Alchemists do not need self-cultivation

"...How many people know about another world? How many people did you tell at the University of Munich?"

“I never expected that they would believe my casual remark so readily, and even actually find a way to get to Amestris,” Hohenheim said with a wry smile. “Currently, those who know about this include some members of the German army and members of the Far North Guild.”

“...That was Eikart just now…”

"He is the president of the Far North Union. My good friend Haushofer at the University of Munich is also a member of this organization."

"I see."

The guilds in the far north colluded with the German army to invade Amestris and seize its strategic resources. As the country's lieutenant general, Isaac had only one task to complete.

"Hohenheim".

"what?"

“Although we live in different worlds, we are both Amestris. The existence of Amestris must never be known to the people of this world,” Isaac said solemnly. “If things continue to develop…”

"I have no choice but to destroy this world."

Chapter 974: Another Amestris

"What exactly do you mean by wanting to destroy this world?"

“If the technology to travel between dimensions falls into the hands of the people of this world, then Amestris will face a dimensional war. The destruction caused by wars between worlds will be far greater than that caused by wars between nations,” Isaac said. “Therefore, we must prioritize the destruction of this world before they completely complete their experiments.”

"Destroy the world..." Edward looked at Isaac, who calmly uttered these words, in disbelief. "You want to destroy everyone in this world..."

"Of course, things haven't developed to that point yet. If Germany doesn't promote its technology, we only need to destroy one Germany."

"This……"

"How exactly they do it depends on what they've accomplished. Of course, to be on the safe side, we don't have that much time to investigate the enemy." Isaac frowned as he looked at Hohenheim. "You've really gotten some incredible news. It's a wonder you even told them about Amestris."

"At the time... I was also trying to find my way back, I'm sorry..."

"……Ugh."

Isaac sighed and didn't continue blaming Hohenheim.

Dimensional wars were something Isaac worried about from his first time traveling between worlds. Since he could travel between two worlds, there was no reason why others couldn't. Edward and Hohenheim in this world were good examples, except they could only travel between worlds and not return to them.

The German "Far North Union" is currently researching how to travel from the current world to Amestris, and Isaac doesn't yet know the extent of their research, whether a round trip is possible, or how many troops they can transport at once.

"What stage has the research of the Far North Guild reached?"

"I don't know... but they don't have any actual cases of opening the door."

"That's good. We can only destroy them as soon as possible..."

Sizzle————

Before Isaac could finish speaking, the entire building began to shake.

Crimson lightning flashed, and black patterns began to appear on the first massive ring of ground, slowly forming a huge transmutation array.

"They succeeded!?"

A few minutes ago.

Ekater took Isaac and Edward to where they were in Hohenheim and then returned home.

She went directly to Haushofer, who was waiting outside.

Where is the giant serpent now?

“It’s already fixed up there,” Haushofer pointed below.

Envi's entire body was curled up in a loop and fixed to the first floor below with steel nails.

"Let's begin the experiment now."

"Now?"

“Now’s the time. Initiate Project Shambhala and try to send people there,” Ekaert said. “We finally obtained the Great Serpent; the plan absolutely cannot be delayed.”

"But...that person..."

"Are you worried about that man from Shambhala? He can't affect our plans at all. Don't forget that Hohenheim didn't accomplish anything either."

“He’s different from Hohenheim!” Haushofer exclaimed excitedly. “He can use a very strange power, a power from Shambhala, which Hohenheim doesn’t have!”

"Don't worry, I already have a plan."

Eikart smiled slightly and took out a bound manuscript from his pocket.

"This is……"

“Professor Haushofer should have heard of the ‘Book of Illusions’. I found this ‘Book of Illusions’ by chance. It is the most powerful of all the books of illusions I have ever used. I also learned the principles of Shambhala alchemy from this book.”

This booklet has no cover, only the marks of staples and the words 'Chapter One' written on the outermost page.

She looked up at Envy, who was fixed to the ceiling, and said with a smile, "If this book of illusions hadn't told me that the principle of alchemy is to complete the circulation of power through 'circles,' my research wouldn't have reached this level."

