Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 722 Mimicry Alchemy (5-in-1)

"Sir, here are the materials you requested."

"The witch formation is also ready."

Kaham's request was quickly fulfilled.

The followers and disciples brought out a small alchemy table with a diameter of 3 feet, on which a basic six-pointed star pattern had been drawn, with symbols representing different things embedded inside.

Roy nodded secretly when he saw this.

He found something familiar in it.

"It's clear that Kaham's claim of drawing on the secrets of the 'Transmutation Circle' is not an exaggeration."

He even had considerable expertise in this area and had conducted in-depth research on it.

This should be a comprehensive consideration that integrates the two paths, but from the beginning, his knowledge and cognition have leaned towards the choice of "sacrifice".

All of these factors have ultimately led to the current outcome.

After his followers and disciples left, Kaham turned and came to the front of the formation, raised his hands in a gesture of respect, and began to chant a spell.

"O omnipotent god of alchemy, I offer you my precious sacrifices and beg for a sacred bargain..."

Roy watched this scene and noticed that he wasn't using his "real name".

He also did not use his mental power to lock onto any mature deity related to the alchemical priesthood.

This is somewhat like one's own "self-deployment magic," a choice made by like-minded individuals.

Soon, a blurry phantom appeared above the magic array.

Just as Roy created the statue of the god of wishes, it reflected the outline of a silhouette.

"Look, what is that?"

"The figure of Lord Kaham?"

Many people cast surprised glances and began to whisper among themselves.

The other person was blurry and indistinct, with only an outline of someone wearing a wide black robe, but everyone still recognized him.

That's Kaham himself!
"Reflect upon yourself, and honor the spirit as God!"

The object of the sacrifice was originally a faith connected to alchemy through its own spirit…

"If one continues to advance along this path, it is possible to achieve divinity and a divine office!"

"But this is not about becoming a god in one's physical body, but rather about mastering a god-level avatar to avoid some of the drawbacks of the power of faith!"

Many wizards also noticed something amiss.

Some high-level magical beasts or powerful beings may impersonate gods in the material world, acquire divinity, and condense divine power.

Just like the feathered serpent god Roy had encountered before, and King Fram.

During their continued promotion, they are prone to encountering a calamity akin to a curse, namely, madness and insanity, and complete loss of mind.

This is also the origin of divine evil!

This is similar to how mortals encounter the true form of a divine being or face the appearance of a god.

Many spellcasters who aspired to godhood discovered through in-depth research that this was a flaw deeply rooted in the path of becoming a god through faith.

It is caused by the beliefs of the soul itself!

In this magical universe, gods are originally the purest and most powerful spiritual beings separated from the spirituality of certain world wills.

This is a crystallization phenomenon!
Once these roots are understood, it becomes easy to explain why the power of faith can dilute spirituality, causing people to lose their reason and memory, and fall into madness.

Especially for those acquired deities, those who become gods through faith, their spirituality originates from the most intense and sincere part of the spiritual beliefs of intelligent beings.

Beings whose rank is insufficient are very easily diluted or even have their will extinguished.

Therefore, deities often exhibit personality traits that align with people's wishes.

Those who uphold reason and free will are actually not fond of becoming gods.

They don't actively absorb and utilize the power of faith, but instead use relics, artifacts, divine essences, and crystals of divine power.

This also explains why a great wizard-level being could devour the world's will and replace it.

Because they possess independent will, they can overcome the strong with the weak and defeat the powerful!

"This Kaham is using some tricks."

They actually used a method similar to the one I created to the God of Wishes, placing the anchor of faith on the clone.

That was the reason King Fram asked me to create his statue.

Roy clicked his tongue when he saw this.

The fact that this existence is paired with the "Kaham Sacrifice" spell shows that this old master is quite capable.

At least a few skills, maybe even a dozen!
"However, he probably doesn't have a soul of my naturally high rank. He must have gone to a lot of trouble to acquire and utilize the divine power crystals and forge a faith anchor."

As Roy nodded inwardly, the apprentices noticed that with Kaham's sacrifice, a dark, serpentine figure gradually emerged.

Alchemical Life... Black Serpent!
It really showed up!
Thunderous applause erupted from the audience, and many people became excited.

"Sacrificial offerings, snake scales..."

Infused with magical energy, the power of faith...

