leonardwarren Chapter 227 Advances to Level 1 Alchemist, Talent Exceeds 5000, Panel Upgrade!
Chapter 227 Advances to Level 1 Alchemist, Talent Exceeds 5000, Panel Upgrade!
Chapter 227 Advances to First-Ring Alchemist, Talent Exceeds 5000, Panel Upgrades!
After half an hour.
In the laboratory.
Ian stood there, while Augusto and Thea sat not far away.
"This time, both the theoretical and practical assessments will be conducted by the two of us."
Augusto looked at Ian.
Since he was the one who proposed the three-month time limit, he decided to come and see for himself.
That way, Ian won't have any excuse for failing.
He still didn't think Ian could succeed.
More likely, it's a desperate gamble when time has run out.
As for Thea, she just happened to be in the lab, so he dragged her over.
"Teacher, actually his analytical skills are quite good, including the new runes."
Thea used her mental powers to transmit a message to Augusto.
Augusto remained calm and transmitted his voice, "The wartime project team is not just about simply analyzing runes. As the war drags on, our main task is to develop and crack these runes. Moreover, runes are complex and diverse, and fire runes alone are far from enough."
Thea thought about it for a moment, and realized that was indeed the case.
Shut your mouth.
"Let's start the test."
Augusto looked up at Ian.
"Regarding the theoretical test, I will ask you questions directly, and you will answer them. If you can satisfy me with six out of ten questions, you will pass."
"Yes, sir."
"First, a basic question: please explain the various methods of branding runes, and their advantages and disadvantages," Augusto said.
"There are many types of branding runes, but there are mainly four types: engraving knife branding, energy penetration, elemental fusion, and mental energy vibration."
Branding with a carving knife is the most common, oldest, and relatively stable method, but it cannot handle fine internal processing and has requirements for the materials used.
Energy penetration uses a high-density energy flow to directly ablate rune patterns on the material surface, which is more effective, but leaves energy residue.
Element fusion involves fusing specific solutions and materials into a single, integrated form, which yields excellent results but has a high failure rate.
Finally, the mental energy vibration uses pure mental energy to induce resonance within the material, causing it to arrange into a runic structure. This is the highest level and most ideal method; there are no seams, no losses, and it can even imbue the material with a unique spirituality. However, it requires a very high level of control over the wizard's mental energy,” Ian replied quickly.
During these two months, he used his photographic memory to read a great deal of material.
Therefore, the theoretical foundation is also very solid.
"Very good." Augusto nodded in satisfaction.
They continued to ask questions, and each one became more difficult and tricky than the last.
However, Ian still managed to answer each question correctly one by one by accumulating knowledge.
"Your foundation is quite solid; it seems you haven't wasted any time these past three months," Augusto said.
Although there were many problems with the details, it was simply because Ian lacked crafting experience.
Being able to answer to this extent at least meets the minimum requirements for a first-level alchemist.
"Then let's begin the refining process."
He spoke slowly.
"OK."
Ian arrived at the testing table, where various materials for white crystal staffs were already laid out.
Begin refining.
Fiery red spiritual energy threads slowly appeared, but at the same time they were accompanied by a strange flame. The moment they appeared, Augusto and Thea stood up at the same time.
"How is this possible? It seems to be some kind of witchcraft, and it's been imbued with the power of forging?"
Augusto was deeply shaken.
This is almost a fusion of two witchcraft into one, which shows that Ian has a very deep understanding of both witchcraft, something that even alchemists with more than ten years of experience might not be able to achieve.
The level of proficiency is simply astonishing.
But you have to remember that it's only been three months since he passed on his skills to Ian!
And looking at Thea beside her, her eyes were indeed somewhat shaken.
She was a renowned first-ring advanced alchemist in the academy, with outstanding talent, but she thought carefully, could she reach this level in three months? Putting aside the fusion of witchcraft, just look at this flame, she was clearly quite proficient.
Is it possible?
It seems impossible!
She pursed her lips, her beautiful eyes looking at Ian, her expression gradually changing.
"Let's take a look first."
Augusto said in a deep voice, curious whether Ian's proficiency in other witchcraft and the crafting process were similar. "The Microscopic Eye seems to have a very high level of precision as well."
He looked into Ian's eyes and thought to himself.
soon.
Refining process.
This part was just average; I could only say I was very skilled at it, but there was nothing particularly special about it.
But considering that Ian only studied for two or three months, he can definitely be called an alchemical genius.
Looking at the final product.
He pursed his lips and said, "Come to my office."
"Ian, your talent is even greater than I imagined. From now on, you will be a formal intermediate researcher."
"Augusto said, looking at Ian.
"Thank you, sir."
Ian expressed his gratitude.
"Although you have passed the assessment for a first-level alchemist, you are still far from being excellent."
Augusto cautioned, "An alchemist needs to master techniques and various crafting skills. For example, your staff, while demonstrating decent proficiency, is only at an average level."
Ian nodded.
