Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 799 The World of Mist (4-in-1)

Everyone seemed to sense that the great wizard Roy was laughing.

An overwhelming spiritual force acted upon the material world, creating a shockwave that distorted the sound waves.

Immediately, a message resounded directly in their minds, which they could hear clearly.

"Target: the frontier..."

"A world shrouded in mist, Nehbur!"

The next moment, a huge gate of light appeared in front of everyone.

The immense gravitational pull seemed to suck their souls out, dragging everyone directly into the vortex.

An unusual jolt came over me, the stars twinkled, as if I had fallen into a kaleidoscope-like time tunnel.

At this moment, in the starry sea of ​​outer space.

Roy shone with golden light, revealing the casting form of "Interdimensional Teleportation".

Without the constraints of a physical form, the mind moves more smoothly and freely in the vast sea of ​​stars.

Because it is currently during a dimensional tide, travel between the two places is smooth, and his mental will has long been locked onto the target on the other side.

Therefore, they were teleported there in the blink of an eye.

During this process, everyone on the floating island was teleported along with him, like ants and dust clinging to his body.

After successfully arriving at the star system where Nehebul was located, Roy, like a fleeting ghost, approached the campfire in the darkness.

Ahead, the immense, intensely hot energy emanating from the planet prevented him from getting closer.

In the past, when he was in the Temple World of Egris, he had used the power of the world to stop the angels and prevent the arrival of the higher beings on their homeland.

At that time, the messengers of holy light were also blocked by the energy of the world's will.

But little did they expect that, just over 70 years later, they themselves would be the ones being blocked.

"So this is what the information mentioned—the Protoss power of a certain world..."

The scale of their spirituality far surpasses mine!

This is on a completely different level; we absolutely mustn't recklessly charge in!

Under the light of the Eye of Hermes, striking golden letters appeared atop the enormous, pale planet.

"Protoss Nehbel World Spirit (Level 6)..."

“Nehbel…”

Roy murmured softly, recalling the information he had previously learned about this world.

Nehebul, also known as the Misty World, is also referred to as a frontier region in the official documents of Yachinila.

This is a rather desolate place with not much high-end produce.

It is essentially similar to the world of Aragir, a place where even proper magic crystal mines cannot be found, and it is considered quite barren even among low-magic worlds.

But most of the planet is shrouded in a strange mist.

That was neither the magical smog of the Cretaceous Kingdom, nor the war fog created by humans, but a strange shadow originating from a spatial rift.

According to intelligence reports from spies, this world may be connected to a place called the Shadow Dimension, which is also the energy source for the Shadow Wizards in the world of Aragir.

Roy had every reason to suspect that the dimensional walls here were actually open, and many things from the Shadow Dimension were being released like ghosts and monsters.

However, even the Shadow Plane is located in relatively remote and desolate areas, so there has been no large-scale invasion so far.

What Nehebul exhibits are the recurring spatial rifts and misty regions, which is also the origin of its name.

Deep within the misty region lie hidden realms where adventurers can explore and potentially obtain treasures left behind by various factions.

But more often than not, it is the civilians living there who suffer endless attacks and abuses.

Fortunately, life always finds a way out, and over time, the indigenous people developed practical shadow magic and related abilities.

Moreover, the drop of some treasures that are suspected to be related to strange and bizarre things can also provide them with wealth.

This is why the "adventure industry" in Nehebur was very developed.

The Seven Towers Alliance even issued a warning that the regular troops stationed there by the Yachini were not a threat, because the government had not invested much resources, and the few archmages they had were just guarding a mage tower and living a life of leisure.

The true elites are all in the Adventurers' Guild.

Some members of the mage legions even "went into business," joining forces with mercenary groups to make some "specialty industries" quite successful.

"Located in a remote area, resources are scarce, military discipline is lax, and the people's morale is fickle..."

These are all places we can take advantage of!
Once you enter, remember my strategy: first occupy several large cities that are strong enough to establish a foothold, forming a defensive perimeter, and proceed steadily and surely.

After that, they tried to win over and buy off the indigenous residents and establish a dimensional teleportation array.

