"Overall, the experiment can be considered a success!"
Roy showed a satisfied expression.
He then diligently recorded the successful formula of his experiment.
"Mountain Goat Lady (Prototype) Artificial Meat, non-combat use.
Take fresh mountain goat meat, remove bones and skin, and cut into appropriately sized pieces.
Place the meat into an alchemy cauldron, add a little oil, salt, MSG, and an appropriate amount of water.
Optionally add other nutritional ingredients, such as milk and honey, or utilize the subcutaneous fat layer."
As he was writing, the Flower Snake leisurely crawled over, flicking its tongue.
Roy patted its head and continued writing.
"Pour in the Blackening Potion, dissolve completely, turning it into Original Broth...
Introduce Wizardry Energy, activate the transformation through specific Wizardry rituals and incantations...
Note: Specific properties and suitable uses may vary depending on the materials.
The timing and method of injecting Wizardry Energy may also differ.
Adjust according to actual conditions."
...
Time came to early April.
As Raido, Kenaz, and Gebo successfully manifested their Willpower Runes,
Roy's cultivation in Genesis Studies also reached a crucial new step.
Renien and Andov happened to visit, discussing the apple orchard mission and news from Gale Hills.
"That guy Pimier, could he really have died out there?"
"Possibly, after all, there are quite a few Magical Creatures active there, and some high-level missions too."
"Never mind him, let's talk about the Dark Star in the Sky."
Compared to the whereabouts of Pimier, this matter was clearly more pressing.
The three of them chatted intermittently, mostly about plans to accumulate strength and wait for the right moment.
Renien glanced around and suddenly looked horrified, quickly opening a nearby cabinet.
Inside, it was filled with hands, feet, lips...
And extremely suspicious breasts and buttocks!
His pupils shook violently: "Ro... Roy, did you kill a female apprentice?"
Andov was also extremely shocked, his voice trembling: "And dismembered her, hiding the parts in your room?"
In an instant, images of psychopathic killers, necrophiliacs, and cannibals flashed through their minds, and their looks at Roy became increasingly strange.
If it weren't for their belief in the "Sacred Law," and their certainty that Roy wouldn't dare to attack them in Tali,
They would have been scared out of their wits by now.
Roy chuckled: "How could that be, I'm not a psychopath!"
"Then what are these?" Renien pointed at the items in front of him.
Roy sighed: "Take a closer look?"
The two mustered their courage to inspect closely, only then noticing the label on the cabinet door: "Mountain Goat Lady (Prototype) Artificial Meat."
"Eh? Artificial meat!"
Upon closer examination, these meat pieces indeed didn't seem to be cut from the corpse of a natural life form.
"Is this part of Genesis Studies, are you learning the method of creating humans?"
"Obviously."
"So that's it!"
After the misunderstanding was cleared up, the two breathed a sigh of relief, but then became surprised again.
"This thing is not just difficult!"
"The basic principles were briefly mentioned in the lower apprentice stage, is this mold shaping?"
Roy said: "Exactly, I haven't mastered the Bloodline Art of the Bloodline Wizard yet, so I can only start with mold shaping."
The Bloodline Art is a form of Wizardry akin to genetic editing, utilizing specially refined life factors to create Magical Potions, which are a type of Bloodline Potion.
It simulates the process of embryonic development, allowing the directional growth of artificial flesh.
However, what Roy is currently employing is a method similar to molding silicone dolls.
From a technical standpoint, it's much more rudimentary.
Yet, Renien and Andov didn't find it low-end at all; instead, they were utterly amazed: "This is incredibly lifelike, it even carries a faint aura of life!"
"Exactly, how on earth did you manage this?"
Roy used the Blackening Potion, refining it so thoroughly that the quality of the reconstituted artificial flesh was exceptionally high!
In truth, he hasn't yet mastered the true Whitening technique, lacking significant technical depth.
But based on Blackening, creating this attribute-free artificial flesh is still a small achievement.
...
After sending off the two who were easily startled, Roy tidied up the room.
Then, he took his newly crafted artificial organ—a hefty buttock weighing over 10 pounds—and headed out to a classroom in the tower.
Several people had already gathered there.
Recently, due to his interest in Artificial Lifeforms, Roy joined a small circle of fellow apprentices within the tower.
This group gathered individuals of all sorts, aiming to learn and exchange knowledge, unrestricted by class, status, or position.
Shortly after, everyone arrived, exchanged greetings, and each presented their crafted creations for mutual appreciation.
On the table were displayed various creations, some exquisite, some rugged, ranging from hands, feet, eyes, ears, to hearts, livers, spleens, and lungs.
The latter fell into the category of artificial organs, a level Roy hasn't yet reached, so he observed with particular attention, even occasionally asking the displaying peers for advice and taking notes.
He truly embodied the spirit of seeking knowledge humbly, even from intermediate or junior apprentices, as long as they showed talent in this area.
"Roy, you're truly remarkable!"
"In such a short time, you've already achieved this level!"
"Especially the material, wow, it's almost too lifelike!"
Everyone was genuinely impressed by what Roy brought.
"You flatter me, I haven't reached the stage of creating organs with functional capabilities yet," Roy modestly replied.
"But in terms of material, you're far ahead of us!" everyone agreed.
This was naturally the merit of [Blackening].
The old talent [Proficient] also played a crucial role.
Soon, the conversation shifted to various aspects of the Art of Creation, with a harmonious and lively discussion.
A fellow named Lecter gave Roy valuable advice: "Given your current progress, you should try making puppets.
This falls into the category of Constructs, a choice for most studying Artificial Lifeforms.
And making puppets can start with model toys."
Another apprentice named Chikatilo added.
"First, scale down to a certain proportion, gradually to life-sized puppets, advanced Magic Puppets...
You'll gradually touch upon knowledge in Magic Pets, Battle Puppets, Substitute Puppets, and even Golems, Mechanical Beasts.
It's said that some pioneers have reached a level comparable to a main deity, beyond level seven, the stage of the Progenitor Great Wizard."
The disciples and descendants of later ge
nerations inherited His philosophy, calling themselves 'Clay Artisans.'
The 'Clay Artisans' he spoke of were not mere masons in the mundane sense, but deities who molded clay to create life, the creators of living beings!
(End of Chapter)