Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 743 Creating a Domain (4-in-1)

Attic Merchant Guild, backyard.

Three enlarged images of ancient gold coins are interlaced to form a banner that exudes an aura of wealth.

Beneath the flagpole, Zaif was channeling his magic, chanting incantations, and attempting to master his newly acquired "summoning spell."

As the spatial power rippled, the claws of the Impure World Hound were the first to extend.

Immediately following, a body formed from impure earth, imbued with a strong aura of magic, emanated from it.

The creations of alchemical beings descended upon this world.

The demon hound's eyes blazed with crimson soul fire, like a spirit summoned by a necromancer, as it gazed at its master who had summoned it.

"Is this what summoning is?"

A hint of excitement and curiosity flickered across Zaif's face, and he became subtly agitated.

"It's actually a Level One being!"

He has come to understand that the most important aspect of "summoning magic" is the object to which the contract is anchored.

Ordinary wizards don't have it so easy to summon such "docile" and useful first-level combatants.

Just then, Zaif's expression changed slightly. Before he could even test it, he canceled the monster he had just summoned.

Then, a gentle breeze stirred up and dispersed the remaining demonic energy in the air, and he walked out on his own.

The Chamber of Commerce manager reported: "Young Master Zaif, the Templars have come to search the place again!"

"These guys are really relentless!"

Zaif cursed under his breath, but because the matter was of great importance, he had no choice but to step forward and deal with it.

This time, the patrol team consisted of the high-ranking knight who had visited last month, along with his regular inspection squad.

Five Templar Knights wore brown robes embroidered with golden sun discs, and their chainmail made a soft, metallic clanging sound as they walked.

"According to Article 3 of Chapter 16 of the Radiant Laws... all chambers of commerce must undergo monthly routine spot checks for prohibited items and personnel verification."

The knight captain declared with a stern face.

At the very back of the group stood a young apprentice knight, his wary gaze sweeping over the materials displayed on the shelves.

Zaif quickly stepped forward, pretending to raise his voice to attract the captain and the knights' attention.

"Captain, you are a perfectly law-abiding merchant. We are dealing in minerals and gems that your country needs..."

Moreover, when it comes to smuggling goods and buying and selling prohibited items, even setting aside whether one has the guts, the profits are far less than those of legitimate businesses.

"Look, how about we make an exception..."

As he spoke, he took out a small bag of silver coins that he had prepared beforehand from the leather pouch at his waist. The metal clashed together, producing a pleasant, crisp sound.

The captain reached out and weighed it in his hand, then suddenly chuckled and turned to instruct the accompanying clerk.

"Write: The Attic Chamber of Commerce's routine inspection this month found no abnormalities!"

"Captain, that unscrupulous merchant brought by Tija is being unusually attentive; there's clearly something wrong with him. What do you think...?"

After leaving the Chamber of Commerce, the young apprentice knight was still somewhat puzzled.

"They're in the mining business, which involves large-scale transactions between noble lords and lords, unlike ordinary merchants!"

The captain glanced at him and said calmly.

"Besides, it's true what he said. Smuggling ordinary contraband is a losing business for them, so why would they do it?"

Actually, he had other ideas in mind.

This Zaif may truly be an outsider to the spellcasters, or perhaps just a pawn used to deceive them, but so what?

Arresting wizards is the business of the Inquisition.

For the sake of their performance, they make their own patrol personnel run around everywhere. Do they really think that armor is not heavy, horses and personnel are not tired, and food and supplies for people and horses do not cost money?

If any problems are found during random checks, the minor ones will be dealt with by leveraging their connections, wealth, and power, and the major ones will be even worse, resorting to armed resistance!
These little knights of mine might end up as victims of a sword in the blink of an eye.

In the end, wouldn't it be a waste to use one's own life as a stepping stone for others to get promoted and make money?

"But……"

The young apprentice knight clearly didn't quite understand.

The team leader waved his hand, stopping the younger brother who wanted to say more: "Alright, next one. We still have to run around this afternoon!"
"Oh, by the way, the next few shops sell toys and furniture. You can investigate them however you like!"

……

A few days later, in the backyard of the Chamber of Commerce.

