Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 780 True Dragon Blood (4-in-1)

"Hotel coins?"
Is this the currency that the hotel uses to measure value?
Who issued it?

"Using this, we can borrow the demiplane they created and temporarily reside there?"

After watching for a while, Roy asked several questions in succession.

These are all things he is curious about.

“To be honest, I don’t know.

However, as you said, using this thing grants you the right to reside in the Time Hotel.

It is a gap between time and space, a place to escape the passage of time.

Some say that the place was once the kingdom of the Time Demon God, discovered and rebuilt by the Great Priest of the Astrologia Wizard Tower, one of the seven Priest Wizards.

From then on, his followers followed his teachings and went in his footsteps to visit various planes and worlds.

The purpose is to find and utilize similar unique places that can evade the ravages of time.

They claim to be those who can glimpse fate, and at the same time, they try to use astrology and prophecy to avoid disaster and turn misfortune into good fortune…

In the Wizel wizarding language, "astrology" usually refers to "", a word borrowed from the more ancient Wizelling language, "ΑΣΤΡΟΛΟΓΑ()".

Astrology has always been an important field of study in the wizarding world, and it is closely related to astronomy.

In the Starry Age, a great wizard was finally born in the native world of the wizarding world, and many schools of astrology emerged to guide the direction of conquest.

As a result, the Astrologia Shata flourished.

However, this is different from the traditional shamans who hide in a small wooden hut, set up a large pot to boil ointments, or dissect various animal images.

These astrologers mostly built tall towers to observe the sky, or held gatherings while wearing tall pointed hats to discuss profound celestial movements and mathematical knowledge.

They called themselves believers in "truth," but later they succumbed to "fate."

They study and are interested in things like astrology, natal charts, and various forms of prophecy.

Just like different organizations such as the Clay Figure Society and the Stonemasons Society, this witch tower also has its own gathering of mystics, who gather a group of like-minded people in an attempt to control "destiny".

Ultimately, however, some of them believed that "fate" was invincible, and only "immortality" and "eternity" could allow one to stand firm like a reef amidst the tides of fate.

Amifkent briefly explained the origins of this power.

"It seems a bit mystical..."

This was Roy's only comment.

Amifkent agreed, saying, "There are indeed many hermits in that group. Perhaps the more they see things clearly, the more easily they become discouraged."

But regardless, what they created still has some value.

You've helped me a lot this time, and I happen to have only a few of these gold coins left, so I'll give one to you.

Is there a possibility of forgery?

Roy knew this thing was valuable, so he accepted it without hesitation, but then asked a question.

Amifkent paused for a moment.

"I really hadn't thought about this kind of thing."

However, this requires certain special minerals from the Time Traveler's Inn to forge.

Furthermore, it is also needed by the wizards hiding inside.

Their minimum strength is at least mid-to-late level three, and above that, there are also remnant souls of great wizards, as well as ancient powerhouses who survive in various forms.

Moreover, besides this, it's possible that the will of the Primordial Great Wizard is also watching over things from the shadows.

It's pointless to simply forge a few; even if you successfully use them, you'll only survive for a few years.

Large-scale application will inevitably lead to detection.

"That's true."

Roy immediately dismissed the idea.

After all, people are willing to risk their lives for a business, but no one is willing to lose money.

This is not just a matter of alchemy, but also involves more practical considerations.

It should be noted that those at the level of Grand Wizards and above, whose will is dispersed, already possess characteristics similar to the will of the world.

Starting from level four, the spirit begins to crystallize, mastering abilities such as materialization, deification, and domain control.

At level five, one masters the soul imprint, transforms it into a divine seal, ignites the divine fire, and manifests the laws...

Level six is ​​the manifestation of a domain, the condensation of a seed of laws.

After that, it spread throughout the entire plane, began to condense into a physical manifestation of the laws, and became a body of laws.

That's the seventh level, a great figure comparable to a god or a plane ruler.

No matter which stage, none of them can be compared to the so-called "pinnacle of earthly beings" like Level 3.

In the face of those beings, no matter how strong one is, one is merely a mortal, a slightly larger ant.

