Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 808 The Legion's Embryo (4-in-1)

The new year is here.

Outpost camp, inside the interdimensional teleportation array.

Another wizard has appeared.

“Wizard Debanic, welcome to Nehebul. I am Redman, the foreman of the outpost and quartermaster…”

If you need anything from now on, feel free to contact me.

The Alliance wizards who had been summoned and accompanied Ruak and others personally greeted them.

"Thank you, I understand."

Debanic, a seasoned wizard who had lived through several worlds and was now over 200 years old, quickly and willingly cooperated with the settlement.

However, when he arrived at the camp, he was surprised to find that there were no more war missions to accept.

"The task board here..."

Why are they all non-war missions like adventure and investigation?
"Haven't they started a frontal attack yet?"

He immediately inquired about it.

Redman smiled and told him, "No, it's over."

"What, it's already over?"

Debanic couldn't help but show a hint of disbelief.

Didn't they say they only started their campaign in Nehbur last June?

I thought I had gotten up very early.

I can't believe it's already over!
"This is all thanks to the wise and decisive actions of Archmage Roy, who launched a surprise attack on the Archmage and captured the Mage Tower!"
The mages of Achinila had nowhere to stand and had no choice but to admit defeat.

Redman explained with a smile.

How long has it been?

Half a year!

Half a year!
Debanic finally understood, but still felt a bit incredulous.

It seems my information updates are still too slow.

"But you don't need to worry. Right now, this place is in need of manpower. There will be more and more tasks than you expect."

The rewards are also very generous.

Because the great wizard Roy was an alchemist from the Okme Tower...

Oh, by the way, you're also from the Okmi Tower? Perhaps you could accept special missions, participating in the identification and processing of various materials..."

Upon hearing this, Debanick became quite interested and began to investigate.

"The task involves guarding the gem pit, processing gem dust, and submitting finished gems..."

"Exploration and investigation mission: hunt monsters, submit designated materials..."

"Security maintenance mission, stationed in a city of the Talman Empire, requires scouting the remaining forces of the mages and preventing their followers from infiltrating and causing sabotage..."

"Teaching and training duties, serving as a skills instructor, and helping the Talman Empire establish a foreign legion..."

"Production and manufacturing tasks, potion crafting, equipment, and item crafting..."

He was secretly surprised.

They weren't lying to themselves; there were all sorts of tasks, and none of them were particularly dangerous.

This means that everyone has a choice.

Let's look at the rewards...

"Elemental gems, spell scrolls, puppet soldiers (Mushroom-type Matan, Ose Mud Demon, Ithen Metal Warrior), animated golems, attribute potions, legion equipment, alchemy knowledge, alchemy commissions..."

Because Roy possesses a wide variety of complex technologies and has experienced many things in the past, he has also won many products from various worlds.

Now we have more to offer our wizards.

Especially in the seemingly inconspicuous "Alchemy Knowledge" section, there is an inconspicuous note.

"The knowledge that can be exchanged covers all subjects and all levels..."

Grand Wizard Roy is the founder of "Roy's Alchemy," a lifelong honorary professor at Archademia Academy, possessing profound theoretical knowledge and practical alchemy skills.

Debanic wasn't entirely clear about Roy's background and subconsciously assumed that the other party had spent thousands or tens of thousands of years learning all of this.

I wasn't too shocked at first.

But it was soon discovered that he also provided very rare, high-value services.

A comprehensive alchemy commission!

Whether it's high-level alchemical products personally crafted by Roy, including semi-divine artifacts, legendary equipment, and various other exceptional items.

Both level zero and level one items provided by their subordinates are included.

What's relatively scarce is the intermediate stage, around level two.

Roy was busy, Freya was occupied, and the first-level wizards under her command were not yet capable of handling the task.

These are all currently in short supply.

Therefore, there are also corresponding recruitment opportunities within the camp.

"Urgently seeking intermediate-level alchemists and skill instructors, including level 2 jewelers, level 2 potion makers, level 2 blacksmiths, and level 2 appraisers..."

Although Roy has submitted an application to the Academy of Archademia, and the Academy is willing to provide some support.

