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

"The mortician, Ansu."

Tistu called out to Ansu again.

Ansu kept moving.

He was not interested in Teisto's previous proposal.

Furthermore, they are not prepared to join any faction that is suspected to be located in an area not inhabited by wizards.

"I'm here to talk about something else."

Tistu guessed Ansu's thoughts.

So he didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose.

"I hope you'll go easy on Lord Sandru during his test."

I obtained the formula for the alchemical pigment with the highest concentration of ether.

Ansu paused in her steps.

Then he turned to look at Tistu.

Is there a chance?

Seeing that Ansu had shown some interest, Testu pressed on while the iron was hot.

"I don't know how high your occult talent is right now."

But it definitely didn't reach 15 points.

Even with the formula for the alchemical pigments provided by Sandru, it's impossible to understand all of its contents.

Tistu deliberately avoided discussing the topic of the audience attendance certificate.

It only discusses the drawbacks of the other test reward.

"Until one has a strong enough talent for the occult, one can at most try to analyze some of the principles involved."

Moreover, it requires a lot of effort.

It might even affect your deal with Lord Sandru...

"No need to say anything like that."

I know the value of high-ether concentration alchemical pigments and a certificate to audit classes at a wizarding academy.

Ansu interrupted Tistu's seductive words.

Then, looking into the other person's eyes, which held a hint of surprise, he continued:

"If you want me to go easy on you during the test..."

How much are you prepared to wager?

"They deliberately changed the subject."

The matter has somehow reverted to the issue of attendance certificates.

Seeing that Ansu got straight to the point, Testu, whose thoughts had been disrupted, abandoned most of his prepared remarks.

He threw out the chips directly:

"If I pass the test."

I can provide ten superhuman corpses with specially enhanced bodies that can be used to mix alchemical pigments.

In addition, it can also help you join the extraordinary faction I belong to.

Even after achieving our goal, your status among us will be...

"No need."

Ansu interrupted Tistu's empty promises.

They're so stingy, even when they're just making empty promises.

I thought I could scam some deposits.

They wouldn't even release anything before the test.

He had absolutely no interest in the chips offered by Tistu.

For an ordinary person...

Even with a formula for alchemical pigments with an ether concentration of 15, it is impossible to achieve any effect in a short period of time.

However, I can quickly improve my various attributes and my proficiency in various knowledge areas.

Even before the entrance exams for the wizarding academy began.

Maybe I can raise my mystical attribute, which represents my talent in occultism, to 15 points.

This was used to formulate the corresponding alchemical pigments, which were then used to enhance abilities.

Thinking of this, Ansu casually dismissed Tistu:

"I remember it was a few days ago."

A highly talented mortician has created a new version of the "Death Breathing Technique" ahead of time.

Thus, he returned to the alchemy workshop.

Perhaps he has a greater talent for the occult and can pass the test.

After saying that, Ansu left the alchemy workshop directly.

Only Testu remained in the same spot.

"Since that's the case..."

We can only rely on the help of the wild wizards.

Looking in the direction Ansu had left, Testu made up his mind.

"The alchemical pigment formula with an ether concentration of 15 points, and the corresponding extraordinary materials, are mine."

My auditing pass to the wizarding academy is mine.

It... can only be mine!

...

A day passes in the blink of an eye.

In the living quarters of the burial people, in the room where Ansu was located.

"The new alchemical pigment is finally complete."

Looking at the alchemical pigments in the container, with their jet-black base and touches of gold, it resembled a starry sky.

And an additional 0.2 was added to the panel, thus achieving the [Mysterious] attribute of '5.35'.

Ansu nodded in satisfaction.

The mysterious attribute has been enhanced.

This means that the alchemical pigments are the same as the pigment formula I created.

I can then use it to improve my combat strength and increase the efficiency of acquiring proficiency.

Thinking of this.

Ansu dipped his paintbrush in the paint.

This resulted in the addition of elements resembling a starry sky to the paintbrush.

Immediately afterwards, Ansu glanced at the sunlight streaming into the room from outside the window.

Then he placed one hand above the table.

But he didn't put the paint on his hands.

Instead, it was applied to the reflection of the hand on the table.

Once the application was complete, Ansu's hand trembled slightly.

The jet-black base color of the paint, and the star-like specks of light, did not remain on the original surface of the table.

Instead, it swayed along with Ansu's hand.

A short while later.

As it was gently shaken, golden light began to spread to various parts of the shadow.

In the instant that the shadows spread everywhere, Ansu's shadows immediately began to surge like ocean waves.

It even gained thickness from this.

Furthermore, its thickness is increasing over time.

Its appearance is also constantly changing.

Until soon after, the churning and deformation ended together.

The human-shaped shadow that once existed has vanished.

Instead, there was a creature that was entirely black, resembling a giant dragon.

The golden specks from before still remained on various parts of the other person's body.

It's just not exactly the same as it was at the beginning.

These points of light formed patterns resembling vertical pupils.

As the sunlight shone and the miniature dragon swayed its body, the shape of its vertical pupils changed accordingly.

It was as if the other person's eyes, which were spread all over their body, were constantly opening and closing.

This is part of the effect of the alchemical pigments that Ansu previously developed.

Its name is "Shadow Dragon Transformation Pigment".

This alchemical pigment has the same effect as its name suggests.

It can transform shadows into shadow dragons.

Furthermore, the Shadow Dragon can unleash its dragon might and obey the commands of the Shadow Lord.

Even before that, Ansu had extracted a considerable amount of soul energy from the aura of the dead.

It was also added when mixing the alchemy pigments.

Thus, after the Shadow Dragon took shape, it also gained a soul and self-awareness.

Furthermore, due to Ansu's adjustments, even with a soul, the other party will still obey Ansu's commands 100%.

In other words, Shadow Dragon can be considered a member of Anzu's family.

"Although these golden patterns, which resemble eyes, can interfere with other people's perception."

However, it can also be considered an external manifestation of another kind of bloodline magic.

However... however, before testing the spell's effects.

There is another, even more important thing that needs to be tested.

Ansu thought to herself.

After having this thought, Ansu glanced around the room again.

Ultimately, a dagger was chosen for processing plant-based alchemical materials.

Then he casually tossed it towards Shadow Dragon.

The next moment, Shadow Dragon picked up the dagger with a flick of its tail.

The other party can change shape like an ordinary shadow.

However, simply following Ansu's instructions to pick up a dagger doesn't require using the ability to change form.

"It's quite flexible."

When combined with bloodline abilities, it can be quite useful.

Ansu made his own assessment of Shadow Dragon.

Followed by.

To test whether Shadow Dragon's ability was truly as he thought, capable of significantly increasing his proficiency acquisition efficiency.

Ansu immediately sent a thought to transmit the command into the Shadow Dragon's soul.