Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 718 The Academy World (4-in-1)

"Welcome to Arcademia, Lord Kiric!"

A secluded ancient castle, with a spacious stone courtyard.

Roy and his companions appeared and descended upon this world themed around "the Academy".

Several wizards of varying ages, dressed in white and blue robes, stood at the bottom of the steps to greet him, all bowing their heads in respect.

Among these wizards, two simply placed their hands on their chests and bowed slightly in greeting.

One of them was a middle-aged man, and the other was a beautiful woman with a mature charm. Both of them wore striking red robes, similar to those worn by the governor, but in different styles.

"Teaching Committee, Red Robe Consul, Director of Academic Affairs Diev, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"Teaching Committee, Red-robed Archon, Professor of Potions, Xin Disi, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"Gentlemen, it's a pleasure to meet you both for the first time."

Roy returned the greeting.

“I am Kiric, a specially appointed alchemist of the Alliance, a senior member of the Stonemasons’ Guild, and a candidate director.”

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the group boarded the magnificent reindeer-drawn carriage and headed towards the academy.

Only then did Roy realize that the castle he had emerged from was located on a small hill on the eastern side of a huge island, surrounded by a vast ocean.

"Our academy is located on a large island, more than two or three hundred kilometers away from the Trial Continent, which is specifically used as a trial ground."

The great wizards who built it established different academies based on the characteristics of their departments, which were separated in the form of cities, wizard towers, fortresses, or villages.

Each location has its own classrooms, accommodations for professors and lecturers, and various experimental and research facilities!

On the way, Diev enthusiastically and proactively introduced Roy to the basic situation.

Xin Disi observed him with considerable interest, her eyes filled with undisguised admiration, and the corners of her rosy lips unconsciously curled up.

"I never expected that Lord Kirick would be so handsome and outstanding!"

She vaguely sensed the charm emanating from Roy. As a professor of potions, she knew a little about it; it was a kind of potion combined with soul modification.

Besides that, there is the superior bloodline possessed by some higher organism!
For spellcasters who study bloodlines, sorcery, and biological topics such as reproduction and childbirth, this type of modification is extremely attractive!

Artia, Prandtie, and the others looked down at the land below.

The scenery here is beautiful, and the mana is abundant. The magic power in my body is affected by it, and its circulation seems to speed up.

Various towering trees flourish, and the vegetation is abundant, forming an ecological garden with a pristine appearance.

Some dinosaurs, including the Seismosaurus, which is over 50 meters long, and the Poseidon, which is slightly smaller but still a giant, leisurely graze below.

Different creatures, such as Triceratops, Velociraptor, and Oviraptor, also roamed freely.

From time to time, magical creatures such as pterosaurs, griffins, and harpies soar through the air, bringing an indescribable abundance of life to this world.

……

after a while.

More than 300 kilometers away, at the center of "Academy Island".

The reindeer-drawn carriage landed in what looked like an old castle.

"Your Excellency Kirick, please come with me to complete the formalities and arrange the onboarding and staff arrangements."

"As you wish, Your Excellency."

So Roy followed Diev to the registrar's office inside the castle and did a simple registration.

Then he arranged accommodations and explained various trivial matters.

"Lord Kirick, the Alliance should have already informed you, right?"

Your basic salary is 760 million Magic Stones per year, with various allowances and benefits to be calculated separately.

The academy will provide you with a mansion and corresponding private land.

In addition, there are several servants and guards; there are different styles of mansions and personnel to choose from…

Roy knew this was a perk for the new professor, so he took a look without ceremony.

Ultimately, they chose a relatively traditional medieval-style castle, along with its servants and guards.

Next, Diev went on to discuss some management regulations and precautions for the "Academy Island" and the overseas "Trial Continent".

He gave Roy a magical crystal ball containing this information, as well as the contact information for the white-robed deacons of the academic affairs office, telling him to consult or ask them if he had any questions.

Finally, there was a red robe and the academy's badge of honor.

"These are your robes and tokens. Please use the 'Arcane Mark' to inscribe your seal and bind them."

Roy followed the instructions while appraising the two treasures.

