

In the void, the blinding white light gushing forth was like a massive torrent rushing towards us.

In an instant, all 12 wizards raised their staffs at the same time, their incantations overlapping completely, turning into a buzzing sound that was close to thunder.

Space tore open, revealing a deep and boundless dark void.

Inside, there are tiny specks of light forming star-like dots.

The target of their attack on this mission is the Nard Star Gate, which leads to the Central Star Region!
"..."

(Teleportation)

Roy activated the magic.

Whoosh!
The light enveloped everyone.

As the pillar of light shot into the sky, a mighty torrent of light flowed through the gate, vanishing from its original location and instantly appearing at the other end of the distant starry sky.

……

Shortly after.

Near the star gate.

On a desolate, uninhabited alien planet.

The figures of the group appeared one after another through the magic circle, and then quickly got to work.

Once a person's physique reaches level one (15-100 degrees or higher), they enter the "extraordinary" stage that level zero beings look up to, possessing tenacious vitality such as the ability to survive severe injuries and reattach severed limbs.

Some individuals possess special talents, such as Roy's "animation ability," which can even allow them to regenerate half of their destroyed body on their own.

As for enhancements like demonized hearts and blood mercury, those are commonplace—provided there are enough resources to enhance them.

Like Roy, who underwent the transformation of his blood mercury and heart a long time ago.

Therefore, the vast majority of those who were able to follow and fight had similar enhancements.

This gives them the ability to live in space or on barren planets.

However, in places lacking air and proper soil and water, and with extreme temperature differences between day and night, they are still subject to environmental influences and are continuously weakened.

If you stay still, the mercury in your blood will continue to consume energy, and your magic supply will be somewhat insufficient.

"Distribute the magic stones immediately, and set up the temporary camp!"

Roy personally gave the order and oversaw the matter, and then went outside to check the situation beyond the positioning anchor point.

As a result, a large area of ​​ruins was discovered more than 100 kilometers away, along with various alien species that had perished there.

"These……

"They were enemies killed by Lord Marechal!"

The great wizard Mareshar has reached the stage of a fifth-level true god.

Even without the physical body taking action, the mere avatar of a thought can easily kill any living being on earth.

However, even if an incarnation reaches the limit that the material world can withstand, it is still only a level three existence.

Furthermore, one must be wary of the enemy's legendary mage locking onto the main body and launching a surprise attack.

Therefore, He did not personally attack the fortress located on the other side of the star gate.

This is Roy and the others' mission.

Roy withdrew his gaze from the ruins and said to Legatos beside him, "The situation over there is unclear. The only thing we know is that Archmage Rum and his team of arcane mages may be there."

This time, it seems we'll truly have to face him.

Legatus chuckled.

"He got away last time, but this time, it won't be so easy!"

Behind the star gate lies the central star field, where war is also raging!
Moreover, if he were to flee back, his reputation and interests would be severely damaged, leaving him with no other choice!

Previously, Delifa had also advised and analyzed various aspects of Archmage Rum and the overall situation, and had made some predictions about this.

At this point, the two of them looked up at the same time.

Above the desolate planet where they landed, in a place as bright as the moon hanging high, was a huge steel structure connected by multiple attached circular corridors.

It forms a war satellite with six large "wings" and is also a war fortress.

From there, one can observe this area, and soon, numerous suits of armor appeared.

That wasn't the armor of the Fran aliens, but the armor of the Ellen aliens.

"Enemy attack!"

Soon, alarms also sounded in the expeditionary force's camp.

Their location was on this desolate planet, where the war fortress was turned away from them.

While this was not conducive to a direct attack, it provided a strategic buffer for an early landing.

Therefore, the enemy armor also needs to go a little around the desolate planet to get there.

The expeditionary force's armored army was ready, and numerous cannons fired simultaneously.

In an instant, elements intertwined, and magic roared.

However, because both sides were testing each other's firepower, the battle quickly ended in a draw.

After suffering some losses, the Star Gate defenders quickly retreated, leaving no corpses behind.

It wasn't until the advance force pursued and attempted to reach the vicinity of the war fortress that they realized their weapons had misfired.

"Report! We are being suppressed by a magic-suppressing field!"

Roy and Legatos heard about it, their expressions slightly tense, but they didn't show any surprise.

Because this was information that was already known.

"A magic-suppressing domain!"

