Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 716 The Fruits of Victory (4-in-1)

the next day.

Ketapodi, in the city of Dunn.

The six archmages in the war zone gathered together, along with their various subordinates, and surrendered to Vizel, fulfilling their promises to disarm and withdraw from the war.

These are all the high-level enemy spellcasters in the Kutapodi War Zone!
Others died in battle, were transferred, or underwent rest and recuperation.

Not included.

DeFons and his ilk had been assigned to the battleship "Angelos" months earlier, but unfortunately perished as the war progressed.

"This is incredible!"

"So many powerful mages lining up to surrender at once—I've never seen anything like it in my nearly 2000 years of life!"

"I've never seen it either!"

Both Asternes and Legatus had suffered at the hands of mages before, and seeing this scene filled them with immense pleasure.

"Why are they all old men!"

Roy, however, immediately noticed something amiss.

There were a total of 6 great wizards, almost all of whom were classic figures with white beards and magic wands.

Thinking about it carefully, the previous Archmage Rum also seemed to be an old man with a white beard, which did not stop his own body from aging.

"With the power of these great mages, they could have easily taken some anti-aging potions or altered their physical bodies to regain their youth."

However, in Yachinila, unlike us who are accustomed to bloodline modification and even various soul experiments and have no taboos, the mages advocate rational wisdom and respect the laws of nature.

The white-bearded old master is the image of a wise, mature, and trustworthy figure in mainstream aesthetics.

This is advantageous in various magical councils and organizational structures within the political sphere, and positions such as academic committees and high-ranking positions in mage towers are also favored by older members.

Even in choosing a partner, the preference for intellectual attraction has led to a disregard for youth, replacing it with an aesthetic that prioritizes maturity and stability.

Asternes smiled slightly, answering his question.

"Although these external factors become less significant after reaching the level of a Grand Mage, habits formed over hundreds or thousands of years are difficult to change."

Only a few who like to be different will make changes.

"This is really..."

Roy was at a loss for words.

But think about it, if the characteristics of syphilis and tuberculosis can be used as aesthetic markers, what are age spots?
That was a "gift" that came with the passage of time; the old monk received a high allowance, and he had the warmth of an old man...

However, they did not humiliate their opponent, because a powerful mage was not so easy to deal with.

At this crucial moment of surrender, we must not cause any trouble.

……

As the aerial battle progressed, the fight completely fell under the control of the wizards.

The great wizard Mareshar descended into his avatar, entering the planet Ketapodi in his physical form from the material world.

That evening, Roy and the others finally saw the great wizard's incarnation for the first time.

This is similar to saints, heroes, and angels.

It is also a material carrier used for walking in the mortal world and playing in the human realm.

The strength of such a platform generally depends on the investment made by each party.

For example, Roy's level zero slice was originally just an ordinary person's form, with a core of a soul fragment of level 1 spiritual power, which had not yet been upgraded to level one.

The reason I was able to unleash such great power in the past was due to the special soul talent of the [Sage's Proverbs].

Marechal clearly didn't put much effort into this incarnation; he simply created it on a whim.

But the unique spiritual quality possessed by that extraordinary life still hints at its extraordinary nature.

Faintly, everyone could feel a connection pulling them along, stretching all the way to the distant sky.

This is similar to the "saint form" of a deity, which can be described as a deity walking on the ground, unlike a slice-and-carry clone.

Roy and the others all bowed and paid their respects, reporting on the situation and inquiring about the next steps.

"The alliance will soon mobilize more troops to attack Allenstar from this direction and seek the final battle!"
The resources this world possesses, as well as its own location, will be key factors.

What you need to do now is to integrate the resources here and provide the necessary logistical support for this decisive battle!

Marechal said to them.

The so-called "integration of resources and logistical support" mainly refers to taking over territory and taking stock of spoils.

This marks the victory of this battle and is also preparation for the final showdown.

……

So Roy and the others got to work on it and got busy.

The great wizards managed to bring down the angel-class warship "Angelos".

