Industrial Revolution of the Mage Lords

Chapter 182 Master, I want to learn real alchemy!

Chris's second meeting with Harvey happened two days after he lost his composure and fainted in the lord's castle. This time he had made all the mental preparations in advance, trying not to embarrass himself in front of the lord.

"Lord... No, perhaps I shouldn't address you by your secular title. In the way of alchemy, you have far surpassed those high-ranking and chief members of the Exploration Society who are known as geniuses... You have touched upon the ultimate..."

Chris suppressed the trembling in his voice and humbly bowed his head, saying, "I should call you Master... a true Alchemy Master!"

Harvey chuckled, not really paying attention to the other party's heartfelt compliment. "That's not necessary. Although I've never met your two mentors, we have a close relationship. They have also been of great help to me in my alchemy experiments."

Chris raised his head and pleaded eagerly, "Sir, please let me learn true alchemy from you! Those top-level alchemy secrets involving the refinement of life and the creation of souls are the ultimate ideals I have pursued throughout my life..."

He pulled out his magic contract from his pocket and tremblingly handed it to Harvey. "For this, I'm willing to give everything, even if I don't have to abide by this five-year confidentiality contract. As long as I can touch that ultimate knowledge, even if you need me to serve you for life, I will have no regrets..."

In fact, Harvey had never thought that after five years of training, he would let these young alchemy talents leave freely and return to the Alaye Cheap Alchemy Exploration Society.

As time goes by, he will naturally try every possible means to keep them in his territory, whether it is carrots and sticks, or coercion and inducement.

However, it would be best to win over the heart of the leading young alchemist now.

Thinking of this, Harvey couldn't help but jokingly ask, "What if the price of learning these secret techniques is that even after your lifespan ends, I'll still extract your soul and transform it into a cold alchemical creature, working and serving me endlessly? Would you accept such a price?"

Chris was stunned for a moment, then blurted out subconsciously, "Ah? There's such a good thing? My Lord, will you...will you promise right now...to grant me...eternal life in alchemical form?"

The other party's unconventional answer almost made Harvey spit out the hot tea he had just drunk.

Okay, okay, I thought it was a punishment, but it turned out to be a reward to others, right?
He could only try his best to cover up his gaffe and quickly said, "Don't worry, don't worry. I'm not going to promise you anything right now...eternal life or anything like that. It all depends on your work performance over the next five years."

As he said this, he took out a thin booklet from his pocket and asked the waiter to pass it to Chris, who was still emotionally unstable.

"Look, this is a goal you'll need to devote your energy to for a long time to achieve. At the same time, you'll also have to shoulder the responsibility of training the group of alchemy apprentices you've brought with you..."

Harvey sipped his tea while leisurely instructing, "Three months. I only give you this time limit. After three months, I need those fifteen alchemy apprentices, all of whom are qualified to serve as technical advisors for the various industrial production departments within the territory."

Chris opened the booklet in confusion and muttered the contents in a daze.

"Bicycle R&D, design, and industrial mass production plan..."

"Rubber tire molding experiments and production arrangements..."

"The project to fully cover the pioneering territory with magical lighting facilities..." The young alchemist felt increasingly confused as he read the booklet. The contents of the booklet made him doubt his own alchemist status. "Do these tasks really all require the participation of alchemists?"

He scratched his head in panic and muttered, "I... I have absolutely no knowledge related to this in the past. I don't have... I don't have any experience at all."

Harvey spread his hands and smiled, "That's why you need to learn from me. As the saying goes, learning is for practical use. That's exactly the truth."

"Don't underestimate yourself and doubt your knowledge of alchemy and your own talent. For the next five years, you need to devote yourself to working for me. I will provide you with a generous salary, in line with the treatment of a high-level technical consultant in the territory."

"Secondly, whether you wish to stay with me for a long time or still abide by the five-year agreement we signed earlier, you must strictly abide by the confidentiality regulations and not disclose any information within the territory to others."

"If you accept my harsh conditions, the territory will provide you with official housing and an independent alchemy laboratory. Furthermore, in addition to completing your daily tasks, I will personally teach you alchemy."

Before Harvey finished speaking, Chris's eyes were red and filled with tears. How could this be considered harsh? A generous salary, comfortable accommodation like a guesthouse, and a separate laboratory configured just for him!

The most important thing is to be able to follow this alchemy master and learn the ultimate secret of alchemy - the knowledge about the alchemy of life and the creation of soul!
Chris could only feel his heart pounding. If he performed well enough to satisfy the other party, he might even have a chance to receive the sacred soul transformation and become the immortal creature that the alchemist had always dreamed of!

"Chris Bird is willing to serve you for life, Your Majesty!" Chris saluted reverently again.

Harvey didn't care much for the complicated formalities between these spellcasters. He waved his hand and said, "Your alchemy laboratory is built next to the medical hospital in Egno. Um... it's the half-elf gentleman who received you. You two should spend more time together in the future. After all, a lot of work requires cooperation. He is a potion master who is good at mixing magical potions. You should have a lot in common."

Chris said excitedly, "Is the alchemy lab ready? My Lord, I can start working anytime!"

He quickly flipped through the work manual Harvey handed him and asked incoherently, "I don't know, which part of the work task should I start with?"

Harvey stood up and walked over with a smile. He pointed at the contents of the booklet and replied, "Let's start with the molding experiment and mass production of rubber tires..."

"What... is rubber? What... is a tire?"

"It's a special fruit that grows only in the northern wastes. You've probably never heard of it before. Its properties are truly miraculous... You'll need to meet with Egnol for the details. He'll explain them to you in detail."

Harvey changed the subject with interest, looking at Chris and saying, "I heard that during your time working at the Alaye Exploration Society, you were particularly interested in... lesser-known alchemical creations that could improve the quality of life for the general public?"

Chris blushed with shame and whispered, "That was just my fantasy. You know, alchemical creations cannot be used casually on ordinary people. This is a strict rule that has always existed..."

Harvey couldn't help but burst out laughing. He patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him, "You don't have to follow those old-fashioned, bullshit rules here. Besides the tasks assigned in the manual, if you have extra free time, you can freely pursue your interesting experimental ideas. As long as any alchemical invention improves people's quality of life, I will fully support it and even give you extra rewards for your inventions!"

(End of this chapter)