Nicholas II used the spells of the Imperial Decree School with great anticipation, and after roughly checking the efficacy of the potion, he quickly showed a disappointed expression.

“…… This became a specialization for elemental creatures again. ”

He sat down very annoyed: "This time it's even more ...... than the last run."

Forget it, let's memorize the recipe first.

It's rare that this time the degree of completion is so high.

"How do you name it? Well, forget it......"

Nicholas II pondered for a while, but then pulled out a piece of tape and wrote, "Poison Dust No. 23 - Elemental Limiting Organisms - Concentration 289% - Adhesion Rate 64%." ”

Then, after writing the recipe, he took out a small portion with a spoon and wrapped it in paper. He wrote "Sample 23" on the paper bag and placed it in a heavy obsidian-textured book that looked like a photo album.

"But I'm a little tired......"

Nicholas II removed the barrier, sat back in his chair and muttered in a low voice.

Although this part of the mystical knowledge is not like the true name of God, it will be forgotten after use. But even with a gold-level soul, there will be a noticeable feeling of fatigue after using it.

If it's the silver level or below, maybe you won't be able to suppress the power of mystical knowledge, and you will have an impact and illusion. It is even possible to be burned directly by it.

After all, mystical knowledge has its weight.

The exhaustion of the soul from the use of occult knowledge is like carrying a heavy load.

"You can't rest yet."

Behind him, the stone statue with a frowning and closed eyes and a sullen expression on his face suddenly spoke calmly: "Meditate for a while before continuing." ”

“…… Seriously, is it really impossible to get demonic blood? ”

"I can't get it."

Father Shi replied calmly: "Now that Noah's situation is becoming more and more tense, you can't go out. Otherwise, you are likely to be entangled by some troublesome **. ”

"How much trouble can I ......?"

Nicholas II sighed.

- What more trouble could it be than my current situation?

Locked up here every day, drawing on the power of Noah's leylines to construct rituals. If you want to go out and let off steam, you have to meditate and go out with your soul......

That's it.

As an android, his mission is just that.

"Then I can use the soul state?"

"Yes. Just don't be discovered. ”

"I won't be found out if I go out myself......"

"It's different."

Father Shi replied briefly.

Nicholas II knew that if he continued to ask, he would not get an answer.

So he simply gave up asking questions, but quickly sat down in front of his chair and began to meditate and regain his energy.

His crystal-clean, orange shell and glowing with a gentle fire rose from his chair.

"I'll go out for a walk."

He glanced at Father Stone, saluted him politely, and left the room.

- If you want to relieve the pressure on your soul, you need to leave your body for a while. Anyway, the soul of the golden rank will not be seen casually...... It doesn't matter if you go out for a yo-hop.

Although I don't know why Shi's father has not let him go out...... But as Nicholas's android, he survived only because "Nicholas is dead".

From the very beginning, Nicholas had no intention of sharing the technology to create androids. Only his own soul could have done such an indeed; And those artificial people were also set up by Nicholas with special bans.

Cyborgs can't make or synthesize Philosopher's Stones, let alone create new ones. Even Nicholas II, born as a self-replicating android of Nicholas himself, would not be able to break through this limitation.

If androids want to expand their population, they can only reproduce in the same way as other animals.

Everything is obvious.

From the very beginning, Nicholas intended to become the king of androids...... Or the god of artificial man.

…… But it is precisely because of this that Nicholas II was chartered to survive.

- Because the lone artificial man cannot continue the population.

From this point of view, perhaps "Nicholas II" was Nicholas who considered that he might die, so he left a "backup" to inherit all his talents and not be executed.

Considering Nicholas's talent and intelligence, this arrangement is also highly likely.

“…… Well? ”

As soon as Nicholas II left the basement, he vaguely felt that his soul was being touched by something.

He was a little curious, but not the slightest wary or fearful.

He immediately flew over at high speed.

Although he could not refine the Philosopher's Stone, he also inherited all of Nicholas's strength and experience, and was even much younger than Nicholas himself. Even for an ordinary Gold-tier transcendent, Nicholas II could easily hit three with one hand.

This is the absolute suppression of the accumulation of time and wisdom.

And Nicholas II followed the feeling that tugged at his soul until he flew to a large hotel with luxurious decorations.

The floors of the hotel are covered with hand-woven wool carpets, the walls are covered with paintings by famous painters, and small sculptures are placed in the rooms and rooms. Even the chandelier is a crystal chandelier inlaid with gold. The décor in the rooms is far more luxurious than the average local viscount, and there is even a bookshelf full of books in each room, as well as high-quality daily necessities that can be used free of charge.

This is a top-notch hotel for nobles and businessmen from other places, as well as exotic bigwigs who came to Noah via the subway.

In the case of the hotel, this is an absolutely proud décor and the quality of the staff is absolutely on par with them. Only in the royal capital can it be affordable.

But Nicholas II frowned slightly.

In his opinion, this is nothing more than a mundane thing.

It's all waste.

The price of the broken gems set in the walls can be increased by twenty times if they are ground into gem powder and used to make magic potions or charm potions;

The statues of these historical figures contain a "frozen historical atmosphere", which can be used in rituals to talk to people from the past or modify the location of nightmares based on influence;

The crystals and gold on each chandelier could be used to make a shield that could withstand the power of a silver-tier destroying wizard - even the furniture made of high-quality wood was a waste in his opinion.

These woods are not the most suitable wood for making furniture. Their value is expensive because they can be used in ceremonies after treatment, not because they are of excellent quality as wood in their own right.

…… It's simply a wasteful collection.

Based on this disgust, Nicholas II could not help but feel a little contempt for the other person he had not yet met.

- But this contempt quickly dissipates when you see the other person.

Sitting in the room was a spirit with a lost head.

Yes, lost the head.

He sat securely in his seat, only his head blank. And you can see the light concentrating on the skull, regenerating at an extremely slow rate.

“…… Who are you? ”

Nicholas II asked politely.

And the other party made a warm and kind voice: "You can call me Bernardino."

"I know who you are...... I know your father. ”

“…… But my father doesn't know you. ”

Nicholas II silently searched his memories and replied indifferently and vigilantly.

He didn't remember that Nicholas knew the man in front of him.

The headless old man just let out a laugh and didn't say anything.

He just said blandly: "To get straight to the point, I hope to get the recipe for the 'Hermetic School Sage Stone'. ”

"Impossible."

Nicholas II immediately vetoed, and he was ready to turn and leave.

But when Bernardino turned around, he spoke from behind: "Do you know about your father? ”

“…… What the? ”

—Nicholas Flammel, son of Hermes. The greatest alchemist in the world...... A sage who accomplishes the great deeds of the gods as a human being. ”

Bernardino said slowly.

He "looked" at Nicholas II and replied.

"He didn't actually die...... Do you know? ”

Nicholas II was silent for a long time, then looked back at Bernardino in silence.

The headless Bernardino chuckled.

"I can teach you the recipe for making 'artificial souls' as a deposit."

The headless old man said slowly, "This is something that Nicholas Flamel has only invented in recent years. If you go back and study it, you'll know that it's Nicholas's style, but it's not in your memory.

"If you want to hand over the refining technique of the Philosopher's Stone to me at any time, come here to me again."

- I'm here anytime.

- I'm waiting for you.

Bernardino's hollow head looked vainly at Nicholas II.

Nicholas II was silent for a long time, did not agree but did not refuse. Just standing in place, as if waiting for something.

Bernardino then laughed again and began to slowly say the recipe for "artificial souls".

He was confident......

I won't be waiting here for long.