……

After leaving, Roy continued his previous research.

I now possess the necessary resources to refine some quite useful items.

Dragon scales, dragon skin, and some small items such as claws, teeth, and amulets—that goes without saying.

The key is a unique object that contains the life force and soul power of dragons.

He pondered once again one of the four ultimate alchemical principles, the "elixir of immortality" among the "panaceas".

The first thing to do is to verify the results of the previous refining process.

He retrieved the heart of the red dragon...

Of course, it wasn't Crimson Tyrannosaurus Rex's, but one of the three little dragons.

And it was just a small "sample" cut from it.

This isn't really a proper material; it's just used to verify its efficacy.

The result was a great success; after some adjustments, the "guide drug" worked wonders.

They actually managed to manufacture it.

However, after he looked at it with the Eye of Hermes...

"Dragon Heart Longevity Medicine (Level 1)..."

A peculiar magical potion capable of replenishing the lifespan (including vitality and soul energy) of an individual.

Lifespan extension effect: 1.2 years…

Roy was speechless.

"It's also thanks to the readily available materials and the wealth of knowledge I have accumulated over the years."

If it were any other alchemist, they would have spent half a year, or even a year and a half, struggling with this...

After all that hard work, this is the final product; it's like all my effort was for nothing.

Some people might say that time will still pass anyway, even if we don't bother with this.

If one can keep hunting dragons and survive, then it's still a win.

However, this must take into account the risks of hunting dragons, as well as various hidden costs.

It is also an indispensable and important factor in the calculation of investment returns.

"Although it is confirmed that we have mastered it, it can also be basically proven that this route can only be used occasionally, and we can only refine it by chance if we happen to come across it."

To truly rely on this, we need a continuous stream of easily accessible alternatives!

******
At this time, Roy once again attempted to concoct a longevity elixir.

However, unlike before when he used the Dragon Heart, he is now focusing on modifying the Life Transmutation Array and perfecting the corresponding formula.

In alchemy, the life transmutation circle strictly follows the law of equivalent exchange, namely "creation = consumption + transfer".

Its core formula can be expressed as:
Mass of living organism (M) = Mass of raw materials (M) × Source-to-mass conversion rate (η) ± Energy compensation (ΔE)

The source-mass conversion rate η≤1, and additional compensation for the energy difference ΔE is required.

In layman's terms, some extremely difficult transmutation goals often require the caster's life or a vast amount of energy as a substitute.

What alchemists can control in this process is the quality of the materials and the conversion rate.

However, in most cases, this is often accompanied by cost spillover. Forcibly pushing for certain equivalent conditions that are difficult to achieve may result in a heavy price to pay.

The fate of the Cretaceous land serves as a cautionary tale.

It's not just the land of chalk.

In even more ancient times, many individuals and organizations have made similar mistakes.

However, Roy handled these situations with caution.

What he is doing now is a small-scale approach, or one that relies more on others to compensate and on relatively safe routes for raw materials.

This is also based on the experience of our predecessors.

Since the price is ultimately unavoidable, let's use the lives of others as a substitute.

By sacrificing countless lives and souls, a miracle can be created through sheer force...

Isn't that enough?

This method is not only safe but also very effective for some alchemists.

What Roy is doing now is also closely related to these forbidden secrets of the past.

He wanted to replace the dragon heart material with something like insects.

If one's own life is precious, and the life of an insect is also precious, then why not avoid sacrificing one's own life and instead use the life of an insect?
This is how regenerative agents like insect repellent ointment were created.

After some experimentation, Roy produced a white, milky liquid that looked like milk.

After using the Eye of Hermes, Roy was slightly disappointed.

"Life Essence Soup - Vitality Replenishing Potion (Level 0)..."

Tonics with slight life-extending effects can slightly increase a person's apparent lifespan by 1-2 days (this only applies to physical health and has no benefit to the soul)...

"The effect is negligible!"

"Is it because it only works on the physical body?"

Upon learning this, Freya couldn't help but ask.

"That's right. Lifespan is divided into true lifespan and false lifespan. This is the result of the great development of life medicine and healing magic during the Neoclassical period."

