Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 740 Fundamentalist Alchemy (4-in-1)

"Success!"

Roy beamed with joy upon confirming that the new product had indeed "brushed" the attributes he needed.

"This is exactly what I need!"

For more than half a year, he has been frequently using his alchemy talent to forcibly obtain [Unexpected Joy] and [Lucky Charm].

At the same time, it fully improved its design and applied many new theories of "Roche's Alchemy"...

And finally, they succeeded in incorporating it into the new "Alchemy Array".

Roy took out the badge-shaped amulet and put it on.

The amulets of faith that the academy had given us before were no longer of any use.

"The functions of the two are actually quite similar."

The difference is that what I refined is more sophisticated and more powerful.

It's not just about receiving divine power, but also about the deployment and response to divine spells...

They did it all!

For the time being, there are only two divine spells: "Illumination" and "Holy Light".

However, Roy had created the Apostle Set long ago and had a basic grasp of the principles of divine magic.

In addition, his own soul rank is high enough and his strength is strong enough.

Many of the basic conditions have already been met without our knowledge.

He regarded this amulet as a pseudo-deity that opened up a realm, its function being to filter out faiths of light at corresponding frequencies and intervene at anchor points.

Suddenly, a series of whispering sounds came, a strange feeling of hearing prayers arose, and tiny points of light, like the ethereal aurora borealis, appeared before my eyes.

"Wow, so many..."

It's actually drifted all around here!

Roy's first impression was that Tijara was indeed beginning to have the "faith atmosphere" of the Lord of Light.

The soul particles generated by this spiritual will permeated the surroundings, making him like a mouse that had fallen into a rice jar, unceremoniously stealing this power, which then gradually condensed into divine power.

Suddenly, he realized something.

"Why do I feel like I can absorb and utilize these things even more easily than that Holy Light Messenger?"

It is certain that one's own soul is of a higher rank than His.

However, the true master of these powers is, after all, the Lord of Radiance.

Roy didn't dare to go too far, but carefully filled the badge, sanctifying and transforming it.

……

a few days later.

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

Freya held a tiny crystal, about the size of a grain of rice, that emitted an unusual white light in her hand.

After observing for a while, he exclaimed in astonishment, "It actually condensed divine power crystals, and the purity is quite high!"

Lord Roy's move was truly ruthless, directly striking at the very foundation of the Temple's rule!

"You keep saying don't be radical, don't be radical, but you're more radical than anyone else!"

She said with a hint of resentment.

A few days ago, Symako and others were punished by the Temple, which serves as a warning.

But in reality, no matter how they attack or fight, it's all the same.

The Holy Light Messenger won't care too much.

The Lord of Glory would care even less.

If their actions here are exposed...

That's really serious!
Roy chuckled dryly, finding it difficult to refute.

My move was indeed much more radical than that of Syracuse and others.

"So you have to do it secretly and be careful!"

We absolutely cannot let this get out!

"How do you plan to use this?"

Freya rolled her eyes.

There wasn't much I could say, so I could only go along with what he was saying.

“God-like demon statues, divine artifacts, holy symbols… even fragments of godhood!”

There are countless applications and research directions for it!

However, we need to resolve the issue of our anchor of faith before discussing anything else.

"Anchor of faith..."

Freya suddenly realized.

"I conducted an experiment in the world of Aragir, where Windsorbell was made to impersonate the Goddess of Light..."

Do you want her to absorb a portion of the power of the Light Realm?

"That's right!"

This matter is very important. Roy didn't even tell Symako, but quietly summoned Windsorbell and had a statue made in her likeness!
As a petrifying golem specialist and a sculptor by training, this kind of thing is child's play for him.

Several small statues were quickly and easily made.

They are small statues, one-sixth the height of the statues, made entirely of the finest enchanted marble, with deliberately blurred faces, but inlaid with amulets of light, connecting to the anchor of faith.

Then they summoned Artia, Beryl, and Angari.

"Take it to the surrounding towns and villages, and distribute it in some remote mountain villages... and give it a try!"

He had spent the previous six months frequently traveling back and forth to Lux's place; it wasn't for nothing.

