novelonline Chapter 4005 Leather Goods
Chapter 4005 Leather Goods
Chapter 4005 Leather Goods
Shade shook his head:
“Even if you use up the Philosopher’s Stone, I won’t let you replenish it. I’m also curious about what your mother left behind.”
"You know the value of the Philosopher's Stone, right?"
Vige confirmed, and Xia De nodded:
"Of course, I was trained through orthodox ring mage training, so of course I know its value. Vige, you know I have something to do at three o'clock this afternoon, so please don't talk to me about this anymore."
Miss Eve McDonald then watched as Shad opened the test tube and carefully extracted a small amount of the Philosopher's Stone. This special material existed between a liquid and a solid state; it clearly appeared liquid in the test tube, but Shad solidified it once it was exposed to air.
He decided it was better to be frugal, so he placed a very small amount of Philosopher's Stones into the slot of the box.
Fortunately, that was enough. As the groove was illuminated, the Philosopher's Stone dissolved into the rune lock. The entire box then continued its alchemical ritual after absorbing the Philosopher's Stone, the Emerald Record, and Viggo's blood. An even more complex alchemical ritual array appeared in the air once more.
After all the runes that had spread across the surface of the box disappeared, the box was finally opened, revealing the collectibles inside.
Even before seeing it, Shad could sense the distinct whispering elements, indicating that Ms. Lemaître had left behind at least one relic.
The box slowly fell from the sky. Wei Ge caught it, glanced inside, and then sighed:
"There's so much stuff."
She took things out one by one, starting with a well-sealed flask containing a solution that emitted a faint red glow, but Viggo, Shad, and Miss McDonald had no idea what it was.
Next was a bronze ring with an "eye" branding, bearing obvious miraculous elements. Vige had seen a sketch of this item in her mother's research notes:
"This is the Eye of True Knowledge, which my mother possessed. It was once held by an ancient alchemist and is said to be related to the ancient god cult. Wearing it during alchemical experiments can significantly increase the success rate of the experiments."
Before my mother passed away, she disposed of all her alchemical materials, belongings, and other extraordinary items. I assumed she disposed of this too, but it turns out she hid it away.
Although she lost her mother's pendant, she was still very happy to have received her mother's ring.
The third item she took out was a mystical book titled "Natural Alchemy: Evolution." Viggo quickly glanced at the table of contents and then told Shad and her student:
"This book views the generational evolution of life as a process of 'natural alchemy' based on the world. It's a very interesting perspective, and I'll look into it later."
The fourth item was a dagger made of "jade," an alchemical artifact. Although Vige hadn't seen it mentioned in the notes, she recognized it as a weapon made by her mother.
The fifth item was also a ring, but it was just an ordinary one. The black iron ring had a triangular metal facet with a black gemstone in the shape of an eye set into it.
After examining it carefully, Xia De confirmed that it was indeed an ordinary item.
"I thought Mother would leave behind her old identification item from the Jade Alchemy Association, which is the plain ring that alchemists would wear."
Seeing that only one item remained at the bottom of the box, Wei Ge said this. Then she reached out and took out the blanket-like thing at the bottom of the box. She felt that it didn't feel like wool or pure cotton, but rather like...
What Shad and Miss McDonald saw was her taking a folded piece of leather out of the box.
This was the thing that Shad had sensed with a strong whispering element. Viggo had only pulled out a part of it, but she was stunned when she saw it.
Shad wanted to ask what it was, but saw Miss McDonald's face suddenly turn pale, her expression indescribable. That expression simultaneously conveyed disgust, fear, revulsion, and disbelief; clearly, she recognized what it was.
"Fur?!"
When Xia De heard the tall girl speak, Wei Ge finally recovered from her shock and, as if discarding something dirty, threw the items in her hand back into the box.
Then Miss McDonald said with absolute certainty:
"This is a relic derivative called 'Leather Goods' produced by the Sage-level relic 'Leather Goods Guild'. The danger rating of this special relic derivative is generally considered to fluctuate between the Poet level and the Sage level, depending on its specific effects."
Wearing leather clothing transforms one into the original owner of that skin, becoming identical in voice, appearance, and body odor. Prolonged wear will cause permanent changes to one's internal structure, eventually leading to complete transformation into the person corresponding to the leather.
"I need to wash my hands!"
