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Daniel casually tossed the finished Sabre onto the Alchemical Platform and lifted his leg, preparing to leave. Suddenly, he realized that this was not the Wizarding World, and it would be better for him to keep a low profile. He stopped in his tracks, intending to wait until the competition ended before leaving.
However, his earlier performance had already caught the attention of those who were observant.
The giant hosting the competition strode over, looking down at Daniel. "Have you finished your work?"
Daniel glanced at the Sabre on the table. He wanted to say he hadn't completed it and that it would take more time, but the giant was not blind, so he could only nod.
The giant picked up the Sabre and waved it a couple of times. His eyes lit up as he closed them to savor it, exclaiming in surprise, "Sixty! You actually engraved sixty Magic Arrays on it! Hahaha, this is amazing! I didn't expect such talent to emerge from what seemed like an ordinary exam."
"I can guarantee that you will have a spot in this Dragon Knight selection. I am the Captain of the Sixth Prince's guards; if you need anything, you can mention my name. I will look out for you from now on."
"Ah!" Daniel was stunned. How could this situation arise?
He had come to the Dragon Rider World as an undercover agent, preparing to assist the Wizard Legion in conquering the Dragon Rider World.
As an undercover agent, the most important thing was to remain inconspicuous. Have you ever seen an undercover agent act high-profile? That would be asking for death. But now it seemed something unexpected had occurred.
Looking around, Daniel noticed that those calm-looking Alchemist Apprentices he had seen earlier were still busy refining their alchemical items. The problem was that next to each of them were piles of discarded alchemical products.
He felt as if ten thousand horses were galloping through his mind. He had misjudged; these idiots were not confident at all—they clearly had no confidence whatsoever.
The reason they participated in the competition was simply because they could freely use materials; they came here just to practice. These people had long known they could never become Dragon Knights, which explained their calm demeanor.
Only those who are truly prepared to become Dragon Knights will scratch their heads and desperately try to forge their own masterpieces in the hopes of becoming a Dragon Knight.
Among these individuals, no one has successfully crafted an alchemical item; even those who have made it halfway are rare, which highlights his talent, and he is indeed exceptionally gifted.
What was he doing earlier, engraving 60 Magic Arrays? Perhaps engraving five or six could qualify him as a Dragon Knight. Now with 60, he is guaranteed to be the brightest star in this competition.
It’s impossible to keep a low profile.
Realizing this, Daniel decided not to speak with the Captain of the Guards and turned to leave. He seemed to have overestimated the alchemical level in the Dragon Rider World; even in such an important event as the Dragon Knight Competition, Alchemist Apprentices were using the competition as an excuse to freely practice with Alchemical Materials, and the country didn’t seem to care. This alone showed that even those just starting to learn Alchemy were considered valuable assets by the nation.
So what about his talent?
Keeping a low profile? How can I do that now!
Not long after returning to the inn, Daniel was pondering how to cope in the future when suddenly, with a bang, the door burst open. Three elderly men with white hair rushed in, each looking so thin they resembled malnourished skeletons. As all three tried to enter at once, they got stuck at the doorway.
None of them would yield; after a brief struggle, the elder in the middle said, “I’m the eldest; I should go in first.”
“Get lost! I’m the Second Old Man; I should go in first,” retorted another.
This time, the eldest didn’t waste words. With a shove, he pushed both aside. The door was nearly broken from their pushing, making loud cracking sounds accompanied by flying wood splinters. The three surged forward, and the remaining two rushed up to Daniel.
Before Daniel could react, each of them grabbed one of his arms. To his surprise, these three seemingly frail old men possessed peak Second-Level Wizard strength, just a step away from becoming Third-Rank Wizards.
The three of them laughed heartily together, “I caught him first! I caught him first!”
Seeing the other two, they simultaneously snorted and released their hands, glaring at each other with wide eyes, completely ignoring everyone else.
Daniel was puzzled and wanted to leave, but facing these three Second-Level Wizards, he had no confidence in escaping from them. He could only cautiously ask, "It seems we don't know each other. May I ask what you want from me?"
The three of them glared at him simultaneously and grabbed his arm, saying, "Child, be my apprentice. I am the first Alchemist Master of the Bridport Empire."
Hearing this, they all shouted at each other, "Nonsense! I am the first Alchemist Master! Who do you think you are?"
Daniel was astonished. Looking at the arrogant demeanor of these three old men, even if they weren't the first Alchemist, they were certainly very famous figures. Why would they come looking for him? Could it be because of the Sabre he had crafted?