Under the guise of eating, drinking, and having fun, they inspected many places, as well as churches of all sizes and towns.

The study found that even in Lux, where theocracy had been established, organizations such as temples in rural areas were difficult to control effectively.

This is not a case of "theocracy not reaching the countryside," but rather "pastors not going to the countryside!"
Even the will of God needs to be carried out by humans; this is a limitation of the material world.

Roy was certain that their desire for rapid expansion would lead to some oversights.

Therefore, it's not difficult to pull these little tricks in remote areas and get away with it.

……

Soon, Roy secretly began to implement the plan.

At that moment, he couldn't help but recall a joke he had heard in his previous life: the old lady's Buddha statue had been replaced by an Ultraman statue by her mischievous grandson...

Roy had no idea whether his mischievous grandson had received a severe beating.

But he knew that he was secretly replacing the idols worshipped by some church organizations in the surrounding towns and villages, and even impersonating the Lord of Light when necessary, quietly changing the anchor of faith such as the Goddess of Light.

If discovered, they will definitely be treated like dirt and beaten by the Holy Light Messengers and angels.

However, the risks are high, but the rewards are even greater.

In just over two weeks, Windsorbell told him that she sensed a continuous stream of faith anchors being established and that power was beginning to flow.

"I will extract the power and then refine it into a divine power crystal!"
When necessary, it can be used to contact believers or even unleash divine magic!

Roy gave the order.

This is essentially a false god, similar to the feathered serpent god or the golden dragon god.

In a very short time, one can reach a mental intensity of several thousand degrees.

However, since rashly engaging with the power of faith could damage one's spirit and soul, ordinary high-level wizards really don't have the resources to touch these things.

Windsorbell nodded and did as he said.

More than three months later.

"Divine Power Crystal (Level 4)..."

Domain: Holy Light…

The collected soul particles were condensed into a solid crystal the size of a grain of rice.

Roy's body suddenly jolted.

"1695→1702!"

This is indeed a spiritual item; the [Sage's Words] has been upgraded!

[Alchemy talent gain in progress (100%)]

【Material Purification (Bronze Level)】

[Use the power of holy light to purify materials. When dispelling negative energy of evil or chaos, the corresponding ability level increases by 1.]

******
"They actually managed to make something..."

"Great, all my effort wasn't in vain!"

Roy smiled with satisfaction and tested his newfound ability.

In the practice of alchemy, substances are often in an "impure" or "contaminated" state, especially those collected from the abyss or similar places.

Purification with holy light can remove negative energies from materials that symbolize "chaos," "decay," and "evil," returning them to their original, pure state.

Therefore, the first test he conducted was on a corpse containing the energy of a demonic infant.

This item was obtained from killing the "Son of the Succubus" in succession.

Roy primarily extracts their spiritual energy to craft spiritual items, thereby enhancing the [Sage's Proverbs].

But its remains were also preserved and processed into materials.

It was discovered that after washing away the remnants of demonic energy and evil power, the entire skeleton became an ordinary object, greatly diminishing its value.

"It seems that while purification is important, it's not always necessary..."

It's not meant for this occasion...

Just like the nine-turn intestines, some people just have a particular fondness for it.

The smell is gone after washing my hair.

Then he retrieved the corrupted crystals and various contaminated materials.

This time, the new talent finally began to take effect, causing the value of the cleansed items to skyrocket.

Roy wrote down these experiences.

……

Before we knew it, another few months had passed.

In the city of Kepang, in front of the newly built Radiant Cathedral, Nobillis and many nobles and believers who came to pay their respects gathered together to share Holy Communion.

Afterwards, everyone prayed together and sang hymns.

"Lord, you are my light..."

As the ceremony progressed, specks of light emerged from the void.

Nobillis was once blessed with the "Eye of Faith," which allowed him to see ethereal light and shadow similar to the soul particles that Roy had seen.

"Why is it weaker than expected?"

After a while, he couldn't help but frown, a hint of doubt creeping into his eyes.

"Lord Nobilis, what's wrong?"

A priest dressed in a white robe and with a long beard came to his side and asked in a low voice.

