Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 854 Imaginary Space (4-in-1)

Not long after, in the Box family castle.

Roy and Grinna were invited inside to discuss the issues they had previously discussed.

"Lord Navax, you've come back this time intending to settle down here and not leave?"

Immigration policies are tightening now, but there are still ways to achieve this indirectly. Moreover, your ancestors were native-born Saqqan citizens, which provides a legal basis for this.

"That's exactly why I've come. I would be very grateful if you could offer any guidance."

"Ah, leave it to me!"

Within minutes, Roy solved a problem that an ordinary spy might never be able to solve in his entire life.

Within a reasonable and legal framework, they settled in Qatar, the capital city of a fifth-level civilization.

At least, a way out has been found.

Roy then skillfully changed the subject, avoiding these mundane matters and instead offering "emotional value" to the wealthy heiress who had been so eager to help him.

"You're so kind..."

"It is my greatest honor to have met such a warm and beautiful sister as you."

"If it weren't for your help, I wouldn't know what to do. I might have ended up on the streets in a few days."

Grinna: "..."

She was then shocked to discover that an extra 100 million Star Dollars had appeared in the private account of Nakvas that she managed.

As the currency of a Type 5 civilization, this money is quite valuable, enough to purchase a warship in a lower-level civilization of the Interstellar Alliance.

Even in Qatar, you can obtain the right to use the apartment you previously rented for over 100 years, and you can also be exempt from various management fees and daily expenses and various public resources.

Many interstellar refugees never integrate into this world, and the root cause lies in the economy.

With their meager income, it is simply not enough to cover the cost of daily life, leaving them to live in poverty for life, struggling for any opportunity to make money.

Of course, even so, the basic guarantees provided by advanced civilizations out of humanitarianism are enough for them to regard this place as paradise.

Many refugees come here at great cost for this reason, living the most impoverished lives.

This doesn't stop them from showing off from time to time and boasting to their relatives and friends.

……

"Did you know that the second young lady just gave you 100 million star coins?"

After leaving the Box family castle, Grinna told Roy about it.

"Really? There was an unexpected bonus?"

Roy looked up at his watch and only then noticed the text message he had received.

"It's just a small token of my appreciation, please don't take offense..."

She wanted to spend money on "Navax" but didn't want to hurt his pride, so she felt embarrassed and guilty.

Roy comforted her, saying, "Please don't feel offended. I like money. If you want to support me, please transfer money to me whenever you want!"

Grinna was amazed when she saw it.

"Is this okay?"

All I can say is that the Great Wizard truly lives up to his name; his shamelessness is something I could never hope to match.

However, after sending the message, Roy added, "This isn't a long-term solution. We need to find more sources of income."

"Huh? I thought you were going to try and win over this Miss Stina!"

Grinna said, somewhat surprised.

"So what should we do now? Go out and look for a job?"
However, just like with income, you can't demonstrate any abilities beyond what Navax possesses; otherwise, being collected by big data will cause serious problems.

Roy said, "No, what I mean is, find a few more older sisters or wealthy ladies. We can't give up the whole forest for one tree."

Grinna: "..."

Wow, you're really something!

They really don't want to take any detours.

But before Roy could even begin his Aquaman operation, Stina came knocking on his door, showering him with concern and attention.

At first, she thought she shouldn't be so presumptuous, but rather learn about His Excellency Navax XV through the internet before gradually making contact and pursuing him.

Upon learning that he was currently at a low point in his life, having not only lost his fleet and his family business, but also his personal safety, I couldn't help but feel compassion and quickly took the initiative to visit him to offer my help.

She really didn't know how to please others, so she could only imitate her suitors and keep sending them all sorts of gifts.

From clothing, food, shelter, and transportation to all kinds of entertainment, everything was readily available, and Roy quickly began living a life of luxury in this strange, alien world.

In contrast, Grina was in a much worse situation.

It seems that Stina is jealous of her.

Because she is now living with this down-on-his-luck young master as his personal maid.

Stina used her connections to thoroughly investigate her identity and background, and even made several probing questions.

Fortunately, she had arranged everything before coming here, and the identity she used was genuine, which allowed her to pass through smoothly.

However, this was also a twist of fate, as it tested the reliability of the identity resources.

Because the database that Stina was using in private was no longer at the civil administration level, but involved military matters.

……

Another day, in the metal apartment.

Roy gave the order to turn off the holographic projection screen, then squinted and leaned back on the fluffy sofa to rest.

Several "Chubi Beasts" that looked like big cats and rabbits came closer, wanting to get close to him.

These alien monsters are very affectionate and intelligent companion animals.

