This sudden flash of inspiration left Roy frozen at the doorway.
His mind raced.
A simple assumption, a 10% success rate...
Then, mathematically speaking...
Using zero-level Cracked Gems to synthesize first-level gems.
First-level gems to synthesize second-level Flawless Gems.
Second-level Flawless Gems to synthesize third-level Perfect Gems.
Each step consumes 30 units of secondary materials!
This is the optimal range for the application of [Luck's Favor]!
Similar scenarios rely on probability stacking and require a stroke of luck.
For example, certain potion concoctions.
Excited by the idea, Roy walked into the Alchemy Room, took out paper and pen, and began calculating.
"The screening and purification of Dust can be handed over to apprentices or ordinary workers.
Ignore...
Material costs, tool depreciation, miscellaneous expenses, etc., are roughly...
As adjustment values...
Plus the assistance of [Proficient] in apprentice-level Alchemy!"
Soon, he arrived at approximate data on Dust consumption.
"3 Fragments, 9 Shards, 54 Slivers, 648 Cracked Gems, 19,000 Complete Gems, 583,000 Flawless Gems, 17,496,000 Perfect Gems..."
Roy's eyes gleamed as he looked at the draft calculations.
Here, he used "Dust equivalents" for consolidated calculations.
If one unit of Dust is valued at one Magic Stone, the cost price can also be roughly derived.
"Second and third-level gems are too costly...
Forget them for now!
Let's try synthesizing first-level Complete Gems first!
According to my calculations, consuming 19,000 units of Dust, or equivalent Fragments, Shards, etc...
This is the expected data after applying [Proficient] and [Luck's Favor].
If it matches, it means the approach is roughly correct!
Perhaps, I can master a new skill—'Gem Synthesis'!"
This is still slightly more expensive than directly picking them up for free.
But the advantage lies in the controllable production process and guaranteed output.
Large-scale Alchemy is more likely to produce second and third-level gems.
Then, there's definitely profit to be made!
...
Inside the Alchemy Room, at the desk.
The candlelight flickered.
Late into the night, Roy was still engaged in further deductions and calculations.
He not only had to calculate probabilities but also budget for various expenses in the process.
In addition, the [Equivalent Exchange]'s "Transmutation Circle" had to be fully utilized.
Based on this, he deduced new formations!
This could avoid the cumbersome traditional synthesis methods, saving a lot of time, effort, and additional materials.
Several magical Alchemy tools, as if sentient, peeked at him from behind the books.
Roy had temporarily removed his face guard and helmet.
His handsome face was filled with concentration.
After a long while, he finally let out a deep breath, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.
"Little ones, come out!
Let's try the new Alchemy formula I've deduced, and... 'Gem Transmutation'!"
Hearing this, the magical Alchemy tools quickly emerged.
"Lord Roy is calling!"
"Alchemy Cauldron!"
"Here!"
"Mortar and Pestle!"
"Here!"
"Weighing Scale!"
"Here!"
"Counter!"
"Here!"
Amidst a chorus of deep, sharp, childish, and quirky voices, the Alchemy tools Roy had taken out earlier called out their attendance one by one.
Then, everyone took their positions and prepared for the next step of the alchemical process on the Alchemy Table.
Roy didn't pay attention to them. Instead, he modified the surface of the Alchemy Table, using a self-prepared conductive dust similar to Mana Mud to create a small array.
The array he was currently constructing originated from his Origin Talent, [Equivalent Exchange].
Based on the "Transmutation Circle," he inscribed various symbols related to Gem Synthesis.
Incidentally, he also engraved several formulas he had previously derived.
However, he didn't use mathematical or natural language but the language of Wizardry.
In the course of its development, the Wizard civilization had long since derived a series of marks and runes, including Willpower Runes.
These simulated the operation of mental will, thereby controlling the flow of magic.
...
On the other side, the alchemical tools were also ready.
Roy had them measure out portions of gem dust, carefully sift and prepare them, and then bring them before him.
What he needed to do himself was to cast a spell.
"Transmutation Circle" — "Gem Transmutation"!
"~!"
(Equivalent Exchange!)
As the incantation was chanted, flashes of white light appeared, and a large amount of powder melted, with fragments synthesizing.
As expected, the "Transmutation Circle" began to function as it should.
This was already the proper form of "Gem Transmutation."
As the light of the Wizard Array flickered, fragments synthesized into shards, continuing the same operation.
In a short time, no effect was visible.
It was as if there was no such thing as talent.
But probabilistic things only show up after a lot of refining.
Relying on his ample talent, even [Mana Return] began to take effect, proceeding steadily and continuously.
Finally, more and more of the shards and various dust-like materials in his hands were consumed.
A result significantly higher than that of an ordinary apprentice alchemist was also tallied!
"My [Proficient] skill is also starting to take effect!"
Roy temporarily stopped to rest and looked at a set of counters.
They recorded the various amounts of gems he had consumed, totaling around ten thousand "dust equivalents."
If calculated at market price, this would be worth over ten thousand Magic Stones.
The total weight was also quite considerable, over 22 pounds.
"I can continue!"
Roy glanced at it, greatly encouraged.
Failure, failure, failure, success, failure, failure, success...
"~!"
(Equivalent Exchange!)
After another round of synthesis.
The real key moment finally arrived.
Cracked Gem * 3 = Complete Gem!
As the white mist condensed, the many lights gathered on the Wizard Array converged.
Three Cracked Gems fused into one, forming a cat's eye-sized, fiery red gem.
Under the illumination of the Magic Lights in the room, it seemed to emanate a small Source of Magic, slowly radiating hot Energy Particles.
At first glance, it really looked like a red-hot branding iron.
"Success!"
Roy weighed the Elemental Gem, which had reached the first level, admired and appraised it for a while, then put it away, joyfully verifying and checking.
Count, expectation, total account...
It roughly matched!
His guess was indeed correct!
Although this was only a preliminary attempt, it was still an excellent start.
In the future, I can obtain more Dust, Fragments, and Shards to attempt further synthesis.
Tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, even millions of them...
Ultimately, synthesize a third-tier gemstone!
That would also bring a tremendous boost to my strength!
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