However, college tutors are tenured. Occasionally accepting employment and taking on some private work is fine, but in the long run, it is really not easy to do so.

"Don't underestimate me just because I'm only a level one wizard; I have the abilities of a level two appraiser!"

Debanick was immediately interested.

Roy offered very generous compensation, including a normal annual salary of hundreds of thousands to millions for a Level 2 appraiser, as well as the authority to exchange for Level 2 materials.

Roy controls the world of Araghi, possesses the authority of a lord, and also has the power to open up exchanges and cultivate his own loyal forces.

Just then, the camp suddenly became noisy.

"A new celestial forecast has been released..."

Many people started taking action outside, spreading the word.

The fog area has refreshed!

"The Fog Zone, what is that?"

Debanic stopped a passing apprentice and asked him a question.

"This sir..."

The apprentice was in a hurry to get on his way and was initially a little impatient, but when he saw that the other person was wearing a formal wizard's robe, he quickly bowed respectfully.

"The Misty Zone is a unique natural secret realm in this world. It connects to the Shadow Dimension and is where ferocious monsters corrupted by special forces are often born."

Many of the tasks on the task board, such as collection and investigation tasks, actually contain the same content.

They occasionally produce special materials and high-quality items of wizard level or above.

Debanic then began to understand.

In the world I've visited before, there have been some similar special areas.

However, when he went to Redmen to find out more, he was surprised to discover that the misty area here was far more than just an alternate dimension.

"The astrologer Florina declares that this month is the Crimson Month."

The blood moon in the sky will facilitate the activities of bloodthirsty monsters, and a certain misty area in the east will be dyed, becoming the "Blood Mist Secret Realm"!
Its danger level is significantly increased compared to ordinary secret realms, but the rewards are also multiplied.

I'm about to post a high-bounty quest to explore the "Blood Mist Realm," and I'll be buying up all the loot there with unlimited bids!

"I see……"

Debanic suddenly realized something again.

Suddenly, I felt that I needed to go and see for myself.

Having lived for over 200 years, I must have some tricks up my sleeve and some tricks up my sleeve.

Anyway, there's no rush to apply for the appraiser position. Let's explore the secret realm first and experience its unique environment.

******
At this moment, in the Mage Tower of the Shadow Plane.

Roy is trying to repair the Rose Angel Alice.

This fourth-level creation was once destroyed by the Descendants of God in the Temple World of Agris.

If it is allowed to continue fighting in a damaged state, the enemy may seize the opportunity and eliminate it in one fell swoop.

This would render her unfit for situations requiring her to fight.

However, now that Roy is a fourth-level Archmage and has money, he continues to use the "Cretaceous Creation" technique he previously mastered for repairs.

This project has been underway for a long time, but only now has it made real progress.

Because he seized a precious material from the mage tower, the original liquid known as the "Gift of Vita," the holy water of life.

That's the arcane realm, where legendary mages extract the life essence from the bodies of otherworldly creatures, originally intended for crafting resurrection potions.

However, after Roy examined it with the Eye of Hermes and combined it with his own knowledge, he determined that it could be used for this purpose.

In addition, the Seven Towers Alliance also delivered several materials he needed.

This includes better "source of life - ocean water" and "seabed silt".

Those were products from the ocean world of Marley, which he used to create the "Life Core" and the "Gregor II" demon worm.

Theoretically speaking, this is already a miracle of creating life.

However, to reach the strength of a level four angel in one go, one also needs to add the various materials obtained by oneself and sent by the alliance.

The most crucial step is to decipher the genetic code of the Rose Angel's physical body and unlock this template.

He was once quite troubled by this.

Even if this level of advanced knowledge is clearly presented, it is not so easy to grasp, not to mention that many details are missing!

However, thanks to his powerful talent as an Alchemist God, he was able to deduce it on his own.

Now it's time to verify.

Roy applied the special clay to Angel Alice's body, and then combined it with the "Sallanda" he had recently acquired...

Instantly, the terrible wounds on the angel's body began to heal automatically.

The newly grown flesh exhibits the same characteristics as the surrounding tissue, healing itself flawlessly.

"Success!"