You can create simple Iron-grade alchemical life forms!
Other similar items at the same level are manufactured in the same way.

Kaham reached out to the snake, which flicked its tongue and slowly coiled itself around him.

Just like the black snake Roy had previously created, it possessed its own vitality and simple intelligence, rather than being mechanically simulated!

"This is my 'Kahham Sacrifice Technique,' a sacred bargaining alchemy guided by spiritual consciousness..."

"Isn't this just like the crystallization of my wishes, and a replica of the 'treasure offering ritual'?"
Theoretically, this is indeed feasible, but the trading chips and the exchange ratio are open to discussion.

What will sustain this system in the long run?

Roy watched the other party demonstrate, but a slight doubt arose in his heart.

Even in the realm of gods, a tax on faith is levied!

But just then.

Something unexpected happened to him.

As the apprentices below tried it, someone suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

"It worked! It worked!"

"This method is really convenient and practical!"

"They succeeded so easily?"
That's impossible. What he's using might be different from my principles..."

Roy was secretly alarmed, and then he realized this.

Even a "sacred transaction" is still a transaction!
They say the wool comes from the sheep's back...

So, who is to blame?
Many people turned their attention to it.

In one corner of the arena, several apprentices were indeed imitating Kaham's method, drawing simple sacrificial circles.

It was just a matter of copying without really understanding the underlying principles, and the desire was achieved without much thought.

However, before they could even enjoy their joy for more than ten seconds, their cheers quickly turned into screams.

In several formations suspended in the air, the runes suddenly twisted and exploded, bursting apart one by one.

The crimson blood mist, carrying chaotic energy, tore through the void. The closest architect was instantly struck by a backlash of magic and blasted away by the explosive energy.

Not only that, but vortexes also appeared in the air, and some kind of demonic creature seemed about to emerge.

"Oh no, the sacrificial spell has gone out of control!"

******
"problem occurs?"

Roy showed a hint of surprise.

Diev and the others also stood up abruptly, looking somewhat wary.

Ripples spread through the void, and a bared, alluring yet malevolent, brown-red serpent demon, wielding a bone blade, appeared out of thin air.

This is a demon species similar to the Six-Armed Serpent Demon, originating from the abyss. It is only a low-level minion, possessing only one pair of arms, but it is still a genuine and ferocious demon.

It swung its arms and slashed wildly, killing several apprentices around it.

The guards took action and attacked the center of the riot.

However, out of consideration for the apprentices, no powerful destructive spells were used, and the attacks were quickly blocked by swords and blades.

The riot ended when a wizard from the security department cast a "monster-freezing spell" on the victim, and the others fired multiple arrows to kill him.

"Amu, what's wrong, Amu?"

"Daiss... wake up, Daiss!"

Several apprentices who were close to the victims were devastated.

The others felt a chill in their hearts, but they couldn't help but be somewhat affected, feeling a sense of shared sorrow for the fallen.

"Sacrifice magic seems a bit dangerous!"

"If something goes wrong, it could harm both yourself and others, which wouldn't be good..."

They exchanged glances, communicating silently, but secretly remaining wary.

Unexpectedly, this method could also lure out abyssal monsters.

It's somewhat like "chaotic summoning".

"So that's how it is. He also borrowed the power of the abyss, which, in a way, can be considered 'abyss lending'!"

Roy suddenly realized something.

Having studied the relevant secret techniques, he immediately understood.

This is probably like one's own "treasure sacrifice," which can be traced back to the legendary great devil Adebayo.

However, its construction is not as sophisticated as its own techniques...

Or perhaps it could have been much more sophisticated, but for the sake of efficiency, some access to the Abyss was granted instead!
As a result, things went wrong!
"We can't have one type corresponding to one layer of the abyss, and then have so many complicated and messy encapsulations that they create vulnerabilities, can we?"

He even quickly deduced the reason for this oversight.

……

"Damn it, what the hell is going on?"

"How could those apprentices summon the black snake? They clearly summoned it, so how could something go wrong!"

The event went awry, and the lecture ultimately ended abruptly, failing to live up to its initial promise.

Kaham himself wished he could dig a hole in the ground and disappear right there.

Once they left the scene and returned to their castle, the first thing they did was to investigate and trace the cause.

He couldn't contain his anger and slammed his fist on the table.

He originally planned to arrange for some accomplices to create the illusion that the student learned the skill on the spot.