Roy made a secret visit.

"Professor, you've arrived!"

Zaif was very pleased.

"I have mastered the 'Summoning Spell' you taught me!"

"Oh?" Roy's heart stirred slightly.

This guy is indeed a little genius.

Back when I was learning the "shrinking technique"...

Never mind, that happened almost 200 years ago.

Then he changed the subject and said, "I came here to tell you that the previous raid has been investigated and found that there was no mole, but rather it was caused by the 'divine prophecy'."

"You were too active and too conspicuous before, but fortunately, you were favored by the world and ultimately turned misfortune into good fortune."

"Is this okay?"

Zaif was somewhat surprised and shocked.

Roy said, "Let's not talk about that for now. How's your progress lately?"

Zaif's expression turned serious: "Business matters are going relatively smoothly, but because of theocracy, almost all officials and nobles, big and small, have become followers of the Radiant Lord. It's difficult to distinguish who can be befriended and used, and who should be carefully guarded against..."

Roy comforted him, "Don't be impatient, take it slow..."

Zaif said, "I want to apologize to you; I misunderstood you before."

"Hmm?" Roy looked puzzled.

"I suddenly realized that there was a deeper meaning behind your previous articles, 'How to Get Rich' and 'How to Win the Heart of a Wealthy Woman'!"

I recently reread these two books and used some of the methods described in them to have very pleasant conversations with nobles and wealthy merchants.

There has also been considerable progress with the ladies and young women; perhaps we could try focusing our efforts on those areas.

He also knew that the "business kingdom" plan was being hindered, so he immediately analyzed with Roy the needs of the Templar Knights and the feasibility of worldly corruption.

"Then you've misunderstood. I didn't have such profound intentions at first; it was purely to help you get rich quickly and network upwards..."

Roy muttered to himself.

"I'm just that vulgar; I want to help you poor apprentices seduce rich ladies!"

However, as a professor, I am pleased to see such an upright and ambitious young man.

"Oh, right, I suddenly thought of a solution. Some parishes are currently lacking development funds..."

Zaif then added.

"Meanwhile, the offending businessmen and other individuals are still on trial, various cases are piling up, and corruption is rampant."

Could this help the church to make the system of deliberation on sins public and formalized, thus not only fighting corruption in the temple but also rescuing those detained for minor offenses?

"You want to help the Temple issue indulgences?"

Roy was a little surprised.

"Indulgences!" Zaif exclaimed in amazement. "What a brilliant name! Let's use that as a basis for our lobbying efforts!"

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Roy gave Zaif a deep look.

In fact, he had considered indulgences, but rejected the idea himself for fear of making too much of a fuss.

However, times have changed, and after many years here, some conditions may have become ripe.

The backlog of wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice, along with the fiscal deficit, meet the conditions for issuing such a thing.

If this had happened during the most chaotic period, it would have been considered blasphemy and burned.

But now, a consensus has been reached within the Temple to focus on dealing with the Secret Order.

This leads to a relaxation of vigilance.

"Too much control leads to stagnation, too little control leads to chaos..."

"Ruling is never an easy thing."

Roy thought to himself, this might be the temple's greatest weakness.

"Then you should give it a try."

Theocracy ultimately needs earthly beings to act as its representatives.

Humans, however, have selfish desires and limitations.

However, remember to choose your target carefully.

You need to find someone who is relatively secular, has enough power within the temple, and has sufficient vested interests with you, to be your breakthrough point.

The priority in this matter remains stability; we must avoid hasty or rash actions.

With Roy's approval, Zaif nodded excitedly and then began to frequently contact a pastor named Krupp.

He presented lavish gifts, inquired about people's well-being, donated to the temple, and focused on human relationships.

As Pastor Krupp expanded his business in the surrounding area, his reputation grew, and it was June of the new year.

The seeds that were planted have finally taken root and sprouted...

Reverend Krupp has been elevated to bishop!
Zaif successfully used money and connections to bind himself to his religious identity.

If we compare him to a politician, then his participation in elections, his promotional activities, and even his current fame and career are all thanks to the political fundraising efforts of the Chamber of Commerce.