Nobillis shared his discovery with the other party, saying, "There are quite a few believers here today, and a ceremony has been held, yet we can't even gather enough for a single 'Bathing in Holy Light' ritual. We're having to use up our past reserves. It's truly strange."

"Before coming here, I had heard that Kaipang City had a strong commercial atmosphere..."

Perhaps more people believe in the goddess of wealth.

The white-bearded pastor said.

"Those who have just joined the temple are all just superficial believers; few of them are truly devout."

"These greedy fellows are really cunning and difficult to deal with; they are not good believers..."

Lord, forgive my sins, I've fallen into my old habits again..."

Nobillis offered a brief prayer, but then found himself with a rather troubled headache.

"It seems that spreading the faith of our Lord is a long and arduous task."

The white-bearded pastor also felt a headache.

The divine arts and powers that these clergy can acquire and mobilize do not depend on the local produce.

However, with such losses year after year, the parish could not expand.

Over time, there is even a possibility that faith may decline and the temple may be dismantled.

"In the end, it's all because the mages launched an attack in Lux, forcing the temple to use many advanced healing spells and miracles that should have been displayed here instead!"

"If it weren't for that, a miracle should have been performed in Kepang!"

Nobillis sighed, feeling quite helpless.

……

Spring passed and autumn came, and several more months passed.

It's already April of the new year.

The number of believers of light in Kepang City was slowly increasing, which made Nobillis both gratified and conflicted.

"Why so slow?"

At the same time, on the other side.

"Divine Power Crystallization Particles (Level 4)..."

The materialized product of spiritual power contains a small amount of energy equivalent to 1285 degrees…

Another small-particle form of divine power crystal appeared in Roy's palm.

This is not a standard cube with 9999 powers, but rather a small grain of rice.

Roy carefully placed it into the box.

In the same box, there were several other particles of different sizes.

"The collected power of faith is mottled and chaotic. Even after purification and reaching the crystallization standard, the output is inconsistent."

It would take at least tens of thousands of devout believers to pray sincerely for a whole year to produce the required amount of standard crystals.

However, it is difficult to quantify what exactly constitutes piety and what constitutes sincere prayer.

"It feels even more like witchcraft than witchcraft itself!"

He couldn't help but feel conflicted.

But soon, her mood improved again.

Although the output quantity and purity vary, the efficiency of purifying the crystal particles is also difficult to control...

But it's free!

That's fine.

Even at this point, you're still being picky.

That would be extremely impolite.

"Now that we have all these things, what should we do with them?"

Roy flipped through the notes he had accumulated over several months, which had grown to the thickness of a small book, and began to ponder.

Soon, a long-planned idea resurfaced.

"Let's just use it to create divine items!"

This is in contrast to spiritual objects, a concept akin to that of a demigod compared to an ordinary transcendent being. Looking back now, the "Kirik Ring" in my possession, though only at level three, possesses an attribute called "Power."

There are also items like the Divine Tree Mask, which can invoke divine magic and are special items crafted using special techniques.

These magical objects possessing powers are collectively called "divine items" or "powerful equipment".

Its essence is actually spiritual will; it represents a container of spiritual energy or divine power, which can be used as an anchor point to cast special spells.

Roy possessed the wisdom of a true dragon, and soon some corresponding magic spells and spell models appeared in his mind.

Then, in the alchemy room, he took out a scepter with a white base and began to modify it.

Divine power, inscribed with magical arrays, bestowed with divine magic...

In just a few days, Roy had implemented all the designs he had come up with.

A new piece of advanced equipment was thus created.

"The Regeneration Scepter of Light Energy (Level 3)..."

Power: 2500 degrees

Current list of divine spells: "Illumination", "Blessing", "Holy Light", "Purification", "Regeneration"...

The noble scepter, modified by divine power, was endowed with the ability to cast and enhance divine spells through alchemy.

Domain: Holy Light

Special Effect 1: Enhanced Regeneration. This enhances the "Regeneration Spell," allowing severed limbs to reattach and serious injuries to heal. The effect depends on the amount of power consumed...

Aesthetic value: Charm +30 degrees.

Master Effect: When wielding the scepter, the illuminated area is increased by 100 feet due to the "Illumination" spell...

