Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 853 The Trial to Become a God (4-in-1)

"So this is the city of the Saqr civilization. I thought it would be a cyberpunk world with skyscrapers and flashing neon lights!"

As Roy stepped out of the spaceship and onto the platform below, he remarked with a sigh.

"The Sak people have very advanced technology and are also blessed with unique advantages in materials."

For example, the natural anti-gravity mineral 'Kelstone' that our home planet is rich in has similar properties to the magical metal 'Magnetic Lead' that we in the wizarding world call magical metal.

A room-temperature superconductor, possessing supermagnetic properties similar to mithril...

There is also 'Hisserometal' that can be compared to it.

Moreover, these are all in their natural state, possessing certain extraordinary properties, and after artificial refinement, they can achieve even better results.

Grina followed him down and said something to him.

Roy agreed, "These are true natural treasures for civilization; it's like being born on a gold mine!"

The two communicated directly in each other's minds using their mental powers, because they could not confirm whether the surrounding environment was safe.

In today's technologically advanced world, with its advanced information technology and the application of artificial intelligence, a great deal of content can be deciphered and analyzed in an instant, and risks can be automatically identified.

The wizards suffered heavy losses in their initial encounters, but later, all the wizards in the alliance became wary of them.

Unlike the traditional image of wizards as corrupt and gloomy, the Vizel wizards frequently wage wars abroad, absorbing all kinds of knowledge and resources, and their ability to accept and understand new things is by no means low.

Therefore, in most cases, it is necessary to adapt to local conditions and follow local customs.

Roy is now considering adapting to local customs.

"The first thing to do is to rent an apartment to live in."

My current identity is that of an interstellar refugee who has been granted refuge but has encountered a non-resistance factor disaster on the level of a dimensional war.

This is a legal status, but I don't want to go to a refugee camp. Fortunately, I have some assets under this status, so settling down shouldn't be a problem.

People like them can easily make money no matter where they are.

However, the regulatory environment in the tech world is very powerful. Big data tracing can immediately trigger alarms for any unusual or unexplained assets.

Therefore, a source of income is needed.

"I'll arrange it right away."

Grina said very perceptively.

……

Shortly after, inside a metal cube, Roy lay half-reclined on a chair by the pool on the terrace, watching the clouds drift by, lost in thought.

"The alchemical life form inside that dark gold sphere seems to have fallen silent."

But I can sense that it's nearby, possibly in a naval port near the moon.

We'll find this thing sooner or later.

If given the chance, I would love to see for myself what exactly is going on using the Eye of Hermes.

"In addition, we must also try our best to acquire the knowledge, technology, and valuable resources of this world!"

If it were merely to serve as an outpost for an attack, there would be no need for him to come, much less for him to come in person.

In fact, his bigger goal was to see what kind of results he could achieve by combining his witchcraft and alchemy.

At the same time, new things may also stimulate one's soul to react and draw on one's innate qualities.

If one could gain some alchemical talent related to scientific creation from this, that would be even better.

He has now figured out his own magic weapon, or more precisely, the "completeness" of his own puzzle.

The world of science and technology has its own unique features, and the civilizational foundation that emerges from advanced productivity must contain a great deal of hidden essence.

If all else fails, turn the whole world upside down.

As the sediment rises to the surface, a large amount of nutrients and waste will become active together.

Of course, that's a practice that leans towards the evil camp, and it carries considerable risk.

A level 5 civilization is not so easy to conquer. Even I, in my current state, do not dare to come in my true form, but rather send out an avatar.

"Commander."

Just then, a sweet, delicate voice interrupted his thoughts.

In the pool, Grina, wearing a sexy swimsuit, leaps out of the water, showing off her beautiful figure.

After enjoying the sun and pool for a while, she noticed Roy deep in thought and couldn't help but call out to him.

What are your plans for the future?

She hadn't investigated further since the other party had come under a disguise, but now she was filled with curiosity.

This being sent down by the Alliance is said to be an incarnation of a great wizard...

Who is the real person?

Furthermore, the inner soul seems to possess an extraordinary charm.

