The Wizard: Starting by Scamming the Demon God

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At first, when Isaac saw the numbers on the port sign, he thought it was a parallel space where wizards were randomly or according to some kind of rule assigned to the corresponding spaces, but that was not the case.

The numbers at a port are actually identification numbers!

12456 is Isaac's number in Lake City. This doesn't mean he was the 12456th wizard to enter Lake City, but rather that this number was vacant.

In other words, all the wizards entered the same lakeside town!

No matter which world!

This leads to the third mystery: normally, with so many wizards, even if they didn't all enter at the same time, the place would be packed, but it wasn't.

Although all the wizards were in the same town, and although the town's area did not expand, the number of wizards seen by everyone was roughly the same, and the wizards encountered were random.

Unless they agree beforehand and exchange their identification numbers, they can only meet in the lakeside town. It's similar to a parallel universe, but it's not.

Isaac had always come and gone in a hurry whenever he visited the town in the lake, and each time he came with a specific purpose, so he hadn't noticed these things.

However, even if he discovered it, it wouldn't be of much use. The underlying principles were not understood by those advanced and above-level miracle wizards. Why would a little Karami who had just embarked on the path of wizardry be researching this?

Now, let's think about how to solve the food problem first!

The town in the lake is magical. If you walk through the same door without a corresponding number, you will find a completely new shop every time. This is something he learned from the forum.

Because some things, such as spells, materials, and magical equipment, can be bought anywhere. The market price is fixed; it won't be much more expensive or cheaper, and the quality is generally consistent. It doesn't matter where you buy them.

But food is different, especially magical food. Different chefs have different skill levels, so the taste and effects are naturally different, and the prices are also different. So he had already found it on the forum before he came.

The shop was located deep in the alley, and Isaac wandered around for a while before finding it. It was at the end of an alley, and all the storefronts had the same wooden door. Because the shops behind the same door were different, and they might even have different main businesses, there was no need for any decoration on the storefronts.

"Squeak~"

Enter the number, push open the door, and Isaac walks inside.

The interior was rather dark, with green lights on the walls and a few scattered tables, none of which were occupied.

This isn't because of the town's unique characteristics; once you enter a shop, you can see the other person regardless of whether you know their number or not, since that's how shop owners can do business.

The reason there are few people is that wizards rarely have time to sit and eat slowly here. They are mostly busy with their experiments or making money, so the tables and chairs in the shop are actually just for decoration.

Besides a few tables and chairs, there was a counter for taking orders and collecting money, and a door behind which was the kitchen, which was off-limits to the public. After all, these wizards were doing experiments when they were cooking, so how could they allow people to just watch?

Behind the counter sat a mature woman in a purple robe, her breasts resting on the counter. She wore a single-lensed spectacle and held an academic journal from the Truth Association, reading it intently.

When Isaac came in, she only glanced at him, pushed the menu on the counter, and then turned her attention back to the academic journal in her hands.

It's no wonder she was so perfunctory. Firstly, wizards are not like ordinary people; they don't believe in the saying "the customer is God." They can buy or not, it's up to them. Secondly, the academic journals she had were very tempting.

Papers published in the academic journals of the Truth Association are of the highest quality. Even for high-level wizards, as long as their expertise is relevant, they can reap great benefits. Every year, many wizards are inspired by academic journals to develop and improve a number of spells.

Isaac had gotten this for free from the older sister when he was in the fortress, so he knew its value. However, for various reasons, he hadn't been able to order it for himself. When he went to the Truth Association to order food later, he could order one of these as well.

Even if you don't encounter a paper that matches your research interests, it's still good to broaden your horizons.

Isaac picked up the menu and looked at it carefully. After a while, he closed the menu and fell into deep thought.

Or perhaps we should consider becoming the god of food?

It's not surprising that a mad witch like him would target the God of Gourmet, who is a righteous god, right?

Chapter 112 New Plan: Fallen Gods?

Looking at the menu, Isaac sighed heavily. This stuff is damn good, and damn expensive!

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Secret Deep-Sea Feast: Permanently enhances a slight Mystic attribute, 9999 gold coins per serving.

Secret Flame Set Meal: Permanently enhances minor fire attributes, 3999 gold coins per serving.

Secret Recipe Magic Burger: Permanently increases magic power slightly, 5999 gold coins per serving.

Secret Recipe Starry Sky Burger: Permanently enhances the Starry Sky attribute, 9999 gold coins per serving.

Secret Recipe Octopus Sashimi: Slightly and permanently enhances brain processing speed, 99999 gold coins per serving (requires advance booking one week in advance).

Luxury Deep Sea Package: Permanently gain the power to control the sea, 9999999 gold coins per package (requires one year advance booking and self-being materials).

Brain-Boosting Barbecue: Temporarily increases thinking speed, enhances inspiration, and temporarily grants +1 luck for three hours after consumption, plus 999 gold coins.

Charcoal-grilled steak: Increases muscle strength by 1/1000 and training efficiency by 10% within three hours of consumption. 999 gold coins.

……

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Magical food, can it really achieve this level of perfection?

Isaac blinked, still a little dazed. He wondered why the God of Gourmets would inexplicably take back the power of his magical servants to make food. So that's why he was keeping an eye on things.

No wonder no wizards went to collect the debts. Who would dare? Wouldn't that cut off these wizards' source of income?

The wizard who can make this kind of food and sell it, do you think he has ever eaten any of these things?

That's a terrifying ability...

At that moment, Isaac had the urge to rob the god of food...

Why does the god of food have to be a righteous god?

Honestly, they have no manners at all!