It seemed that alchemy in the Dragon Rider World was really not that impressive.
Later he learned that although Bridport Empire claimed to be the top alchemical production area in the Dragon Rider World and its alchemical products were quite famous, Alchemists were very noble and were not comparable to ordinary Dragon Knights.
To extend the lifespan of these Alchemists so they could grow better and have more time for alchemy to serve the country, most Alchemists would receive a Companion Dragon Clan even if they did not participate in competitions. Only those lacking ability would compete in hopes of becoming a Dragon Knight.
As a result, Daniel was unaware of this unspoken rule. Seeing the calm expressions of the competing Alchemists, he interpreted it as confidence in their alchemical skills and believed he could become a Dragon Knight. In order to become a Dragon Knight, he quickly inscribed 60 Magic Arrays; it would be strange if there were no issues.
In terms of alchemical ability, the Dragon Rider World could not compare to the Wizarding World. Those who could normally craft Magical Items were treasures of the nation. Inscribing 60 Magic Arrays was not just a matter of increasing difficulty several times; it was an exponential increase in challenge—such talent was rarely seen throughout the entire empire.
The captain of the guards presented his crafted Sabre, which immediately piqued the interest of the three presidents of the Alchemical Association of the Empire. They came looking for Daniel, wanting to take him as an apprentice.
Daniel felt bitter inside; he originally wanted to keep a low profile but ended up exposing his alchemical abilities without proper investigation. Now that he wanted to remain low-key, it was impossible.
If he had known earlier, he would have preferred to participate in combat competitions and compete with others for opportunities rather than being cornered by these three individuals.
Looking at the three expectant gazes, Daniel thought to himself, "Well, it seems we are not very familiar. How can I take you as my teachers?"
The three immediately became furious, arrogantly saying, "What? You still want to refuse my good intentions? Do you know who we are? We are the presidents of the Alchemical Association of the Empire, responsible for managing all Alchemists and all Alchemical Materials in the country. Even the Emperor dares not speak to us like this. Do you dare to refuse me?"
Daniel then realized how significant these three were. He wanted to distance himself from them; he had too many secrets, and spending too much time with others could lead to leaks. However, since they were the presidents of the Alchemical Association of the Empire, holding high positions and accustomed to arrogance, there was no room for him to refuse.
"But I already have a teacher."
"That's fine; we don't mind."
What else could Daniel do but nod in agreement?
"Let me tidy up first."
"Tidy up what? Just throw away this junk."
With that, they grabbed Daniel and left.
They arrived at an Alchemy Workshop, and Daniel asked in surprise, "Isn't this the Royal Alchemy Workshop? What are we doing here?"
"Don't you know that we are also in charge of the Royal Alchemy Workshop? This is where we usually conduct our alchemy."
After that, they gathered everyone in the workshop and introduced Daniel to them. Without any hesitation, they assigned him a position as an inspector, tasked with overseeing the work of the Alchemists in the workshop and ensuring they did not slack off.
This position was lowly yet powerful, affecting the interests of everyone in the workshop. However, looking at the sudden arrival of someone new, everyone showed angry expressions as if they wanted to devour Daniel, yet no one dared to voice any objections.
It is evident that they truly hold a unique position in the workshop, as no one dares to oppose their opinions.
Soon, the three of them led him into a room filled with alchemical instruments. Inside, there were many precious Alchemical Materials, each of which could spark fierce competition if put on the market, yet here they were casually piled up like garbage, some even covered in dust.
"How about this? This is my office. I will find you a studio shortly, and I guarantee you will be satisfied. Moreover, as my apprentice, I can grant you a privilege: whenever you practice alchemy, you can use any materials you need without restriction. These items are free for use."
"Thank you, Master."
Daniel couldn't help but be astonished. The idea of using whatever he wanted was truly tempting; after all, it was state property—why not take advantage of it? Those who embezzled and accepted bribes were just like them.
The problem was that there were others around. Their arrogance was too blatant. Seeing the envious and jealous glances directed at them, Daniel realized that these three had been acting this way for quite some time. Many must have known about it already. Such blatant arrogance and open embezzlement would have led to severe consequences for anyone else.
Seeing how well these three continued to thrive, Daniel understood their standing.
It was likely that the state was already aware of such matters but chose to turn a blind eye. After all, how much could a few people use? It wasn't worth offending them over such trivialities.
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