Even Navax's ordinary appearance seems somewhat charming!
With a mixture of curiosity and tentative inquiry, Grina asked.

"If there's anything I can do for you..."

She has now temporarily abandoned her mission objectives and is following Roy's lead.

Half of this was arranged by the alliance, but the other half was done willingly.

After all, the other party was a great wizard.

Of course, if the enemy you are facing is too dangerous, it is best to run away.

I am not anyone's follower, and there is no need for me to risk my life.

"Next, of course, we need to find ways to acquire some resources and technology."

Especially the technology for building white dwarf warships and utilizing space potential energy!

"That is the foundation of the entire civilization, the most secret of secrets. I think that with our strength, we are probably not capable of doing it."

"Grina said."

"Of course, this is only the ultimate goal. There is also a series of relatively less important, or even publicly available, knowledge that we should try to collect and transcribe."

A key characteristic of technologically advanced civilizations is information sharing.

This does not mean that everything will become open and transparent.

However, the fundamental theories, especially the mathematics and theoretical physics, almost reached the limits of what this civilization could explore.

They are not afraid of being copied by others; on the contrary, they are eager for someone to learn it.

That way, there will be an opportunity to verify and find a path for technological progress.

The problem is that for thousands of years, hundreds of millions of citizens have been engaged in lifelong learning.

Even with the entire civilization's supercomputers and most of their computing resources devoted to it, they still couldn't find the answer.

Because they are a Level 5 civilization, they have explored many things that even the gods find perplexing, and this is something that cannot be shaken in a short period of time.

Even the attack on the Osis plane was because they saw their own limitations and had no choice but to go to war to seek external breakthroughs.

Roy was well aware of this, and shook his head slightly: "The Seven Towers Alliance had already sent people to copy those things that needed to be copied."

We should focus on technologies that have economic value and can be quickly monetized.

For example, high-density and ultra-dense lattice materials are level 3 and level 4 respectively, and also involve the preliminary technologies of efficient use of controlled nuclear fusion and antimatter annihilation.

Quantum communication, optical quantum computers, genetic engineering, medicine, and so on.

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Compared to mathematics and physics, these are more application-oriented disciplines.

However, this cannot be resolved in a short period of time.

Grinna pursed her lips, not believing that just because the other party was a great wizard, there was nothing she could do.

Of course, if we don't care about the details, we can take it back and study it slowly.

It's even feasible to not conduct the research ourselves, but instead hand it over to the Seven Towers Alliance in exchange for resources.

Unbeknownst to her, the person before her had already used his alchemical talent of reverse engineering to decipher many things.

If you have a foundation, you can utilize those resources.

Roy didn't explain, but simply said, "With our current wealth and status, we are not qualified to access things of higher value."

This issue comes back to improving oneself.

In this technologically advanced society, accumulating wealth, enhancing reputation and status, everything else will naturally fall into place.

"So how do we do that?"

Grina asked curiously.

"The rules governing the operation of society are largely the same, whether it is a Level 0 civilization or a Level 5 civilization."

It's nothing more than levels and permissions.

Every lawful, compliant society cannot escape this set of internal logic.

Roy already had the answer to this, and answered methodically.

"With my great looks and extraordinary charm, of course I should debut as a star!"

"what?"

Grina racked her brains but couldn't come up with such an answer, and her expression turned strange.

"To become a star!"

Roy has his own set of logic.

"Societies are generally rigorous, and it's not uncommon for actors or businessmen to become president."

However, under certain circumstances, they may also occupy high positions and wield power.

At that time, not to mention wealth and fame, it is possible to truly gain control over the distribution of wealth.

This is an inherent weakness of collective societies, unlike our Vizel, where power resides within ourselves, in the strength of the individual.

Grina said, "That makes some sense, but I thought you'd want to infiltrate universities or research institutions to create a genius persona!"

Upon hearing this, Roy smiled faintly.

Based on the conditions of this divine body, find a place to study diligently and cultivate a persona of a genius scholar.

Then, by joining a research institute, one can have the opportunity to achieve great success and gain access to the most cutting-edge technologies of this civilization.

