Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 826 Holy Name Runes (4 in 1)

"Hosdim, is this the enemy you were talking about?"

hum...

"It's been years, and you seem to have gotten weaker. You can't even handle this small matter properly, and I have to step in personally!"

Inside the cave, muffled sounds echoed through the underground space.

However, despite his words, Mammonros was not some chaotic and evil demon. No matter how tough he was, he wouldn't easily risk his life.

His choice was to tempt with "projection".

The magic circle lit up, and some demons that looked like giant goats standing upright, wielding long-handled scythes, descended in the form of projections.

These demons of hell have a very close relationship with the demons of the abyss, and often have a large number of followers under their command. They are like snakes and rats in a den, working together in the same boat.

However, these are not ordinary Tanari demons, but mutated goat-headed monsters, belonging to the private elites cultivated by some high-ranking demons.

Even in their projected forms, they possess considerable strength, with some elite leaders even reaching the initial stage of level two.

"Stop messing with your useless subordinates, they're completely ineffective!"

"Quickly leave your mark deep within the earth's veins, and we can plan our next move later!"

Hostim ignored his ally's mockery and quickly reminded him.

"You don't need to tell me anything, I know what to do."

Mammonros said irritably.

Their plan was made without any attempt to conceal it: to completely pollute the energy source at the core of the earth's veins, thereby indirectly affecting the entire world.

This is the fastest way to establish a foothold, besides methods such as building faith and spreading doctrine.

If successful, He will continue to influence the minds of mortals for thousands of years to come, thereby vying for the power of the world's will.

At that time, a large number of believers or followers will be tirelessly summoned to descend and act as "guides" in the material world.

"Artea, you've destroyed the magic circle, I'll deal with Him myself!"

Roy stretched out his hand, revealing a cedarwood staff. The four-winged elemental power brought Grenita's figure into existence, and the combined attack once again demonstrated its power.

In the blink of an eye, lightning swept across the area, blasting away the projection of the goat-headed demon.

During this time, Artedia and the others attacked the magic circle as Roy ordered, breaking through the stones in a short time and quickly destroying a lot of the foundation.

Seeing that things were not going well, Mammonros roared in a fit of rage. A huge, elephant-like demonic figure with a goat's face appeared, shielded by a magic shield, and slammed down with its goat-hoof-like paws.

"Boom!"

After the loud noise, Roy had already moved away and stood above him, coldly watching him.

"Dare to offend me? You're asking for death."

I'll remember you. No one can save you, not even in heaven or hell!

Mammonros was startled, then realized he was being threatened.

The mighty Demon King, a fourth-level demigod, was actually threatened!
Enraged, He also used his true abilities.

A crimson flame shot out like a javelin.

With the power of Mammonros' magic, this force transcended the boundaries of time and space and planes, quickly transforming from a projection into a tangible entity and exploding directly.

However, because Roy and the others arrived in time, the arrangements here were not yet complete, and they were unable to dig through the ley lines connecting to the depths of the earth.

The crimson flames only reached a radius of a few hundred meters, turning the cavern into a lava inferno, preventing any further exploration.

Roy summoned his Shadow Fiend avatar, which emerged like the tentacles of a giant octopus, and launched a fierce counterattack.

"what!"

Mammonros screamed and leaned back, his figure becoming somewhat fainter.

He looked furious and somewhat incredulous.

Because that attack just now contained the power of the Shadow Fiend's "Shadow Blade" talent.

It can strike the soul directly by attacking the shadow, dealing considerable power close to true damage.

This is precisely the nemesis of the "Projection" spell series.

Hosdim saw this and secretly scoffed.

He thought the guy was acting.

Although Roy's attack was swift, it was not enough to defeat the enemy in one blow. Was such an exaggerated reaction necessary?
But Mammonros didn't hesitate and turned to leave.

As the spiritual will departs, the projection loses its vessel for descent, fades again, and eventually disappears completely.

"Mamenros!"

Hosdim exclaimed, somewhat incredulously.

