In the quarry, within the Alchemy Room.
Roy focused his mind, using the method of Spiritual Materialization to smelt the raw Star Iron ore collected from a meteorite.
This material, after prolonged high-temperature forging, differed in quality from the iron ores found in most worlds.
Thus, most of the time, it was categorized under a specific classification known as "Star Iron," distinct from others.
Through further refinement based on the Sulfur-Mercury Theory, ancient people discovered a method to alter its properties by mixing sulfur and mercury in specific proportions.
What Roy was doing now was using his Mental Strength to bend it into a complete loop, then linking them together section by section.
He spent a little time each day connecting the links, and after a month, he had accumulated the 10-meter length he needed.
This was the maximum distance his current Mental Strength could manage, as well as the effective range of his Animation Art.
Beyond that, it would be beyond his reach.
Therefore, ideally, this Star Iron Chain Spear, named "Black Mamba," should be of this length.
As for the future, according to the design of the chain spear, he could always forge additional links and attach them later.
The more intricate part lay in the Fishing Reel Style Line Dispenser made with Aether stone.
Roy tried several design schemes before finally finding a small device that fit well with the Silver Battle Armor, strapped just below the wrist.
"Lord Roy, Kundis has arrived."
While Roy was busy, Atedia's voice startled him.
Roy quickly emerged from the room.
...
"Lord Roy, I've long heard of your reputation, and today I finally have the honor of meeting you."
Soon after, a figure in traditional white robes, a Wizard, came into view.
This was Kundis, a formal Wizard serving under Flosf, whom Roy had invited to enchant his equipment.
He mastered the Alchemy Wizardry of Elemental Enchantment, which could effectively imbue his "Black Mamba" with elemental damage effects.
As Roy observed him, Kundis was also sizing up Roy.
The first thing that caught his eye was Roy's streamlined, perfect physique and the artistically beautiful Silver Battle Armor.
"This armor..."
Kundis was initially surprised, then full of admiration.
This form-fitting, breathable armor could effectively protect the wearer without hindering movement.
Roy's face was concealed beneath a sharp, elongated diamond-shaped face guard, making it impossible to see clearly. However, Wizards never cared much about outward appearances, recognizing people solely by their spiritual and soulful auras.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, they quickly got down to business: "Where is your Star Iron Chain Spear?
I'll begin enchanting it now...
But before that, we need to discuss the pricing method and the specific valuation."
Roy immediately brought out the Star Iron Chain Spear for Kundis to inspect.
After examining it, Kundis' final quote was similar to what had been discussed earlier through Wizardry Artifact communication: 10,000 Magic Stones for materials and another 10,000 Magic Stones for the crafting fee.
He then took out a pigeon egg-sized red gem and began his work.
Roy observed from the side, secretly using the Eye of Hermes to take a look.
"It's a high-quality, complete Fire Elemental Gem!"
"Indeed.
This gem possesses an energy level of around 100, which will ultimately grant it approximately 1/10...
That is, around 10 degrees of fire damage."
Although compared to first-level Wizardry, which typically starts at 40 degrees, this level of power might seem underwhelming, and it's also dispersed across the entire chain...
Its advantage lies in its enduring and constant nature, capable of continuously gathering the fire elemental magic from the natural world. It only requires a bit of Mental Strength to guide it, making it effective, and it can even be designed to be more easily activated."
"That's true."
"Actually, when it comes to Elemental Enchantment damage, a Star Iron chain like this is more suited for lightning-based enchantments...
If you had a suitable Lightning Elemental Gem, you could also add lightning damage to it, which could even coexist with fire elemental damage.
In comparison, something like ice elemental damage wouldn't be as suitable.
Unless you could split the chain into two separate paths, but generally, it's not recommended to do so, even if you have the money to spare."
While discussing the initial design, Kundis casually offered some practical advice.
Roy's heart stirred slightly: "If I had a lightning-based gem or something similar, could I enchant it with lightning damage?"
Kundis replied, "Of course, Star Iron itself is conductive. If you inscribe a Wizard Array for energy gathering, making the lightning elemental damage more concentrated, wouldn't that be a natural Elemental Enchantment?"
Roy thought for a moment, then reached behind him and took the Levitating Magic Orb from his hairband.
"Would this Thunder Demon Eye work?
It's a first-level Demonized Organ..."
Actually, the Eye of Hermes identified it as a second-level item.
But perhaps because it originated from biological tissue, it didn't yield a more detailed identification result.
Roy was also worried that a second-level treasure might be too conspicuous, so he claimed it was first-level.
Kundis took a quick look and indeed didn't notice anything unusual.
He simply told Roy, "If you can modify its output mode to match the Wizard Array I've inscribed, it's entirely possible.
However, since this isn't the Lightning Elemental Gem I provided, the exact amount of damage it can enchant is beyond my control."
Roy nodded: "That's understandable."
"Alright, bring me the line dispenser you designed. I'll embed the Fire Elemental Gem inside and also install a detachable slot for your Demonized Organ..."
Over the next few days, Kundis was busy with this task.
Roy treated the senior Wizard to good food and drink, while also observing and discussing, inquiring about the intricacies of Elemental Enchantment.
Kundis was generous with his knowledge, offering tips here and there.
Unfortunately, Roy didn't have much talent in this area, and the explanations went over his head, leaving him completely lost.
After a week of meticulous work, the project was finally completed.
Kundis accepted the Flosf Wizard Coins Roy provided, worth 20,000 Magic Stones, while the lightning enchantment part was covered by the Wizard Coins Roy had crafted himself, worth 3,000 Magic Stones.
Kundis appraised these Wizard Coins and was quite impressed with Roy's craftsmanship, praising him profusely.
Roy was also quite pleased with this.
Although these coins were essentially a form of debt that would need to be redeemed in the future, being able to use something he crafted as currency was still a skill in itself.
After bidding farewell to Kundis, Roy returned to the quarry and eagerly picked up the Star Iron Chain Spear, using the Eye of Hermes to observe and appraise it.
This was originally supposed to be a first-level Wizardry Artifact, but the Magical Aura from the Levitating Magic Orb spread over, almost enchanting it into a second-level artifact.
The inherent magic of the Fire Elemental Gem also resonated with it.
In other words, without using the enchantment state, it remains a first-level Magical Treasure, but with the enchantment, it becomes a second-level one.
Since my promotion to a full-fledged Wizard, I finally have a proper weapon of my own.
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