The Sages Awaken, All Gather in One Place

That is indeed the case.

Originally, half of the Mercury Amatsuka was constructed from spiritual blood, but it suffered too much damage before.

Although the mass lost after fusing with other metals can be recovered, the purity of the spirit blood will decrease if this process is repeated continuously.

Strength will also decrease rapidly.

That's why he was so eager to break the seal on the monastery's spiritual blood and replenish himself.

However, this also lowers the quality of the monastery's spiritual blood.

"Elf, your power is very interesting..."

Mercury Amatsuka frowned, muttered something under his breath, and looked somewhat surprised.

But when he saw Kanase Kanon behind him, his expression was once again filled with greed and desire.

"But it doesn't matter. As long as I devour you, my power will be replenished, and my spiritual blood will be fully revived!"

"Although it's still dark, it's best to leave sleep talking to dreams."

Mahiro sighed helplessly.

"Boss, let Delta handle this one!" Delta suddenly spoke up, already poised to act.

Not only Delta, but others also stepped forward to express their desire to kill Mercury Amatsuka.

But Mahiro shook his head and refused:

"Forget it, I'll do it myself."

Although the concentration of their spiritual blood has decreased significantly, and their strength is still quite good, it's unlikely that anyone other than Alpha could defeat this guy.

After all, this thing is still quite troublesome.

"Damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it! Can't you guys show me some respect?!"

Watching the other people scrambling to eliminate him for a spot, Mercury Amatsuka was so angry that the veins on his forehead throbbed.

He swung his arm out again with a sudden burst of power.

But this time, the spiritual blood has changed.

The giant's arm transformed into a silver blade, instantly tearing through the air!

If that blade were to fall on anyone, they would probably die instantly.

Unfortunately, he chose the wrong opponent.

"Respect? Who do you think you are that deserves my respect? You're nothing but a fake puppet."

The moment the blade arrived, Mahiro stepped forward and summoned Est, who casually blocked the giant's attack with the Demon-Slaying Holy Sword.

And along with it, sever the giant's arm!

The large arm instantly fell to the ground, turning back into its original spirit blood metal.

Most importantly, Mercury Amatsuka discovered that the severed parts could no longer be reabsorbed into his body!

The skull cane that had merged into the giant's body even made a clicking sound.

"What, what have you done?!"

"You talk too much nonsense, prepare to die!"

Mahiro had no intention of speaking to the giant. He charged forward and stood in front of the giant, brandishing the Demon-Slaying Holy Sword and unleashing swift and fierce slashes that relentlessly cut into the giant's body.

Each time, a perfect piece of spiritual blood is cut off.

It's like trying to sculpt this giant into something beautiful.

As for why it became uncontrollable.

The reason is simple: the Demon-Slaying Holy Sword itself has the ability to break curses, or rather, to absorb curses.

The spirit blood itself is not a whole; it relies on power to maintain its relationship with the Alchemical Core. Therefore, as long as the connection is severed, the spirit blood will naturally turn into a lump of scrap iron.

Mercury Amatsuka was nothing more than an alchemist.

He knew nothing of combat; all he could do was recklessly unleash the power of his spiritual blood.

But now, encountering an existence with power far exceeding that of the spirit blood, it naturally succumbed to defeat.

Having been reverted from his Titan form to human appearance, he lay panting on the ground.

Yotsuba Mahiro one foot on his chest and asked with a light laugh:

"So, do you want to continue?"

"Don't think you've won just like that!"

Mercury Amatsuka said through gritted teeth, his hatred palpable.

He tried to make a final, desperate struggle, but the next second, Kanase Kanon's voice came through.

"Stop... stop it, you... you're actually really pathetic, don't you remember anything at all?"

Kanon Kanase's eyes held a look of pity and sorrow, like those of Mercury Amatsuka. Though she remained cautious, her words revealed a firm resolve.

Her abrupt question caused Mercury Amatsuka to pause slightly in surprise.

"What are you trying to say?!"

For some reason, a nameless anger inexplicably rose within Mercury Amatsuka.

Was it resentment, or a feeling of being mocked?

He didn't know.

All he wanted now was to devour this delicious medium with his spiritual blood!

"I remember you, when everyone in the monastery was killed."

Kanon Kanase stepped forward and looked straight at Mercury Amatsuka. At this moment, her expression showed no fear, but rather a deep sadness.

"They really are pathetic monsters. They still haven't realized they've been deceived," Mahiro glanced at him and said indifferently.

What are you talking about?

Amatsuka asked anxiously, a hint of wavering inexplicably appearing in his voice.

They seemed terrified of what they were about to say.

"I ask you, Mr. Amaterasu, what will you gain by resurrecting the sage?"

