The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　However, he has basically never experienced the problem of lacking magic power. Therefore, the usefulness of this effect remains to be weighed.

　But all in all, this is a good thing.

　Furthermore, the purifying ability of "Healing Wish" is indeed inherited from "Shemi," and is in no way weaker than "Aromatherapy."

　"That's basically it."

　Dark briefly explained the mechanisms of "Healing Wish" and "Aromatherapy" to Professor Kazel, and then waited with the professor for the "Natural Recovery" cooldown to improve.

　During this time, he briefly tested the power of "Seed Flash". Incidentally, "Shami's" magic power had automatically been replenished.

　The cooldown of "Seed Flash" is about ten minutes. Although that's not short, it's much faster than "Natural Regeneration".

　"Seed Flash" can be released without purifying the filth inhaled into the body before releasing it, and it also possesses considerable power. In addition, its defense reduction effect is quite significant; once triggered, it can reduce the target's defense by 50%, which is comparable to the defense reduction effect of "Flamingo's" "Malic Acid".

　Of course, this is assuming the target does not have corresponding resistance.

　The 30-minute CD finally ended.

　After speaking with Professor Kazel, Dak stepped back, indicating that "Shemi" could begin.

　"Shemi" was already prepared in front of that row of pollutants. It perked up, opened its eyes wide, and wisps of green light were released from its body, gradually turning into bright white light.

　Then, just as Professor Kazel thought he would need to wait a while, it suddenly opened its mouth and inhaled, and countless black specks of light instantly flew out from the pollutants numbered zero to nine.

　Those black specks of light, moving against the white light, burrowed into "Shami's" body in the blink of an eye.

　The red flowers on either side of Shemi's body bloomed magnificently. A slightly dazzling light was released from those two flowers. The row of pollutants turned white at a visible speed, turning into powder, and finally leaving only a puddle of water.

　And this whole thing took less than five seconds.

　By the time Dark realized it, "Shemi" had already absorbed all the "filth" from pollutants numbered zero to nine and thoroughly purified it within its body, transforming it into highly pure energy.

　"Shaymi..."

　Dark called out instinctively.

　"Shami" has raised its head and released "Seed Flash" into the empty sky!

　That was a shockwave on a completely different level from the previous "Seed Flash." A deafening explosion, as if something was being torn apart, echoed through the air. The barrier used to prevent the poison gas from leaking was ripped apart like paper. The sky above it was instantly shattered.

　The outer barrier of this hidden place trembled as a result. Some of its aura leaked out.

　"Oops!"

　Professor Cazell's expression changed, and he quickly drew his wand to stabilize the barrier. Only when the barrier stopped shaking did he put away his wand, exclaiming with some amazement, "Such powerful force."

　Dak was equally surprised.

　What "Shami" reveals at this moment is something called "the upper limit".

　Although it is only the lowest ten-star level in the fourth tier, the power it unleashes under special circumstances cannot be measured in star ratings.

　More importantly, it can completely absorb and purify pollutants that previously required a considerable amount of time to clean up in just a few seconds.

　Such an easily accomplished task couldn't possibly be its limit. Breathing in the now incredibly fresh air, Dark exclaimed joyfully, "It seems 'Shemi' can handle even more and higher-level pollutants."

　Professor Cazell agreed, "I have a feeling it will become our secret weapon."

　"In short, let's cultivate a higher level of pollutant first, and then try again," Dak said.

　Professor Cazell readily agreed: "Okay."

　But as soon as they returned to the lab, they encountered Professor Steven Harvey, who had run out in fright from the shockwaves of the barrier.

　Dak quickly apologized.

　But after he apologized, Professor Harvey was completely shocked. Professor Harvey probably never expected that Dark's magical sprite could actually handle pollutants, so he was naturally surprised.

　But then he exclaimed happily, "So, we don't have to worry about pollutants anymore!"

　“Not quite,” Professor Kazel said calmly. “The pollutants I can cultivate certainly cannot compare to the truly high-level pollutants in the ‘Heavenly Court.’ I can only say I’ve mastered a method. Beyond the experiments, we need much more preparation.”

　Professor Harvey grinned and said, "Then let's start with the 'Oil Snake'."

　Professor Cazell paused for a moment after hearing this, then said, "It's confirmed."

　Professor Harvey said, "Although it hasn't been successfully replicated yet, it's almost perfect."