Who would have thought that someone would actually replicate it!
Well, if it reproduces, so be it; consider it a pleasant surprise...

Before I could even enjoy it for a few seconds, I messed it up!

The disciples and followers all fell silent, not daring to offend him.

After a while, Matthias, a highly regarded disciple of Master Kaham and a mid-level wizard over 200 years old, rushed over and revealed the root cause of the accident.

"Teacher, it must have been caused by multiple apprentices performing a sacrificial spell at the same time, causing their magical powers to interfere with each other and create a resonance!"

The spiritual energy within the realm of divine arts is inherently prone to resonance, and certain parameters of certain magical arrays amplify this resonance effect.

"Damn it, how could I make such a basic mistake?"

Kaham said angrily.

He is an expert in this field, so it's impossible that he didn't consider this; it belongs to the realm of faith, the common sense of ritual magic.

"possible……

This might be due to the influence of Lord Kiric's "transmutation circle" prior to this.

Matteis hesitated for a moment, then forced himself to explain.

"The apprentices tested two methods in a very short period of time, and some special magical energy particles remained at the scene."

This may sound like a coincidence, but it is the closest guess to the truth.

Only in such a complex system could such an unexpected event occur.

If it's merely an academic issue related to the laboratory environment...

They're not that bad.

Upon hearing this reason, even Kaham was speechless.

This is really...

It is impossible to guard against it!
The witchcraft experiments were originally designed to identify these hidden dangers.

Everything was fine at first; I thought I had eliminated all the factors that could cause chaos.

But he couldn't say much, because Kirick had invited him himself.

This is truly a case of shooting oneself in the foot.

“We just tried it, but it can't be reproduced every time, which is a low-probability event.”

The overall probability is approximately 10%...

At this point, Matteis brought up something that left Kaham speechless.

"So, you could have avoided this incident, but you were just unlucky?"

"Yes, it is."

Matteis said.

"Could the sacrificial technique, in turn, affect his transmutation circle?"

Suddenly, Kaham thought of a question.

"I also thought of this and conducted several simple comparative tests, and the results did not show this situation."

The alchemy array does indeed seem safe and stable.

"..."

Kaham was completely speechless.

After a while, he came to his senses and said with a gloomy face, "Make arrangements for the aftermath. Tell the relatives and friends of the dead and injured to shut up and not let it affect our business!"

Everything else should be done as usual.

This incident could leave a significant psychological scar on the apprentices, making them fear the risks involved.

But for wizards of official rank or above, it's really nothing.

They are able to recognize the risks more objectively and rationally, and thus take precautions.

As long as the profits remain substantial enough, few wizards will care.

"And what about Lord Kirick...?"

Matteis asked again.

"You don't need to worry about his side."

Kaham said with a gloomy face.

After this incident, he was genuinely afraid that Roy would take the opportunity to attack his theories and kick him while he was down.

But it's unlikely that a veteran master like him would stoop so low as to apologize and back down.

The only option is to try and find out what the other party is thinking by going through college leaders or other connections.

He knew that Kirick also wanted to create a doctrine and establish a school of thought.

In the future, the academic ideas and development paths of the two sides may still clash.

I need to be careful!

However, before that, we should first plug the potential loopholes and risks to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

"That's the most important thing..."

He couldn't worry about that for the time being.

He quickly dismissed everyone and buried himself in his research.

……

Meanwhile, Roy and the others returned to the castle.

"Interesting, really interesting!"

"Trying to use 'sacrifice magic' has backfired!"

"Were all those claims about resolving the issues just empty boasting?"

******
Prandtse, Nisa, and others discussed it animatedly.

They didn't know much about witchcraft.

But they know how to operate the valves!

A master like Kaham might exaggerate a 60-point achievement to over 80, 90, or even 100 points, since others don't really understand it anyway.

In addition, the sacrificial system, the way of "creating gods" also has the characteristics of snowballing and turning falsehood into reality.

"Will Master Kaham hold a grudge against you for losing face during his lecture?"

Compared to the gloating of Prandtse and the others, Freya had more to consider and couldn't help but look at Roy with some worry.

"Now it's my turn to hold a grudge against him! How dare he set me up during the lecture and offend me!"
If he were smart enough, he would have apologized and made amends immediately!

Roy snorted coldly.

