Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 744 The Soul's Destination (4-in-1)

"Teacher, I want to become a teacher in the Secret Order too!"
I have my own manor and castle, and I can organize all kinds of parties as a nobleman. I can also go hunting and traveling...

There are so many opportunities!

Serafina said eagerly.

“Clashing with the Temple is not a dinner party; don’t make it sound like it’s easy.”

Roy criticized.

"However, secular nobles like you do indeed have far more advantages than ordinary people."

Even if something goes wrong, there's still room for maneuver.

Serafina nodded repeatedly: "That's right."

Roy said, "Alright then, I'll arrange it for you."

However, you must remember...

The temple has definitely been keeping a close eye on you because of me, but they haven't taken action easily because of your status and the influence of the Kingdom of Tijara.

Before reaching the level of a high-level wizard, no one has the right to openly reveal their identity like Semak and I.

"Don't worry, of course I know!"

Roy patiently explained, "On a worldly level, even in front of one's own father and brothers, one needs to conceal one's strength."

This is to avoid unnecessary trouble.

There is a fundamental difference between an apprentice and a full-fledged wizard.

The most fundamental thing is the quality of the soul, and also the lifespan it manifests.

"Okay, okay!"
Teacher, why are you nagging like an old man!

Serafina was speechless.

Roy was slightly taken aback when he heard this.

But then he smiled with relief.

"What nonsense are you talking about?"
Teacher, I'm still young and energetic!

……

After that, Serafina quickly settled into her role and began contributing to the Secret Order.

At first, Roy was worried that she was not mature enough, so he did not assign her any important tasks, but simply used her identity to provide her with various conveniences.

This identity is semi-public, a mix of truth and falsehood, providing protection for powerless new apprentices.

But Serafina did very well, and gradually she went deeper into the core and became able to stand on her own.

No matter who inherits the throne in the future, Serafina will be the eldest princess.

With the addition of Zaif, who has become the head of a multinational chamber of commerce, and several other formal wizards remaining in the country, they will be a secular force not to be underestimated.

To this end, Roy also specially compiled a "Book of Inheritance" and entrusted her with the "spark of knowledge" of this world.

This is a further attempt he has made since he mastered the [Knowledge Container].

Essentially, it is a rubbing of a part of the "Book of Battle Formations".

It contains methods from beginner to elite apprentice, and even to become a wizard.

If this knowledge were to become widespread, it would continuously generate apprentices and wizards to fight against the Temple.

……

Three months later.

42 Duke Street.

Roy continued his daily studies and research.

At this time, the second fragment of the knowledge realm godhood that the Archadmia had promised had arrived.

He is revising the Book of Truth, just as he had planned.

With the power of the divine fragments, the book, as thick as a city brick, began to shimmer and ethereal.

It gradually became transparent from its original solid state.

Roy took out the "Book of Formations" he had previously prepared from his spatial ring and pressed it onto the device.

The two books were then combined.

"It's done!"

A hint of satisfaction flickered in his eyes.

"Next, continue refining the remaining two books..."

Combined with the [Knowledge Container] I acquired earlier, I can now perfectly store and disseminate my alchemical knowledge, enabling even more alchemists in the wizarding world to achieve their goals!

For Roy now, doing this is not difficult.

All that's needed are materials.

Therefore, the two books in the formation continued to merge, and their contents, along with the related knowledge, were being automatically organized.

Under the illumination of the Eye of Hermes, the new finished product presents a clear and dazzling pale golden glow.

"The Book of Alchemy (Level 3/4)..."

This semi-divine artifact, a fusion of the "Book of Formations" and the "Book of Truth," is a knowledge domain that can record and disseminate the knowledge of alchemists by drawing upon the divine power of the knowledge domain.

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Special Effect 1: "Divine Power" – Guided by authority, this technique condenses divine magic, granting disciples the knowledge and abilities corresponding to the pages of a book. This ability does not directly enable them to master the corresponding knowledge, but it allows them to permanently memorize it and then, through their own efforts in learning and understanding, achieve autonomous mastery.