This devout believer, who possessed divine powers, ultimately could not escape the corruption of money.

However, Zaif was very discreet, and from beginning to end, he only showed the interests of nobles and wealthy merchants, such as mines and gems.

The convenience they sought was nothing more than some secular business that had nothing to do with magic.

Now, Lux's political and religious situation is much clearer. The kingdom is under the kingdom's jurisdiction, and the temple is under the temple's jurisdiction. He no longer cares about these "secular interests." What he thinks about more is entering the Inquisition, further accumulating experience and capital, and seeking the position of archbishop.

This gave Zaif an opportunity.

……

The Kingdom of Tijjara.

42 Duke Street, Kepang.

Roy is using the golden basin to refine real gold.

After he infused the semi-divine artifact with divine power, he poured in clean water to activate it.

In a short while, the iron block thrown in turned into gold.

Now he's gained experience using this semi-divine artifact.

Sand, gravel, and mud contain many internal pores, so the resulting gold needs to be remelted.

The iron block has a dense internal structure, making it much easier to handle in comparison.

Moreover, the permeability and erosion rate of this water, which is imbued with divine power, will change as the divine power is injected.

A moment later, Roy put away some of the gold, but then used the scraps as clay to casually sculpt a few gold figures.

This is a 1/30 scale miniature model, slightly taller than Thumbelina Maya, who has become a subject and joined Maya's miniature kingdom.

Because she was his "daughter," Roy allowed her to live in the backyard of the mage's mansion and rule over the newly opened territory.

The front yard is inhabited by the fairy Palio, who has planted many flowers and such, while the backyard is still overgrown and ready for her to cultivate.

The Spirit of Aquinas can enhance and strengthen the "Enhancement" spell, giving various items a lasting activation property.

These golden figures then gained "life" and went to report to Maya on their own.

Just as the golden men were hopping and skipping away, preparing to leave, Freya walked in.

This miraculous scene is like the Creator creating life.

Each time, it made her sigh with genuine admiration.

Freya avoided the little golden man and walked up to Roy, reporting the good news: "My lord, two more apprentices, Talab and Reta, have recently been promoted!"

"Let me see……"

Roy had a strong impression of the two people she mentioned; they were from the previous batch of elite apprentices.

“Zaif was promoted last year, and now two more of these apprentices have also been promoted.”

There are also 7-8 promising elite apprentices whose time has come!

Freya smiled, genuinely empathizing with the farmers' satisfaction and joy at the harvest.

"Let's look at their respective areas of study and assign them tasks."

Pass on the skills "Summoning the Impure World Hound" and the accompanying "Beast Forging". You can teach any apprentices you think have potential, without worrying about the cost.

The secret order organization in Lux's area is being rebuilt and needs more mentors.

Roy pondered for a moment and then made arrangements.

"Furthermore, give them this gold to fund their worldly activities."

"Refining real gold in a golden basin is really convenient!"

Freya accepted the gold and exclaimed with genuine gratitude.

"This is a product made by incorporating the power of laws, just like gold naturally formed by heaven and earth."

Even with divine magic, identification magic, or other spells, it is impossible to detect any difference between it and those things that occur in nature.

The philosophy of the so-called natural magic school is similar, and is closer to the scientific field, specifically the concepts of chemistry.

Roy said to her.

He had previously acquired the talent for [Natural Magic], but although he hadn't studied it in depth, he still had a remarkable understanding of it.

"However, misusing this semi-divine artifact can still cause some trouble."

For example, an overabundance of gold could lead to the collapse of the economic system…

"I read in a book that although gold is not abundant in nature, the universe is so vast that there are entire asteroids composed of gold..."

If a large amount of it were injected into the market at once, it could indeed cause problems.

Freya said.

"This is probably why the goddess of wealth wants to take it back from the believers."

There's some truth to the folk tales of the Tijjara Kingdom.

……

Some time later, Roy received a secret letter from Zaif.

The newly arrived Tabula and Reta had arrived at his place, but they were not together; instead, they went about their own business.

In addition, the suggestion of indulgences was approved by the Temple.

