Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 707 War Dividends (4-in-1)

Night falls.

Thick clouds obscured the moonlight, plunging the mountains and forests into darkness.

The mining area, however, was brightly lit.

Roy sat at a wooden table under the pergola, watching the alien guarding the mine, Ellen, lead a few alien slaves, open the wooden crates, and neatly stack the gems inside onto the table.

"The information mentions that Viser obsidian gold will fluoresce in the dark, and the brightness is very high, shining like a bright pearl."

Now it seems that it was indeed not an exaggeration at all…

The etymology of "Viser" in the common language of the magical world is "visual" and "combination," implying an object that is both transparent and solid.

Simply put, it's a general term for materials like crystal and glass.

"Obsidian Gold" is a golden substance similar to gold or Phoebe zhennan wood.

The combination of the two results in a luminous substance with a warm and smooth texture, reminiscent of metal and stone.

Roy felt it was somewhat like an extremely solid, but metallic-looking piece of jade.

"This kind of thing is even more valuable than ordinary Radiant Gold, reaching about 3500 Magic Stones per pound!"

Because it is a natural, high-energy-storage magical material, it is close to the level of magic crystals.

However, its strength is no less than that of gold, but it is more brittle and requires some special processes.

If this substance undergoes a series of processes such as enchanting, recasting, and crystallization, it can be processed into the renowned enchanted alloy in the magical world, Viser's Abrasive.

It possesses properties of both crystals and metals, achieving top-tier levels in both magical and physical properties, making it extremely valuable.

"What you say is absolutely right, sir. With the current refining technology, it would take about 10,000 pounds, which is worth more than 35 million in material costs, plus more than 10 million in labor and other auxiliary material costs, to refine one pound of this magic gold."

Therefore, its final value is over 5000 million per unit...

Even among level three materials, this is considered quite valuable.

Unfortunately, such finished products have always been refined only by the archmages guarding the planet Allen.

The raw materials excavated here are sent directly over there after simple melting and rough processing..."

Seeing that Roy seemed to be in a good mood, the remaining Alien supervisor cautiously offered a reminder.

The Ellen aliens are large-headed aliens resembling monkeys. Roy had previously met their kind at the Stargate.

The alien slaves they used were a diverse mix, all from various races within the same star system.

It can only be said that the Ellenians truly deserve to be the overlords of the entire star field. If mages and wizards don't come, they are treated like royalty.

But now, unable to escape, they have become prisoners.

The mine foremen were essentially the same as these slave laborers, with the power of life and death entirely at their disposal.

After learning more about the situation, Roy roughly concluded that what these people were saying was true.

So he said, "Don't be nervous. I'm not a cruel or bloodthirsty person. Just do my job well."

Now, just continue operating the mine and sort out the previous accounts.

In addition, all minerals, as well as processed inventory, must be properly handed over.

Is it possible?

"can!"

"The Allenian captive said hastily."

"Very good, let's do it then."

Roy said.

……

The next day, Roy received the bill.

"Reporting to Lord Roy, there are currently 12455 pounds of finely screened obsidian gold remaining in the mine, with a total market value of approximately 4360 million magic stones..."

This is actually this year's production; the rest are all with the escaped mage.

This type of ore is quite hard and very difficult to mine; currently, the annual output is only around 10,000 pounds…

"Too low, raise it, raise it drastically!"
We need to increase production to at least 10 pounds per year!

"However, there are challenges in the geological environment here, as well as the inherent difficulties of mining itself..."

Roy didn't care about all that: "I'm not afraid to tell you the truth, I don't have much time left here. If I fail to deliver the output that satisfies me, then I'll have to bear the consequences!"

However, he did not simply apply pressure.

"I will send people to use explosives to quarry the stone!"
If there aren't enough slave workers, you can find some Osei people on the spot to do the work!

If that's not enough, we can mobilize all the resources of the world's native nobles!

"Yes!"

The alien, Allen, had no choice but to agree.

After finishing this task, Roy turned his attention to taking stock of other minerals and discovered several treasures.

"Gemstone dust, gemstone fragments... total value of 167 million!"