They're already high-level wizards, and in an academy-themed place, it's unlikely they'd go against the will of the great wizard and engage in any fighting or killing.

But whether it's a fierce battle or an academic competition, I'm not inferior to those old masters.

Because he advanced to a high-level position at 100 years old, experienced interdimensional wars before he was even 180, and returned from legendary battles laden with spoils...

He also began to integrate various knowledge and became a wizard who created his own doctrine as an alchemist master.

He's much better than those so-called "old masters"!

However, it is clear that Kaham has not yet realized the seriousness of the situation, nor does he know who Roy really is.

After that, there was complete silence, as if nothing had happened.

Roy scoffed at this and silently noted it down.

A wizard's revenge is never too late.

There's no need for me to deliberately cause trouble for the other party, since we're both doing academic work in the same college, and we'll run into each other again sooner or later!

And like Kaham, he quickly realized the "transformation circle" route.

To be precise, it follows the traditional "transformation circle" route...

There may be hidden problems.

We must learn from Kaham's mistakes and develop a more restrictive, safer, and more efficient formation.

Therefore, he quickly put this matter on his agenda and began to work hard on it.

That's the most important thing.

The "alchemy circle" is not a completely new doctrine created by Roy himself, but rather a methodology of alchemy that had already begun to emerge in the Neoclassical period, or even earlier in the Classical period.

Roy chose it, determined to innovate and carry it forward, rather than creating it from scratch; this was standing on the shoulders of giants.

But now, he also has to consider whether the giant is strong enough and can support his footing!

……

“Have you heard?
Professor Kirick's "Roche Alchemy"...

They might recruit research wizards!

"Hmm? Research wizards can stay at the academy for further studies after graduating from their apprenticeships, instead of going to the front lines of interplane wars..."

"This is equivalent to the arcanists in Achinila. The academy is following their example and giving them stipends! Although it's less than that of the academy's lecturers, it's still about one-third of their salary. Moreover, if they get a recommendation from their mentor, they can also serve as teaching assistants or lecturers!"
If you encounter a generous mentor, you might even get opportunities to conduct all sorts of important experiments…

"Speaking of which, Professor Kirick is a new professor, and it seems he doesn't have any formal disciples yet. If he were to be favored and taken on as a personal disciple, that would be simply..."

mid-December.

In the corridor of the teaching building.

Several apprentices from different places gathered together to discuss the matter.

This included three apprentices who had once created a black snake on the spot during a lecture.

In a sense, they were geniuses in the field of "Lust for Alchemy".

"Megalofiah, Genie, Ingnes?"

at this time.

A white-robed deacon in the academic affairs office uniform approached and called out their names.

The three senior apprentices turned to look at them with a hint of doubt.

"Sir, we are..."

Is there anything I can help you with?

"Lady Freya has something to discuss with you."

Seeing that the three seemed a little confused, the white-robed deacon gave them a special explanation.

"Lady Freya is a follower of Lord Kiric, but in reality, it is Lord Kiric who treats you differently!"

"what!"

The three of them then seemed to wake from a dream, and amidst the surprised and envious gazes of the crowd, they hurriedly followed the white-robed steward away.

……

"Ms. Freya, I learned some witchcraft by chance in the past..."

"I once followed a senior student to handle various aspects of operating a witchcraft array, which is why I was able to understand and reproduce your witchcraft immediately..."

"I don't know why, but I'm able to understand and use those runes. I feel that the logic control inside them isn't too difficult."

Shortly after.

In an office within the teaching building.

The three apprentices met Freya, who had summoned them.

They were slightly nervous to discover that Ms. Freya, dressed in a white lecturer's robe, was taking down their words with a quill pen.

"You don't need to be nervous, it's just a simple interview."

I'd like to understand why you were able to learn it so quickly, while others couldn't.

Freya smiled slightly and reassured them, then explained her purpose for coming.

"In a sense, you are all geniuses in learning 'Luo's Alchemy'. Lord Kiric intends to fund you to establish a 'Transmutation Array Research Society' or a similar study group."

If you wish, you will receive approximately 10 magic stones annually. The requirement is to maintain a membership of around 100 interested members and ensure that most members master "Alchemy Circle: Black Serpent" and some related secret techniques.

In return, each of you will receive a scholarship of approximately 1 per year, as well as the secret techniques of the transmutation array from Lord Kiric.

Is there such a good thing?