Let's concentrate our forces and break through the mage tower in one fell swoop!

It shone brightly.

The faint echoes in everyone's minds descended into the material world.

……

Soon, everyone recovered from the shock of the interdimensional teleportation and quickly took their positions to perform their duties.

Southern Continent, East Coast.

Edge of the Denthers Forest.

The location where the advance troops landed.

Twenty-four native wizards from the world of Araghi quickly set up their base according to their training subjects.

Alchemical sorcery, where fossilized flesh and blood are stretched like "cement" at an astonishing speed.

Large stones were piled up to form walls, creating one sturdy small fortress and various towers on the spot.

Various alchemical golems, witch beasts, and pets are scattered, but the Unigolin terminals link them together, forming a Skynet.

At the same time, the "Ivory Tower of Malthus," a gift from the great wizard Malthus, was erected high up.

A golden, ethereal shadow suddenly filled the sky above the outpost.

The "fog of war" obscured the sun, creating a protected area similar to Mtraken.

Roy did not weave a net outside the atmosphere like a typical great wizard would, nor did he begin setting up the "Net of All Spirits".

Because Nehebul was already a colony of mages, the "Heavenly Nails" and mage towers here were firmly planted in the sky.

Setting up a "net of all spirits" rashly will be destroyed at any time, and will also expose the truth.

If I get bogged down and a legendary mage comes to my aid, the collapse of the Net will only be a matter of time.

Therefore, he chose to scatter the earth spirit pillars he had accumulated from the sky.

They fell into the atmosphere like meteors, but instead of burning up in the air, their outer stone shells melted, revealing the inner materials such as fire copper, star iron, and radiant gold.

In a very short time, most of the Denthers Forest base was enveloped by these earth spirit pillars.

Thus, a regional network of protective measures was formed, with tight magical energy shielding the advance troops.

Then, his avatar descended directly!
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At this moment, in the camp.

The area is heavily guarded with numerous watchtowers.

The troops have quickly taken up positions in accordance with the orders of the command and have begun to carry out war missions.

One of its incarnations, the Golden Dragon, chose to descend directly here to prevent the advance troops from encountering the most dangerous situation of being wiped out at the start of the game.

In some worlds, due to the heavily guarded mage legions and the ranged attack capabilities of mage towers, multiple strategic nuclear weapons or a single legendary spell can be unleashed in the first instant...

It is entirely possible to do such a thing.

However, this only applies to the situation when the landing has just begun and the main force has not yet dispersed.

Once the initial phase is over and the targets are dispersed, the cost of such long-range strikes will increase dramatically.

Moreover, with more countermeasures available, the results that can be achieved are very limited.

However, Roy soon realized that the other party's reaction seemed a bit slow.

It took a whole night before a few patrol shuttles finally arrived.

The moment these magically advanced reconnaissance machines appeared, shadowy tentacles emerged in the sky above the wizard camp.

That was Roy himself who activated the hair with "revitalization".

Because of his advancement to Grand Wizard, the hair of his original body came from the origin of a seventh-level demon god, and the hair-ghost body of "Tricks' Darkness" was also integrated into his soul.

This physical entity of law, originating from the dark hair of the ancient demon goddess Trix, is not ordinary matter or spirit, but rather the power of the corresponding domain.

To be precise, it refers to the type of power.

This is a newbie perk that only direct line wizards can enjoy.

A remnant of a demon god or a fragment of a corresponding godhood, possessing a high rank and great potential for development, but requiring a great deal of resources, time, and effort to cultivate.

Roy chose it specifically to complement "Animation," hoping it would be effective in the mid-to-late game.

Now, without the limitations of a physical form, this kind of ghostly witch body is becoming increasingly useful.

It was at this moment that he suddenly realized that this thing possessed a level seven rank and was not afraid of manifesting in the material world!

So, in a sense, this also became its own entity, like tentacles extending in!

Under the watchful eyes of everyone.

The massive amount of hair that appeared out of nowhere, like giant tentacles, suddenly attacked the reconnaissance machines.

Boom! Boom!
It was as if an invisible net was covering the camp, causing them all to crash.