"This is a wide-area force field connected by the 'Spell Nullification Barrier,' which will render many enchanted gunpowders and elemental energies imbued by enchanted spells ineffective!"
Although we have prepared for such situations as much as possible, we still have to use similar processes in order to manufacture high-energy explosives.

Now it all depends on whether each side is adequately prepared!

The effect of this barrier is quite strong; it can even affect pure chemical energy.

However, it is not endless.

Because it uses an antimatter-like annihilation technique to counteract magical energy, only at a higher multiplier.

With enough energy, it is still possible to reverse it and thus break the code.

Moreover, maintaining this barrier consumes resources every single second.

Roy immediately ordered the dropping of several tactical nuclear bombs and large missiles made of metallic hydrogen from a distance near the war fortress.

Amidst the deafening roar, the barrier shattered rapidly.

The armored vehicles surged forward, and the first loop near the desolate star was broken.

However, just as morale was high and they were preparing to break through this giant fortress in one fell swoop, another strange barrier appeared.

The massive energy field formed a protective barrier, enveloping all the armored units that attacked it.

The follow-up troops were unable to keep up and could only watch helplessly as many elite troops, including those in level one and level two armor, were trapped.

******
"Oh no! The enemy is using a tactic to block the battlefield!"

"What kind of spell is that?" "It looks like the Evocation tree's 'Force Wall' spell..."

But it's too big! How can it be so big!

"A 'Force Wall' spell stretching for thousands of meters? It even blocked off the sky and the ground!"

"They're all trapped inside, they can't get out!"

The expeditionary force was shocked, watching helplessly as thousands of troops were slowly eroded away.

During this period, the defenders of the war fortress did not rush to attack, but instead steadily formed ranks and launched various ranged attacks.

They built various fortifications on the looping covered bridge, although they all looked like simple "earthen wall construction".

However, relying solely on this environmental advantage, coupled with the tactic of blocking the retreat route, they still managed to achieve a significant tactical advantage.

In the end, all the attackers were wiped out; not one escaped!

"This...this is too tragic!"

So many people, and they were all wiped out just like that!

Behind them, Edrari and his men were part of the subsequent attacking force and were blocked outside the energy wall.

They could only watch helplessly as their comrades were killed inside, and they were all deeply shocked.

Even wizards from the world of Arage, such as Camilla, Servis, and Singus, were greatly shocked.

They lost over a thousand level 0 armors, dozens of level 1 armors, and even a few level 2 armors in one go.

This is unimaginable to them.

Because even they themselves were only first-level wizards.

This means that if Roy hadn't taken care of them and placed them in the later batches, they might have rushed up and been wiped out as well.

"The credit for being the first to scale the walls is never easy to earn. It seems that setting it at 50 points was a bit too low; it should be worth at least 100 points!"

Seeing this, Roy and Legatos didn't experience much of a change in their mindset; they simply adjusted their perceptions quietly.

Because at their stage, the first requirement is the mindset of "a compassionate leader cannot command troops."

We had known from intelligence reports that the War Fortress possessed spellcasting capabilities similar to those of the Mage Tower, and we had some foresight regarding similar tactics.

Only the worlds of Araghi, Yodakara, and the Fran aliens would be surprised by this.

However, even Roy and Legatos had not anticipated that those "Force Walls" would be so large and so difficult to break.

If we can't figure out a way to deal with it, every time we send troops up there, the enemy will trap us and beat us to a pulp, and we'll all be wiped out!

"How is it powered? Why wasn't it breached like the previous 'spell nullification barrier'?"

Roy immediately asked.

"Based on the analysis, it may be the energy supply method of the Celestial Elemental Energy..."

This war fortress was built in a special location, capable of continuously supplying its needs with celestial energy.

Its source of magic can be considered infinite for the time being.

This is especially true regarding the output multiplier at level three.

The girl's skull floated beside Roy, immediately gathering information from all sides and providing details.

"Pseudo-infinite energy..."

This is the standard for a true mage's tower!

Legatus frowned.

"Let's retreat for now. We must first establish a firm foothold before we think of another way!"

After thinking about it, Roy could only agree to the suggestion for the time being.

……

In the following days, both sides engaged in offensive and defensive maneuvers.

At first, the expeditionary force suffered repeated losses, but as they established camps, they gradually gained a foothold and fought back and forth.

However, the loop bridge side still cannot be breached.

During this time, Roy also tried to flank from behind and launch attacks from other directions.

However, the "force field" technique also exists there.

The mages seem to have spent years building up the spell nodes there.