"Next, it's your turn!"

Roy charged forward, and a bolt of lightning struck Hosdim's figure.

The illusion shattered and vanished instantly.

……

"You were...you were driven away?"

"Even Lord Hosdim, and that Demon Lord..."

"Just what level of power has this great wizard reached?"

Seeing this, the mages who had surrendered earlier broke out in a cold sweat, but also felt a sense of relief.

"Were those Aretis demons just now?"

Roy ignored his defeated opponent and instead recalled the figures of those demons from earlier, comparing them with his previous knowledge.

It was a monster that looked like a human-goat, and it should also have a similar primal power as the Child of Sin. It was a relatively high-level and elite special monster.

"The stories of how big people made their fortunes often involve their first pot of gold, which is something they are reluctant to talk about."

But as long as there's no scandal, they are all innocent, upright, and exemplary, resolutely drawing a line between themselves and the devil and evil.

Upon hearing this, Prandtse couldn't help but roll her eyes: "You don't seem to have the right to say that, do you?"

"My lord, the magic array in this place has been destroyed, and the pollution of the earth veins is not too serious. It should be able to cleanse itself."

After a while, Atedia finished her inspection and flew up from below.

Moira also channeled her divine power, using the authority of the innate deities to communicate directly with the will of the world.

A sacred, pure white light enveloped the entire cave, solidifying into a palace-like structure.

They filled the surrounding space in the form of phantoms, replacing the mountain walls and mud and rocks.

This is actually a huge seal, sealing off the place that was once tainted by hell, to prevent any more devils or demons from sneaking in.

After handling the situation, Roy took the captured mages back and handed them over to his men for disposal.

Hosdim's attempt to steal a chicken backfired, and he finally came to the realities of the situation, deciding to have a serious talk with him.

Thus, in the new communication, this legendary powerhouse of the mage faction lowered his noble head and, for the first time, formally and publicly acknowledged his defeat.

"I lost, you won."

This world is yours.

I can guarantee that the previous 'poison pill plan' will not be implemented again, and that no more potential for demonic invasion will be left in this world.

But I have one condition: that I leave with some dignity and make a safe retreat…

This is about negotiating for peace, truly putting an end to the struggle here.

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Fearing that Roy, being young and impetuous, might misunderstand his meaning, Hosdim specifically explained: "My desire for a dignified exit is more about preserving some existing interests."

Of course, you can relentlessly pursue them and use the most intense methods to take them down yourself.

But that's really unnecessary.

Roy agreed with this.

More importantly, Hosdim did indeed demonstrate the power to cause trouble.

Although his plan to use the devils of hell failed, it proved that if one persists, there is still a chance to take advantage of one's unpreparedness and bring about huge hidden dangers.

You can only commit a thief in a thousand days, but there is no way to guard against a thief in a thousand days.

So, after a moment's hesitation, the victor agreed.

"I agree in principle that continuing the fight will only cause greater losses, and there is really no need to get entangled with it."

"Anyway, we're not the ones paying the price," Hosdim said.

The original and potential interests of the United States of Ochdon are all within the domestic world.

Even the Seven Towers Alliance only needs an explanation.

This negotiation should prioritize our own interests and strive to achieve a win-win situation.

Roy neither confirmed nor denied this.

However, he probably understood that the battles between great wizards and legendary mages from other worlds might indeed involve many clandestine deals.

Many people prioritize their own interests, while the interests of the alliance and the empire are secondary.

Fortunately, I am the victor in the end, and the victory won on the battlefield will always be reflected at the negotiating table.

The Seven Towers Alliance will also gain a lot of benefits as a result, which should be enough to satisfy all parties.

As for Hosdim, if he wants to gain more of his own personal benefits, he'll have to compensate with Achinira's.

The difficult choices involved are things he should consider; it's not my place to worry about them.

After ending the communication, Roy closed his eyes and sensed a strange warm current enveloping him.

In the darkness, a feeling of being accepted, recognized, and even close to the will of the world surfaced.

