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ch 112

Ch. 112 - Item Presentation (4)

What was the ultimate goal that alchemists dreamed of in the beginning?

Immortality?

Elixir?

Philosopher's Stone?

No.

None of those.

It was to produce gold.

In ancient times, those who hadn't learned magic were not given opportunities to earn money, and those struggling in poverty resorted to practicing alchemy to create meager amounts of gold in hopes of striking it rich.

Although the ability to transmute gold through alchemy was basic back then, in order to carry on the will of their illustrious ancestors, modern alchemists had unified all the great qualifiers under the term "gold."

[Alchemy Castle, Golden Platform]

This place remained closed unless revolutionary alchemical advancements or new luxury items were developed.

So, with revolutionary alchemy and new inventions happening simultaneously, there was no reason for the "Golden Platform" not to be open.

Roar!!

The sound of warp gates resonated from all directions in the Alchemy City.

Noble people from various countries arrived in splendid self-propelled carriages or parked their flying vehicles, turning the vicinity of the Alchemy City into a bustling crowd in no time.

A small festival had been set up on the streets of the Alchemy City to welcome such guests, featuring magical techniques unfamiliar even to mages, where road colors changed rapidly and statues danced.

"Long time no see here."

"The city of humans is always noisy and annoying."

"Don't say that. It's a place you have to come to at least once."

Due to the numerous people crowding the streets, a couple of pedestrians wearing black robes didn't attract much attention.

Robes were practically an identity for mages.

That was why…

It was possible for dark mages to confidently strut in the magical society.

"Professor Camahon of Stonedell University has been verified."

Professor Camahon confidently entered the Golden Platform, and no one around suspected a thing.

"Oh, Professor Camahon. Long time no see. I was quite impressed by your second batch's research journal."

"Professor Camahon! I'm Mozen from the third year of Baryn Magic University! Do you happen to remember me?"

Rather, to the extent that others would initiate greetings with him; he was socially prominent.

Watching Camahon receive their greetings with a laugh, Tyburn clicked his tongue.

‘Even when seen by other dark mages, he really looks like a true mage.’

With their souls being sold to the underworld, they had long lost their human emotions in exchange for potent dark magic.

Even so, the fact that Camahon could mimic humans to that extent must have been a deliberate decision to infiltrate human society.

Tyburn didn't have such intentions, so he simply observed from the sidelines.

"Tsk, exhausting.”

After seeing the mages off, Camahon brushed his suit and clicked his tongue while smiling.