One day later, in the South City District, in a clean room in the [Ship Gang] base, Lin En, who had just finished his morning class, was holding a sharp dagger and cutting a piece of flesh from a green corpse.

Nur's physical condition was completely different before and after his death. His body no longer had the magical recovery ability it had before, and became dry and shriveled, like green bacon.

Lin En tried to place a small piece of cut meat in the palm of his hand, and then activated the [Basic Material Deconstruction Technique], preparing to check what the difference was between Nur's cells and those of ordinary people.

However, contrary to his expectations, the cells inside these pieces of meat were extremely unstable. After being slightly affected, they actually collapsed.

The dark green blood and tissue cells flew everywhere, then gathered together under the influence of the [Mage's Hand] and were finally thrown aside.

Because it is a defective product, the flesh and blood tissue itself is very unstable.

Or was it because he had injected magic power into it that it had caused rejection? When he was experimenting with magic before, he discovered that all living things had a slight resistance to magic, and if they were wizards, their resistance would be even higher.

This was vividly demonstrated in the battles between wizards. For example, when Rawl used the second-ring magic [High-temperature Steaming] on him, theoretically he could break the magic as long as he manipulated the high-temperature gases in reverse. However, these gases were essentially the creation of the opponent's magic power, so they were not affected by him at all.

Lin En pondered for a long time, and subconsciously wanted to find an optical microscope to use physical means to observe the state of these flesh and blood tissues, but when he looked at the empty room, he couldn't help but shook his head.

The conditions are so harsh. How can we do magic research well under such circumstances?

Incubators, sterilization rooms, centrifuges, refrigerators…there is nothing now.

Although magical magic can replace the functions of many instruments, it is not omnipotent. A well-equipped workshop laboratory is indispensable for every wizard who is keen on studying magic.

Boom boom boom…

There was a slight knock on the door.

Lynn froze Noor's body again and asked them to come in.

"Lord Lin, everything you need is ready." Lord led several sailors and walked in carefully from outside the door, carrying large boxes in their hands.

It contains things like sulfur, saltpeter, and glycerin.

Of course, Lin En didn’t plan to get any black powder this time, he just planned to prepare some things for self-defense.

Although he was planning to cause trouble for [Black Doctor] Ladakh, he didn't just rush in and arrest people.

From the little information that Noor revealed, [Crimson Thorn] is an extremely large organization, with at least several third-ring wizards, more than a dozen formal wizards, and hundreds of wizard apprentices...

For Lin En, whose foundation is still shallow, it is almost impossible to compete head-on.

Although his combat power was not weak after developing white phosphorus and [Liquid Nitrogen-Ice Field], Lin En was very clear that any official wizard would not be an easy character to deal with.

If the difficulty of dealing with bishops like Anluk who are proficient in divine arts lies in the fact that they can borrow power from gods, then the power of wizards lies in their various strange magic and alchemical props.

Lin En could imagine how many ways those three-ring wizards who had no hope of becoming great wizards but were not short of money would have to save their lives.

At least for him, if he wasn't penniless, he would have gotten himself a set of life-saving alchemical items long ago. It is better to kill the opponent with money than to die with all the money left.

Therefore, a head-on confrontation is the most foolish move. Unless it is absolutely necessary, Lin En is not prepared to reveal his identity. Otherwise, before the complete destruction of [Blood Thorns], he will have to face all kinds of attacks, whether overt or covert.

In comparison, Lin En was more inclined to sneak in quietly in disguise, find an opportunity to be alone with the [Black Doctor] Radak, then knock him out with a stick in the dark, and take him away for questioning without anyone noticing.

However, such a smooth scene may only exist in fantasy...

In order to face possible conflicts, some preparation is naturally necessary.

The Hellfire that was rumored to be used to destroy the Harbor Town, or the [Liquid Nitrogen-Ice Field] that was exposed in the battle with Roll, cannot be used at will, otherwise it will easily make people associate it with your identity, unless you are sure that you can silence everyone who sees it...

