Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 872 Strange Demons (4-in-1)

"They actually got it for me!"

The shelter, in the main hall.

Roy, having learned of the news, came to check.

After confirming the identity of this strange creature, they began to look at Ferrodler in a different light.

Ferrodler said, "I have done what you asked me to do. Now, it is time for you to fulfill your promise."

Roy laughed and immediately summoned the head of the shelter, who then carried out the deal without any compromise.

However, after obtaining the containment equipment he wanted, Ferrodler did not rush to leave. Instead, he said meaningfully, "I have long admired your name. May I also witness the abilities of the Alchemy God?"

His words carried a probing and challenging tone, as well as a hint of curiosity.

Roy heard this but didn't say anything more.

With a silent incantation, a "resurrection spell" was cast, and the mummified nurse, who had been temporarily contained and sealed, began to writhe and twitch strangely, like a zombie coming back to life.

When a cloud of smoke, tinged with golden light, emerged from the mummified corpse's chest, the Eye of Hermes captured the specific information.

"Source of Fear: Needle Tip (Level 4/5)..."

The power of this law, which possesses both the characteristics of "fear" and "death," is triggered by "sharp objects" and "piercing attacks"...

When it hits an enemy, it ignores resistance and triggers the effects of the power of law one after another.

If the "fear" condition is met, the "death" effect will be added, with a 1% chance of sudden death.

If the death determination is not triggered, this fear carries an additional 1% chance of sudden death, and it stacks with subsequent "death" determinations.

This additional effect, if not dispelled, will persist permanently as a "divine seal"...

"So that's how it is. It really is an underestimated monster demon."

After reading it, Roy had a general understanding of the matter.

Most people, whether wizards or natives of this world, may not be able to see the additional "death" effect it carries on top of "fear".

Moreover, its trigger probability is too low, making it unsuitable for a slow and inefficient attack method like the giant syringe.

"It would be better to convert such a thing into a large number of small syringes and use them for long-range attacks in a flying manner."

It must have mistakenly attached itself to the nurse's corpse when it first condensed into a material form, and then been contained and sealed away until now.

This is not uncommon among strange creatures; their power and physical form may not be compatible, thus hindering the exertion of the power of the laws.

However, I am different.

My demonic body can control it!

Roy confirmed almost instantly that this thing was compatible with his own hair-ghost witch body.

If its power is absorbed and harnessed, a portion of the hair can condense into the form of iron needles, easily dealing with unarmored units.

This is not based on defensive capabilities; it can take effect as long as it comes into contact with the opponent's skin and flesh, triggering the "stabbing" action.

Of course, the power of these monsters is also limited.

If the enemy is wearing heavy armor or has other magical defenses, they cannot be touched in the body or soul, and therefore cannot trigger the judgment.

This requires an auxiliary character capable of piercing through heavy armor or magical shields.

This is why some supernatural beings instinctively seek out and change hosts.

Just as Roy was thinking this, the mummified nurse in front of him suddenly turned into a plume of smoke and sat up, with the upper body of a human corpse and the lower body billowing smoke.

Hehehehe...

Another human has tried to control me!

Little brother, do you want to be pricked with a needle?

The mummified nurse grinned maliciously, emanating an unusually evil aura.

Ferrodler took a few steps back without making a sound, watching the scene warily.

The biggest difference between the monsters and ordinary monsters is that their hosts are demons from the abyss.

When certain special demons master this power, their already formidable strength is further enhanced, and they may even undergo a qualitative transformation.

When it possesses a life form in the material world, it can simultaneously exert the power of two major systems, and the effect is greater than the sum of its parts.

Those who control ghosts often find it difficult to deal with both systems at the same time; if they are not careful, they will suffer.

Moreover, this kind of demon possesses a certain level of intelligence and can use schemes to bewitch people!
But in the blink of an eye, the nurse's mummified body hardened and turned into grayish-white stone.

Meanwhile, the demon soul in its soul form, "Thick Smoke," seemed to be suddenly electrocuted, and trembled violently.