Throughout history, wise men have conducted numerous studies on extending lifespan and even achieving immortality. In the pursuit of this ultimate goal, the panacea system finally gave birth to the so-called magic potion for eternal youth.

But it was only later discovered that it was for physical maintenance, to keep the body in a youthful and perfect state forever.

But the soul, which constitutes the essence of intelligent life, will still age and collapse.

Even those who are already dead, or those who have been reborn as liches, will have their souls tainted by impurities as time goes by, thus slowly wearing them down.

After a long period of time, even if it is forcibly prolonged, one will gradually become delirious and even collapse.

Ultimately, the essence of the soul dissipates like smoke, transforming into a remnant soul, or even a wandering spirit, returning to the world.

Freya said thoughtfully, "The remnant souls you speak of are often the undead."

Although they claim to be 'immortal,' they are actually already dead.

Roy said, "I've always thought it's pretty funny. I don't know which mischievous guy gave the undead race such a nickname."

Therefore, some skilled spellcasters see through this and don't even consider becoming a lich or undead, as it means nothing to them.

Of course, some people are stubborn and would rather be reborn as undead and remain as remnants of their souls.

But that often comes at the cost of emotions, memories, or other precious things.

Moreover, even at that stage, it doesn't mean that one can live in peace and security simply because one exists forever...

That stage also suffers wear and tear until one day it collapses and disintegrates, becoming a complete ghost.

Therefore, some people choose faith, relying on the power of deities to reshape their souls and be reborn as heroic spirits.

Freya listened thoughtfully.

Followers, including myself, are actually like that.

They are all candidates for the Rose Angels.

Windsorbell and Artedia, however, have already gone ahead, and their souls are fundamentally different.

These are things that cannot be changed through cultivation or taking magical potions to alter the essence of one's soul.

Currently, this vitality-boosting medicine is still not having any effect.

That's why predecessors categorized it as pseudolifespan.

However, while talking, Roy casually handed half a glass to Freya and drank the other half of his glass in one gulp.

The search for available alternatives is a continuous process of trying different approaches in the pursuit of this "ultimate" goal, which may also lead to some unexpected products.

Investing in this is still worthwhile.

……

At this time, in the town.

Eggerson's hometown.

A red-haired man came looking for them.

By this time, Eggerson was already a household name and was planning to move away after making his fortune.

He plans to buy a house and an estate in a big city, and then find a way to start a mercenary group.

By using the name of the Dragon Slayer Warrior, we can quickly attract many passionate young people to grow and develop together.

But before that, there were still many trivial matters to deal with back home.

"Give him some money and shut him up completely!"
Stop spreading rumors and causing trouble for me all day long!

Eggerson was sitting inside, raging.

Because his servant had just come to report another matter that was quite troubling him.

My former companion, my close friend and bard, is about to be discharged from the hospital.

Although his injuries were serious, he recovered quickly after regaining his strength, and the voices that had previously been unfavorable to Eggerson grew louder and louder.

"If I had known this guy would repay kindness with enmity, I wouldn't have brought him back!"

“Sir, you are right.”

The servants in the family echoed this sentiment.

Just then, another servant came in: "Master, a man who claims to be an old friend is requesting an audience."

"What's going on this time? Is it some kind of recruitment or probing again?"

Eggerson said, quite annoyed.

But in fact, he quite enjoyed the feeling of his place being bustling with visitors.

He quickly had his servant lead the other person in.

Upon seeing it, his expression turned serious.

He sensed a familiar yet immense pressure emanating from the other party.

Longwei!

"I am the Crimson Prince, Shaliel!"

"Eggson, prepare to die!"

With a tremendous roar, terrifying magic transformed into a towering pillar of fire, which exploded completely within the manor.

******
In the blink of an eye, a few days later.

Roy suddenly learned some urgent and important news from Prandtse.

"What?! Eggerson has been murdered!"
The fire engulfed my hometown and the surrounding mountains and forests for dozens of miles!
Was it the Scarlet Prince Shahril who did it?

At this moment, the followers are traveling and enjoying a rare vacation, but they are not idle.

