Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 818 Manifestation of the Holy Name (4 in 1)

"In that case, what are your plans?"

Roy immediately asked.

"I would like to make an appointment with you."

"what's up?"

“I offer up my divine position in exchange for the safety of myself and my people from destruction, humiliation, and harassment…”

Fatis responded.

This is actually a euphemism for surrender.

The divine position and the secular imperial title are similar to the throne, and there are also concepts of coronation and abdication.

Raising the throne is the "final ritual" on the path to godhood.

Given this, there is also the theory that one should strip away one's divine status and divine office, and revert to being a "demon god".

Roy had actually encountered similar things before.

For example, the land of stone carvers, the bountiful garden...

These were all once owned by other gods, but after their deaths and the destruction of their kingdoms, they were taken over by wizards.

For a fleeting moment, Roy was even tempted.

Fatis has not yet established his own divine kingdom and become a true god, but he is a primordial deity born of heaven and earth and naturally conceived.

His divine status, divine office, and divinity are all qualities of a being with immense potential.

That is the most fundamental source of this world, the destiny within destiny.

It is associated with divinity, and if Fatis is willing to offer it up, it means that a relatively complete core of divinity will be formed.

It possesses a divine level comparable to that of a true god, which is absolutely incomparable to the fragments obtained in the past.

However, the next moment, Fatis said something else.

"But I can give it to you, or I can give it to the monk."

If you cannot provide follow-up guarantees, I will not hand it over.

Isn't this still just waiting for a higher price?
Roy heard this and gave a wry smile.

"What exactly do you want? Are you asking for any conditions?"

"That's right. I assure you that I will not participate in the three-way competition, and I will let you decide the winner in this world."

My divinity, and the entire world of Nomon, will be offered to the victor.

"Fatis said quietly."

Roy's gaze sharpened slightly.

Are you kidding me?

However, Fatis's subsequent explanation left him speechless.

"To be honest, I have previously consulted with your High Priest Pronos..."

Originally, I was inclined towards the wizards and wanted to join the Seven Towers Alliance.

Unfortunately, the great wizard Pronos was ineffective and was defeated by the sorcerer.

Now that he has returned seriously injured and is recuperating, his previous promises are naturally no longer valid.

"Alright, as you say!"

Roy hesitated for a moment before finally agreeing.

……

"Sir, do you really want to believe in Him?"
This goddess of fate seems weak and begging for mercy, but in reality, she hasn't given anything; she's just making empty promises!

As we left the cathedral and walked down the street, Artedia couldn't help but quietly remind her.

At this time, the city of Yenaro had already been captured by the wizarding forces and incorporated into their territory.

Apprentices in robes would occasionally lead soldiers on patrol, keeping a watchful eye on anyone suspicious.

They were soldiers belonging to the Kingdom of Shalik and under the command of the Marshall Legion. Because of their repeated conquests and outstanding achievements, their status had been rising recently, and their discipline was also quite good.

In addition, due to the special nature of this city, it was almost unaffected by the war. On the contrary, because it was under military control, the security situation improved dramatically, and even petty theft disappeared.

However, they acted as if they didn't see Roy and his group and didn't notice them at all.

Faced with true superhuman power, these level zero apprentices and soldiers are no different from ordinary civilians.

Roy turned to look at her, smiled faintly, and explained, "It's nothing. I've never placed my hopes on Him. If something changes in the future, we'll deal with it together."

"Solve it together?"

"That's right. I was actually prepared to fight two against one from the very beginning, and even to deal with the reinforcements sent by the mages one after another."

However, the highest I can accept is only one against two.

If another powerful opponent arrives, we'll have to escape using the mage tower.

To this day, he still habitually refers to the Nehebur Wizard Tower as the Wizard Tower, which shows that he has not yet fully mastered it.

However, if it really comes to that point, it's also an important tool for packing up and taking your own army with you, so you absolutely cannot lose it.

Hearing this answer, Artedia was slightly surprised, but at the same time, she was immediately convinced.

As expected, the master is still so cautious, considering defeat before victory!

Pulanjie said, "That God of Fate doesn't seem to have the courage to resist. He's probably hoping that the invaders will both be injured so that the Nomon world can catch its breath."