After it was proposed in the name of Copru, a group of more secular clergy members accepted it and it began to be promoted in Luxis and the surrounding areas.

This has also aroused opposition and resistance from some conservatives. Now it depends on the will of the people inside the temple.

"There shouldn't be any major problems; it should still be able to be implemented."

After a moment's thought, Roy made his own judgment.

Just then, a slight thought stirred within him as he sensed a faint yet incredibly clear surge of faith power.

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"This power comes from Maya and the others..."

Anchored to my belief as the creator, a faith belonging exclusively to the 'Creator'?

After Roy took a quick look, he was slightly taken aback.

He has now collected a considerable amount of faith power from various fields, even in the realm of wealth, where it can condense into divine power crystals and even fragments of divine essence. But in essence, it is all divine power that he came to the "no man's land," saw that "no one wanted" it, and "borrowed" it.

There are many obstacles in the process of establishing anchor points.

Even if it is eventually used for one's own purposes, it still does not fit the domain of "alchemist of the witch world".

Roy never took these things too seriously, nor did he intend to follow the path to godhood.

But unexpectedly, I still gained this power.

"Domain: Creation!"

He arrived at the backyard of the mage's mansion with a mixture of surprise and delight.

After the space was expanded, this area has become a large park.

For humans, it's just the backyard of a mansion.

For Maya and her Lilliputian kingdom, it was a veritable paradise.

At this moment, she had just received the little golden statue that had come to report for duty, and was happily leading her subjects to dig the soil and plant crops.

Domi the black cat was also wearing a little apron and carrying a golden shovel, helping out in the nursery.

"ヽ(^ω^ゞ)......"

The gemfish Litos floats in mid-air, blowing bubbles. Every time it counts to "7", it opens the "hatch" on its abdomen and releases the stored grass seeds.

A group of tiny people, no bigger than a thumb, picked them up and, like carrying coconuts, stacked them in the ground.

Not far away, there were also little pangolins, doll soldiers, rag dolls, clay figures, and all sorts of other alchemical life forms.

Roy strolled through it, feeling as if he had stepped into a fairy tale world.

"I haven't been here for a while, and I didn't expect there to be so many plants here."

Although it's not an important thing for me.

It was nothing more than keeping Maya in the back garden; the so-called entrustment of her with "planting and management" was just a casual instruction.

But for a tiny person like Maya, it was almost the meaning of life.

Therefore, they displayed great enthusiasm and were actively busy every day.

Later, he casually created some experimental miniature figures made of various materials, and combined his experience with Ossein, Ithen warriors, Grastan people, and so on, to create a "Land of Miniatures".

And so it was only natural that they turned this place into their "Garden of Eden".

"Meow?"

Domi was the first to notice Roy approaching, dropped the golden shovel, and ran over.

Maya and the other little people quickly put down their work and came to pay their respects.

"What are you doing?"

Roy asked gently with a smile on his face.

"Father, we plan to dig a ditch around this nursery to facilitate irrigation and transportation..."

At the same time, the surrounding soil and water also need to be reinforced…

Maya enthusiastically introduced her plans to Roy, her childlike heart radiating pure spiritual beliefs.

"I see……"

Roy let it go in one ear and out the other, but what he really thought was that Maya possessed a heart that combined both "childlike innocence" and "wisdom".

Those seemingly contradictory mindsets are perfectly integrated within her.

This subtly aligns with the twelve virtues of the Rose Angel, and since she is her own creation, she naturally possesses a faith connection with her followers.

"You've done a great job. Now the mushroom farm can be irrigated..."

Although Roy didn't understand the point of creating such a mushroom garden.

But he was a good creator and a good father.

Don't spoil the child's fun.

After he said that, Maya and the little people of Lilliput became even more diligent and happily busied themselves again.

After returning home, Roy seemed to be deep in thought and wrote "A Trip to Lilliput" overnight.

Then it was compiled into a new collection of works.

The Adventures of Roy the Wizard

This is his original work, which aims to write down and summarize his many experiences in life, making it a resource for his apprentices to study.

……

As expected, in the months that followed, another batch of new wizards were born.