"This is……

The approval of the world's will?

Roy was slightly surprised.

At the same time, he also noticed that something was vaguely gathering.

Roy initially thought it was like a legendary destiny, where one accumulates the source essence of their alchemical talent.

But later, I felt something was off.

"Doesn't this look a bit like the Awakening of the Holy Name?"

Sure enough, when he realized this, as if struck by a divine inspiration, he recited the blessing of the world's will that he had just received.

Thus, the holy name awakens!
Sotel...

In the local language, this means 'savior'!

“You are the ‘savior’ of this world, and it is only right that you have received such a holy name.”

Moira rushed over upon hearing the news. As the goddess of fate, she sensed Roy's current state and gave an authoritative explanation.

"I was originally an invader, how did I become a savior?"

Roy chuckled, feeling utterly bewildered.

However, many shamans who became governors or local tyrants were still grateful to the natives.

Because it aligns with the interests of certain groups.

Having already gained control over the goddesses and empresses of this world, it was only natural that doing something to protect the interests of their own colonies would earn them gratitude and admiration.

He had previously studied the content of "Blessing Spells" and knew that it was a special state similar to divine blessing.

The will of heaven and earth bestows "blessings" in a subtle and continuous way. The biggest difference between this and a legendary destiny is that it is purely a "right" and does not include any "obligation".

Or, to put it another way, the "obligation" part has already been fulfilled in advance.

It is precisely because of their heroic deeds of defeating the devil and saving the world that they are considered to have completed a certain mission and thus receive a reward.

With these thoughts in mind, Roy went to the mirror to look at himself and, sure enough, discovered mysterious golden characters above his head.

"Saint Sotel (Level 4)..."

From this day forward, you will be known as Saint Soter, the Savior, and your name and deeds will live on forever.

Effect: Gain access to the Nomen world; 86.3% of your original power (depending on the current world's will approval level, with a maximum of 100 million degrees) can be transferred here in various ways...

In other material worlds, the effects are diminished to varying degrees due to differences in spirituality…

After reading this information, Roy immediately thought of various ways to use it.

This acceptance is limited; it is almost impossible to achieve 100% complete acceptance. At most, around 95% is already the limit.

In addition, there is an upper limit of 100 million degrees, which is roughly equivalent to the newly promoted level six, the level of a high-ranking god.

It's too big to fit in.

It will destroy the structure of matter.

The slightest misstep could bring devastating damage to the civilization living on the surface of the Nomon world.

Therefore, this kind of possession is actually just a useless thing and not very useful.

But in an instant, a brilliant idea struck him.

"It is neither necessary for one's true self to descend, nor is it likely to bring about destruction..."

But other forces don't matter!
For example, things related to the divine magic system.

I possess the [Alchemy Godhood], descended from beyond the heavens, and offer divine magic that can be done in a more immediate, delayed, and less weakened way.

In addition, there are other blessings or benefits that enhance the effects of alchemy.

Furthermore, the existence of this sacred name represents the most fundamental and deepest recognition of a world.

Other world wills can also sense it, and it will naturally have an affinity for it.

If the acceptance rate in this world has reached 86.3%, then in other worlds, it would also have at least more than half of the basic acceptance...

This is roughly like how the dragon race leaves its bloodline everywhere, using the local 'public opinion' as its foundation, and even inscribing the will of the native creatures into the world's will...

Therefore, wherever they go, they will most likely possess rights similar to those of local residents.

Based on his knowledge, Roy roughly judged the value of this holy name and the way to truly realize that value.

After that, Roy studied this unexpected gain while awaiting the outcome of the negotiations. In late December, good news finally arrived: a mutually acceptable agreement had been reached.

By making the release of each other's prisoners and the peaceful transfer of controlled territories a prerequisite, Roy successfully retained most of his interests in Ochden.

Hosdim will leave behind the magical industry and arcane system that they originally helped build for the natives, to maintain the world's production and development capabilities.

However, it will also take away some elite talents, as well as the floating wealth that has already been collected and stored.