"You...you are!"

It cried out in alarm, twisting its body, trying to escape quickly.

But Roy pulled out a gem the size of an olive pit.

"A mere level two demon dares to be so insolent before me?"

This gem is a soul stone, and under the influence of a special power, it seems to possess immense attraction.

The thick black smoke stretched and thinned, turning into threads that continuously seeped into the gemstone.

Moments later, the demon was completely encased inside, howling incessantly.

"M-Sir, I was wrong!"

"Is this the soul?"

Ferrero was somewhat shocked to see this.

"Is he really a god, able to manipulate and play with the souls of living beings at will?"

This scene was clearly beyond the understanding and knowledge of the indigenous people.

He looked at Roy with apprehension for a few moments.

However, he was very shrewd and didn't show much. He simply packed up the containment equipment, said goodbye, and left.

……

A short while later, Masetti circled the mummified nurse's body, which had lost its soul, a few times, and clicked his tongue in amazement, saying, "Could it be that they had already contained this monster, just waiting to use it when needed?"

Roy said, "That possibility cannot be ruled out."

He then added, "The situation is becoming clearer and clearer. In this world, apart from the monsters, there are only three sides: us, the monster demons, and the human containment organizations."

Because my incarnation was sealed away a few years ago, the organization went underground, and we don't know much about the strange demons.

However, the most powerful human containment organizations are the Hunter's Guild, the Witcher, and this alliance.

This Ferrodler can also be considered a figure in the United Organization.

He was very strong in his early years, surpassing both the Old Hunter King and Nakasen. In recent years, due to my favoritism, he may have fallen somewhat behind, but not by too much.

Masettis said, "Teacher, almost all of the organizations you mentioned have connections with external forces."

Roy said, "That's not surprising. After all, the struggle is brutal. Sometimes, even if you want to be independent, you have to rely on some external forces in the early stages, otherwise you won't even have a chance to develop."

"So, teacher, you want to achieve your colonization goals by supporting these local powerhouses?"

Massettis pondered.

"This Ferrodler is ambitious and capable, so he's a good choice."

However, once he has fully grown his wings...

******
Upon hearing this, Roy smiled and said, "I already have a plan for this matter. Let's deal with the body first."

Massettis quickly replied, "Yes."

Now, the soul of this thing has been transferred into the gem. Whether it absorbs the power of the laws within, or refines, crafts, or transforms into something else, it's all up to Roy's will.

Having already demonstrated his ability to manipulate souls, now it's time to reveal his truly unique secret technique.

After Masettis took the nurse's mummified body away, Roy went into an inner room, took out the Soul Gem, and began to dispose of it.

The first thing to do, of course, is to extract the power of the law, stripping all the golden threads from the soul, leaving not a single trace.

Then comes the soul itself.

As a result, the demon's true form was revealed, transforming into a semi-transparent, alluring woman with goat hooves.

Roy asked curiously, "What are you?"

Even so, I already had some guesses in my mind.

The woman with goat hooves said weakly, "Your Excellency, I am a soul-devouring banshee from the abyss."

"really……"

This is a close relative of the succubus species, a cousin branch extending from the Styx Slug.

In terms of bloodline and soul essence, it is closer to the succubus type, belonging to the female demons who can draw essence from human dreams or fantasies to obtain soul power.

Roy thought to himself and continued the interrogation.

"Why is it like this?"

The woman with goat hooves said, "We soul-sucking banshees are beings who sense the beliefs of all living beings and are summoned to the material plane by their strong desires..."

Unexpectedly, it attached itself to the body of a dead nurse.

Its divinity and strange power merged with mine, transforming my soul, but also trapping me in the material plane.

I can no longer easily break free; I can only seek advancement through the methods of becoming a strange demon.

"I see!"

After listening, Roy guessed that this probably stemmed from the nurse's own saintly nature, as well as the anchor of faith that people fantasized about and imagined.

After his tragic and unexpected death, he was possessed by a soul-sucking succubus.