This allows it to project spells in a designated area in a covert manner, achieving this "closing the door to beat the dog" tactic.

"We must find the key points in which the spells take shape and then destroy them!"
If all else fails, then unleash firepower and blast them to smithereens!

Even if it's hidden inside a "folded space," it can still be affected by fragments of ether or something similar!

"That is one possible solution, but it takes time to gather supplies and modify the bombs!"
Our previous response was still somewhat inadequate..."

Another day, at the desolate planet base.

Roy and Legatos discussed strategy.

It was at this moment that the two of them truly understood what it meant to be better if you calculated more than you calculated less.

Many situations during wartime often exceed pre-war expectations.

Not all preparations can be done thoroughly.

They have a lot of ether bombs, but they still urgently need to replenish them from the rear.

Just then, Pleti from the world of Araghi arrived, bringing bad news to the two of them.

"Lord Roy, I just led my troops on reconnaissance and discovered quite a few elemental monsters!"

Roy and Legatos exchanged a glance, went outside, and sure enough, saw a vast army of elementals appear.

Wind element, earth element, water element, fire element...

Various different element types.

There are also tiny, small, medium, large, super-large, monstrous...

Different levels and body sizes.

A large number of them flocked over.

Among these elemental monsters, the weakest are only the size of dwarfs. For example, the fire elemental is like a human figure whose half-body is reflected in a furnace fire.

From a distance, it looked like a large bucket of water could be poured on it and extinguish it.

However, at normal size, it would be the size of a human body.

Larger ones, ranging from two or three meters to several meters or more.

Even more eye-catching are the four elemental giants, each over 12 meters tall!
This corresponds to the source of magic and monster templates for super-large puppets and level 3 constructs!
They are usually slightly smaller than ordinary war golems of the same level, but their bodies are filled with a high concentration of elemental energy, and their every move is a powerful energy manipulation spell.

Boom! Boom!
Seeing the massive fireballs, each about a meter in size, being launched and bombarded relentlessly, causing numerous armored warriors to instantly have their bones shattered, Og and Tugor were enraged and charged forward together.

But they were quickly stopped by the water elemental giant and the earth elemental giant.

"Water Prison Technique"!
"Earth Wall Technique"!
After several control spells, even these top experts, who were known as kings in the martial arts world, were at a loss.

"They've even summoned elemental giants. It seems Archmage Rum is very well prepared!"

"He must have already opened the gate to the elemental plane, intending to overwhelm us with an 'elemental sea' tactic!"

Roy and Legatos sighed inwardly.

By constructing a large magic array, the gate to the elemental plane is opened.

Elemental life forms from other dimensions can use the dimensional tides to come over and launch a continuous attack.

This is what is known as the "elemental sea tactic".

******
"First, go and scout to confirm whether a 'Gate to Another World' has already been established!"

Roy quickly gave the order.

At the same time, he also released his reconnaissance puppet, Zoffer.

Opening the gate to the elemental plane requires the support of spells such as the Gate to Another Dimension.

Behind every war fortress, there must be something similar.

Subsequently, he and Legatus personally intervened, temporarily repelling the four elemental giants and rescuing Org and Tugor.

They are the leaders of the Chakra Warrior Legion, and they cannot die yet!

During this time, Roy tentatively used the energy of his four-element set to summon the "Spirit of the Four Elements".

  What appeared were large elemental lifeforms, none of which were even half the size of the giants.

He rarely used this type of summoning spell before, and even after obtaining the ability of "otherworldly summoning," he did not rely on it too much, because he had never signed a contract with any group of monsters or great beings of the elemental planes to establish such a stable relationship.

What can be summoned are only the old, weak, sick, and disabled, or weak monsters that can be forcibly controlled.

What's even more infuriating is that these few large elemental beings looked up at the giant monster.

He only hesitated for a token moment before decisively betraying them!

"Damn it, it really is just like the book says, elemental life forms are hard to resist the will of the group!"

Seeing that the enemy's elemental army had instantly assimilated them and turned against him, Roy had no choice but to sever the connection to the summons, allowing the material plane to repel them and send them back to their home in the elemental plane.

……

Soon after, both sides withdrew their troops to regroup and prepare for battle.

On the desolate planet battlefield, the calm before the storm has once again descended.

The scouts Roy sent out, along with Zoffer, returned.

As expected, it brought bad news.

"There is indeed a large interdimensional portal behind the war fortress!"

Elemental life forms are continuously emerging from it, and now a new batch is gathering!

