Chapter 790 – 790. Sorcerer’s Stone (5)
“I’ll make the most important magic stone first.”
Magic Stone refers to a material that has been processed from a special stone called Magic Stone that has magical powers.
It is often found in mines or in certain areas with high magical power density, and other than that, it can also be obtained with accessory materials left over from hunting monsters.
Of course, in the case of magic stones that are treated as energy sources in the body of demons, most of them cannot withstand intense battles and are damaged, but it is common knowledge that magic stones extracted from the body of powerful demons are of better quality.
“How many do you need?”
“About 20? I have to throw one into the red tower while making it, so I need to make 21 of them.”
“That’s the reason you yelled at the enemy elder.”
Eunhyun gave a small bitter smile.
By handing over the highest-grade magic stone that surpasses the high-grade magic stone used for the scouter artifact that Erin ate, Illyana calmed the turmoil in the enemy tower, including the red elder.
The value of high-grade magic stones is so great that dozens of buildings can be bought with a small pile of stones that can be held in one hand.
However, the magic stones that Illyana is trying to make from now on are not high-grade magic stones, but the highest level.
“The highest level of magic stones… Are you talking? But…”
Trev, who was helping with the production preparations in the studio where the work was to be carried out, tilted his head.
“I don’t see any materials to be processed.”
“I plan to use this material.”
Eun-hyeon, who was helping with the preparations, showed me a pouch made of luxurious fabric.
Trev accepted the pouch Eunhyeon held out.
“This…”
The weight of the pocket in her hand is quite heavy.
Carefully untying the knot on the end of the string, I checked the contents.
“Isn’t this a magic stone?”
The contents of the pouch were jewels.
Eunhyun nodded his head as if it were natural.
“Yes. It’s a gem. I will make a magic stone with this gem.”
“What the hell is that… Isn’t magic stone a stone made by processing magic stone? But with a jewel that has no magical power… Ah.”
Watching Trev make an expression that seemed to have realized something, Eunhyeon answered that question.
“Because there is no catalyst that has as good magic and compatibility as jewels.”
“That… I know too. However, it is impossible to process gems into magic stones.”
The experiment of producing an artificial magic crystal using a gem that has good compatibility with magical power as a catalyst has already been attempted once inside the Mage Tower.
If we can artificially produce and procure magic stones, we will be able to stabilize the limited supply.
Of course, as the price of magic stones of intermediate or higher grade soared rapidly, many wizards and alchemists stepped forward to solve this problem, but the research was discontinued shortly after.
This is because the cost of the gems required to produce intermediate or higher level magic stones is higher.
“Jewels are very good catalysts for storing magic, but even if their durability is weak, they are too weak.”
There is no problem with a small amount of mana, but if you inject more than a certain amount of mana, it will immediately break.
Even Eun-hyeon was using the method of maximizing the efficiency of magic using the jewel amplification technique she received from Elysia, but the basic premise was that jewels that act as catalysts were used for one-time use.
In order to solve the problem, many attempts and studies have been conducted, but wizards and alchemists have not been able to find a solution.
“Yes.”
“… Do you know a way to compensate for the weak durability?”
Trev’s attitude, which had a questionable expression on his face, changed little by little.
“Yes.”
Eunhyun calmly replied.
The Dominus Dolls and Auto Golem units led by Emilia were already loaded with magic stones processed by Eunhyeon and Illyana.
It is also the fundamental reason why he can create a large number of dolls and golems that boast abnormal output.
“I can’t…”
Trev stared blankly at Eunhyun as if he couldn’t believe it.
‘Who the hell is this man?’
That question did not leave my mind.
A man called Illyana’s husband, who is even considered a legend among magicians.
With that alone, Trev roughly guessed that a man named Eunhyun would be an unusual man.
His actions in preparing the workshop in a flash showed his knowledge beyond that of an ordinary wizard or alchemist.
Eun-hyeon said he was not a wizard, but he was even aware of theories and principles that were incomprehensible to non-magicians.
Or was he just faithfully fulfilling Illyana’s supporting role?
