Mercury Infusion for Blood

"Blood Mercury is often found in animated artificial life...

After injecting oneself with Blood Mercury, the body will gradually gain some characteristics of a Construct, thereby achieving reinforcement.

This is also the principle behind immunity to many toxins.

However, the risks are obvious.

It can easily lead to a series of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as leukemia, scurvy, and myocardial infarction...

It must be refined with utmost precision to produce Blood Mercury of acceptable quality, capable of accommodating sufficient Magecraft energy, blood oxygen, blood sugar, and other substances, to avoid these sequelae.

To be safe, I can't replace too much at once. I'll start with about 100 milliliters to test the waters. If the effect is good, I'll refine more."

Recalling the knowledge gained from the Bronze-tier Talent [Sulfur-Mercury Theory], Roy scribbled in his private notebook.

Before he knew it, various formulas and Magecraft Symbols filled more than ten pages.

Based on this, he calculated various parameters and then carefully blended and refined them.

The entire process was not complicated; what was truly required was a precise Sulfur-Mercury ratio and enchantment techniques combined with Magecraft energy.

Due to the fluid nature of Mercury, it was also necessary to draw upon the twenty-first Rune, the power of Laguz, which represents "water" and "flow."

This requires some knowledge related to "Animate."

Fortunately, Roy already met all these conditions.

The next day, in his residence.

"..."

A low incantation echoed in the room.

Under the energy radiation of the Magic Array in operation, a crimson hue flickered like an aurora, illuminating the Mercury in the beaker.

Roy's expression was focused, his Mental Strength locked onto it tightly.

Using the Method of Mental Infusion, he enchanted a part of the Spell Model Base, modified from "Animate," into it and, through the operation of the Magic Array, imbued it with activated Magic Power.

A moment later, he picked up a glass rod and stirred gently, like using chopsticks.

The color of the Mercury in the cup began to change slowly, shifting from a bright silver to a pale red, and then deepening further.

As time passed, the color of the Mercury grew darker and darker, eventually forming the deep crimson hue of Blood Mercury.

It glowed slightly under the Magic Crystal Chandelier, exuding a mysterious aura, and seemed to writhe naturally as if possessing life and sentience.

"It seems to be complete!"

Roy used the knowledge from the Bronze-tier Talent [Sulfur-Mercury Theory] to appraise it. After confirming that the quality of the refined Blood Mercury was acceptable, he extracted it into a specialized syringe.

His expression was focused and serious until not a single drop of Blood Mercury remained in the beaker.

"Let's try it!"

As the specialized syringe device pierced his skin, a chilling sensation was pushed into the veins of his arm.

Roy instantly felt as if he were frozen.

But immediately after, the Magecraft energy contained within the Blood Mercury was activated, and Life Energy was released along with various nutrients.

He then felt a warmth, as if he were soaking in warm water.

Roy stood up, removed the syringe, stretched his limbs, and then tried clenching his fist.

Because the Magecraft energy and Mental Strength injected into him were mutually responsive, he could clearly feel the Blood Mercury moving within his body.

"I feel stronger!

But the strength doesn't come from muscles and fascia, but from Life Energy!"

Roy recalled the principle of advancing from Advanced Knight to Great Knight.

The so-called Great Knight was originally a result of Mage Body Modification.

It is the only martial artist profession in the Wizarding World capable of breaking through physical limits and possessing a Wizard Rank physique.

It relies on the large amount of Life Energy obtained through modification, rather than just bones and muscles.

Roy slowly clenched his fist, attempting to control the flow of Blood Mercury into it.

A moment later...

A faint crimson light enveloped it like a red flame.

Although he hadn't truly attacked, he could feel the surging power contained within.

This mysterious power, simulated by Magecraft energy, was the "Battle Qi" that Knight professions yearned for, generated by the so-called Life Energy Seed!

If the power of a spellcaster originates from Spiritual Power Manifestation.

Then, this "Battle Qi" is undoubtedly the manifestation of Vitality Manifestation, the foundation of melee professions.

"Although I am currently only at the Intermediate Knight level, as the replacement proportion increases, I will definitely surpass Advanced Knights and progress towards Great Knight.

At that time, even without using the Life Energy Seed for physical modification, it will be enough to achieve a similar strengthening effect!"

"The day you completely replace thousands of milliliters of blood throughout your entire body will be the day you become comparable to a Great Knight!"

This was a prediction stemming from the knowledge instilled in his mind.

After a brief taste, Roy headed to the training grounds and rented a private room to conduct his test.

Red light flashed, and his fists moved like lightning.

With a boom, the wooden board shattered into pieces.

He expressionlessly flicked away the fragments, savoring the feeling of controlling his strength.

"Just as I expected, the 100 milliliters of Blood Mercury I tested brought about an increase of about 0.1 Degree in my total energy!

Next, I need to continue the replacements to undergo more in-depth strengthening and modification.

This is the so-called modification process for the Blood Mercury Physique. As an Apprentice, I can replace my entire blood volume, around 5000 milliliters!

But if I do that, I'm afraid I won't have enough Magic Stones.

I'll have to sell the Merman Lord's Fish Pearls to gather several thousand to afford the materials."

This was a significant undertaking; few Apprentices on the lower floors of the Oakmi Wizard Tower could afford such a large amount of Raw Magic Stone at once.

If he sold them directly to the Wizard Tower, they would be heavily undervalued.

It would be better to refine the Magic Power within them himself using the method for refining Magic Stones.

"Ah, Roy, you're here.

I was just looking for you!"

Just as Roy emerged from the training grounds, contemplating how to sell the Fish Pearls in his hand for a good price, Renion hurried over.

Roy asked, "What's the matter?"

Renion's expression was grave. "I just heard something. That bitch who wronged us isn't dead.

She escaped Oren's pursuit and successfully returned!"

"Olinda isn't dead?"

Roy's face showed surprise.

"Could it be that she has some Enchanted Item or special means?"

Renion replied, "That's a reasonable guess, and it could also explain another matter: why Oren wanted to kill her and her companion...

Perhaps to seize a treasure and then silence them!"

Roy nodded. "Let's go settle the score with her!"

Renion agreed, and they immediately headed towards the second floor of the Wizard Tower, the accommodation area for Intermediate Apprentices.

A short while later, the two knocked on Olinda's door. The door opened, revealing her looking haggard.

"What do you want?"

Olinda, unaware of what had happened, asked with a hint of confusion.