But that's all.

Some people, and even gods, do indeed tend to bury their heads in the sand and avoid problems.

……

Upon returning, Roy ordered the "Holographic Battlefield" system to be activated to examine the war situation on a sand table.

At this time, excluding overseas and frontier wilderness, the essence and battlegrounds of the entire Nomon world were almost all concentrated in the countries on the continent.

From Sharik in the east to Ochiden in the west, they stand facing each other, with a large expanse of other races and territories in between.

Both sides are consciously attacking and seizing territory, trying to gain more land.

Because of the defeat of the great wizard Pronos, the wizards were actually at a disadvantage.

If the kingdoms of Shalik and Ochiden each held 5% of the territory, then now the wizard faction holds about 25% and the mage faction about 35%, which is equivalent to losing two entire kingdoms.

This was only because Roy had caught up after arriving; otherwise, they would have fallen even further behind.

"The difficulty of conquering native territory is different from that of conquering mage territory. Even if there is a level 3 expert in charge of the native territory, the overall difficulty may not be as high as that of a city controlled by a level 2 mage."

Once the mages have completed the transformation of the indigenous nations and integrated them into the production system of the magical industry, the resulting production capacity will directly impact the situation.

"Yes, at that time, with the continuous supply of minerals and talent, we will be able to completely suppress the support of interdimensional teleportation."

Nisha listened to Roy's analysis and nodded secretly.

"The overall strategic goal must be achieved at 50%..."

At least we won't fall too far behind!

If we compare this to a game of strategy, with each side conquering the territory of the local inhabitants, then this can be considered the strategic planning stage.

Only when each side has 50% can they have a foothold in the mid-game.

Otherwise, it would be too much of a loss.

Roy understood this as well and immediately ordered, "Increase the offensive."

"The Augur Legion, the Neom Legion, the Marshall Legion... mobilize them all and implement the key performance indicators!"

……

Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Roy was pleased to find that, under his encouragement and important instructions, the progress had caught up.

Both sides now control approximately 50% of the territory, a result of their own new equipment and various modifications, as well as the effectiveness of their native armies.

He began to consider another issue.

"It's time to consolidate our forces and build an imperial-level power!"

******
Nehebur Wizard Tower, meeting room.

Roy sat in the main seat, with Artia and Nisha beside him, and below him were Debanick, Pierre, Serafina, and other key personnel and technical experts from various departments.

At this moment, this matter has been officially put on the agenda.

"This continent is filled with numerous kingdoms, each governing its own territory, and this fragmented state has persisted for thousands of years."

To a large extent, this is due to racial and geographical barriers.

Each kingdom represents the power of a family, clan, or species.

"Indeed, before the arrival of wizards and mages, this continent had never seen a powerful force capable of breaking this situation."

"If it were all humans or a single race or culture, it would be a bit better..."

"Or perhaps the land is flat and the climate is suitable for growing the same type of grain..."

"But is now the right time?"

"The technological power of the high magic world, as well as the military conquest, have cleared the obstacles to establishing an empire, and we also have enough resources to make up for the other conditions required to establish an empire."

As everyone looked at the large-scale "holographic battlefield" sand table projected in the air, they began to discuss it amongst themselves.

Currently, wizards control about 50% of the continent's territory, but they face differences in political systems, personnel, customs, and even species, leading to difficulties in the flow of resources and commands.

This is indeed a case of indigestion, and it's definitely not a long-term solution.

It was only then that they truly understood why many colonists had established schools and factories in the colonies, thus propelling the backward world onto a path of development far ahead of its time.

That's definitely not out of kindness, but rather for the purpose of better exploitation.

"As far as I know, the mages have similar plans, so we must hurry!"

Over the years, we've finally managed to catch up, barely managing to secure a nominal 50% share, without falling behind.

In reality, many of these regions were autonomous, loosely controlled, and not subject to jurisdiction; an empire had to be established to assimilate them.

This matter must be accomplished within the next few years.

After briefly explaining the situation, Roy reiterated the importance of this strategic objective and then allowed everyone to discuss it freely.