Witchcraft artifacts are also classified by quality, just like witchcraft itself, into three levels: common, excellent, and superb.
Indeed, just as Augusto said, he was merely a beginner as an alchemist.
"So I'm giving you permission to go to the Manufacturing Department. There are plenty of refining opportunities there. You can give it a try. You'll also get contribution points and battle merits," Augusto said.
Ian's eyes lit up immediately.
It's important to know that he has always lacked opportunities to practice.
The wartime project team was good, but there was little repetitive practice, so he even considered switching departments in the past two months.
But now it seems that it's no longer necessary.
"To become a qualified alchemist, you'll need to master at least a dozen alchemical techniques, as well as some accompanying witchcraft. Good luck," he encouraged, then added, "And you probably joined the Alchemy Department hoping for a recommendation from the department, right?"
"Yes."
Ian nodded.
"This is no simple matter. The Alchemy Department has two spots, and our project team has one. But let me tell you, there are three wizards competing for it. One of them is from your batch, an intermediate alchemist, and his father is a second-ring alchemist. The other one is from the previous batch, and he is already close to the late stage of the first ring alchemist, just one step away from becoming an advanced alchemist." Augusto then changed the subject.
"What?"
Ian was taken aback.
He continued, "The five-year assessment period for the elite sequence also has a deeper meaning. It is actually a time point to help the last batch of promising wizards advance to the late stage of the first ring, and after that comes all-out war."
Ian was shaken.
I never expected to receive such bad news today.
"Does a total war have to happen?" he asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Resources are constantly being depleted. In recent years, the Alchemy Department's resource supply has been decreasing year by year, but the Second Ring is increasing in number, requiring more and more resources. Therefore, war to seize resources is inevitable." Augusto shook his head.
"So I actually suggest that if you really want to advance to the elite tier, you can change departments as soon as possible. I will definitely give you a fair assessment based on your contribution to the department at that time."
His meaning was very clear.
I just felt that even though Ian had outstanding alchemical talent, his opponents were two experienced alchemists.
It would be very difficult for him to surpass them based on his military achievements.
"I see."
Ian nodded, but had no intention of backing out.
Even if he withdraws, he can only go to the front line, which is highly dangerous, and he may not be able to gain more military merits.
But here.
Five years is enough time for him to elevate alchemy to a very high level.
With greater proficiency, it is entirely possible to achieve even greater military exploits.
This had already happened when he was in the school of thought.
Whether it's improving products or developing corresponding extraordinary materials, one could potentially gain enormous military achievements.
However, this requires him to first raise his alchemy skills to a very high level.
So I'll probably have to go to the manufacturing department for a while from now on.
A sense of urgency also arose in his heart.
A full-scale war is imminent in five years.
Then we must secure this elite sequence and advance to the late stage of the first ring.
This will give them a better chance of survival in war.
Goodbye, Augusto.
He accepted a task and continued crafting the white crystal staff.
Seven days later.
A new monthly meeting.
Ian walked out of the laboratory, but the three bronze stars on his cuff had turned into one silver star.
This signifies the status of a first-level novice alchemist.
The name tag on his chest indicated his status as a mid-level researcher.
"Ian, you... have advanced to the first level of alchemy."
As soon as he stepped out the door, he saw Motuo staring at his star with a dumbfounded expression.
Mouth wide open.
It hasn't been that long.
Three months ago, he wasn't even a zero-level alchemist. Could it be that he actually had a foundation?
His expression changed, and he was about to say hello, but after a moment's hesitation, Ian had already walked past him.
"Should we go after them?" His eyes flickered, but in the end he didn't.
He's just a novice alchemist; that doesn't mean anything.
soon.
Ian arrived at the conference room.
Many wizards noticed his change, and their expressions changed as well.
Although Nico's gaze toward Ian was still angry, the anger had noticeably diminished.
Instead, there is a scrutiny.
However, he still didn't say a word to Ian.
"Ian, hello, I'm Hayden." Ian was still sitting in the back as usual, and a wizard with long blue hair smiled at him.
Not only Hayden, but also some of the other wizards around greeted Ian.
Although the number is still not very large.
But this is still the person Ian has met the most in the past three months.
"Hello, Ian."
Ian responded amicably.
Once they were a little more familiar, he also asked Hayden about the wizards who were competing with him for the department's recommendation.
"You've come to the right person," Hayden said with a smile, pointing to the right ahead.
A wizard with gray hair and gray eyes, his face bearing an obvious arrogance.
"This is Connor. His father is a second-ring alchemist in the Alchemy Department, and he himself is a mid-level first-ring alchemist," Hayden said.
"A second-generation alchemist?"
Ian looked over.
Connor seemed to notice his gaze and gave him a disdainful look.
Although Ian's teacher is Kieran, this is the Alchemy Department.
"The other one is called Walsh, who is said to be just waiting to advance to the late stage of the first ring in the advancement sequence." Hayden then looked at a wizard with slightly reddish hair on the side.
