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

　Others might want it but can't get it.

　However, he has been busy with experiments recently and has not been able to find the time to complete it yet.

　The third-year professors were generally aware of his situation, so in most cases they would give him the green light.

　After Professor Haldelbold gave him a personalized assignment, he also told him that he didn't need to rush to submit it, as long as it was completed before the start of the next semester.

　Just like this week, Dak didn't attend a single class. But whenever he wasn't in class during class time, he always felt a faint sense of "guilt," perhaps out of self-discipline as a model student.

　In addition, he gradually felt that he was becoming less and less like a student. Therefore, he cherished his student life at St. Mary's College more and more.

　He always felt that these leisurely and peaceful days might not last much longer.

　This feeling itself is illogical.

　Perhaps it's just due to continued "skipping classes," or perhaps it's because of the increasingly chaotic external situation.

　February 19th, Saturday.

　That night, after midnight, Dark did not return to his dormitory. Because the creation of the "Golden Kingdom Alchemist" golem was about to begin!

Chapter 1389 The Golden King, the Alchemist of the Golden Kingdom [Happy New Year!]

　Chapter 1389 The Golden King? The Alchemist of the Golden Kingdom (Happy New Year!)

　The night is deep.

　The academy was completely silent.

　But the laboratories remained brightly lit.

　With the development of various projects, the utilization rate of this secluded place built behind the teachers' dormitory is getting higher and higher.

　Inside one of the laboratories.

　Dark stood before the golem of the "Alchemist of the Golden Kingdom," his expression subtly excited.

　After such a fierce battle, success or failure hinges on this moment! "Alright, it's your turn," Professor Kazel said, standing up.

　Dark nodded slightly, then squatted down and placed his finger on the transmutation circle that Professor Kazel had just drawn.

　The transmutation circle inscribed at the feet of the "Golden Kingdom Alchemist" is the final step in activating the golem.

　He narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully sensing the "Golden Seed" within his heart, and then slowly guided the "Golden Power" within it to his fingertips.

　As the golden energy flowed into the circuit of the alchemy array, a mysterious fluctuation arose.

　Gradually, golden light flowed throughout the entire transmutation array, shining brighter and brighter, illuminating the laboratory in a golden hue.

　Professor Kazel stood aside, carefully observing Dark's operation. Seeing that his operation was flawless, he couldn't help but nod slightly.

　In recent days, while instructing Dark on how to create the "Alchemist of the Golden Kingdom" golem, he has also been teaching him more advanced alchemical knowledge.

　Dark, relying on the solid foundation he had built from creating golems such as the "Knight of the Golden City," absorbed the knowledge he was taught as quickly as a sponge.

　If one day he can create such a golem of the "Alchemist of the Golden Kingdom" entirely on his own, then he will have temporarily graduated. However, it seems that it will be some time before that happens.

　Professor Kazel has something he hasn't told Darke yet.

　That is, he is not prepared to continue working with him on the second and third "Golden Kingdom Alchemist" machines.

　He planned to leave the rest of the journey to Dak.

　"Crack, click, click!"

　Suddenly, a very faint sound of mechanisms turning came from inside the "Golden Kingdom Alchemist" golem.

　Then the sound gradually increased, and then suddenly disappeared at a certain moment, and a golden radiance emanated from within.

　Those same golden eyes suddenly opened, radiating an aura of majesty. Dark released his grip, slowly rose, and carefully examined the golem.

　Under Professor Kazel's guidance, this golem became nearly perfect, both inside and out. If it were just standing there without being powered on, it would be almost indistinguishable from the "Golden King."

　However, this golem is actually only a Level 3 "Simulated" golem, which is the type that is somewhat similar to real life, has simulated thought circuits, and has an intelligence level of 2.5.

　However, the difference in life level does not affect the strength of this golem. As the "Golden Core" was activated, the golden power stored within it flowed throughout the golem's limbs and bones, and the divinity contained within it also emanated.

　It's visibly strong!

　Even without using a high-level "Curse Cage" to fully unleash its internal power, it is clear that it possesses power surpassing that of all patrol golems.

　Especially the "golden artificial holy sword" it holds, which looks extremely powerful and gives people the feeling that it can unleash sword energy at any time.