　"Great!" Professor Kazel exclaimed excitedly. "I'll begin the final preparations this afternoon! If you can successfully replicate it by tonight, then we can start the god-making project tomorrow!"

　Professor Harvey said, "I'll try my best. Hmm, it's a little exciting to think about."

　After saying this, he immediately turned and returned to his laboratory to continue his alchemy experiments. Meanwhile, Darke and Professor Cazell went back to their previous laboratory to begin cultivating a higher level of contaminants.

　Because "Shemi" performed so well, Professor Cazell's actions became noticeably more decisive.

　The method for cultivating pollutants is actually very simple.

　It will grow if it is provided with enough, or high-quality, materials to "contaminate and devour" them.

　The only limitation is the consumption of resources.

　Professor Kazel used a vast amount of resources and finally cultivated a higher level of pollutant.

　That small clump of contaminant exuded an extremely malevolent aura. Simply placing it next to Contaminant Number Nine made it very easy to perceive the difference between them.

　Professor Kazel named it "Contaminant Number Ten"!

　Although it is only ten, which is one number higher than nine, the pollution coefficient of pollutant number ten is almost twice as high as that of pollutant number nine.

　This is also the highest level of contaminant that Professor Kazel has been able to cultivate rapidly at present.

　The bottles he used to store other contaminants were all unable to hold them.

　That vessel that can create a stance is completely unable to bear it.

　Professor Kazel personally used magic to remotely control it and picked it up.

　But the magic dissipated quickly; even Professor Kazel's magic was being devoured by Contaminant Number Ten.

　Even the air around it was rapidly polluted. If not for the magical restraints, it would have already permeated the entire laboratory.

　"Get ready, we're going outside to conduct the experiment," Professor Kazel said solemnly.

　Dark immediately picked up "Shami" and walked outside.

　These kinds of experiments are actually very dangerous, and it's fortunate that "Shami" is a magical spirit who is not in danger of dying.

　That's why Dark was able to experiment so boldly. "This experiment must succeed!"

　Dark walked to the open space outside the laboratory and put "Shemi" down. Professor Kazel came out from behind and said to him, "You take over." Dark nodded, then released his magic to envelop the No. 10 contaminant and grasped it from a distance.

　Professor Kazel said, "Increase the speed of magic release, and don't let the pollution flow backward."

　Dak did as instructed.

　Almost immediately, he personally experienced the domineering nature of this No. 10 pollutant.

　To prevent contamination from flowing backwards with the magic, he had to continuously release large amounts of magic, which caused the magic to dissipate very quickly.

　If his magical power hadn't been so immense, he probably wouldn't have lasted even two minutes.

　And this is just a small clump of pollutant, about the size of a fist!

　Professor Kazel then began setting up a defensive barrier to cover the entire area, in order to prevent the Seed Flash from affecting the barrier of the Hidden Place again.

　A few minutes later, the barrier was set up. Professor Kazel even set up a "target" in the air to test "Shami's" control.

　Dak returned the No. 10 contaminant to him, and he then manipulated the system to place the No. 10 contaminant in front of "Shemi".

　Immediately afterward, Dark said to Shamy, "One more time." "Meow!" Shamy understood and immediately activated "Natural Recovery." Accompanied by a burst of white light, countless black specks of light flew out from the body of Pollutant Number Ten.

　Professor Kazel had a sudden thought and immediately stopped.

　The pollutant, number ten, was as if it had been bleached; in the blink of an eye, all its blackness disappeared, and it became a non-toxic and harmless substance.

　But the disappearance of the black substance also caused its structure to be completely destroyed. It was then broken down into water and air by a very special force. "Shami," who had absorbed all its filth, suddenly widened its eyes and unleashed a "Seed Flash" at the "target" in the air!

　A sudden burst of white light filled the air, turning everything in sight a blinding white.

　"boom!"

　The "target" was almost immediately shattered by the impact.

　Then, a shockwave several times more terrifying than before tore Professor Kazel's defenses to shreds!

　Professor Cazell's expression changed slightly, and he immediately took action.

　Suddenly, layers of magic arrays appeared on the ground, creating a barrier that completely blocked the shockwave from the "Seed Flash".

　After more than a dozen barriers were shattered, the residual force of the shockwave finally dissipated.

　Dark and Professor Cazell exchanged bewildered glances, both sighing in disbelief. Even Contaminant Number Ten had failed to probe the limits of "Shemi." And the "Seed Flash" it released was far beyond the normal range in terms of power.