Like Prandtse, she also had the important task of collecting various intelligence and reporting it to him.

Roy usually buried himself in the alchemy lab conducting various experiments, and without these eyes and ears, he really wouldn't know what was going on outside.

"How dare they be so blatant..."

No, this world has always been ruled by dragons; it was Eggerson and his gang who were blatantly invading it!

Upon learning of this, he sighed inwardly.

However, there's nothing else besides that.

Is it terrible that Shahril killed Eggerson?

What might seem terrifying to ordinary people is just that to Roy.

Soon after, Amifkent learned of the news and specially sent Raymond over.

"Do you know Shahril? That red dragon has appeared!"

"Your teacher wouldn't be thinking of making a move on him too, would she?"

"This is a newly matured dragon, its strength is at the early stage of the advanced level..."

"Would you like to give it a try?"

"Try it my ass!"

I advise your teacher not to even consider this idea.

Occasionally, it's fine to sneak up and kill one or two lone dragons, but if you do it too often, it will definitely attract the revenge of the dragons.

"At that point, not only the red dragon, but also the other five-colored dragons, and even the metal dragons, will swarm in. Who can withstand that?"

After hearing this, Roy had only one thought: if you're going to get yourself killed, don't drag me into it.

"That's true..."

Raymond said.

He also felt quite regretful.

Roy wasn't sure whether Amifkent would listen to his advice.

However, after that, he simply hid away to avoid these people ignoring his advice and causing him trouble.

He didn't want to place his hopes on these people's self-discipline, not because he was afraid of Sharil, but because he didn't want unnecessary trouble.

……

What happened afterward was pretty much as Roy had predicted.

Amifkent also went into hiding and disappeared without a trace.

Even more decisive than what Roy did.

In just one night, they completely disappeared without a trace.

Even some of the servants and men who had once served them had turned into zombies and monsters.

The entire manor has become a ghost town.

This adds yet another sensational legend to the mortal world.

This means that the clues have been cut off at the level of worldly matter, but there are also countermeasures for the mystical magic and various strange arts.

Various anti-tracking, anti-prophecy, anti-curse...

They were all used.

"The spellcaster is quite versatile."

Compared to melee classes or those who rapidly rise to level three powerhouses, spellcasting classes are undoubtedly far more skilled.

Roy tried it himself, but couldn't find the other person for a short time.

It's impossible not to sigh.

Just then, the silver dragon Shevalier suddenly appeared and contacted Roy using a communication spell.

“The Scarlet Prince Shahril has appeared.”

He is the most renowned, cunning, and powerful red dragon of recent decades...

Perhaps we can find an opportunity to hunt him down and prevent him from growing stronger!

"No, why would you think of doing this!"

Roy was shocked when he learned of the other party's intentions.

“We metal dragons and the five-colored dragons are natural enemies. Don’t you think it’s our duty to slay the evil dragon?”

"It's only natural," Chevalier said.

I don't think so.

Roy muttered to himself.

"Sir Kirick, how could you say that?"

Chevalier seemed somewhat angry; this was the first time the elegant silver-headed man had acted this way.

Then I spoke to him about the great principle that it is the dragon's responsibility to eliminate evil.

Roy was getting a headache from listening to it, but he didn't want to hang up right away, so he beckoned to Domi, who was slacking off nearby, and put it there so that Domi could listen along with him.

Domi: "?"

What a joke.

I'm not afraid to do anything that could cost me my life.

Fear is the only thing that does no good.

What do you mean by "it's the dragon's duty to eliminate evil"? I'm just a human reincarnated as a golden dragon, how would I know so much?

This time, in fact, I came here to sever ties and eliminate some kind of limitation in my instincts.

As a result, just as he was thinking about this, a strange impulse welled up from the depths of Roy's heart, and he blurted out, "Okay!"

"Hey, you agreed?"
That's wonderful! I'll arrange it right away and let you know later!

Silver Dragon Shevalier's anger turned to joy, and he immediately spoke.

She was quite pleased that this "partner of justice" had agreed to join.

On the other hand, Roy was filled with regret.

"How could I possibly agree to that!"
How could I agree to such a stupid thing!