But at the same time, strange and erroneous things also happened.

From this perspective, the composition of strange demons consists of three major elements: divinity, spirituality, and the power of laws.

Of course, the specific recipe for the soul may not be that simple.

This is somewhat similar to the "transformation" state known in a previous life.

The term "transformation" refers to "non-natural birth" or "transformation by some force," requiring no parents and involving natural processes such as womb, egg, or moisture.

In this magical universe, closer concepts include "descent" and "astral projection."

The abyss, hell, or the outer plane of the heavens.

Even myself.

The avatars currently in use also condense into physical entities on the material plane in a similar way.

However, unlike herself, this banshee, who has not yet reached the level of a demigod, cannot easily separate her soul, nor does she have the freedom to choose her world, and she still has a physical body.

The body it was inspired to become was the mummified corpse of a nurse in the ruins of a fire.

With these thoughts in mind, Roy inquired about the details, and it turned out to be pretty much what he had guessed.

"I'll give you two choices: either sign a slave contract, become my follower, and serve me."

When the opportunity arises in the future, I will help you advance, granting you a stronger life, greater authority, or even the chance to advance to the third rank, or even further, to become a legendary banshee.

The second is a follower contract for a certain number of years. If you achieve the goal of becoming a legend on your own or pay a ransom, I will set you free.

Roy sat down to the side and slowly explained the conditions he had offered to recruit the demon.

He is still quite interested in this strange demon.

A living soul.

A relatively rare and unique species.

Furthermore, the strength of Level Two life forms, which can be considered the backbone of the material plane!

None of these are surprising.

However, when combined, the resulting monster or demon has considerable value.

The succubus thought for a moment and said, "I am willing to become your private slave, my lord!"

This type of banshee shares some similarities with the succubus in terms of biological template and nature.

For them, it is not surprising to submit to a powerful being.

Some succubi even actively seek out these powerful figures to curry favor, bowing and scraping in order to gain their dependence.

Upon hearing this, Roy immediately pulled out a parchment and a quill, infused them with magic, and began writing the "Devil's Contract" according to the format of the Hell Clauses.

This skill was learned from the devil Muvis over 400 years ago.

After years of further study and refinement, and with the knowledge supplemented by the [True Dragon Wisdom], he can be considered a legal expert in the underworld.

Drafting documents and formulating contract terms is certainly not a problem for me.

"What's your name?"

After Roy finished drafting the devil's contract, he didn't even have the banshee sign her real name. Instead, he simply pinched her between two fingers, extracted a wisp of her soul from the Soul Gem, and cut it off.

"Well!"

The succubus was in pain, as if a piece of flesh the size of a coin had been cut off from a mortal on the spot.

Roy used divine fire to refine the fragment of his soul, condensing it into a goat's hoof-shaped natal soul imprint, which he then stamped heavily on the spot where his name should be signed.

"Fine, from now on, you'll be called Helena."

This is the name of the female protagonist in a poetry collection I recently read.

As he spoke, he wrote the name in an artistic, cursive script, which perfectly covered the goat's hoof imprint. Under the burning of the divine fire, it was deeply imprinted.

"Thank you Master for the name!"

The succubus was very perceptive; after recovering, she quickly tried to appease her.

It was only then that she suddenly realized that the other party possessed an unfathomable soul essence, even far surpassing the level five demon god she had been fortunate enough to see in the past!
In front of her, Roy hid the Soul Gem in the Void Realm.

That place connects to the monstrous hair-wielding witch body, a level seven ghostly void.

Let alone this lowly banshee, even a level four, five, or six powerhouse might not be able to find it. The gem that holds the banshee's soul, similar to a lich's casket, will be the very foundation of her existence.

At this point, she could only release a portion of her power outside her body through mental projection, using it as energy to drive her physical actions, while remaining beside Roy's avatar.

Roy can adjust the output power of this soul gem, up to about half, but he can re-seal the soul at any time.

In other words, the true form and destiny of this female demon are entirely in his hands.