The warship, having been attacked by the "Kukunari," has become like a war fortress of the Nard Star Gate, mired in a state of mental pollution.

In addition, the three great wizards each attacked the warship.

The various instruments and equipment, as well as the rune array, were extremely damaged and could basically be considered unusable.

However, Roy handled the situation well this time, and there wasn't enough time to forge a powerful Divine Abomination Golem, so the contamination was far less severe than that of the War Fortress, and there was still a possibility of cleanup.

The various materials and components of the warship itself also have considerable value.

The lucrative task of overseeing the dismantling and recycling naturally fell to him, Legatus, and Asteres, with him, the alchemist, being primarily responsible for it.

In addition, there are the legion supplies each of the six archmages manages.

According to the general rules of warfare between spellcaster factions, their private property can be preserved in this situation.

However, all public property, including large stockpiles of war resources, magical materials, puppet machines, equipment, props, and other treasures.

All of these should be included in the spoils.

A large part of what Roy and his team were responsible for was “following the map” and confirming the final harvest based on the supply list.

"This job is certainly appealing, but it's also quite challenging and not easy to do!"

Asternes was a veteran wizard who had similar experience before, and he told Roy and Legatos.

"The main basis for distinguishing between public and private property and clarifying accounts is official correspondence and orders."

In theory, if we are not afraid of provoking the great mages to rebel, we can use the pretext of confiscating these things to extort them and gain a lot of benefits!
But that's too easy for something to go wrong.

However, if one is too principled and lacks vision and insight, one may be replaced by various inferior products and counterfeit goods.

Don't end up gaining nothing and being used by those cunning old mages, becoming a tool for settling scores!

"That's true. A lot of the spoils in the public accounts have to be handed over to the Alliance, so they're not necessarily our own gains."

The key is finding the right balance between these differences!

Legatus exclaimed.

Roy glanced at them, secretly amused.

I have the Eye of Hermes, making me perfect for this kind of job!

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A few days later, it was late September.

Inside the city of Dune, in a makeshift interrogation room, Roy and his companions sat facing one of the six archmages.

"Your Excellency Krupteio".

"exist."

"We will now begin the handover process with you, verifying the war spoils..."

According to the Lawgiver Protection Convention, the Paktum Convention, the Joint Convention on the Law of Wartime Property Management, and other related conventions and regulations, you are obligated to actively cooperate…

"understand!"

The archmage opposite him looked visibly dejected, but overall he was in good spirits and responded calmly to what was said.

Roy immediately showed him a list of supplies compiled by his subordinates and began demanding the spoils of war from him.

We confirmed each one individually.

First, there are 18 high-quality magic crystal mother ore pieces…

As expected, the archmage began to cheat and swindle, pointing to a batch of magic crystal mother ore that was not of such good quality.

As a result, Roy ruthlessly exposed his deception.

"The accounts show that those were deep-sea concentrates worth over a million! What you've brought out are refurbished goods that have been processed and recycled multiple times!"

"Sorry, I've been a bit absent-minded lately, I grabbed the wrong one..."

Korupti instantly became obedient.

Subsequently, similar incidents occurred frequently, with the old mage pretending to be old and confused, mistaking the supplies.

During their previous imprisonment, although the mages had no opportunity to contact each other, they understood their upcoming situation through various game theory-like reasoning.

They must outwit and outmaneuver the "evil wizards" to protect their property!
This is another form of warfare, which involves the application of various knowledge and wisdom in addition to direct combat.

During this period, various interrogations were inevitable, but because those who cast spells are exempt from punishment, these sorcerers still enjoyed basic human rights and even aristocratic treatment.

Given this context, Roy and his group couldn't afford to be too harsh on them.

But precisely because of this, Roy's Eye of Hermes truly became a weapon that could instantly kill everything!

He could always accurately describe the names and values ​​of the supplies given by the high mages, making him very difficult to deceive.

Even a certain high-ranking mage himself was unaware that a batch of materials in his possession had been switched out and replaced with inferior ones.