　Of course, that "golden artificial holy sword" did not have such a feature.

　"Things look good, but it would be best to have a full body check-up first," Professor Cazell advised.

　Dark nodded slightly, temporarily setting aside his idea of ​​sealing it with the "Curse Cage".

　The process of alchemists creating golems, especially high-level golems, is actually a process of recreating life.

　During this process, many variables are uncontrollable. The same program can produce golems with vastly different abilities.

　Some golems have abilities that are far less than expected.

　Some golems possess abilities far exceeding expectations. Some may even acquire intelligence far exceeding their level!

　Historically, there have even been instances where golems, upon being created, awakened near-human intelligence and began contemplating "life," "freedom," and "the meaning of living." They would then either suddenly attack the alchemist or choose to self-destruct. In short, while the possibility is small, it is not impossible.

　Therefore, when alchemists activate a golem for the first time, they routinely conduct a full-body examination to ensure that it is still under their control.

　Dark rarely did this before, because he could ensure the golem's loyalty simply by transforming it into a magical spirit and giving it sentience.

　However, he can't always transform golems into magical spirits; he still needs to cultivate the necessary habits.

　...

　Once the test was complete, Dark took out the "Curse Cage" that he had prepared beforehand and summoned and activated it for the "Golden Kingdom Alchemist".

　During the previous test, he had already briefly assessed the golem's various abilities, which were generally within the range expected of a 12-star magical spirit. However, its special abilities had not been activated and were not visible on the golem itself. More detailed data would only be available after it was transformed into a magical spirit.

　The use of the "cursed cage" went quite smoothly.

　Dark quickly completed the seal on the "Golden Kingdom Alchemist." Immediately afterward, he eagerly infused it with magic to examine its attributes.

　(Photo: Huang Jinqing)

　Card Name: Golden King, Alchemist of the Golden Kingdom [Type: Undead]

　[Level: co8o8oo8oooo] [Race: Undead]

　[Attribute: Steel/Light] (Magic: 9000) [Attack: 7500] [Defense: 8000]

　[Ultimate Techniques: Golden King, Golden Sword, Equivalent Exchange, Golden City]

　The first thing you see is naturally the most intuitive "rank". Counting them carefully, there are twelve stars in total, which is not bad.

　As for its race, it is the undead as expected, but its attribute is actually [Steel/Light], which is a bit of a surprise.

　Dark originally thought that the main attribute of "Golden Country Alchemist" should be Ghost type, which is more in line with its "Undead" nature, or Psychic type, which is more in line with "Alchemist".

　The result was the same as "Golden Lord, Golden Kingdom Lich" (Light type).

　As an immortal being, yet possessing the power of "light," perhaps this is what makes the "Golden King."

　Looking at the three attributes, as an "alchemist", this "Golden King Golden Kingdom Alchemist" has a magic power of 9000 points, similar to "Demon King Aleister".

　Its attack power is 7500 points, which is also quite outstanding. Its final defense is even 500 points higher than its attack power, reaching the level of [Demon King Aldrich].

　Overall, the "Golden King Alchemist of the Golden Kingdom" is indeed superior to "Demon King Aleister" and "Demon King Aldrich" in all three attributes.

　However, it is slightly inferior compared to the [Fossil Pterosaur (Ancient Form)].

　However, these are just basic attributes.

　Like the two Demon Kings, the "Golden King Alchemist of the Golden Kingdom" possesses a special attack similar to the "Demon King" attack—"Golden King"! The existence of this special attack is proof of his identity.

　Generally speaking, these types of ultimate skills will provide a significant boost to the three-dimensional attributes.

　Dark immediately channeled more magic to see the details.

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　[Golden King: The alchemist of the Golden Kingdom is both the original alchemist and the king of the Golden Kingdom; his power is undeniable. Magic +1000, Attack +1000, Defense +1000, Rank +1, and grants immunity to some transformation-type ultimate attacks. Additional Ultimate Skill: Golden Divine Might.]

　"All three stats increased by 1000 points, indeed the same as 'Demon King'." "Rank...fortunately, it has the rank +1 trait, at least it's a fifth-tier magical spirit card."