The three exchanged glances and, as expected, readily agreed.

Although the academic workload in the college is quite heavy, it is entirely possible to balance it as long as you choose related subjects well.

This is a benefit that many apprentices crave but cannot obtain!

Moreover, with these resources, you can buy even more Smart Pills and Sleep-Inducing Potions!

Soon after, Freya gave them the magic stones as seed money.

Given her status and power, she wouldn't even need them to sign any contracts, nor would she require any guarantees or collateral.

Then she went back and reported the matter to Roy.

Roy didn't seem to care much about the specific details, and didn't even ask about the expenses.

His professorship income, including his basic salary of 760 million magic stones per year and various allowances, was all handed over to her for management.

Compared to the war profits distributed previously, this is nothing more than "pocket change".

He simply lamented, "When I was an apprentice, I didn't have these conditions."

During my apprenticeship, both I and my predecessor were quite poor. Even becoming handsome was a stage when an elite apprentice was about to be promoted. It was a miserable time!
******
"You're not even 180 years old yet, don't talk like you're so old."

Freya rolled her eyes at him.

Suddenly, his expression darkened slightly.

"what happened to you?"

Roy sensed her low spirits and said, somewhat puzzled.

"It's nothing. I was just thinking that I was born an ordinary person who is not a genius. It was thanks to my mother's request that I was given the opportunity to follow you, sir."

At that time, you were only a first-level wizard, and you were quite sentimental. Seeing that your mother had done a good job taking care of the gem mushroom, you agreed.

In the hundred years that followed, I received your guidance and successively consumed various precious magical potions, and even experienced the body swap of the Gusbur Clan.

However, they are still only at the level of a first-level wizard. Even with the physique of the Celestial Race, or by using awakening potions to open their chakras, it will not change the essence of their soul or their lifespan..."

Roy said, "This isn't your problem; it's a problem that exists universally among followers."

Actually, he only realized this belatedly after consulting various materials, and learned that everyone's soul nature and development potential are different.

Someone with such a high level of soul and development potential, who was only limited by their physical body in the early stages, could easily break free of those limitations.

The problem with Freya and others lies in the inferiority of their soul essence and the insignificance of their spiritual scale.

It's not so easy to change.

Even after switching to the Destiny Clan, things didn't change easily!

In the future, she will continue to stay by his side as the Rose Angel.

Instead of seeking further advancement to second-level wizard, or even third-level wizard.

"This may be the death and end that every life will face."

But fortunately, some people are able to find their home, and their souls are able to be with God in the Kingdom of God.

This is another form of immortality.

And I can also be a follower, always by your side, sir.

However, at that time, they would be heroic spirits or angels.

Windsorbell and Artedia went first, their souls holding exceptionally high positions, but in a sense, they were also incomplete, mere appendages of the great being.

I don't resist that fate, but I want to find a successor and become an assistant who can help the adults..."

Roy fell silent, then suddenly realized that, from the perspective of natural life, Freya only had a lifespan of a little over a hundred years.

As a naturally ascended Level 2 life form, Nisha will live longer, but not more than a thousand years.

Among everyone, An Jiali, who is currently at a relatively low rank, has a better chance of living longer!
Because she is a martial arts genius and also possesses some of the destiny of Yodakara, her soul's rank and quality are higher.

As long as you ensure physical health, there shouldn't be any problems with your soul's lifespan!

"After the form of life changes, some of the powers that were once possessed will also change."

Even if I could retain all my memories, the magical energy and the spiritual essence of my soul would be vastly different.

It's like when a lich is reborn, he takes on necromancy...

Freya recounted.

Upon hearing this, Roy fell into deep thought once again.

This is probably another extraordinary aspect of his.

The shadow of one's own soul...

Or to put it another way, "talent page".

That seems like a lot!
"Don't worry too much. By then, I might have already completed the construction of 'Luo's Alchemy.' You just need to retain enough wisdom and knowledge to operate the magic array using pure energy..."

Just like using the Alchemy Box.

Then one could do everything one is currently capable of, and even master more alchemical magic.

Coming to her senses, Roy comforted her.

This is not just for comfort.

He was indeed confident that he could complete the basic construction within a short period of one hundred years.

Even earlier and faster!
……

"Alliance of Transformation Circle Research!"

"what is this?"

5 month 17 day.

Alchemy Academy, dormitory area.