After being pointed out by Roy, he became so angry that he cursed his subordinate as a piece of trash.

……

"Roy, you have such keen insight!"

"Lord Roy's appraisal skills are truly amazing! He must be exceptionally gifted and have undergone rigorous training..."

The most important thing is to read widely and have a wealth of knowledge…

Legatus and Asteres were not able to help much in this aspect, and they were quite disappointed to see this.

But they were happy with it; with such a capable person like Roy by their side, they simply handed over all the authentication procedures to him.

All subsequent matters and procedures should be handled according to Roy's advice.

Unbeknownst to them, after Roy simply agreed and returned to the mage's mansion to rest, a semi-transparent light appeared before his eyes.

[Alchemy talent gain in progress (100%)]

【Four-Liquid Balance (Bronze Level)】

[It balances the four fluids of air, water, earth, and fire, repairs and restores the properties of raw materials, heals metals, and increases the corresponding ability level by 1 when performing related operations.]

"I've had some good results these past few days; I never expected to have such talent..."

Through continuous identification, in addition to the gradual accumulation of various basic knowledge and the blueprints and designs provided by [Reverse Engineering], the most direct gain is the source essence of alchemical talent.

Roy saw content related to air, water, earth, and fire again.

"This should be an ability of alchemical 'fundamentals,' similar to [darkening] or [whitening]..."

Ancient alchemists used the balance of these four elements, along with theories such as the "sulfur and mercury salt theory," to understand and transform the world.

Although many subsequent discoveries have proven that those theories were somewhat crude, this does not affect the solidity of the basic components.

Just as classical mechanics is effective at the level of macroscopic celestial bodies, it is replaced by quantum mechanics when we enter the microscopic world...

This four-liquid balance theory is perfectly suited for the recycling of certain materials, especially metallic materials!

Fortunately, there are currently many excellent metal materials available that can be fully recycled!

With this in mind, Roy's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he decided to start experimenting.

……

Shortly after, in the alchemy room.

Freya brought Roy what he wanted.

"Lord Roy, these are alchemical parts salvaged from the 'Angelos'..."

"That valve is so sturdy! Atedia and Anjali had to use quite a bit of strength to get it working!"

As Roy's alchemy assistant, she has gradually become capable of handling things on her own.

In the past few days, Roy has sent me to deal with the mental pollution on the warship.

At the same time, key equipment such as the warship's engines, smart chips, and energy shield generators were disassembled.

Artia, Anjali, and others were present to protect her and also helped with the dismantling.

Roy nodded, his gaze falling on the damaged instrument in his hand.

Some key components inside emitted an unusual stray light, a purple hue mixed with a large amount of white and gray light.

This indicates that the materials are mixed and not pure enough.

"Melted Doitan Magic Gold (Level 3)..."

This is a special alloy with extremely high magic resistance, containing a variety of common magic metals such as Radiant Gold, Mithril, Fire Copper, and Star Iron, as well as some special rare earth ingredients.

It was made using the "Crystal Forging" technique, a high-magic arcane art from the region of Achinila.

But after being destroyed by the pinecone bomb "Kukunari", it turned into this.

However, after watching for a while, Roy, to Freya's astonishment, used his mental power to suspend her in the air.

He held out his hands in a gesture of respect, releasing a radiance of four colors: cyan, blue, brown, and red.

In an instant, air, water, earth, fire...

The power of the four fundamental elements flowed and slowly poured into the destroyed material.

"what?"

Freya looked surprised.

She also vaguely recognized that this was an alchemical technique related to the "Four Fluids Balance Theory".

Although Roy had lost his talent for alchemy, he still possessed basic knowledge. This kind of thing, which is very common in alchemy, he had of course already mastered through self-study.

But at this moment, what he was using seemed to be an innate "divine power"!
This "alchemical healing" skill can only handle some simple things...

In a matter of moments, the "magic gold" in his hand was indeed "repaired"!
Although it is still in a state of ablation in appearance, its internal material has been somewhat restored!
******
"It really is..."