"Various types of enchanted metal ores, totaling 3300 million!"

"Various minerals, enchanted marble, etc...total value 4200 million!"

"Various medicinal herbs, mountain delicacies, and rare materials... totaling 5500 million!"

The mages fled in such a hurry that, apart from the more precious obsidian gold, most of the other items were accumulated stockpiles of many years, even more than ten years.

The final total is just over 340 million!
This only represents the value of various magical resources.

In this magical universe, many things are priceless, or difficult to value.

For example, the future profits from occupying a mining area, as well as the value of the soul and body.

"We need to mine here for several more years as soon as possible to achieve de facto occupation."

If the war situation turns favorable, we can sell it to the Alliance and make a few billion dollars!

Roy roughly estimated that if he could gain a foothold here, the benefits would be enormous.

But the prerequisite is that you can gain a foothold.

This is the Central Star Region. If the war situation changes, it may bring in many archmages, or even legendary mages and other powerful enemies!
"We still need to transfer mineral resources and collect treasures as much as possible..."

Also, complete the relocation of the indigenous population!

He needs to find a way to extract some profit from all the stones here within a few years or a decade!
……

a few days later.

Oros City.

The indigenous nobleman Landro sent men to lead the way and capture slaves.

In this world's concept of intelligent life, the Osei people, composed of rock and soil, are undoubtedly a lowly mud race.

Roy wanted to capture them and send them to other worlds far away, and the upper-class nobles naturally had no objections.

The only regret is that my assets have shrunk.

The mud-bearing people living at the foot of the mountain are themselves a form of wealth for them.

What they didn't know was that Freya, after reading extensively and combining this with the historical documents of this world and her own keen insight, made a truly significant discovery.

"Lord Roy, please take a look at these..."

This world was originally called the Osei world, and the Osei people, the Mud Race, were the true foundation of Glastan.

They can evolve under specific conditions, becoming the metallic Ithenes, and the crystalline Glastan!

"Is there such a thing?"

Roy had been busy preparing for the war, and after driving away the mage, his mind was filled with thoughts of spoils of war.

I really don't have time to deal with these things.

Fortunately, Freya is reliable and attentive enough.

******
"Look at these documents, and this anatomical report on the physical composition of the three major ethnic groups..."

"If that's really the case, then this is a history that the Grastan people have deliberately concealed, and also the secret behind the mages' establishment of rule here?"

Roy thought about it for a moment and immediately understood.

At least 1000 years ago, there were no such people as the Grastans or the Ishers.

They're all Osei people!

However, some of these contain a high silicon content, while others contain various gemstones, other minerals, or metals.

Freya explained, "Depending on the content of these minerals, the Ose people exhibited superior intelligence, or the spellcasting talent of sorcerers, or differences in physical strength and enhanced body defense."

Over time, this led to the formation of social hierarchies.

However, from ancient times to the modern era, these intelligent beings still belong to the same species and have no reproductive isolation.

They can intermarry, but it is artificially prevented, and they are selectively cultivated to have specific characteristics.

The monks essentially used livestock breeding techniques to select the three main characteristics, gradually forming three classes.

"So, does this mean we can follow the mage's example and control the world by controlling the Ose people?"

"That's right, it's just a pity that the technical data isn't in this world..."

That's supposedly the research result of Besal Magic Academy, renowned for its biotechnology!

"This matter will be very helpful in migrating the Ose people to the world of Araghi. Please put your mind to it."

Roy thought for a moment and then assigned the task to Freya.

I don't have much free time right now, so this is a good opportunity to give her some exercise.

In addition, we should also try to obtain information about the magic academy.

Perhaps we could use prisoners to make an exchange?
We don't expect to get any complete results, just to determine the development path and the key milestones!
……

At the end of November, Freya reported again that the research had made progress.

This time, she extracted a basic substance that constitutes the flesh and blood of the Ose people, a clay-like substance that the mages call "Pelos Soil".

Roy used the Eye of Hermes to examine it, and it emitted a white, enchanted aura.

Its base level is zero, but it seems to contain good magical properties, with transformation characteristics similar to those of fossilized flesh and blood.