******
Since Roy had already drawn spiritual power from the same item before, he did not receive the blessing of the Sage's Words again.

But the basic objective has been perfectly achieved.

He successfully created this divine item with over a thousand degrees of power, verifying some of his guesses.

When he held the scepter in his hand, holy light shone forth, transforming into an "illumination spell," spreading a bright but not dazzling holy light evenly over a range of several dozen meters around him, making him exceptionally conspicuous.

At the same time, the mind seemed to be connected to a special source of magic, which could be mobilized through thoughts.

The source of magic appears as a sphere of light in the mental space. It is the anchor of faith residing in the scepter and the source of power for deploying divine spells!
"The secrets of divine magic lie right here..."

After a simple experiment, Roy wrote down his thoughts and insights, and put away the scepter in his hand, saving it for future use.

……

Two days later.

Roy entered the palace to attend a banquet hosted by King Kepan.

Today is a traditional festival in Tijjala, similar to a harvest celebration, commemorating a series of deities including the Earth Mother, the Goddess of Wealth, and the God of Commerce.

Soon after, when he entered the palace, he found that many dignitaries, ministers, and social celebrities had arrived.

This naturally includes Nobilis and Syracuse.

"Your Excellency Kirick, this way please."

The palace servants led him aside, where Symako was waiting for him.

"You came."

The monk nodded to him.

The two had communicated privately, so they didn't talk much in public and simply watched the various performances of the festival quietly.

During this period, the eldest prince, the second prince, and other crown princes appeared one after another and met with the princes, ministers, and guests from home and abroad.

The eldest prince taught by Symako was a mature prince, in his early twenties, dressed in a smart noble hunting suit, and appeared shrewd and capable.

The second prince, a few years younger than him, wore a blue and white robe with temple elements, which made him appear gentle and refined.

Both of these men are heirs to the Kingdom of Tijala. In this world, the succession of princes generally follows a system based on the order of seniority and primogeniture.

However, one difference is that, because some kingdoms practiced a feudal system, some princes' mothers brought fiefdoms that even the king could not easily annex.

The second prince owns some private fiefdoms. If he were to seek refuge with the Temple in the future and use them as church property, it is possible that he could create another "Prince of Nobilis" in this kingdom and repeat the events of the former Kingdom of Lux.

Even though Tijala's situation was very different from Lux's, with the support of the Temple, the outcome was still similar.

Therefore, the situation facing everyone right now is quite clear.

In a few years, when the king dies of old age or abdicates, and a new king ascends the throne, the struggle between the two sides will come to a conclusion.

"Actually, with our methods, we still have a way to make the king live a few more years, and make the eldest and second princes crown princes for 60 years..."

But there's no need!

As Roy watched the king introduce the two young men, some thoughts suddenly flashed through his mind.

In such a low-magic world, even priests cannot live past a hundred years old.

They're just a little healthier than the average person.

Longevity is something that is very precious.

Otherwise, given the previous high-pressure situation at the temple, extraordinary magic wouldn't have been so attractive.

However, Roy had no intention of doing so, but the king was reluctant to miss the opportunity.

After a pleasant gathering, under the pretext of inquiring about the Crown Prince's studies, Roy was kept behind to ask questions privately.

"As an extraordinary being, do you know anything about prolonging life?"

"Well... I know a little about it."

Roy made up some nonsense based on what his predecessors had said.

"We spellcasters cultivate our minds through meditation, master extraordinary magic, and will have a lifespan far exceeding that of ordinary people."

However, achieving this step is extremely difficult, and even after success, one is required to leave this place and go to the high magic world to receive the baptism of the source of magic.

We call this sublimation…

"That's what Lord Symak ​​said too."

The king muttered something to himself, though it was unclear whether he believed it or not.

But he didn't believe it and there was nothing he could do. Treasures that could prolong life were already rare. If they existed, he would be too busy enjoying them himself to use them on these native nobles.

"Never mind, let's talk about something else."

For example, Serafina's studies..."

King Cappadocia clearly knew that it was impolite to ask too many questions, so he quickly changed the subject.

When this topic came up, he seemed quite satisfied with Roy.

