A mage? A spell engineer!

Chapter 146 Friend, do you want the genuine sacred artifact?

Rorschach is now able to produce an interim report, but he is neither satisfied nor satisfied with the current results. Writing it into a paper ultimately presents some subtle issues.

If they directly disclose their achievements, especially the core magic array, it would be equivalent to giving the guild control over the manufacturing technology. The benefit would be that their spell proficiency would increase rapidly. However, Luo Xia believed that even if they disclosed it, they should use it as leverage to fight for more benefits.

Apart from Istani, the patent laws of other countries on the continent are not very perfect. Moreover, for mages, what patent? I'm using it secretly, what's it to you?

Therefore, Rorschach has three possible paths to take in dealing with the current results:

One option is to keep everything to yourself, tinkering with it and making it for your own use. However, this would be difficult to explain to the magic guild that provides funding. Moreover, in order to increase proficiency and level up, you would eventually need to promote your own magic arrays and runes.

Option two is to disclose the device design but not the magic array design. Even if a prototype is made, the inner casing can be sealed before delivery. This is not without feasibility. Currently, Rorschach's "Blue Light Barrier" is licensed to the Alchemy Workshop for packaging and manufacturing. They can only purchase the crystal core instead of the scroll. Mass production and limited disclosure make claims to related rights highly dependent on the guild.

The third method is the opposite of the second. Only publicly revealing the spell and magic circle of the [Exorcism] technique will attract the attention of mages as long as it is proven that it can also work on the church's divine magic. No one will pass up the opportunity to step on a charlatan. Theoretically, Rorschach can benefit from every scroll and magic circle drawn by the guild and its subordinate workshops.

Anyway, the project has already gone off-topic since the beginning, so let's just keep going in that direction. As for developing something as significant as "magical oil", since these mages who haven't experienced industrial society can't see its great value, I'll prove it to you in my own magic tower.

Therefore, Luo Xia himself preferred the third option, but he still planned to discuss it with his mentor, Cano. After all, research was impossible without the support of the Tower of Stars, and more importantly, as the chief professor and archmage, Cano had a better grasp of the guild's direction and might be able to propose a solution that maximized benefits. So far, Luo Xia had verified his mentor's character and shouldn't be able to betray him.

Probably not.

"As the foundation for your research, you need to first learn the construction of the [Blue Light Barrier] array before you study and optimize it." Luo Xia showed the two apprentices the crystal core before it was sealed. A qualified crystal core should be able to be fully activated twelve times. If it exceeds the number of times it can be activated, the tiny cracks around the circuit will greatly reduce the effect or even cause it to shatter.

Simon asked, "Can't we just learn magic directly?"

"If you can protect the environment and plant more trees, maybe one day you can learn the corresponding spells." Rorschach's words left the two of them confused: "Anyway, it won't work. From the beginning, it was developed based on the runes passed down by the Black Forest elves."

In fact, Rorschach can do it. Ultimately, it's just a variant of the [Deryaz Forest], only the form of the "mapping" has been changed and the effects of other entries have been slightly adjusted. However, just like how others need to perform a blood sacrifice to use it before the "Girl in the Forest" is resurrected, Rorschach can release it directly. Now, others can only activate the magic circle, while only Rorschach can directly use the corresponding "spell".

I wonder if the mages of the Forest Tower can use this spell. Rorschach now has a feeling that every time the [Blue Light Barrier] is cast, Dryuyaz will definitely get a response, just like his [Exile] spell gains proficiency when activated on the device.

"Yes, this circuit has a similar structure in the standard circuit model of [Force Wall Technique]. Their function is to deploy a barrier. If you want to buy learning scrolls of [Force Wall Technique], you can ask me or Master Cano for reimbursement, but you can't buy more than two," Rorschach explained to Simon and Philip.

Fortunately, both of them had taken Professor Poincaré's class, so they were a little confused but not completely so.

"So you have two tasks ahead. First, study this paper thoroughly and completely. Second, learn the [Force Wall] spell and compare how it's drawn up the spell circuit for dismantling the [Blue Light Barrier]. Once you understand that, you can start adjusting its deployment method and find the optimal solution for your specific needs."

When you encounter problems, go to the library to look up information first. You need to supplement your knowledge of magic arrays and the Evocation system. Although they are for defensive purposes, they are actually the application of energy.

"Okay, thank you for your guidance." Philip was finally convinced. At least this young man from the Empire had a clear mind and didn't talk to him about anything mysterious. He directly pointed out how to carry out the research.

Somewhat impatient, Merovingian quite liked this decisive style, which was the opposite of his father, who preferred to plan carefully and was involved in every calculation.

The next morning, Rorschach found his teacher at the Tower of Starlight Torch.

"You haven't been here for a while." As usual, Kano was enjoying his brunch at the upscale restaurant. Rorschach had already eaten breakfast at the Magic Tower's dining hall and only asked the waiter for a cup of tea.

"I can't keep spending money here even if you don't treat me," Luo Xia told Cano last night, explaining his thoughts.

"Sigh, things don't always go as planned. As long as there are results, that's good. As for the use of transmutation dust, you can continue doing it if you want. The guild might indeed be more interested in 'Divine Power Dissipation,' provided that it's actually useful."

When Roshards reported to Cano, he didn't use the overly impressive name on the panel, at least based on the current effect, he named it "Divine Power Dissipation Spell." He shook his head and admitted, "It's only confirmed to be effective against the mixed divine power in the metamorphic dust. We can't really ask the Church of Order for verification, can we?" That might push the Divine Graces too far.

"If we verify it discreetly, there is indeed a chance. Did you know that a large number of paladins have recently gathered in Valuwana?"

"You mentioned it in the report you gave me when I was admitted to the hospital." Is this some kind of joke about Paladins?

Kano cut the fried egg on the plate into several pieces, removing the edge of the largest piece: "The largest slum on the eastern outskirts of Valuana is expanding due to the increasing number of out-of-towners coming to look for work." He drizzled butter pesto on the fried egg: "The church suspects that the worship of evil spirits is growing in dirty places, and wants to gather strength to proclaim the 'glory of the Lord.'"

"Isn't it too risky for us to directly test this with paladins?" They're currently cracking down on cult forces, and a mage is hiding in the shadows, accidentally nullifying your equipment and divine spells. If we're discovered, we'll be beaten to a pulp.

Cano dangled his fork, which was stuck with a fried egg, and said, "What are you thinking? The blessed military equipment mass-produced by the Church will definitely flood the black market. This has been the practice since the first Holy Expedition. Low-ranking servants and even priests who are short of money will take the opportunity to make a quick buck. Why don't we just buy a few pieces? If we're lucky, we might even be able to buy holy relics, though they won't be cheap."

The buyers of these things are generally only nobles. During the Holy Crusades, in order to arm secular forces against the unseen god, the Church turned a blind eye. Although the initial intention was good, once this door was opened, it couldn't be closed. Cano was confident that he could find a way to get a few glittering gold pieces to play with.

"How dare you resell blessed weapons?" There were also righteous messengers within the church who accused them.

The parasites would retort, "The bishop sold his own when he was still a monk. If he can sell, why can't I? Do you know who's taking a cut? You'd better not know!" They had the air of someone who was preventing the abbot from making money.

"The church is also declining in an era of spiritual silence," Rorschach sighed as he sipped his tea.

"Hey," Cano waved his hand, "You talk like they're some kind of god, but it's all the same whether they're here or not."

(End of this chapter)