"This is practically a natural fossil of flesh and blood! The kind of creations I made before can now undergo a major upgrade!"

As he initiated reverse engineering, he seemed to glimpse the secrets of nature's artistry, and immediately gained a lot of inspiration from the composition of this ingredient, obtaining a formula to further improve the related products.

"To distinguish it from ordinary fossilized flesh and blood, let's stick with the name 'Osse Ni'."

Theoretically speaking, it seems possible to dissolve the corpses of the deceased Osei people and extract this substance?

Freya said quietly, "Lord Roy, I feel like this behavior is a bit strange?"

“Something’s off?” Roy asked.

"Think about it, from the perspective of the Osei people, isn't this equivalent to humans watching a necromancer dissolve the flesh and blood of a corpse, then reshape it into a lump of flesh, and apply 'animation' to create a living corpse?"
Even more terrifying, they also mixed it with clay to build walls or make bricks and stones…

Roy chuckled: "There's nothing we can do about it. Human beings do all sorts of things, like skinning animals to make clothes, sucking out the marrow from bones, pressing oil from animal fat or soybeans... and chopping up flesh to cook..."

It's incredibly cruel and horrific from an animal's perspective, but it's all for our benefit.

"Oh."

Freya seemed lost in thought.

……

After that, Freya successively confirmed a large number of "Pelos Lands" in this world.

These are the raw materials that can be directly excavated from the mountains to make "Osse Ni".

This also proves that the Osei people's ancient claim of being "sons of the earth" was not unfounded.

"They seem to have once built a glorious civilization, but like the Mogis civilization, they regressed because they failed to embark on a journey to the stars..."

If Vizel hadn't engaged in conquest and plunder back then, he would probably have ended up like the Mogis or the Ose!

After learning all this, Roy felt inexplicably moved.

Justice or evil has never been an obstacle to civilization.

Internal strife is the real problem.

Just then, the girl's head flew down from the chandelier above and reported, "Master, good news has come from Adari! They have conquered the three great cities of Velensov, Osterwick, and Montalliè!"

"not bad."

Roy nodded.

These are all large city-states in the world of Glastan. Although there are no large mines nearby, it is still possible for each of them to make a profit ranging from several million to tens of millions of magic stones.

"At this point, all the major city-states in this world have fallen into our hands."

The only pity is that the mages ruled here for many years but failed to establish a unified dynasty.

Their life forms and level of civilization are not yet sufficient to reach this stage...

The remaining small and medium-sized city-states will have to be conquered one by one.

However, they no longer have much military strength; this will only take longer, but it won't be too difficult!

He began to think about how to control and continuously and steadily obtain these resources.

But after thinking it over, I realized that it was unlikely that I could also serve as the lord of these worlds.

"It's not very realistic for one person to manage multiple worlds, which are distributed across different star systems or planes."

If it involves more planes of existence, then even a grand wizard couldn't accomplish it, let alone at the current stage!

The girl's skull said, "This can only be controlled through the Seven Towers Alliance. Those who contribute to the planet will enjoy priority treatment, which will not only improve the internal hierarchy and authority, but also provide preferential treatment in terms of resource supply."

She was referring to a rule of the league.

The Viser Obsidian Gold, a specialty product here, will enjoy a 10% priority quota, with the remaining 70% going to the shops of the seven Witch Towers as a quota, and the remaining 20% ​​shared by other vassal forces.

In addition, non-specialty resources such as gemstones will have a priority allocation of up to 30%...

The remaining ones are the seven towers.

There is a list of "limited purchase quotas for specialty products" within the alliance.

Viser Obsidian Gold is a product that can be added to it.

If the value of the Osei people is recognized, then the Isheren and Glastan people can also be included in the "specialty".

As for "non-specialty products", such as elemental gemstone dust, etc.

More priority.

It's just that this kind of thing is in large supply, and it can also be produced in other worlds. The quota of high-level wizards alone can meet the demand.

But if there's a sudden surge in demand, having this priority makes things much more convenient.

******
"Selling planets is a one-off deal. Once the decision to sell is made, the lord no longer has any rights. Moreover, it is purely a buyer's market. Whether to buy or not, and how much to pay, is basically decided by the alliance's governors through internal discussions."

