The Alchemist's Guide to Flesh and Blood Ascension

Three days later, at midday when the sun was shining brightly, Yonivore felt an intense urge to use his hands.

Under the neatly arranged old oak trees in the central square of Tircol College...

The recruitment booth of the Enlightenment Society was particularly eye-catching, with a copy of "The Bible" spread out on a spotless white tablecloth.

Two top students from the sanctuary were handing out flyers to passersby with polite business smiles.

Yonivore was like a headless fly aimlessly following the crowd, "accidentally" passing by the two of them.

"Excuse me, would you like to learn more about the Enlightenment Society?" The brown-haired female honor student smiled and handed over a flyer.

"We have weekly theological seminars...and outstanding graduates might be directly hired by the church after graduation?"

"Haha, that sounds really good," Yunevo scratched his head, revealing a curious and intrigued smile.

"Could you elaborate? I came here on the advice of senior student Coster. He said I could find true...redemption here?"

The girl's eyes lit up. "So you're the student that Senior Koster recommended! Please come with me!"

Eunice nodded, flattered, and followed the girl around the stall to a larger, old oak tree at the back.

There stood another outstanding male student, observing him with a calm gaze.

"The junior that Senior Koster mentioned... is him," the female honor student said softly.

The male honor student nodded, his gaze sweeping over the Level 2 Mage badge pinned to Yunefu's chest—a status that was occasionally highly sought after in this school.

"Yuri Rhine, is that right? I'm glad you still hold reverence and longing for the gods..."

His voice was so calm it almost sounded inhuman, and the rise and fall of his chest was unusually gentle.

"But joining the Enlightenment Society is not something that can be achieved simply through talent and aspiration."

Yonivore nodded solemnly.

"I understand... I will wholeheartedly become the embodiment of divine will, aiming to spread holiness to every corner of the world!"

After saying this, Yonivore felt that the goosebumps on his body wouldn't go away anytime soon.

But at least the male student who was an outstanding student seemed to enjoy it, and even patted him on the shoulder.

The male honor student's smile widened slightly. Satisfied, he withdrew his hand, took out a rather plain-looking holy emblem from his satchel, and solemnly placed it in Yonivore's outstretched hands.

"This is the symbol of the Enlightenment Society trainee members. Remember, whether you wear it or not... it means that you have received divine grace. You should regulate your every action with the 'scripture'."

"Thank you for your trust! Thank you for... God's will," Yonivo's voice was filled with excitement.

"Very good. I would love to see you at the presentation this afternoon," the male student nodded with satisfaction and walked back to the tree trunk somewhat mechanically.

……

The presentation was so boring, it was just as boring as browsing extracurricular activities.

The location was the college's small auditorium, the same back row by the window, the same time to slack off.

"God's grace is boundless! We should turn to our God and dedicate ourselves to Him!"

Oh—my God is great—

The senior students on the podium spoke with perfect intonation, eliciting responses from the audience in the front row. The freshmen were mostly curious, and most of them came hoping for a slim chance of "employment".

Yunevo lowered his head, pretending to be completely absorbed in the listening, and diligently wrote down his notes.

The older students, on the other hand, seemed to have lost their souls, their faces gentle, listening with almost unanimous focused attention.

At the end of the presentation, the male student who had previously presented the novice badge to Eunice walked to the front of the stage—now we know his name is "Eric".

The man who appeared to be the chairman announced something that delighted Yonivo.

"Fellow believers! God has bestowed upon me a new gift... He has shone the light of His practice upon the old dormitory behind the academy! We are the purifiers appointed by God, the believers who will spread the truth of the old dormitory throughout the world!"

"Tomorrow night, we will listen to His teachings and offer our humble but sincere strength to every brother and sister who comes!"

He clasped his hands together, and a warm golden light shone on each listener.

Many of the new students, feeling the magical power flowing within them, were clearly tempted...

Eric's gaze lingered on the faces of several promising new members, and he spoke solemnly.

"This will be your only way to demonstrate your piety and worth to God! The most outstanding will even have the opportunity to pursue 'advanced studies' in the church!"

A stir arose in the audience, and the older students made no attempt to hide their longing.

Eunice looked up and nodded to Eric, who responded with an approving and appreciative smile.

……

"Congressman Norton, I need to confirm again your contingency plans for the evacuation..."

Yonivore returned to his room and whispered into the miniature communication crystal that had been dialed.

"Tomorrow night, the old dormitory building of the college... I'm going to start the operation, and the evidence will be sent over later."

"Don't worry... Yunevo, everything is normal. Whether it's a raid or an infiltration, don't worry," Norton's voice came from the other end.

"Someone in the headquarters helped me up."

"But you need to understand that he can only act when there is solid evidence and your identity has been exposed... So remember to get to the rendezvous point as soon as possible after the mission is completed."

Yunefu responded and hung up the communication, repeatedly checking the medicines he was to take with him.

"Holy Disguise Potion, Dizziness Potion..." He had placed at least five different colored potions into his waist pouch.

Eric's announcement of the event seemed to be the moment he had been waiting for, but the risks were also obvious.

He dared not imagine the consequences of being exposed to the church.

Therefore, Yunevo only prepared two kinds of powerful attack potions, while the others were all "miracle potions" with all sorts of strange effects.

And... a necessary, grotesque, rough script.

……

In the mirror, Yonipo appeared exceptionally devout in the morning light. He made an inverted cross on his chest and pushed open the door, stepping into the crowd.

A faint golden light appeared on the surface of his skin, and even the old members of the Enlightenment Society couldn't help but take a few more glances at him, casting envious looks at him.

All day long, he mentally rehearsed almost every possibility and prepared a response for almost every possible situation.

But to be honest, Ionevoy had recently grown tired of racking his brains to improvise—so he had an idea.

Late at night, many withered vines climbed up the pale old dormitory building, and the door opened, letting in a stench mixed with the scent of sandalwood.

Eric opened his arms wide, his expression one of fervor.

Welcome, brothers and sisters!

Light burst forth from behind him, and Eric's voice trembled with excitement.

"Tonight, we... will witness a miracle together..."