“You look like you have a lot of questions.”
“I’m sorry.”
Treves revealed his embarrassment when he realized that his expression had been too blatant.
Even though he did not present any magical knowledge, Eun-hyeon’s firm confidence was enough to stimulate Trev’s curiosity and suspicion.
“If it’s not rude, can I watch the process of making magic stones from the side?”
“Yes. It doesn’t matter.”
Eunhyun nodded his head.
It was a very simple consent.
“… Do you have any doubts?”
The technology of artificially processing gems into magic stones is an unknown territory that is currently impossible even in the Mage Tower.
But does he not at all think that he, who is no different from other people, will leak that technology?
“I have no intention of hiding it. However, I have no intention of publicizing and distributing this technology.”
There are many pros and cons to hiding and revealing.
I thought about raising the power of magicians by publicizing it and promoting popularization, but I was reluctant to disclose it because the current situation inside the Mage Tower was so messed up.
“Moreover, even if the production process is shown, it would be impossible for anyone to copy this technique.”
“What is that…”
“You will know when you see it.”
Eunhyeon started drawing a magic circle on the floor of the spacious workshop using white chalk.
Dozens of people draw another circle around the rim of a huge circle that can fit dozens of people, and fill the gap with various spells.
“What kind of magic…”
Even if you compare it with the magic that usually manifests, the amount and scale are beyond imagination.
‘This magic circle… It activates and maintains by itself?’
It was unbelievable that Illyana would activate and maintain a magic circle alone that made it seem like only 10 or so high-ranking wizards could do it without sweating.
Besides, the content of the spell that this man was carving inside the magic circle was so convoluted and bizarre.
“I think you said you weren’t a wizard…”
“I’m not a wizard, but I can do this much.”
“… Will that work?”
“Yeah… It’s not that it consumes mana, it’s just a preparation stage before it starts.”
“…”
Even though he is not a wizard, he builds a magic circle that exceeds the knowledge of ordinary wizards.
Is that really generally possible?
But Eun-hyeon is actually doing it.
Trev felt a sense of wonder and at the same time made a complicated expression as if he was going through something irrational.
It is as if you are in another world far away, where your common sense does not apply.
“Are you ready?”
Around the time Eunhyeon completed the magic circle, Illyana and Erin entered the studio.
Illyana was wearing her glasses, unlike her usual, and her long hair was pulled up in a ponytail so as not to interfere with her work.
“Uh. Almost. All you have to do now is place the jewels.”
“Good. Let’s start right away when you’re ready. Baby?”
“Yes! Miss Illyana!”
“From now on, you just have to do as Hyun-i tells you. Can you do well?”
“Sure!”
Erin smiled bashfully, and she answered confidently.
She hadn’t been told what role she would play in the project, but she firmly believed that the two of them wouldn’t make her do the impossible.
“Okay. Okay.”
Hearing Erin’s confirmation, Illyana smiled and slowly walked into the magic circle.
“Erin.”
“Huh?”
“From now on, I’m going to put my hand here and pour a certain amount of mana into the magic circle. Keep in mind You can’t put in too much or too little.”
“How much should I put in?”
“To the extent that I don’t want to think, ‘Oh, if I do this wrong, it will explode?'”
Weird.
The analogy is too ambiguous and dangerous.
“Hi-Hi. That’s easy!”
However, Erin readily accepted the explanation.
Trev, who thought it was a work that would go down in history, felt a strange sense of incongruity little by little.
“Oh, are you okay? With that explanation… ?”
“Yes. It’s okay. Erin is a bit special.”
Erin has a different sense than the others.
In particular, since he has an exceptional sense in the sense of crisis, he shows excellent talent in this field.
She’s not suited for complicated tasks, but Erin is perfect for a series of simple, repetitive tasks.
Of course, it can’t be helped that it doesn’t reveal well to others who don’t know much about her Erin.
“Illyana. Ready.”
“Okay. Then we will begin.”
The process of processing gemstones has finally begun.