“I propose that the Kingdom of Shalik be elevated to an empire, so that we can directly control it.”

“Indeed, the Kingdom of Sharik has been ‘civilized’ for a long time, and its system and education are more in line with the power of our Seven Towers Alliance.”

They also made contributions by providing apprentices and soldiers in the past.

"But what about the royal families of other kingdoms?"

"They'll retain their noble status and titles, but they'll have to cooperate with the reforms and be integrated into the empire's system."

"Then, how should the soldiers who have rendered meritorious service be rewarded..."

And what about the conquered old nobles…?

Wizards are mostly considered immortal by mortals; even the younger first-level wizards are already one or two hundred years old.

Therefore, they are knowledgeable and have a thorough understanding of things.

Every aspect has been considered.

Tarling Celine collected these opinions and further refined the implementation plan.

Just then, someone mentioned Marshall.

"What about Marshal Marshall, the legion commander of the Kingdom of Shalik?"

This man was known as a 'king' and enjoyed great prestige. Many people gathered around him because of this, hoping to be granted titles and honors.

Moreover, over the years, they have repeatedly achieved great feats, conquering territories far larger than the original Kingdom of Sharik!

This was essentially a proposal for a second imperial emperor.

The previous opinion was that Sharik should be promoted on the spot, while the original king would benefit from the promotion and be promoted in order of succession.

Now, Marshall has been appointed emperor of the new empire.

Roy's eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing this.

But he didn't say much, and continued listening.

Then someone suggested that the Elf Queen should come out of seclusion and rule the new empire.

The reason is very simple: the Norman elves are strong enough.

As one of the few natives who can rival those from the high magic world as a level three powerhouse, the titles of Elf Mage and Elemental Magician are not empty names!
Some have even proposed that the Pope of the Church of the God of Destiny establish a Papal State to control a "Holy Empire" in the name of the Pope.

In addition, there are also designated wizards, such as level three powerhouses like Aug or Neom, or powerful followers among their subordinates who directly become emperors.

These are all precedents.

However, after everyone finished discussing, Roy gave his own answer.

"I think it would be more appropriate for Marshall to be emperor."

The scene fell silent instantly.

Roy explained, "On my side, we've always prioritized clear rewards and punishments, which aligns with my wizarding motto, the principle of 'equivalent exchange'..."

Marshall has made great contributions and has been with us for a long time, conquering cities and seizing territories along the way.

His army directly conquered about 10% of the territory, including more than 10 small countries, 3 large countries, and a series of other tribes and forces.

Last year, he even captured the prince of the dwarf tribe for me, successfully bringing this human race into my camp.

This provides access to abundant mineral resources in the northern mountains, as well as safe and reliable transportation routes.

In terms of merit, he certainly deserves to be promoted.

"What will happen to King Sharik then?"

The wizard who made the initial proposal still had some concerns, as traditional forces and order have a lot of inertia.

"There's nothing we can do about it. He and his descendants haven't made any significant contributions, so they have no choice but to submit to us."

This has a disruptive and subversive impact on the political landscape of the indigenous world.

But considering their status as colonizers, the original intention was to bring about change.

Therefore, even those who had previously made the proposal only had slight doubts and did not object much.

"Since Your Excellency the High Wizard has already made up your mind, then we will support you."

"Send a notice to Ming, listing his merits and contributions, and reward his subordinates accordingly."

……

The news quickly spread, and various countries on the continent began to discuss the matter.

This was obviously Roy's doing; he wanted to use rumors to test the waters.

Little did they know, this was a prophecy that was far ahead of its time.

"what?
Is Marshall going to become emperor?

When the news reached the Kingdom of Sharik, King Sharik XIX was so shocked that he jumped up from his throne, his face filled with rage and disbelief.

“Your Majesty, I have said long ago that Marshall has been leading troops in the field for many years and is no longer under our control…”

An advisor-like subordinate seized the opportunity to fan the flames.

"I also heard that he has a concubine who looks exactly like the queen..."

"He has always coveted your throne and your queen!"

******
The subordinates were native Sharik people; otherwise, they would not have been able to pass the wizards' scrutiny and sit in high positions in the kingdom.