……

"Damn it, they're all wiped out?"

"The enemy is heavily fortified; reconnaissance is completely ineffective!"

"What kind of enemy could it be this time? Have the wizards of the world of Araghi launched a full-scale attack?"

Meanwhile, inside the distant mage tower, in a room with a sign that read "Strategic Duty Room," several young men and women looked at each other, seemingly unsure of what to do.

Logically, when something like this happens, they should react proactively and quickly, at least gathering enough intelligence before making a judgment.

But unfortunately, there's nothing that can be done.

"We don't have many operational permissions for the mage tower... The teacher handed over the strategic value preparation room to us so that we could sign in for him."

But completely controlling the tower spirit is something like that…

"Wake the teacher up?"

What if it turns out to be a false alarm? Won't he yell at me to death?

"But what if it really is a war between different planes?"
It seems that small groups of enemies had already infiltrated to conduct various reconnaissance missions; this is usually preparation for a large-scale attack…

They began to discuss it, intending to get a definitive answer from each other.

But unfortunately, nothing came of it.

We're all pretty much the same, newly promoted monks who just went from being novice monks to full monks...

He was only in his thirties or fifties, and the spells he knew were all minor spells of the 0-3 ring. He had also experienced very few interdimensional wars.

"It's all because we sold too much equipment before..."

At this moment, in the strategic duty room, someone muttered under their breath and complained to themselves.

There's a saying: "Those who live near the mountain live off the mountain."

In this remote and mountainous region, we can develop unique industries, including but not limited to using the garrison to eliminate monsters, trade in contraband, and engage in mercenary activities.

Some of the weapons and equipment in the tower, including the Sky-Patrol and reconnaissance machines, can also be resold!
In the misty world, all sorts of unreasonable monsters roam freely, and "battle losses" are common, which is quite normal.

However, accounts can be falsified. The number of combat aircraft dispatches and combat losses can be made to appear flawless, and the higher-ups cannot endlessly help them fill the gaps.

Over time, one's strength will indeed become deficient.

They're in a bind now, like the boy who cried wolf.

Daily battle losses...

This time it's 100% authentic.

The enemy seems very strong, what should we do?
"Don't panic, if anything happens, contact the mercenary group..."

Let Quinparson and his men go and scout it out first!

After discussing it for a while, the young monks decided not to disturb their teacher to avoid being scolded.

Besides, it's not like they're completely without any usable mobile forces.

Quinpasen and his mercenary group have a large number of men under their command, and they often make contact with them, relying on the mage tower for their livelihood!
……

"They actually want us to explore the Densus Forest!"

Soon, at the headquarters of the "Eagle Mercenary Group" under Quinparson's command, Quinparson, a level three warrior, along with the level two mages and warlocks who served as his advisors, held a meeting and mentioned the order that had just been transmitted from the mage tower.

"Are those guys crazy?"

The strategist, who was originally a wild mage, couldn't help but complain on the spot.

"In my opinion, it's not good to directly refuse them. Let's go and see what Ax and the others have to say..."

Tell the mage tower that they have already dispatched their elite forces…

"Okay, let's do it!"

Quinparson immediately made the decision!

More than an hour later, in a tavern in a certain city, Level 2 Wanderer Ex rubbed his sleepy, drunken eyes.

"What, going to explore the forest?"

Why should I personally handle such a trivial matter?

"So-and-so, take 10 magic crystals and issue a B-level quest..."

The order was quickly passed down.

The manager under him found someone.

"Same as always, I'll split it in half when we meet. You take this 5 and go find your cousin..."

After several inexplicably similar scenes.

Finally, a few newly-minted bronze adventurers saw a D-rank quest in the quest hall with a price tag of 1000 magic crystals.

"Great! A rewarding exploration mission!"

The team members' eyes lit up.

For these inexperienced individuals, a D-rank mission worth four figures in magic crystals is not something they can usually obtain.

Most of the time, the experienced players who were lying in wait snatched everything up first, leaving me with only E-level small tasks.

I didn't expect to be so lucky this time. I saw it as soon as I returned to turn in the mission.

