Chapter 431 Result Day
Another day passed, and this day was the end of the preliminary round of the alchemy competition. The contestants take their works to various labor unions for inspection. Those who pass the preliminary round will receive a qualification certificate for the semi-finals.
Perhaps because the questions in the preliminary round were too difficult, the number of people who submitted their works was far less than the number of people who submitted their works on the day when the preliminary round started. Many people quit because they were unable to refine a qualified work, or were too late to complete the work. Others came with unqualified works with a sense of luck, hoping that the inspection personnel would be careless and let them pass. .
Of course, such a situation is not unheard of. After all, it is only the preliminary round, and the inspectors are not so careful.
Wright naturally passed the preliminary round easily and got the qualification certificate to participate in the semi-finals. What is different from the preliminary round is that the questions for the semi-finals come with the qualification certificate. The former one is the participation certificate, but the latter one is the entry question for the semi-finals. In other words, everyone's semi-final questions are different.
And along with the qualification certificate given to Wright, there was also a small piece of white mud.
Alice asked: "What is this white piece of mud?"
Wright handed the piece of mud to her and said: "Smell it."
Alice took it over and smelled it, and almost choked out the snot in her nose: "It's so... so pungent, what is this?"
"It's double fat white ointment, a very special kind. Poisonous soil." Bingzhi said evilly.
"Poisonous!" Alice quickly threw the mud away and covered her nose.
Wright took the double fat white ointment and said: "It's okay, this kind of poison is not very toxic, and it is not fatal. It's just that if you smell it for a long time, your brain will be temporarily paralyzed and you will be in a coma."
"Oh." Alice let go of her hand: "Then why are you giving this? Is it going to be used in the semi-finals?"
"I think so." Wright opened the title of the competition and read: "The content of the work No limit, required : 1. 'Double Fat White Paste' must be used in the work materials; 2. The work must be infused with the power of five rune stones; 3. The preparation time for the work is four days. On the fifth day, bring the materials and pray at 9:10 am. The alchemy workshop in the square will make alchemy on-site. After passing the test, you will be qualified for the finals."
Alice heard this and said, "Are these three points the only thing?"< br>
"No, it's not easy at all." Wright said: "First of all, the first point is not easy."
Alice said: "You are talking about this double fat white cream."
Wright Said: "Double-fat white paste has always been called one of the most difficult materials to use in the alchemy world. Many top alchemists choose materials in alchemy. Sometimes, this material is deliberately avoided. The reason is that it is too 'isolated' and difficult to mix with other materials. Moreover, it is also toxic. If it is made into armor or clothing, its toxicity must be eliminated first. "
"Secondly," Bing Zhixie said: "The power of rune stones belongs to external forces. , in order for an item to be able to withstand the energy of five rune stones, the quality of the work must be very good."
"Well," Wright said again: "Then there is the third point. , If you don’t do on-site alchemy, you can try again even if you fail, but on-site alchemy does not allow you to fail once. Failures and mistakes. You must know that no matter how good an alchemist is, accidents will inevitably happen, and there will inevitably be failures. Many alchemists fail repeatedly when trying new formulas, and finally succeed. This invisibly puts a lot of pressure on all the contestants.”
Alice asked: "Since the purpose is to select the best alchemist, and the alchemy test is doomed to fail, why do we need to do alchemy on-site without failure?"
Wright said: " There are several reasons for this. If it is a very precious material, after you fail once, it is likely that the failed product cannot be used again and precious raw materials are wasted. The second point, which is the real purpose of this game, is actually to test Whether the alchemist's knowledge is profound enough. For previous alchemy competitions, the test questions were all problems that the alchemy world has often solved or have already solved. As a competition to select the world's top alchemists, it is natural that the alchemists are required to know how to overcome these problems. Take the double-fat white paste in my hand. Although the question asks you to make something at will, the actual test is how you use this double-fat white paste."
"Oh, I know." Alice nodded.
On the street, some people wearing exotic clothes walked by, including several demi-humans. Alice said: "There seem to be more people on the street than in the past few days."
