paranoianovel Chapter 246 Alchemy Doll, Master-Level Solidification Body Tempering Method, 2nd Ring Debut
Chapter 246 Alchemy Doll, Master-Level Solidification Body Tempering Method, 2nd Ring Debut
Chapter 246 Alchemy Doll, Master-Level Solidification Body Tempering Method, Second Ring Debut
The atmosphere in the conference room was so heavy it was almost frozen.
Augusto stood at the very front, with a tantalizing doll standing not far to his side.
A three-meter-tall metal body, covered in dark red patterns, with intricate gear structures faintly visible at the joints...
At this point, the alchemical doll was partially broken, and some of its internal structure could even be seen.
"This is a new type of alchemical doll that Crimson Eyes deployed to the battlefield a few days ago, named Balrog."
Augusto raised his hand.
A light screen appeared, displaying the image.
In the scene, three to five such puppets form a witch formation, directly confronting a small team of more than ten first-ring wizards.
"Compared to the previous generation of Balrog!"
"This generation's defense has increased by at least 30%, the core runes are encrypted with three layers, and also—"
Augusto paused for a moment, then continued, "They actively absorb the surrounding fire elements to repair their own damage. So far, ten first-ring wizards have died at their hands on the front lines, and three watchtowers have also been destroyed."
The wizards below immediately became serious.
The previous version of the Fire Demon was already a great threat to the Heart of Elements.
Not to mention this version.
Their brows immediately furrowed.
Ian sat in the back row; his gaze was fixed on the doll.
Deep within his pupils, a faint golden light flickered—the microscopic eye was operating automatically.
Observing the alchemical doll.
I don't know what's inside, but Ian saw quite a few Darkfire Rune cores outside.
"This alchemical doll is used much more often than armor-type magical artifacts."
Ian narrowed his eyes slightly.
"In short, I don't care what methods you use, you must provide a solution as soon as possible."
Augusto looked toward the front, especially at several senior researchers, including Ian.
"Teacher, will any second-level alchemists be involved?"
Thea asked at this moment.
Everyone then came to their senses. Yes, if it was really that important, why didn't the second-ring wizards take action?
"The Balrog is just one of them, but there are other, even greater threats. Currently, the second-ring alchemists in the academy all have their own tasks, but I will stay behind to help you dismantle this alchemical puppet. I may come over from time to time," Augusto said.
Ian nodded in agreement.
It seems that this change was something Crimson Eyes had been planning for a long time.
But this is something he has been looking forward to for a long time.
As long as you make a sufficient contribution in this event, you should have no problem getting a recommendation spot.
Moreover, Ian is confident.
The rest is unclear, but dark fire runes are his forte.
"I divided it into five parts, and each senior researcher chose one part," Augusto continued.
The project team happens to have five senior researchers.
"I choose the armor section."
Without hesitation, Ian spoke first, choosing what he was best at.
"Sure, you've been researching Darkfire Runes. If it doesn't work, you can come to the department for help."
Augusto said.
It wasn't that he looked down on Ian; it was mainly that Ian's focus had always been on improving magical artifacts.
This is completely different from the current emergency.
"clear.
"
Ian naturally understood his subtext.
That means if it doesn't work, you should hand the task back.
Not far away, a senior researcher raised his eyebrows slightly, but his gaze turned to Connor, who was not far behind him.
It seems they received a signal.
"I'll choose to crack the system."
He chose to say.
This is what Connor's father excels at.
Augusto saw this but didn't say much, if Auf really had the ability to help them solve this problem.
That would naturally be the best.
"It's a pity about Ian, but even if we don't have him, we can consider the department's quota."
Augusto glanced at Ian.
Of course, there are downsides to this as well, namely the potential loss of the academy's huge reward.
This time it's not just a minor skirmish like before.
He even hoped that Connor would lend a hand and get Ophdo involved so that the mission could be resolved quickly.
Otherwise, he would be under a lot of pressure!
"The first step is to dismantle the armor and obtain the wizard runes contained within."
In the laboratory, Ian was assigning tasks to the wizards.
"Hayden, and Finney, be careful not to damage your armor," Ian said to the two men in front of him.
The former needs no further explanation.
The latter was a wizard named Finney, a junior researcher, who wore a monocle and was hunched over.
"Don't worry, Lord Ian, we will definitely be the first to finish." Finney looked at Ian with burning eyes.
He was an admirer of Ian, which was the only reason he joined the lab.
"OK."
Ian nodded, realizing he still found it difficult to adapt to the way men looked at him.
