"Artistic talent, creativity."..
This text does not have a direct translation as it appears to be a sequence of characters that may not form a coherent word or phrase in Chinese..."
In the residence of the Wizard Tower.
Roy was reciting from a dictionary from Netherlands.
Even as an intermediate apprentice, his mental strength far surpassed that of an ordinary person.
Roy now possessed over 5 degrees of mental strength, allowing him to memorize at an astonishing speed.
"At this rate, I can consider myself to have a preliminary grasp of this language. Next, I just need to familiarize myself with the grammar."
After a while, Roy put down the dictionary and played with the Succubus Doll floating in the air, deep in thought.
"What exactly must I do to truly embody the so-called maxim?"
For the past few days, he had been pondering this important question.
Knock, knock, knock!
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
Roy snapped out of his thoughts and pointed a finger.
Under the influence of the Wizardry Energy from the Animation Art, the door opened.
Ivent cautiously entered.
Roy looked at him and asked, "What brings you here?"
"Lord Roy, I've just received something that might interest you."
Ivent took out an object and explained.
Roy's gaze fell upon the item, and a look of interest appeared on his face.
Because when it appeared, a faint sensation emerged between his eyebrows.
[Alchemy Talent Acquiring (0%)]
Similar to when he had acquired the [Blackening] talent in the past, the panel's progress had remained stagnant.
Since returning from Chalkland, he had not received any feedback regarding the Inherent Essence.
However, Roy now had a deeper understanding of Source Essence. Combined with the information he had researched, he began to form some conjectures.
This could be a change caused by the alteration of his soul's essence.
Just like how salt dissolves differently in a cup of water compared to a basin.
Under different temperatures and pressures, the concentration and saturation levels also vary.
With his mental strength enhanced and the Source of Magic refined, the quality of his soul and the scale and concentration of his spirituality would undoubtedly differ.
"This is something I discovered in the wilderness, suspected to be from Chalkland.
After all these days, I finally managed to bring it here."
Roy remained silent, and Ivent braced himself to explain.
In truth, Roy was silently activating the [Eye of Hermes]. The green Magical Aura indicated its first-grade quality as a Magical Treasure.
However, Roy was not deceived by the quality, as the object before him was simply too small.
It was the size of a pea.
What truly made Roy feel it was valuable was that it was a leguminous fruit, not a chunk of flesh.
"Come to think of it, all the Source Essences I've discovered before were either in eyeballs, Corpse Dissolving Pools, hearts, or even an entire Humanoid Angel.
All were related to Artificial Lifeforms.
But this time, even a plant fruit could appear."
Roy took it over and observed it discreetly, feeling as if he had opened the door to a new world.
Suddenly, under the gaze of the [Eye of Hermes], strands of Black Iron-like threads intertwined, condensing into a sesame-sized Fragment in the air.
As a faint sting emerged between his eyebrows, the sesame-sized Fragment was drawn in as if by a black hole, entering it.
Instantly, the translucent illusory panel changed.
[Alchemy Talent Acquiring (0%→100%)]
[Artist (Black Iron Grade)]
[Alchemy is also an art, significantly enhancing the artistic level and aesthetic value of Alchemical Creations]
Alchemy, art?
Roy felt a surge of knowledge flooding into him, and various indescribable instincts arose spontaneously.
In that moment, it was as if he had been immersed in art for years, gaining expertise in related fields.
At the same time, the [Eye of Hermes] also identified the true nature of the fruit.
"Magic Vine Seed!
This is a Vampire Magic Vine from the Otherworld. Even a tiny seed can give rise to a large area of Magic Plants, capable of transforming into Thorn Vines to defend castles or manors.
However, it requires a large amount of Flesh Chunk as fertilizer or over a hundred years of growth to achieve this, making it not very cost-effective."
"Ah?" Ivent was slightly disappointed, as he had thought it was some kind of treasure.
Roy said, "You've put in some effort. Although this thing isn't very useful, I'll still take it and reduce your debt.
Before heading to the Netherlands, continue to gather similar items for me, as well as the Chalk Soil and other materials I've been requesting on the bulletin board."
"Thank you so much!"
Ivent felt greatly encouraged, as if his efforts had not been in vain.
...
"Let's test this talent!"
After Ivent left, Roy pointed at the door from a distance, causing it to close on its own, and immediately began experimenting.
He picked up a quill pen from the table and simply drew a few strokes.
Instantly, smooth lines formed elegant characters, and the Willpower Runes of the Wizard World appeared in beautiful calligraphy.
Under the influence of his artistic talent, these calligraphic characters formed a stunning Arcane Imprint pattern.
This was something akin to a signature or seal, representing identity in the eyes of Spellcasters.
Although the essence of the spell remained the same—just as a messy or even ugly signature still holds legal significance—what Roy produced was undeniably stylish and beautiful, brimming with artistry.
Next, Roy simply drew a horse, with graceful lines forming a powerful and majestic image.
Though it was just a simple sketch with a few strokes, the sense of movement and charm it conveyed was enough to inspire admiration.
Roy's body trembled as if struck by inspiration. He walked into the Alchemy Room, mixed some Plaster, and began kneading it.
Gradually, the outline of a cat-sized horse model emerged.
His fingertips seemed enchanted, continuously bringing out fine textures, with muscles and mane appearing lifelike.
The final result even surprised himself.
"[Artisan Skill] plus [Artist], plus [Proficient]!
This is the level of a seasoned craftsman who has spent decades honing their craft!"
Roy had previously imagined that, given the opportunity, he would rely on the long lifespan of a Wizard to improve his skills in sculpture and other arts, making it easier to "infuse soul" into his works.
He never expected that with this talent, all the tedious practice and years of accumulation would be unnecessary!
This innate, natural state could make him a master sculptor!
Moreover, it wasn't just limited to sculpture; it seemed to have the same effect in painting, calligraphy, music, and more.
As long as it was related to Alchemical Creations, this talent could encompass all of them!
However, another question soon arose.
What was that sesame-sized Fragment I just saw, and why did it grant me such an ability?
Art and demonic vines…
They seem completely unrelated!
Suddenly, Roy's body trembled.
He suddenly felt that the question he had been pondering for days seemed to have an answer because of the appearance of this thing!
(End of Chapter)