Completely 'cured'!

Lord Roy, you are truly amazing!

This four-liquid balance method can only be applied to some simple alloy materials, and its application is also limited.

But I never expected that it would even work on level 3 materials in your hands!

Freya performed some simple analysis on the substance, and then placed it on the alchemy table to identify its components using methods similar to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and spectral analysis.

The conclusion was that it had truly "come back to life"!

"In some ancient alchemical theories, certain alloys or metal compositions are said to have 'life'! A fixed type is a fixed life..."

If the ingredients are mixed or contaminated with other elements, then 'health' will be impaired...

Therefore, rusting of metal, or its reaction with other elements under certain conditions, are signs of an unhealthy state...

In this process, gold, due to its inherent properties, was considered a symbol of longevity and immortality.

The long-held beliefs have become a crucial symbol in alchemy.

But in reality, mastering this theory of "four-fluid balance" allows one to heal metals at will, which is tantamount to opening the door to longevity and immortality!

Roy was lost in thought amidst Freya's adoring gaze.

"Actually, it's not just metals; other materials can be transformed using the same principle..."

[Repairs and restores the properties of raw materials, heals metals...]

This is described as parallel in the panel's description.

Moreover, according to the theory of alchemy (an ancient and classic theory), all things are composed of four fundamental elements.

In theory, it can cure everything!

"This can be used to create potions with functions such as refurbishment, recycling, and material repair..."

However, due to his busy schedule, Roy did not linger here for further research and immediately threw himself into new identifications.

The benefits of this war are numerous, and he cannot digest them all at once.

But no matter what, I swallowed it all at once, and will slowly ruminate on it when I find a place to recuperate and avoid the limelight!

……

Not long after, in the alchemy room.

Roy examines materials and continues to explore and discover.

Ordinary first and second-rate items are no longer worth his attention, so he just does a quick appraisal and then throws them to Freya to practice on.

He didn't care whether she could handle it well or not, and just stuffed it all in.

I mainly deal with level 3 and above items.

"The Void Prism allows the wielder to see through most illusions and invisible units, and can briefly refract the opponent's image to the vicinity..."

This should be able to be modified into a crystal ball for celestial surveillance.

"Fairy Amber, a strange crystal imbued with the power of nature, when crushed, can summon a group of elemental fairies the size of a thumb, providing the holder with healing or temporary stat boosts..."

It's not very useful, but the strange creature itself, and the mechanism of its magic, are worth studying.

"The Heart of Molten Core, a gem with flames pulsating inside, allows its holder to manipulate high temperatures and lava... It is an excellent alternative material for the transformation into a Flame Demon?"

Hmm? The Flame Demon Transformation is quite good among Level 3 Witch Body, but if the Flame Demon Heart is used, the danger may be much greater. If the Molten Heart, which is more naturally generated, is used, there is more room for maneuver.

Is it necessary to give it to Artia or other followers?

"Forget it, let's think about this later."

"There are also these permafrost ice cores?"
It feels like the core of an Ice Demon.

If the transplant is successful, one will be able to perfectly control their existing ice magic, thus gaining an Ice Demon Body and near-immune resistance to extreme cold…”

……

Roy took notes as he examined the items.

Following closely behind, they discovered several more treasures radiating a rich purple light.

For example, there is a treasure called the "Schia Cloak".

It allows creatures to transform into shadows after wearing it, enabling them to move freely through the Shadow Realm in a manner similar to stealth from another world.

There is also the "Furniture Resonating Stone," which can record and release certain sounds.

This is a treasure that can perfectly record and manifest even dragon roars or blasphemous words!
Roy now possesses the body of a golden dragon and has inherited the wisdom of the true dragon for nearly a century, and is almost reaching the stage of becoming an adult dragon.

He felt that some dragon language magic, which only adult dragons could learn, naturally surfaced in his mind.

These kinds of things are not easy to find under normal circumstances.