It's quite possible that the goals I just mentioned could be achieved.

But in that case, he would be facing the human elite, people of godlike wisdom.

Roy felt he could handle one or two, or three or five at a time, but if they really slipped up, he would use witchcraft to take control directly.

However, with frequent and numerous contacts, the truth will inevitably be revealed.

Becoming an entertainment star is achieved through social channels, unlike becoming a sports star.

On the surface, it seems completely unrelated to what the wizards are doing, and there is no chance to access or understand the real core secrets.

Moreover, being too dazzling is not suitable for spies to use as a disguised profession.

But he happened to possess extraordinary charm and was a former impoverished nobleman, a true scion of a poor family.

Although he's no longer a respectable person because of his past in the business world, being an entertainment star puts the minds of those in power at ease, so they won't care too much.

That's actually the only way to be truly safe.

……

After that, Roy began to plan how to thrive in an unfamiliar collective civilization.

"In the world of technology, the technological power at the material level is actually still very strong."

The same principle applies to how ground forces on the dimensional battlefield caused us to suffer repeated defeats.

Normally, even first- or second-level wizards, or even third-level wizards, can't do anything to them.

However, once you reach level four, you'll see warships and space fortresses.

Limited by material wealth itself, it is difficult to achieve economies of scale. The great wizards also have specialized tactics. If they fail once, they can avoid the enemy's sharp edge and come back again. Technological civilization is simply helpless against them.

Another weakness lies in the fragility of individual will.

Their whole is a civilization.

A civilization that can develop must have something great about it.

However, the individuals are all scattered and disorganized, and are bound to be full of various weaknesses.

These weaknesses include both physical and emotional factors.

My best course of action now is to exploit the weaknesses in people's emotions to infiltrate their society and gain a favorable position!

After clarifying his thoughts, Roy used a magic array to envelop the entire apartment, preventing any secrets from being leaked.

Then, they began to prepare the potion.

"What kind of alchemical potion is this?"

Grina, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

"This is a magical potion that can quickly gain the affection and favor of others, a friendly fragrance..."

Roy gave a brief introduction.

"Uh."

Grina's face stiffened.

She had vaguely heard of these things, which were products categorized under charm potions.

Afterwards, Grinna saw Roy adjust the magic array and perform some distillation and purification operations.

"Is this a concentrated medicine?"

“That’s right, this is no longer just a friendly fragrance, but a more captivating one.”

"Hey!"

Grinna looked surprised and doubtful.

Then he quickly moved away, holding his breath and concentrating.

She was terrified that she might accidentally fall victim to his tricks and become a witch who could only roll her eyes and groan in front of this boy.

That would be a really bad situation!

……

Lost in thought, Roy had already finished concocting the charm potion in his hand.

What appeared in his hand was a bottle of clear liquid with a purplish-red hue and a mysterious aura.

As usual, let's take a look at the Eye of Hermes first to confirm whether it meets the quality standards.

"Enchanting Fragrance (Level 1)..."

A magical potion that subtly influences the will and perception of others, based on charm.

After using this item, it can produce a "charm" effect for a certain period of time, and exert the power of the "mental charm" spell by 20%.

(This effect affects both will and perception. When checking, the lower value of the two attributes is used as the basis for judgment.)
Those with the "Charismatic" trait receive an additional 10% bonus to spell effects, which stacks directly with the potion's effectiveness multiplier...

"A successful test will have an amazing attraction on the person being charmed, stimulating the release of dopamine, oxytocin, and other hormones, subtly changing their emotions, feelings, and even values ​​and cognition..."

powerful!
Very strong!

Roy was already a great wizard with a great deal of knowledge, and he was not misled by the superficial level of "first grade".

The greatest value of this drug lies not in the multiplier itself, but in its ability to simultaneously affect will and perception, resulting in the lower value being taken during testing.

At the same time, it can fully exploit extraordinary charisma to attack the mental will and thoughts of intelligent beings. If used properly, this could even bring down an entire civilization with a single potion, achieving an effect that would be difficult for hundreds of high-level wizards and countless resources to accomplish!
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"How is it? Was the refining successful?"