As if she had suffered a huge mental shock, Wei Ge rushed out of the room. Xia De had never seen her run so fast before.
He stood up and looked towards the door with some concern, while Miss McDonald, whose face had turned deathly pale, was still speaking:
"I know the teacher because of this. In addition to producing leather, the [Leatherware Guild] also produces relic derivatives such as tools. Among them, the relic derivative known as the 'Skinning Knife' can be used to make disposable leather."
At the time, I was targeted by an illegal ring sorcerer wielding a knife, and my teacher happened to save me. Because of this incident, I soon awakened my talent and was guided by my teacher onto the path of a ring sorcerer.
Her complexion at this moment was somewhat similar to Wei Ge's usual state.
Shad looked at the box again. The leather, which had been neatly folded, was now piled haphazardly inside because Vige had taken it out. Although Shad also felt an instinctive discomfort with such things, he still said to the pale-faced girl:
"Why don't you go to the restroom and wash your face? I want to check this thing. Vige's mother left it behind, it certainly wasn't to scare Vige."
But Miss McDonald pursed her lips and shook her head:
“No, I also want to know why it’s here. Mr. Watson, I’m a local, and I know more people than you do. Please let me stay.”
Shad hesitated for a moment before nodding. He didn't plan to wait for Vige anymore; the disgusted witch would probably be back in a while.
"Okay, but if you feel unwell, don't force yourself."
As he spoke, Shad found gloves and put them on, but after thinking for a moment, he put the "bubble pod" in his mouth and chewed it before reaching out.
The two maids standing at the door were also looking inside. Then they saw Shad take out the skin, blow bubbles into the skin, and let the skin stretch out slightly.
Even Shad felt extremely nauseous during the process, so after confirming that Pi was a man he didn't know and that Pi's surface had no tattoos or other markings, he popped the bubble from a distance, letting it float lightly to the ground.
"vomit!"
Miss McDonald kept her lips pursed and didn't say a word during this time. Only after Shad finished his examination did she start gagging. The girls at the door had already turned their attention away.
Xia De patted the young girl's back worriedly, and she grabbed Xia De's arm as if she were grasping at a straw, then threw herself into his arms, trembling.
The "she" beside him chuckled softly, and that laughter eased Xia De's nausea somewhat.
Don't worry, I'll help you sense the witch's location. She'll let you know in advance when she returns.
She said this very considerately.
Shad could sense that the girl in his arms was truly terrified. Although Shad wasn't a professional psychologist like Bill Schneider, he could guess that it was post-traumatic stress disorder.
"It's alright, it's alright."
He gently patted the girl's back, trying to soothe her with his voice.
Miss MacDonald's trembling gradually subsided, and her sobs ceased. She suddenly pushed Shad away, whispered "thank you" almost inaudibly, and then rushed out of the study, just like Viggo had done earlier.
Xia De guessed that she had also gone to the restroom and would probably run into Wei Ge, who was still washing her hands.
"Actually, after the incident at the [House of Pseudo-Humans], I guessed that I would encounter something related to the [Leather Goods Guild].
Now that Xia De was alone in the study, he looked down at the disgusting thing at his feet:
"I just never expected to see it this way. The House of the Pseudo-Humans, the Leather Goods Guild, and the Residence of Personality were originally known as the three most infamous Sage-level relics."
Now, I have extracted the most valuable 'degraded eldest son flesh and blood' from the [False Human House] and closed the door, but because the [Crimson City] and that door still exist, the [False Human House] has still been raised to the 'angel level' of danger and is judged to have unknowable potential.
"I just wonder if the remaining two relics also hold any secrets."
He thought to himself, but no one responded.
"But why would it appear among the things Vigo's mother left behind?"
According to the witch, alchemists generally lack a strong sense of morality. Perhaps, for Flamel, they were simply a convenient tool.
"She" said softly, and Shad agreed with this guess, or rather, it was his guess all along:
"Yes, what a kind mother, leaving her daughter, who may one day walk the path of the extraordinary, a useful tool. It seems that Vige's opinion of her mother will have to be lowered again."
But Viggo's mother, Peggy Nicolas Lemaître, clearly never imagined that her daughter would become a witch.
Witches cannot change their gender by any means. Two years ago, Galina almost destroyed the relic just by trying to wear the [Transformation Ring], and this male skin is impossible for witches to wear.