Special Effect 2: "Knowledge Container," a legacy item possessing the concept of a "secret manual." Those who align with esoteric beliefs, when their desire is strong enough, may resonate with it and gain corresponding knowledge. The wielder of this artifact can cast "divine power" through a faith anchor point on the divine side, but it does not directly affect disciples; instead, it affects the pages of a book or object, transforming it into a container of knowledge.

Such objects actually conceal the characteristics that divine artifacts should possess, such as "immortality" and "sanctification." They will not easily change with the passage of time, nor will they be easily destroyed by mortal forces.

Roy intends to refine it further, creating effects similar to imprinting or combat.

That would make it even more practical.

However, the latter is not the main purpose of refining.

What he really wanted to do was to fully establish his own "Luo's Alchemy" system.

After putting away his books, Roy went outside and found that it was already past midnight.

As dawn broke, a soft, luminous light illuminated the heavens and the earth.

The sun is about to rise.

He sensed a subtle stirring within his heart and suddenly felt something.

The spiritual energy extracted from the semi-divine artifact during its forging naturally emerged and merged with the alchemical talent that had already been accumulated, thus recombining them.

Gradually, it transforms into a catalyst for crystallization, bringing forth new talents.

A faint tingling sensation appeared between my eyebrows, and the control panel came into view.

[Alchemy talent gain in progress (100%)]

[Third Book (Silver Level)]

[A deeper understanding of all alchemical knowledge; when learning all alchemical knowledge, the corresponding ability level increases by 2]

"Is this... a mastery of alchemical theories similar to [Inspiration] and [Index of Learning]?"

Roy was pleasantly surprised.

He suddenly realized that this ability, which seemed ordinary at first glance, was actually surprisingly effective.

Because in that instant, I gained a deeper understanding of most of the alchemical knowledge, and by integrating it, it became easier and more effortless.

He didn't just revisit what he already knew; he also casually picked out some ongoing research projects.

For example, the forging of various divine artifacts...

The conclusion was quickly reached: "Truly worthy of being a master craftsman in the realm of knowledge..."

This can definitely be attributed to an improvement in my comprehension and aptitude; my ability to understand, absorb, and digest knowledge has become much stronger!

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After that, Roy went further and found it increasingly wonderful.

The main reason is that the buffs, such as "ability level +2", are just too powerful!
For example, you might want to understand and master the essence of a magical artifact and learn how to create it.

Let's assume there's a basic skill called "artifact creation," and its level is five.

Having this talent means that one can easily access and understand it at the third level.

This is a convenience that ordinary high-level wizards absolutely do not have.

I had enjoyed similar benefits during my apprenticeship, easily creating blood mercury that only wizards could handle...

That relies on the skill level bonus brought by the [Sulfur and Mercury Theory].

However, the knowledge acquired at that time and later was relatively narrow, with each entity focusing on different areas.

Things like mystical rituals, intricate operations, repairs, forging...

This time, what I gained was everything that encompassed the entire field of alchemy, everything that could be included by the ability of "alchemy"!
Moreover, it has the miraculous effect of "deepening one's understanding of all alchemical knowledge"!

"When alchemy reaches an advanced stage, the most important thing is to pursue the four ultimate goals and constantly explore the mysteries of those 'former ultimate goals'."

This is a manifestation of countless threads converging on the same goal, and a convergence of various skills and abilities.

Now I should make full use of this ability to learn the ultimate techniques of artifacts, creation, potions, and the Philosopher's Stone...

Let me think about it...

Just recently, I learned about the Lord of Glory, as well as divine power, divinity, and so on.

The spell called "Face of God" is just one step away from completion.

Let's just go for it and finish it in one go!

It'll give me more capital!

Taking the opportunity to clear his mind, Roy took stock of the capital he currently possessed.

A full 10 large crystals of divine power, in standard or near-standard quantities.

There are also fragments of pseudo-godhood created by using chaotic divine power.

With a little purification and refinement, it can be made into a true divine essence of the realm of light, and then it will be complete.

The key is that there was previous experience in crafting the "Scepter of Light Regeneration"...