Kanon Kanase quietly brushed the silver strands of hair from her pretty face, her gaze seemingly overwhelming Tian Zhong.

"Isn't it obvious? Of course, I need to turn back into a human and have that guy resurrect the half of my body that he swallowed! Otherwise, who would listen to that guy's orders!"

Amatsuka said angrily.

The instant Yotsuba Mahiro moved his foot, he ripped open the front of his coat, revealing the disgusting right half of his body, corroded by a metallic life form...

"Then tell me, who were you before you devoured this body? If you were truly human, please tell me your memories from that time. When and where were you born?"

A brief silence followed as Kanon Kanase finished asking her question.

Amaterasu will not answer anything, because he cannot answer; he has no memory of it.

"Shut up, Kanase Kanon!"

Amatsuka desperately refuted the facts; how could he, who so desperately longed to return to being human, possibly accept that reality...?

"Isn't it clear enough? You are not human; you are merely a tool created by the sage to resurrect himself."

Mahiro revealed the truth directly and without reservation.

What Mercury Amatsuka? It's nothing but a pathetic puppet worm that doesn't even have a soul, and whose consciousness is even controlled.

It's important to know that the alchemy in this world is quite advanced; even Yotsuba Mahiro has to admit that.

Compared to the most basic alchemy, which is the transformation of matter, the alchemy in this world has already extended to the realm of life.

Like the sages who were once created.

And Astarte, another individual born in the realm of alchemical life, capable of bearing familiars.

Therefore, for the sage who is known as the most perfect alchemist, creating an artificial life form is too simple; it's as easy as pie.

"You should have sensed it by now, shouldn't you? You are an artificial life form created by the sage using the remnants of spiritual blood. You're just a piece of trash brainwashed into desperately wanting to revert to being fully human. Even your most basic consciousness is fake; you don't even have a soul..."

As he spoke, Mahiro's eyes glowed red as he searched for the entrance to Mercury Amatsuka.

Unfortunately, there was nothing inside the door, only emptiness.

"Shut up! Do you think you can fool me?" Yotsuba Mahiro interrupted sharply, glaring at Mercury Amatsuka with murderous intent.

"Whether one is human or not is not determined by the body, but by the state of the soul. You have no reason to obey the sage," Kanon Kanase sighed.

"The reason, I... obey the sage's reason!"

Upon hearing this, Mercury Amatsuka instinctively loosened his grip on the skull scepter.

It rolled to the side on the floor, making a low, metallic sound.

Mahiro's goal is to become a true sage, not this puppet-like lackey, but that doesn't stop him from being ruthless and heartless.

Then he looked at the skull scepter and chuckled:

"I seem to have said a bit too much nonsense. Now it's time for you to show yourself, the wise man who has been hiding behind the scenes!"

The skeleton immediately trembled and emitted a strange laugh.

Coupled with the eerie night, it only sends chills down your spine.

"Click click..."

The golden skull trembled and began to emit strange sounds that resembled laughter, and an ominous aura gradually spread throughout the monastery.

The cats gathered at the entrance sensed this aura and immediately bristled, running towards the forest and quickly fleeing the area.

"Heh heh... You incomplete beings, you've discovered it too late."

The skeleton, possessing its own will, spoke with clear arrogance, its voice echoing in an unpleasant way.

Clearly, this guy sees himself as the most perfect species.

"A sage!?" Kanon Kanase exclaimed in surprise, looking at the cane as if in fear.

"Heh, as expected, those useless commune commune members failed to completely seal you away five years ago. We shouldn't have handed you over to them to clean up the mess; we should have kept you firmly in our own hands back then."

Mahiro glanced at the skeleton and said coldly.

Six of the Seven Shadows looked at the skull scepter with puzzled expressions, never expecting that a staff could come to life.

But when Ita looked at the scepter, his eyes were filled with excitement.

That was the excitement of wanting to take that cane to the lab table and dissect it!

He couldn't help but speak up.

"Brother Mahiro, could you give me this walking stick?"

"No." Mahiro refused.

Ita just let out a soft "oh," looking like an abandoned kitten, dejected and pitiful.

Even the tuft of hair on his head drooped.

Her appearance was also causing Mahiro a lot of trouble, and he said helplessly:

"Ita, can't you see how dangerous this guy is? Aren't you afraid of being controlled by him?"

I'm not afraid.

Ita spoke with absolute certainty.

This only added to Mahiro's headaches.

This girl is really something...

"Can't you guys show me some respect?! I'm supposed to be the most perfect being, the most perfect being, a sage!!!"

Having been ignored once again, the sage's consciousness hidden within the scepter erupted in fury.

He immediately roared:

"World, become a part of me."