External conditions depend on whether the Ellen Starfield can be conquered...

"We'll only consider it if it occupies at least half of its territory!"

Roy had studied star charts and discovered that the situation of the star clusters in the Nard Arm depended on the route of the attacking force, including the Grand Wizard of Marechal.

My actions here could also affect the situation.

If we can successfully win the battle, everyone will benefit.

Conversely, it would mean completely losing control.

This kind of entanglement of interests can be considered an open and aboveboard strategy.

It's hard to refuse to participate unless you're willing to give up the world you've come this far from.

However, Roy didn't seem to mind.

After all, the league has granted them special privileges and various forms of support.

"Forget it, let's not think that far ahead for now, let's make the most of the benefits here first!"

"Get everything over the cost of transmission!"

Previously, Roy had been thinking about extracting oil from the stone.

Now, they are focusing their attention on developing local smart life.

Initiating interdimensional teleportation incurs costs. Normally, when I travel with my subordinates, the alliance reimburses me for these expenses, so there is no charge.

But now, it's transporting all kinds of people.

These cannot be stored in a spatial ring like gem dust and Pelos soil.

Therefore, each trip starts at a price of over 10 yuan, with additional fees ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of millions of yuan depending on the carrying capacity and destination.

After all the calculations, the cost for each individual Osei is around 100 magic stones, plus the various escort and resupply costs along the way.

He plans to try shipping tens of thousands in batches first.

……

end of June.

Roy's team, including Mogos, constructed a small, simple magic array to support teleportation within the galaxy.

Roy paid for the materials himself and gave the technology to Mogos and the others for free as payment for making the "Dimensional Beacon".

Just like they had done in the world of heroes, they accepted commissions and made some items.

"Lord Roy, everything is ready. We can begin the teleportation!"

"Alright, send away the first batch of Osei slaves, along with some minerals that are difficult to process!"

"Yes!"

Under Roy's personal supervision, one group after another of clay figures, like "earth elements," were driven into the light circle.

The total number of these Osei people is around 1000. It's unknown whether they can continue to reproduce and grow after migrating to the world of Araghi.

Following closely behind were neatly stacked wooden crates, sealed with "secret mark" seals.

It contains a variety of relatively valuable gemstone fragments, high-grade rich minerals, and rare mountain delicacies and medicinal herbs.

Mogos, Camilla, and Priti were in charge of escorting the shipment back to the world of Araga and handing it over there.

Then, they traveled back and forth to different places multiple times to continue carrying out such tasks.

As for the receiving end, the world of Araghi, it can only rely on Celine, as well as the two major human powers, the Alliance and the Empire.

After watching them leave, Roy arrived at their temporary encampment, atop a hill on the east side of the city of Oros.

Here, Freya is conducting a new experiment.

She mixed a lot of "Osse mud" in the simple courtyard and then used it as stuffing into the Bone Demon's body.

Following the skeleton, they built it up, allowing the skeleton to grow "flesh and blood," turning it into a "mummy" that was half skeleton and half zombie.

"The skeleton grows flesh... its defense doubles!"

When necessary, it can even create petrified shells, possessing further enhanced armor and magical reserves!
The only problem is that the lowest-ranking skeleton soldiers can't carry too much material; at best, they can only plaster a layer of stone armor to strike a balance between mobility and defense!

"Yes, so my design is to only cross one small class."

This is modeled after your armor project, Lord Roy, but it's more conservative, aiming for mass enhancement!

When Freya saw Roy return, she turned and glanced at him before continuing with her work.

Roy nodded with satisfaction.

"Meow!"

Just then, Domi's voice caught his attention.

Then I saw that it was also wearing a floral apron, standing upright, helping to apply the clay.

Seeing Roy looking over, it quickly raised its tail high and wagged it back and forth, trying to get his attention.

"Haha not bad!"

Roy patted its head approvingly.

Cats are naturally playful, but if you turn work into play, you can still get them to cooperate.

Freya was smearing mud here, and it thought it was just playing.

