From Alchemy Apprentice to All-Powerful God King

[Alchemy Maniac Lv.2: 2330/5000 experience points, success rate +20]

[The crafting of the Suicide Bug 3.0 has been completed, successfully unlocking the Tier 2 Bomb Bug recipe.]

[Exploding Bug Lv.2: An upgrade recipe for the Exploding Bug, which can split and release more magical bugs that explode...]

As the self-destructing bug 3.0 completed its performance in front of everyone, an upgrade recipe popped up in the Otherworld Chronicles.

Matthew almost burst out laughing when he saw this unusual recipe.

I was originally worried about where to find the second-tier recipe for the Exploding Bug, but I accidentally came up with it by accident.

All you need to do is fuse the exploding bug, exploding bug 2.0, exploding bug 3.0, and exploding bug. He has all the materials, magic bugs, but unfortunately he doesn't have any magic crystals right now, so he can only put it aside for now and refine it when he has the chance later.

"This... I'm not seeing things, am I? They've created another new self-destructing bug?"

"A self-destructing bug can actually have three functions?"

The ability users were shocked; for a moment, no one could believe what they had just witnessed.

For an ordinary mage, let alone creating a new formula, even improving a formula would be enough to make dying without regrets.

As a result, Matthew, at such a young age, actually improved the recipe for the self-destructing bug twice, and it became stronger and stronger. This is simply outrageous!

"You two, if you don't hand over the recipe, are you expecting my eldest brother to ask for it personally?!"

It wasn't until Luca's voice rang out that everyone realized Matthew had won the bet, and they immediately blocked the Webber brothers from trying to slip away.

"Gentlemen, a bet is a bet. Surely the mages of Moore City can afford to lose."

Matthew also stepped forward and unleashed the magic of a power user.

Now that things have come to this, how could they not see that this kid was just pretending to be weak while actually being strong? No wonder he always had such a confident expression.

"Fine! We admit defeat, but there's only one recipe, no more!"

Wes threw a parchment from the Ring, then quickly left with Webber without looking back.

After putting away the recipe, Matthew also took Luca back to the guild to prevent the other party from resorting to desperate measures and ambushing them on the way to retaliate.

News of his further optimization of the self-destructing bug formula spread rapidly among the ability users.

......

Two days later, before dawn, Matthew and Luca packed their things and prepared to leave Val.

The Alchemist personally escorted them to the outskirts of town.

"Matthew, once we arrive in the Empire, you should join the Alchemy Guild with Luca. With your alchemy talent, it's better to join us than the Knights' Guild."

Lumir had known about the goddess's invitation for a long time.

But Matthew's talent made him want to recruit him.

If Luca had someone like that to assist him, his efforts to secure the succession would be much easier.

"Thank you for the recommendation, Bishop. I will consider it." Matthew did not agree immediately. He had no intention of joining rashly before he had a clear understanding of the power dynamics between the various guilds in the Empire.

"That's enough. My brother can go wherever he wants. With that kind of talent and skill, he'll be able to replace you in a few years." Luca impatiently interrupted Lumir, who was about to exchange pleasantries, and started talking about the future.

"You'd better start your own guild with me. Those alchemy guilds and knightly orders will all have to defer to us!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he received a hard flick on the forehead and immediately squatted down, clutching his head in pain.

"Ouch!"

"How disrespectful! Who do you think you are, starting your own thing?"

"Matthew, you must be tired from the journey. Keep an eye on him to prevent him from causing trouble."

Looking at the uncle and nephew, Matthew could only nod speechlessly.

Luca definitely needs some training. His personality is fine in Val Town because he has an uncle to protect him, but once he goes out into the world, people won't spare him just because he has an alchemist uncle.

Soon, the two left Val Town under the hazy sky.

Their first stop is Moor City, which is closest to here. From there, they will travel by airship to the Empire.

Although the price is a bit high, this will greatly improve their speed, and they can arrive in a maximum of half a month.

Otherwise, if I were to walk there myself, it might take me six months to get there.

"Brother Ma, I've already checked. The Moor caravan left last night, half a day ahead of us. If we follow behind them, we shouldn't encounter any danger."

Luca picked up a blade of grass from somewhere, put it in his mouth, and looked like a scoundrel.

Looking at the mottled tire tracks on the ground, you can tell without even asking around.

"Let's walk slowly, lest we be discovered and mistakenly think we have ulterior motives."

Matthew deliberately slowed down, not wanting to cause any unnecessary trouble.

Neither Miles, the owner of the magic stone shop, nor the two brothers who came to cause trouble a couple of days ago made a good first impression.

Especially the former, who can cooperate with jade gambling sites, must not be a good person.

"Alright then, I bought some waffles from Jimmy's before I left, would you like some?"

Luca pulled out two waffles and handed them over, seemingly unconcerned, and listened to whatever Matthew said.

Seeing this, Matthew could only shake his head helplessly and take the waffle to bite into.

Although he didn't tell Jimmy about leaving town for this long journey, the latter probably figured it out.

Last night I returned the fifty-odd gold coins I had given him, and told him to go out and make a name for himself, and hopefully become a great commander or something.

That way, he can brag to others when he goes out that his brother is awesome.

But even he himself doesn't know when he will return after this departure.

The two followed the tire tracks on the ground and continued on their way. The sun gradually rose, and there were hardly any people on the road.

"Brother Ma, take a break, the sun is too strong."

Luca plopped down on a stone bench by the roadside, took out a bottle of water, and gulped it down.

Although he wasn't exactly pampered, the long trek was still taking its toll.

Matthew stood in the shade of a tree, observing the distance with a serious expression.

"It's too quiet, not even a cricket chirping."

The caravan was moving very fast, and after walking for half a day, they still hadn't seen any caravans. Instead, the wilderness on both sides of the road gave them a strange feeling.

Even if it's not a dense forest, it shouldn't be completely silent; it's not even late autumn yet.

Suddenly, a bad feeling rose in his heart.

He immediately activated the "Do a Good Deed Every Day" tag, magic surged into his eyes, and then looked at Luca beside him.

The white gas above his head now had several wisps of black.

Even the top of his head was filled with wisps of black mist, and his heart sank immediately.

"Even insects know to avoid the sun, Brother Ma, let's rest until the sun goes down before we continue."

After Luca finished drinking the water, he took out a magic insect and made it flap its wings to fan himself.

He showed absolutely no sense of crisis; I really don't know if he was on his way or on vacation.

"Don't rest, something's wrong with this road, let's get going."

Matthew grabbed Luca, then pulled him along, and they continued walking quickly forward.