My dear witch, please turn evil according to the script!

Chapter 263 is a good strategy, but I would like to make some modifications.

Just as Kalia finished writing down the information and ran upstairs to contact Isfar using a special communication device, Roland glanced at Russell.

This guy just looked so relaxed and happy, why does he look so serious now?

That makes sense. After all, he's a master; it's understandable that he occasionally switches from his unreliable mode to a reliable one.

Let's leave this good teacher aside for now.

You should take a look at your own "renovation plan".

It seems this master has been quite busy these past few days, providing himself with a total of ten solutions.

The success rate is indicated after each option.

Yes, given that Russell was initially just trying to intimidate Roland so that Roland would learn on his own, the success rate of these plans was quite high.

The most basic physical enhancement program has a success rate of 80%!
Okay, although there's still a 20% chance of failure, that's based on the premise that Roland doesn't need to learn anything and can directly let Russell take over.

If Roland succeeds through self-study and does it himself, the success rate is basically 100%.

Although Russell didn't make this point clear, Roland's reading these past few days hadn't been in vain.

Implanting an external magic circuit is essentially an improvement on the internal micro-source operation.

After all, even in a world of magic, magic cannot be created out of thin air.

The circuit isn't like a battery, which you can replace when it runs out of power.

Once the implanted circuit is successfully implanted, it becomes an integral part of the body.

It's equivalent to having your own organs modified.

For example, having two hearts and three lungs is also possible.

Of course, compared to simply adding an organ, implanting a circuit is much more complex and dangerous.

The circulation of small-source magic within the body is far more dangerous than simple organ transplantation and modification.

If we had to use a metaphor, organ transplantation and modification are, at best, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

However, loop implantation is equivalent to studying the inverse entropy formula.

While somewhat exaggerated, it is indeed very close to the truth.

The essence of circuit implantation is to change the normal operation of the body's small source of magic.

Allow the small source of magic to pass through the magic circuit, then activate the circuit, allowing the runes inscribed on it to take effect.

Before the rune takes effect, any mistake could turn a person into a living magic bomb, the kind that explodes instantly.

Although the circuit and the implanted parts are alchemical processes, what truly makes the circuit effective is the runes inscribed on it.

Roland wasn't worried about the rune inscription at all. The most dangerous part of this modification plan was actually the simplest and safest part for Roland.

Roland was still somewhat stunned when he saw the fancy and elaborate plan in front of him.

Well, it works very well and is very thoughtful.

But Roland was still somewhat dissatisfied.

Of the ten options, the first five suggested that Roland inscribe amplification runes on his circuits to enhance his magic output and total amount.

They are just different.

The last five suggestions were to advise Roland to focus on physical enhancement, almost to the point of including the phrase "fist to fist" in the plan.

So, although it looks like there are ten options, there are actually only two.

Roland: "..."

Seeing Roland's serious expression, Russell quickly said, "I'll take care of whatever you want! Just choose!"

Roland sighed, then looked at his "mentor": "Teacher, wouldn't it be interesting to randomly combine the two schemes into ten different combinations after scrambling their order?"

"Although I don't know much about alchemy."

"But I am quite accomplished in rune literature."

"No matter how fancy you make the functions, it doesn't change the fact that the functions of those runes are basically the same."

Russell was somewhat embarrassed when he realized that his slacking off had been discovered.

She never expected Roland to know about runes! And he seemed to know them more than just a little.

I was surprised to find out about my laziness after only a few glances.

But in order to save his client, Russell quickly made excuses: "Well... after all, time is of the essence, and I really only have these few runes that I can guarantee will not make mistakes."

"Since you understand runes, you should know that rune inscription is not a simple matter."

"These are the types I'm good at. They're also the runes I selected to ensure I won't make any mistakes."

Another half-truthful explanation.

Russell has lived for hundreds of years, how could he only have these runes?
However, she did choose these simple, effective runes that met Roland's requirements for safety reasons.

After all, didn't this guy only say he wanted to strengthen his body?

Tch, men.

They start to nitpick when it comes to crucial moments.

Roland nodded.

Russell's explanation sounded quite reasonable to him.

Just to be safe, Ms. Russell is surprisingly gentle. I never would have guessed that this guy was like this.

Is this the legendary gold wrapped in dung?
Surprisingly, the seemingly carefree Master Russell is actually concerned about his own safety.

Then Roland looked at Russell and asked, "Generally speaking, how many runes can be inscribed on a circuit?"

"Generally speaking, there are at most two or three." "But theoretically, as long as you dare, are not afraid of losing control, and have excellent skills, you can carve it all over without any problem."

