Iron and Fire of Azeroth
Chapter 58

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"Astartes, can the visual control organ modification be performed now?"

"Lieutenant, it isn't as frightening as you think. Both Remi and Albert have confirmed that the powerful being named Chromie has already left Dalaran, and she bears no hostility."

"It isn't that simple. Chromie has no flaws in her appearance. The form of a Gnome mage, her heartbeat, and her body temperature all perfectly match Gnome characteristics. Though she is not hostile for now, we will face more and stronger enemies in the future. Such transformation magic is truly impossible to guard against." Roderick knew she was no ordinary Gnome, but he had no way to determine exactly what kind of creature she was.

"For now, this is the only method that can meet your requirements. I will implant cellular thermal sensors into your retinas. When you look at someone, they can scan the temperature of that person's body surface as a reference for identifying them."

"A better method would be to follow the professional executioners of the Imperium Inquisition and implant highly sensitive DNA factors into your retinas for special modification. Once successful, they can sense the energy emanating from a person's body. That was how they identified psykers in those days."

"Then carry it out as soon as possible. Our strength is still far too weak." Roderick sensed Azeroth's extraordinary nature and mocked himself helplessly.

Days without battle passed quickly. Today, Roderick would receive several guests from Dalaran at his home.

Remilia could now successfully cast Teleportation on her own. This elementary spell could only send her back to a designated location and could only transport herself. Yet in this world where travel was difficult, it was already an exceptionally convenient means of transportation, a privilege unique to mages.

Before nightfall, Remi's teacher, Mage Morris, and Kindi's family

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