Chapter 51 – 14. Alchemy Cult and First Mission (2)
Chloe sat next to Count Julian. She stuck her eyes out of the fan and observed Count Julian.
Professor Elmeyer said.
“Then let’s see. This concept should be thoroughly mastered through the 1st year Alchemy Basics course. A famous alchemist and father of alchemy. Can you explain the theory of the four elements proposed by Parahelsus? Count Julian?”
4 elements story. It is the root of the most basic theory shared by alchemists and magic cults.
The four basic elements of water, fire, earth and air. The correlation between mana interacting with those 4 elements.
And memorizing the nature of each element and its metamorphic form was the basis of an alchemist.
However, there was absolutely no way that Count Julian knew about the 4 elements novel.
‘As Professor Elmeyer said, Count Julian is not an alchemist. Because he never came to our alchemy lecture.’
No, it’s not like it didn’t come at all.
I came to the first few lectures after entering the first year. In the first year, there were 6 types of common basic lectures, not advanced lectures. So, for the sake of education, cadets from other sects also participated in the alchemy lecture.
‘That’s because it was at the level of making children’s toys using mana and simple elemental materials. It wasn’t difficult.’
Also, the alchemy lecture in the first year was a preferred subject for the noble children.
An alchemy order with many descendants of high-ranking nobles. As a result, of course there were many noble ladies. A part that could appeal to the crazy Julian.
So even though he showed his face a few times in lectures. There’s no way that idiot would have endured a lecture on alchemy theory that was pretty boring.
It was natural for him to be late for the lecture, as well as to snore badly and sleep soundly during the lecture. Even the lecture seats were uncomfortable, so I brought a separate blanket to sleep.
The eccentricity was worse when he woke up by chance. Because we spread out food in the back of the classroom and ate.
A professor from the alchemy sect had no choice but to point out the action in order to proceed with the lecture. Then, Julian was furious with a red flag.
‘Alchemy is nothing more than sleeping pills, but to be proud! I can’t believe that there is a separate religious order for such garbage lectures. You get paid every day. If it’s a lecture like this, I’ll make a suggestion to the president and definitely abolish it! You’re fired!’
At that time, the professor in charge was from an aristocratic background. However, he was not a high-ranking aristocrat and could not respond to the count’s ruthlessness.
Besides, Count Julian actually went to the president to cut the professor.
However, Sofia had his common sense. She didn’t scold Julian, but he didn’t even fire the professor.
When things didn’t go his way, the Count did not come to the alchemy lecture. So, at the time, Chloe evaluated Count Julian’s rating as the lowest. No waste.
‘Even with that level of status, I didn’t feel any use value.’
At least for the sake of friendship with the children of the royal aristocrats, he could have set foot in the alchemy order. He’d say, a man with that level of intellect wouldn’t have even gone astray.
While lost in other thoughts for a while, Count Yulian finished his answer.
“…These are the basic concepts and outlines of the four elements novel.”
“That was a great answer. It’s not that difficult, but you know the standard concept well.”
At that moment, Chloe doubted her ears. That count answered the professor’s question without any problems?
“Actually, understanding the basic concept perfectly is the most difficult thing in theory. In particular, you have a very good grasp of the concept of earth elemental properties. I look forward to the future.”
That too, the picky Professor Elmair even praised Julian’s answer.
‘Professor Elmayer is from a high-ranking aristocrat, so he won’t flatter the count at all. What’s going on?’
I couldn’t hear the count’s answer properly because I was lost in other thoughts. There was no doubt that he had at least satisfied Professor Elmeyer.
It was because he was smiling unexpectedly, who always had a rough expression on his face.
And the professor added a word.
“Recall in your head all the concepts that Count Julian had just put together. It is a concept that must be addressed before starting the second grade advanced lecture. Then Count. Have a seat.”
It seems that the other cadets also felt similar feelings to Chloe.
“Professor Elmeyer didn’t point out anything. What happened? Originally, even a trivial conceptual mistake in terminology would be pointed out without fail.”
“Last year, Chloe-sama also suffered several times from Professor Elmeyer.”
“By the way, Count Yulian, was he someone who knew that much about alchemy? He looks cool for no reason because he answers calmly like that. Oh. Seeing you again, your face is also handsome.”
The noble ladies who were listening to the lecture also spoke one word at a time.
‘What the hell happened?’
Chloe also couldn’t easily adapt to the Count, who had changed completely from her freshman year.
***
The alchemy lecture was boring, like most theory lectures. However, listening to the lecture with the alchemist trait turned on made it feel like my knowledge doubled, so I was able to listen to it.
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「Formal Cadet of the Divine Academy Pantheon」
* Receive compliments from demanding professors
: The basic concept was praised by Professor Elmeyer, a master of alchemy theory.
* Acquisition Reward
+25GP/75MP
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There were also small rewards. In fact, it was not difficult at all to answer the professor’s answer. After the attribute was activated, the concept of alchemy was organized in my head like a textbook.
Of course, if it was an advanced theory, it could have been blocked to some extent. What the professor asked was a basic concept, so there was no problem.
‘According to Eirin, that professor is quite picky. I’m glad I left a good impression.’
Above all, there was nothing wrong with learning alchemy theory, which Professor Elmeyer was majoring in. No. It’s essential for future demon attacks.
Elmeyer is an authority on the theory of metamorphism of matter containing the properties of the element ‘earth’.
It’s a bit difficult to put into words, but it was simple. It meant that the material of earth and rock was instantly transformed through mana and alchemy.
‘If you accompany an alchemist who is good at transmutation. The knights also expand their battle options. Although knights cannot fly in the sky. It’s different with the help of alchemy.’
A skilled alchemist can even change the terrain with instant alchemy.
