"A strange face growing on the chest?"
"I haven't seen it, nor have I heard of it..."
Both Sophia and Balu shook their heads.
"I vaguely know a bit about it. It's a monster called the Human-faced Demon, which can parasitize the human body and grow a strange face on it."
Olen glanced at him, hinting at something.
Roy's heart skipped a beat.
Back then, when Olen was chasing Olinda, he might have known some inside information!
Sure enough, Olen had already vaguely guessed something.
At that time, they were enemies, not friends, competing for something that had flowed out of Chalkland.
But now, he had already been promoted and was preparing to leave, so he decided to open up and freely told Roy the relevant clues.
"It's hard to explain in detail right now. Go to the Aberrant Creature section in the library and look up the information under the Parasitic Species branch."
Aberrant Creatures, Parasitic Species, Human-faced Demon...
Roy silently noted it down and nodded.
...
The next day, the new year arrived.
Roy had just gotten up and was heading to the cafeteria for breakfast when he heard that Sophia and others had already left through the Dimensional Portal on the fourth floor of the Tower, each heading to different worlds.
No flowers, no cannons.
No farewell ceremony or anything like that.
They just left quietly.
From then on, this Wizard Tower entered the era of him as the Chief Apprentice.
Several intermediate and advanced apprentices from the Tower approached with a hint of awe and greeted, "Senior Roy!"
Roy nodded indifferently, chatted with them briefly, and accepted their allegiance.
As for the power among the Tower Apprentices, he didn't care much, only stating three points: "The business of recycling miscellaneous items and refining Magic Stones will be under my control from now on.
I won't hog it all; I can't refine that much myself, so I'll distribute it.
Then there's the various intelligence from the mission center...
Any valuable information must be reported promptly, without concealment.
Everything else remains the same."
As for the cultivation resources he needed, like various types of blood, there was no need to say more.
As long as he showed interest in this area, naturally, many people would help keep an eye out.
Compared to other Elite Apprentices, Roy, as a transmigrator, had a more refined and civilized approach.
Some felt satisfied with this, while others were slightly puzzled and thoughtful.
But without exception, they all agreed.
...
After breakfast, Roy went to the library to look up some information.
"Senior Roy!"
Along the way, many people recognized him and quickly stepped aside or warmly greeted him.
Roy responded briefly but wasn't quite used to the feeling of being in the spotlight.
He shook his head and turned into the Aberrant Creature section, looking up information under the Parasitic Species branch.
Compared to his disguised genius, Olen was indeed a true elite, a top scholar.
He was well-read and accurately pointed out the materials to consult.
Thus, Roy quickly found what he was looking for.
"So, the Human-faced Demon, this Aberrant Creature, also originates from the Arcane World.
It seems I have quite a connection with these things!"
He didn't borrow the book, as it might leave a record and attract unnecessary attention.
But relying on his increasingly strong Mental Strength, he easily memorized it.
After that, he went to Olinda's place and knocked on the door.
"Who is it?"
Olinda opened the door while rubbing her eyes.
Upon seeing Roy, she immediately stifled a yawn that was about to escape.
She adjusted her nightgown, unsure whether to cover her chest or let it hang more loosely.
"Isn't this our Senior Roy? What brings you here?"
Roy stepped inside and closed the door behind him.
"I've figured out the true nature of that thing on your chest."
"What?"
Olinda's previously casual expression instantly turned serious.
"It's called a Human-faced Demon, an Aberrant Creature capable of Ultimate Mimicry."
"An Aberrant Creature?"
Olinda seemed surprised.
"I originally thought it was something like a Shapeshifter from the Slime Clan."
"You've done some research too?"
"Of course, who wouldn't be worried with such a strange thing growing on them?
But the library is so vast, I wasn't sure if there were any records. I didn't expect you to find it!"
"I owe it to Olen this time; he gave me the lead."
"Olen!"
Olinda's face showed a lingering fear.
"Don't worry, he's already left, exploring the Star Sea. His horizons have broadened, and he might not even care about such things anymore."
Roy casually comforted her a bit, then shared the information he had found.
It turned out to be a Magical Creature with remnants of a Transformation Spell law, capable of gaining transformative elements by parasitizing a human body.
It was different from the "Shapeshifter" Olinda had mentioned from the Slime Clan.
Its ability was a complete imitation from Life Energy to the Source of Magic, and then to Mental Strength aura.
"The so-called 'Ultimate Mimicry' is somewhat similar to what the Arcane World calls 'Ultimate Transformation Spell,' a deep-level simulation transformation.
It's currently parasitizing you, absorbing your Life Energy aura.
If given the chance, it will gradually consume your life and spirit, replacing you.
The correct approach should be to kill it, extract the Law Remnants, and then craft them into something like a Flesh Mask or Painted Skin.
Honestly, I'm quite interested in this and would like to buy it.
After all, for you, it's just a parasitic entity."
Hearing this, Olinda hesitated, "Then, what's your offer?"
Roy said, "2500 milliliters of Blood Mercury, how about that?
Its market value is close to ten thousand Magic Stones, and it could also boost your strength to that of an advanced Knight or higher. It's a very good deal for you."
Olinda rolled her eyes, "Why not just 5000 milliliters and help me complete my Wizard Body Modification?"
"Shouldn't we keep half, in case you need it in the future?" Roy didn't hide his calculations.
Olinda laughed in exasperation, "You're something else. So, I'd have to make up the difference with Magic Stones?"
"I'll give you a discount, 3 Magic Stones per milliliter." Roy was nonchalant, confident in his technical prowess.
Olinda probed again, "What about the surgery to remove the Human-faced Demon and the treatment costs?
Why not be generous and cover it all, plus give me some nutritional expenses?"
Roy replied, "Don't push it. Not charging you for saving your life is already a sign of friendship. How could I possibly pay extra?"
"You're really heartless!"
That being said, after some consideration, Olinda agreed.
Once the two had reached
an agreement, they quickly began to fulfill the terms of the deal.
"Don't dirty my bed, come over here."
Olinda tidied up her desk and then lay down on it, loosening her robe.
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