Professor Harks's teaching—storytelling—skills were still top-notch, and his breadth of knowledge was immense. Just by listening to his lectures, one could learn a great deal.
When the class ended, Dark headed to the Cafeteria with Diana and Rose.
As they walked, he told them about the timing of the "hidden trial," so they could prepare in advance.
Saint Marian Academy's "hidden trials" could not be triggered by just anyone, nor were they suitable for everyone. But "Divine Factor" could become the key that opened the door, while "Fate Talismans" could be used as switches.
Using a "Fate Talisman" properly was equivalent to adding an exclusive modifier to magitech refinement. It was immensely helpful in reducing the randomness of basic refinement and improving the stability of targeted refinement.
For Dark himself, if he wanted to create the "Yellow King? Golden Kingdom Alchemist" through magitech refinement, he could simply switch to "Emperor Destiny."
Furthermore, he could switch to "Emperor Destiny" to refine a "King's Rock"!
Dark had long considered refining a "King's Rock," though that had been quite some time ago.
The "Blood Crystal Crown" he had obtained from killing the "Blood Frog King" was preparatory material for making a "King's Rock."
Now that he possessed "Emperor Destiny," he could spend some time making the "King's Rock" first.
Aside from allowing certain Pokémon to evolve, the "King's Rock" gave the Pokémon holding it a 10% chance of making its target flinch whenever it used an attack that normally could not cause flinching and dealt damage.
If he also incorporated the refinement method for "Great Sin Cards" during the process, adding "Pride" or another "Great Sin," it might grant the item some additional effects.
Given the quality of the "Blood Crystal Crown," combining it with the refinement method for "Great Sin V" would