Marvel: The Alchemist Just Wants a Peaceful Life

"The times are about to go mad, Sherlock. Compared to Kamar-Taj, there is no doubt that you are the one who needs it more!"

At this point, the Ancient One stopped, turned around and glanced at Sherlock through the portal before smiling and saying...

"Moreover, I have observed you for five years and I believe you will not allow such a divine artifact to be disgraced! Sherlock, the future is always in your hands. Consider this artifact Kamar-Taj's investment in your future."

After saying that, the Ancient One closed the portal almost without hesitation, leaving Sherlock alone staring blankly at the spot where the portal had disappeared. After a long while, he pointed at the spot where the portal had disappeared and started cursing.

"Get the riddle-riddler off this planet! I'm just an ordinary nobody! Nobody can disturb my peaceful life!"

Chapter 3: Trump Cards and Artifacts

The reason why Sherlock was so vulnerable is quite simple. After all, before he transmigrated, he was just an ordinary person. Even after he gained extraordinary powers, he only wanted to live his own simple life.

But the Ancient One's meaning was quite clear: the future seemed to be inextricably linked to Sherlock!

How could this be? You have to understand that in the five years since he traveled to the present, after gaining superhuman powers, Sherlock has never had the slightest thought of acting like a superhero and upholding justice.

Sherlock almost subconsciously wanted to refuse the Ancient One's final act of becoming the Riddler, but the Time Stone in the Ancient One's hand made Sherlock unsure of what to do.

In Sherlock's memory, the only connection he could barely make with the Avengers, aside from the Ancient One, Marvel's most famous boiled egg, was that his parents, who had long since passed away, were high-ranking employees of Stark Industries.

However, given that his parents were living in a time when Tony had just taken over the reins of this behemoth after the passing of Stark, Sherlock simply did not believe that his parents could have any connection with Tony.

They couldn't believe that the playboy on TV, who was obsessed with Playboy cover girls every day, would pay attention to their former employee's child, who had died in a plane crash during a business trip, even though the child was considered an extremely precious treasure to the couple, born late in life.

Sherlock had been pointing at the spot where the Ancient One had disappeared and cursing for ages, but the portal's light didn't reappear. Feeling somewhat bored, Sherlock pursed his lips and sighed helplessly, then turned his attention back to the Spear of Saint Longinus.

After all, the Ancient One made it clear that if this artifact could be repaired, it would be hers!

To be honest, Sherlock would much rather stay at home, quietly drinking coffee and studying alchemy and various artifacts, than become a superhero and save the world.

Sherlock expressed no interest in professions such as superhero, scapegoat, or high-ranking bully.

As for that snap that would affect the entire universe in the near future?

Sherlock thought that if the sky were to fall, the tall ones would hold it up; what did it have to do with him, a mere alchemist? Besides, Sherlock didn't believe that he would really be affected by the so-called Infinity Stones and turned to ashes.

Thinking of this, Sherlock subconsciously touched his left eye. Only Sherlock himself knew that beneath that prosthetic eye was a blood-red stone, which was also Sherlock's reliance for struggling to survive in this dangerous Marvel world.

The Philosopher's Stone, the highest achievement in alchemy, can disregard any rules and grant any wish!

What's more, this Philosopher's Stone of his is the kind that won't be consumed in any way. This thing appeared in front of him along with the alchemical spellbook when he transmigrated.

For Sherlock, if there truly is such a thing as destiny, he believes he can use his hidden Philosopher's Stone and his alchemy to tear apart that so-called destiny.

No one can disturb my peaceful life! No one!

Having vented his frustrations, Sherlock began to carefully examine the artifact before him using alchemy.

The more Sherlock examined it, the more he felt that Kamar-Taj had a profound history. The so-called Spear of Saint Longinus in front of him was less of a 'weapon' and more of a 'staff' in essence!

That's right, it's the magic wand in the wizard's hand, which is very similar to the wand in Gandalf's hand in the movie that lit up the light spell.

However, compared to Gandalf's staff, which could only be used as a blunt weapon, the staff in front of him was undoubtedly far superior in both ability and attack power.

According to Sherlock's understanding, the most basic function of this staff should be called 'magnification' or 'sublimation'.

To give a simple example, take Sherlock's alchemy. As we all know, alchemy cannot be activated without a transmutation circle, but an alchemist who has seen the truth can simplify the transmutation circle into a single circle.

That is, the gesture of the protagonist in Fullmetal Alchemist putting his hands together, which is already the simplest 'transformation circle' in alchemy.

