What kind of wizard are you if you don't have any entries?

This was the first time that Vilin had stood beneath Merlin's Tower.

The towering, silver-gray tower, standing over 150 meters tall, resembles a pillar supporting the sky.

Many wizards dressed in silver-gray robes were coming and going.

On the stone plaque of the tower, the two dark red ancient runes of Merlin were absorbing the surrounding magical energy particles and bursting into flames.

Above the flames was the head of a massive lava dragon.

That was the head of the evil dragon "Vorgrend".

The story of the evil dragon "Vorgund" is known to almost everyone on the Holy Ship.

"Vorgund" is an evil, cunning, and cruel three-ringed hellish dragon.

It uses its wings to cleave mountains, its dragon breath to scorch cities, and humans as food. It also requires cities to sacrifice young and beautiful maidens to satisfy its desires.

The humans in this alien land suffer a fate worse than death under its evil rule.

Fortunately, the great wizard Merlindis descended.

It is said that in that battle, volcanoes erupted, apocalyptic clouds covered the sky, many mountains were razed to the ground, and fertile fields were turned into scorched earth.

In the end, Lord Merlindis successfully slew the evil dragon "Vorgund".

This allowed the Holy Ship to gain a foothold in that foreign land.

"Don't look at that evil dragon!"

As they walked, Brandy whispered some instructions.

"Although it was just a head, and it was melted down by Lord Merlindis many times, it still contained corrupted evil power."

"Prolonged staring may lead to diseases such as scaly plague, fever, and cursed dreams of evil dragons."

Heeding the advice, Verin lowered his head and followed behind Brandy.

After taking the magic elevator to the 24th floor, Brandy knocked on a double archway that was four or five meters high.

"Come in."

"Greetings, Lord Cassius."

Brandy and Verin entered, removing their wizard hats and bowing.

When facing wizards of significantly different ranks, a formal wizarding ceremony is the proper way to show respect.

The first-ring wizard "Cassius" had previously escorted Valin and others to the Land of the Common Source of Magic Runes.

"Brandy, what brings you here?"

Cassius, who was reading a magic scroll at his desk, glanced up at the two of them before continuing to read.

"Lord Cassius, this alchemy apprentice 'Vellin' possesses considerable alchemical talent and can reliably produce 8% of Alchemy Wings within the Alchemy Workshop."

"This time, we even obtained the top-grade bronze entry."

"I think he has a very good chance of becoming the master's alchemy apprentice."

When Cassius heard that Valin could produce Alchemy Wings with 8% flexibility, he remained unmoved.

The phrase "top-grade bronze" made him stop what he was doing and look up.

His gaze slowly fell on Verin.

In that instant, the hairs on Vilin's body stood on end, and a chill ran straight to the top of his head.

As a low-level wizard apprentice, the gap between him and a ring-level wizard was far too great.

Fortunately, all his entries were hidden, so he wasn't afraid of others probing.

Even if professional instruments are used for testing, he can still find other excuses to evade the issue.

Moreover, as the blossoming of the world's origins, some entries are inherently difficult to detect.

Furthermore, it is considered very impolite to search for other wizards' entries.

This is only done when testing young children's vocabulary aptitude; otherwise, it is generally not done.

This is one of the reasons why Valin admitted to having a top-tier bronze-level entry.

"While I was on the ship, I heard that someone had obtained the top-tier bronze attribute."

"The entry for 'top-tier bronze' certainly qualifies."

Cassius nodded, then asked in a slow voice.

What is the difference between alchemical constructs and alchemical artifacts?

"Alchemy artifacts are individual magical devices. For example, staves increase the power of spells, alchemy armor increases one's defense, and alchemy boots increase speed and agility, etc."

"Single function, but simple and efficient!"

"Depending on the strength of the magic, the alchemical artifact will exert corresponding power."

"Alchemy constructs, on the other hand, are complex magical devices."

"Its refining process is more complex and cumbersome, and its functions are more powerful than those of alchemical artifacts."

"Of course, most importantly, constructs have the potential to cultivate spirituality. Once a construct has developed a complete spirituality, it can interact with the wizard's own incantations."

"In a sense, constructs can serve as an extension of a wizard's limbs."

"In the wizarding world, there are even some constructs with extremely high spirituality."

Cassius nodded slightly.

"The basic theory is solid."

As he spoke, Cassius walked around the desk, came to Verin, and took out a silver-gray metal block with a flick of his wrist.

Do you recognize this thing?

"It should be refined silver slag iron."

Welling paused, then added.

"Superior alchemy materials can withstand even stronger attribute enhancements."

"Yes!"

Cassius nodded.

"While you were working at the alchemy workshop, what structural components did you primarily refine?"

"Reporting to Lord Cassius, I have been in the alchemy workshop for less than a year, and at present I can only forge the small wings of the construct [Wings of Wind]."

"Hmm! To have achieved this level of alchemy in less than a year is already quite impressive."

With that, Cassius handed the refined silver iron to Verin, and then pointed to the side door.

"There's a metallurgical furnace and workbench inside."

"Use this portion of refined silver iron in your hand to forge a small wing of the [Wings of Wind]."

"The strength of the attribute determines the score of this assessment."

"Yes, Lord Cassius."

Feeling the heavy, refined silver iron in his hand, Vilin said in a deep voice.

Brandy frowned slightly, looking somewhat worried, as he watched Verin enter the alchemy room.

He recommended Navelin, and even actively snatched him from the alchemy workshop.

If Vilin fails the alchemy test, he'll definitely be in big trouble when he gets back.

Of course, he didn't care whether Weilin lived or died.

What he cared about was whether the "talents" he recommended could add an important chapter to his achievements.

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"Squeak..."

With the door closed, the alchemy room became exceptionally quiet.

Vilin brought the silver-gray essence of Silver Glow to his eyes.

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

"The opportunity is right in front of us. Whether we can escape the drudgery of the alchemy workshop and step into the tower depends on this moment."

He clenched his fist and whispered.

Arriving at the alchemy workbench, Verin's gaze quickly swept over the alchemy machinery before him.

Small energy tower, flame furnace, magic etching machine, enchantment device.

Every magical alchemical device was much newer and more advanced than the ones Valin had used before.

"Quickly becoming familiar with alchemical devices is also one of the basic skills of an alchemist."

Verin skillfully lit the fire magic furnace to begin preheating.

Simultaneously activate the magic etching machine.

The moment Verin's hand grasped the magic etching machine, his magical energy channels opened, and a wondrous feeling surged into his heart.

The etching end of the magic etching machine was perfectly displayed in Virin's perception, as if it were an extension of Virin's limbs.

Precise and perfect control.

This put Verin at ease.

Through the magic mirror, a magnified image, several times larger than usual, filled Valin's field of vision.

The magical runes and patterns have not yet been inscribed, but many of them have already been sketched out in Vilin's mind.

Using mental tentacles to control and perceive materials to carve magical textures is undoubtedly more perfect.

But that would expose too much.

"With the power of the [Precision Correction] attribute, this alchemical machine is sufficient."

With such a powerful entry in hand, Vilin naturally had some confidence.