Traveling Across Worlds, Beginning with The Irregular at Magic High School
Nangong Natsuki turned her gaze to William, William nodded knowingly.
He was well aware of the meaning behind that gaze.
"Miss Nina, I remember there's a principle of equivalent substitution in alchemy, right?"
"That's right. Alchemy is about understanding the essence of matter, Decomposition, and then reconstructing it. When performing alchemy, one principle must be followed: equivalent exchange."
"If you want to gain something, you must give something in return."
Although Nina didn't understand the significance of William bringing this up, she still nodded in agreement.
Because this is indeed the law of alchemy!
"How about this? I'll help you resolve the Sage's soul issue, and you'll sell the rest of your life to me, how about that?"
"Although you've lost your freedom, at least you're guaranteed the right to participate in activities outside the home."
"I think this is a good offer."
Silence--!
Nina Adilard stared blankly at William, her pink lips moving as if she wanted to say something.
She seemed about to refute something, but in an instant, she remembered the information she had learned from the memory wheel earlier.
If she doesn't trust the man before her, then all she'll ever do is become a jailer again in the blink of an eye after her brief moment of freedom.
If she trusts this man, and he fails to live up to her promise, the Sage will reappear and wreak havoc on the world.
After all, it's undeniable that the man in front of them is strong.
But in her view, a Sage cannot be solved simply by being strong.
As she thought this, she looked up at the long-unseen azure sky.
"I am willing to give it a try!"
The Grand Alchemist, who had long grown weary of his role as a guardian, made his decision at this moment.
She longed for freedom, longed to continue looking up at the sky like this, breathing real air.
I hope to enjoy delicious food and live in a warm and comfortable house.
"That's settled then."
"Let's get started now!"
Like lightning, the speed of the attack was so fast that it was completely impossible to see.
William's fingertips had already touched the Alchemy Core located on Nina's chest.
As the spiritual energy expanded to the point of near explosion, it spread across William's body, forming visible golden flames.
Even William's skin was tinged with a faint golden glow.
"Wait--!"
Before Nina could finish speaking, the changes began.
Her once clear features suddenly became blurred, and her left arm turned into liquid metal, dripping onto the ground.
Click!
A crisp sound rang out, and a barely perceptible crack appeared on the crystal-clear surface of the Alchemy Core.
With his free left hand, he made a sweeping motion in the air! A dark gap appeared spontaneously.
He reached in and grabbed it!
Hexagonal Crystal, as black as a dream and exuding an eerie aura, suddenly appeared in his hand.
"Manaite"
He had already crafted the two pieces of Manaite he obtained through the transaction into Mimic.
So whose is this piece?
That's right, it's the Orga Lux from the Golden Bough Alliance, Valda!
Unfortunately, William had already completely erased this guy's consciousness when he had nothing else to do.
It can only be said that an unintentional act led to unexpected success; this "Manaite" now happens to be able to replace the Alchemy Core and become the new vessel for Nina's soul.
Golden threads of spiritual energy flicked from William's fingertips, like nimble little snakes, and burrowed into the Alchemy Core.
A few seconds later!
William yanked his hand sharply, pulling the Alchemy Core directly out of Nina's chest.
He then clenched his fist, and the Alchemy Core containing the Sage's soul and Nina's soul shattered instantly.
With a flick of his finger, the Soul Sphere, tightly bound by golden threads of spiritual energy, disappeared directly into the spatial gap that William had not yet closed.
Nina's soul was also carefully placed into the "Manaite".
And it pressed back onto the spot on Nina's chest where she had placed the Alchemy Core.
He could have placed it anywhere else, but he just liked doing it this way.
Nina's already crumbling body came to an abrupt halt.
Then, as if a movie were rewinding, time seemed to rewind.
Her shapely figure has stabilized once again, and her beautiful face, full of exotic charm, is clearly visible once more.
Everything was as if nothing had ever happened.
The only change was that the black crystal on Nina's chest added a touch of eerie beauty to her appearance.
"So, how does it feel to be free again!"
After finishing everything, William crossed his arms and chuckled.
Her wise eyes slowly opened, and a captivating, alluring smile curled at the corners of her lips.
"It feels wonderful, Your Majesty!"
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