Under the illumination of the Eye of Hermes, they all emitted a level three purple light, indicating they were high-level magical artifacts.

"Academy Red Robe (Level 3)..."

The academy's magistrates are distinguished by their distinctive red attire from that of other classes of wizards.

Special Effect 1: "Lawful Intimidation," based on mental strength and multiplied by a certain percentage of charm discount, unleashes a shocking mental energy attack that has a group intimidation and command effect on weaker creatures...

"Professor's Badge - 9 Rings (Level 3)..."

This badge is a globally recognized token for faculty members. It is a second-highest level token for professors and grants them 7-9 rings of authority, corresponding to a level 3 wizard. This badge grants them 9 rings of authority.

Special Effect 1: "Pass". When wearing this badge, you can freely enter and exit most of the restricted areas in the Academy world.

Special Effect 2: "Dominate Guardian", the wearer has the authority to command and dispatch the corresponding guard.

Special Effect 3: "Domination Magic Array," the wearer can activate the large magic array protecting the academy and use some of its functions, including "Advanced Detection," "Free Teleportation," "Instant Summoning," "Protective Spells," etc.

A short while later, Roy changed into the red robe that symbolized power and status.

In an instant, the handsome young man's figure gained an indescribable air of majesty.

When he put on the truly useful badge, he instantly felt the connection between himself and the great formation beneath his feet, as well as the many mechanical or puppet, monster, and other guardians around him.

……

Shortly afterward, Diev personally accompanied Roy to his castle mansion on the southern beach, more than a hundred kilometers away, before preparing to leave.

Before taking his leave, he told Roy, "In a few days, there will be a welcome party specially for you. The college leaders, as well as the professors and lecturers of the Alchemy Department, will all be in attendance."

Dean Hofge will also be present!

Roy's heart stirred slightly.

After Diev left, he immediately contacted Wuta to report to the Red-Robed Consul Akhenin that he had taken up his post and inquired about the specific personnel situation here.

The Hovge that Diev spoke of was not an ordinary high-level wizard, but the incarnation of a great wizard, and a fifth-level great wizard at that, a being who could be called a "god among men".

The Dean is merely a character created by the other party in their "playing the game of life," an embodiment of their outward will, a "saintly form" of a deity!
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"Lord Hofgis's true form resides in the void, protecting the academy."

It is also, to some extent, eroding the will of the world, attempting to devour it and take its place!

Akhenin gave a brief overview of the situation, but mentioned the Grand Wizard stage, a practice that can be considered an open secret.

"what?"

Roy was slightly surprised.

"To replace..."

Akening said, "I haven't told you before because the time wasn't right."

But now, it's time.

You should know that the spiritual quality of the world's will is often equivalent to level six, which is the level of a high god.

Roy nodded slightly.

I knew this all along.

Akening continued, "But in reality, for a variety of reasons, the world level that is presented in most cases is lower than this level."

The soul we often talk about is actually separate…

“Indeed,” Roy said. “Spirituality is the foundation of all spiritual energy, while the soul is the core of autonomous will.”

These two things together constitute the soul.

Our journey of learning, growth, and transformation is essentially a process of continuously drawing resources from nature to enrich ourselves.

In this process, our own soul is in control, and the scale of spirituality manifests as mental power, which continues to increase…

Akhenin said, "The same applies to ascending to the rank of Grand Wizard or Legendary, becoming a great being whose status and spirituality are 'comparable to a world.'"

Although the specific methods are different.

Some massacres and sacrifices involve billions of lives, while others fulfill their missions and receive rewards.

Some resorted to outright violent plunder!

For example, deities rely on the faith of intelligent beings...

But ultimately, they all lead to the same goal: the soul, this fundamental thing!

"This is true 'eating from the sky'!"

Roy sighed.

"No wonder we are competing with mages, even gods and demons, for the various worlds and for intelligent beings!"
Wait a minute, this will further lead to the decline of the world order!
A world and will that have been completely devoured...

Even if it's complete death!

Suddenly, Roy thought of a question.

For example, the world of Aster.

An ancient demon god has entered and fallen into slumber...

Powerful figures from all sides have moved in, assuming the roles of deities.