There are also fragments of divine essence forged in the realm of wealth.

Master concepts such as "glory," "light," and "holy light."

Indeed, the success rate has been quite high!
So preparations began for it.

……

More than a month later, in the alchemy room.

Roy placed multiple divine power crystals into the array platform one by one, each set at a precisely designated node.

Instantly, on the dark platform, stars shone brightly, projecting a microcosm-like image about a foot above.

Silver stars slowly rotated around the central golden wheel, each star trailing a wisp of light, tracing mysterious paths in the void.

That golden wheel is a symbol of the "sun" in astrology, and at this moment it is just like a miniature sun, constantly radiating its intense light.

A single point of light, no bigger than a grain of rice, illuminated the entire array platform as if it were daytime.

Even a high-level wizard like Roy felt it was too dazzling and was about to burn his eye membranes.

But that's only natural.

Because its true form is, in essence, a refined fragment of a pseudo-god.

The energy contained in this substance is no less than, and no less than, that of materials such as starstone and star antimony.

He focused his mental and physical energy into the array, activating the alchemy array to refine it in its final stages.

A holy radiance bloomed in the secret chamber, and as Roy's will swept through the void, it acted like a mysterious "first mover," constantly altering the stellar structure within the microcosm.

The fragment of the pseudo-godhood gradually melted in the torrent of divine power, its impurities being stripped away bit by bit, turning into wisps of black smoke and dissipating.

Finally, the dazzling white light suddenly contracted.

A crystal-clear, diamond-shaped piece, radiating a soft, milky-white light, was thus formed.

Roy used the Eye of Hermes to examine it.

"Harry Leot's Divine Fragment (Level 4)..."

Domain: Holy Light...

Possessing the concept of radiance, it embodies the divine power to scorch and punish souls with powerful holy light…

"It's actually a fragment of Harry Reote's divine essence..."

Roy's heart stirred slightly.

Looking back at the various divine fragments that had been refined in the past, they did indeed possess such divine names as "prefixes".

He now knows that this is essentially a soul imprint, a manifestation of divine imprinting.

It is also related to concepts such as real name, imprint, and anchoring.

While it's not necessarily true that the owner of a divine fragment can easily contact and regain control of it, there are certainly some potential risks involved.

Because even fragments of divine essence with this prefix are not truly ownerless.

However, the next moment.

Roy wielded a special power in his palm, empowered by the mysterious knowledge bestowed upon him by the previous [Third Work], which allowed him to grasp the corresponding methods of handling the situation.

In the Eye of Hermes, a powerful soul energy erases the core's imprint, replacing it with its own.

The information in the fragments changed immediately.

"Roy's Divine Fragment (Level 4)..."

Domain: Holy Light...

Possessing the concept of radiance, it embodies the divine power to scorch and punish souls with powerful holy light…

"It's done!"

This was Roy's first time doing something like this, and a genuine smile of satisfaction appeared on his face.

"It's much simpler than I expected!"

Level 5 knowledge, Level 3 difficulty...

For him now, there is no mystery or difficulty whatsoever.

You can learn it if you want to!

"Go back and erase all the marks of what you've gained in the past, refine it anew, and make it completely yours!"
But now is not the time. Let's finish the face of the god first!
Many years have passed since I learned of the existence of that spell and then planned to learn, understand, and master it.

This is a perfect opportunity to create a corresponding semi-divine artifact...

I plan to use a magical artifact as a vehicle to achieve this!

Roy continued working.

In fact, the spell "Face of God" is like a "summoning spell," and optical spells themselves don't have much significance.

What it requires is an object to be imitated or an anchored object.

For example, if a pastor learns this skill, he will inevitably anchor himself to the deity he believes in.

When one's charisma is strong enough, one can leverage divinity through one's own energy and then release it in a special way.

She possesses strong enough personal charm and has mastered various techniques for harnessing it.

What's missing is either a model or an anchor object.

Now, he has officially created a mask made of gold and inlaid the fragment of divinity between his eyebrows.

Then, various divine power crystals were added, and the final refining process was carried out, much like forging a golden basin. A new semi-divine artifact was thus completed.