In addition, there are powerful units such as orcs and barbarians.

Basically, Roy was able to annex Ochiden relatively completely, without having to rebuild from scratch on the ruins.

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"That's good too. The so-called elites they took away were mostly upper-class nobles and lords who held significant interests in their homeland."

While this will cause me to lose some potential apprentices and wizards, it will also weaken my will to resist.

Any future reforms and innovations will proceed without hindrance.

Furthermore, with the approval of the world's will, I can use my own will to implement and carry out any desired changes!

Even Hosdim was unaware that Roy actually valued the population of the Nomen world quite a bit.

Even if they take away some seemingly valuable assets, as long as the foundation of the land remains, and the mineral resources, water conservancy facilities, and so on are still there, we are fully confident that we can rebuild them.

As for elites and geniuses...

He can seize the elites and geniuses of a generation, and he can also cultivate a new generation of elites and geniuses.

It's better that the old aristocracy, with their deeply entrenched interests, are gone.

That way, I won't have to make excuses or interfere with what I'm about to do.

This matter was quickly reported to the League, and the Red-Robed Consul Akhenin and others also became aware of it.

He immediately sent a congratulatory message: "Congratulations on your successful occupation of the entire Nomon World!"

You have once again accomplished the feat of conquering another world, which is now your third territory after the worlds of Aragir and Nehebul.

However, I would like to ask what the next steps are?

"Let's do it the same way as before, appoint a governor, and bring it under the jurisdiction of the Seven Towers Alliance."

However, before that, I demand that the country and its institutions be reformed, and that facilities for cultivating talent be developed in a parallel manner, with temples and academies coexisting..."

The former is essential for the goddess of fate to spread her doctrines and strengthen her power, while the latter is an alchemy workshop and an industry for various equipment and props.

In this world, he acquired many local features, including but not limited to the enhancement methods of "holy affixes" and the recipe for "holy anointing and blessed oil".

In addition, it can issue wizard coins and even absorb a portion of the arcane magic industry for large-scale production.

Therefore, Roy planned to transform it into a logistics base, providing a continuous supply of personnel and resources.

"That's good, it can lay a solid foundation for conquering other worlds in the future."

Akhenin hesitated for a moment, then quickly agreed.

……

As the new year arrived, the flag designed by the mages for the former United States of Ochiden was lowered and replaced with the flag of Meritus.

At the same time, the remaining nobles swore an oath of allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen, to the wizards, and to the Vizel civilization.

The transfer of power was thus successfully completed.

As for the mages, they also slunk away quietly after that, completely disappearing without a trace.

However, Roy couldn't care less about them anymore, because the factory and school built by the mages remained.

There are also various rules, regulations, and production standards, all of which are very valuable for reference.

He sent people to receive these items, preparing to begin adapting them to his own forces.

It's unrealistic to expect a fully-fledged apprentice or wizard to handle these things, but those from the native world, being blank slates, are easier to draw upon.

He followed the example of how Mogos and others had managed the factory, selecting a group of capable people to serve as factory directors, principals, and heads of various departments.

At first, Nisha was worried that those people wouldn't be able to handle the job, and she was thinking about the elite talents who had been taken away by the mage.

But Roy said, "Don't assume that those who were taken away are really indispensable talents."

I do not deny that among hundreds of millions of people, there are indeed some exceptionally talented individuals who are truly indispensable.

But that's an extremely rare occurrence, something you can only come across by chance.

Besides, the talents of a single region are actually sufficient to govern a vast empire.

Many people do not show their talents not necessarily because they are stupid or mediocre, but simply because they lack the opportunity.

"As long as we are willing to invest, we can always cultivate talent."

Roy's optimism inspired her, and she began to seriously consider the necessity of cultivating talent.

Talent is indeed honed through practice. People should always be given opportunities to try and make mistakes, and a mechanism for promotion, demotion, reward, and punishment should be established.

……

"Have you all heard? By the grace of the Wizard, commoners are now allowed to read and learn witchcraft!"