But what even the guardian wizard didn't know was that this person had already made contact with the mages and received a lot of benefits.

The mages neither needed him to spy on secrets or provide intelligence, nor did they rely on him to assassinate important officials or cause great destruction.

The purpose was to influence the king and disrupt the wizard's territory at a crucial moment.

Sure enough, years of accumulated suspicion and apprehension erupted completely at this moment.

"That damn Marshall..."

The king was filled with resentment. "I knew he was treacherous all along..."

What angered him even more was that the wizards would rather install another emperor than choose him.

Don't those damned wizards know that they are the true imperial family?

At the same time, the news reached outside the Kingdom of Sharik.

The various legions, especially Marshall's soldiers, were overjoyed when they learned of this.

"The Marshal is going to become the emperor!"

"The wizards are truly wise!"

"Marshal Marshall has rendered great service, and his destiny, as revealed by his holy name, lies ahead..."

Our devoted following has truly been worthwhile!

From a very early time, people in this world have been betting on him and investing a lot of resources.

Through their campaigns in the north and south, they gradually amassed a massive force, which could be considered a representative of the indigenous vassal armies.

In fact, Roy decided to follow fate and give the position to Marshall because he considered that Marshall possessed such power.

Soon, Marshall himself learned of this: "Does the High Wizard intend to make me emperor?"

Overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

As a politician, he certainly wouldn't be as grateful and willing to die for his country as a young man.

But after so many years of hard work and great achievements, the joy and satisfaction of finally getting a reward also arises spontaneously.

I immediately realized that relying on this gentleman was indeed the best option.

"My painstaking planning has finally paid off. The High Wizard is indeed reliable. If only I could get Damina to his side..."

Marshall thought of his beautiful and elegant eldest daughter, who was now an apprentice in the Wizard Tower.

Rather than gambling on that slim chance of becoming a formal wizard, and then embarking on the interdimensional war as a non-direct descendant, struggling and fighting your way through...

It would be better to take the shortcut and become a follower directly under the Great Wizard!
However, such a thought only flashed through my mind; becoming a follower of the Great Wizard was not so easy after all.

……

Time passed quickly, and a month or so later.

Frontline positions.

Marshall, as usual, rode his warhorse to inspect the various units, then came to the vicinity of the main camp and found a suitable spot to look across the river.

Now, they have advanced to the vicinity of the Had River, a large river in the western part of the continent, and have basically established a system of governing along the river.

There was an enemy camp over there, also guarded by elite troops from the front lines, heavily fortified.

After observing for a while and finding no flaws, Marshall led his men back.

Just then, a group of knights came rushing towards them, seemingly with some urgent military intelligence to report as soon as possible.

But just as his attendants went to greet him, Marshall suddenly sensed something was amiss.

"These people... seem very strong?"

Although the other side was wearing their own military uniform, the people coming towards them were soldiers they recognized.

However, the life energy emanating from their bodies far exceeded the level of a Grand Knight or a First-Class Knight.

Shape and appearance can be changed; all sorts of things can be disguised.

The essence of life and soul, however, is very difficult to change through various methods.

The guards around him also reacted and immediately became alert.

Suddenly, the "knight" on horseback raised his hand, and a staff appeared out of thin air.

"Maze Techniques"!
Mysterious magical powers created an 8-ring maze, with dimensional barriers separating this area from the battlefield, creating a temporary exile effect.

In an instant, mid-to-high-level spells such as "Chain Lightning", "Burning Clouds", and "Rainbow Jet" bombarded the area in succession.

This seemingly unrestrained barrage of firepower caught Marshall and his guards completely off guard, and even the wizard the Alliance had stationed by his side to protect him was instantly seriously injured.

By the time he realized what was happening, he was horrified to find that Marshall had already collapsed to the ground, completely lifeless.

……

"what!"

Soon, the news reached the Mage Tower.

Roy looked surprised when he learned of this.

Marshall is dead?

"That's right, he was assassinated by a mage... using multiple sets of wide-area destructive spells!"

They didn't hesitate to use a level-two peak mage to disguise themselves and infiltrate, taking a huge risk in their attack.

This led to the use of several high-grade scrolls, exposing personnel who had been lying in wait for many years.

