From Alchemy Apprentice to All-Powerful God King

Matthew sneezed as soon as he got home and looked at the empty alley behind him with some confusion.

A chill ran down my spine.

"Who's thinking about me! It can't be the jade mine owner, can it?"

The perceptive Matthew immediately closed the door, hiding himself in the yard while simultaneously gathering his magic power, ready to act at any moment.

However, after a long while, not a single bird was seen.

As the saying goes, it's not the thief you should fear, but the one who's eyeing you. Matthew is currently in a state of extreme paranoia.

His previous actions, though merely a warning to the jade gambling market not to contact him, could not control what people thought. The other party was powerful and wealthy, and no one knew if they would come up with new ways to find him.

"We're still not strong enough; we need to hurry up and prepare."

After confirming that there was no danger around, Matthew stepped out of the shadows with a solemn expression. Only after becoming a power user did he realize the power of magic.

If even a novice like him, who possesses only a first-tier magical insect, could easily kill two stone servants, then wouldn't higher-tier ability users and magical insects be even stronger?

In response, Matthew could only maintain the mindset of an apprentice and remain ever cautious.

After returning to his room, Matthew flipped through the recipes in the Otherworld Chronicles.

Although the recommendation for the alchemist exam has been finalized, standing out among dozens of apprentices will likely not be easy.

sleepless nights.

Matthew converted all the alchemical materials in his inventory into one-time-use exploding bugs, then sold them to exchange for the core materials needed for 2.0.

In order to pass smoothly, he must make thorough preparations in advance.

As the day of the assessment drew closer, the atmosphere in Val Town grew increasingly intense.

To become an alchemist is to have one foot already in the Hunter's Guild.

If you persevere for a few years, you will have a very high chance of obtaining the demonic insect and becoming a power user, at which point you will be completely out of the realm of ordinary people.

Therefore, some shrewd people around are already looking into this year's candidates so that their daughters can gain an advantage.

Inside the Hunter's Guild Alchemy Workshop.

As the list was announced, the apprentices looked at the two at the front with surprised expressions.

Matthew and Carter.

Most of them were not surprised that Matthew was selected, but why was Carter chosen?

The demonic insects that the former has refined in the past few weeks are of the best quality and vitality, without a doubt.

But the latter clearly didn't even finish the Demon Insect challenge last week, and his usual quality isn't good either. Why should he be recommended? He must have spent gold coins!

But due to Professor Flynn's authority, no one dared to stand up and object, and could only whisper among themselves below.

"Alright, don't be discouraged if you weren't selected. Keep trying, you'll have a chance in the next selection."

"You two better prepare yourselves; don't embarrass me in tomorrow's assessment!"

After saying a few words, Professor Flynn dismissed the crowd and gave them some special instructions before leaving.

In the end, only Matthew and Carter remained in the Alchemy Workshop.

Matthew was also puzzled by this. He had heard that Carter had lost everything at the jade gambling market last time, so how could he still have gold coins to bribe Flynn?

Carter, however, looked at Matthew with a smile, all traces of his previous gloom completely gone.

"Matthew, there are only five spots for the Alchemist promotion this time, and I won't go easy on you."

"Really? Then I look forward to your performance."

Matthew despises people who climb the ladder through connections, unlike him who relies solely on his own abilities and timely support to gain his mentor's appreciation and recommendation.

After saying that, he turned and left, not giving the other party a chance to retaliate.

After the person had gone far away, Carter's expression gradually twisted, his hands clenched tightly, and he gritted his teeth.

"How dare you talk to me like that? Do you really think you're an alchemist?"

......

The next morning, as soon as Matthew arrived at the guild, he found that the entire square had been surrounded by the townspeople.

Among the crowd, he immediately spotted the short man with curly hair who kept pushing his way in.

"Jimmy? What are you doing here? Is the shop closed today?" Matthew grabbed Jimmy. Without even thinking, he knew this kid was probably here to see the goddess again.

Jimmy turned around and saw him, somewhat surprised. He held up the bamboo basket in his hand and grinned, "I brought out a basket of waffles to sell. It'll be faster than selling them at the store, and I can even watch your competition!"

Matthew looked at the half-eaten pancakes still in his basket and was somewhat speechless.

It was obvious that the people watching from the outside wouldn't spend money on food, so he pulled Jimmy and walked into the square.

With their apprentice status and a spot to participate in the assessment, they were led to the viewing area without any obstacles.

"The people here are much richer than those outside. Remember to come in earlier next time."

After settling Jimmy in, Matthew went to the center of the square, sat down in front of the alchemy altar with his name on it, closed his eyes to rest, and waited for the test to begin.

He arrived rather late; the dozen or so alchemy tables around him were already filled one after another.

Carter was among them, but the tension on his face was hard to hide.

Amidst gasps and murmurs, Matthew opened his eyes and looked over.

A knight clad in silver-white iron armor and wielding a greatsword appeared outside the plaza.

As he walked forward, accompanied by an aura of leaking magic, the crowd unconsciously parted to make way for him.

"Is he a knight? What's he doing at the alchemist assessment?"

"There doesn't seem to be a rule that says knights can't do alchemy, so could he be here to take the test?"

Immediately, a buzz of discussion arose, and the expressions on the faces of the apprentices present gradually turned ugly.

A knight with magical powers comes to participate in the alchemist examination.

That doesn't make sense no matter how you look at it!

But the other party didn't care at all about the discussions around them, and even seemed to enjoy the attention that came with being a knight.

The young knight stepped through the crowd and finally sat down in front of the alchemy table named Leon. His greatsword fell to the ground, and the apprentices around him felt a slight tremor.

Just as the surrounding chatter grew louder.

A soft cough came from within the guild, and with the blessing of magic, it instantly spread throughout the entire area, covering and dispelling the noisy chatter.

The guild square fell silent instantly.

All eyes, including those of the knight Leon, were drawn to that spot.

A figure dressed in a red robe emerged from the shadows, appearing before everyone, accompanied by footsteps.

Behind him was another young figure, but he didn't linger and went straight to the last empty alchemy platform.

The newcomer was none other than the judge of this assessment, the Alchemist Bishop, with jet-black hair but a white beard, holding an old wooden cane and gently tapping it on the ground.

"It's just an alchemist exam, what's the big deal?"

As he spoke, everyone's gaze shifted again to the young knight Leon sitting to the side.

When the alchemist looked at him, he was clearly taken aback.

Leon explained, showing no fear of the bishop: "I came through a normal recommendation process. The guild shouldn't have a rule that knights can't participate in the alchemist exam, right?"

The alchemist bishop didn't say much about it. There really wasn't such a rule, mainly because no knight would be so bored as to participate in the assessment of a group of apprentices without magic.

He could only keep this to himself and settle accounts with that bastard tutor who took the money when it was all over!

"Alright! Now that all the apprentices...and the knights are in place..."

"The 33rd Alchemist Examination has officially begun!"