"All school-age children must receive compulsory education and participate in the apprenticeship examination in the future!"

Soon, a few months later, news spread throughout Ochden.

People spread the news excitedly, thrilled by the upcoming reforms.

Popular education is the foundation for acquiring wizard apprentices and novice mages. The original productivity and social development of the Nomon world were actually not suitable for this measure.

Previously, frequent wars and changes of regime in the kingdom made it even more difficult to invest in this area.

However, the situation is now showing signs of stabilizing, and many measures are beginning to be ready for implementation.

To promote this development, the wizarding community has even generously offered some opportunities to change one's fate.

Anyone who becomes an apprentice at the higher level or above will become a noble of blood.

Even if it's just the middle class, it's definitely enough to live a middle-class life.

At this time, Roy was already copying something called the "Inscription of Destiny" that he had obtained from the Great Library.

This is a specialty of the local world, a long-known ancient script that has been lost.

I didn't expect that the mage had a backup.

Hosdim kept it as leverage in negotiations, exchanging it for several benefits.

Now, the entire set of inscriptions has fallen into Roy's hands, and related materials have also been handed over as part of the transaction.

The main reason for such generosity is that Hosdim has not gained the recognition of the world's will and cannot truly feel its value.

Roy, however, was different. He not only controlled the goddess of fate but also obtained the holy name "Saint Sothel".

Thus, the mysterious power of this "Destiny Inscription" was opened to him.

In Roy's view, this is the most precious part of the many legacies left by Hosdim.

That guy really didn't recognize a treasure, letting me snag another bargain.

"Within this lies the foundation of divine magic..."

I can combine my power with alchemy and descent magic to create a series of 'holy name runes'!

After that, it can be combined with 'holy affixes' to create 'runewords'!

This is an ancient spell seal power.

Roy had previously studied "runewords." Some runes with magical properties, when inlaid into equipment with slots in a fixed order, can activate powerful attribute bonuses and even grant new special effects.

Now, this system can be further matured.

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Inside a room in the Nehebur Wizard Tower.

"Master, there are new recipes available for exchange!"

The ball-shaped Sipka fairy suddenly jumped down from the height and slammed into Pierre's chest.

"Well……"

Pierre rolled over, dodging the attack with the agility of a gazelle, and then pinned the fairy in his palm.

"What's going on? What is it this time?"

"Lord Roy has launched a new runeword series, as well as runes related to Holy Name."

An even greater feat was combining the scroll printing techniques used by the mages to materialize these runes!

"what?"

Pierre's eyes widened suddenly, all sleepiness vanishing.

After rolling over to get up, he headed to the library in the tower to look up information. Sure enough, some of his colleagues were already discussing it along the way.

"Lord Pierre, have you heard? Lord Roy recently introduced a new formula for a holy name rune. Using ordinary limestone, chalk, or clay as symbols of the earth and flesh, it can gather spirituality, manifest will, and thus obtain the blessing of the holy name..."

This method solves many previously unaddressed problems, and its significance is no less than that of the spell scroll printing technique of our wizarding civilization!

"Yes, maybe in the future we'll be able to mass-produce some kind of alchemical tool..."

Mass production—its main significance lies in mass production!

"Further enhancements and modifications will also become more convenient!"

There was no point in saying more, so Pierre quickly got to the bottom of it.

It turned out that this was an improvement on the original "Will Rune".

Roy innovatively extracted the original will runes such as "#1 Pfeiffer (/)", "#2 Uruz (/)", "#3 Turizaz (/)", and "#4 Ansz (/)" from the construction of meditation and transformed them into physical entities.

Then, through many complex operations, they were endowed with a life-like quality, the foundation for awakening the holy name.

Furthermore, it incorporates the arcane knowledge from the mages' domain, introduces the mindset of magical industry, emphasizes mass production, and modular assembly.

What was ultimately created was a series of incredibly complex, yet remarkably simple, "holy name runes."

