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68.1

Ch. 68.1 - Item (3)
In the center of the continent, the first world tree called 'the heart of the world' was proudly located, and various major cities were located around it.

Notably, there was Arcaneum and twelve satellite cities.

On either side, there were the mighty Fire Kingdom of Adolveit and the Magic Empire of Scalben. A little further down, one would come across the "Alchemy City."

What did the name Alchemy City mean? It was a city made up of castles, hence the name "Alchemy City," although it might not be particularly interesting or impressive.

Later, the alchemists might not have liked such a boring meaning, but they tearfully gave meaning to it, saying, “I can create stars with alchemy,” but it seemed like a pointless endeavor.

Anyway, Alchemy City started with the famous alchemist brothers, Leo and Galil, building small huts. As their fame spread, talented alchemists flocked to the city, and after hundreds of years, it had become an impregnable fortress that repelled foreign invasions.

Alchemy City was an international organization of alchemists that was not affiliated with any specific country.

That was why people of different races and nationalities gathered there. Although they had become accustomed to different races, it was still a bit strange.

As Baek Yu-Seol walked by, he saw a giant with blue skin towering over 3 meters, while a dwarf, barely reaching his waist, was causing a commotion on the street.

And there was an elf with pointed ears, dressed in work clothes, busy hammering away. He resembled a human but was still distinctly different.

The streets of Alchemy City typically looked like this.

Most of the people there were alchemists, but there were also artisans from other fields.

In the center of Alchemy City, there was a paradise for the greatest alchemists on Earth, known as the "International Alchemy Organization of Alchemy City."

"Welcome, this is the 13th Branch of the Alchemy City Oak Star Association."

The interior of the organization was not in a medieval fantasy style but had a very modern appearance. The walls were all made of glass, with holographic letters and images swiftly moving across them.

In the lobby, a giant water wheel rotated, filling the space with a sense of visual and auditory splendor.

Well-dressed businessmen hurriedly walked around.

"I came to meet an alchemist."

"Sure, whom are you here to meet?"

"Her name is Alterisha..."

As soon as the receptionist heard the name, her expression stiffened. "You can't meet her right now."

Baek Yu-Seol expected as much. If it were any other alchemist, they would have asked if he had made an appointment.

But, since Alterisha had many people wanting to meet her, it seemed she had preemptively blocked them.

It didn't work on him…

He was even a co-author, and if he had just relied on his charm, he could have become an alchemy apprentice here.

Well, he would have been kicked out soon since he had no magic power in his body.

"Here, this is a personal invitation from Assistant Professor Alterisha."

"Oh, my."

The receptionist's eyes widened as she read the invitation, and then she lowered her head.