In disguise, the only things that could be used were some basic magic and swordsmanship that became extremely powerful thanks to the analysis of the intelligent brain.

This is obviously not enough to deal with some extreme situations. In view of this, Lin En plans to improve a new magic as a trump card.

This time, the choice was [Corrosion]! This thing is a very magical magic, so magical that if ten wizards use [Corrosion] at the same time, the damage caused may be different, because the strength of [Corrosion] depends entirely on the strength of the corrosive liquid created.

What Nur had used before was the gastric juice of the corpse ghost, which is very corrosive to the flesh, but its disadvantage is that it is of limited effect against people wearing protective equipment, and it cannot dissolve metal.

Lin En was preparing to prepare aqua regia as a material for casting [Corrosion] and many derivative magics.

Aqua regia is also known as regia acid or nitrohydrochloric acid... It is a mixture of 1 unit volume of concentrated nitric acid and 3 unit volumes of concentrated hydrochloric acid. It is extremely corrosive and can even melt hard metals easily. Only a few substances such as tantalum, iridium, and silicon can withstand its erosion.

The [High-temperature Steaming] that Rawl had used before also provided him with a lot of inspiration. With a little improvement, he might be able to form a series of unique corrosive magic systems, which would be completely different from his previous fighting style and would be sufficient to deal with general situations.

In addition, Lin En also plans to make another more dangerous thing to ensure that he can escape when facing siege.

"Has Ladakh not come out of his mansion today?" Lynn asked as he checked the raw materials in several large boxes.

"No, we've been following him for a whole day, and that Ladakh seems to seldom go out." Lord responded nervously.

Lin En was not surprised by this. "Then what about the person I want you to find? Do you have a target?"

"Lord Lin, we've found it!" Lord quickly handed over the information.

Timis, 29 years old, was expelled from the academy early last year because of a vicious conflict in which he almost killed a student. It is not yet certain whether he is a member of the [Crimson Thorns], but he goes to the mansion of [Black Doctor] Ladak every night and should be one of their apprentices.

"I heard that several homeless people who disappeared inexplicably in the South City area were related to him." Lord added hesitantly.

Lin En nodded. He wanted to meet Ladakh and gather some information, so he naturally needed a suitable identity that would not arouse suspicion.

As for Noor? Although he was the other party's assistant, his identity was no longer useful. After all, Ladakh should have known about Noor's death.

Lin En pondered for a while, asked Lord and others to go out, and began to prepare concentrated nitric acid and concentrated hydrochloric acid, hoping to condense the corresponding spell positions as soon as possible.

…

In the evening, Lynn appeared in the South City as an apprentice named Timis.

As for Timis himself, he had been tied up and invited to be a "guest" at the base of the [Ship Gang].

Considering that Noor died suddenly while being interrogated for intelligence, Lynn did not make things too difficult for him. After getting some basic information, he made Timis take a large amount of powdered rhizomes of withered grass, a dosage enough to make a person sleep for several days.

And now he is planning to use this identity to find out the background of [Black Doctor] Ladakh.

At exactly six o'clock in the evening, Lin En arrived outside the Ladakh manor on time. Before coming here, he had never thought that he could see such a magnificent scene in the southern city.

The entire manor covers a vast area and is surrounded by an iron fence that is three meters high and ten centimeters thick. The only thing left is a gravel path that two people can walk side by side, extending to the deepest part of the manor.

"Timis, why are you so late today?"

At the gate of the manor, more than a dozen apprentices were already waiting there. After seeing Lin En, a witch in her thirties with black hair couldn't help but frowned.

Lord Radak does not have a good temper. Last time, an apprentice who messed up an experiment was taken away and no one has seen him since.

"I had an urgent matter today and accidentally delayed some time on the road..." Lin En showed a slightly fearful expression at the right time.