"Serafina has grown up a lot in the past two years."

It's not just about alchemy, but also about interpersonal relationships and discerning right from wrong.

"Your Majesty is overly complimentary."

Roy politely agreed.

He thought to himself, "I really owe this all to Nisha."

Over the past two years, I've been more focused on my own things, and Nissa has been mentoring Serafina.

Next, King Kepang told Roy something else: "I'm planning to allocate funds to renovate the temple of the Goddess of Wealth, and there's also a project to build the 'Golden Tree.' I wonder if you'd be interested in taking on that project..."

"Oh?"

Roy inquired about the background with great interest.

The people of Tijjara are, strictly speaking, general followers of Proullis, the goddess of wealth.

Their ancestors worked hard to build their nation, and during the era when commerce was the foundation of their country, the church of Proures, the goddess of wealth, also made great contributions.

The difference is that churches of this type of deity generally follow a general, superficial faith approach, adhering to the principle of casting a wide net and catching as many fish as possible, obtaining faith from believers worldwide.

He was often worshipped and believed in in a subordinate position.

Moreover, in the last thousand years, Proullis, the goddess of wealth in this world, has not performed any miracles, and the Church has indeed declined somewhat.

Creating a "golden tree" is a tradition that has been used to commemorate the goddess of wealth.

There are also similar legends about gold treasures, which embody the concept of wealth in the beliefs of all people and enhance the power of faith.

"My plan is that instead of asking ordinary craftsmen, it would be better to have you, this extraordinary and mysterious being, create it..."

I'm confident you possess exceptional skills and will complete this task perfectly.

They then discussed the payment, which consisted of several pieces of antique jewelry with aesthetic value.

Roy was genuinely interested in this, so he accepted the offer.

The king has given them a generous timeframe for this mission, more than a year.

Roy not only took on the Golden Tree project, but also the architectural design for the temple's renovation, as well as the decoration, mural painting, and so on.

******
"Lord Kirit, what business does King Kepan have with you?"

After Roy came out, Symako paid him a special visit to ask him something.

Roy didn't intend to hide it from him, so he told him the truth.

"It's all about the Goddess of Wealth?"

Syrmac frowned slightly.

"For thousands of years, the goddess of wealth, Proulse, has been missing. We even tried to find her whereabouts using divination, but the results showed that she had perished abroad."

This is not uncommon in some low-magic worlds.

Many native gods of low magical origin lacked experience and ventured rashly into the starry sea, encountering insurmountable dangers in other dimensions…

Upon hearing this, Roy didn't say anything more.

He actually had his eye on the church of the Goddess of Wealth and the faith he had accumulated over many years.

His previous theft of the power of the God of Light made him even more tempted by it.

If the goddess of wealth in this world were to truly fall, it would be even easier for me to manipulate things.

Although one has no wealth or power, there are still some gains to be made by engaging with and learning more during the process of undertaking the construction of the Golden Tree and the renovation of the temple.

However, it is not so easy to create religious items such as "golden amulets" based on this, and then to obtain some related magical items.

We'll have to wait and see what happens next.

……

In the blink of an eye, more than a year has passed.

Kaipang City is hosting its once-every-decade "Golden Celebration".

The streets and alleys were filled with a sea of ​​celebration.

Roy had actually seen such a scene before, when he went to the orc world to participate in the "Crimson Trial".

The scene of the whole city celebrating is still vivid in my mind.

The difference this time is that it has become a feast of gold and jewels.

People took out their gold and silver jewelry and various precious ornaments to wear.

Taking advantage of the joy of celebrating the harvest, the king led everyone to the "Golden Palace" of the goddess of wealth for a ribbon-cutting and blessing ceremony.

The Temple of the Goddess of Wealth features a magnificent and opulent design, with gilded and silver-inlaid brass columns adorned with various gemstones.

A magical chandelier, interwoven with gold and crystal, hangs from the dome, and the floor is covered with a bright yellow carpet.

The hall, which had begun to show signs of age and disrepair, was transformed by the master artist Roy, and now exudes a luxurious beauty that amazes everyone.

Stepping into the inner hall, everyone felt as if they had entered a dream world constructed of gold.