The succubus Helena also noticed this, and her heart couldn't help but feel more and more awe, and even a deep tremor.

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Next, Roy made an unsigned copy and gave it to Helena to check, while keeping the original for himself.

Contrary to her expectations, the slave contract stipulated therein was actually quite good.

Its role is that of an "alchemy assistant," and most of the time, it only needs to assist its master in researching the power of monsters and demons without having to take on any other responsibilities.

In terms of workload, I work 8 hours a day and have 2 days off per week.

If you work overtime, you will receive a 3x pay subsidy, plus a month of annual leave each year. Your wages will never be delayed and will always be paid on time.

If you are unfortunately injured during your research work, all medical expenses will be covered, and there will be additional compensation and condolences. There will also be additional rewards for achieving significant results or exceeding the task requirements.

All of this made her conscience doubt the existence of the demon, and she almost thought she had seen wrong!

In response, Roy explained, "I'm not some kind of devil, but a wizard who believes in 'equivalent exchange'..."

Although we are not of equal status, I don't need this ordinary compensation, so you can rest assured...

What's meant to be yours will be yours sooner or later.

The ultimate reward is the chance to become a legend.

You must serve me diligently and conscientiously to satisfy me before you will have this opportunity.

Helena was overjoyed.

Although she knew in her heart that this was a case of slapping someone and then giving them a sweet treat, she still inexplicably fell for it and said in a cloying voice, "Thank you, Master!"
They will definitely serve you with all their heart...

As he spoke, he moved closer, eager to make the most of his talents.

In terms of seductive skills, she's no less skilled than her cousin, the succubus, or the lustful demon!
Roy kicked her away: "Stop with the nonsense. Go collect the monsters for me. For example, deal with your own kind and strip other monsters of their power!"

"Ah, I'll go deal with them?"

Helena inwardly groaned.

"But my power has been stripped away by you, Master, leaving only the part that belongs to the second-level banshee herself."

As far as she knew, the other strange demons also possessed their own original demonic creature templates.

Although there are indeed some who are inferior to me.

However, the power of the laws it possesses is difficult for him to deal with.

Those level two and level three powerhouses are even more beyond my current ability to challenge.

Roy said, "Of course I won't let you die in vain. Next, I will find a way to give you some law characteristics and transform you into a brand new monster demon!"

Helena was unsure whether to be happy or alarmed upon hearing this.

This sounds so beautiful...

But frankly, isn't it just using yourself as a guinea pig?

She weakly and tactfully expressed her dissatisfaction: "But isn't my job an alchemy assistant? I'm not particularly good at combat..."

Roy rolled his eyes at her, then said meaningfully, "Isn't it all written in the contract? The main responsibility of an alchemy assistant is to assist in research..."

Being a test subject and being studied is also part of assisting in the research.

As for capturing the strange creatures...

Isn't this just providing raw materials?

If you, as an alchemy assistant, don't even bother to capture them or actively provide raw materials, what are we supposed to research?
Are you studying air?

"what?"

Helena was completely dumbfounded.

You're not a wizard, you're a devil, aren't you?
Even so, having already been placed on the chopping block, the succubus Helena really had no other choice but to obediently accept her fate.

Fortunately, Roy wasn't a bad guy, and he understood that a level 2 banshee's biological template was simply not enough to deal with a demon tamer or a monster demon.

Basic reinforcement and modification are necessary.

He happened to have some enhancement and transformation opportunities granted by the True God, as well as resources that the organization had previously accumulated. He immediately applied for some items and began preparing for them.

"Now, the first thing we need to do is give you a new physical body, so that you can move around easily in this material world!"

This was not a difficult task for Roy, who immediately retrieved the werewolf girl "Lina" that he had previously created from the Nehebul Wizard Tower.

This is not an ordinary life form or mechanical construct, but a humanoid weapon somewhere in between, possessing a highly anthropomorphic artificial human bio-construct.