Roy sensed the feedback from the world's will, and the repeated legendary destinies made him feel like the protagonist of this world.

But in reality, he is not the "protagonist" of this world, but merely an important supporting character in the lives of the native protagonists—a mentor!
In a hero's adventure, there is always a mentor who can lead him out of the ordinary world and onto a wondrous adventure.

Whether it's the old man inside the ring or the peerless master who saved the boy from being trapped at the bottom of the cliff.

Or perhaps a mentor, the dean of the academy...

Throughout the growth of heroic protagonists, there is always such a guiding and protective role.

Everyone is the protagonist of their own life, and a supporting character in someone else's.

In this process of interaction, one unconsciously absorbs the other's destiny power and is blessed by the protagonist's halo.

"At this moment, the Holy Light Messenger and the Temple Powerhouses must be gradually shrouded in mist and unable to see me clearly, right?"

Because my fate has been protected by the will of this world, it shouldn't be so easy to see through.

Roy guessed based on his knowledge.

At the same time, the panel appeared.

[Alchemy talent gain in progress (100%)]

[Knowledge Container (Bronze Level)]

[This ability can create mystical runes with the power to inspire knowledge, waiting to be seen by those with the right affinity. Those who are resistant or not destined to see them will not notice. This ability is limited to alchemy and related knowledge.]

"Um?

Such an ability…

Roy showed a slight look of surprise.

As instincts surged in my mind, and I gained a clearer understanding of the implications of this ability, I was overjoyed.

It's actually a [knowledge container] capable of holding alchemical knowledge...

A completely new set of mystical runes!
Its essence is actually similar to the apocalypse of the divine magic system, which may be related to the fragments of divine knowledge he had previously come into contact with, as well as the various aspects of the "Book of Formations".

In the process of spreading the fire in this world, it unknowingly fulfilled the divine duty of the god of knowledge, and thus established a hidden anchor point on a certain level.

In addition, there is the feedback from the world's will...

They could almost all play the role of the god of knowledge here!
"Great, it was definitely worth the trip!"

Roy tried it with great enthusiasm.

And at the same time, on the other side.

Zaif successfully rescued a local businessman who had been trapped for a long time.

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"Zaif, thank you so much!"

"Your Excellency Markadan, there is no need for this."

We are all people of Tijjah, and it is our duty to help and support one another when we are away from home…

"Oh, if it weren't for you, I don't know what I would have done!"

Markadan was originally an old merchant with a thick beard. After years of imprisonment and torture, he lost almost all of his beard, leaving only a few sparse strands of gray hair hanging down.

He wiped away his tears, recalling the dark days in the courthouse and the fate of his companions who had gone in with him, and couldn't help but feel resentful.

"Those Inquisition guys are absolutely despicable!"

In the days that followed, Zaif saved many more people.

Those who were able to endure so long in the inquisition's prison were originally wealthy merchants, nobles, or skilled knights with considerable influence.

Although it suffered a major blow and was severely weakened, it is still a force to be reckoned with, and its fundamental strength is still far superior to that of the average person.

Intentionally or unintentionally, they seem to have connected into a vast network.

Roy's previously mentioned "business empire" plan was actually accomplished through such a roundabout method.

Afterwards, Zaif analyzed the situation and realized that not only had he not fallen behind, but he had actually made progress.

He couldn't help but excitedly write to Roy to express this, and at the same time, he also told Roy about some good news of his own.

"To express his gratitude, Lord Markadan wants to marry his daughter to me..."

I hope the organization and professor will answer whether I should marry his daughter.

Roy was quite pleased upon seeing this and immediately replied: "It's enough to verify that they are not spies."

Members of the secret order also marry and have children, and they also pass on their traditions.

Moreover, besides the secret front, things like getting married and having children are also part of the tradition.

The legacy of Egris in the Temple World...

A hidden, thousand-year-old family of wizards?
He was quite interested in this.

"By the way, use the newly acquired [Knowledge Container] to create a Book of Inheritance for Zaif."

Consider this my wedding gift to him as his mentor.

Suddenly, Roy had a flash of inspiration.

I selected some practical alchemy techniques and compiled them into a small book called "100 Concise Alchemy Recipes," which I then copied down myself.