After watching for a moment, Roy turned and went to the other side to examine the Osse mud crystallization and metallization experiments.

There were a large number of boxes there, stacked layer upon layer, according to different specifications and experimental projects.

Suddenly, the magic array lit up, showing that the "Osse Ni" in one of the boxes had reached the test target data.

Roy took it out according to the number and found that it had indeed undergone a chemical reaction similar to that of firing pottery.

Theoretically speaking, mastering this tool would allow one to create "ceramic figures" or "terracotta warriors".

The mages must have gone through similar simple changes, but ultimately chose the metal route.

Roy thought for a moment and instructed the girl's skull who was following behind, "Don't innovate yet, just follow along obediently."

I trust the mages' choice to prioritize the development of the metallic Ithen warriors!

"Yes."

The girl's skull responded.

……

In the blink of an eye, another three months have passed.

"Lord Roy, the enhanced skeleton project is a complete success!"
I have broken down the handcrafting process into standard steps and transformed them into sorcery through magical modeling!

According to the project design, this witchcraft is actually a modification of traditional classic witchcraft, with the official name "Roy the Wizard's Skeleton Enhancement Spell" or "Ossani Skeleton Enhancement Spell".

The abbreviation is "Skull Enhancement Technique".

Freya demonstrated it herself.

There was an ordinary skeleton soldier of the Bone Demon race, whose skeleton was covered with a layer of hard mud, which then hardened, as if it had been burned by magical energy and solidified into ceramic.

Several similar creatures, wielding iron weapons, attacked it, brandishing and slashing.

But after a lot of effort, they still couldn't destroy it.

With a few swift strikes, the enhanced skeleton tore its weak kin apart.

Freya said, "This combat ability will be improved by at least 5 to 10 times, making it the most cost-effective enhancement!"

"It's pretty good, but when it comes to the final effect, we'll have to look at the more advanced ones."

Roy nodded, and then a skeleton mage at the advanced apprentice level stepped forward.

******
Freya took out the "specially prepared Osse mud" that she had prepared beforehand and smeared it on his body.

After the clay was roughly placed, a spell was recited, and it was seen to move on its own according to the planned method, adjusting the position of the clay.

Then a series of petrification and solidification processes were carried out, along with pottery firing, the construction of witchcraft circuits, and other alterations.

In a short period of time, the modification of filling flesh and blood was successfully achieved.

"If this reinforcement is not destroyed, it will be permanent."

Skeleton mages who acquire this mud-filled form will be upgraded to the elite apprentice rank, with both their spellcasting and melee combat abilities greatly enhanced!

"Very good, it looks quite good!"

Roy nodded approvingly.

This enhancement technique has a clear development path, and even if you do it yourself, the effect will be roughly the same.

It's just that with various talents, the research and development speed will be faster.

As it is now, we have both achieved results and trained Freya, which is the best outcome.

Theoretically, they could be further enhanced like armor, and even imbued with divine magic.

However, the focus is not on those, but on simple, quick, and inexpensive mass enhancement.

Therefore, Freya then focused on using a larger-scale "mass skeleton enhancement".

There are over a hundred skeletons, with clay constantly climbing up their feet, automatically adhering and solidifying.

Roy nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"That means it's completely done!"
However, it is currently only at the level zero stage...

Elite-level Bone Demons, regardless of whether they are warrior or mage-type monsters, can evolve into 'Clay Stone Demons'!
That will be the template for a level one monster.

If 'Ishen Mud' and 'Glastan Mud' are also successful in the future, then creating 'Iron Golems' and 'Crystal Golems' will be a certainty.

Both of these will be templates for level 2 monsters, just corresponding to combat and magic types respectively!
But before that, I need the Bone Demon...

The Bone Demon, who controls his own soul and true name, and possesses complete ownership!

Roy pondered for a moment and decided to find a way to bypass their lord, Osteron, and look for other sources.

Just then, the words "Forest of White Bones" from the Kingdom of Chalk suddenly appeared in his mind.

That was the last barrier before entering the Creation Park of the Cretaceous Kingdom, before the outer corridor, and also the place where bones were piled up, filled with corresponding witchcraft energy and monsters.