They are able to sense and understand human emotions to a certain extent, and even resonate with them.

Therefore, friendly fragrances can have a remarkable effect on them.

Compared to complex humans, Roy felt more comfortable being with these small animals. After checking them and confirming that they were normal, he got a few to keep at home.

As a result, Stina thought he was "very kind-hearted" and they found themselves to be even more compatible.

Because she is also a well-known "pet fan" on the internet, and a mysterious and wealthy blogger in the cute pet category, she keeps many rare pets at home.

Finding a job is much harder than I imagined!
Becoming a star is even more difficult than that!

Since the topic was normal, Roy simply started chatting with "maid" Grina.

"I've also discovered that almost all the jobs that humans can do have been replaced by artificial intelligence, and the vast majority of citizens are supported and have achieved true financial freedom."

Moreover, the film and television industry and various artistic creations in this world have almost no market left.

If the goal is to create retro-style films, aiming for award-winning art films, then it has some merit.

However, pursuing a commercial path is virtually impossible.

"Yes, I misunderstood before."

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No investigation, no right to speak.

This principle applies to both the wizarding world and this technological world.

This led Roy to quickly realize that his previous ideas, which he had come up with on a whim after only reading some intelligence, were simply not feasible.

However, the previous line of thinking was not much different: going into the service industry to gain fame, fortune and status is indeed much safer than going to university or research institute.

Although Navax comes from a family with military backgrounds, it is reasonable to expect him to demonstrate some military skills and knowledge of various weapons and armaments.

However, if one displays remarkable talent in other fields, such as metallurgy, chemical industry, or even in mathematical and theoretical physics, it would be far too conspicuous.

A god-level civilization is not so easy to deal with; they will definitely investigate your background thoroughly to find flaws.

It's fair to say that even if you become a household name and a superstar, the risk of exposure wouldn't be greater than going into those sensitive areas.

This is determined by the difference in their nature.

"So what should we do?"

Towards the end of the conversation, Grina couldn't help but ask a question.

"In the end, we still need a clear path."

"As a second choice, let's become an internet celebrity!"

These monkey-style celebrities, once created, are just as good as real stars.

Roy said to her.

"Moreover, the number of fans of internet celebrities from advanced civilizations may be more than the population of a small country, and the military officers of advanced civilizations are more powerful than the gods of less advanced civilizations."

This is true, and there is no exaggeration whatsoever.

Because officers wield real power, commanding warships and various advanced weapons.

In contrast, the feathered serpent god of the past was merely a native false god who reigned supreme in primitive tribes.

A few combat mechs could wipe them out.

"People who act as spies are always very careful, for fear of exposing themselves and causing trouble."

You really are…

Grina said with a mixture of envy and worry.

But trying this path wasn't easy either.

Because Roy's charm doesn't come through when he's in disguise.

He is now essentially the "Navax" suit actor, and the extraordinary charm of "Narcissus Love" is hidden beneath the suit, which greatly diminishes its appeal.

A captivating fragrance requires close contact to stimulate a hormonal response in order to be effective.

In other words, one can only perceive and accept this charm by experiencing it in person.

You can't truly understand something just by looking at photos or videos.

This thing seems simple at first glance, but it also involves human neural response mechanisms, and even the prayers of gods and the transmission of faith.

This reminded Roy of the difficulties many gods faced at the beginning of their missionary work.

They often need loyal followers to support them and establish the initial anchor.

Divinity, divine name, domain, divine office...

This is also a gradual relationship!

……

Half a month passed quickly.

Thanks to Roy's proactive efforts, his first social media account was established within the "imaginary space," the quantum communication network of this god-like civilization.

This originated from another god-like civilization, Kruskal, but it has been largely localized, making it very popular.

It is a cyberspace built on virtual reality technology, which, in the eyes of some less advanced civilizations, is comparable to the legendary paradise.

Legend has it that top scientists have even gathered here to conduct experiments on consciousness uploading and soul dwelling.

Many real creatures from less advanced civilizations were directly absorbed into the NPC system!

This means they truly control the authority over the gods.

However, due to their inherent talents, the Saqr people do not have the same ease as the Sions in achieving the safe and complete transfer of their souls.

This is because they are born with metal powers, while the Cions have psychic powers.

They are better at dealing with objective matter and transforming the real world.

Even if they imported technology from the inferior Sions civilization, it wouldn't make a difference; their innate abilities were such that.

However, precisely because of this, the higher-ups in the civilization genuinely hope to see the virtual economy prosper and have provided substantial support.

Including online celebrities and other tertiary industries...

Roy is now using this to establish his own personal channel in this virtual space, a place that resembles an asteroid.