Soon, Alice stood up, as if she were alive, and looked at her skin, which had been restored to its original perfect state.

"Lord Roy, these are the profiles of several new wizards."

We've just compiled their data and submitted it.

At that moment, Celine sent a message.

"Okay, I get it now."

Roy glanced at it casually.

He immediately put it down again, without paying much attention to it.

He was once a first-level wizard, then a second-level wizard, and he had imagined and worried whether those high-ranking wizards would pay attention to him and discover some of his little secrets.

But now, putting myself in their shoes, I realize that I was really overthinking it.

Those who can become great wizards are all unparalleled geniuses, and all are favored by fate.
There are also the gains from interdimensional wars, the profits from harvesting souls in the online world.

There's really no time to pay attention to those insignificant little wizards.

Just as I was thinking of this.

Suddenly, Roy spotted the black cat Domi carrying a strange treasure that shimmered with dark gold light as it sneaked past.

It was about to hide this thing in its little treasure trove, inside the belly of the gemfish Litos.

Now, this gemfish has basically been requisitioned by it and has become its exclusive follower.

"Wait, Domi, what are you carrying in your mouth?"

Roy quickly called out to it, and the next moment, he picked it up and snatched the thing from the cat's mouth.

Under the illumination of the Eye of Hermes, a rich purple aura mixed with dark gold appeared.

"Shadow Soul Bead (Level 3)..."

The crystals remaining after the strange, shadowy creatures of the Shadow Dimension burn out their lifespan can be used as a base material for creating shadowy creatures..."

"This kind of thing is like a sacred relic, a remnant of spirit and will."

Roy glanced at it with a hint of appreciation.

He then instructed the black cat, Domi, "This is a level three item, and you can't handle it. You should just give it to me."

"Huh? Meow meow meow!"

Upon hearing this, Domi frantically flapped its wings in the air.

After being put down, she looked at Roy pitifully.

"Owner……"

"Alright, I'll trade you a level one gem."

Roy thought for a moment and gave it a handmade piece of jewelry worth tens of thousands of magic stones.

Domi then stopped crying and smiled, happily hugging the jewelry and admiring it.

"The value of this world may be even greater than previously expected. Even Domi managed to snag some good stuff from the market."

No wonder Freyor proposed this plan for the revival of magic.

After that, he inquired a little and learned that Domi had sneaked into Shadow Castle to trade with the mages and apprentice mages, getting lucky and finding a bargain. He nodded secretly.

Domi is actually quite wealthy, with so many jewels, gems, gold, and mithril that she can't even count them all.

Now they're all starting to learn how to do business and find bargains without even being taught.

After that, Roy refined the Shadow Soul Bead slightly, using it as the core and re-injecting energy into it.

A Shadow Fiend, unlike the one created by the previous Ghost Maid, was born.

"Elite - Ghostly Soul (Level 3)..."

These are peculiar monsters that inherit the soul talents of their native monsters, possessing unique attributes in addition to their basic talents.

Talent: Cold Enhancement...

The biting, icy aura of ice permeated the air, causing continuous effects such as freezing, frostbite, and slowing...

In addition, it possesses the "Frost Strike" spell ability, a 5th-level model, elemental enchantment attacks, and during a "Shadow Blade" attack, adds a "Frost Strike" effect with a range of 300 degrees * casting multiplier n, dealing powerful single-target damage...

Deathrattle: Frost Nova...

Upon death, a spreading aura of cold light rapidly expands, dealing level 7 nova-type ice elemental damage…

"This is a really good thing!"

Roy glanced at it and his eyes lit up.

After that, he did a special evaluation and found that this elite Shadow Fiend had a strength of over 2000 degrees, truly deserving of being an elite-level level 3 monster, rather than an ordinary minion.

Using 1000 degrees as a template for the corresponding level, monsters with a level of 1000 degrees or more, like newly promoted wizards, are the standard base values.

The strength levels are actually quite similar, but their development potential and other enhancements that can be added are completely different.

Moreover, Roy tried to connect with the Shadow Fiend avatar and had a vague feeling that the Shadow Fiend King seemed to be able to connect with the spiritual will of these shadowy souls and indirectly command them.