Seeing Roy staring intently at the bottle of "aphrodisiac," Grinna, both curious and frightened, asked him a question.

"It's a success, but then a question suddenly came to mind."

"what is the problem?"

"The effects of this stuff are somewhat unpredictable!"

The boy's handsome face held a hint of seriousness.

“Normally, I would like to apply it to a specific target, but if it also affects other targets in the surrounding area, it may cause unnecessary trouble.”

Grinna said, "That's true. It's not only troublesome, but it might also attract the attention of the authorities."

"Therefore, some modifications need to be made to it. If we can achieve gene-level shielding, it would be ineffective for specific populations."

Roy said.

Generally speaking, alchemists worry that the potions they create will not be effective enough to achieve their intended purpose.

He was worried that this thing was too powerful and would cause a huge mess.

However, he was not entirely without a foundation in this area. After some thought, he began to lead the design of methods to block specific groups.

The first thing to exclude is, of course, the same sex!
The Saqqas are a typical intelligent human race, and they are also dioecious, requiring sexual intercourse to reproduce.

Of course, there are gender differences.

The identity of "Navax" refers to a male among the Saqr people who is over 100 years old, which is equivalent to the adolescence of a less developed civilization.

What if it unexpectedly attracts some powerful figure in power...

That would be quite a headache!
Then, groups that are excluded are those with a large age gap, as well as those who already have partners and stable family lives, as they are more likely to attract various troubles.

Of course, it's not about completely excluding it, but rather downgrading it to a friendly fragrance level, with a subtle level of goodwill.

Dosage is key in this process.

Just like perfume, skatole and its analogue indole have a foul odor when they are in high purity and high concentration.

However, after extreme dilution, it becomes an indispensable ingredient in many perfumes, especially white floral perfumes.

This is similar to the "activation technique" model, which focuses on the amount of active energy.

When highly activated, it can transform into "ablation," while when its activity is reduced, it becomes "petrification."

Friendly fragrances and alluring scents, even the ultimate love potion, the true love potion, are all made using this basic principle.

……

Over the next few days, Roy focused on refining the alluring fragrance, while also exploring its connection to "biochemistry".

The foundation of "Creativity" is "Soul Science," without a doubt, but at the same time, there is another more fundamental thing: "Physiology"!
The study of how hormones and neurotransmitters act as chemical messengers to regulate growth, development, metabolism, mood, and reproduction is also an area of ​​research for wizards, though they place greater emphasis on mystical connections.

Roy also knew that secretions such as dopamine and oxytocin were key to stimulating emotions.

Emotions are not just psychological feelings, but also the result of a series of complex physiological changes.

Hormones and neurotransmitters, in particular, act as "messengers" driving these physiological changes.

They transmit information between the brain and body, thereby creating and regulating emotions.

And this series of emotions is the foundation for creating relationships.

They can basically follow this progressive relationship: instinct, emotion, feeling.

This can also be correlated with the alchemical hierarchy of iron, bronze, and silver.

Going a step further, incorporating elements of mysticism, comes wisdom and divinity.

That is the key to the golden position.

By delving deeper into these intrinsic connections, Roy had a vague feeling that another small part of his "knowledge puzzle" had been illuminated, and he felt that he had benefited greatly.

However, after all that effort, he had only managed to get these things done in his makeshift alchemy room, and had no way to test their effects yet.

"We need to find an opportunity to try!"

……

As September of the Wizarding Calendar approached, Roy took Grinna out to the Immigration Department under the guise of "Young Master Navax" to gather intelligence.

At this point, he hadn't used the alluring fragrance yet; he had simply sprayed on some friendly fragrance.

The result was already quite effective.

The staff at the office were exceptionally welcoming to him, and other people who had come to handle similar matters were also quite friendly.

Sakor is a highly advanced civilization, naturally attracting many Level 4 and Level 3 civilizations.

All of them belong to the Interstellar Alliance. Many elite talents think about immigrating all day long, and some even try to smuggle themselves in. After they have established themselves, they will bring their relatives and friends over.