"Will this book be enough to deal with him?"

"You can use the ability as long as you hold it in your hand; it's incredibly powerful."

As he spoke, Eikart slammed the booklet onto the ground.

As a tiny bolt of lightning leaped out, a spike suddenly sprang from the ground and pierced towards Haushofer.

Haushofer was terrified, and the spike stopped just a centimeter from his throat.

"Having this is enough to fight him."

"Is...is that so? But I always feel..."

"There's no time to hesitate. Don't forget just how important the Shambhala plan is to Germany right now."

"……All right."

Haushofer also knew the importance and urgency of the matter, and went to the first floor with Eikart.

Arriving beside Envi, Eikart reached out and gently stroked its scales, muttering incantations to himself.

She was reciting ancient Latin, which Haushofer couldn't understand a word of, but as she continued reciting, patterns suddenly began to appear on Envy's body.

It suddenly roared as it formed a ring, and red lightning crackled around its body, drawing a huge transmutation circle at the center of its circle. Then the light began to grow brighter and brighter.

"It's a success. Let everyone come over."

"Wait, are we going to conduct the experiment of letting people pass through the door now?" Haushofer asked hurriedly. "Passing through a door isn't easy, and using people as test subjects..."

"No need to worry."

Ekater clapped his hands, and dozens of people in steel armor walked out from behind the door.

The heavy armor made them sway as they walked, but they still made it to the front of the formation.

"Now, let's head to Shambhala!"

At Eikart's command, the armored men rushed into the transmutation circle, and as if standing on a river, they slowly sank downwards.

……

"Tsk, they actually did it."

The instant the transmutation reaction occurred, Isaac immediately looked down to the bottom.

The transmutation circle set up by Envy, with armor constantly pouring into it, meant their experiment had been a success.

“Isaac…”

"These bastards are really capable of doing such a thing."

Without wasting any words, Isaac leaped down to the first floor, landing in the middle of the formation with the armored men.

After being enveloped by the light of the transmutation array, Isaac's vision suddenly went completely white.

-

boom----

On the once peaceful street, a transmutation circle suddenly appeared on the ground, and then began to collapse.

A large number of armored men emerged from the formation and staggered toward the people around them.

Isaac opened his eyes and saw a familiar yet unfamiliar scene.

"Where is this... Amestris?"

Looking at the frightened people around him and the soldiers in blue uniforms who had arrived, he knew where he was.

Riord, a city in eastern Amestoris that once experienced a riot.

Regarding the anniversary celebration reward

I'm afraid some readers might not have seen the bounty message in the chapter, so I'll repeat it here.

刺猬猫的周年庆一共维持到9.29，这期间每满足100刀片或者100月票又或者10000打赏，我就加2更（原先是加1更）。

This bounty will remain in effect until the 29th.

Chapter 975: Acquaintances from Different Worlds

"Where is this...Rior?"

Judging from the city's environment, it is indeed located in Rior, an eastern city. Isaac had been at the Eastern Command for quite some time and had occasionally come here, so he was quite familiar with the area.

In his own world, Riol is still undergoing reconstruction after being destroyed by the artificial human organization. This place also seems to have been damaged, with some dilapidated houses covered with steel bars, clearly under construction.

The armored men who had fallen with Isaac staggered toward the people around them, causing the surrounding citizens to flee in panic.

"...Although this is not Amestris, where I am, as a soldier of the country, I absolutely will not allow you to act recklessly." Isaac's eyes sharpened instantly.

He rushed forward and punched an armored man who was crawling towards a citizen who had fallen to the ground, sending him flying.

"Ah... thank you."

"It's very dangerous here, quickly move to the back."

"Yes!"

After Isaac finished speaking, the citizen scrambled to his feet and fled to the side.

As Isaac watched the armored men continuing to surge outwards, he sensed something was amiss.

There was no sense of energy within the armor, as if it were completely empty, yet there were clearly people inside when they entered the transmutation array.