Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 183 Natural Treasures
Less than half a month later, Ivant came and left in a hurry without disturbing anyone.

After a brief adaptation, young men like Norwich officially began their apprenticeship in the quarry.

“You all already have a basic understanding of the rules in the quarry.

Starting today, assign tasks.”

In the small hall on one side, Olinda, Winter and others sat at the head of the table and spoke to the young men.

"Based on the needs of the quarry and based on the principle of voluntariness, we will select by drawing lots.

Priority will be given to those with better progress in spiritual cultivation and higher written test scores."

Norwich is in the middle of the pack in both assessments, so out of 30 people, they were selected 14th.

"I'll choose the carving room."

Over the past few days, he has gradually developed a clear plan for his future.

Decided to be a stonemason.

"That's a wise choice. I can learn sculpture from Stodson.

Occasionally, you might even see Lord Roy personally going there..."

Olinda smiled slightly and marked it on the list.

"Norwich, Engraving House...

Okay, here are your entry and exit credentials."

Novich stepped forward, stretched out his hand, and watched as Olinda put a piece of thin rubber the size of a button on the back of his hand.

This is the cursed seal sticker she created with reference to the man-faced demon while collaborating with Roy on the "Book of Transfiguration"!

In general, it is a low-level alchemical life form that uses activation magic as its driving force.

By attaching to the biological epidermis, it can parasitize the human body and then rely on the host's life energy to operate persistently.

Combined with the secret mark, it can be used to track, locate, monitor, and even cast spells from a distance, doing many things that seem magical to mortals.

Norwich and others didn't know this either, but they felt it was quite magical and watched it again and again.

In a short while, it is completely integrated into the skin and is difficult to distinguish with the naked eye.

……

When Roy came to the carving room again, he saw Stodson instructing several apprentices to make plaster statues.

"Lord Roy!"

Seeing Roy appear, they all stopped and bowed.

"No need to be so polite. Are you teaching them how to pose?" Roy waved his hand and looked at Stuart.

Stuart said, "Yes, I asked Mr. Gold to purchase a batch of plaster, which will come in handy right now."

Roy looked at it.

As expected, they are all works of beginners, with all kinds of strange shapes and shapes, which are hard to describe in words.

However, when he came to a plaster statue, Roy's expression changed slightly, revealing a hint of surprise.

His expression was hidden by the mask covering his face, and others could not see anything unusual.

But Stuart seemed to appreciate the work as well, and took the initiative to introduce it, saying, "This was made by Norwich. I think this little guy is quite talented."

"Those who are born with knowledge are the best!"

Roy is actually not a supporter of the theory of talent, but he has benefited from it and has to admit that some things are really innate and difficult to replace through acquired efforts.

He turned his head and looked at the slightly shy boy.

"good."

He seemed to be praising, but he was actually guessing in his heart.

If this young man also has a talent system and talent entries.

Maybe he could be a "sculptor expert" or "statue maker master" or something like that!

The ability to carve shapes individually must surpass one's own [craftsmanship]!
Many talents and abilities in the world actually operate in a similar way.

Does this mean that all human beings in this world are actually incomplete and inferior... and can only rely on the essence of the soul...

After crystallization, a product called "Philosopher's Stone" will be used to complete it?
Could it be that the alchemy pioneers named it the Philosopher's Stone because it means "completeness" as in "seeing the good and wanting to emulate them"?
……

With this idea in mind, Roy paid more attention to the young Norwich, visiting him from time to time and giving him some guidance.

A few months passed quickly.

Norwich made rapid progress in his studies and was already able to use plaster to sculpt many lifelike animals.

"'Image' has a special meaning in the world of golems.

For example, how can you tell from a statue that it is a centaur rather than a donkey or a mule?
The appearance of the external form can already restrain the spiritual power in the subconscious mind, thus creating the accuracy of pouring out the soul.

This is why simple and rough statues are usually of lower quality.

The higher the quality of the material and the more exquisite the shape, the more accurate the spiritual impression it can guide, and the more soul power it can infuse..."

The young boy was not immune to praise, and Royce did not say much to him, but when he talked about it with Stuart in private, he expressed his sincere appreciation.

"This is a bit like the difference between the myth of human creation, where the Creator carelessly and arbitrarily fabricated it, and the one that was carefully created."

Stowson said thoughtfully.

"If his modeling skills can be maintained, sooner or later he can complete the first half of the statue's craftsmanship for us!"

"People like this can still make a living even in the teacher's castle.

By the way, please give me the 'Flesh and Blood Fossil' I successfully developed earlier."

To be precise, it is the first half of the "Flesh and Blood Statue"...

Using carefully prepared artificial flesh paste, mixed with magic soil, gem dust, etc., various images can be created.

Roy didn't hide his fondness for the young boy and urged Stuart again, "Allow him to develop his talents to a certain extent. Perhaps he will become a master sculptor."

Stuart nodded: "I understand."

……

Another day.

In the quarry, in the carving room.

The sound of chiseling continued.

The apprentices began to learn stone processing.

Like Roy did in the past, he started with the cheaper sandstone and gradually transitioned to granite and marble.

Norwich still showed a very high level of talent during this process.

He was able to accurately grasp the proportions of the human body and the horse, as well as shape the texture of muscles and skin.

If they were not so young and did not have enough knowledge, they would have been able to get started directly and complete the creation of a large statue independently.

"Lord Roy!"

Just then, Gold came over with a happy look on his face.

"We just found a large piece of jade, big enough to be the size of a centaur. We can make a life-sized centaur statue from it!"

"Oh, is it so?"

Roy was delighted when he heard this.

There are not many good materials like this. Even the first-level golem "Bloodhoof Kaylon" that was created before was only made of demonized marble.

If jade could be used, the innate conditions would be much better.

"Lord Roy, let's go take a look."

As a sculpture enthusiast, Stuart was excited to see the opportunity and felt a little itchy, so he spoke quickly.

"Okay, let's go."

Roy nodded.

(End of this chapter)