Answer it, answer it right away!
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Denthers Forest.

At the advance force's main base.

Roy's mental energy, like a long kite string, descended from the distant sky, controlling the avatar below.

But at this moment, his attention was not focused on the golden dragon incarnation itself, but on the cascading long hair behind his head.

The Demonic Body grew continuously as if it had its own will.

Black hair, like smoke and mist, covered the ground.

In the end, the area within a radius of several kilometers was covered by this strange, black, mist-like hair.

Those at headquarters were understandably apprehensive, carefully avoiding any potential trampling.

However, they soon discovered that their worries were unnecessary.

The hair had transformed from a tangible entity into an ethereal, illusory form, even the mist had vanished. Only a few old wizards with deep knowledge of these things were truly astonished.

The ability to manipulate reality and illusion is astounding...

"It works quite well. My 'Activation Technique' has also been upgraded to level four, and I can fully utilize them to unleash the power of level four."

However, in this material world, it is ultimately subject to the suppression of the world's will.

The amount of mental energy that can be invested is limited, only around a few thousand degrees.

Roy continuously adjusted the form of the demonic body he controlled.

Some things can never be truly understood from books.

This newly appointed high priest is also rapidly absorbing valuable experience.

At least now I understand why those Holy Light Messengers and Great Wizards didn't unleash more power back then.

The truth is not that they are unwilling or unable to, but that they cannot.

The material world has its own rules, as well as the suppression of the world's will, which is most severe for beings at levels four to six.

Especially the newly promoted fourth-level archmages...

However, this excludes beings with physical forms.

With this incarnation and hair, I can do many things.

"grown ups!"

Just then, an Araj wizard from Mogos Academy walked in, followed by several members of the patrol team.

"We just captured several adventurers who were scouting this area; they seem to have important intelligence!"

"Oh?"

Roy spared a little attention and asked a question.

"what happened?"

"They claim to have received a mission from the Adventurers' Guild, but we haven't made any contact with them yet..."

It might have originated from the Mage Tower!

The other party stated their judgment.

Roy stopped.

He thought for a moment, and the black, smoke-like strands of hair that covered the entire camp quietly disappeared.

The golden dragon, in its incarnation, sat upright with a solemn expression.

"They really did organize the forces of the Adventurers' Guild..."

However, soon after, when the captured adventurers were brought up and questioned about the whole story, Roy felt a little uneasy.

"what are you saying?
"You accepted a low-level quest worth 1000 magic crystals, so you came here?"

For mages, magic crystals are about the same as magic stones.

To put it simply, it's around 1000 magic stones, a perfect apprentice-level quest.

"My lord, everything we said is true!"

Brick and his adventure team never expected that their exploration would lead them to a wizard's lair.

In this forest, we've encountered more than 10 formal wizards along the way.

And then there's this mysterious figure before them, whom they also refer to as "Master"...

Even though they were newcomers with little experience, Brick and the others realized something was wrong.

He immediately begged for mercy.

"To lose one's life for these 1000 magic stones..."

It's true that some of them are quite wronged.

But you need to tell me honestly what really happened.

Roy already had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

After advancing to the fourth level, his mental power underwent a wondrous transformation that defies description. He was born with the ability to read minds and detect superficial thought processes.

At least emotionally, it's clear that these people aren't lying.

All signs point to a certain possibility.

Sure enough, Brick and the others learned that they had received a legitimate mission from a legitimate platform.

However, the Adventurers' Guild's missions do not arise out of thin air, but are transferred from various channels.

Some large mercenary groups outsource smaller projects that they themselves are unwilling to do.

That's usually troublesome, laborious, and with little return...

These novice adventurers, without the support of any large organization, are essentially mercenaries, but they are all independent individuals who can only survive by scavenging scraps like these.

So the root cause is the large mercenary organization stationed nearby.

After learning all this, Roy immediately sorted out a series of reasons in his mind and restored the truth of the matter.

"If that's the case, a golden opportunity is right in front of us!"
The enemy's military preparedness is lax and riddled with flaws...

This was originally intended as a morale-boosting propaganda piece.