What does Sharil have to do with me? Why should I go after him?

His expression suddenly turned ugly.

"Owner……"

Domi looked at him with some concern, but was surprised to find that Roy was more anxious and uneasy than ever before.

"Biological instinct, this is biological instinct!"

It's not just about the desire to express themselves during mating season; the golden dragon's inherently lawful and benevolent nature also makes it impossible for the five-colored dragon to commit evil and massacre cities and towns.

"This is terrifying! This force is more terrifying than anything else!"

Roy had heard before that some young men would fight to the death in front of the women they loved.

From nobles to commoners, there are countless examples of those who control the majority without considering the consequences.

Some people, in order to show off their extravagance, spend lavishly, squandering all their family fortune.

Wizards from the wizarding world, as extraordinary beings, have long seen through these things.

They left their families at the age of 12 and traveled across the ocean to study on a mysterious island, partly to sever their ties with worldly life and cultivate selfishness.

However, even within a group like the Witch Tower, one's soul is still shaped, and even one's thoughts and ideas are directed in the direction desired by the entire world.

But at that moment, he felt as if he had been poisoned by some kind of deep-seated poison, as if he were being controlled by a small head, and impulsively agreed.

"Are you really going?"

Domi and Roy shared the same sentiment and were also somewhat worried.

"Go to hell! You can take back your agreement if you've already agreed!"

Roy said decisively.

Logically speaking, I should be an upright person and a dragon.

Keep your promises...

However, sometimes the saying "one must keep one's word and fulfill one's promises" has a negative connotation.

If you agree to something on impulse, are you expected to fulfill it without complaint once you regain your senses?
That's utter nonsense.

"Just consider it a breach of promise. I never said anything. I take it back!"

The next moment, Roy decisively deleted his account and ran away, even blocking the silver dragon princess's contact information.

******
the other side.

Mount Fitch, City in the Clouds.

A huge yet elegant silver dragon lay lazily turning over in a pile of golden coins.

Gold coins tumbled off her smooth scales with a clatter.

She narrowed her amber-colored vertical pupils, poking at the treasures that resembled fine sand with her claws, but a slight smile of satisfaction appeared on her lips.

"Fortunately, Lord Kirick still has a sense of justice..."

Then, an idea spread.

Several much smaller, but still ferocious, bipedal flying dragons crawled in.

"Go! Summon all departments and search for any trace of Sharil!"

As a direct descendant of the Grand Elder Alcigrontas and a member of the Cloudcliff Council, Chevalier wields power that is among the highest in this world.

She didn't have to go through the hard work of searching like ordinary dragons; she could simply sit back and reap the benefits.

It is precisely because of this that he was able to repeatedly slay evil dragons and earn the title of "knight-errant".

This is similar to the legends where those who can slay demons and monsters are demigods, descendants of gods.

Just over two weeks later, Chevalier easily discovered the other party's whereabouts and set up numerous interception and pursuit measures.

With everything in place except for the final push, the silver dragon once again attempted to contact the "golden dragon Kirik".

To everyone's surprise, they were unable to contact them.

"What's going on? Did he enter some mysterious place and get blocked?"

It's perfectly understandable that communication techniques might fail due to interference from the earth's ley lines energy.

Therefore, Chevalier waited two more days and persisted in maintaining contact.

But as Shaliel's trail gradually moved toward the dimensional portal, showing signs of escaping back to the outer realm of "Palania," they couldn't help but feel anxious.

"If we let him escape, it won't be so easy to capture him!"

She had no choice but to go ahead, while sending her subordinates to continue contacting the "Golden Dragon Kirik" who had failed to show up.

As a result, even though they were almost at the destination, they still couldn't find the dragon.

A sense of foreboding arose deep within Chevalier.

"This guy, could he have run away before even fighting?"

……

At this moment, at the southern tip of the continent.

In a secluded mountain village.

Roy set up a brand-new small laboratory and continued his research.

"Lord Roy, the beast you requested!"

Artia and Beryl have returned to join them, while the rest of the group are out gathering information.

During this period, I was ordered to acquire a number of mammals such as wild boars and elk to begin the next phase of testing the vitality potion.