Hayden, on the other hand, was much calmer.
"Lord Ian's laboratory has just opened, and there isn't even a single intermediate researcher yet. The gap between them and other groups is too great, especially for Connor."
Hayden sighed inwardly.
He was well aware of the rivalry between Ian and Connor, but he also understood how difficult it was.
There's a high probability that O'F will make a move.
In other words, they had to snatch the gold from the jaws of the second-level alchemist.
That's impressive!
"Lord Ian can definitely do it!" Finney said confidently, believing in Ian's abilities.
Because the major dismantling had already been completed by the Second Ring Road, they quickly completed this process.
"Next is to decrypt the core runes."
Ian frowned, looking at a section of the armor in front of him and the runes that were faintly visible on it.
However, at this moment, the rune was covered by layers, and only part of the rune composition could be seen.
It is clearly the encryption method used by Crimson Eye.
"The Darkfire Rune system seems to be an improvement on the previous runes, and it's also encrypted!"
Ian grinned.
Deciphering the runes is only the first step; a solution to decipher them must also be developed.
That's not easy!
but...
"I'm already at Master level for most of these runes!"
Ian squinted.
Reaching Master level with a rune signifies that one's understanding of that rune has reached its peak.
He could also see the supplementary aspects of witchcraft, and only needed to think in those directions.
Therefore, his advantage is actually quite significant.
"Let's begin then."
Ian immediately began the analysis, during which he used the Forging Hand and the Microscopic Eye.
"That's not enough. Let's start learning the three-ring parts of these two tomorrow."
Looking at the somewhat blurry image, he made a decision.
This battle to break through the impasse will definitely not be something that can be accomplished in ten days or half a month; it will be a protracted war.
It will take a long time.
So he felt he could start learning the later parts of the two alchemical spells without wasting any time.
Of course, this can be done simultaneously.
With that in mind, Ian began the analysis.
On the other side...
Hayden kept glancing in their direction as he disassembled his armor.
He was also very curious.
Whether Ian can figure it out is another question, since these are completely different directions. Is he just a genius in research and development, or...?
"but...
'
He glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw that half of the runes had already appeared under Ian's hand, and he was immediately stunned.
No.
and many more.
What kind of speed is that?
He shook his head, then looked again, and the progress had accelerated once more.
By the time he finished dismantling the armor in front of him, Ian had already finished analyzing the rune.
It appears to be a zero-ring rune.
But this speed...something seems off.
Disassembling the runes takes time.
During this time.
Ian didn't waste any time; he meditated in the meditation room to restore his mental energy, which didn't affect anything.
After all, Ian can now venture deep into the Wind Abyss.
But by this time he was already in the late stage of the first ring.
The third layer is mainly earth-based. Although the Wind Abyss also has some earth-based magic, it is still far less than the wind element.
"When the time comes, try to find a way to train in the Earth Ring. You can ask Sam."
Ian pondered.
You can also ask if you can buy some materials from there at a cheaper price.
Since advancing in rank, he no longer needs wind copper; instead, it has transformed into earth vein crystal.
One gram of advanced material costs 500 contribution points, and you need about one gram a day.
Whether this meditation method is top-notch or not is another matter, but the materials chosen are all among the best.
Ian also felt a bit of numbness in his teeth.
"We'll rely on this special event."
Ian shook his head.
This is a major event affecting the academy, and the rewards will be even greater than those for improving the magical artifacts.
That's what he needs.
Otherwise, he really wouldn't be able to bear this cultivation.
Sam quickly replied to him.
"I'll go ask."
In the blink of an eye.
Five days have passed.
Augusto returned to the laboratory to offer assistance and check on the progress.
But he found it was much slower than he had imagined.
Encryption is a problem for most wizards and requires a lot of time.
"Oh dear, this won't do!"
He frowned.
They soon arrived at the laboratory where Connor was.
"We've analyzed two first-ring runes and seven zero-ring runes. Not bad, not bad."
Augusto nodded in satisfaction.
Even without Ouf's intervention, this laboratory is already quite powerful.
"Connor was a great help here; he played an important role," the senior researcher in the lab said with a smile.
Augusto nodded, but inwardly sighed for Ian.
The wizard before them was named Finley, one of Connor's father's henchmen, and would naturally do everything in his power to help Connor.
"Perhaps we can help him find a way in the department."
He felt it was time to start looking.
Ian is worth it; given his current fame, he can certainly secure a recommendation spot.
The only difference is that what you achieve on your own is different from what you achieve through connections.
Problems may arise in the future.