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"Harry Leot's face (Level 4)..."

This time, the prefix is ​​no longer a mark on the soul, but merely a name.

The information it identified meant that the transformed form was anchored to the Holy Light Messenger of this world, the Earthly Ruler, Harry Reoit!
"The emanation of the Holy Light in its punitive form, sacred, magnificent, and with the unbearable majesty of the sun..."

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Special Effect 1: "Blindness" The wearer uses their power to activate the Light of Punishment, causing the blinded creature to stare directly at them. The stronger the hostility, the greater the blindness effect (up to 100%). This effect is affected by both Charisma and the wearer's level, and Charisma can influence the rule multiplier.

Effect 2: "Mental Shock," a punitive effect similar to "Blindness," but penetrating deeper into the mind and unaffected by normal vision. This effect's multiplier is only 1/10 of "Blindness"...

The above special effects all follow the calculation principle of the level difference brought about by the soul rank, taking into account factors such as level difference, power consumption, charm value, etc., combined with the magic leverage rule coefficient for calculation..."

Roy understood it after watching for a while.

This is a strange ability that is extremely effective against weak units, but very limited against strong ones.

The key is to first calculate the level, and then use the charm value to adjust the difference...

In most battles, those that are truly difficult to deal with are usually the most formidable enemies.

There are many ways to deal with the weak normally, and it's not that this is the only way.

Moreover, strong people are not necessarily charismatic.

Once their spirit and soul are strengthened, the charm attribute that naturally increases may already be quite strong, but if they want to be used as weapons, they still need to be specially modified with "Daffodil Love" or "Rose Appearance".

Or become a god...

Creatures based on the divine template naturally possess "extraordinary charisma," which is why this spell was originally called "The Face of God."

But his soul seemed to be of an exceptionally high rank, and he had undergone the transformation of "The Love of Narcissus," which was practically a tailor-made method!

In addition, this spell itself contains a hidden and important characteristic, which is a mimicry form similar to "Ultimate Polymorph".

This is not a physical imitation, but an imitation of the spirit, soul, and even biological and professional templates!

That's why I took the opportunity to collaborate with Professor Xin Disi to study this kind of thing.

He looked at the mask again carefully and nodded in satisfaction.

But instead of trying it, he put it away.

Using this power requires consuming power points, which is essentially consuming divine power.

We finally managed to get some from this world, so we have to use it at a crucial moment.

……

In the blink of an eye, another three months have passed.

Before I knew it, it had been nine years since I came here.

Roy continued to carry out the various tasks he was in charge of, and routinely submitted reports to the college: "Please allocate funds to me as soon as possible..."

"And fragments of divine essence from the realm of knowledge..."

Infiltrating and keeping a trail of fire is a time-consuming, labor-intensive, and mentally taxing task.

More importantly, you must learn to keep a low profile and be humble, otherwise you may face the wrath of the Holy Light at any time.

Ordinary high-level wizards don't have the ability to "earn extra money" like I do. They've been here for many years, and most likely they've spent it in a low-key and patient manner.

Just like Syracuse, who's been holding back like a grandson for years.

This is why the academy had to use fragments of divine power to pay the reward.

Without the benefits brought by these special resources, it would be difficult to find a great scoundrel to do the work.

At this time, Roy failed to obtain his third fragment of divinity, but unexpectedly learned that Symako also had one.

That's not a fragment of divine essence from the realm of knowledge, but from the realm of elements; it can be crafted into things like elemental wands.

After so many years of getting along, the two sides had developed a certain level of mutual trust. Roy offered to forge a semi-divine artifact for him, and the only reward he received was ordinary magic stones and regular resources.

He wanted to expand the market for mages, and also improve the combat capabilities of this ally in order to prepare for future situations.

Normally, as is customary, one or two fragments should be given as a reward.

However, Symarko only had one fragment, and even ordinary alchemists were not confident in successfully refining it.

It was only because Roy was highly skilled and daring that he dared to take on the task so easily.