This is the underlying character etched into human society, the foundation of "Runxue" (a type of academic study).

Roy chatted with them briefly and learned a lot about current events.

"The Interstellar Alliance has increased the taxes it demands, and a large amount of minerals have been required to be handed over."

“Immigration policies seem to have become much more relaxed recently, and there are fewer checks on visa expiration dates.”

"Advanced civilizations have exported a lot of technology, and our hometown is developing rapidly..."

"What? Why not stay and help build it? Do you think I'm stupid? I'm hoping to become a citizen of Sakha!"

"You know what, even if we go back to our hometown, we'll still be a cut above the rest!"

What was said in jest was taken seriously by the listener; in just a few casual words, he and Grina gleaned a great deal of useful information.

"The Interstellar Alliance is still planning to escalate the war, at least to seize control of one side of the Osis plane!"

"This is also an opportunity to plunder lower civilizations. Precious minerals and elite talents have all been absorbed."

“Inferior civilizations lack cultural confidence and blindly fawn over others. If they can find a way to establish themselves here, they will crush other civilizations when they turn around.”

One route is to obtain Saker citizenship and then extract useful technologies from Level 4 and Level 3 civilizations!
After completing the task, Roy had a complete set of identity documents and property certificates in his hands.

These are not physical objects, but rather information systems embedded in the entire civilization, subject to review by artificial intelligence.

Since the wizarding civilization has taken over the identity of "Navax" at the soul level, various methods such as fingerprinting, iris scanning, and even genetic analysis are naturally ineffective against them.

As for the realm of the soul, specifically mental fluctuations...

Magical civilizations are far more advanced than technological civilizations.

The wizards have their own ways of bypassing the detection.

At the very least, basic testing at the civil affairs system level would not be able to detect anything unusual.

"Alright, now it's time to move on to the next step of the plan, but before that, I need to visit some old acquaintances in the Navax family, and also test the effects of the alluring fragrance!"

On the streets of the floating island, Roy spoke to Grinna.

"The old connections of the Navax family, are you referring to the Box family, which is very powerful in both military and political affairs?"

Grina's expression hardened, and she became serious.

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Not long after, in the western suburbs of Qatar.

In front of a giant building with the shape of a majestic ancient castle.

Roy and Grinna disembarked from the small aircraft and went through security.

Also thanks to the pleasant fragrance, it was approved very easily without any difficulties.

"The Box family..."

In this indigenous civilization, they were considered a rather powerful force.

But why do these guys always like to pull this kind of thing? It's all just self-serving schemes.

Grinna remarked.

"That's because our gateway is called the ship, the world, and warlordism!"

Roy chuckled.

Even gods have their own 'domains,' they just have different names.

"Ok."

Grina shrugged and followed him inside.

At this moment, Roy secretly sprayed himself with a touch of alluring fragrance, transforming into a human succubus with enhanced charm.

Grina subtly moved a little further away, mentally protecting herself.

But I don't know if it was just my imagination, but the other person seemed radiant and brighter.

This is really...

They "shine" even when standing in a crowd!

Since Navax is no longer an important figure, it is not easy for him to meet the head of the Box family. This time, he is only here to meet a minor steward and leave an appointment.

In a side reception room inside the castle, Roy chatted and laughed with the steward, his handsome appearance and composure and confidence deeply impressing the steward.

"Lord Navax, rest assured, I will report to my superiors in a timely manner and help you avenge yourself."

"Well, whether or not I get revenge isn't important. The key is to help me gain a foothold here."

"Ah, you're not planning to explore and develop anymore?"

"If only I could stay and live a peaceful life..."

Before Roy could finish speaking, the steward stood up excitedly.

"You are so young, at the prime of your life, how can you be so dejected..."

Oh, I'm sorry, I really lost my composure.

But right now, with the interdimensional war raging, it's the perfect opportunity...

Oops, I've leaked a secret again...

It's clear that the manager is genuinely concerned for him, to the point that he's even overstepped his bounds.

Isn't this also a form of yandere?

Left with no other option, Roy had to give them a perfunctory answer and leave for the time being.