Although its basic template is only at the second stage, it is equipped with various weapons and equipment, as well as an apostle-level divine power receiving device, and can also perform "divine descent" and has the combat ability of a third-level magic system.

She herself has no soul, which makes her a perfect vessel for Helena to possess.

"This thing..."

After briefly reviewing the information, Helena was genuinely shocked.

Although her knowledge was not very extensive, the information she found on the "Cretaceous Creation" foundation, as well as the data on the Ithen warriors, the dragon-wolf girl, and other items, was enough to prove that the body of this humanoid weapon was not so simple.

This is an alchemical product created with extremely high skill; it is a high-level achievement in "Creativity".

Moreover, the body Roy gave her was not a mass-produced clone, but the original "Lina" archetype.

This is a special individual with room for growth, and also the most genuine and capable.

"Don't worry, there's more!"

Roy soon started arranging other things.

"Your original race is a banshee, like a succubus, originating from the Styx banshee species."

To be honest, this isn't a powerful biological template, so its natural instinct is to avoid combat as much as possible.

If forced to fight, it is only skilled at using its claws for close combat, rather than other magical abilities.

However, female demons like you are skilled in mental seduction and deception, and your mental energy is inherently chaotic and evil, capable of disturbing people's minds.

At the same time, they possess magical abilities such as "energy absorption".

Therefore, one should play to their strengths and avoid their weaknesses, making the most of their extraordinary charisma and power of psychological suggestion...

Of course, if a direct confrontation is unavoidable, it can be handed over to Lina, who can then take over the role of "substitute fighter"!

Roy's "Abyssal Biology" is competent; more than 400 years have passed, which is certainly enough time to understand these basics.

He was also very pleased with the enhancement and modification plan he devised for the banshee Helena.

Helena nodded repeatedly.

"Therefore, I will grant you the power of the 'Bewitching Ghost'..."

Roy said to her.

"This is a mind-bending monster that I obtained from the Hunter's Guild."

It seems to resonate well with your soul...

In addition, I will also give you magical treasures and rare items such as teleportation rings and stun rings, giving you a greater advantage in head-on confrontations..."

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The truth is far more complicated than Roy casually made it out to be.

That bewitching ghost is a composite entity formed by fusing with other strange puzzle pieces, possessing two triggering conditions: "seeing its face" and "hearing its voice".

Although the level is not high, the lenient and superior trigger conditions are enough to be considered as A-level in this world standard, which is the strength of the top 100.

And teleportation rings, stun rings...

The former was crafted by Roy and is a level three magical artifact, possessing both long-distance teleportation and short-distance blinking capabilities.

The latter is an extraordinary treasure with power, originating from the homeworld of the Saqr people, the Mior world, which they visited earlier.

Its ability to freeze and force control is a power at the level of a law characteristic!

Seemingly feeling that this wasn't enough, Roy then arranged for the transfer of the [Tearing Sword] talent to him.

What Helena didn't know was that this power came from the Golden Behemoth's body, the Beast God's Body!

Its effect is that when you hit an enemy with a sword, you apply the "Tearing Sword" mark, which causes continuous damage.

This is brought about by a level 5/6 soul, originating from the power of the Behemoth.

Although for Roy now, a small tearing effect is already quite useless, and he hardly gets any chance to play.

However, if used on a subordinate like Helena, it can be regarded as a high-level law characteristic, capable of easily causing damage to even a level 5 powerhouse.

Even a true god would bleed and be injured if struck by this sword!

This is mainly to verify soul cutting and talent transfer.

Roy, whose talent page in the Golden Behemoth did not possess the divine magical abilities of other alchemical talents, simply cut off a small part of his soul and implanted it into Helena's body!

This high-ranking soul form a divine imprint, further strengthening his control over her.

If this attempt is highly successful, it may be possible to further divide one's own slices in the future, dispersing various "functions" and "powers" among different individuals.

But the soul can still freely move through it, leaving behind various "anchor points" or "backups"!
This originates from the Sigirin Witch Tower, a type of cursed magic, but it is not easy to master.