Treve, who had been sending eyes full of doubts, anxiety, and doubts, watched the work quietly, holding his breath.
“… Oh my god.”
Trev, who had been watching the process from the beginning, couldn’t keep his mouth shut.
Illyana was really maintaining her magic circle by herself and processing her magic stones.
Illyana was handling the enormous amount of associations that only 10 or so top-ranked wizards could handle together.
‘This… Eight-figure wizard? No. No way.’
It was a fact that Trev knew that as the number of digits increased, the amount of calculations in the wizard’s head could handle also increased.
However, even considering that she is an eight-digit mage, Illyana boasts an absurd amount of computation.
A being that transcends the human realm.
Trev was once again convinced that his teacher Aden was right.
She leaped lightly over her master.
A strong premonition that not only Aden, but any wizard on this continent would be able to surpass Illyana.
It didn’t take long for the premonition to gradually turn to certainty.
And gradually, the jewels placed on top of the magic circle began to glow.
Through the magic circle, I realized that it was a process in which magical energy was gradually injected into the jewel and began to change into a magic stone.
“How… ?”
Originally, at this stage, the durability that could not withstand the magic reached its limit and should have been broken, but the situation that Trev expected did not happen.
Trev quickly rolled his eyes and found the cause.
Fortunately, the reason was immediately found.
“I see… ! Those magicians… !”
Jewels arranged at regular intervals around the rim of the round magic circle.
And the magic formulas that tightly filled the jewels around them raised the durability of the jewels many times over.
As time passed, the light surrounding the jewels grew stronger and the time of the work went beyond 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours and 8 hours.
The work that started between lunches was not until dawn after midnight, and Illyana’s body staggered in the center of the magic circle that had lost its light.
As soon as the work was finished, Eun-hyeon quickly went inside the magic circle and took Illyana’s body, which was trying to knock her down.
“Great job. Are you very tired?”
“No. At all. I’m Illyana Do you think you’ll feel just this tired?”
It’s a lie.
She had been exercising in her own way since she was pregnant to improve her stamina, but she immersed herself in work while standing in the center of the magic circle for half a day with her body that had not been exercised.
Even now, the fact that he lost his balance and stumbled as soon as production was finished is proof of that.
Hearing that foolish bluff, Eunhyeon just laughed.
“Huh! It’s over!”
As soon as she finished, Erin jumped up and stretched her body.
Erin’s concentration, which she didn’t look away for even a second and focused only on maintaining the magic circle, was also amazing.
“Great job. Erin.”
“Huh…”
When her tension was relieved, Erin’s tiredness was evident.
“Huh!? Oh, you worked hard!”
Trev, who had been dozing off from work that lasted until dawn, was startled by Erin’s voice and woke up.
“Now take a break and you are finally making the Philosopher’s Stone!”
“What are you talking about. I already made the Philosopher’s Stone.”
“… Yes?”
“It’s annoying to make magic stones and prepare them again. So I just combined the two courses.”
Illyana, who was in Eunhyeon’s arms, held out the red stone she was holding.
“That, that… Is it possible?”
Rather than being surprised at the fact that a legendary artifact that had only been handed down in literature was actually born, I was speechless at the fact that the process was realized so quickly and simply, like roasting beans with lightning.
“So it took longer. Whoa… My head is a little throbbing.”
Illyana frowned, unable to bear the fatigue that overtook her.
“Well, then, if you just use the Philosopher’s Stone… ! Illyana-sama is the first to reach a level of nine digits that no one has ever reached… !”
“No. This has a separate use.”
“Yes… ?”
Trev gave a blank expression.
What could be more important than pushing his digits higher as a mage, he couldn’t think of.
“Rather than reaching the level of nine digits… Are you saying there is something more important?”
“Yes.”
“That…”
Treves doesn’t even rise in his digits, but he looks visibly regretful.
At that, Erin tilted her head.
“Ugh. But Illyana-sama has already… Town!?”
Erin tried to explain to Illyana why she didn’t need the Philosopher’s Stone, but Erin’s mouth was hurriedly blocked by Eunhyun.