"They're accumulating giant monsters, even elemental elders!"

Roy made a judgment immediately.

The key to the elemental sea tactic is quantity.

However, it is also possible to accumulate some elemental elders as combat power.

Their true forms possess demigod-level power in the elemental plane, and when projected onto the material plane, they are at least level three!
This is unlike those big, dumb trolls who only know simple energy-generating spells.

Many of them are quite skilled in spellcasting!

"They're forcing us to attack the Summoning Gate, which means they've controlled our actions!"

Legatos, his face dark, revealed the key point.

"Indeed, whether it's an elemental sea or not is secondary. If we really have the guts, we can use nuclear bombs to wipe out the land, or deploy other level-three combat forces, it's not an option..."

But that would give the opponent a chance to use their backup plan!
They certainly won't just stand by and watch us achieve that goal!

Long ago, Roy used the "Blade Storm" of the Beast God Body to annihilate an army of tens of thousands of demons.

His strength now far surpasses that of the past, and the Beast God Body fragments he creates can even be enhanced by the [Sage's Proverb].

Actually, I don't really care about the number of enemies.

Whether it's ten or twenty thousand, twenty or thirty thousand, or even more than one hundred thousand or several hundred thousand!

He's confident he can handle this on his own!

Those giants are also confident of being cut down!

However, the subsequent moves are unpredictable. Mages are always cunning and resourceful. Once they force you to react, they immediately launch a series of deadly attacks.

That's the real danger!

So Roy and Legatos discussed it, but neither of them had a good solution.

After all, this kind of thing is like playing cards; how many cards you have in your hand is crucial.

But no matter what, not playing your card is not an option either.

The enemy continued to line up and attack.

This remains a threat!
……

In the days that followed, the two sides clashed in several more rounds of fighting.

Roy also unleashed a barrage of ammunition, repeatedly extinguishing the attacking elemental army.

Even so, the enemy's "elemental sea" was still gradually taking shape.

The continuous influx of elemental life forms poses a tremendous threat.

At this point, more than two months had passed since the elemental giant was discovered.

The war fortress floating above the desolate planet was like an impenetrable wall of sighs erected before him, standing firm and unyielding.

……

Teleportation camp, in the desolate planet base.

Roy and Legas discussed their next move.

"We can't outlast them, and we can't break through their defenses!"
If we take action ourselves, we may encounter unforeseen risks. In addition to taking risks, we may also cause the army to be further destroyed!
It seems like there's nothing that can be done!

They sighed and complained, but neither of them revealed the tacit understanding between them.

That is……

Actually, it's not that there's no way!
Roy spared no expense, sending out his own fragmented clones to fight desperately.

Legatus was also willing to take a huge risk and risk his life to make a gamble.

It can still unleash tremendous energy.

But as Roy previously pointed out in his sharp commentary...

The wizards on the governor's side each had their own agendas, all considering their own future prospects.

Now, the two of them, Legatus and himself, have seven or eight schemes going on.

Attacking the Stargate is the Alliance's business; if they fail and suffer heavy losses, it's their own loss.

Oh well, so be it if I'm incompetent.

At worst, I can just retire to my private property!

Besides, preserving our strength doesn't necessarily mean we'll actually be relegated to retirement!

On the contrary, it is the wizards who have exhausted their resources and potential that are forced to retire.

Just like when several countries participate in a world war, it's never about who contributes the most or sacrifices the most, but about who retains the deepest foundation and the strongest strength...

This ability can be used as the standard for dividing the profits.

"This lousy battle..."

Perhaps it's not absolutely necessary to fight!

"The key is still to give an explanation to His Excellency Marechal."

He chose to launch the attack on Fran Star in order to achieve something and strive for a share of the profits in the future.

If we ruin His grand plan, we'll be in deep trouble.

However, just as the two were tacitly thinking about how to explain themselves to the Archmage Mareshar (to shirk their responsibility), they suddenly received more bad news.

"Report..."

My lords, the enemy has sent reinforcements! A monster army has appeared!

"Reinforcements from the Star Gate?"

"Isn't the Central Star Region also engulfed in war? How come they still have the resources to send reinforcements?"

Roy and Legatos exchanged glances, went outside to take a look, and sure enough, they saw a gray-black monster with a very woody appearance.

They are clearly not the same type of armor and elemental army as the previous ones.

It should be a mixed formation of subordinates from different mages.

A new summoner may be arriving!
(End of this chapter)