Twelve golden pillars, carved with cloud patterns, supported a dome that resembled a golden lotus flower, while thousands of golden silk ribbons refracted the light into golden raindrops.

The many oil paintings on the walls were also painted by Roy himself, depicting the prosperous scenes of merchants starting businesses and accumulating wealth throughout history, and he even used his signature paint.

What is particularly striking is the golden tree in the center of the hall.

It was built by Roy himself, who secretly added to the project funds, raising a considerable sum of real gold. It is about 15 meters tall, equivalent to the height of a 5-story building.

The trunk of the golden tree has a warm, shimmering golden color, and it branches out into seven main branches, each covered with fine, golden, scaly bark.

More than 3 golden leaves are scattered on the branches, and under the huge crystal chandelier above, they present a dazzling luster like amber.

The building's design incorporates airflow above, creating the effect of a natural breeze.

Whenever the wind blows, the leaves tremble lightly, producing a crisp sound unique to the collision of gold, and the golden spots of light projected by the lamp are even more dazzling.

"Wow!"

The natives of this world had never seen anything like it before, and they were immediately stunned.

Even Nobillis, who came from a noble family, felt a profound sense of awe at this moment, as if he had stepped into a temple of gods, overwhelmed by gold, jewels, and all kinds of wealth.

"I had heard before that they were doing renovations..."

I never imagined it would turn out like this!

His "Eye of Faith" could not see the faith belonging to the Goddess of Wealth, but at this moment, he sincerely felt a sacred power unique to the gods.

"The goddess of fortune has not fallen?"
Or is it that it has been gradually recovering in recent years?

He couldn't help but feel a sense of awe, and his subjects, who already had faith, were so moved that tears welled up in their eyes, and they all knelt down to pray.

"Goddess of Wealth, may your blessings be bestowed upon the world, granting us abundance and prosperity..."

Unbeknownst to them, in Roy's eyes, thousands of golden rays converged on the golden tree, forming a sacred atmosphere similar to the ethereal aurora borealis.

The power of faith that Nobillis felt was condensed from this.

"It seems like it might actually work!"

Roy secretly admired it, but was also weighing the pros and cons.

"But I don't have a soul like Windsorbell's, so I can't transfer all the anchors to myself or the Golden Tree to fully steal them."

In fact, even the faith in the realm of light cannot be directly stolen by him; it must be realized through Windsorbell.

"Fortunately, Atedia is also known as the 'Golden Envoy' in the world of Araghi, and there is a 'similar and compatible' pattern between divine office and divinity."

I combined the concept of 'wealth' with gold, and then used this golden tree as an 'idol'...

"It's still possible to steal a small portion of the golden divine power from it!"

During the ceremony, Roy deliberately took the opportunity to pretend to admire his masterpiece and secretly inspected it from a high place.

As a result, Artedia condensed a full nine "standard-sized" divine power crystals for him.

Despite the favorable factors such as the "10th anniversary celebration" and "widespread belief in the country," the result still greatly surprised Roy himself.

"It would require at least 900 million casual believers or superficial believers to provide it!"

He made a simple estimate.

This is already a pretty good result. Many new gods have emerged, and the faith has spread in backward worlds and small city-states with tens of thousands of people.

Not to mention believers, there aren't even that many people in the entire population.

Of course, some evil forces think that collecting souls in this way is too slow and want to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.

Or perhaps they are all devout believers, but their souls and energy levels are different.

That's another matter.

In any case, these nine divine power crystals are enough to recoup all the time, effort, and materials invested before, making it an incredibly worthwhile deal with amazing returns.

at this time.

Roy suddenly felt a slight stinging pain from between his eyebrows, and a semi-transparent illusory panel appeared before his eyes.

He has acquired a new talent.

[Alchemy talent gain in progress (100%)]

Fundamentalist Alchemy (Gold Level)

[By harnessing the power of laws, objects can be transformed into gold, achieving the ultimate goal of "Creation Techniques" in the past. This requires mastering [Flamemer's Sudden Wealth]. The effect depends on the strength of one's mental power and the amount of magic power one can generate.]

(End of this chapter)