That kind of "descent" passage seems to exist naturally!

This is exactly the quality he seeks, similar to that of a "divine descendant" from the temple!

******
While in Eglis, he learned that the Temple needed to select and carefully nurture the children of devout couples from among the families of believers. The most devout could become "saints" or "holy daughters," while those of lesser rank could become Knights Templar, members of the Inquisition, priests, and so on.

The Shadow Fiend lacks advanced intelligence and clearly cannot pull off this.

But no one expected that those with innate piety could try it through a spiritual connection.

However, these are, after all, different species and different systems.

Roy couldn't break through the barriers immediately, so he could only continue to open up channels and try to obtain more materials for experimentation.

He called Celine over, explained the situation, and focused on the issue of finding a bargain.

"We are not ordinary adventurers, nor are we minor wizards; we can't expect to find any bargains."

What is truly effective is to establish a sound resource allocation system, extracting useful materials at each level, thereby continuously obtaining benefits from the entire world.

This includes gradually establishing a comprehensive system, including a "net of all spirits" and taxation.

"I will draft the articles of association as soon as possible."

Having acquired an entire mage tower, along with the spiritual material used for the previous tower's spirit base, Celine's intelligence has increased significantly, and the tasks she can handle have become more complex.

Roy entrusted the task to it with peace of mind, and then learned some good news from it.

"Has Nisha mastered the highest level of the 'Secret Source Mind Technique,' the secret art of the Heartless Ones of the Mogor Kingdom?"

"Not bad. Although you still haven't been able to advance to level three, you've laid a solid foundation."

It turns out that after accumulating enough resources, she obtained a large number of treasures related to herself from this harvest, thus achieving a breakthrough in one fell swoop.

She has now cleared the obstacles to promotion to level three and has great potential for development.

Soon after, Nisha emerged, and just as Celine had said, she had completely mastered the Secret Source Mind.

At first glance, there seems to be no significant change on the surface, but the strength of his mental power has actually reached the peak of a level two spellcaster.

"Secret Source Thoughts..."

This is something I received from Igor 86 years ago when I went to the land of the stone carvers to attend my teacher's funeral.

As a legacy of the Kingdom of Mogor, it truly suits you heartless natives.

Roy remarked with emotion.

His Level 1 sliced ​​Beast God Body had been transplanted into a Level 2 Golden Empty Shell, so he could also cultivate this secret technique.

However, since her bloodline is more from the orc world, her talent in this area is clearly far inferior to that of Nisa.

This is a powerful profound principle, similar to the unity of heaven and man in martial arts.

Its main function is to control one's own thoughts and will, and achieve mental harmony.

In special circumstances, it is even possible for a martial artist to separate their soul from their body and to master natural magic, thereby mobilizing an even more powerful spellcasting multiplier!

Therefore, the specific manifestation is a great increase in mental strength. To some extent, they are similar to spellcasters, becoming beings akin to "Qi mages"!
After asking these questions, Roy pondered for a moment and said, "Why don't we go all out and use a potion to help you break through, and awaken a new superpower along the way?"

"In that case, you'll be a Level 3 Heartless Being, and possess Level 3 superpowers!"

Although Nisha herself has a high probability of advancing to level three, it would take at least another one or two hundred years.

Having already become a follower, there's really no need to endure this.

Do you really expect to be promoted to level four, or even further?
That's not realistic.

Nisha clearly understood this and immediately agreed.

However, she then asked with a hint of doubt, "You found a way?"
Advancing to Level 3, the Heartless One, is manageable...

How come they can even handle the awakening of superpowers?

Roy said with a smile, "We have to thank Archmage Frey for this. Among the spiritual materials he treasures is a kind of 'etheric essence'."

This is a treasure obtained from an adventure in another dimension, said to be a crystallization of spatial energy at the beginning of the universe.

Although it is essentially an enhanced version of ether, the spatial essence it contains is an extremely rare and precious resource.

"Ok?"

Nisha was surprised.

It took him a moment to react.

Roy really made a fortune this time.

No wonder he is so generous.

