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

Testus's expression was very respectful, but he was thinking about something else.

"He doesn't even know the 'Ether Meditation Method' that the wizards in the academy have mastered."

They even call themselves wizards, and put on such an air of superiority.

Although he thought this in his heart, Testu didn't dare to say it out loud.

After all, the opponent's strength far surpasses that of themselves.

If it were actually spoken aloud, it might very well become part of that throne.

The wild wizard, seated on the throne of flesh and bone, said nothing after listening to Tistu recount the information about Anzu.

He would casually tap the flesh and bone beneath his fingers with his knuckles, producing a rhythmic tapping sound.

After another period of silence, a hoarse voice came from the other party:

"If Ansu's talent is really as strong as you say."

The top score on the Sandru Test, along with a spot auditing courses at the Wizarding Academy, could practically be considered his for the taking.

After pondering for a moment, the wild wizard made a decision.

"Several Bone Shepherds will come looking for him."

If you still refuse my kindness...

Then distort Anzu's memories and consciousness, rendering him useless against the academic wizard Sandru.

The wild wizard was not prepared to kill Anzu.

After all, Ansu was someone Sandru had his eye on.

Furthermore, Sandru has also made considerable investments in Ansu.

Killing him carelessly would likely incur Sandru's wrath.

Rather than doing something so strenuous and unrewarding.

It would be better to distort Ansu's memories and consciousness, and do it more thoroughly so that Sandru doesn't discover it.

Hearing the wild wizard's promise, Testu's initially apprehensive expression instantly transformed into one of overjoyed delight:

"Praise be to the wizard!"

"As long as I eliminate Anzu, I will definitely be able to obtain a seat at Sandru's school and bring you the occult knowledge from the wizarding academy!"

The wild wizard sitting on the throne of flesh and bones paid little attention to Tistu's words.

"The words you use to show your loyalty are meaningless."

All I need is knowledge from a wizarding academy, and knowledge that contains more of the extraordinary etheric knowledge.

After acquiring this knowledge...

As the wild wizard spoke, he immediately raised his head.

From there, one can look up at the ceiling painting located at the top of this basement.

In the center of the image is a person holding a torch.

Although no face is depicted, one can still feel the other's majesty.

And in all directions of the image.

They were a crowd kneeling and worshipping in the direction of the torches, their faces showing a mixture of excitement and fear.

Both the paints and the painting techniques were somewhat rudimentary.

It resembles a mural from a primitive tribe.

But the wild wizard didn't care about that.

When he looked at the torches in the picture, a hint of excitement appeared on his face.

Like the other people in this ceiling painting.

"The ancient wizards who were the first to master the knowledge of the occult are about to be fully revived."

At that time.

I will then be able to step onto the stage known as the wizarding world as a follower of ancient wizards.

As he spoke, the wild wizard's words became tinged with fanaticism.

"Once the ancient wizards regain control of the wizarding world, I will be able to obtain the advanced mystical knowledge and extraordinary materials that were sealed away by the wizards."

And then... he became a true wizard!

...

Half a day later.

[Knowledge - Alchemy Pigment Mixing Lv.2→Lv.3]

The moment the knowledge proficiency level was raised again.

Under the influence of mystical attributes linked to talents in occultism and alchemical pigments.

A stream of inspiration related to pigments kept flowing into Ansu's mind.

With the help of inspiration, my thoughts immediately became clear.

Some previously unclear knowledge, as well as the corresponding pigment mixing techniques, were also answered.

Ansu then seized upon these inspirations.

This is then combined with the alchemical pigment formula that was already half-completed.

Before long, a pigment recipe was created that could affect the current state of the elemental priest.

Then, amidst the continuous proficiency notification sounds, he processed the remaining alchemy materials.

Until it is integrated into a single gold pigment.

"The pigments have been mixed."

Now only the final step remains.

Ansu said.

Then the [Entry - Pigment Aura (Purple)] was activated, thus recreating a pigment that had been mixed before.

Upon hearing this, the elemental priest's previously pained expression immediately turned into one of excitement.

But when he noticed that Ansu didn't use a paintbrush to dip in paint, but instead applied one stroke of paint to the tips of two fingers, he had a few more questions.

What are you doing?

The elemental priest didn't understand.

But when I thought about how the other party learned extraordinary knowledge from a wizard, it seemed somewhat reasonable.

After all, the elemental priests had heard that wizards possessed almost omnipotent abilities.

You can achieve whatever you want at will.

However, the means to access each project are different.

Adjusting his breathing, the messenger ignored the pain in his body and soul. The elemental priest, though unsure why he was being instructed to do so, complied.

After a while.

Ansu walked back to the elemental priest's side and placed her paint-smeared finger on the priest's head. Just as the elemental priest was wondering why Ansu was doing this, Ansu gently lifted her finger.

next moment.

The elemental priest immediately felt his perspective rise a certain distance, and the pain in his body disappeared.

"Am I back to normal?"

The Elemental Priest's face lit up with joy.

But after noticing his current situation, he was taken aback.

In his vision, he found himself with two bodies.

One is a flesh and blood body corrupted by the flesh golem.

The other is his current semi-transparent body.

This translucent body was pulled out of the flesh and blood body by Ansu using two fingers.

"No, the treatment process is not over yet."

Ansu casually answered the elemental priest's question.

"I merely touched your soul through the paint, and incidentally disconnected it from your body."

That's why you temporarily lose the ability to feel pain in your physical body.

Next... is the final part.

As Ansu spoke, she glanced at a small box to the side.

It contained a ghostly blue flame.

And it was swaying gently, like the soul fire of the dead.

But this is not the true soulfire.

It was actually a gold-refining pigment that Ansu had recently mixed.

It was only because the previously collected fragments of soul fire were used as alchemy materials that this pigment acquired some of the properties of fire.

And that's exactly what Ansu needs right now.

After confirming that the flame-type pigment was also normal,

Ansu held the elemental priest's soul with her paint-covered fingers while picking up a paintbrush with her other hand.

And they probed toward the location of the dark blue flame-shaped pigment.