Chapter 23 : Form Alchemy

Ajel looked down , and didn't know whenever to cry or laugh.

Potentially both?

He found out that , after 5 days , the byproduct was meant to be linked to the main product via another link connector , like the main product (lead) to the condensed magic that was used to be a catalyst.

But then he ran into another problem.

He didn't understand how to change the atomic structure of the material , and it was vague in the manuel.

Groaning , Ajel continued to trad the book that Awek gave him before sighing.

Luckily , it wasn't the only form of Alchemy , and he could work himself up from someone else , which is altering the shape.

This alchemy does not change the atomic structure , but instead changes the shape of the item.

Ajel drew the magic circle . before looking down at his notepad . which was full of notes detailing his experiences.

Since he only needed to change the base material , Ajel then took the lead out and then put the iron sword that he had gotten from the blacksmith.

Although he had been doing alchemy all day , the condensed mana alongside the first seal of the magic points meant that he was fine to continue his studies.

The metal sword seemed just a standard sword , and Ajel decided to continue to read the alchemy book , as he was nearly at the end.

Luckily , it had the details of how to do it unlike the change the atomic structure , so Ajel let out a small sigh of relief.

All he had to do was to put in mana into the circle and "imagine." and feed off the laws of mana , which is mana is omnipotent and also use the law of equivalent exchange.

But he still needed to be careful.

One wrong step and he might be incinerated.

Breathing in , and breathing out , Ajel slowly touched the magic circle.

Something he noticed is that the condensed mana that was linked to the lead from before didn't go down in the slightest , which made Ajel confused on what if he was right.

Cataylst is something that sped up a reaction.... maybe it was because there was no reaction?

Looking down at the iron sword , Ajel that a key form of this Alchemy is imagination , and imagining what you need it to be like.

What did he wan't the iron sword to become?

the iron sword was around 2 kg , meaning that he was limited to making certain things.

Thinking about his hometown , back in Uwendale , Ajel imagined a Scythe , one used to cut wheat and hay.

The magic circle shot out in a large spark of electricity , and Ajel didn't have time to see the colour as a metal scythe with a small wooden handle.

It was the same size as the sword , and it curved at the end before coming to a point.

*BA-DUMP*

"AGH!"

Ajel fell on the floor , feeling a throbbing pain in his chest.

Looking at his mana consumption , Ajel was horrified to see that it had properly chunked through all of his reserves and left him completely dry.

Ajel looked blankly at the roof above , before sighing.

Well , at least he knew how to do the most basic form of Alchemy now , even if it was exhausting and crude.

But he wanted to stay in the cave , until he becomes more proficient.

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Ajel could not grasp the time as he slowly started to practise changing the form of the metal sword. He turned it into a long dagger , a scythe , and other items and which each item formed into another he felt himself losing a little less mana with every time he changed the form.

It was addicting.

He could stay like that forever.

Unfortunately , he had something he needed to do , and that was to fight with that girl.

The marking's in the wall told no lies , and today was the month deadline for the fight he agreed upon.

He had nearly forgot , but he couldn't miss this fight , as even he wanted to see the efforts of his training.

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Walking the 5 miles from the cave to the city , Ajel walked back to Yvonne's house and bowed when he saw her.

"It has been a while , Ajel." Yvonne smiled. "Your training has been fruitful?"

"Time to find out." Ajel groaned , before following Yvonne.

Ajel was taken to the center of the town , near a place where the people worship Avarosa like a god.

A stadium was constructed , and it was certainty one of the most well-built structures in the city , which was dominated by wood. This , however , seemed to be made with sturdy stone.

"It was constructed to show the friendship between the Avoroasans and The Winter Claw , but now it doesn't see much use for reasons a smart lad like you could see."

"Granny Yvonne , are you telling me i'll fight here?" Ajel looked around , before getting taken into one of the side entrances.

Due to the "warm weather" today , Ajel saw that the Colosseum roof had been opened in a way that had shocked Ajel.

A roof that can fold?

how is that possible?

But more importantly , Ajel realised that there were alot of people.

Alot.

500-1000 at a estimate.

"You will fight here , have you got everything sorted?"

"Yes , Elder. Why is there so much people here?"

"Your fighting the expected next in line for the title of the warmother. Ashe has a lot to prove , and her own move and grandmother are here to watch the fight. Do not hold back , and do not underestimate her. Those who have , for a plethora of reasons , end up on their arse or 6 feet under , do you understand?"

Ajel nodded his head , before checking his equipment.

"Why do i feel like i'm getting rushed?"

"Because your late."

"Oh...."