However, what she didn't know was that Roy was once again using the knowledge about life evolution that he had gained from the Abundance Garden.

Combining [Knowledge Container], [Natural Magic], [Key to Evolution]...

What was created was a true skill potion, and also an awakening potion that combined evolutionary mutation.

This is... a superpower awakening!
Soon, it was February 1st.

Roy handed the completed potion to Nisa.

This is an evolution potion, an awakening potion, made from a milky white liquid based on the Life Source Soup.

"Don't worry, this time it's not made from insect pupae. I've improved the process and used a new method to artificially synthesize proteins..."

"I still feel like something's suspicious..."

Nisha frowned.

However, he didn't say much and drank the medicine.

After that came a low-grade fever, coma, and the rebuilding of flesh and blood.

In a state of drowsiness, as if the body's cells were dissolving and rapidly reorganizing, the essence of life underwent a tremendous change, and the power of Tailin within the body was also strengthened.

When she came out again, just as expected, she had successfully advanced to the true third level.

Congratulations...

Freya, Beryl, Anjali and others rushed over upon hearing the news, all showing genuine envy.

This is a true Level 3 life form, not a Level 3 combat power granted by various external means.

The biggest difference is lifespan.

Roy specifically called Nisha over to extract some cell tissue for testing.

It was discovered that she had more than 2400 years of natural life remaining.

Cellular telomeres, and the spirituality of the soul, both support the natural lifespan of a true tertiary life.

This is the greatest significance of breaking through and getting promoted!
Roy then told them, "You don't need to be envious. Once I master this super-power awakening potion further, I may have the opportunity to grant you the same advancement."

However, that would likely require hunting down certain level-three creatures to extract their spirituality and lifespan in order to achieve this...

Nisha reached the critical point of the second level peak first, and only needed to stimulate the growth of her own vitality and spirituality to achieve this.

If one cannot reach the peak of level two, or even if reaching the peak of level two but still not unlocking their breakthrough potential, then they can only rely on external forces.

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a sense of anticipation.

If this can actually be achieved, it would be like catching a free ride, potentially leading to an even longer lifespan.

After finishing their conversation, the group didn't disperse. Instead, they followed Nisha to the training room inside the mage tower to watch her demonstrate her abilities.

******
"Those of us without intention have a certain probability of awakening supernatural abilities during our promotion..."

Previously, all I had mastered were "Psionic Blades" and "Substitute Shadows"...

Everyone nodded.

Nisha had shown a strange "resurrection" ability very early on.

But that's not actually a "resurrection".

Instead, they used special shadow energy to take someone's place.

This is more or less related to the Shadow Dimension, and it may also be inherited from Saruth's ability to "create shadows".

Sarus was the king of the Kingdom of Sarre, Sarus XIII...

Theoretically, Nisa had the opportunity to inherit his throne and become an empress like "Nisa XIV".

Unfortunately, that king made a pact with the devil and betrayed his own guardian general, incurring the wrath of heaven and the resentment of the people.

After the wizards completely took control of that country, they simply abolished it and left no trace of it.

The main reason is that the world has already fallen under the control of the Great Wizard of Tyrin.

It's like Roy controlling Araghi and Nehbur.

If you have a sorcerer under your command, you can take away the native princess and gain wealth...

Sure, he doesn't care.

But we must establish a nation here and take control of its territory.

We need to discuss and consider this carefully.

Fortunately, the throne cannot be inherited, but bloodline and ability are still somewhat related.

This time, Nisha also began to exhibit a similar ability to "create shadows".

Her figure seemed to sway slightly.

In the blink of an eye, a clone emerged.

They are exactly the same, two Nishas!

"What ability is this?"

Everyone was surprised and asked curiously.

Even Roy was somewhat surprised.

Even with his mental energy, he couldn't distinguish between the two Nishas, ​​the real one and the fake one.

Or rather, both are true!
"This is 'Shadow Clone'..."

A superpower that involves disguising oneself as a shadow and then distributing and transforming it evenly.

Just like a liquid, it splits into two halves...

The difference is that it can be re-condensed into a physical entity and then manifest as a clone.

Our minds and wills are connected, and our feelings are the same.

