In the study of the Hohenheim family, Wang Shui is communicating with this important plot character.

In terms of knowledge alone, Hohenheim has received a long period of education from the [Little Man in a Bottle], and the high-level knowledge has laid a good foundation for him, and after more than 400 years of practice, Hohenheim's alchemy ability is quite strong.

Wang Shui relies on the interaction of the three alchemy techniques and strong learning ability, and now the field of practicality and thinking is stronger than that of Hohenheim, but the knowledge of the things in this world is still lacking.

Since Wang Shui returned to town, the two of them often spent entire days indulging in alchemical explorations.

Recently, Wang Shui saw a strong worry and determination in Hohenheim's eyes and expressions, it seems that at this time he has discovered the land refining array that covers the entire country, and he is about to detect the plan of the [Little Man in the Bottle] to refine the country's 50 million people into the Philosopher's Stone.

Wang Shui deliberately avoided the relevant information about the land refining array, Hohenheim didn't want innocent people to be involved, and Wang Shui didn't want others to interfere with his plan.

"Mr. Via, I didn't expect you to actually do it."

Hohenheim looked at Wang Shui's [Simple Grain Factory Catalytic Design Scheme], and there was a rare joy in his flat expression,

"I very much agree with your decision to place the grain factory in a no-man's land outside the country, which has been in turmoil recently, and there must be no problems with food security."

"When the technology matures, I will make it public and share it with the world, but there are still many problems in reducing the difficulty of refining. Here, for example, catalytic water absorption is limited by the root system, and the ratio of water to fertilizer at different growth rates is also a big problem. ”

"I admire your selflessness and erudition." Hornheim admired from the bottom of his heart, and he was now more concerned about helping Aqua regia solve these problems.

"No, your knowledge is also very important, and the grain factory benefits from your help."

Anyway, if it's cheap, you don't give money, so you want as much as you want. Of course, it doesn't matter if you pay Hohenheim now, Aqua regia is richer than Hohenheim imagined.

When the two communicated, Hohenheim's wife Theresa would often come to deliver some food and tea, and the two young protagonists, one or two years old, would also look at the two busy adults with ignorant expressions from time to time.

Speaking of which, the Edward brothers were quite cute when they were young, and Wang Shui felt quite a little about the power of human cubs, and the two brothers were quite quiet, I don't know if it was because they were too young.

Under the dull research life, Wang Shui continues to expand its territory.

Under Sylvia's control, an army of artificial soul-driven constructs is gradually building up Aqua King's industrial and commercial empire, and Aqua Regent has put aside many of his affairs to focus on his own growth.

Five years have passed in the blink of an eye, and the world seems to have changed at all.

Today, Hohenheim said goodbye to his wife at the door, and the two little ones were a little dazed and worried, probably in their world probably did not know what their father's away from home meant, and it was the anxiety between their parents that affected them.

On the main road, Wang Shui was waiting in a small car.

"You don't have it to see me off." Hornheim's tone was full of determination at the moment.

Wang Shui just shook his head.

"I don't know what you're going to face, I don't know why you're studying people's life, old age, sickness and death, and since you're willing to leave your family behind, I, as a friend and student, naturally have nothing to say.

But you take this car, it's completely alchemy-driven, it's easy to repair, it's simple and powerful, it's adaptable to all kinds of terrain, it's just a little slower, but I think it's better than you hike, take it, it's my tuition. ”

Hohenheim hesitated for a moment for two seconds and then nodded in acceptance, he didn't want to go on a tour, of course it would be better to be more efficient.

The car gradually disappeared at the end of the road, and Hohenheim was left with only a request for Wang Shui to help take care of his wife and children.

Wang Shui naturally agreed, of course, there is no need to worry about materials, but birth, old age, sickness and death...... He couldn't help it.

"Is the plot the beginning?" Sylvia asked suddenly.

"Sort of, now that the countdown to various events has begun, I only remember a little bit of the turbulent plot, it's time to lightly mix it up." Wang Shui looked at the distant cart and chatted with Sylvia.

Sensing the gaze of the protagonist's mother, Theresa, Wang Shui walked near the door and comforted:

"Don't worry, Mrs. Ellik, Mr. Hohenheim is safe, he's just going to do something he has to do, I think you know better than I do.

This is my business card, please take it, and if you need any help, please go to any store, store, or machinery shop in town for help, Mr. Hohenheim has a very large stake in technology, but he has neglected it. ”

Wang Shui also looked at the two little ones.

"As for the two of them, if they want to learn words and knowledge, I have put away the dangerous things in Mr. Hohenheim's study, and let them learn as they please."

Looking at this young man who had not changed much in seven years and had always been in his twenties, Theresa Elric nodded, she did not understand the world of alchemy, but her husband had also said that he could find Mr. Hill Via for anything.

Wang Shui did not stay to interfere with the growth of the protagonist, he now has his own things to be busy, five years of hard work, he has almost controlled all the flow of goods in the country, mastered almost all commodity transactions.

He did not act rashly, but took the initiative to approach the military in a simple way.

He is now using the identity of a powerful alchemist, a mechanical engineer who studies mechanical armor, and he was recruited by the military two years ago and became a national alchemist, codename:

【Mirror Alchemist】

This title was taken by Wang Shui himself, because he showed a special learning ability during his short activities in Central City, and he was able to quickly master the alchemy unique to others and use it freely, causing quite a stir.

So he made up his own special ability, saying that he could simulate other people's alchemy for a short time, but the effect would be worse.

As for the villain in the bottle, it doesn't matter if he believes it or not, it's good that the startled alchemist group believes it.

Wang Shui showed a high alchemy talent, and then revealed his willingness to study the forbidden [Human Body Refining], and the [Villain in the Bottle] group with their eyes above the top really relaxed their guard.