Even evil gods joined in the fun, like a gluttonous feast.

One whale fall brings forth a myriad of life!

"You're right, but without destruction, where does new life come from?"

"Lord Hofge is a fully-fledged Archmage; he will advance to level six and take his place!"

Akhenin said it casually, yet with great confidence.

……

In the blink of an eye, a few days passed.

The time comes on June 1th.

Roy spent several days familiarizing himself with the school rules and getting a general understanding of the situation here.

On that day, following the advice of the academy deacon, they went to the auditorium in the center of the academy island to attend the gathering.

The long square was covered with a red carpet that stretched out like a long snake.

The guards stood in rows, and the crowd was bustling.

When Roy and the others arrived, music and ceremonial music began, and anti-aircraft guns fired in unison.

The red-robed wizards and blue-robed wizards who were waiting there came forward to greet them.

Roy recognized some of them; he had read about them in the materials he had been reading over the past few days.

Most noteworthy is the dean of this academy, Hofge!
At first glance, he appeared to be a white-bearded old wizard in his early thirties, possessing only 1000 degrees of mental strength, roughly the same as his teacher, Frosif…

These figures are far inferior to my current level.

As the Golden Dragon's body naturally grew, its physical strength reached over 550 degrees, and its mental strength reached 1430 degrees...

The bonus from 【Words of Wisdom】is an astonishing 1025 degrees!
Even if all other talents and special abilities were completely excluded, relying solely on his mental attribute of over 2400 degrees, he could be considered a backbone among high-level wizards.

However, the opponent is a level 5 archmage, which means that the level 5 magic power, the profound knowledge and valuable experience gained from a long life, as well as various treasures and talents, can make this 1000-degree mental power far exceed the power of an ordinary level 3 wizard.

However, it was impolite to dwell on the Grand Wizard for too long, so Roy quickly composed himself, placed his hand on his chest, and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Excellency the Grand Wizard!"

Hofgi smiled slightly: "I have heard about your deeds. Rest assured and recuperate here."

He knew Roy's true identity; he wasn't Kirick, but Roy who had shone brightly on the battlefield of the Ellen Starfield!
After a simple welcoming ceremony, Hofgier left the scene first, and everyone relaxed.

"Lord Kirick, I have heard that you have been entrusted with a task, in an attempt to establish a new alchemy..."

Could you please explain the general approach to this?

Just then, a professor of creation science asked a question.

Others also cast curious glances.

Roy said calmly, "Actually, it's nothing much. It's just that I've built an advancement system based on 'Activation Technique' based on my own personal experience and innate talent."

I'm more like a skills mentor, guiding apprentices to the professional skills required to become full-fledged wizards, and providing a few alchemical blueprints and recipes.

In reality, all he can offer is a tiny bit!
Inspiration, catalogs of various disciplines, reverse engineering, alchemy masters, and many other sources have already laid an incredibly solid foundation for him.

The skills he gained from other talents were almost self-taught, allowing him to master many profound and exquisite secret techniques.

This even includes the creation of conceptual weapons and the Philosopher's Stone, as well as the identification knowledge and materials science understanding brought by the Eye of Hermes.

The alliance arranged for him to be here not only for protection, but also to allow him to reflect and reorganize his own system.

He may evolve from a "master" to a "great master," forming his own school of thought—"Luo's Alchemy"!
With that in mind, Roy chatted with them briefly.

From magic crystals to enchanted diamonds.

From knowledge of potions to black, white, yellow, and red.

From alchemical life to artificial intelligence.

Then there's the seed of concept, the alchemy array...

He has a broad knowledge of all of them, and his expertise in them is quite profound!
Everyone present was a master, with achievements in their respective fields.

After hearing Roy's brief mention of "a tiny bit," I was quite astonished.

This Professor Kirick seems to have a few tricks up his sleeve...

No, at least a dozen or more brushes!

At this moment, the professor of creation, Compositum, who had just asked the question, asked a question about metal fatigue and the properties of magic metal.

Roy had just obtained the "Four Fluid Balance" before and had done some research on it.