It can do many things...

The only drawback is that the power is also evenly distributed, and what I am currently exhibiting is only a level two strength of over 500 degrees.

Fortunately, the essence of Level 3 remains intact, and the use of other abilities is unaffected.

"Such an ability might not be very powerful in combat..."

But if it's used to assist in cultivation, or for other purposes...

It's so convenient!

Everyone quickly thought of many things and expressed their envy.

"Unfortunately, I can't multitask at the same time; I need to gradually adapt and master it..."

Fortunately, the previous secret energy greatly enhanced my spirit and will, and perhaps it was precisely for this reason that I was able to successfully stimulate my soul and awaken this "Shadow Clone."

Nisha said.

"This is a very worthwhile ability to study. I'll get some of your blood and try to cut your soul for research."

Roy said with interest.

He never expected that nurturing one Nisha would result in gaining two Nishas.

If we develop it further, there could be three Nishas, ​​four Nishas... or even more Nishas in the future!
However, using this ability for ordinary purposes would be a huge waste.

He wanted to understand the true nature of so-called spiritual connection and equal distribution.

Nisha nodded.

They immediately began to work with Roy on related research.

Roy quickly confirmed that it was essentially the same Nisha, only her mental will controlled different bodies, exhibiting a splitting ability similar to that of the Shadow Fiend.

Her ancestors, or rather the origin of the world of Tyrin, had some connection with the Shadow Plane.

Therefore, he had an idea.

"Could we use Nisha's ability to create a Shadow Fiend army?"
The supernatural power that can be supported by the Secret Source Mind is itself a precious clone of the same origin.

But that's actually unnecessary.

Create some blurry, humanoid Shadow Fiends as Legion-level units...

As long as the key instructions can be received, there is absolutely no need for mental will, feelings, or anything else to be synchronized in a timely manner.

This is tantamount to downgrading the use of this shared origin connection between the clones!

Thinking of this, Roy immediately thought of the various aspects of the pantheon.

This "broadcast signal" command model is closely related to how deities use their divine status to connect with believers and respond to prayers.

If their spiritual template can be transformed into an "apostle".

That would truly allow the creation of an army, which could then be fully utilized.

This was something I had actually thought about before.

That is the race of the Shadow Fiend King.

“I can’t do this myself right now, but I can do it using Nisha’s flesh and soul…”

"As long as a special core is added to the Shadow Fiend created..."

Soon, Roy came up with another way to control such things: to make full use of his alchemical abilities to create a special semi-divine artifact.

It will have functions similar to a god.

In order to seek the support of his alchemical talent, he decided to forge it into a mask.

Because he possesses the alchemical talent of the [Demon Mask].

This talent increases one's understanding of all mask-like creations, and when learning related knowledge and creating corresponding products, the corresponding ability level increases by 2...

With the help of his [Alchemy Godhood] and other related factors, he can quickly realize this goal.

After that, Roy continued to use the captured supplies to accomplish more of his own things.

His technological reserves far exceed the current stage of development; all he lacks are materials.

So, the experiment was completed very quickly, in just over half a month.

Roy crafted a gold mask inlaid with jewels, which was both magnificent and noble.

Under the illumination of the Eye of Hermes, it appears to possess a high rank, with a rich purple light interspersed with a hint of gold.

"The Mask of the Shadow Fiend (Level 3/4)..."

A mask created from the power of the Shadow Fiend King, possessing the special ability to control corresponding Shadow Fiend avatars and support the activities of the Shadow Fiend Legion...

Using this as a medium, one can command their own Shadow Fiends (Apostles).

Current staffing: None…

"Success!"

With a touch of delight, Roy temporarily entrusted it to Nisha for safekeeping.

"This thing is perfect for you to use, so I'll entrust it to you for safekeeping for now. You'll also be in charge of the organization and training."

Next, I'll find a way to provide more Shadow Fiends to bolster this roster..."

Without the Shadow Fiend Apostle, this mask is just an empty shell, a commander without troops.

However, this also means that after thousands of years of development, a loyal, reliable, and powerful team will surely be cultivated.

Overall, it has great potential.

(End of this chapter)