The reason is that, for the vast majority of wizards, the act of cutting off the soul does more harm than good.

Without a transcendental status, to dissect one's soul is like a mortal tearing themselves into pieces...

When the devil comes, everyone has to admit they're an expert.

That's pure self-destruction, not a powerful transformation of the sorcerer's body!
Roy didn't really understand why he could do this so easily, but he was testing his limits step by step through this method.

Perhaps we can conclude from this that this "soul from another world" is indeed extraordinary.

……

"Very good, the modification surgery was a success!"

Your soul has been stitched back together, and the fusion of spiritual powers is proceeding smoothly...

With a little rest, you should recover completely.

In the blink of an eye, five months have passed, and the year is drawing to a close.

In the sanctuary of the world of Captoprón.

Roy completed Helena's soul transformation.

She is now somewhat like a "Frankenstein's monster" on a spiritual level, with her essence leaning towards a "Chimera soul".

This is also the first time Roy has performed a soul grafting operation on a "living person" (demon), which can be regarded as another progress in the field of "soul studies" of the "creation art" branch.

In return, he generously gave her several bottles of restorative potions made from soul nectar.

"This is a specially concocted alchemical potion. Drinking it will accelerate healing..."

Helena shook her head, got up slightly groggily, and took the medicine bottle from Roy.

She now felt a special power within her body, but she was unaware of it. Roy looked to the other side.

A semi-transparent virtual panel appears, revealing new discoveries.

Strange Demons (Demon Spirits)

(Gold-grade Soul Recipe)

Spiritual composition ratio:
Bestiality: 20.8263%
Human nature: 24.1737%
Divinity: 55.0000%
Attribute configuration table:

Instinct: Middle
Mood: Medium
Emotion: Strong
Wisdom: Middle
Divinity: Medium

This is a demonic individual that was successfully created by making full use of its previously acquired talent, [Strange Puzzle].

It's no longer a simple stitching; it's a "soul chimera" belonging to the "Chimera soul category."

Like the "centaur," it combines the best of both human and horse characteristics, fusing them together at the blood level.

This "soul chimera" is also a fusion of three elements: divinity, demonic nature, and monster.

It's not just simple stitching or splicing...

That's what low-level alchemists strive for.

All that he could achieve in his entire life was that one step.

Roy started with a more advanced chimera soul than that, and now he has successfully created a monster demon in one go!
"Although I cleverly used Helen, who was originally a monster demon, in terms of materials, theoretically I could have easily captured some more demons from the Abyss and transformed them into similar beings."

I am more than 50% certain...

Adding in the buffs from things like the Alchemy Godhood, the Soul Dew, and the application of talents and items like the Monster Puzzle, the remaining 50% can be made up.

Theoretically speaking, it's even possible to replace the world's will by artificially creating 'Demon Tamers'!

Regarding the latter point, Roy already had a plan in mind: to use the apprentices who came here for internships as materials, selectively incorporating the power of laws that could maximize strengths and minimize weaknesses.

Furthermore, the grand plan agreed upon by the Mysterious Lord and the Seven Towers Alliance, which extends to all apprentices, could be further improved.

Of course, it's impossible for me to provide modification services to each of my apprentices. At most, I can practice at the very beginning, refine the procedure, and set standards.

So Roy quickly set his next goal.

"Developing the 'Strange Witchcraft Body'..."

This includes two major achievements: "Strange Body Modification Technique" and "Strange Fusion Potion"!

Besides that, there is another objective.

"I will also reorganize and modify my own Ghostly Witch Body, further integrate its power, and complete the perfect evolution of the Strange Body!"

The previous absorption and integration of too many miscellaneous laws and characteristics may not necessarily be a good thing.

Even before he mastered the [Strange Piece Puzzle], Roy had the idea of ​​sorting out and integrating them, and organizing them rigorously.

By testing his methods on Helena and his subsequent apprentices, his self-transformation plan will gradually mature.

It's time to put it into practice!

(End of this chapter)