Ninth-circle spells, dragon language magic, and divine spells of the gods all require special mediums.

Such treasures can be used to record and release one's own dragon language, and can be used to create some high-level spellcasting items!
In addition to these, there are also "The Deceptive Pearl," "The Mermaid's Flute," "The Mermaid's Tears," "Moon Well Water," and so on...

Each has its own unique uses.

By the end, Roy felt a faint stinging pain between his brows.

The panels reappeared.

[Alchemy talent gain is in progress (50%→78%)]

However, this time, it seems that it won't be so easy to accumulate new items.

Roy pinned his hopes on the new world and on the "Angelos".

……

Before we knew it, it was the end of September.

Inside the temporary fortress conference room in Dune City.

Roy, Asternes, and Legatus held a closed-door meeting.

This time, the main topic of discussion was matters related to spoils of war.

"The basic situation is clear: this 'Battle of Ktapodi' involves several archmages and legendary mages, and also deploys angel-class warships like the 'Angelos'..."

It was rated as a 'legendary battle' within the alliance, so those of us who participated in it made another great contribution after the Battle of Franstar and the Battle of Nard Stargate.

This is just the merit of participating in the battle. Someone like Roy, because of special contributions, can get some special resources.

But that happened later.

Let's talk about the present first...

"That's right. Now that we're in charge of receiving the fruits of victory, the first thing we need to do is to sort out the accounts."

After a period of simple statistics, the general results have been obtained.

First, there is the value of the planet Ktapodi itself.

This is a world with billions of intelligent beings, a large number of technological creations, and related resources.

All kinds of minerals and valuables, excluding those plundered by the mages.

In fact, a considerable portion of it remains in this world as a strategic reserve!
Its total value is approximately 50 billion, and a considerable portion of that is difficult to quantify!

"Secondly, there are the contributions of the six archmages' respective legions and their followers..."

At this point, everyone looked at each other and exchanged knowing smiles.

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Although the convention states that spellcasters must not be mistreated, people are more or less willing to abide by it because they are worried about being captured one day.

However, prisoners themselves have ransom value. A great mage could get over 10 billion from them, or during their imprisonment, all kinds of cultivation resources and entertainment facilities would have to be paid for!

Charging him tens of millions in accommodation fees, which is equivalent to the material cost of a level 3 gem, would be a considerable profit!

Roy and the others didn't handle things too carelessly, lest it become an embarrassing situation later.

However, as the number of mages, both big and small, and their followers increased, they also reaped considerable benefits.

These are not included in the accounts; they are their own private property.

The league won't interfere much.

"The total here should be several billion, and when you add them up, it's over 10 billion."

There are also legion supplies, including various materials, energy, golems, constructs, and other items needed for large-scale battles...

The total value is also over 10 billion!

In reality, its true value far exceeds this amount.

Back then, Roy's teacher, Frosov, risked everything to fight a defensive war, burning through billions of dollars in military spending.

In this place, with so many legions fighting, the total value must far exceed [a certain amount].

However, the losses from such a great battle, such as the advanced equipment of each side and the items worn by their followers, still exist as fixed assets.

These were not included in the spoils, so they were not counted in the statistics.

Finally, there's the Angel-class battleship itself!

This is a demigod-class warship with a cost of hundreds of billions, comparable to a divine artifact.

This is mainly because it is a 'fortress' type unit, and its value far exceeds that of ordinary semi-divine artifacts or other similar level 4 legendary equipment, equivalent to the total value of several similar equipment items...

Although most of its value has been lost due to battle damage, a considerable portion is still usable!

The group exchanged smiles, including Roy, who showed a hint of anticipation.

There's a reason why we're bringing this up last.

Because of the damage from battle and the loss of many things, they can make many decisions!
This is the easiest accounting to do, with various valuations varying greatly, and it's up to them to decide!
"I have a proposal. I plan to apply to the Alliance to buy this decommissioned warship!"
Therefore, I will not participate in the distribution of the legion's resources, including the Archmage's ransom and the profits from Ktapoddi's side..."