"The vitality of insects is ultimately not quite compatible with life forms like us."

Let's try using the hearts of these animals instead.

"Lord Roy, your line of thinking coincides perfectly with what is recorded in this secret text."

Alchemists have attempted this route before, and some have even suggested killing the animals on the spot...

Is this a necessary part?

Freya continued to fulfill her duties as an assistant, not only helping to process materials but also offering suggestions.

Roy nodded readily: "We must take this variable into account, so let's do two sets of experiments."

The calculation for sealing for a period of time and the next day, and for a period of time after that, will be calculated separately.

Oh, and dragon blood...

I tried using it as a strengthening agent.

This grants "steel skin," which is extremely useful for wizarding apprentices and even first-level wizards.

Roy has been conducting numerous experiments recently, and the various miscellaneous products have been sealed away and stored using the [Hermes' Seal] for future use.

But what he truly cares about is the ultimate product in his mind.

Soon, the results of the comparative experiment came out.

However, hearts that have been stored for a long time exhibit even stronger effects.

"What's going on? This doesn't seem to make any sense, nor does it match any of the previously verified performance!"

Freya was somewhat surprised.

An ordinary alchemist would need at least three to five years to work on this strange phenomenon.

Or perhaps one is well-informed and knowledgeable, understanding the true reasons through extensive reading of previous works.

However, Roy used his abilities, including the "Catalogue of Learning" and "Reverse Engineering," to figure it out in just a glance.

"It has nothing to do with freshness; I've used [Hermes' Seal] before..."

It's probably related to some special bloodline, such as the bloodline concentration of dragon-type magical beasts!
Theoretically speaking, sub-dragons or mutated dragon species, and various dragon beasts, can also be used as alternative materials.

The power that the Dragon Crystal can unleash is precisely this.

"Dragon bloodline?"

The truth has always been hidden in the name "Dragon Heart Medicine".

No matter how many alternatives are sought, they can never escape the bloodline of a true dragon or a sub-dragon.

If the heart of another animal is used instead, the same effect will not be achieved.

This is not arcane at all, but it is entirely in line with the basic principles of witchcraft!
"Try finding some dragons or magical beasts with dragon bloodlines."

I suddenly have a new idea: whether the previous research was wrong.

The real key ingredient is not the Dragon Heart, but the Dragon Crystal.

On the contrary, it was the dragon's heart that acted as a catalyst, stimulating the lifespan contained within the dragon crystal!

Suddenly, Roy had another bold guess.

"Is that right?"

Freya was somewhat surprised.

However, out of her long-standing admiration and trust for Roy, she immediately did as she was told.

The trading guild established by the wizards here proved its worth, and she quickly purchased what she needed from it.

Roy had also made other preparations and immediately mediated.

As a result, a unique potion, unlike anything seen before, was born, its rich purple light tinged with a hint of gold.

"Dragon Power Potion (Level 3)..."

A unique medicine containing the bloodline of a true dragon.

The 'primordial blood' emanating from Alessinos Dracon, the progenitor of true dragons, and hidden within all living beings...

This is the embodiment of an extraordinary individual, a great being, among the dragons…

Bloodlines flow, life continues endlessly, and this is immortality.

Special Effect 1: Physique +800...

Special Effect 2: Inheriting the power of the Red Dragon's flames..."

"This, this kind of power!"

Suddenly realizing that there was something extraordinary going on, Roy was shocked.

"Lord Roy, what's wrong?"

Freya asked, puzzled.

"The mystery of this bloodline inheritance may involve some kind of 'immortal' power..."

Roy wasn't quite sure for a moment, but considering his past behavior, a certain idea suddenly came to him.

Could it be that within his own golden dragon bloodline lies the "original blood" of some great being, which is what created his so-called instinct...?

"This medicine is not suitable for you to drink for the time being..."

"Fine, let's just let that big-eared tribesman, Geher, be the one to test the medicine!"

In an instant, Roy made his decision.

He wanted to explore the mysteries of this original blood, which might be the key to unlocking the inexplicable instincts within him.

(End of this chapter)