My Charity System made me too OP-Chapter 181: Zekrath Academy III

As the days turned into weeks and the weeks into months, Leon found himself fully immersed in his studies at Zerkath Academy. The rigorous curriculum was designed to push alchemists to their limits, but for Leon, it was an opportunity to refine his already formidable skills.

Despite his Tier V alchemy, he quickly realized that the academy’s teachings held ancient knowledge that he had never encountered before. The principles of alchemy here were far beyond what he had mastered, incorporating forgotten techniques, lost formulas, and even esoteric theories on mana resonance and elemental harmonization.

Month 1 – The Foundation of Ancient Alchemy

Leon spent the first month adapting to the academy’s methodologies. He had to relearn even the basics because the principles here were built upon deeper foundations. While most students struggled to grasp these concepts, Leon quickly absorbed them, integrating them into his own advanced knowledge.

Through the academy’s teachings, he discovered that his previous potion-making wasted nearly 3% of materials—a negligible loss for most, but unacceptable for a perfectionist like him. By refining his technique using the Elixir Spiral Method, he reduced this waste to 0.2%, making his potions stronger, purer, and longer-lasting.

Month 3 – Mastery of Elemental Infusion

Alchemy here wasn’t just about mixing ingredients—it was about understanding their essences at a fundamental level. Stay updated via novelbuddy

Leon learned how to bind raw elemental energy into potions without the need for catalysts. He experimented with:

Fire Lotus Extract infused with raw Fire Essence, creating a potion that enhanced fire spells by 30%.

Moonlit Dew infused with Lunar Mana, allowing potions to boost mental clarity and mana regeneration under moonlight.

Aetherroot Elixir, which contained traces of pure aether, increasing the body’s natural mana flow.

This was alchemy on another level—one that merged with magic itself rather than merely supporting it.

Month 6 – Experimenting with Forbidden Alchemy

Leon’s hunger for knowledge led him to forbidden alchemical arts—techniques banned by the modern world due to their unpredictability and immense power.

Using Soul Infusion Alchemy, he attempted to create a Sentient Elixir, one that could act independently and bond with its user. The result?

A liquid that moved on its own, adapting its properties based on who drank it.

When tested, it healed wounds, boosted mana, and even granted minor regenerative abilities.

It was an alchemy breakthrough, but it was also dangerous.

Alric caught wind of his experiment and warned him: "Forbidden alchemy isn’t just outlawed because of ethics. It can consume the alchemist as well."

Leon wasn’t afraid. He had already mastered so much—why stop now?

Month 9 – Battle Alchemy & Combat Training

Alchemy wasn’t just for potions—it could be used in combat.

Leon learned how to craft explosive elixirs, defensive potions, and instant mana boosters that could turn the tide of battle. He created:

Inferno Vials – Shattering these released a sea of flames capable of melting steel.

Ethereal Mist – A potion that, when inhaled, allowed one to phase through attacks.

Blood Resonance Elixirs – Temporarily boosting strength, speed, and reflexes at the cost of stamina.

To test these, he fought against instructors and even Alric himself in mock battles. Despite being an alchemist, Leon fought like a warrior, using a combination of magic, potions, and physical prowess.

Month 12 – Reaching the Goal

As the final months approached, Leon had completely redefined his alchemy. His knowledge had surpassed even some Tier VI alchemists, and whispers spread through the academy about his monstrous growth.

With this reputation, he was finally nearing his ultimate goal—the Philosopher’s Ash.

Throughout the year, he had come to understand what the Philosopher’s Ash truly was. It was a used up and removed fragment of the Philosopher’s Stone, containing only 30% of its original power. Yet, despite being only a fraction of the legendary artifact, it was considered even more valuable than the rarest of legendary herbs.

What made it so precious was its unique property—it could enhance any potion by 30%, making even the most ordinary elixirs reach great levels of potency. However, due to its secrecy and rarity, only a tiny amount existed in the world, and it was never used unless absolutely necessary.

For the past 1,000 years, no one had been able to obtain more of it, and the few remnants that remained had been carefully guarded in secrecy. But Leon... Leon intended to change that.

Sitting in his dorm room, Leon looked over the notes on his bed.

"Hm... The Ash is in the restricted treasury, guarded by over 12 elder alchemists and numerous magical locks."

"I don’t give a damn about magical locks," he muttered. "But alchemy locks... those will take some effort."

He set the notes aside, deep in thought.