Isaac continued looking at the menu, somewhat annoyed. Besides the amazing magical dishes, there were also ordinary, simply delicious dishes that weren't expensive compared to the magical ones.

If you're looking for regular dishes, this is a monthly subscription service, costing 100 gold coins per person per month. You can choose three items for breakfast, six items for lunch, and nine items for dinner – all at royal standards.

This might be too expensive for ordinary nobles, but for wizards, the price is acceptable, since they have a hard time finding cooks.

At the end of the menu, the shop also "thoughtfully" offered the standard meal plan from the Truth Association, which is also a monthly subscription, costing 90 gold coins a month. It's cheaper than this shop, but the Truth Association doesn't include shipping!

Unless the location is the mage tower of the Truth Association, or a major city with a presence there, there will be a shipping fee!

If the Truth Association has a branch office...

There are two places within Solomon's territory: Solomon City, the central city of the territory, and the fortress. His eldest sister's mage tower can also be considered a base; she is a genius arcanist. Unfortunately, neither of them is close to him. He calculated the transportation cost, which would be about fifteen gold coins...

There is also one in the lakeside town, but you still need to pay for delivery from the lakeside town, and the price is the same.

Then there's no other choice; I'm too lazy to make another trip.

Therefore, Isaac decisively paid three hundred gold coins, paying for a month's subscription first. He figured he'd need to subscribe to the newspaper at the Truth Association's office later anyway. If the price was as stated, he'd continue subscribing later; if not…

That's only a few dozen more gold coins, no big deal.

It's worth mentioning that Isaac only learned when he paid that in addition to paying, he also had to register the type of supernatural power he possessed when ordering the meal, because this was not ordinary food; it could meet the daily needs of superhumans.

Take Smith as an example. After taking this, he can continue training without taking the Knight's Elixir, and the effect is even slightly better than the Knight's Elixir. The same applies to Ruri.

Isaac was at a disadvantage because he wasn't an arcanist and couldn't improve his mental and magical power through meditation; all he did was have more energy after eating it.

But it's also a good thing, because doing experiments is very energy-consuming.

Overall, it is indeed expensive, but it is really worth it!

Damn, I'm liking Gourmet more and more!

How can we turn Him into an Outer God?

Isaac shook his head. That's a bit wicked. We'll see...

After paying and registering his personal number, Isaac turned and left. Alchemy puppets would then deliver the food out of Lake Town. It's inexpensive to use alchemy puppets to deliver food from Lake Town, so why does the Truth Association charge a delivery fee? It's really...

Garbage platform!

After a while, Isaac walked into the garbage platform's outpost in the town of Lake City. He first checked the food delivery options and, sure enough, the basic set meal price was the same as what the restaurant had said. The only difference was the high-level magical food, which had different dishes and ingredients.

However, whether it's due to Isaac's level or the level of the outpost, the quantity of high-grade magic food is less than over there.

But it doesn't matter anyway, he can't afford it now.

So Isaac subscribed to a newspaper and left. It wasn't expensive; ten gold coins a month, three issues a month, shipping included.

This is pretty good...

After leaving the outpost, Isaac didn't continue exploring. Instead, he left the lakeside town directly. He had enough spells and materials for the time being, so there was no rush.

The main problem is that we don't have much money left...

After returning from the capital, Isaac only had a little over four thousand gold coins left. He had initially thought it was a lot, but now it seemed...

Ha~ that's just a little over a year's worth of food expenses~

Let's wait until the first payment arrives before making any purchases.

Back at the castle, Isaac called Smith and Liuli, and together they went to the laboratory to witness the moment their new companion was reborn!

"The power of the Outer God... wouldn't it be too dangerous to give it to a familiar?" In the laboratory, Smith frowned slightly as he looked at the dragon lizard number one in the cage.

Although he was a knight, Smith had done his homework during this time in order to better serve Isaac. He had gained a certain understanding of some basic knowledge, and he paid special attention to the differences between familiars, magical pets, and servants.

Of these three, Familiars and Companions are the most loyal, almost absolutely loyal. The reason for saying "almost" is not that there have been cases of rebellion or the possibility of it, but rather that wizards' definitions are quite strict and rarely use the word "absolute".

In comparison, the loyalty of familiars is... well...

The only word to describe it is "colorful and diverse".

Because the relationship between wizards and familiars is maintained by magical contracts, the degree of control a wizard has over a familiar varies depending on the contract. However, even with the highest level of magical contract, if a familiar's strength increases too quickly, there is still a high possibility that the contract can be broken or even reversed, allowing the familiar to dominate the wizard!

"Don't worry, this thing will strengthen the contract." Isaac waved the white crystal in his hand nonchalantly.

Since he was going to conduct this experiment, he had naturally taken these factors into account. In addition to granting the dragon lizard the power to grow infinitely, the white crystal would also strengthen the power of his contract with the dragon lizard.

Although there is still a possibility of things getting out of control, when it comes to experiments, there are always risks involved.

Besides, he can use his cheat ability to control the power of his contract with the dragon lizard. As long as he doesn't sign too many familiar contracts, there shouldn't be any major problems!

Chapter 113 The Birth of the Holy Lord!

"Click~"

In the laboratory, under the watchful eyes of a man, a tumor, a rat, and a paw, Isaac gently crushed the crystal in his hand. A wisp of white mist drifted out and, guided by Isaac, slowly merged into the dragon lizard's body.

"Roar!!!"

The moment the white mist entered the dragon lizard's body, the dragon lizard, which had been lying in the cage quietly gnawing on a strip of meat, suddenly let out a painful roar, and at the same time, the sound of flesh being torn apart rang out!