Mage Body Modification

Finally, success!

Seeing this, Roy felt genuinely happy.

"Wizards are those who grasp knowledge, using themselves as a fulcrum to leverage infinite power.

But unlike the priests of various deities, or the mages of the Arcane world, wizards lean more towards primal and mysterious knowledge.

With so many messy metaphors and images, it's really hard to understand without a teacher's guidance!

Fortunately, I still have a bit of intuition..."

As he pondered, the clothes in the room, activated by witchcraft, began to move on their own.

At this moment, they seemed to become living beings, the thoughts from the spell instantly transforming into the will of a master.

After a while, the formation dispersed, and the clothes, hopping and skipping, folded themselves neatly.

Roy went to the training grounds and rented a secluded private room for one Magic Stone. He tried again.

"..."

Accompanied by the chanting of incantations and the enhancement of witchcraft.

This time, what was animated was an iron chain over 3 meters long.

With a clatter, the iron chain rose like a snake. Driven by mysterious power, it swung its head, as if held by an invisible giant, and lashed out forward.

With a crack, the wooden target shattered!

Although it lacked the physiological structures like muscles and tendons necessary for movement, it exhibited a similar effect under the enhancement of witchcraft energy.

Roy looked at the scene with satisfaction.

"As expected of witchcraft enhancement, even a casual swing has considerable striking power!

If I were to heat the chain red-hot first, or coat it with potent poison, its power could be even greater!"

Immediately after, the iron chain slithered back and coiled around Roy's body, constricting like a real giant python.

He instantly felt a terrifying immense force and quickly used his will to control it to loosen.

"It's incredibly powerful. Even with my current enhancements, I would struggle to resist it!"

Roy was surprised by the true power of the spell.

This was only the initial success of an Apprentice-level spell. If he continued to improve, it was unimaginable!

"Animate is easily interfered with by life force fields, thus it cannot directly affect the enemy's clothing or swords..."

"The same applies to enchanted items, unless a 'Secret Mark' is imprinted beforehand, or the target is sufficiently weak..."

"The movement of animated items is determined by the caster's perception, but different methods of use have different efficiencies in terms of work done..."

"Choose carefully and train accordingly..."

"Animate has limited energy. Its duration depends on the spell's composition and combat style, but standby modes and activation conditions can be set, or certain self-recovering charging methods..."

Over the next few days, Roy continued to study Animate, gradually reviewing the details, and moving towards using it as true Animate Magecraft.

At this time, another matter he had been preparing for also met the prerequisite conditions.

The modification of the Hair Ghost Witch Body, combined with some kind of residual law, would generate a permanent effect.

It would cause his hair to undergo permanent animated mutation.

Even to the point of continuous growth and strengthening!

"Roy, why are you suddenly playing with snakes?"

"Are you researching Summoning-type witchcraft?"

During another gathering, Andov looked at Roy picking out a quail egg and feeding it to the ornamental snake coiled around his neck, asking curiously.

"Something like that," Roy replied vaguely while feeding the snake.

He had bought a snake to keep as a pet a few days ago when he returned to his residence.

These were special breeds cultivated by Bloodline Wizards. Not only were their scent glands degenerated and replaced by a faint fragrance, but their temperaments had also become docile and affectionate.

There were many similar rare items in the Wizard Tower that were not found on the Old Continent.

"You're so evasive!" Andov said helplessly, seeing that he was only focused on feeding the snake.

"By the way, I heard some news."

Renion put down his grilled meat patty and said to him with a hint of seriousness.

"Potterning may have successfully mastered Elemental Refinement and learned to make Elemental Potions."

"He's become a spellcaster?"

Roy stopped, his expression slightly stunned.

Elemental Refinement had also appeared in his selection of potential witchcraft spells, a spell that could control elemental forces like fire, water, ice, and lightning.

It can be used as a direct attack method or incorporated into Elemental Potions, making it highly versatile.

"That guy seems to be gathering Magic Stones and various supplies lately, preparing to advance to an Advanced level!

Maybe in a while, we'll only be able to see him on the third floor."

"He seemed to have his eye on you before, so you should steer clear. If you absolutely have to, just give up your wealth to save your life!"

Nia and Andov said with concern.

"I heard he used to rob and kill his competitors, otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to monopolize the potion and incense business on the second floor."

"Thank you all for the warning." Roy actually had other plans, but he still said that.

Not long after, he inquired secretly.

As expected, some people were also discussing this Old Apprentice, their words full of envy.

"That Potterning fellow...

Last year, his Mentor died, and the Tower couldn't arrange a new Mentor in time. I thought he was doomed!"

"To be able to master spells through self-study, he's truly amazing!"

"His promotion is practically guaranteed now."

"It seems I need to hurry."

Roy sneered inwardly.

He immediately returned to his residence and began to sort through various materials, gathering the last few Magic Stones he needed.

November 11th, at his residence, in front of the Alchemy Table.

He collected the supplies he was eligible for. It was a special material composed of unknown law residue, Hair Ghost anomaly origin matter, Magecraft energy, and other components, named Hair Ghost Residue.

He then took the prepared Great Albert's Water, poured it into a beaker, and heated it with an alcohol lamp.

He observed carefully. As soon as the Great Albert's Water was heated from room temperature to near body temperature, he immediately removed the alcohol lamp and began to use a syringe to collect his fresh blood on the spot, adding it to the mixture.

Next, he placed it into a pre-prepared Magic Array, on which a specified number of Magic Stones were embedded in a particular way. Mysterious energy began to be slowly injected.

About half an hour later.

Roy watched as the solution turned a strange blood-red color. He immediately added Slime Mucus, dried earthworms, and Hair Ghost Residue, stirred them slightly, and recited a spell.

Animate!

Instantly, the blood seemed to boil, surging and churning.

The potion was successfully synthesized!

In the beaker, the potion was a turbid scarlet, with a faint fluorescence on the surface.

Even the Magic Crystal lamp in the room could not hide its peculiar texture, which resembled fluorescent radiation.

"Finally, we've reached this stage."

Roy murmured softly, watching the Hair Ghost Bloodline Potion seemingly possess life as it pulsed within the beaker, the turbid liquid flowing slowly.

It gave the impression that if you didn't pay attention, it would climb out on its own and run wild.

Without hesitation, he tilted his head back and drank the potion, then licked the beaker clean.