However, the power of the Spear of Saint Longinus before him could further simplify Sherlock's alchemy, turning it from a 'circle' into a 'point'.

To put it simply, you can activate alchemy simply by touching the Spear of Longinus, skipping the 'circle drawing' process.

Moreover, judging from Sherlock's current level, the power of the Spear of Saint Longinus is far more than that. According to the inscriptions remaining on the spear, it is very likely that this artifact can even perform alchemy remotely under extreme conditions!

Putting everything else aside, this ability alone is enough to live up to its reputation as a divine artifact.

As for the remaining functions such as following, floating, flying, recognizing a master, and recalling, they are not as amazing as this most important ability.

Of course, this was Sherlock's guess of the functions in its perfect state based on the runes remaining on the spear. Now that the Spear of Saint Longinus is damaged, only the function of levitation remains.

"So this thing is just an enhanced staff version of Sherlock's flight cloak?"

Sherlock looked at the Spear of Saint Longinus on the table with a look of surprise, and even felt that it would be a little dishonest if he really took this thing from the Ancient One.

However, Sherlock quickly put the idea out of his mind, since for an alchemist, the allure of the artifact before him was undoubtedly immense.

"Well, let's just consider it the rental fee that the Ancient One earned by borrowing Doro!"

After convincing himself with such a flimsy excuse with utter insincerity, Sherlock lightly stroked his left arm with his right hand, and his left arm, which had looked perfectly normal, was instantly torn to pieces.

What was originally an ordinary flesh and blood arm has instantly transformed into a mechanical arm that extends with countless tools and weapons, which looks somewhat like Rick's style.

However, Rick's arm is probably all about scientific mechanics, while Sherlock's arm is a genuine alchemical product, with every component inside being something that can be used in alchemy.

Sherlock, like a lecherous wolf spotting a beautiful woman, grinned wickedly as he walked toward the Spear of Saint Longinus on the table. He was determined to repair this divine artifact that would greatly benefit him!

Chapter 4 Doro's Powerful Social Circle

Immersed in alchemy, Sherlock completely forgot about the presence of another creature in his room. His mind and eyes were fixed on the artifact on the table, and he devoted himself entirely to its restoration.

Doro, who had been playing by himself in the room for a while, stopped running and looked up in Sherlock's direction after sensing the alchemical light coming from Sherlock's direction.

Seeing Sherlock engrossed in his own world, Doro actually stood up, put his hands on his hips, and sighed helplessly.

Although his small face was full of helplessness and sighs, Doro's cute and abstract body, coupled with his distinctly different anime art style, made him seem adorable to everyone, even though they knew he was actually very distressed.

As the creator of Doro, Sherlock knows Sherlock's temperament all too well. It's obvious that Sherlock, so immersed in alchemy, is simply impossible to wake up!

This is the result that Doro himself came to after countless attempts!

Fortunately, this wasn't the first time Doro had experienced something like this, so he naturally knew how to handle it.

Speaking of this, we have to mention Sherlock's attitude towards Doro.

Although Sherlock is Doro's creator, and due to the setting, Doro can neither be called a human nor a dog, although Sherlock nominally always treats Doro as a pet, he actually loves Doro like a child.

It is precisely because of this that Sherlock never restricted Doro's range of activities, allowing Doro to develop freely.

As for whether outsiders would react upon seeing Doro, Sherlock wasn't too worried about that, since the community where Sherlock lived was considered an extremely high-end community in the United States.

Furthermore, due to the unique national circumstances, the residents here generally have no contact with the authorities unless they encounter danger.

As for Doro's unique art style? This is Marvel! Over the years, people have seen all sorts of monsters and demons, and compared to those monsters and demons, Doro can be said to have accurately struck a chord with everyone's hearts.

So almost everyone in the community treats Doro as Sherlock's adopted mascot. From the elderly to the young children, everyone has the same attitude towards Doro: they like him, he's cute, and they want to pet him!

Furthermore, all the residents of this community are either extremely wealthy or powerful. Even those who appear ordinary are likely to be highly capable. Doro's social circle would be considered terrifying in the United States.

Nevertheless, aside from situations like the Ancient One being 'rented out,' Doro never left Sherlock's vicinity at home.

In this situation, Sherlock's neighbors became the place where Doro appeared most frequently, apart from Sherlock's house.

Furthermore, Doro is more friendly to his right neighbor than to the one on his left.