"I need to either level up my Sage Eyes... or perhaps, it’s finally time to select my third path."

After reaching level 201, Leon decided to hold off on selecting his third path.

His Paradox Mage class allowed him to acquire any mage-type class available to him and integrate their skills. It was a hybrid class, something he could customize after assimilating other classes.

His first path was Sage of Destruction, thanks to his Arune Key.

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His second path was Sloth Demon Shaman, a support-type class with unpredictable abilities.

Now, he hesitated on his third path because he wasn’t sure what he would need in the future. He already had three legacies—Golden, Blood, and Alchemy—as well as Aether magic, meaning he lacked nothing.

Even in the pet department, he was exceptional. His mythical pet, the Blue Imperial Naga, Aqua Raiden, was only level 90, yet she could slay level 200+ monsters with her Imperial Lightning abilities.

At that moment, Leon chose to wait before deciding on his third path.

"I wasn’t sure if I would ever need Alchemy, but after studying at the academy, I understand now... Alchemy is truly incredible. The only issue is that the Alchemy legacy I possess only reaches up to Tier XV, and that’s only thanks to my Charity System rebate."

He muttered to himself while looking at his status screen. After deep contemplation, he finally made up his mind.

"Cherry, show me my available Third Path options—only the Alchemy-related ones."

[ As you wish. ]

Cherry, the system fairy, appeared on Leon’s shoulder with her usual stoic expression. She waved her tiny hand, and various notifications materialized in front of him.

A translucent golden screen expanded, listing all the available Alchemy-related paths for his Third Class.

-Grandmaster Alchemist – A path focused purely on refining potions, pills, and elixirs to perfection. Grants mastery over all known alchemical formulas and unlocks exclusive high-tier alchemy techniques.

-Runic Alchemist – Merges alchemy with rune magic, allowing the creation of enchanted potions, runic-infused pills, and even forging powerful artifacts.

-Eldritch Alchemist – A forbidden path that delves into ancient and lost alchemical arts, creating potions that can alter reality and living beings but at a high risk.

-Void Alchemist – An experimental path that fuses alchemy with void energy, capable of producing potions that manipulate time, space, and even life itself.

-Soul Alchemist – Masters the ability to infuse souls into potions, weapons, and artifacts. Can extract, refine, and manipulate soul essence for powerful enhancements or even resurrect the dead under certain conditions.

-Ethereal Alchemist – A rare path that focuses on creating spiritual elixirs capable of affecting non-physical entities like ghosts, spirits, and even divine beings. Can refine substances into pure ether, making them nearly weightless and energy-based.

-Blood Alchemist – Specializes in blood-based alchemy, using lifeforce, blood essence, and genetic transmutation. Can craft elixirs that permanently enhance a person’s physical or magical abilities and even modify bloodlines.

-Demonic Alchemist – A forbidden path that fuses alchemy with demonic essence, allowing the creation of potions that grant temporary or permanent demonic traits, as well as contract-based elixirs that bind beings to the alchemist’s will.

-Celestial Alchemist – A divine path that utilizes sacred elements, capable of crafting holy elixirs that heal incurable wounds, dispel curses, and bless entire regions.

-Elemental Alchemist – Merges alchemy with elemental mastery, allowing the creation of potions that permanently grant elemental affinities, along with crafting elemental cores that can be used as powerful artifacts.

*Miracle Alchemist (Mythical Path) – The One Who Creates the Impossible

A legendary and almost mythical path, said to be pursued by only a handful of alchemists throughout history. The Miracle Alchemist defies logic itself, creating potions, elixirs, and artifacts that should not be possible under any known alchemical principles.

Abilities & Traits:

Law-Breaking Elixirs – Can create potions that reverse death, defy time, or permanently alter the fabric of reality.

Miracle Brew – The ability to synthesize any known potion from scratch, even if the recipe has never been written before.

Legendary Transmutation – Can transmute ordinary materials into divine substances like True Gold, Celestial Ice, or Philosopher’s Tears.

Beyond Rank Limits – The potions crafted by the Miracle Alchemist can surpass even highest Tier alchemy, making them some of the rarest and most valuable in existence. ]

Leon’s pupils constricted as he read through the description. This was on an entirely different level.

Cherry, the system fairy, floated beside him and crossed her arms. "Now this is a true endgame alchemist path. But don’t get too excited, Leon."

He glanced at her. "Why?"