"The negative effects you were worried about before were referring to this, right? Fortunately, the effect of the fragrance has been weakened, and individuals with more perfect genetic modification are more resistant."

As she left the reception room, Grina secretly sent a message, still shaken.

"But this drug is too terrifying. It silently usurps people's minds and changes all sorts of intentions."

Especially in a collectivist society, they thrive like fish in water!

Roy said, "Actually, it's quite rare to see a civilization like the Saqr, which is already at the fifth stage and still maintains the old political system."

Just like the Cions, they all abandoned their physical bodies to some extent.

However, this is also because they have a high metal content in their bodies, giving them characteristics similar to those of the Ithen warriors.

The Sions are born with psychic abilities and place great importance on communication between the mind and consciousness.

But in the eyes of wizards who focus on the spiritual and spiritual realm, isn't this also another kind of weakness?

"To put it bluntly, weak individuals ultimately cannot do without sticking together for warmth. This social structure is beneficial to them, and normal people know how to make the right choice."

Grina agreed.

"By the way, in that case, it really is possible to profit by influencing others..."

You are truly visionary; perhaps you were right from the very beginning.

I used to think that saying he wanted to debut as a star was a joke, or just a weird hobby!

Roy smiled meaningfully, but didn't say anything more.

Actually, his real goal wasn't to debut as a star, but to become a god!

Both involve pooling the power of the masses and gathering faith...

There is a strange similarity between the two.

From the perspective of dialectical materialism, there is a certain universal connection between all things, and they do not exist in isolation.

The gods in the extraordinary world and the stars in the secular world may seem completely unrelated at first glance, but they actually share some similarities.

This level-five slice of "True God Body" possesses the [Alchemy Godhead] and is born with the conditions to gather the power of the masses and become a god.

I have already accumulated a deep understanding of gods, prayers, various beliefs, and divine power.

It's time to ignite the divine fire and try this path.

Roy will not allow his true form to become a god, nor is it necessary for him to do so.

But if we could have another deity as an incarnation, that would be excellent.

Consider it an experiment on the ladder to God.

"Who are you, and what are you doing in my house?"

Just then, the two arrived at the outer door and were about to head to where the aircraft was parked when a young woman dressed in luxurious clothes suddenly spoke up and asked a question.

Behind her were several alien monsters called "Chubi Beasts," which resembled a combination of a large white cat and a rabbit, with very large eyes. It seemed that she had just walked them and was returning from outside.

Stina is the eldest daughter of the Box family and the second daughter of the head of the family.

Roy remembered the intelligence he had read.

“Miss, this is Lord Navax.”

The attendants around him had already discerned the situation from the glasses he was wearing and informed him in a low voice.

This is quite strange; the powerful and wealthy prefer natural environments and living in the suburbs, indulging in various retro and low-key lifestyles.

But it cannot do without convenient technology.

Navax?

Stina's eyes lit up.

"Could it be that you are Navax XV?"

In a collective society, various relationships are inevitable; even nobles have impoverished relatives who have fallen on hard times.

Although the marriage ties between the two families have long been severed, their past relationship stemmed from the camaraderie among their founding ancestors, and the children of both families were betrothed in childhood.

It can be said that the descendants of both families have each other's blood flowing in their veins, and that must be acknowledged.

But what truly interested her was not the name, but the person himself.

Perhaps due to some mysterious connection in her bloodline, coupled with the alluring fragrance, Stina inexplicably felt a flutter in her heart.

The hearts of the young girls stirred with an unprecedented intensity.

She suddenly felt as if she had been struck by lightning, and instantly fell in love.

Roy, Grinna, and her entourage and guards all watched as she visibly blushed.

"Oh, um, is there something you need here?"

The attendant couldn't help but want to cover his face.

Miss, you're making conversation for no reason, and your question is incredibly stupid.

When a poor relative who hasn't been seen for so many years comes knocking on your door, it's obviously because they want to beg for food!
"I'm here to ask for help."

Roy smiled slightly, his handsome face full of sincerity, showing that he didn't want to take any detours.

Can you help me?

(End of this chapter)