Therefore, after seeing Sherlock engrossed in his own world, Doro sighed helplessly before taking off on his short legs and running towards the outside of Sherlock's room.

Despite Doro's abstract art style, he is incredibly fast. In just a few breaths, Doro had already run out of Sherlock's house, and after exiting the gate, he turned right without the slightest hesitation.

Doro skillfully crossed the yard and stopped in front of her neighbor's door. She raised her soft, white little hand and gently knocked on the door.

"Hey, Doro's here to see you!"

As Doro called out in his childish voice, the tightly closed door of the house was opened from the inside, and a man appeared behind the door. The moment he saw Doro, he excitedly picked him up and rubbed his bearded face against Doro's jelly-like cheeks.

"Oh, little Doro, where have you been? Did you miss your Uncle Wick?"

Upon hearing the man's words, Doro tried to push away the man's bearded face while speaking to him in a childish voice.

"Doro went out to play. Doro was taken to another place by someone through a spark circle!"

Hearing Doro's reply, the man was about to say something more and continue to bury himself in Doro, inhaling her breath for the long time he hadn't seen her in so long, when he was interrupted by a female voice from behind him.

"John, if you bully Doro again, I'll teach you a lesson right now!"

As she spoke, the woman came to John's side and snatched Doro from his arms, leaving John with only an innocent look on his face, his expression full of helplessness and grievance.

"Okay, Helen, but I don't admit that I bullied little Doro!"

Hearing John's shameless words, the woman named Helen glared at him angrily, then picked up Doro and walked into the house.

Yes, you read that right. This bearded man, who acts like a goofy old father when facing Doro, is none other than Zhao Weike, the killer who went on to kill across three movies in "Give Me Back My Dog's Life".

Unlike in the movie, Zhao Weike has not lost his beloved wife, nor has he adopted the beagle named Daisy. Instead, Doro has become the couple's darling, and they even treat Doro like a daughter.

The reason why Zhao Weike has such a happy life now is actually because of Sherlock.

When Sherlock first arrived in the world, Zhao Weike, who hadn't yet retired from the military, took good care of Sherlock, who had just moved in, under Helen's guidance. Seeing that Sherlock lived alone, Helen, the woman who could tame a killing machine, often invited Sherlock over for meals. Over time, the two families became acquainted.

Sherlock, in return, contributed many alchemical tools to Zhao Weike's impossible mission upon his retirement, which freed Zhao Weike from the constraints of the blood pact, allowing him to successfully retire and become a living legend in the assassin world.

It was precisely because of this that the two families developed a deeper friendship. Zhao Weike and Helen were the people who knew Sherlock's secret best, and were also Sherlock's only friends since he traveled through time.

Even after Helen fell ill, it was Sherlock who used a sliver of the Philosopher's Stone's power to successfully heal her.

Supported by such a bond, the couple were almost the best people to Doro, aside from Sherlock, even more so than the Ancient One.

The only problem is that Sherlock gets goosebumps every time he sees Zhao Weike's greasy, doting fatherly demeanor towards Doro.

It's hard to imagine that the man who slaughtered his way through the entire assassin world for a dog would actually make such a greasy face and utter such a grating sound when he saw Doro.

Sherlock even suspected that Zhao Weike was trying to take Doro's custody from him!

Chapter 5 A Peaceful Daily Life

When Zhao Weike entered the house, Helen was already holding Doro and feeding him oranges at the dining table.

Helen's movements were extremely gentle, as if she truly regarded Doro as her own daughter. Under the sunlight, she radiated an almost divine maternal glow.

Under such radiant light, Doro, who is usually extremely lively and active, quieted down, swinging his soft little feet and waiting for Helen to feed him. Although his mouth was full of orange juice, he still had a well-behaved smile on his face.

This scene, witnessed by Zhao Weike, caused his heart to tremble countless times, and his gaze towards Doro and Helen became increasingly tender.

Because of Helen's illness, Sherlock's intervention saved Helen, but it also deprived her of the right to be a mother.

The appearance of Doro seemed to fulfill the dreams of Zhao Weike and Helen, which is the main reason why the couple loves Doro so much.

After feeding Doro a whole orange, Helen gently wiped Doro's mouth, picked him up and placed him in Zhao Weike's arms, glaring at him threateningly.

"Keep an eye on Doro. I'm going to cook. Don't forget to call Sherlock over for lunch! That brat is probably engrossed in his messy alchemy again, which is why Doro is running around like that."