The Wizard: Starting as a Corpse Burial Man - An Infinite Side Hustle

"Are these the ingredients used to mix alchemical pigments?"

The box, smaller than the palm of my hand, was inlaid with gemstones the size of pearls.

Ansu pushed the box open with his thumb.

This allowed us to see what was inside the box:

A space of several tens of cubic meters.

It contained several books related to alchemy pigments.

Hundreds of different alchemical materials are scattered throughout the interior space.

Even in this space.

Ansu also saw a small jar of something that emitted a slight pressure and resembled dragon blood.

With these materials and knowledge...

Perhaps it can be used to create alchemical pigments that enhance physical and mental attributes.

This allows you to increase your proficiency and thus become a [Alchemist].

An Su thought to herself.

However, according to Sandru's previous statements...

Since the wizarding civilization has existed for so long, it has probably tried all the combinations of basic materials.

It's unlikely that these materials alone will be enough to create a new alchemical pigment formula.

It also cannot be used to enhance mystical attributes that are linked to occult talents.

That being the case.

I still need to find time to go to the black market.

Ansu included this in his plan.

Then, he went through his memories and compared them with the various materials in the box.

Before all the materials could be identified, an aged voice appeared in my ear.

"The mortician, Ansu."

Ansu looked toward the source of the sound.

Then he saw a paintbrush being thrown at him, getting closer and closer.

Upon seeing this, Ansu instinctively caught the paintbrush.

Looking at the hundreds of fine runes on the brush handle, Ansu immediately recalled the effect of this brush.

"The paintbrush that made the cage and box containing gray squirrels grow legs after being painted on?"

Just as Ansu was wondering why Sandru had given her this paintbrush, Sandru spoke again:

"This paintbrush is an experimental piece that I built not long ago."

There is a spell model on it called [Activated Brushstrokes].

It can consume mental energy or ether to condense a special alchemical pigment.

Commands can be combined with mental power or ethereal energy.

Then, just like I did before, I can create a temporary, physical puppet.

And instruct them to perform the actions according to the instructions.

"A paintbrush that can be used to create physical pigment-type puppets?"

No wonder I was able to create patterns even without the brush touching the paint before.

Listening to Sandru's words.

Ansu immediately realized how useful the paintbrush was.

"Having this paintbrush is like having one... or even multiple assistants."

It can even incorporate dragon blood and other alchemical materials into the alchemical pigments created by the paintbrush.

This allows the creation of paint-type alchemical golems with combat capabilities comparable to the Gravekeeper.

While Ansu was analyzing the purpose of the paintbrush, Sandru continued speaking:

"But this is not a reward for the assessment."

It was not a transaction, but a "transaction".

Sandru looked toward Ansu.

The other person's eyes were very cloudy, making it impossible for Ansu to discern any emotion.

"I need someone who passes the entrance exam for the wizarding academy."

It cannot be just a matter of passing the assessment in an ordinary way.

Instead, the assessment must be passed with the highest rating.

Sandru no longer expects to gather all the spots within the year.

They only intend to focus on training one or two apprentices.

In this way, they can reclaim the portion of experimental materials that the academy withheld due to the escape of the experimental subjects and the killing of the wizard apprentices.

"If we can pass the assessment with the highest rating."

After passing the assessment, you will receive more materials and alchemy tools.

If you pass the assessment, but not the highest rating.

They would then have to become my lab assistant until half of my investment was paid off.

If the assessment is not passed...

As Sandru spoke, he tapped the alchemy table with his withered fingers.

"I will immediately recover all investments and interest."

Your flesh and soul are included in it.

What will you choose?

Take the paintbrush and accept the deal.

Return the paintbrush; refuse the transaction.

Sandru was eagerly awaiting Ansu's choice.

He knew that Ansu was a very efficient learner.

However, the upper limit of this learning talent is uncertain.

There is no other reason.

Sandrue no longer has the resources to use for trial and error.

After all, the escape of the experimental subjects led the academy to stop providing experimental resources.

However, Sandru's ongoing experimental project cannot be stopped.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to create new types of war-type alchemical pigments before the next interdimensional war.

Therefore, when conducting the experiment, Sandru could only consume all the materials he had previously stored.

Even when missing materials are encountered, assistants are sent to collect them from all over the wizarding world.

Therefore.

Sandru did not make any direct investment.

Instead, they devised this transaction.

"As a deposit for the transaction, it can be used to manufacture paintbrushes for pigment-type alchemical golems..."

As Sandru recounted the details of the deal, Ansu began to analyze the pros and cons.

"Sandru couldn't figure out the limits of my talent, which is why he drafted the trade."

However... my talent has no upper limit.

With the help of the career panel, my growth efficiency will definitely far exceed that of others.

Moreover, after starting a new job.

In addition to the attribute bonuses that are guaranteed upon taking the job.

There are also attribute bonuses and bonuses from secondary professions.

Two months is enough.

After spending a few seconds analyzing the pros and cons, Ansu made her decision.

"My lord wizard, I accept the deal."

"it is good."

Sandru nodded slightly.

Next, they prepared to return to the laboratory to continue formulating alchemical pigments that could be used in interdimensional warfare.

Before leaving the alchemy workshop, Sandru suddenly remembered something.

"If you are preparing to create a formula for alchemical pigments."

There's no need to be confined to ordinary materials like plants, minerals, or even blood and soul.

As Sandru spoke, he glanced again at Anzu and Tistu, as well as the many burial men present:

"Everything can be used in alchemy."

After saying this, Sandru left the alchemy workshop.

Only a group of burial workers from various cemeteries remained.

Seeing this, the many people burying the body stopped lingering.

After all, if one wants to raise their occult talent to 10 points in order to participate in the entrance examination for the wizarding academy...

That leaves only two months to prepare.

Therefore, everyone prepared to use the little time left to collect various materials that could be used to construct the alchemical pigment formula.

Then, using a newly constructed alchemical pigment formula, they extracted ether from the air.

This also allows their occult talents to be further enhanced.

Kino is also preparing to leave the alchemy workshop.

However, there are no plans to immediately develop new alchemical pigment formulas.

Instead, he planned to first learn the many mystical and extraordinary knowledge Sandru provided, which contained ether and was related to pigments.

This will improve your proficiency in [Knowledge - Alchemy Pigment Mixing].

If a recipe for healing alchemical pigments appears, seek out the Gravekeeper, Ryan.

In order to fulfill the previous agreement with the other party, they formulated a healing alchemical pigment.

After all, this approach doesn't require you to provide your own resources and can also improve your proficiency.

You can also unlock a new profession called Alchemist as soon as possible.

But before he could leave the alchemy workshop, a voice called out to him from behind.