Many people saw Megalofia, Genie, and Ingnes handing out flyers and enthusiastically asking questions one by one.

"The transmutation circle route chosen by Lord Kiric..."

Let's learn about the future mainstream of alchemy!

"Choosing the transmutation array is choosing the future!"

Seeing how proactive they were, many of the apprentices couldn't help but smile.

"You guys, you didn't take some kind of bribe, did you?"

"It's hard to say. They may have already created the 'Black Serpent' before!"
Wait a minute, you guys even designed the emblem, it's this Black Serpent Emblem?

"Good heavens, it's made of pure gold. This tiny, thin piece is worth 100 magic stones, and it's even engraved with a magic array to summon the black snake."
"With just a basic understanding of the principles of transmutation arrays, or by purchasing some materials and modifying them yourself, you can directly obtain summoning runes worth several hundred to 1000?"

Many people in the dormitory got excited.

"How about it? The alchemical item I designed and manufactured, which is highly integrated with the transmutation array, isn't it pretty good?"

Ingnim smiled smugly.

In fact, it contains a lot of knowledge he learned from Freya, but the fact that he was able to master it so quickly proves his talent and intelligence.

Having funds at hand, I couldn't resist making a small batch as a "lure" for others to join.

"Join now and get a free dinosaur egg!"

Wow, you can get a dinosaur egg by joining the society?

After inquiring about the general structure of the association, and confirming that it only involves researching transmutation arrays, attending some study and discussion meetings, and fulfilling basic mutual assistance obligations, many people chose to join.

For the next few days, they continued to recruit people in this way, and eventually built up a team of over 100.

Meanwhile, improvements to the "Black Snake" were also being made from Roy's side.

Fill with venom...

At the cost of sacrificing the lifespan of the black snake itself, several to dozens of snakes can be refined at once...

By altering the Black Serpent's properties with elemental materials, it can be transformed into a Thunder Serpent or a Fire Serpent...

A faster or feathered serpent...

All of these are advancements of the "Refining Array - Black Serpent".

With some improvements on this basis, it can simulate "summoning spells" or "animal companions" tamed by druids!
For the time being, these are all at the level of level zero sorcery and level zero creation, but they have shown an unusually vigorous vitality.

Soon, even students from other departments of the outer academy heard about it.

As a result, the association added another 100 new members.

Megalofia, Genie, and Ingnes were greatly encouraged by this.

But even greater fortune was yet to come.

At the end of May, Freya contacted them using a magical crystal ball and told them something.

"Lord Kirick wants to see you."

He is going to teach you a new "Alchemy Array," a new skill with practical combat applications!

******
Shortly after, at the Alchemy Department Building.

In a private office with a nameplate that reads "Professor Kirick".

Roy met three senior apprentices who entered somewhat reservedly and nervously.

He seemed to vaguely see his past self, as well as the shadows of Nien, Andoff, and others in the other person.

However, this feeling was only a fleeting moment of confusion.

The other person's physique, appearance, and even talent level were completely different from his group of people back then.

In reality, it was the status of an advanced apprentice that evoked this resonance.

"It's so good to be young..."

He suddenly sighed.

Judging from his current status, the other party was as weak as an ant, insignificant and not worth mentioning.

But just like a seed buried in the soil, it will eventually sprout.

If it can grow strong, it also has the potential to become a towering tree.

This is the meaning of the existence of the insignificant.

During Roy's silence, the three of them, somewhat uneasy, anxiously inquired about this "Professor Kirick."

His handsome, jade-like face and youthful figure could not conceal his status as a high-ranking wizard.

Just sitting there, they exuded an invisible pressure, constantly testing their will.

This was because Roy had deliberately restrained his magical energy and powerful spiritual strength.

If it were released without reservation, I fear that in an instant, I would be like a mortal facing a god, completely collapsing in body and mind.

After a while, Roy finally looked at them properly.

"I have already learned about your situation from Freya."

As you can probably guess, the secret technique I'm about to teach you has a certain experimental nature..."

The three listened intently, nodding slightly but not daring to say a word or make any other movements, lest they offend some eccentric wizard.

However, Roy's good temper was beyond their expectations.

Before even beginning to teach, they patiently explain the background and consequences.

"My philosophy of academic research and development includes rigorous process management."

Experimentation, research, demonstration, popularization...

Multiple steps are indispensable…

specialized!