But things were still a bit strange, because Marshall, as a frontline commander, always kept his whereabouts strictly confidential and changed frequently.

We also had wizards stationed by his side, but some of the guards were tied up with other matters, others were lax in their duties, and some temporarily left...

This allows the enemy to disguise themselves and infiltrate.

Artea and Nisa looked somewhat serious as they helped analyze the situation.

At the same time, another piece of intelligence was also delivered.

"Sariq XIX is highly suspected!"

He's been acting strangely lately, and may even have been in contact with the monks...

Upon hearing this, Roy's expression changed slightly.

"Send someone to examine Marshall's body and see if there's any possibility of him being resurrected..."

The degree of integrity of a corpse determines the preservation of life and soul.

If he were willing to pay any price, with the power he wields, he could absolutely bring the dead back to life.

To the indigenous world, this is nothing short of a miracle, and perhaps it could even be the stage for a perfect political show.

However, this also means that a precious Sallanda plant, along with its accompanying treasures, will be leaving him.

Roy might not actually be willing to go to such lengths to save them.

"In addition, Marshall, who has been brought back from the dead, will also have a significantly reduced life expectancy."

If he were to die again in one or two decades and continue to rule the country as a ghost, the people of the mortal world would feel utterly lost.

If possible, a successor should be chosen from among Marshall's descendants to inherit his position!

"Do you intend to continue supporting Marshall's descendants?"

Artedia was slightly surprised when she heard this.

"That's right, this matter is clearly a case of collusion between insiders and outsiders. Someone wants me to compromise so that they can support someone else instead."

What if I actually comply with their wishes and install Sharik XIX, only to have it exposed that he was indeed the one who did it?

Roy wasn't sure whether this was an accident or the work of a conspirator.

But he remained steadfast and unmoved!
This way, they won't easily succeed.

******
Soon, information about Marshall's successor was presented to us.

As a result, Roy also felt a bit of a headache after seeing it.

Marshall is 47 years old and has two sons and three daughters, but due to being sidelined by his family and suppressed by the kingdom, he has never been able to find a suitable wife and have children.

Therefore, illegitimate children are not allowed to be recognized and have no right to inherit.

The first true direct descendant was born after he turned 30, with his eldest daughter, Damina.

She is currently in her own tower, receiving wizard training and becoming an intermediate apprentice.

but……

That's way too low.

Damina, at the age of 17, a mere intermediate apprentice, and a woman, was made empress...

How to win over the masses?

Roy began to think about his other children.

As a result, at ages 15, 13, 8, 5...

Okay, this is even worse than Damina!
"Bring Damina over here. I want to see if she has the aptitude to inherit my father's will!"

"Yes!"

After Athedia responded, she went to do it herself.

Soon, Roy met Marshall's daughter, Damina.

"Great Wizard, you must avenge my father!"

Damina was clearly aware of the matter; she had cried, and her eyes were still slightly red.

Roy looked at it and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

She looks like an ordinary young girl, hardly capable of shouldering such a great responsibility.

However, because of Marshall, he comforted him and then discussed with him the matter of carrying on his father's legacy.

Marshall also owns a considerable amount of assets, especially Wizard Coins converted from the limited purchase quotas obtained through various merit exchanges...

Roy can simply "recycle" these things without having to cash them out.

However, as a believer in the principle of "equivalent exchange," he still possesses integrity.

If a successor can be found, it will be convenient to hand over the inheritance to Damina and fulfill all the obligations.

This is also the foundation for raising her life level and making her qualified to be the Empress of the Empire.

He couldn't just randomly pick an ordinary person to sit in this position; otherwise, not only would it be difficult to gain public support, but it would also make him more vulnerable to assassination.

In fact, Marshall himself was enhanced and modified, making him very difficult to kill.

However, the opponent did not hesitate to use experts, with a level two mage taking action and high-level scrolls.

With the help of an inside agent, the problem was solved.

If you replaced it with an ordinary person who hadn't been enhanced, they would be a corpse in less than three days.

……

After temporarily appeasing Damina, Roy dispatched his subordinates Beryl and Angaree to personally escort her back to the country.