But to our surprise, the situation was even more serious than expected.

This small incident reveals that the monks stationed here are completely unconcerned about their duties, and having not experienced war for hundreds of years, their mindset has long since become lax.

Even if they suddenly realize their mistake, with huge losses, it's impossible for them to recover anytime soon!

"That's right, war is a very complex matter, but at its core, it's nothing more than money, supplies, and manpower..."

No matter how difficult it is to attack a mage tower, if its internal management is chaotic and corrupt, and if it is manipulated by those in power, it will inevitably be full of loopholes!
Perhaps we can use that Quinparson to achieve our goal!

Soon, Roy summoned his trusted followers to discuss the matter.

However, Atedia also expressed her concern: "Don't fall into their trap..."

The Grand Master possessed extraordinary talent, far surpassing the wisdom of ordinary people.

If someone were truly cunning and ruthless, they might have harmed this young Roy without any regard for martial ethics...

That's entirely possible!
Roy basically agreed.

"Don't worry, the weight of this responsibility is on my shoulders. Sometimes it's better to be a little conservative..."

However, as the saying goes, one can engage with the orthodox and win with the unorthodox...

As the commander-in-chief, I am responsible for ensuring the safety of the main force, regardless of the situation.

Sometimes, to be on the safe side, missing a battle opportunity is not a big deal.

However, other units that serve as auxiliary branches can be sacrificed.

Even if the entire army is wiped out, it will only be used as a bargaining chip!
I've decided to launch the plan ahead of schedule, letting Aug and his men directly confront the enemy and probe their strength!

At the same time, we need to find ways to stabilize the grassroots forces...

If we can keep the Adventurers' Guild in check and maintain their neutrality so they don't oppose us, that would be ideal!

Soon, the order was given, and Aug was summoned ahead of schedule.

This former subordinate certainly did not disappoint Roy.

Upon seeing his former superior, who had now become a high wizard, he didn't waste any words and immediately patted his chest, promising, "I am willing to serve you, sir!"

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Soon after, Aug arrived at his own post and met with his trusted confidants and the elite troops they had trained.

The combat personnel available at hand are mainly level two and level one.

Each group's elite soldiers were also brought along as followers.

Therefore, at this moment, everyone is ready.

"Lord Aug, how is it?"

By this time, Aug had become a ruler of a region and had gathered his own followers.

Among them, strategists are particularly valued.

He knew he was only suited for leading the charge in battle, and that he often had to rely on his advisors.

So, I briefly explained the situation.

Upon hearing this, some of the people were terrified.

"Your Excellency, High Wizard..."

"You actually let me launch a full-scale attack on the mage tower?"

"That's right, the tasks that High Wizard Roy gave me were all to launch a fierce attack directly from the front lines!"

I intend to execute this command without any compromise.

"But this could result in significant casualties for us..."

Even you yourself…

The strategist hesitated.

Aug shook his head: "Of course I understand."

However, I was originally just an indigenous person of Yodakara in the chakra world.

Even if they advance to level three, their inherent limitations will inevitably limit their lifespan.

Without Lord Roy, I would at best have been like other city-level kings, ruling my own little territory for a few decades before quietly disappearing as a local tyrant.

However, Lord Roy chose me for his research project and gave me the task of challenging the White Wolf Wolf.

It was from that time that I truly took off, rising steadily through the ranks until now…

The subordinates remained silent.

Before coming here, they had certainly researched Aug's background and his relationship with High Wizard Roy.

As foreign legions, they are definitely the toughest and most difficult targets to tackle.

Only those who can stomach the meat will get to eat it.

Fighting tough battles and taking risks are inevitable.

Moreover, His Highness the High Wizard had once helped Lord Aug, who unfortunately died in battle during that mission...

It was His Highness the Great Wizard who performed a miracle and resurrected him!
Even without personally experiencing this event, these strategists who later joined the team genuinely felt the awe of the otherworldly magic and were fully able to understand Lord Aug's reverence and loyalty.

This is indeed a case of some converts becoming fanatical.

Moreover, from a utilitarian perspective...