Now that he has the "Third Work" in hand, he is full of confidence. Not content with having perfected the face of a god for himself, he is now enthusiastically arranging for the creation of a staff for Symako.

But on this day, Syrmac came to his mansion, not to urge him to speed things up, but to tell him about a sudden, unexpected event.

"King Kepang has fallen ill!"

"Are you sick? Is it serious?"

Roy frowned.

"If it's just a common cold or something, I don't need to say anything more to you."

That guy is spoiled and indulges in nightly revelry, showing no restraint whatsoever.

Even the superior physique of a knight, built up with worldly resources, cannot withstand the wear and tear of years of wear and tear...

To be honest, the reason he's been able to stay so energetic for so many years is largely thanks to the tacit help from my ex-wife, Kairigama, who would occasionally send him secret medicines and fitness methods.

"Sumako said helplessly."

"Let me think, this King Kepang is already over 60, and the eldest prince was 27 seven years ago... and now they're both 34?"

Roy said.

He only learned the eldest prince's age at the last celebration. As a transcendent being of immortality, he inevitably became less sensitive to these things and less concerned about them.

After all, seven years have passed in the blink of an eye, which is about the same as two or three months for an ordinary person.

Cats usually reach sexual maturity around six months old, so it's time to schedule a spaying/neutering procedure. My 34-year-old son...

Well, she's quite mature now.

"Over the years, the Wang family has grown and has produced several princes and princesses who have had offspring."

King Cappadocia is getting old, and it's inevitable that he'll start considering things he hadn't thought of before.

Symarko offered a subtle reminder.

Roy was initially somewhat confused, but after making an excuse to visit the palace, he realized that it was indeed the case.

King Kepong actually asked me for the elixir of immortality.

"Lord Kirick..."

I know you must have these good things, but can you give me the truth about the cost?
If all else fails, I will truly have to convert to the temple and seek a home for my soul!

Although the king was just a mortal, he was not easily fooled.

He used this illness as an opportunity to test the waters.

Roy's expression hardened slightly: "What makes you think that this kind of thing can be obtained by exchanging worldly things?"

King Kepong remained silent, falling into a long silence.

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A few months later, King Kepang recovered from his illness, but his health was not as good as before, and he began to enter the true old age like other mortals.

This is a fall as precipitous as a cliff.

He looked so energetic and vigorous last year, as if he had taken good care of himself.

In just one year, he fell ill frequently and was unable to manage various national affairs.

He had to start having his eldest and second sons help him govern, while also preparing for the future succession.

In fact, basic training began more than ten or twenty years ago.

As crown princes, even princesses like Serafina have to learn about aristocratic etiquette, international affairs, and other aspects of life.

But this is the first time that core power has been truly delegated to them, allowing them to be in charge.

Even so, King Capone's cleverness still made Roy and the others feel quite troubled.

"This guy clearly thinks he's some kind of rare gem..."

In reality, King Kepan was not as important as he imagined, but he did have some value to the situation.

So these scheming tactics have left Roy and Symarko somewhat frustrated.

At this moment, Nobilis, who came from a noble family, immediately displayed a level of sophistication that Kerrigma could hardly match.

He astutely grasped King Caspian's needs, frequently visiting the palace to pay homage, and intentionally or unintentionally inviting him to participate in various temple affairs.

They even brought out some real things like holy water.

While this cannot make up for the loss of mortal lifespan, it is still very effective for minor injuries and illnesses.

King Kepang also truly learned some knowledge related to "plane science" and "soul science," and learned some things that Roy and Symako had never told him.

……

"The Lord of Radiance is the source of holy light from Heavenly Mountain, an eighth-level God-King..."

He sent messengers of holy light to earth to save our souls...

"Believe in Him, and you will have eternal life!"

In the palace, King Kepong learned about the concept of "eight levels" for the first time.

"Eighth-level God-King, Fourth-level Demigod, Angel..."

Isn't this far more powerful than any wizard or sorcerer?

Although he vaguely guessed that there were beings like "Great Wizards" and "Legendary Mages" who were capable of contending with him.

However, judging from the situation in the world of Eglis, it is obvious that the Temple has the upper hand.