Regardless of whether she is to be made empress, she must be sent back first.

There needs to be an explanation to be given to the subordinates, and a successor is also needed to preside over the funeral and handle various affairs.

At this point, the results of the investigation were also released.

"King Shalik did indeed have an affair with the mages, probably to disrupt our plans. The mages have brought us all the evidence, and it's irrefutable!"

"what!"

Roy's eyelids twitched.

"That damn guy, he even dared to provoke me!"

If Sharik XIX had known this outcome, he probably wouldn't have dared to act on his own.

But this presented Roy with a difficult problem.

Should we fly into a rage and execute this guy, or show him some leniency and let him go?

Mages have absolutely no likes or dislikes; they only oppose wizards.

If Roy were to kill him, they would seize the opportunity to fan the flames and spread panic to other royal families and old nobles.

At that time, the territory we have just conquered will definitely be unstable.

If Roy were to cover it up, or even swallow the bitter pill and acknowledge his misdeeds, then he would be wrong.

The mages would then seek justice for Marshall, which would greatly displease the military.

Did you think I would be stuck in a rut and feel lost?

"You really underestimate me!"

Little did they know, Roy already possessed a mature set of values ​​and standards for judging actions.

I don't care what you do, I'm sticking to my principles!
Hold fast to your principles and never let go, and I will become the embodiment of principles!

"Nisa, listen to my orders, make the arrangements..."

"Yes!"

Nisha, who was standing nearby, heard this, walked over, and looked at him.

The girl's skull also floated up, its eyes gleaming with spiritual light, ready to record.

“Sharik XIX colluded with foreign enemies and betrayed the wizards; his crimes are unforgivable.”

To be executed, to destroy the country, and to have the entire family wiped out!
All his men were implicated and executed... However, considering the wide-ranging implications of this matter and that excessive killing would destabilize the kingdom's political situation, he granted them permission to atone for their crimes and redeem themselves through meritorious service.

Anyone who is not of royal blood and has not been directly or indirectly involved in the matter can be granted a pardon...

In addition, wizards were dispatched from the worlds of Aragir and Nehebul to be stationed there for close monitoring.

At the same time, we notified all countries to reassure them…

Roy knew that Sharik XIX must have accomplices in other countries, but for the time being, he could not distinguish them, nor could he implicate them all at once. So he had no choice but to act decisively and deal with the Sharik royal family first, and then deal with the rest.

"There must be someone here who has been wronged..."

But there's no way around it; as royalty, we have to bear this responsibility.

Upon hearing these orders, Nisha immediately understood Roy's plan and sighed helplessly.

She herself was born a princess from a foreign country and was very knowledgeable about such political choices.

……

Under Roy's arrangement, his wizards sprang into action.

Soon, a large number of personnel were deployed and operations were launched simultaneously.

Using the power of wizards against mortal royalty, all targets were eliminated almost overnight.

No trial, no questioning...

Only one-sided judgments and enforcement!
It was only then that Shalik XIX finally realized something was wrong.

"What are you doing?"

“I am the king, I am protected by the covenant, and I must appeal to the alliance…”

what! ”

The wizard who came to carry out the mission was dealt with by a single bolt of lightning.

When a power far exceeding that of this world truly revealed its fangs, the nobles of various nations were finally shaken and truly felt the terror of the opponent.

This led to an unexpected result: Roy's iron-fisted and decisive nature deeply shocked the royal families of various countries.

They wrote letters to express their loyalty, denouncing Sharik XIX and distancing themselves from him.

The natives were not as tough as the wizards had imagined, so instead of becoming disloyal to the wizards, they were more obedient.

At this moment, Roy finally saw Marshall's body.

His original intention was to investigate whether there was any possibility of saving the other party, but unexpectedly, the moment he saw the corpse, a long-lost, faint stinging sensation came from between his eyebrows.

It wasn't an awakening of talent, but rather the incorporation of some source matter...

But at that moment, he suddenly realized that a golden light was condensing and gradually revealing itself.

"This is……"

Roy looked slightly surprised.

This was the first time he had ever observed such a phenomenon.

"The holy name has manifested?"

(End of this chapter)