bookbashuk Chapter 421 House-Elves
Chapter 421 House-Elves
Chapter 421 House-Elves
Dui used a soul-stealing curse, a technique similar to dark magic, to inscribe core commands such as "serve your master" and "absolute obedience" deep into the orc's soul and solidify them completely.
It also incorporates special master-servant magical contract runes, making it a part of the soul. If it disobeys its master's orders, it will trigger a self-punishment mechanism. Moreover, this contract is heritable, rooted in the bloodline and soul.
After completing all this, Dui stuffed the orc's soul into that mass of active, flesh-colored substance.
Then another section of dragon bone was taken out.
The dragon bone gradually softened under the alchemy array, turning into a lump of gelatinous substance.
Under his magical manipulation, the softened gelatinous substance of the dragon bone was continuously shaped and gradually transformed into a short, pale skeleton.
The skeleton was shorter and thinner than a hobbit's, resembling a human skeleton, but with some differences.
After the skeleton was formed, Dui took the lump of active flesh-colored substance and pasted it onto the skeleton, using the skeleton as a basis for shaping the appearance.
Dui looked as if he were sculpting a clay figure. The active, flesh-colored substance in his hands was constantly stretched and deformed, building a body framework and gradually giving it a complete physical appearance.
The small, thin body that Dui had created using bioalchemy looked incredibly realistic and full of life, as if it were alive.
The only difference was that this body had no heartbeat and no breathing.
Dui proceeded steadily and methodically, taking out a bottle of elixir of immortality and pouring it into the alchemical body before activating the alchemical array.
The elixir of immortality, containing immense life force, was quickly absorbed by the alchemical body, and then, under the influence of the alchemical array, it underwent a unique transformation.
Dui's wand was pressed against the alchemical body's chest, and magic flowed into it continuously.
In his perception, the alchemical body was fully activated. Bone marrow began to grow from the skeleton, blood vessels and tendons continued to grow, and the internal organs in the chest cavity grew at a visible speed. Finally, a faint thumping heartbeat came from the alchemical body.
A living alchemical creature thus appeared in Dui's hands.
It was an alchemical life form created from the flesh of a powerful orc, the bones of a fire dragon, the blood of an elf, and the soul of an orc.
It was small in stature, no more than two or three feet tall, thin and bony, with long, slender arms and legs, making it look petite and delicate.
Because of the fusion of orc and elf genes, their skin is a light gray color similar to that of orcs. They have a large head with no hair, pointed and somewhat large ears, large and protruding eyes, and a long and flat nose.
Overall, they are better looking than orcs, but still ugly. Apart from their pointed ears, which are somewhat similar to those of elves, they do not inherit any of the elves' physical features.
The alchemical creature slowly opened its eyes, revealing a bewildered and innocent look, much like a baby just opening its eyes to see the world.
Then it stood up from the lab table and looked around with curious eyes, as if everything could arouse its infinite interest.
Finally, its gaze fell upon Dui. The deep imprint on its soul filled it with awe and obedience towards the person before it.
"Master—Master?" it called out in a very unskilled voice, like a beginner babbling.
It is born with the memory of language and some basic life skills, so it can speak and do things on its own without special teaching.
Dui looked at the creature he had created, which was very similar to the house-elves in the Harry Potter world.
House-elves in the Harry Potter world are magical creatures that are attached to wizarding families. They possess powerful magic but are bound by traditional contracts, unconditionally obeying their masters' commands and serving the wizarding family.
The origin of house-elves is unknown and there are many different theories. Some say that ancient wizards subdued the house-elves and made them their servants; others say that ancient wizards created them with magic specifically to serve them.
But after Dui gained knowledge of bio-alchemy, he learned that house-elves were created by powerful ancient wizards using bio-alchemy.
Therefore, after obtaining bioalchemy through signing in, Dui has been constantly studying and researching.
Only after fully mastering it did they begin to try using bioalchemy, referencing the house-elves of the Harry Potter world, to create a Middle-earth version of house-elves.
Looking at the house-elf in front of him, Dui showed no expression as he coldly examined its abilities one by one.
The house-elf was very obedient to all of Dui's commands, doing whatever he asked, even if it was to put his hand into the flames or bang his head against the wall until he was covered in blood. He wouldn't stop unless Dui told him to.
After several checks, Dui stopped the inspection with great satisfaction and threw a bottle of magic potion to it to heal the burns on its hands and the head injury.
This alchemical body, which he created using the flesh of a powerful orc, the bones of a fire dragon, and the blood of an elf, appears thin but is actually quite strong, resilient, and has a high healing ability, as well as a certain level of magic resistance.
More importantly, it possesses powerful magic, surpassing that of ordinary adult wizards, and can cast spells without a wand and teleport without any limitations.
What pleased Dui even more was that the house-elf he created was not neurotic like the house-elves in the Harry Potter world. It was very quiet and obedient, would not make any noise, and would resolutely carry out all of Dui's commands.
"You shall be called Oak. From today onwards, you will be my assistant and be responsible for assisting me in conducting magical experiments," Dui said.
"Yes, Master!" The house-elf named Oak by Dui showed a look of joy and excitement at being given an important role, but his actions and expression remained meticulous.
Dui looked at the house-elf, frowned, and waved his wand to conjure a children's outfit with the Hogwarts crest on its body.
He then had the house-elf Oak stand aside, and then took out an even larger mass of active, flesh-colored substance to conduct another bioalchemy experiment.
Throughout the process, the house-elf Oak obeyed Dui's instructions at all times, acting swiftly and meticulously to assist Dui in completing the experiment.
Even when Dui is too busy, he can easily control the several orcs that need to be used.
This time, Dui is not just creating one house-elves, but multiple ones at the same time.
Within the alchemical array, under Dui's control, the active flesh-colored substance was divided into portions.
Meanwhile, a massive dragon skeleton, scorched by magical flames, melted into a gelatinous substance, then broke into several parts, which were then shaped into slender skeletons.
Even with Dui's current abilities, he's finding it a bit overwhelming to produce so many Pokémon at the same time.
However, with the help of Occhio, his house-elf, he had much of his work to do.
In the end, three more house-elves were born.
These three newborn house-elves, together with Occa, the house-elves that Dui originally created, make up exactly two males and two females.
Although they are alchemical creatures, they also have the ability to reproduce. Moreover, their offspring inherit the obedience and master-servant contract from their parents in their bloodline and soul, and will be loyal to the Dui family for generations, unconditionally obeying their master's orders.
Just like the Blood Curse Orcs, this is essentially a curse flowing in their blood, imprinting loyalty to their masters on the souls of house-elves, a curse that can never be lifted.