After some more time of travel and exploration, he discovered that there were also things similar to "Gamenbig" here.

It's a multiplayer online virtual strategy game that combines elements of fleet management and girl raising in a real-time strategy game.

Its name is...

Star Wars!
"Isn't it just a simulation of a pioneer's fleet, combining farming, development, and romance?"

Roy suddenly understood.

They quickly realized that this was an opportunity.

"Navax works well for this!"

So, in a very short time, he got started playing and created a pretty good account, quickly climbing to the top of the leaderboard!

……

In the family castle in Katari.

Stina looked worried and somewhat troubled.

"Jimmy (Navax's real name, nickname) has been taking longer to reply to my messages lately. When I ask him to meet up, he always makes excuses and seems unwilling to talk to me!"

What on earth is going on?

Thinking about this, I couldn't help but check the information on my personal device again.

There was still only an empty "Are you there?" message above, with no sign of receiving a reply.

"Could he be playing cards with his big-breasted maid right now...?"

The thought of handsome Jimmy interacting intimately with that annoying, big-breasted maid filled Stina with rage and she was practically driven mad with jealousy.

"Sir, have you logged off?"

I just received a message from Stina. I checked it for you; she asked if you were online.

On the other side, after logging off from the "imaginary space" and returning to reality, Grina walked in from outside the door and reminded Roy.

She was quite helpless about this: "I suggest you reply to her."

Roy looked up at his watch.

"Oh, I know."

I then gave a brief reply.

A moment later, a screen of light opened, and Stina's image appeared out of thin air on the screen in front of them.

"Jimmy, what have you been up to lately? Why are you always ignoring me?"

"Sorry, I was playing Star Wars and didn't see it for a moment."

Roy thought for a moment and then answered.

He actually saw it a long time ago, but he was too lazy to reply.

Then I forgot about it immediately.

"What, you play WarGirls too?" Stina was taken aback for a moment, then remembered the other person's identity.

"Oh, I'm so sorry..."

She clearly misunderstood something, thinking that he was addicted to games because he had never had the chance to revive his family business and was feeling frustrated and unfulfilled.

This damn reality is too cold; only in the virtual world can I find a sliver of warmth.

Oh my God, my Jimmy…

He's so pitiful!

******
However, she had heard of the game before.

It's not exactly the most popular right now.

Because this era favors hardcore and ultra-realistic approaches, and despises weak and soft approaches.

The advancement of virtual technology has also made many exciting experiences possible.

Those that focus on strategy and development can only ever be considered second-tier at best, and will never reach the highest level.

You don't owe me anything, so there's no need for you to apologize.

But speaking of which, are you familiar with this game?

Roy started chatting with great interest.

"Jimmy actually asked me that himself?"

Stina was secretly surprised, but then a thought struck her, and she realized that this was a great opportunity.

An opportunity for closeness and intimacy!

So while chatting with him, I instructed my smart assistant to quickly look up the information.

It turned out that this was a second-tier online game that had been operating for decades but had never really taken off.

If it weren't for the recent outbreak of war and the resulting resurgence in the popularity of strategy games, they probably wouldn't have re-entered the public eye.

"If I buy this game, add the currently popular content, and an expansion pack that includes wars against wizards and orcs, I might really be able to transform it."

Born into a wealthy family, Stina clearly had more opportunities to access and learn about news from the front lines than ordinary citizens.

She couldn't interfere in matters of state, but she could certainly turn that knowledge into commercial benefits.

Many thoughts immediately came to mind.

But all of this ultimately boils down to getting to know and please her crush, and finding common ground!

……

Stina's thoughts were so unpredictable that Roy didn't notice them for a while.

However, in the following months, he also noticed that the popularity of "Star Wars Girls" increased visibly and quickly became popular again.

His plan to debut as an online celebrity unexpectedly yielded some success in the game streaming industry, gaining him a group of fans.

However, there seems to be something amiss among these fans.

It seems like a zombie follower, but it's not as simple as just a regular zombie follower.

Roy unintentionally investigated and explored the imaginary space where they resided, only to be astonished by what he saw before him.

Within the space where spiritual consciousness resides, vast spiritual light converges, seemingly forming an existence resembling a microcosm of the universe.

One point of light after another plays the role of a vast star in this miniature universe.

Some are as large as stars, others as small as planets, all operating according to certain laws, orderly and supported by some mysterious force.

This also imbues the entire imaginary space with a sense of divine holiness, like a divine kingdom.

Roy sensed something familiar about it.

These are...

Soul Particles!

True soul particles!
Could that legend be true?

"Did the Saqr capture several low-level intelligent beings, small-scale galaxies, and stuff them inside as NPCs?"