Just then, Roy suddenly made a suggestion.

This was done after careful consideration.

He believed he possessed strong identification skills and recycling abilities.

As we all know, waste recycling is also a profitable industry.

If you have the means and the connections...

"This would cost at least 100 to 300 billion!"

Both Asternes and Legatos were somewhat surprised to hear this.

"Sell off Ktapodi, and even Glastan, which we previously occupied, as well as the planets and other planets in the surrounding star clusters."

That's about the number.

Roy spoke casually, as if he were saying 100 to 300 billion rather than 100 to 300 dollars.

"Alright, if you want it, we won't interfere."

The two exchanged a glance and agreed.

As wizards who had once received Roy's kindness and much help from him, the two were also grateful to this young junior.

Moreover, he is so young and has made great contributions in legendary battles, so he will definitely be highly valued in the future.

Anyone with eyes can see that this kind of person might even be promoted to a Grand Wizard!

Moreover, it was achieved within a thousand years during his lifetime!

If you don't help him and instead make enemies, what's the point?
So, let him have it...

Just give in a little!

Moreover, from a practical point of view, neither of them are experts in the field of alchemy, nor do they have any expertise in waste recycling, repair and modification.

If this decommissioned warship could be worth tens of billions in Roy's hands, it might not even be worth one or two hundred billion in their hands.

However, the necessary permissions might be sufficient to redeem such spoils from the Alliance...

However, the money, time, and energy spent were not worth it at all.

However, the two were unaware that they had misunderstood certain aspects.

Back inside the mage's mansion, Roy wore a genuine smile.

Freya stepped forward and asked, "Lord Roy, has the plan to buy the warships succeeded?"

She could tell that Roy was in a good mood.

"That's right. This decommissioned warship might be worth a few hundred billion in other people's eyes, but in my eyes, it should be worth at least a hundred billion!"
Moreover, much of the technical information and valuable resources are difficult for outsiders to obtain.

Its true value cannot be measured by magic stones!

Roy nodded and said.

That's true.

The higher the level, the more the magic stone becomes just a number…

Freya remarked with emotion.

"And that's not all..."

After the conversation, the girl's skull reported.

"Master, Alliance contact..."

"Oh?"

Roy went to the communications room on the other side, where the figure of the red-robed governor Akhenin appeared on the crystal ball.

With a slight smile, he said to Roy, "Your application has been approved in principle, and I'm willing to do my best to help you..."

However, the league has some things they want to ask you to do.

This is not a condition of the transaction; it's simply a normal task assignment.

Roy's heart stirred slightly: "Please speak."

Akening said, "It's the thing you used to destroy the 'Angelos' before!"

As expected, the Seven Towers Alliance was interested in this kind of thing.

Roy pondered for a moment and said, "I have already submitted all the blueprints."

Akening said, "I know, and I'm certain, that you haven't held anything back or omitted anything..."

However, members of the 'Wonder Object Research Association', including masters of forging such as Middel, Sidirul, and Smip, as well as high wizards, were unable to imitate or replicate it!
They believe this is due to the uniqueness of your magic and the difference in your soul power and status.

This isn't meant to spy on you; I just wanted to ask if my guess is correct.

"correct."

Roy hesitated for a moment before replying.

Such issues involving personal privacy are taboo in the wizarding world.

So after Aknin asked the question, he shook his head helplessly and had no choice but to give up.

"Only you can forge the new 'Kukunari' yourself."

The Alliance now needs the same 'ultimate bomb' for the Battle of Allenstar!
This may not actually be useful, but it's key to deterrence..."

"it is good."

After a brief consideration, Roy readily agreed.

"By the way, your transfer arrangements have also been finalized."

Seeing that the negotiations were going smoothly, Akhenin relaxed his posture, but with a hint of teasing, he said to him.

"The Alliance has decided to transfer you to the rear academy world, Archadmia!"

Congratulations, you're going to be a professor!

(End of this chapter)