High Wizard Roy was Lord Aug's former superior and had even led him in the Battle of Ellen Starfield, which naturally formed a bond between them.

Fight, fight!

It's just a tough battle.

I had to bite the bullet and go for it.

As a vassal army, this was the only way for them to fight.

Immediately, everyone worked together to prepare for this matter.

……

While Roy didn't have a complete grasp of Aug's mind like he could read minds, he was fully aware of Aug's actions and the preparations of his legions.

He was very satisfied with this.

"Those who can be accepted as 'Honorary Wizards' by the Seven Towers Alliance..."

Loyalty is indeed always guaranteed!

Subordinates who possess both ability and high obedience are actually quite rare.

Roy was worried that he might die on the front lines in vain.

Attacking the mage tower head-on would normally be tantamount to throwing an egg against a rock, so he had to consider this possibility.

"Let me think... Apostle armor, diamond skin, and golden dragon scales materialized from spiritual energy?"
These things don't seem to fit well with Aug's own martial arts system. Even I don't quite understand the path he's taking now...

It seems he has undergone bloodline modifications by other wizards?

He thought for a moment, and before Aug set off, he called the other party over and asked him a question.

This was originally a very private matter, and even in the midst of a planar war, and given that he was a high wizard, Aug could have refused to answer.

But he was very loyal and honest to his former boss...

Perhaps they still wanted to improve to some extent, so they revealed everything.

"In addition to the previous Golden Matan project, I also underwent gene editing from the Ellen Starfield and bloodline modification from the Sangris Wizard Tower."

What I possess now is a pseudo-spellcaster experimental subject with the internal codename 'Air Mage'!

"A Qi Mage?"

Roy's knowledge base was also quite extensive, and he immediately understood what was going on.

"This is a style of transformation based on life energy and martial arts fighting spirit. Strong muscles and surging blood and qi are actually equivalent to the source of magic power."

Fist and foot techniques are just the surface; the actual fighting methods are things like 'energy waves' or 'energy slashes'.

Within short to medium range, its spellcasting multiplier is in no way inferior to that of an elemental evocation mage!

"That's right, I now possess a top-tier physique enhanced by 5000 degrees, which is formidable even among third-level wizards. I can simulate various offensive and defensive techniques, as well as energy shields!"
The flaws are certainly significant; to be precise, the overall mental state is not quite right...

Not only is their soul energy weak, making them vulnerable to illusions, but their lifespan is also only a few hundred years.

As he spoke, Aug demonstrated his skills on the spot.

After he stood still, he clenched his left fist and swung his right palm, assuming the starting stance of martial arts.

In the blink of an eye, the light waves converged, and a massive energy was unleashed in the form of a shaping spell, resembling the level three spell "Crushing Palm".

Boom!

The enormous sound shook the ground, and a small patch of trees in front of us was instantly leveled.

Even the surrounding patrols were alerted, and they came over, staring in disbelief.

"Not bad, very good!"

Roy felt a magical power of tens of thousands of degrees in that instant.

Although the mechanism is a bit simple, the numerical strength is indeed there.

This wasn't even his full-power attack; if he really went all out, it could be several times stronger!
This is indeed a transformation from a warrior to a glorious mage!
"I will give you a piece of equipment to make up for your weakness."

This can be considered an advance payment; I can't let you work for free.

Roy thought for a moment, then took out a ball of light sealed with [Hermes' Seal].

"Wings of the God of War - Horned Helmet (Level 3)..."

A superior piece of equipment for the Mind Resistance specialization. The wearer of this helmet gains +2500 resistance on Willpower checks.

Aesthetic value: +35 charm.

Masterpiece Effect: "Mental Connection" scans targets in the form of a Unigolin terminal, providing services such as combat capability detection, mental targeting, and telepathic communication.

Enchantment: +300 Strength, +200 Defense...

Sacrifice effect: "Divine Power", +1000 Constitution Enhancement...

Although this is not a semi-divine artifact or a legendary item, it is still an outstanding piece of equipment that has been carefully prepared for this war over the past 50 years. Even among level 3 purple equipment, it can be considered to be at a very top level.

(End of this chapter)