"Its difficulty in crafting is only equivalent to crafting magic stones plus copying spell scrolls..."

However, the effects it can achieve, and the complexity of its underlying mechanisms, are unimaginable!

……

Shortly after, in the alchemy room.

Roy himself was also testing it.

A smooth, pebble-like substance, resembling limestone, appeared in his palm.

Like a bean sculpted into a trapezoidal shape, the front is engraved with the letter "1".

Under the illumination of the Eye of Hermes, it appears as a white aura, but within it, there is a golden thread that draws in the power of nature and the will of the world, and also contains a powerful force at the level of a god.

"#1 Holy Name Rune - Pfeiffer (Level 0)..."

Quality: 1
Representative meaning: livestock and movable property.

Representative myth: The creation of the primordial world from fire and ice.

Including meanings such as: force and productivity, property, personal power, psychokinesis, reinforcement, destruction…

This is its symbolic representation in the realm of mysticism and magic, which was originally recorded in the meditation techniques of wizards.

The difference is that Roy used alchemy to construct its physical form, and went beyond meditation and manifestation, creating it in a way that differed from the training of ordinary apprentices.

This has touched upon the very foundation of apprentice cultivation, and has even been integrated with the previous advancement system.

No one understood its significance better than him.

"Wouldn't this be equivalent to truly combining alchemy with wizard meditation, creating an advanced path exclusive to wizard alchemists?"

Originally, my path to becoming an alchemist began with the meditative path of a wizard...

The wizard level came first, then the alchemy level.

I even rely on techniques like "activation" to empower my alchemy, which is like a branch attached to this main trunk.

But now, it's like a tree being transplanted, taking root and sprouting anew, becoming a tree on its own...

My alchemy has also taken root, becoming grounded in meditation and willpower runes, and has further developed into a system of its own!

It sounds complicated, but it's actually very simple in summary.

Each time this kind of rune is inscribed, it is equivalent to a training session, which manifests and materializes!
The effect is even far better than ordinary meditation.

This is a further supplement to previous research. During his time at the academy, Roy studied transmutation circles and related things about soul transmutation, trying to get feedback from spiritual objects and the like.

However, such unsystematic methods are fine for energizing one's own "Words of Wisdom" or for supplementing the meditation effects of some special geniuses, but it is impossible to truly benefit all apprentices.

Only now has this problem been truly and completely solved.

When Roy gathered his men for another discussion some time later, it was already late December.

At this point, nearly a year had passed since the mages left and the wizards took full control of the world.

In the nearly one year that followed, Roy very quickly integrated what he had learned, invented and improved upon it, and formally established the Holy Name Rune as his creation.

Pierre, Debanick, Serafina, Zaif, and others were all gradually brought under their control.

Even some newcomers at the apprentice level are beginning to accept this holy name rune.

The response has been quite positive.

"Well, the end of the year is almost here. Have you all completely mastered the crafting methods for the 24 Holy Name Runes?"

"Your Excellency, not yet, but we've figured out the trick and it'll be ready soon..."

"This method, which uses 'inscription' instead of 'meditation,' is indeed a way to help us alchemy apprentices improve."

"Conservatively speaking, even an apprentice with average aptitude can quickly reach the level of 8 runes within a year, achieving intermediate level, and within three years, with all 24 runes maxed out, they will reach advanced level!"

More importantly, this process truly allows you to build models in your mind; advanced levels equate to elite status, completely saving the time and effort required for further improvement!

"Yes, the next step for advancement involves learning 'rune language' and integrating it into the 'transformation array' system."

“Very good. Next, I intend to try and promote it in this world. If it succeeds, I will further extend it to the Academy of Archademia, as well as the worlds of Araghi and Nehebul!”

Perhaps even the other worlds controlled by the Seven Towers Alliance will follow suit...

As my followers and disciples, you may have the opportunity to be given important responsibilities!

Roy then told them something.

Everyone had actually anticipated this, and upon hearing this, they couldn't help but feel eager and expectant.

(End of this chapter)