　"However, these are just the basic attributes. Let's look further... Technique within a technique, Golden Divine Might."

　Upon seeing this, Dak immediately perked up and began to examine it carefully.

　v

　[Golden Divine Might: The Golden King displays divine might, causing all beings within the (Golden City) range whose rank is not higher than his target to decrease by 1 rank.]

　"What kind of ultimate move is this that can lower the target's rank?" A hint of surprise flashed across Dark's face.

　This was the first time he had ever seen this type of ultimate technique on a magical spirit... No, although he couldn't call it a magical spirit, he had actually seen opponents with this kind of ability.

　"I remember now, the guardian deity of the sky!"

　Although the "Sky Guardian's" ability does not seem to lower the opponent's rank, it can unleash terrifying power several times greater than its original power against opponents of lower rank.

　That's also a special ability targeting "rank". And this "Golden Divine Might" is clearly of the same kind.

　I just don't know what negative buffs will appear after the rank becomes negative one.

　Easier to be hit by probability-based ultimate skills, loss of immunity to some ultimate skills, or something else.

　Dark frowned and pondered for a while, then suddenly realized that this ultimate move seemed to be effective against "targets whose rank is not higher than its own," that is, fifth-tier magical spirits!

　It can force a fifth-tier magical spirit to retreat back to the fourth tier! Although the concept of the fifth tier is not yet clear, making it impossible to determine the decisive differences between these two tiers, this ultimate technique must have its value, given its very existence.

　Moreover, the "Golden King," possessing "Golden Divine Might," further accentuates its kingly power.

　The specific area, "Golden City," needs further consideration.

　Dark continued reading and, sure enough, saw the ultimate technique called "Golden City".

　That's obviously a field technique.

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　[Golden City: When the Golden King is isolated and helpless, the Golden City can descend.]

　【Effect 1: In the Golden City, the Golden King can Special Summon a Magical Spirit from his hand without tribute. This effect can only be used once per turn.】

　【Effect ②: In the Golden City, for each additional magical spirit from the Golden Kingdom, the Golden King's three main attributes increase by 100.】

　【Effect 3: In the Golden City, the Golden King can forcibly assign a target unit to the Golden Kingdom. This effect can only be used once per summoning of the Golden City.】

　[Effect 4: In the Golden City, the ability to turn objects into gold will be doubled.]

　【Effect 5: Within the Golden City, the Golden King can resurrect a magical spirit belonging to the Golden Kingdom who died within the Golden City. This effect can only be used once per summoning of the Golden City.】

　Even with Dakdimon's extensive experience, he was still a little stunned when he saw the effect of this venue.

　Especially the effect of "Golden City" ②, isn't this the ability he mentioned when discussing it with Ergane—the ability to gather the power of his comrades into himself?

　It's just unknown whether this ability has a limit.

　Dark has some experience with this type of finishing move; it generally has a limit. But if it's not explicitly stated, it usually means that the upper limit is very high and extremely difficult to reach.

　With at least the few "Golden Kingdom" magical spirits he possesses, he should be unable to reach the upper limit.

　However, the existence of this ultimate move seems to further suggest that the true "Golden King" also possesses this ability.

　With this ability, he is invincible as long as he is in the "Golden City"!

　"No wonder he's still holed up in the city, not venturing out at all." Dark suddenly realized something.

　He then continued reading.

　The "Golden City" deck has a lot of field effects, with effect 1 being Special Summon. Although it can only be Special Summoned from the hand, and it's not very useful against Magical Spirits from the "Golden Country" deck, the summoning frequency of once every thirty seconds is still acceptable.

　If he can later refine other, more difficult-to-summon "Golden Kingdom" magical spirits, this effect will have room to be utilized.

　And most importantly, this effect seems to be able to be used to summon two more "Golden King Golden Kingdom Alchemist" cards!

　The cost of summoning has been reduced again!

　Looking at effect ③, the effectiveness of this effect is debatable, but it is certainly useful in special environments.

　Moreover, this effect is "forced recruitment," and it can be used on the opponent. In special circumstances, it can also be used as a removal card.

　Another effect is ④, which is a significant enhancement for the "Golden King".