"Let's check on Ian first."
He took a deep breath, arrived at the door of Ian's laboratory, knocked, and entered.
"This is?"
As soon as he entered, he saw Ian meditating with his eyes closed not far away, while the other researchers were disassembling the armor.
Although Ian had already noticed that Ian had opened his eyes, gotten up, and was walking towards him, he still couldn't help but frown.
"He was about to say something."
Then Ian said, "Minister, we've analyzed five first-ring runes so far, and about a dozen zero-ring runes. I don't have enough manpower here, so I hope we can get more people over here."
"What?"
Augusto was taken aback at first.
I almost thought I misheard.
"Minister, these are the runes that have been analyzed." Hayden tactfully presented the analyzed runes.
Augusto remained silent.
But his eyes widened even more.
"Okay, I'll get some manpower from other departments in the Alchemy Department. Just tell me what equipment you need."
Augusto nodded.
Looking at Ian, his expression changed step by step, as if he hadn't expected Ian to have such expertise in this area.
Is this what genius is?
That's terrifying!
"The later part of the first ring is stronger than the middle part."
After Augusto left, Ian attempted to learn the Microscopic Eye, adding a core rune that greatly increased the power of the spell.
This is the difference caused by a single rune.
Even at this moment, the power of the Microscopic Eye has increased by nearly 30%.
The same goes for the forging hand.
"but.
"
Looking at the panel, Ian realized that, in terms of skills, besides the ones he had just learned, there was another spell that was about to reach the master level.
After entering the secret realm last time, I had already reached a proficiency level of over 300 in the second level of the Henggu Body Tempering Technique.
He's just one step away from master level.
In addition, although Ian was busy analyzing runes, he did not fall behind and was still learning.
at last.
Five more days later.
Ian analyzed a new first-level intermediate rune, which was an extension of a master-level rune he had learned.
So it didn't take much effort.
After finishing the analysis, he made an excuse to temporarily leave the alchemy department and return home.
Begin practicing the Henggu Body Strengthening Method.
Numerous fine runes seemed to penetrate his muscles, constantly strengthening his body.
at last.
Several hours later.
Ian's body seemed to radiate a layer of silver light.
"Reaching Master level in the Constant Body Tempering Technique (Level 2) grants an additional 200 to your talent."
Talent: 7800 → 8000
"Finally, we've broken through."
Ian felt the changes, as if he could control his muscles.
This was something that couldn't be done before.
"Reaching the master level at the second level allows me to manipulate my body more subtly and freely."
Ian was overjoyed.
Similarly, this also means that he can absorb more of the essence of the burning iron and reach the full steel muscle level more quickly.
"Now we can focus all our efforts on the Darkfire Rune."
Ian took a deep breath.
There are many runes on the armor, including some that are from the late-game first ring, but it doesn't need to be fully analyzed.
He only needs to select some core runes.
Then you can make targeted adjustments.
that's enough.
This step requires him to upgrade these improved runes to Master level, but it won't be too difficult, since they are basically improvements on the previous runes.
Here he thought of Connor's father.
Second-level alchemist.
In the past few days, the parsing speed on the other side has also increased dramatically, even surpassing his.
This is not normal.
It is quite obvious that O'F was involved.
If a second-level alchemist were to make a move, and the opponent went all out, he naturally wouldn't bother comparing them.
but.
"Your main focus is on the academy. While your energy is far superior to mine, my stats aren't to be underestimated either."
Ian took a deep breath.
You have the ability, and I have the ability too.
He even has the ability to compensate for his shortcomings, as long as he can learn the knowledge he needs. In terms of finding flaws, his ability surpasses that of all the wizards in the academy.
"Then let's go."
"Let me see if a second-ring wizard is really that invincible!"
"Truly a genius!"
the other side.
Ouf listened to Connor's report, including his analysis of the runes.
Ian and his group were almost identical.
But he did lend a hand a few times.
He truly deserves to be called the rising star of the academy's alchemy department; his talent is indeed remarkable.
"But don't worry, right now everyone has only obtained the runes, but we need to thoroughly analyze them, find the problems, and develop solutions."
These are all things that your father excels at, and even though I have very limited time now, Ian can't compare to them.
This spot is still yours.
"Of said calmly."
Connor lowered his head, knowing he was no match for Ian, and he was so ashamed he didn't want the spot.
but....
In the end, he didn't say anything.
In the end, he couldn't bear to give up the spot.
"I don't want to waste my own time either," I said, "I'm sorry, Ian."
He let out a long sigh.