So I told him, "I recently invented a new type of 'metal recovery fluid'..."

Theoretically speaking, it's more effective than traditional methods and can solve the problems you just mentioned. Why don't you give it a try?

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After saying that, Roy took out a small test tube that was 10 centimeters long.

Inside the transparent, glass-like crystal bottle, a silvery liquid resembling mercury slurry gleamed brightly, but was more transparent than ordinary mercury slurry.

Everyone stared in surprise, as they had rarely seen anything like it before.

"It's some kind of liquid magic metal..."

"Resembles mercury but is not mercury..."

"Metal Recovery Fluid...heals metal?"

Combositem leaned closer, sensing the aura emanating from it.

He sensed a cold yet vibrant spirituality within the test tube.

It seemed to contain some kind of magical energy bestowed by "animation," making the liquid like a living thing, full of an indescribable vitality. But it was not as simple as "vitality" in the conventional sense.

He thought for a moment, then took out a dull, unremarkable piece of metal.

This is an alloy sample left over from previous experiments. Its surface is covered with fine marks left by tensile tests, pits from hardness tests, cracks caused by impact tests, and so on, all of which are clearly visible.

Clearly, its internal structure is on the verge of collapse; it's a piece of junk.

"Just give it a try."

He placed it on a table not far away.

Roy carefully dripped the liquid onto the tired metal, and the silver paste spread rapidly like a living thing, seeping into the metal's interior.

The amazing effect appeared instantly.

The cracks healed, the dents were restored, and the metal surface regained its newfound luster, even becoming more resilient than before.

Everyone was amazed when they saw this.

Compositem's beard trembled with excitement: "It's really recovered!"

"It's simply an alchemical miracle!"

Roy himself also experienced the benefits of the "four-fluid balance".

He had just used the Eye of Hermes to examine the item the other party had taken out, and indeed found that it contained a complex aura of several colors, including purple, blue, green, white, and gray.

This is a complex spectrum that includes various levels, from three to two to one to zero.

As a result, the color scheme has now been changed to a mixture of blue and purple.

This indicates that it has returned to its original "healthy state".

This is what's known as healing metal!

"To be honest, I plan to optimize this 'alchemical healing technique' that can specifically target metals and even extend to other materials."

However, so far, the effects on non-metallic components have been extremely poor, while they are more effective against metallic components, but the cost is also high.

Amidst the various gazes of the crowd, Roy offered a brief explanation.

This thing was actually prepared for the recovery of warships.

However, Compositetum seems to have developed a great interest in it now and has asked many more questions about it.

Roy actually had many, many more similar inventions and creations.

He doesn't have any particular area of ​​expertise; he's always been open-minded and learns from whatever he encounters.

But because of his exceptional alchemical talent, he became proficient in everything.

I've recently become quite interested in the topic of "material recycling," as it holds the potential value of at least an entire Angel-class battleship, the "Angelos"...

It's worth over 1000 billion, and that's a conservative estimate!

So, I spent more time talking to Compositem.

This led everyone to believe that he also happened to be an expert in this area.

However, as the crowd gradually dispersed, the beautiful woman Xin Disi stayed behind.

She waited patiently until Roy and Compasstum finished their conversation before asking her question.

"Do you have any knowledge of beauty potions?"

Compostrum realized he had been "bothering" Roy for too long, so he nodded apologetically and left the scene.

He then left the opportunity to talk to Roy and the enthusiastic, beautiful woman.

Roy smiled slightly: "Of course."

With a hint of excitement, Cindy asked tentatively, "Have you ever heard of a potion called 'The Beauty of Roses'?"

"Ok?"

Roy was slightly startled.

He had actually heard of it!
Actually, this thing is related to Ms. Gu Mosi's beauty potion!

To be precise, they are related products belonging to the same series!
However, "The Love of Daffodils" is only suitable for those with a youthful soul, while "The Grace of Roses" is suitable for mature women!
Roy looked the other person up and down and immediately understood.

"This should be a product related to 'The Love of Daffodils'. Besides 'The Love of Daffodils' and 'The Beauty of Roses', there is also another one called 'The Fairy Beauty of Laurel'."

