bookandnovel Chapter 48 List
Chapter 48 List
In the following days, as the purchased supplies were delivered one after another, Hick conducted intensive experiments without sparing any expense on materials, and the results were remarkable.
It's worth mentioning that in the Silent Forest's exchange, in addition to the usual experimental subjects, the list of items available for trading even includes some knights and wizard apprentices.
Hick did not hesitate to spend a large sum of money to acquire several individuals as subjects for his final crucial experiments.
By this point, he had completed all the experimental projects that he had selected from the library's classic texts and the instructor's experimental manuals that were available for the apprenticeship stage.
For some of the most effective results, he directly consumed experimental points to permanently solidify and master the core technology.
It can be said that, at the level of wizard apprentices, Hick is already an undisputed master of body modification!
Now, Hick no longer needs to rely on experimental points to conduct such modification experiments.
Provided the materials are sufficient, he can perform a body modification surgery with a 100% success rate at any time. However…
"Even a 100% successful modification...is it inevitable that it will come with side effects that are difficult to eradicate?"
Hick frowned slightly as he looked at a follow-up observation report of the experimental subject.
At this moment, he realized even more deeply how incredible the "no side effects" he had obtained through the system's solidification were!
"The next key step is to obtain the 'Mental Solidification Structure Diagram' necessary for the breakthrough to becoming a formal wizard."
The meditation method bestowed by Pelosi was indeed exquisite and perfectly suited to Hick.
But even the mentor probably didn't expect that this disciple, who had just been promoted to the third-level apprentice a few days ago, would reach the peak of the apprentice stage so quickly—his mental strength had already touched the theoretical limit of this realm!
As for magic?
That mysterious heart seemed to be deeply "stimulated" by the casting of the "Soul Transfer Technique," becoming unusually active.
The growth of magic power was like a runaway horse, completely uncontrollable.
Today, the permanent use of magic by the Soul Transfer spell has decreased from one-third to one-quarter.
This was even after Hick added more than a dozen ravens as blood-bonded magical pets!
Feeling the ever-growing, almost overflowing power within him, Hick was filled with unprecedented anticipation for the future.
"Boss Hick, the list of apprentices you requested has been prepared."
Just as Hick was pondering how to obtain the mental solidification structure diagram and envisioning the future, Kurt's voice came from outside the door.
"quack--"
A few crows cawed, and the list in Kurt's hand vanished instantly. Kurt had grown accustomed to this over the past few days, and his expression remained unchanged.
Hick flipped through the list in his hand, a satisfied smile curving his lips.
The list contains either mediocre "old apprentices" who have wasted many years in the apprenticeship stage, or "disabled people" whose limbs have been severely damaged in recent incidents.
"The perfect candidate for modification..."
A glint of light flashed in Hick's eyes.
Body modification is quite common among wizards, and there are also many apprentices who have tried it.
Small-scale modifications, such as replacing the eyes, hair, or limbs of other creatures, have manageable risks, and even if they fail, the side effects are relatively limited.
However, major modifications involving core organs or large-scale body replacements are almost a dead end for apprentices!
Unless one becomes a test subject for a formal wizard, it is extremely dangerous to try it on one's own or with the help of other apprentices.
At best, they suffer unbearable side effects, and their abilities regress instead of improving; at worst, they become cold materials on the operating table, to be disassembled and studied by others.
Those minor modifications might slightly improve the combat power of apprentices with poor aptitude, but they can hardly change the fact that their future is bleak.
What can truly bring about qualitative change and pave the way for the future is the replacement of "major components"—just like Hick's mysterious heart.
But here's the question: who will host it?
Apprentice-led?
It would be tantamount to courting death; becoming "material" for the host is a more likely outcome.
A formal wizard presiding over the ceremony?
It seems feasible, but guess where those professional wizards get their superb modification skills?
How can you be sure that you won't become a "living test subject" for some wizard on a whim?
Why would you trust someone who is not related to you to do their best, instead of just trying to verify a dangerous suspicion?
"Tell everyone on this list that I can perform body modifications that will change their fate! The condition is..."
Hick paused briefly, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.
"Everyone must pay 5000 magic crystals or... pledge allegiance!"
Upon hearing this, Kurt immediately understood. Asking the people on this list to come up with 5000 magic crystals? You couldn't even get that much by selling them all!
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away!"
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In the Wizard Tower dormitory area, in a dimly lit room filled with the smell of cheap potions and decay.
Sorey lay on his back on the cold bed, his cloudy eyes staring blankly at the mottled ceiling.
The image of the earth-shattering explosion lingers in my mind!
As a second-level apprentice, he was as insignificant as an ant in the face of that terrifying impact, and all his resistance was in vain.
The only option is to escape! Escape for your life!
Even so, the violent energy still caught up with him.
Now, his body is covered with hideous charred scars, his left arm is broken off at the shoulder, and his right leg is twisted and deformed, with bones piercing through his flesh.
Thauri, who had struggled for years at the bottom of the Wizard's Tower, knew better than anyone what this meant.
Hope? It has long since vanished.
The best outcome would be to find a quick and painless end while serving as material for an experiment.
run away?
The Wizard Tower has always been ruthless in its treatment of defectors. Look at what happened to Klar—he was hunted down on charges of theft and defection, and his fate will only be worse.
not to mention……
Sori's gaze swept over his own mangled, inhuman body.
Escape? With a body like that, how far could one escape?
As for suicide...
The runic arrays within the wizard's tower will imprison the souls of those who commit suicide, subjecting them to even more inhumane torture.
The initial resentment and bitterness had long since been worn away by the daily despair.
Now, all that lingers in my heart is a deathly ashes, silently awaiting its final extinguishing.
"Tsk tsk tsk, Senior Sorey."
A voice, clearly mocking, rang out from the doorway.
"You look nothing like you did a few days ago when you were 'imparting knowledge and teaching us'."
"Who?"
Lying on the bed, Sori casually replied that he no longer cared who came to take him away, he only wanted someone to give him a quick death.
"Senior, you're so forgetful. You complimented me on my looks when we met before, but now you can't even recognize my voice."
As the sound came, a figure slowly appeared in front of Sorey.
"It's you! Jona Carr! Kurt's sister?"