……

"The Holy Hadith of the Radiant Lord?"

A few months later, Lucius.

Zaif held a grand wedding ceremony with the daughter of a wealthy businessman, Markadan, in the local area.

During this period, I received a gift from "the great painter Ilor who was living in the area".

A hardcover edition of "The Hadith of the Lord of Glory".

Zaif was completely baffled.

However, it was not appropriate to ask anything in front of so many guests. It was only when he read it carefully late at night that he was surprised to find that there were mysterious runes he had never seen before between the lines.

"This feeling……

I think I've seen him before!

Zaif was both surprised and delighted.

"Honey, what are you looking at?"

His wife, Mephira, leaned closer and glanced at the book with a hint of curiosity.

It's just an ordinary hadith.

"Aren't you a believer in the goddess of wealth?"

Oh, by the way, when doing business here, you have to adapt to local customs.

She didn't have much affection for the temple that had arrested her father and destroyed its business interests, but she was also quite afraid of it.

"That's right, you still need to have some kind of believer status and be on good terms with the pastors and bishops..."

Forget about that.

It's late, let's get some rest.

Zaif closed the book without making a sound.

……

Day after day, time passed.

March of the new year has arrived.

New wizards of their own schools of thought emerged in various kingdoms, and the world's will continuously fed back these new wizards, sending wave after wave of source matter.

During this time, Roy continued to accumulate experience and cultivate his skills as usual, patiently waiting for the right opportunity.

His main focus was on two things: first, organizing and passing on his alchemical knowledge, including several alchemical works, such as the "Book of Formations," which had become a semi-divine artifact, which gradually took shape.

The second is the application of divine power and divinity.

The closed loop has begun.

Roy felt he had already unlocked the secrets of gathering faith, extracting divine power, refining divine essence, and igniting divine fire...

Then he used divine fire to temper his faith, solidify his divine essence, and master divine power...

This cycle continues.

Moreover, it involves many fields.

"If this cyclical 'circle' is incorporated into the form of matter, it is the essence of a divine artifact."

Building such a clear model in one's mind will be helpful in refining semi-divine artifacts, or even true divine artifacts!

I have been applying to the academy for new divine fragments and have begun crafting the Book of Truth...

Then select some suitable ones and use the [knowledge container] capability to copy them.

That would make it even more perfect and secretive!
The Spark Project might last much longer than the academy anticipates!

He is now increasingly realizing that the [knowledge container] is a valuable ability.

Because this actually involves the essence of mysterious power: the laws of the soul!
The mysterious runes created in this way are not a physical object, nor do they depend on ink or a book for their existence.

It is a conceptual item, similar to a conceptual weapon.

As long as the seeds of mystery remain in this world, and as long as the beliefs of secret societies and seekers of truth endure, they will continuously fuel it, just as believers do.

At a specific moment, they were able to be reborn!
The secrets that reappear in this way can, in turn, cultivate new apprentices, and even wizards, thus consolidating this anchor point.

"Knowledge should always emerge when it is needed!"

Roy copied several such copies in one go, including collections of fairy tales and the like.

At this moment, Serafina suddenly arrived, standing in the hall with a smile, looking proud and smug.

"You got promoted?"

Roy was surprised to find at just one glance that her mental strength had reached over 10, and her entire soul had been sublimated.

"That's right, just now, I put my motto into practice, 'The noble should possess more knowledge'..."

Thus, the soul is elevated!

Now, shouldn't the teacher acknowledge me as a true seeker of truth, a true wizard?

Serafina raised her head, full of confidence.

Roy nodded.

But at that moment, a strong message surged forth, and I received feedback from the world's will once again.

[Alchemy talent gain is in progress (43%→97%)]

It failed to crystallize immediately, but it still experienced rapid growth.

Roy had a vague premonition that he had achieved a stable period of continuous gains this year.

If I reach 100% this time, I might be able to break through the previous two Bronze levels and obtain even better talent.

"Newly recruited wizards should all take on organizational responsibilities..."

Let me think about it, what should I arrange for you?

Roy began to ponder.

(End of this chapter)