What was originally a legend or urban fantasy has, at this moment, become a reality and has been proven to be true.

As a great wizard, Roy was absolutely certain that these soul particles before him were genuine, not some kind of computer-simulated intelligent entity!
"This……"

Roy was momentarily stunned, like a hungry little mouse that suddenly lost its footing and fell into a warehouse.

When I looked up, all I could see was rice, stretching as far as the eye could see.

Pure white rice!

His first reaction was neither surprise nor shock, but bewilderment.

Utterly bewildered.

"What the hell is going on?"

After a long pause, Roy finally let out a genuine exclamation of surprise.

He realized that he had discovered a large-scale experiment being secretly conducted by this civilization.

This is an experimental exploration of the realm of spirit and soul, something that even god-like civilizations inevitably attempt!

However, he soon discovered that these soul particles, when they approached him, were not absorbed by him like the power of faith, but instead stopped and wandered around.

This is because they have no connection to themselves whatsoever, and no anchor of faith.

"What should we do? Should we try to get some?"
Even with big data monitoring, such a massive scale means that some of it disappearing out of thin air wouldn't be a big deal, right?

All of this is within the normal range of wear and tear.

Roy was somewhat tempted. If he could take all of these souls as his own, it would be a considerable fortune!

If swallowing whole is too conspicuous, then the feasibility of gradual encroachment is much higher.

Stealing some secretly might be feasible.

But he managed to suppress this greedy impulse.

Because he was very clear that he did not yet have the conditions to do so.

Whether it's swallowing whole or gradually consuming, you need corresponding god-like methods.

Even now, I need to make thorough preparations beforehand!
"Let's see how it goes first, no matter what."

The ownerless wandering soul drifted aimlessly. In the miniature universe, Roy, who possessed the essence of a god, went far away, and darkness returned to the surroundings.

……

Following this unexpected discovery, Roy continued his covert investigation.

Because those massive amounts of soul particles are hidden in the imaginary space, the manifestation of this is that the great wizard is addicted to the internet and games, and completely stays at home in his apartment.

Of course, even though he's a homebody, he can't help but make friends online and meet up offline, adding a few more high-quality women to his friend list.

Stina formed an alliance with him and served as his regular teammate on various missions. However, she couldn't help but discover that one beautiful woman after another would inexplicably appear around Jimmy, each one either from a prestigious family or a wealthy heiress.

There were even some people from high society that I knew!
She really wanted to rush into the apartment, drag him out, and ask him, "How many good sisters do you have?"
This is too outrageous!
Grinna was stunned.

She knew more about the inside story than Stina, and knew that besides the beautiful older sister, there was also a mature lady!

The world's big data must have already labeled Navax as a sea king! What a scumbag!
"But I must say, this kind of development is really fast!"
The great wizard truly lives up to his name!

At this moment, Roy had already combined various sources of information and basically confirmed that these "zombie fans" wandering in the imaginary space were indeed intelligent beings from those low-level civilizations!
"The waters of this world are surprisingly deep!"

I don't know what kind of research project it is, but it has accumulated so many soul particles in this imaginary space.

However, it seems to have been abandoned for many years, and after observing it for the past few months, it doesn't seem to have changed much.

The conditions, which were being secretly prepared, were gradually being met...

Roy thought about it for a moment, then quietly took the first step and started to actually try it out.

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"The realm of the gods, the mysteries of faith..."

I'm not very familiar with these things either.

Fortunately, the Seven Towers Alliance had provided me with information beforehand, and combined with the various things seized from the Temple, I could roughly deduce the truth.

To embark on the path to godhood and build the ladder to divinity, several fundamental things must be established!

Before he actually began to devour those soul particles, Roy reviewed what he knew.

"First, there is the accumulation of divinity!"

This could have started at the second or third level, or even earlier.

It's a bit like a 'legendary element'...

They are often associated with legendary destiny, and are beings favored by heaven and earth and revered by the world!
When something is in the public eye or has made a significant historical achievement that is commemorated, people will continuously gather their thoughts and beliefs into it.

The feathered serpent god was worshipped by the tribe because of his imposing figure and his merit in protecting the area...

Of course, intimidation and deterrence work on the same principle.

The image of the former Grand Wizard of Malechar was once rumored to be that of the King of Terror, and this is how it came about!

Fear can also inspire worship; it can be a good way to unite people in divinity.

Having clarified this, Roy inscribed the first mark in the secret chamber protected by the magic array.

On the alchemy table before us, the first wisp of flame that rises represents divinity.

"Secondly, it is the name of God, which is the fundamental symbol of the anchor point!"