"I hope you can take a little longer next time..." A gloomy voice sounded beside him. The wizard who spoke had a slightly sarcastic smile on his face.

Lynn's brows furrowed slightly, but he didn't say anything.

Instead, the witch who spoke earlier said in dissatisfaction, "Bock, what do you mean by this?"

"You know it very well, don't you? Patty, one less person means one less opponent. I'm not as hypocritical as you..." The wizard named Bock said with a sneer.

Everyone present fell silent at the same time. Every year, Lord Ladakh would select an apprentice with the best performance and give him the opportunity for promotion.

The one with the best chance this year was Ladakh's new assistant Noor, but he messed up a very important thing and has completely disappeared in the past few days. Many people speculated that Noor might have become Ladakh's new experimental material...

The silence on the scene did not last long. The next moment, the gate of the manor was opened, and a strong man who was two meters tall walked out.

"Master Coleman..." a group of wizard apprentices greeted him respectfully.

"Everyone, follow me in!"

Coleman looked at the respectful apprentices with a little contempt. Not long ago, he was just a material lying in the laboratory and being dissected and studied by these people, but now he has become a powerful magician...

However, he naturally had no good feelings towards those who had stabbed him.

Lynn and others followed Coleman through the long cobblestone road and entered the castle of the manor.

The interior of the manor is heavily guarded, and even at night, you can still see several patrols.

Once you step into the castle, you will see a magnificent scene - magnificent dome chandeliers, giant sculptures and decorations, various works of art hanging on the walls, and even the carpets are made of expensive Warcraft fur. You can feel the soft and comfortable touch just by stepping on them.

Coleman did not stop and led everyone directly to the depths of the castle. A faint smell of blood immediately hit their noses. Lynn turned his head to look at the wizard apprentices beside him. They did not react at all and were obviously used to it.

After entering the basement, Coleman began to assign today's tasks to each apprentice, then looked at Lynn and the others and spoke.

"Bock, Patty, and Timis, you will be in charge of Lab 7 from now on."

Hearing this, the other apprentices breathed a sigh of relief, and some of them showed gloating expressions on their faces. Since Bock and others had taken on this dangerous task, they could be relatively relaxed.

"Lord Coleman..." Bock panicked and wanted to beg for mercy. The prisoners in Laboratory No. 7 were all defective people who had lost their minds, and the goal of the experiment was to try out the rejection reactions between different shaping potions.

The danger can be imagined.

But under Coleman's cold gaze, Bock was forced to swallow the words that were about to come out of his mouth.

"The experiments arranged by Lord Ladakh must be completed by someone. Otherwise, you can ask who is willing to replace you?" Coleman said playfully.

Bock's face turned pale. He knew very well that no one here would be kind enough to take on a dangerous mission. In the end, he could only look at Lynn with resentment. If it weren't for the conversation at the door just now, Coleman would not have noticed them.

Lynn remained silent throughout the whole process, because the information he learned from Timis was very limited, and he had no idea how dangerous this so-called experiment could be, and how it could make the apprentices so frightened.

Under Coleman's forced arrangement, Lynn, Bok and Patty entered a compartment in the castle.

Compared with the narrow and enclosed environment outside, the space inside the laboratory is very large, filled with a strong smell of blood and various foul smells of potions. The cabinets on the side are filled with transparent jars, each of which contains a strange creature. Their heads have been cut open and coated with a thick layer of gelatinous liquid, making them look particularly creepy.

The most eye-catching thing is the operating table, which looks more like a hideous torture instrument. On it are placed daggers, tweezers, scissors, needles and thread for suturing, and several rusty chains used to bind hands and feet.

After Bock and Patty entered the room, they kept staring at several sealed iron coffins in the corner.

After hesitating for a long time, Bock gritted his teeth and stepped forward to open the iron coffin...

(PS: Today, the two chapters are posted together.) (End of this chapter)