They are all beauty potions suitable for different soul forms.

Their intended purposes, required materials, and specific refining methods are all different.

The only thing they have in common is their ability to bestow upon people perfect looks and extraordinary charm.

"Yep!

So you knew all along!

Actually, I have been searching for related items for 300 years. It was only 200 years ago that I learned that in the Chalk Country of Okme Tower, there was a great wizard named Gu Mosi who had collected this series of ancient potion recipes.

But before I could set off, the Land of Chalk..."

With a touch of excitement, Xin Disi recounted a past event that even Roy found somewhat unexpected.

But upon closer reflection, it makes sense.

After all, the circle of high-level wizards is relatively small, and they will inevitably cross paths sooner or later through exchanges and inquiries.

When they reach the Grand Wizard stage, their numbers become even smaller. Over multiple eras, the total number of Grand Wizards, both new and old, who have emerged throughout the entire faction, whether they have left their names or not, is only around a thousand.

The present era, which is the Seven Towers Era, and the previous era, the White Robe Era, is only between 300 and 400 years old.

And the total number of Primordial Grand Wizards above level seven is only a dozen or so!
By then, I'll be so afraid I'll "know everything"!
These thoughts flashed through her mind, and Roy started talking to her about Ms. Gomos.

He only now realized that the other party was a great wizard, and a relatively new and young one at that, which is why there was a lack of written records left behind.

However, the magical alchemical tools retained some of the results of the research.

I have inherited her legacy and know some clues about the beauty potion.

Unfortunately, the intelligence of magical alchemical tools is limited, and it is difficult to trigger the "programs" engraved on them without the corresponding materials.

"If there's an opportunity, let's collaborate on this research..."

The love of beauty is human nature, especially for a beautiful lady like yourself; wanting to pursue perfection is perfectly natural.

Roy flattered her, which made Xin Disi cover her mouth and giggle: "That's wonderful."

"Do you have any idea?"

Roy got it for free!

Xin Disi had no sense of secrecy in front of the handsome young man who was also a fan of good looks: "I can only earn more merit points and exchange them from the Witch Tower."

The Great Library of Okmewta must hold information about that woman, but given our current rank and status, it's difficult for us to access any details about her.

"I see."

Roy seemed to be deep in thought.

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This welcome party passed by quickly.

Roy has gained two potential partners, giving him the opportunity to leverage their resources.

But for him, the more important thing right now is to develop curriculum planning and achieve various performance targets.

After he returned, he summoned Freya.

How's things going on your end?

"Lord Roy, I have completed all the previous lectures and course plans as you instructed."

The now-experienced alchemy assistant answered calmly.

“Great, you can take my place at work and teach after school starts in March.”

As a professor, he didn't have the time to give too many lectures to his advanced students.

At most, it's just finding some time and opportunity to give a lecture, offer some public guidance, or teach a simple course.

Fortunately, the college didn't have any special requirements. As long as he could review the teaching materials and complete his own curriculum planning and professional research, that would be fine.

He had his own team of talented people and used his followers to teach him.

More importantly, if you can pass the performance evaluation by then, you'll be considered qualified.

Besides, so what if it doesn't meet the standards?
He is a high-level wizard, and a high-level wizard who has made meritorious contributions.

We have no choice but to support him.

However, at this moment, Roy studied the performance appraisal rules again and suddenly realized, to his dismay, that there seemed to be a lot of people applying for advanced apprenticeships in alchemy this year.

The entire department had nearly a thousand students!

In other words, 30 wizards of official rank need to emerge from this class of students to be considered qualified.

Due to the influence of the world's will, apprentices studying here are relatively more likely to receive the blessing of the "Wizard's Maxim" "Learning is everything," making it easier for them to advance in their careers.

But this is still a relatively challenging goal.

This goal is not just his own goal, but the goal of the entire department.

However, he also holds the title of "Head of the Alchemy Department"...

Although it was a nominal position, it still carried the responsibility of ensuring a high promotion rate.

"It would be best if we could train more than 50 people..."

"We can't expect everyone else to remain the same, and that all previous years have gone smoothly, only for me to come in and cause immediate chaos, can we?"