He looked at Ian with a smile on his face, but his gaze was resolute.
"One is from a privileged background, the other has strong personal connections; this recommendation is hard to come by!"
Ian remarked with a sigh.
But he would never give up.
He looked at the exchange list for the resources needed to advance to the later stage of the first level, and found that they were completely restricted from purchase. Even battle merits were not easy to obtain, and only greater merits were available, and there were several other items as well.
Moreover, the elite sequence also has advantages in the secret realm, which he is even less likely to let go of.
The things he's learning are getting increasingly difficult and take more and more time; only the secret realm can speed things up.
"Mental strength and combat achievements."
After the meeting, Ian returned to the lab, pondering the two main requirements of the elite sequence.
Military merits can't be rushed; you can only accumulate them slowly while looking for a good opportunity to make a large sum.
However, one's mental strength must definitely meet the standard.
His current mental strength progress is only five, and it has been about five months since he advanced.
On average, one point per month.
One year is twelve o'clock, and five years is sixty o'clock.
Even with improved talent, one must consider that improving mental strength is becoming increasingly difficult.
Maintaining balance means sixty.
If the increase in difficulty exceeds the increase in talent, the progress may not reach level 60.
However, the requirement for the elite sequence is 70.
But that's not his goal. He not only wants 70, but also hopes to reach around 100 within five years, and ideally, be able to advance directly.
"We can't neglect improving our talents, and we can also try other directions."
Ian decided to ask Kieran when he got back; he was sure Kieran had a lot of experience.
It's been almost three months.
Several days later.
A new quarterly performance review.
But this time, several wizards were missing from the list of wizards who arrived.
Neither Al nor Bren were present.
"They're competing for the elite ranks, and now that they've joined the fray, they can't just go back," Flynn whispered to him.
It turned out to be the case.
Ian nodded.
Flynn glanced at the star on Ian's cuff but didn't think much of it.
He kept thinking that since Ian dared to choose the Alchemy Department, he must have a certain foundation in alchemy.
Sofia nodded at him.
After all, the Alchemy Department is also a connection, and it might come in handy at a crucial moment.
At this point, her feelings for Ian were no longer the same as before.
Soon Kieran arrived.
After finishing the lecture, he calmly said, "From now on, the assessment will be held once a year."
Because of the war, he also had to adjust his coursework.
After the group left...
Ian then went to Kiran.
"To improve mental strength, it's actually quite simple. One way is to buy some rare treasures and potions that can enhance mental strength. However, there's a second way: to improve your meditation skills."
Seeing Ian advance to the first level of alchemy, Kieran decided to give him some pointers.
"Enhancing meditation techniques?"
Ian was somewhat stunned.
He felt that if it was just about improving proficiency, Kieran wouldn't have mentioned it separately.
"The meditation methods we learn were created by wizards in the past. They are often more suitable for the individual, but not necessarily for the wizard who is learning them. During the meditation process, with experience, the wizard can modify them to be more suitable for himself."
Kieran said, "At the same time, every meditation method has its flaws. You can choose to supplement it with other meditation methods, but this is difficult and requires a lot of time, depending on each wizard's situation."
"You can take a look at this in your spare time. It's a modified version of the Four Elements Resonance Meditation Method, based on my past learning experience."
He tossed a notebook to Ian.
"Thank you, teacher."
Ian expressed his gratitude.
He really hadn't expected it to be like this.
"I don't think we'd give it to a regular wizard, but your magical talent might be able to help. Even if you incorporate something new, it could improve your meditation efficiency and the strength of your magic," Kieran said.
"But don't spend too much time on it; you don't have time to waste."
"clear."
Ian said he understood.
night.
At Flynn Salon, he told Ian Horton that the wizarding school had begun to integrate into their organization.
Profits will increase soon.
Back at the Alchemy Department, Ian opened Kieran's notebook.
It records that he incorporated other knowledge into the first two levels of his Four Symbols Meditation Method!
This has significantly improved its efficiency.
Even the mobilization of mental energy has led to an increase in power and other aspects.
Ian was surprised.
But he soon discovered a problem: it was too difficult and would take years. Even Kieran only tried it after he had time to advance to the second ring, and he only managed the first two levels.
The biggest challenge is identifying what is missing.
This will take a lot of time.
Ian glanced at it and had no choice but to give up; he didn't have that much time.
However, you can consider trying out the knowledge that Kieran has been exploring, but there's no rush.
He's only just mastered meditation; he'll learn more about it first.
In the blink of an eye.
Another month has passed.
After finishing his work, he would go to the manufacturing department.
As an academy, it already had a relatively mature production line, so he joined the production line for the white crystal staff and took charge of the last part.
In the blink of an eye.
Three months have passed.
this day.
Ian completed the forging of the last white crystal staff.
"Crafting proficiency for the 'White Crystal Staff' has been upgraded to Master level, and talent points have increased by 200."
Talent: 4900 → 5100
"Talent surpasses 5000, panel unlocks: Skills complete!"