On the contrary, they are looking forward to Wang Shui's early contact with the "truth" and become the ladder for [Father's] ascension to God.

Bidding farewell to the protagonist's family, Wang Shui immediately traveled to the area further east called [Ishvar], yes, this is not just a city, but a large area.

In a backward world of rocks and deserts, the people lived tenaciously and aggressively until they were swallowed up by Amsteris many years ago.

The causes and consequences of annexation are the same old ways of the "civilized" world – racial discrimination, and some religious aspects.

The Ishvars believed that everything in the world was created by God, and that alchemy changed the object created by God to its original appearance, contrary to the will of God.

Ignorance or not, the problem of unrest has always haunted here, and the army in the eastern part of the country has always been on alert, controlling the occasional unrest.

Wang Shui went here, on the one hand, he was recruited by the military, and on the other hand, he came to personally check his memory of this part of the plot.

On the slow train, Wang Shui checked the local data report.

"According to the statistics of the warehouse, the tribal groups in the Ishuwar region probably had a population of less than one million before they were annexed, and the main tribal areas were only a few tens of thousands.

And in the last five years, there has been a massive baby boom because of the abundance of food, and the Ishvars have also dispersed within the country. Based on a rough estimate of food consumption, the current resident population of the region is about 3 million, and the population may be even higher with the frugal lifestyle of the locals. ”

It's really a surprising statistic, the speed of population expansion has made Wang Shui insightful, but according to the statistics of Zhibrain Big Data, this area is consuming steel and special chemicals at an alarming rate.

Aqua regia smelled a hint of war.

The train stopped in an ordinary town, which is already the most remote station, and is still some distance from the Ishwarr region.

Loose light-colored burqas shielded the increasingly hot sun, Wang Shui walked out of the platform with a small suitcase, and saw a short-haired black young man wearing a cyan army robe in the distance at the exit.

Wang Shui walked up to him and showed him his silver pocket watch and enlistment papers.

The young man gave a brief salute and said:

"Good afternoon, Lieutenant Hill Via, I'm Roy Mastan, and I'll escort you for the rest of your trip."

Wang Shui took back his token, and was a little surprised that he saw the future [Flame Alchemist], and suddenly couldn't hold back his prank.

"Why, the military only sent small soldiers like you to protect me? Is it how strong you are, or does the military believe in my strength? ”

"Please don't worry about security, the atmosphere in the nearby town is just a little tense, this is a military area, as a soldier, I will protect your safety with my life, sir, please come with me."

Mastan's humility and arrogance made Wang Shuigao look at him, he was young and not shocked, and he spoke very measuredly, and he was a person who did great things.

Wang Shui did not act too mean, got into the car, and Mastan took him to the army station.

"Sergeant, tell me about the prefect of this area, I want to know the purpose of recruiting me."

"Yes, there are currently two corps stationed in the Ishbal area, both of which are part of the Eastern Military District, and they are being split into eight brigade-level command centers to open the front, and only one brigade is currently in the area of contact, causing some casualties.

Now the second brigade is stationed here, just changed the guard, the commander is Colonel Magus, many of the wounded here have the problem of mutilated limbs, and you are a master of mechanical armor, the military recruited you, probably to use mechanical armor to heal these soldiers. ”

Wang Shui's expression was indifferent, he looked into Mastan's eyes through the rearview mirror, and asked:

"Did your commander tell you, or did you think of it yourself?"

Mastan was stunned for a moment, and then replied honestly: "Most of it is not a secret, the mechanical armor aspect is my guess." ”

"Watch what you say, sergeant, what if I'm a spy?"

"Sir, are you ......joking?"

As he spoke, Mastan's eyes widened, and he watched the gray-skinned young man in the rearview mirror change rapidly, and the skin of Shui Ayralia became tan, his eyes turned red, and even his hair turned silvery.

Squeak - Quack -

The military car quickly stopped, making a screeching sound on the path, and Sergeant Roy Mastein quickly drew his gun and turned around, but it was empty!

"What are you looking for?" Wang Shui smiled exaggeratedly and showed Mastan the pistol that belonged to him, "Too bad a sense of defense, sergeant. ”

Mastan immediately tried to open the door, but found that the door had merged with the body, and the car actually started automatically and drove forward.

Mastan, who had always behaved very calmly and talked eloquently, was in a cold sweat with horror on his face at this time, but he still maintained a good calm, pretending to be flustered and struggling, and touched the grenade in his arms.

But at this point, the car stopped.

Wang Shuihua flipped the pistol and handed the handle to Mastan in front.

"Alright, the test is over, let's move on."

Mastan took his pistol in surprise, and his mouth couldn't help but ask:

"You! What exactly is ......?"

What answered him was an ordinary paper card displayed by Wang Shui, with a complex circular formation array and dense text on it.

Wang Shui held the card between his hands, and a faint blue lightning lit up, and he quickly changed back to his appearance.

"Bio-alchemy, an old and unpopular branch that has never made much progress, temporary appearance changes and permanent plastic surgery are my recent research results, and I am preparing to use it to make money from those broad wives, and at the same time have good healing powers, it seems that the military is not enough doctors. So why not draw in domestic general doctors? ”

Seeing Wang Shui explain and think about it to himself, Mastan quickly regained his composure.

It was probably the first time he had felt the power of the National Alchemist up close, and it was clear that Wang Shui hadn't disappointed him.

The vehicle moved again, but Mashan still believed the silver pocket watch and the papers, after all, it was the order he received to bring back the [Mirror Alchemist].

Military personnel, no matter what the circumstances, must obey orders.

Mine, don't make random promises, I have new ideas when designing the plot, and it depends on the situation, but don't worry, I'm very stable when I quit my job and write a book.

(End of chapter)