Roy thought to himself.

In general, the goal is to ensure a graduation rate of over 3%, and strive for over 5%.

At that time, we can also pick out some promising talents and take them on as our disciples.

Thinking of this, Roy instructed Freya again: "Observe carefully and keep an eye out for excellent seeds."

I'd like to take this opportunity to fulfill my future role as a mentor as well!

……

In the blink of an eye, nearly two months have passed.

October 3th is here.

During this period, students from various planes and worlds arrived one after another. Under the colonies controlled by Wizard Vizel, senior apprentices from all sides underwent a month-long entrance examination.

This includes, but is not limited to, various items such as learning ability and practical witchcraft skills.

They set off from the port of Limani on the Trial Continent, and conducted an observation and evaluation in a closed environment using ancient sailing ships, scoring them based on their performance along the way.

Roy asked the deacon in the academic affairs office why they were doing this.

As it turned out, the other party didn't know either.

Even Director Diev could only scratch his head: "Actually, I'm not quite sure either. We could have teleported directly to the main island..."

But the dean said that's how it should be done.

That's all we can do.

To this end, many cities for human habitation were built on the Trial Continent, and several kingdoms were established.

However, there are many scenic resorts over there; you can visit them sometime if you have the chance.

Roy shrugged.

He hasn't had a chance to go there recently.

Because he was too busy.

In addition to balancing his own studies and research, he also had collaborative projects with Compostome and Sindi.

More importantly, in the world of Araghi, the teleportation route is also being opened.

Even when I take a vacation, I go back to the world of Araghi, and I don't necessarily have time to go to the Trial Continent of this world.

This day.

Early morning in the castle.

Just as Roy finished donning his red robe and professor's badge, the beautiful head maid entered, bowing at the doorway, her deep cleavage revealed beyond her black and white low-cut uniform.

"Lord Roy, Lady Freya has already departed. She asked me to leave you a message: this afternoon's general education class is 'Introduction to Alchemy,' a 3-credit course. She has prepared the lesson plan and handouts for you in the hall of the mage's mansion..."

Freya also has her own courses.

With Roy's help, she became a tenured lecturer at the college and received her own salary and allowances.

However, she is quite busy, devoting herself almost full-time to things like textbook compilation and on-site teaching.

Everything, including the lesson plans and handouts I needed, was arranged perfectly.

Roy was quite pleased with this.

"Fria has really matured..."

"This will be a huge help!"

In contrast, Artia, Prandtse, Nisa, and the others were completely idle.

They were nowhere to be seen early this morning; they said they went hunting in the hunting area!
……

Not long after, Roy went out and headed towards the castle in the teaching area.

He arrived at the scene before nine o'clock in the morning and quickly went to the rest room where he was preparing to teach.

To their surprise, they discovered that several high-ranking wizards, including Diev, Combositem, and Sindith, had also arrived.

"We are quite interested in your teaching style and would like to observe it in person..."

Actually, his interest in the teaching methods is a pretense; what he truly cares about is their academic philosophy and research direction.

Even if it is known that Roy is a high-level wizard with a high level of magical skill, his academic achievements are still questionable.

This is somewhat similar to the distinction between traditional magic and arcane magic.

Traditional magic is something that can be cast and then it's over, similar to witchcraft.

But arcane research requires thoroughly exploring its origins.

Among these, Cindy was particularly interested in Compostome, which had begun to establish a potential partnership.

Upon hearing this, Roy smiled slightly and chatted with them discreetly.

When class time arrived, I went to the venue.

It is very common for the same course to be taught by different teachers and divided into multiple classes.

Akademia also adopted similar regulations, limiting the number of students in a single class.

However, Roy chose general education courses simply to reach more students and fulfill his assignments.

The scene was packed with people; more than 200 people showed up at once.

He sat down at the podium and, without saying a word, began his lecture.

"Today, we will talk about the course 'Introduction to Alchemy'."

The essence of alchemy is a philosophical practice of the transformation of matter. Behind the transformation from lead to gold, and even the creation of all things, lies the pursuit of elemental transformation and eternal immortality…

(End of this chapter)