It was already dark, but Baek Yu-Seol went out of Arcanium.
It was because he received a notification that the prototype of the item was completed, which he had contacted about a while after adjusting the mana lines last ti.
Moreover, he had so business with Beaurock Stonforge, so he headed straight to Alchemy City.
Arcanium and Alchemy City were located in the central part of the continent, so the distance between them was not far. Taking the Warp Hole a few tis would quickly get him there.
Of course, the price of the Warp Hole was burdenso, so trains were more popular. However, Stella's students could show their academy identification, and they would get it almost for free or at a significant discount, so there was no burden.
Upon arriving at the Alchemy City, he quickly made his way to the research institute of Alterisha. The research institute of the Alterisha, which had grown with various sponsorships and support, was originally attached to the basent of another building, but after swallowing a whole building sneakily for a few weeks, it now occupied a ten-story building entirely.
Since the introduction of the essence of Alchemy Engineering, the Items had grown explosively like this.
It was too early to be surprised by just a ten-story building. Anyway, the Alterisha would eventually devour this Alchemy City itself within a few months.
Clever.
When he knocked on the door of the 10th-floor office, a voice ca from inside.
"Co in!"
He opened the door and entered, and Alterisha, wearing her distinctive horn-rimd glasses, was organizing a pile of docunts on her desk.
"Wow... what is all this?"
"Being the president of the society, I have more things to worry about. Hehe..."
Even she laughed awkwardly after saying that. "I'm the president of the society..."
It was a smile tinged with a redness, as if she still couldn't believe the reality.
"Yeah. It's amazing."
As Baek Yu-Seol carefully examined the stacks of docunts, there were contents such as soone from the Mystic Tower wanting to collaborate in research, soone who wanted to work as a magic engineer despite being a mage, and soone who wanted to engage in technology joint developnt through sponsorship from a certain company, and so on.
Countless love calls for Alterisha.
"Now, sit here."
"Do you have to read all of this?"
"Hehe, it doesn't matter. I hired administrative staff. They've already gone ho for today."
It was a little past 6 p.m.
'I don't know who it is, but soone must really leave work on ti...'
As he was thinking such thoughts, Alterisha rummaged through the warehouse attached to the office and brought back a box, grumbling.
Baek Yu-Seol quickly rushed over and helped her place the large box on a nearby table.
"Ah, this is..."
"Yes. I tried implenting the things Yu-Seol ntioned. These are the three 'equipnt items' that can be imdiately deployed in actual combat."
Baek Yu-Seol quickly took out the equipnt from the box, one by one.
Dull-patterned bracelet, necklace, and ring. Although they didn't look like they could function as accessories, the built-in abilities were remarkable.
[Shield Bracelet]
[Grade: Low to dium]
[Description: Transforms into a forearm protector when activated.]
[Effects:]
[Strength 7%]
[Defense 9%]
[Mana 2%]
[Special Function: Shield (Level 1, 1,000BP)]
This was the primary function of the 'Item.' In addition to the ability to unfold a shield, it also significantly increased the stats.
Considering how challenging it was to raise stats, this was truly a significant effect.
Although the increase in stats was still modest, as the grade of the item increases, the effects would also increase dramatically. For now, this was already satisfying enough.
"Wow, the defense is a whopping 1,000. To improve efficiency to this level in just a few weeks... I can easily block a couple of spells with this, right?"
This shield was an ergency defense asure. While it couldn't deflect every magic attack, there were occasional attacks that couldn't be countered with a sword. Also, when he couldn't wield a sword at all, using this... might confuse his opponent by targeting their weak points.
"As expected, you can see it at a glance. Yes, I modified your mana circuit a bit according to my own thod, and the efficiency has greatly amplified."
Listening to her words, he examined the next item.
[Barrier Coating Necklace]
[Grade: Low to dium]
[Description: Activates a protective barrier coating that protects the entire body when worn.]