This is professionalism!
Even without much exposure to modern scientific concepts or the management procedures for various magical experiments in the arcane field.

The three apprentices were greatly impressed even after hearing just these procedures and steps.

"So you guys are the demonstration team..."

Be a model of learning and mastering my witchcraft!

Consider it a gift from fate. You don't need to pay any price. Just learn and master the corresponding knowledge and successfully use the witchcraft.

Of course, you assume the risk yourself…

Starting with this, Roy began to impart specific knowledge.

"What I am about to give you is the mayfly elemental body from the 'Elemental Alchemy Array'!"
As is well known, alchemy has always been considered a logistical skill.

It is suitable for crafting various poisons, puppets, and equipment in non-combat situations...

It is rarely used in direct combat.

However, throughout history, there have been pioneers who explored convenient alchemy for combat applications.

Summoning clay golems or other similar creatures, black serpents...

Both can simulate summoning spells to some extent!
Now, having mastered the knowledge of the mayfly elemental body, I have devised a scheme that allows for quick casting and simulates elemental spells.

As he spoke, he reached out and gathered the crowd, casting a "teleportation spell".

A short while later, he led the group to a hunting ground in the ecological park, more than 100 kilometers away.

The group looked around in surprise and found themselves on a small hill, with swift dragons, oviraptors, and other dinosaurs running rapidly below.

"Alchemy Array - Demon Cloud-Shaped Electrical Energy Aggregator!"

Roy extended his palm, revealing a circular shape with a triangle embedded in it, and a simple flower-like drawing in the center. The entire shape was illuminated by a silvery glow, forming a magical array.

This shamanic array diagram is about 1 meter in diameter, forming a simple yet sophisticated "alchemy array" technique.

A mysterious creation, shaped like a cloud and suspended more than ten meters in the air, suddenly appeared.

All three sensed the chaotic and violent energy emanating from it. As soon as it appeared, it began to release electrical energy, and bolts of lightning struck in all directions.

"boom!"

"boom!"

This "cloud" has an attack range of tens of meters and seems to be a black iron creation with a certain degree of consciousness, striking wildly with lightning.

This is equivalent to pseudo-group damage within the area.

It actually hit several unlucky swift dragons that were passing by, their bodies stiffening before they collapsed to the ground.

After a flurry of chops, the cloud's energy was finally exhausted, and it vanished into thin air.

This is the characteristic of the mayfly elemental body; after being created, it quickly perishes in the form of "unstable elemental life".

However, by using a special method to constrain its behavior mechanism, an attack spell that can last for a certain period of time is created.

"Alchemy Array: Lightning Demon Eye!"

A moment later, Roy cast another spell, this time using his mental power to create a small circular array the size of a palm, with symbols of lightning and eyeballs clearly visible within it.

In the air, the phantom of the Thunder Demon Eye appeared.

This is a rare artifact that Roy acquired a long time ago. Over the years, its internal structure and operating principles have long been thoroughly analyzed.

The power of the mayfly elemental body surged within it, and it instantly "self-destructed".

But it's completely invisible from the outside; instead, it's confined to one place and activated as a "lightning beam" to strike the enemy!

This time, a small tree was unlucky and was split in two by lightning.

"Are these all offensive spells?"

"No, it's a spell simulated using a transmutation array!"
To be precise, their essence is still alchemy—summoning elements to accomplish something, and then, having fulfilled their purpose, they can vanish!

"Different transmutation arrays correspond to different mayfly elemental bodies and simulated spells!"
This is a brilliant strategy!

The three apprentices immediately had a flood of words like "simulation," "simulator," "sandbox mechanism," and "mimicry" in their minds.

It was both breathtaking and mesmerizing.

"Alchemy can do such a thing?"

"In theory, the 'Alchemy Array' can simulate all things and all laws!"
I do indeed intend to use it to unify magic and create a system of its own; this is just the initial invention!

Roy smiled and then gave another demonstration.

"Alchemy Array - Ice Shield!"

"Alchemy Formation - Water Mist Veil!"

"Alchemy Formation: Swift Wind!"

Arcane factions include Protection, Evocation, Spellcasting (summoning), Bewitching, and more.

All sorts of things for various purposes have been created by mimicking the mayfly element!

Everything, in essence, is still about "forging," but it seems to have opened the door to a new world!
(End of this chapter)