"Of course it will be so." Wright said: "The Alchemy Competition held every two years can be said to be the most important event in our Asia. During this grand festival, the government will organize many activities to attract foreign tourists, stimulate the economy and increase consumption.” “And this is the best in the world. This is a grand event where the most promising alchemists gather to compete. Many alchemists will sell their entries. How can we not attract mercenaries and wealthy people from all over the world to buy them? Cheap price, buy very good equipment." The voice came from behind, and when I looked back, it was Hullington.
Alice said: "Why are you like a resentful spirit, always following us."
Hughington was stunned: "Who is following you? We just met by chance. I I don’t want to see you yet!”
“Hey, why don’t you always argue when we meet?” Wright intervened and said, “Hughington is right, this time. The sales of the competition's works alone are worth a lot more than the taxes. Moreover, almost all the citizens in our city are good at alchemy, and the economic benefits that can be created are far greater than this. Of course, the city government must take advantage of this opportunity."
"Humph." Hughington said: "As expected of people from the upper class and government officials, they see different things in their eyes."
Wright has a title at Alante City Hall. Wright laughed: "Yalant is so big, and we met by chance. Let's find a place to have a drink. I'll treat you."
"Of course you treat me." Hullington was not polite at all.
In an open-air cafe, three people ordered drinks, but Bing Zhixie said he wanted to go to the pub.
Hughington looked at the list of questions for the competition that he was going to come to Wright, and said with a wry smile: "You are not very lucky, you got such a troublesome question."
"Yeah." Wright said while sucking the watermelon juice with ice cubes: "I know how to deal with this double-fat white ointment, but this thing is difficult to deal with and troublesome. I can't guarantee that it will be used well. It. Where's yours?"
"Unfortunately for me, I got a more difficult question." Hullington sighed. Both of them are young alchemists, so they feel closer to each other when they talk.
"What's the topic?" Wright asked.
"No, take a look." Hullington handed over his competition question, but Alice snatched it away midway.
Alice read: "To make a piece of armor, the conditions are: 1. It is required to be resistant to high heat and high temperature. It will not be damaged when burned under a flame of 750 degrees Celsius, and will not harm the user; 2. 'Cold Rock Carbon' cannot be used; 3. There are no specifications required, but the physical defense strength reaches the fourth level or above, and magic The elemental resistance is 2+3 or above; 4. The preparation time for the work is four days. On the fifth day, at 9:10 a.m., you can bring the materials to the alchemy workshop in the Prayer Square for on-site alchemy, and obtain it after it is verified by the president of each alchemist union. Qualification for the finals.”
After hearing this, Wright said: “It’s really difficult.”
Alice said: "I know cold rock carbon. This thing is a substance created by Uncle Caesar during his alchemy. It has two extreme properties, that is, it can withstand high temperatures and low temperatures. After this substance was discovered at that time, it caused a sensation ”
“Now. Alchemists have already mastered the refining method of 'Cold Rock Carbon'. Although it is expensive, it is not difficult to make one now, but if you don't use 'Cold Rock Carbon' as the core material, it will be difficult. It is a challenge to make a piece of armor withstand a high temperature of 750 degrees. It's difficult. Generally, the resistance level of medium-level armors on the market is only between two and three hundred degrees, and the resistance level of advanced ones is only three and five hundred degrees. "Wright asked: "What are your thoughts now?" br>
Hughington said: “What to use as core material? I have already thought about the materials.”
“For what?” Alice is very curious about alchemy now, and she also admires those powerful alchemists. It seems that no matter what the strict requirements are, It can be solved with just a twist of their heads.
Hughington said: "Obsidian. The melting point of this gemstone is over 1700 degrees, and it also has many special effects. I want to use this gemstone as the core material, and after blending and refining it, It can be made into armor, but I have to think about it again and again.”
"Oh, Obsidian." Alice also remembered it. Although she could not become an alchemist, she could learn a little bit of knowledge. Bing Zhixie often told her that those who are famous in the world and can become the best in a certain profession are often erudite and have profound knowledge.
(End of this chapter)