　It's hard to imagine just how powerful the "seed flashes" would be if "Shemi" absorbed even more of pollutant number ten at once.

　"With your magical spirit, I suddenly feel more confident."

　Professor Cazell couldn't help but sigh.

　Although Dark wanted to agree, what came out was: "Natural Recovery can only be activated once every half hour. In times of danger, it can only be used as a one-time trump card. Moreover, its power inevitably has its limits and may not be comparable to the 'Oil Serpent.' Forging the 'Oil Serpent' into a divine form is our focus going forward."

　“You’re right.” Professor Cazell smiled slightly. “However, I need to tell Sylph the good news first.”

　As he spoke, he took out his professor card and sent a message to Professor Sylph.

　Then he turned around and said, "Let's go back to the lab first. There are still some things to prove." Dark nodded, bent down, picked up "Shami," and followed. In just a short while, "Shami's" magic had been mostly restored, which was truly amazing.

　Professor Sylph arrived fifteen minutes later. At Professor Cazell's prompting, Dark briefly explained "Shemi's" abilities.

　Professor Sylph had little concept of "seed flashes." But after listening, she clearly understood that "Shemi" could effectively handle high concentrations of pollutants.

　This instantly moved her, and the way she looked at "Shemi" changed. If anyone in the academy was most worried about Principal Art's situation, it would undoubtedly be Professor Sylph.

　The bond and trust between them were built up over decades of getting to know each other, and could no longer be explained by the word "friends".

　To soothe her anxiety, Dak lent her "Shemi" to hold for a while.

　Of course, only for a short while—

　Next, the preparations for forging the "Oil Serpent" into a divine form were beyond Dark's reach.

　Knowing that staying there would be a waste of time, he said goodbye to the professors and left the secluded place.

　Although it was not yet 11 o'clock, since he had already gone out, Dak simply went to the cafeteria for lunch and then quickly returned to his dormitory to continue his unfinished experiment.

　Perhaps it was thanks to the good news this morning, but the research in the afternoon also went exceptionally smoothly.

　With just two experiments, Dark created a complete version of the "Elysium? Misty Field"!

　The effects of "Elysium/Misty Terrain" and "Elysium/Misty Terrain" used in "Eevee: Beastmaster" are basically the same, so there is no need to elaborate further.

　After succeeding, Dark recorded the detailed experimental process. He then assigned the task of replicating the magic card as homework to the magic spirits.

　"Paradise? Misty Field" is extremely versatile, and like "Paradise? Drinking Milk", it's a magic card you can never have too many of.

　After successfully developing the "Paradise? Mist Field", Dark did not stop.

　Knowing that he no longer had the time to continue developing new "Great Sin Magic Cards," he wisely suspended his research on this topic.

　His next priority is to modify the Brain Dropper! Last night, when he absorbed the last drop of "Rage", he felt that his Brain Dropper had reached a certain limit.

　That is not related to lifespan.

　Although his magical dropper had already passed its ten-year lifespan and was theoretically at the end of its life, it actually behaved like a newborn baby, perfectly achieving a "rejuvenation" style of reverse aging.

　What causes this situation is the abnormal transformation brought about by absorbing "great sins" over a long period of time.

　Just last night, Dark clearly sensed that the intelligence of the Demon Brain Dropper was about to take shape!

　The speed at which the "spiritual awakening" was completed was much faster than he had expected.

　Once the "enlightenment" is complete, the brain-training dropper will truly have its own thoughts, and it will no longer be suitable for extracting thoughts from the brain.

　Otherwise, its own thinking will inevitably pollute the extracted thought matter.

　“It’s time to buy a new ‘Brain Dropper’.” Dark played with the ‘Brain Dropper’ in his hand, feeling that the bond between him and it was gradually deepening, and he could vaguely hear its call.

　In this situation, he decided to modify this "magic dropper".

　There are two approaches to the renovation.

　One method is magical transmutation, transforming it into a magical spirit card. The other is alchemy, creating something resembling a golem. With the "Cerebrolysm" as a reference, both methods are feasible. However, transmuting into a magical spirit card carries the risk of failure—although he has rarely failed.

　However, if it were to be transformed into a golem, it would be tantamount to changing the life form of the "Demonic Brain Dropper," and it would feel like putting the cart before the horse.

　To create a golem is less desirable than doing nothing at all. In fact, doing nothing is also acceptable.