Considering the restrictions on knights’ combat against giant monsters or aerial monsters. If you properly learn Professor Elmeyer’s theory, you’ll have one very good fighting method.
It’s time for the boring theoretical lectures to come to an end.
“Then, the morphology and area metamorphism of the rocky matter described today. Let’s get some cadets out this time to practice. Then let’s see… First of all, Chloe, the cadet representative. And…”
Professor Elmeyer pointed out to me.
“Earl Julian, who gave a good answer before today’s lecture. Let the two of you come forward and see.”
At the professor’s words, Chloe and I stood side by side at the bottom of the classroom. A wide space between the professor’s lecture blackboard and the front seat.
The classroom was quite large, so it seemed that alchemy demonstrations were held in this space.
“Originally, graduate student assistants would demonstrate alchemy directly. Still, there are some interesting cadets in this class, so let them try it themselves.”
Chloe, the representative of the cadets, naturally. And it seems that Professor Elmeyer became interested in me because of the answer I gave a while ago.
Professor Elmeyer placed a stone between the spaces. A stone the size of a melon, which is a bit small to be called a rock. It is a common stone that can be seen anywhere.
Chloe and I stood facing each other with the stone between us. The stone was placed on a straight line.
“The key theory taught today is the morphological metamorphism of rocky materials. I haven’t made much theoretical progress yet, so I won’t ask the two of you for very complex shape transformations.”
Instead, Professor Elmeyer emphasized.
“However, alchemy can only be completed on top of mana. Didn’t you neglect to practice how to manage mana during the vacation? Then, based on today’s theory, by adding that mana, we should be able to change the shape of this stone to something more plausible.”
In other words, it was said that each other used half of the stone to transform the shape while the stone was placed on the floor.
A kind of tug-of-war using stones. The results will be put together, so it was very good to compare each other’s skill advantages.
“In theory, Chloe, the representative of the cadets, would be far ahead. However, no matter how well the theory is based, alchemy cannot produce correct results without quality mana and sophisticated mana management. Especially as the hierarchy of alchemy goes up.”
Professor Elmeyer finished his remarks.
“You should know what I mean. Then, let the two of you begin to transform the stone that belongs to each of you.”
Chloe’s eyes changed very interestingly. Chloe must have a good understanding of mana management as well as alchemy theory.
Actually, the opening day. In the sparring at the Colosseum, Chloe poured alchemy nonstop against Rosette.
Of course, I was pushed back by Rosette. If he was an ordinary priest, it would have been difficult for him to endure that much against Rosette.
In other words, it meant that the amount of mana Chloe possessed was not negligible.
So Chloe had a very confident expression on her face. Then he folded his fan with a flick and pointed to the stone.
“Then let’s begin. Count Julian!”
The fan is also a magic tool, not an ordinary fan. I nodded my head at Chloe’s confident words.
***
A few days passed.
Friday. Chloe was at the reserve platoon headquarters next to the Grand Parade.
It was to receive a reserve platoon mission to be carried out this weekend.
“You are late. Chloe. How dare you make someone nobler than you wait. The courtesy of a high-ranking aristocrat is nowhere to be found. It’s lousy.”
And the spacious break room at the platoon headquarters. Count Julian came first and sat in one of those seats.
‘What are you talking about when you come earlier than the appointment time?’
Obviously, the time to meet here is 2:00 PM. Chloe arrived here 15 minutes early, fearing that the Count would overhear her. But the Count had been here first.
“When making an appointment with someone like me, it would be polite to come 30 minutes earlier and wait. Really, you are an insignificant woman without basic knowledge.”
Chloe hastily covered his face with a fan. Again, I almost couldn’t manage my expression at that sarcasm. However, Chloe bowed his back 90 degrees and greeted the Count politely.
‘Damn it. Still, I can’t help it.’
Chloe is already pushed a lot in terms of status. So, at least in the reserve platoon mission, he dug a trap at the banquet to lead himself. But the result is their own defeat.
And he had a reason to be even more depressed in front of the Count.
Professor Elmeyer’s lecture time last time. Even in the alchemy confrontation between him and the stone, Chloe was completely defeated.
‘I’ve never seen anyone use mana so recklessly.’
At the same time as Chloe said, the alchemy confrontation between the two began.
With the stones in between, each other’s mana carefully intersected. The metamorphosis of the stone began from the side closest to each other.
Mana directly intervened in the microstructure of the stone. Sparks of magical power rose on the surface, and the volume and shape gradually changed.
Circuits are directly implemented in matter due to magic interference. Inject more mana into that circuit to maximize the transformation result. That was alchemy.
“Um… What is that!”
However, the results of the alchemy that the two casted were vastly different. The classroom became noisy. There were no traces of stones left on the Chloe side of the line.
However, on the other hand, on the side where the Count was, a completely unexpected huge stone golem was created.
Professor Elmeyer was also surprised, his mouth gaping open. Anyone can see that it was Chloe’s complete defeat.
“Why are you standing so blankly? Aren’t you going to get the mission right away?”
The Count, who had accomplished that amazing thing a few days ago, was saying this calmly in front of himself.
In an instant, my stomach was boiling. Chloe said with a smile.
“I guess so. This will be the first time the Count has been assigned to a reserve platoon. I will take the lead.”
“Sounds natural. Hurry up and guide me.”
Every time he said a word, the count scratched himself. But Chloe persevered. And this Count Julian was the one who humiliated himself twice.
Inside Chloe, her evaluation of the Count was changing. I got curious.
‘It’s not the old maniac. I don’t know why people have changed so much. Still…’
Considering the Count’s background. If the Count had really changed, the value might be beyond imagination.
He was madly greedy for anything of value. Chloe has always been like that. Then, on the contrary, it was his turn to prove his superiority and value against the Count in this reserve platoon mission.
Chloe was really confident.
