But that's no longer a problem; I've found a foolproof method.
Returning to the map on the wall, Edward picked up his paintbrush and began to sketch.
"Thanks to the efforts of our four good neighbors, although we successfully established a nation, our territory is not very large."
With a little modification to the terrain, we can transform our territory into a smaller circle.
Then, the four outer countries, plus the surrounding forests, mountains, and plains, together form a larger circle.
A familiar picture gradually took shape under Edward's brush. Every alchemist present recognized the things that appeared on the map.
"Our Perfect Life Transformation Array?"
"Yes, the transmutation array for perfect life, but I want to magnify it countless times, turning it into, well, perhaps what can be called the product of transmutation of the land."
If this transmutation array can be successfully completed, then once activated, it can cover other countries and devour them all in one fell swoop.
Grab it in one go, and refine it in an instant.
This was also inspired by the protective transmutation array that the emperor set up outside the testing ground. Since the transmutation array could be compressed into a glove or covered an entire testing ground, it was a great inspiration for him.
So, he had a bold idea.
A larger transmutation array, covering an entire landmass, shouldn't be a problem, right?
“My goodness… Your Highness, this is indeed a bold idea.”
They hadn't expected Edward's idea to be so far-fetched, but upon closer examination, it did seem to have a real possibility of being realized, and quite a significant one at that.
"When the land is forged, we will witness a miracle, an unprecedented miracle."
"An absolutely magnificent transmutation array; it's unimaginable what it would look like if it were truly activated."
They all wanted to see this kind of thing, even if it meant their death.
Their thirst for knowledge as alchemists is like that of certain bloodthirsty spectators who find it worthwhile to witness powerful battles, even if it means their deaths.
"Let's start preparing now. I'll go back and draw up a detailed, as perfect as possible image of the Land Transformation Array."
Alchemists skilled in alchemy involving rocks first completed the small circle covering the empire underground—in simple terms, they dug tunnels.
We don't need to make the tunnel particularly large; just bury it as deep as possible so that no one else can find it.
Then... Father, according to my estimation, to complete the transmutation of the land by human power, I need external assistance for the various nodes on the transmutation array.
I caused death at these points, and then I tried to inscribe transmutation circles, leaving behind blood and souls.
War—we need more than just engineering; perhaps we also need a war, a war big enough to engulf the entire world.
"Edward, you understand me. You are my proudest son and the future emperor."
Now I don't need to teach you anything anymore. Since it's your plan, refine it and then go ahead and do it.
This was the greatest support he could give Edward.
"This is not only for our plan, but also for our revenge."
For centuries, those four kingdoms have been watching us, trying to find our weaknesses and destroy the El Empire.
Haha, they're wary of us, afraid that one day we'll become their disaster?
Then let the disaster begin, from the human warriors and wizards to the dwarves and orcs.
"With the power of us alchemists, let them fear, let them tremble."
On the day you were reborn as a perfect being, the El Empire prepared to wage war.
[However, not now. To minimize losses, you feel it's time to continue advancing your technological advancements.]
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