Wizard Earl

Chapter 328 Energy Reversal

After carefully reviewing the section on "energy inversion" in "Southgate Alchemy Conjectures" several times in his mind, Connor had to admit that regardless of whether the energy inversion conjecture ultimately became a reality, or whether the Dark Source Stone in his possession was a product of "energy inversion," Southgate, who proposed the "energy inversion" conjecture, was undoubtedly an alchemical genius!

For a wizard to develop, he must have various cultivation resources such as magic stones and magic ores to support him. However, resources are not unlimited; once they are used, they will be less. If Southgate's hypothesis of energy inversion succeeds, it will be a milestone in the recycling and reuse of mineral cultivation resources!

In the wizarding world, various ores are generally understood to be formed from energy buried underground. Over a long period of time, this energy accumulates and eventually undergoes a qualitative change. Wizards only utilize the energy contained within many magical ores, such as magic stones. Once the energy contained within these magical ores is extracted, they become worthless waste.

The so-called "energy backflow" simply means that the energy contained in this type of magic ore is not completely extracted, so that the magic ore does not become completely useless. Then, by using some means, the energy is reversed, making the magic ore as good as new.

The biggest challenge in the "energy backflow" hypothesis is how the energy you put back in is different from the energy you extracted.

You extract energy from magic ore because you need that energy. If you put it back after extracting it, it will be the same energy as the energy you extracted from the magic ore before. Putting aside whether there will be energy loss in the process, in essence, it's just a pointless waste of time!

If Connor hadn't seen the Dark Source Stone in his hand, he would have thought the theory of energy backflow was nonsense. However, the appearance of the Dark Source Stone, which is suspected to be a product of energy backflow, made Connor have to wonder if Southgate's theory of "energy backflow" had actually been successfully tested.

Following Southgate's logic of "energy backflow," Connor believed that the Dark Source Stone in his possession was definitely a Dark Source Stone, but it was likely a "second-hand Dark Source Stone" that had been used by someone else!

According to ancient records, when a dark attribute wizard apprentice senses the dark attribute laws through the dark source stone, it will cause damage to the dark energy in the dark source stone. When the dark energy in the dark source stone is completely gone, the dark attribute laws in the dark source stone will also disappear. At that time, the incomparably precious dark source stone will become a worthless, ordinary black stone!

Someone from that mysterious organization had used this Dark Source Stone, but they hadn't completely exhausted the energy within it. That's why Connor could sense the dark attribute laws within the Dark Source Stone. Then, the energy flowed back, and the Dark Source Stone became as good as new.

If that's the case, then it's easy to understand why the energy state of this Dark Source Stone differs from the internal energy state of the Dark Source Stone recorded in the classic texts. After all, refurbished items are definitely different from the originals.

Having figured out this logic, Connor seemed to suddenly realize something, and his gaze refocused on the Dark Source Stone. If the energy reversal was successful, then the mysterious organization would have even less reason to give him the Dark Source Stone. After all, theoretically, a Dark Source Stone that can be reversed could be used an unlimited number of times! Could it be that there is some limit to the number of times the energy reversal can be performed?

After a moment's hesitation, Connor decided to test the Dark Source Stone himself. Sensing the dark attribute law power within the Dark Source Stone for the first time, Connor was extremely cautious. He carefully channeled his inspiration and mental energy into the stone, ready to withdraw from it should any unexpected situation arise. However, in reality, Connor's worries were completely unnecessary; nothing happened.

As Connor concentrated his mental energy, the faintly visible dark attribute laws within the Dark Source Stone became increasingly clear. He sensed them for over twenty minutes, until his mind began to feel fatigued from over-sensing. Only then did Connor reluctantly withdraw his mental energy from the Dark Source Stone…

After carefully examining his soul and confirming that there were no abnormalities due to the Dark Source Stone, Connor completely lowered his guard against it, a satisfied smile appearing on his lips. Thanks to the auxiliary chip and the innate keen intuition of a mental wizard, his ability to perceive the laws of the world surpassed that of ordinary wizards. However, the effect of his perception within the Dark Source Stone for just twenty-odd minutes was, in Connor's estimation, comparable to a month of arduous training. If things continued this way, the estimated time it would take for him to reach the breakthrough required for an advanced wizard apprenticeship in understanding the laws of darkness might be achieved a week earlier.

"Auxiliary chip, search for the name Southgate in 'Reyes Alchemy'!" Sitting cross-legged in the quiet room, Connor, while savoring the wonderful sensation of sensing the dark attribute law in the dark source stone, suddenly gave the auxiliary chip a command in his mind.

Because of the energy backflow, Connor became very interested in Southgate, who had proposed this hypothesis.

"Ding! Mission accomplished in accordance with the will of the subject. The name Southgate appears on page 251 of Reyes Alchemy. The subject's mentor, Reyes, said, 'Southgate from Class Three is truly an amazing fellow! I never expected that his knowledge of monster mutation would be as profound as his major, alchemy!'"

Upon hearing the cool female voice from the auxiliary chip utter the words "Beast Mutation" in his mind, Connor's mind immediately focused. Beast Mutation? Demon Knight?

Although some time has passed, Connor still clearly remembers that Hector, the demonized knight who attacked him, told him during interrogation that the secret medicine that turned him into a demonized knight was very likely a substance extracted from demonic beasts.

The demonized knight, a dark source stone that appears to have been infused with reversed energy—could this Mr. Southgate be in cahoots with the mysterious organization that hired and dispatched the demonized knight to assassinate him?

(End of this chapter)