After Russell finished speaking, he looked at Roland and said, "Of course, this is only in theory."

"When I was modifying myself back then, I only dared to use three sets of runes with different effects."

"And just like that, the runes have been engraved all over the circuit."

"If you want to increase the effect, you can only engrave the runes smaller. You understand runes, so you know what that means."

Roland nodded: "The smaller the rune, the more difficult it is to carve, and the higher the probability of it going out of control."

"Thank you for clearing up my doubts, teacher."

"Hehe, it's nothing, so have you decided which option to choose?" Russell asked Roland.

Under Russell's expectant gaze, Roland reached out and put away the unfolded parchment scroll.

Then, amidst the other person's gaze shifting from expectation to shock, he revealed his thoughts.

"Good strategy, but I'd like to make some modifications!"

"First of all, there's no need to worry about the rune inscription."

"Secondly, in addition to the basic physical enhancement effects, I need at least these effects."

Then, Roland told everyone present his goal.

Then, unsurprisingly, the earthquake shattered everyone's worldview.

Before Russell could speak, Kalia interjected, "Roland, are you awake? No matter what, these effects are still too much to ask of you, aren't they?"

"Even if the effect can be achieved, achieving such a complex effect would require a considerable number of rune sets, wouldn't it? Can you really complete the inscription?"

"Besides, if this modification fails, you'll be dead! How about we play it safe and choose a plan with a higher success rate?"

"You can just use spells to slowly restore these effects later, right? At worst, you can make some magical tools."

Roland turned to look at Kalia, who had a worried expression, and chuckled as he ruffled her hair: "Hey, in your eyes, am I the kind of person who wouldn't care about my own safety?"

"Don't worry, you should be bold with your ideas! Whether it succeeds or not depends on whether the experiment is successful, right?"

"If it's really impossible to implement, we can just reduce some features, right?"

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Then Roland looked at Russell, who was deep in thought, and asked, "Teacher, if rune inscription allows it, do you think my request can be fulfilled?"

Russell, whose thoughts were interrupted by Roland, was not angry. He simply put away his smile, looked at Roland very seriously, and then put his hands on Roland's shoulders.

"I'm so sorry I just thought you were a sucker before."

"I never imagined you were actually a legendary alchemical genius! And a rune genius at that!"

"What you just said about the applications and effects of runes may sound very far-fetched, but if you think about it carefully, they are not only reasonably constructed, but also can play a great role once they are successfully engraved!"

"You kid... I wish I had met you a few years earlier! I wasn't so poor then, and I could have supported all your research!"

Upon hearing this, Roland dropped Russell's praise and became more interested in the latter part of the story: "A few years ago? Did something happen to you?"

Roland remembered that this person, according to Flam, lived within the Empire, and since Ms. Flam could detect him, it meant that this guy had lived there for quite some time.

Otherwise, according to the elves' concept of time, Lady Flam would not have come to the outdated conclusion that Russell settled in the Empire.

Russell covered his face upon hearing this: "The past is too painful to recall, let's not talk about it."

"Anyway, your idea is good, but I advise you not to speculate on it on your own."

"Just rest well today. Come to my lab tomorrow. Oh, or your girlfriend can come if she wants."

"I need to get some rest and try it out tomorrow... Wait, I don't have enough materials on hand."

Russell's burning passion for exploration was instantly extinguished.

As is well known, alchemy is an extremely expensive field.

Given that Russell is currently nominally living in seclusion, but in reality she is avoiding creditors, enemies, and has nowhere else to live, she indeed has no material to implant a circuit.

Not to mention conducting rune inscription experiments.

Roland smiled. Kalia had just replied that the Materials Legion Commander Elson and Fram were already prepared and would send over the suitable candidate soon.

Safe and secure!
Absolutely Secret!
The above eight words were relayed to Roland by Kalia, although Roland had a bad feeling when he saw them.

But it's just sending over some materials... it should be fine, right?
I gave myself a precise positioning.

There shouldn't be any major problems, right?

Just as Roland was thinking this, an owl flew in through the window.

Damn it, where did this owl come from in broad daylight?

However, Roland soon realized that his goods seemed to have arrived.

Because the owl stayed obediently in place, and it also had several small storage rings on its feet and back.

Seeing that Roland didn't react, it even cooed a few times, urging the recipient to sign for the package quickly.

Russell, however, with his extensive knowledge, recognized the owl's origin.

"Goodness gracious, what is your true identity?"

"Using Owl Logistics to deliver things...you must be really rich!"

Roland: "..."

I have a feeling that I've just learned about some strange organizations on the mainland.

And judging from Russell's demeanor, this courier company probably doesn't charge cheap prices.

(End of this chapter)