If Kirik and Symak ​​thought they could sweep through the Temple, they certainly wouldn't have done it this way.

"Your Majesty, it's late, you should rest early!"

Queen Vasilisa entered, surrounded by her maids.

"I've worshipped the goddess of wealth my whole life, only to find out that she's merely a fourth-level new god..."

Even in terms of status, he can only be considered a demigod.

Having ventured out into the starry sea a thousand years ago, there has been no news of them; they have likely perished completely.

No wonder our faith has been slow to respond.

After the maids had all left, the Queen of the Kingdom made the following remarks, which were full of complaints.

"Your Majesty, what do you mean by that?"

Vasilisa, who was also a believer in the goddess of wealth, was shocked.

"Oh, Your Majesty, you don't know yet..."

The king felt he was getting senile, having casually revealed such valuable and secret knowledge.

But since they had already started, they simply satisfied the queen's curiosity and gave a brief explanation.

"This is really..."

That's blasphemous!

The queen patted her chest, half panicked and half conflicted, and said hesitantly.

"Your Majesty, are you saying all this because you want to convert to the Lord of Light?"

"Yes, that's what I'm planning."

"This is no small matter; you need to consider the consequences carefully!"

"Those wizards and sorcerers really don't take me seriously at all."

For decades, from when I was a prince, I treated them with respect, and even going back to my father and grandfather, they have always made empty promises to me!

I once studied under a monk, trying to seek the secrets of transcendence, but I wasted more than ten years of my life and was told that I was not qualified enough to advance!
However, they themselves are surrounded by all sorts of followers and relatives, each of whom has a lifespan of hundreds or even thousands of years!
If pressed further, they'd say something about needing to sign a contract and offer up one's soul...

I'd rather dedicate my soul to the glorious Lord and become a believer in God!

King Kepong had also given it much thought.

He spent his entire life maneuvering among various forces, using all his skills to his advantage and always managing to win favor with all sides.

Now that I'm old, I understand that in crucial moments you have to go all in.

All worldly calculations and petty schemes ultimately cannot resist the allure of the four words: the final destination of the soul.

This is also why the temple is able to occupy an absolute position here.

After rambling on and on, he drifted off to sleep.

He, whose energy was not what it used to be, did not notice the worry that flashed across Queen Vasilisa's beautiful face.

……

A few days later, deep within the palace.

The gauze curtains hung down, casting shadows of people.

A figure embraced a woman, eager to kiss her.

Vasilisa's voice came from it.

"Oh no, darling, we..."

We can't keep doing this!

"What's wrong with you?"

The eldest prince stopped, looking slightly puzzled.

Vasilisa stammered, but when pressed for answers, she rebuked him with a mixture of sorrow and indignation: "It's all that old geezer's fault."

He believed in the Goddess of Wealth for most of his life, but when he was old, he actually said he wanted to convert to the Lord of Glory!

Those are lawful and good gods; to enter His kingdom, one must undergo judgment.

We do it like this...

It won't end well!

"Isn't that all nonsense?"

If you are powerful enough, or possess enough value, even the gates of heaven will open for you!

The eldest prince scoffed and retorted without hesitation.

Legendary mages and great wizards have slaughtered gods and conquered one divine kingdom after another.

As a result, even he, as a student, was affected.

Vasilisa, however, remained deeply troubled: "Leaving aside such distant matters, just considering your succession after the conversion..."

There will definitely be changes!

Upon hearing this, the eldest prince's smile instantly froze.

It was only then that he realized this was indeed a big problem.

If the king converts, should his subjects, the country, and himself also convert?

More importantly, the second prince was trained by the Temple, so he naturally has a close connection with them.

Doesn't this mean that the old king is inclined to pass the throne to that guy?

The eldest prince and his younger siblings were born to several queens and princesses.

He believed himself to be the legitimate son of the empress and that inheriting the throne was a matter of course, but he never expected that his father would pull such a stunt on him.

This is simply unreasonable!
Thinking of this, he lost interest in continuing and hurriedly left the palace to find Symako.

(End of this chapter)