God has no name, or his true name is unknown to the world, but he must have another widely known name to serve as an anchor for faith and a basis for gathering people's faith!

This thing is like the core of a pearl; it needs a base of sand first, then secretions are continuously added on top, eventually forming the pearl.

As thoughts shifted, a second flame, representing the name of God, appeared on the alchemy table.

"After that, there are domains and divine offices."

This is a duality, and it is also the key to shaping divine authority and controlling the boundaries of power.

It is often associated with the names of gods, such as the feathered serpent god, the god of fate, the goddess of light, and the god of alchemy!
These linguistic definitions possess a magical power, distinguishing the different spiritualities between heaven and earth.

It's like the boundaries of a container; it's precisely because of these boundaries that the enclosed space possesses the function of 'containing'.

Roy continued his work, creating a third mark.

"Next, there's divine power, divine magic, and the use of authority..."

The fourth, the fifth, and the sixth.

Unbeknownst to many, an object resembling a wine glass has emerged, with an inner ring shape and an outer hexagonal shape.

Under the light of the Eye of Hermes, it shone brightly, radiating an eerie golden glow.

"The capacity of a saint (level four/five)..."

A faith container, modified from a source material container, is a tool prepared to contain the power of faith, possessing the function of condensing, efficiently transforming, and utilizing faith.

Roy had tried to refine something similar a long time ago.

For example, the statue of the god of wishes.

But at that time, he had not even mastered the [Source Container], and relied entirely on the [Equivalent Exchange] "Alchemy Array" itself to achieve this function.

However, Roy is no longer the same as before. He refines similar products better and makes them more targeted in terms of function.

Statues primarily serve as anchors, while these Grail-like semi-divine artifacts/artifacts function as containers.

In this way, the responsibilities are clearly defined, and things become much clearer.

As the item was completed, Roy grasped it and reverse-engineered it.

This is a reverse application of the embodiment of the spirit.

In this way, it integrates into one's own body to some extent, becoming invisible in a way similar to "conceptual weaponry".

However, Roy did not fuse it with the Alchemy Godhead because the container did not have a specific domain set up, but was only used to store soul particles attracted by his own soul.

In an instant, ethereal light, like threads, surged through the imaginary space.

If someone were closely monitoring the network data flow at this time, they would find that the number of fans following the emerging big streamer "Navax" has inexplicably decreased.

He's eating rice noodles!
Amidst swirling, hazy light and shadow, the Holy Grail shone with golden brilliance, gradually filling with amber-colored divine power, as clear as honey.

This is refined and purified divine power, which also contains unconscious natural spirituality.

It turned out that the soul had been restored to mana!

Roy used the Eye of Hermes to examine it again, and then slowly absorbed it.

In an instant, his body trembled.

He immediately sensed a unique change in his divine nature.

Spirit: +10!

It was as if, through the blessing of the [Sage's Proverbs], that it gained an increase in its mental strength attribute.

"Success!"

……

Next, Roy began digging into this imaginary space every day, stealing spiritual energy for his own use.

By using the source container as a filter, he successfully sifted out the unconscious natural spiritual mana, which became a resource for his own growth.

The divine status, like the "wise words," received immense blessings.

Starting from the initial 10 degrees, equivalent to the level of a first-level wizard, to 100 degrees for a second-level wizard, and 1000 degrees for a third-level wizard...

In just a year and a half, he reached over 10000 degrees and officially entered the demigod stage!

This is an astonishing rate of growth, but because the divine status is already present and the soul's rank has long surpassed the current realm, there have been no bottlenecks along the way.

It was at this moment that Roy finally felt a faint trace of faith in this world.

Beyond science, the belief in alchemy and witchcraft!

The scientific world often holds a negative view of magic and mysticism.

Even in more enlightened countries, it is not regarded as feudal superstition, but it is not widely used in the mainstream.

Because their own development trajectory and path dependence have fallen on the scientific side, they will no longer choose magic or miracles.

Science emphasizes objectivity and falsification. Mysticism, on the other hand, is often vague and unfalsifiable, which renders the path they rely on ineffective.

However, every world has its pseudoscience, as well as witchcraft and other mystical practices.

Alchemy itself can be linked to early chemistry, possessing a certain degree of interdisciplinary scientific nature.

Therefore, after his own divinity and divine nature were sufficiently nourished, Roy finally stepped onto a new level and felt a faith in this world that he could accept.

With the powerful authority of the Alchemy Godhead in his hands, he immediately united with the pitifully small number of a hundred or so believers...

Perhaps it should be said that potential believers established the connection.

Soon, one of the middle-aged civilians named Preso caught his attention.

(End of this chapter)