[Effects:]
[Agility 11%]
[Defense 14%]
[Mana 1%]
[Special Function: Body Barrier (Level 1, 125BP)]
[Damage absorption rate 3%]
"This... is really good."
As soon as he saw the options on the necklace, praise escaped from his lips. To already implent a body barrier as a necklace...
Despite being a low to dium-grade item, it was only a Class 1 shield because implenting a barrier that encompassed the entire body was extrely difficult and raising the defense was also challenging.
It required high-level magic.
Having a shield with a defense of 125 that enveloped the entire body was incredibly remarkable. While it might not be able to block significant attacks, it could reduce the damage from small scratches or grazing attacks.
Of course, one wrong Flash or misstep, and the barrier and everything else would be useless.
However, to reach a level where it could cover for a Flash mistake, one would need at least a Class 7 shield magic, which was currently impossible with the available technology.
Lastly, Baek Yu-Seol picked up the ring.
[Unknown Dagger Ring]
[Grade: Interdiate]
[Description: When used, the ring transforms into a handle, creating a mana dagger.]
[Effects:]
[Agility 14%]
[Perception 9%]
[Special Function:]
[Level 3 Magic Dagger]
[Duration: 5 minutes]
An interdiate-grade item.
It was probably the highest-quality item that could be created by Alterisha so far.
To implent a magic dagger with significant output into a ring...
"This is... truly..."
"How is it? I failed to implent the 'magic sword' you ntioned, but as a temporary asure, I was able to create sothing like this. The duration is still short, and the output is weaker than expected, but..."
"No, it's amazing. It's insane."
This magic dagger would remain dormant in his ring and could be used as a secret weapon when necessary. Unlike the Argento Sword, which depended on his 'breath' for its output, the magic dagger was activated by a fixed power embedded in the ring itself.
So, this magic dagger might be much more powerful than his Argento Sword in terms of pure destructive force.
"It's really impressive."
One might suggest that having items enchanted with offensive magic would be better, but that was impossible.
Unlike shields that simply stack defense, offensive magic required modifying the magic circle based on various factors such as trajectory and power. It was not sothing that could be expected from an item.
In conclusion, it was safe to say that artifacts commonly seen in stories, such as flas erupting from swords or fireballs being launched from rings, were practically impossible to create.
Of course, they didn't completely not exist, but...
Anyway.
"I'm satisfied. Extrely satisfied."
If one were to asure his satisfaction, it would be 1,000%.
Alterisha raised her thumb and spoke, while smiling mischievously as she tapped the box.
"Besides that, I also made 'consumable items.' They are still in the experintal stage, so there might be so defects..."
It indicated that proper experintation and verification had not been completed.
"There are so many."
"The sponsors requested samples. I set aside a few from there."
"Oh..."
The box was filled with items that were fundantally different from the cheap alchemy potions, such as fire potions, slippery potions, and cola potions, which were used as temporary asures.
"But the problem is, we don't have a way to explain how to use these in practical combat situations or any examples of their application..."
It seed that there was concern about how to promote those consumable items to the sponsors.
"Well... in that case, I'll take a few and record videos. Since there are plenty of practical experints to be done at Stella anyway."
"Ah, that's a good idea. Even though I'm not a certified magic warrior, if it's said that Stella's students used them, it would be quite plausible."
Baek Yu-Seol picked up the entire box. It contained a wide variety of items, including the ones he personally designed and the ones Alterisha invented herself.
"Oh, by the way, I heard there's sothing you need to discuss with Dr. Beaurock."
"Yes."
"He's been really busy lately. There seems to be so problem related to item trading, but I have no idea what it's about..."
Alterisha had a puzzled expression, as if her mind couldn't grasp anything beyond alchemy, but he imdiately understood what the issue was.
That was all there was to it.
Baek Yu-Seol had already finished planning how to confront Duke Atalek, using this matter to his advantage.
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