Perhaps, by going there, I can find the solution to this problem!

……

After that, Roy continued to maintain his rule over the world of Glastan and continued to exploit its wealth.

"One Viser obsidian gold mine, with the additional output of roughly processed raw ore, and the Viser refined gold industry..."

"Three large gem mines, 17 medium-sized gem mines, and more than 350 small gem pits... with annual dust production in the tens of millions, millions, and hundreds of thousands of tons respectively."

The total output of gemstone dust exceeds one hundred million units, interspersed with finished gemstones sculpted by nature's artistry, with an annual production value reaching one to two hundred million units…

"There are also various magic crystals, metals, and Osse mud that can be found everywhere..."

In the mage's mansion, in the alchemy room.

The girl's skull reorganized the data, revising her understanding of the world's wealth and potential value.

"The biggest discrepancies lie in the value judgments regarding gem pits, Osse mud, and indigenous life..."

Its value may be underestimated because gem synthesis is not popular in the market.

Osseni also involves "Skull Enhancement" and the crafting of various stone golems, which will be a new industry in the future.

If we include all of these, the global annual output value of materials would reach over 10 billion!

Upon hearing this, Roy, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them.

"Even the equipment of a high-level wizard only costs a few hundred million, and in just a few years, they are all fully armed!"

This somewhat unexpected discovery made Roy a little hesitant.

He hesitated, wondering whether he should directly conquer the world and become its direct ruler.

"We originally agreed to just come and plunder, how did it turn into you wanting to become a lord?"

Fortunately, these thoughts were fleeting, and Roy quickly regained his senses.

"No matter how much wealth you have, it's all just external stuff!"

They can help me, but they can't replace my own value!
The foundation of the Araji world is quite substantial; the indigenous life forms, especially the Araji people, are human beings, and on a spiritual level, they are closer to the resources I will need in the future!

The girl's skull asked, "You mean faith and the soul?"

"That's right. For those at level four and above, the significance of mortal wealth will be greatly diminished. Only items of the same level four, such as divine fragments, faith, and souls, will be of the greatest importance!"

Although the intelligent beings here can also generate faith, to me, their value is absolutely not as great as that of the Araji people.

This has already been verified by the God of Wishes' 'Wish Crystal'.

Moreover, the Ellen Starfield is a battleground for four wars.

This world of Grastan is not like the planet Fran, which is closer to the core sphere of influence controlled by wizards!
If I were to remain here permanently, I would have no choice but to fight desperately as the situation unfolds!
The war across the entire Ellen Starfield will likely continue for hundreds or even thousands of years, and I'll have wasted far too much time and energy on it.

At this moment, Roy was thinking that the geographical location of the world of Araghi was undoubtedly much more advantageous.

Its only threat was Nehpur, the closest colony to it.

But that requires following the once-in-a-century dimensional tides to make any progress.

The geographical advantage alone can keep the vast majority of threats at bay.

Having figured these things out, Roy's desire to rule this area faded.

……

Soon, more than a year passed.

In late April, Roy received new intelligence from the front lines.

A major victory was achieved in the Central Starfield, and the number of enemy troops in the Nard Arm area decreased rapidly.

They are diverting troops to deal with the wizard legion on the other side and have no time to attend to this side!
"Our chance to send troops has come!"

This time, Roy set his sights on star clusters along the route from Potan to Glastan.

Large and small worlds, dozens or even hundreds of worlds, simultaneously entered a state of war!
Previously, Roy and his men had each deployed a large number of troops there based on intelligence.

The sudden attack caught the defending troops off guard.

In just over a month, battle reports began to come back one after another.

A total of 30 small worlds, at the level of "satellites" or "asteroids," have fallen under control.

After that, the number of those successfully controlled reached more than 60.

During this time, Roy was stationed in Glastan and kept receiving notifications that he was "gaining alchemical talent," having once again reached the critical point.

He had a vague feeling that new talents would soon emerge.

So he ordered the combatants from all sides to transfer the resources, knowledge, and even valuable native lives they had collected, and decided to thoroughly inspect them!
(End of this chapter)