Chapter 610 – Dragon Raid (8)
Dispel, which involves manifesting magic and removing magic that has already been released, resembles the assembly and disassembly of a computer.
In order to use a computer, you need to gather various components such as CPU, graphics card, memory, storage, power, and main board, connect them to each other, and supply power.
Magic is not much different from that.
The magic circle is the main board, and all kinds of lines that go into it are parts.
The magic is completed when you finally infuse the magic circle, the power source, into the filled magic circle.
So what about disbandment?
The order of disassembly of any object is set.
‘Disassembly is the reverse of assembly.’
Just reverse the assembly order and repeat.
Complete the process of A, B, C, D by returning to the original position with D, C, B, A.
Dispel is no different.
Various magic techniques depicted in the magic circle.
If you reverse the phenomenon that occurred as a result, the magic will be lifted.
If you look at the process alone, it is not much different from dismantling an object.
However, unlike other objects, there is no way to clearly check the shape, structure, assembly method, etc. Of a magic circle, so you have to rely on your senses to some extent, so the success rate is very low.
But this is a story that is commonly accepted in the world of ordinary wizards.
Kim Do-jin does not fall under this category.
He is easier to dispel than anything else in the world.
Because.
‘Is that the part that increases the sturdiness of the wall?’
Because it is visible to him.
The flow of magic power that fills this world.
What is the inner part of the magic made up of?
In other words, it is like having a design drawing or design of an already completed product in mind.
That’s why he was confident.
It is said that any magic in the world can be dispelled if given time to disassemble it.
It was definitely like that.
“I don’t know where to start with this.”
The barrier in front of me was a little embarrassing.
No, actually not a little, quite a lot.
It took time to see through because the external structure was hard, but we succeeded in breaking through anyway.
The problem was inside.
‘I don’t know where the beginning and end are, circle.’
The chaotic flow inside was free-spirited, as if there were no rules.
There are clearly parts that play different roles, but there is no rule that clearly distinguishes the areas of each part, so the magic moves back and forth between areas at will, attaching and falling repeatedly.
As a result, I cannot tell where this magic began and where it ended.
If you don’t know that, you can’t even dream of disassembly, which is the reverse order of assembly.
“Umm… “What is it?”
Erase giving up from your mind.
An artificially designed environment.
Illusory magic and transparent barriers installed there.
If you just ignore this, all you can say is that you will continue to struggle in the traps set by the opponent and die.
It must be drilled unconditionally.
So how?
“… “I have no choice but to use a slightly ignorant tactic.”
Any student who has difficulty with math has probably experienced this at least once.
It is the painstaking experience of solving simple calculation problems that are either multiple-choice or subjective.
A problem that can be solved quickly with just one formula, the ultimate in simplicity that only burns time to move toward the right answer.
With my hand on the barrier, I scan the free-spirited yet chaotic flows with my eyes.
‘Why is it suddenly turning in that direction? Ah, the magic power over there just wasn’t enough.’
Chaotic, yet organic.
Know when each other is lacking and where each other is weak, and make up for it.
Because the scope of the supplement was not specifically determined, this huge confusion was created.
‘And the confusion is actually increasing overall efficiency like crazy.’
In a way, it may be said to be a change of idea.
Aren’t there people like that?
Lazy people who protest that they have their own order to the things that make a mess of the room.
However, looking at the flow in front of me, I thought that that statement might not be entirely wrong.
‘Maybe it’s real.’
Of course, nine out of ten people who say that are lying.
‘Slowly I understand.’
As time passes, I realize it little by little.
How do we get rid of this confusion that is nothing short of the pinnacle of efficiency?
And in a way, how should I develop my magic, which has been stagnant from the beginning.
Modern wizards are stuck in a rut.
To be precise, he walked into the frame himself and locked the door inside.
Magic circle.
To use magic more easily and conveniently by using a set formula like a mathematical formula.
Kim Do-jin was free there.
No, actually, I wasn’t completely free.
I finally realized that I was at most one or two steps away from the hard magic circle.
It was unavoidable.
Before he entered this body, he was virtually ignorant of magic.
The only wizards he can refer to are humans who are stuck in a rut, so it is inevitable that he will never be able to completely break free from that.
‘But it’s different now.’
I saw a new world.
The stereotype that only the right system and order are efficient has been broken.
With that alone, Kim Do-jin’s magic became faster and stronger.
‘It’s not enough.’
I couldn’t tell from this alone.
What is the medium that creates this coexistence of great chaos and efficiency?
Until you know that, you won’t be able to reach the other person’s level…, It’s okay.
‘You will find out when you meet the person who created this magic.’
A dragon you will meet anytime.
If you watch the process of his magic being revealed, you will also be able to understand the medium.
And even though it was a little lacking, it was enough for now.
‘You can do it.’
At least breaking down this barrier.
The method was simpler than expected.
‘A law is made in this place where there are no rules.’
Because they are free, they help each other from afar and become stronger and more efficient.
So what happens if you restrict that freedom?
If we divide the area and fix the positions so that they can no longer interfere with each other.
‘And then the nature of magical power is left as is.’
Magical power commanded to help each other.
But the road to help was blocked.
In the end, the magic power becomes restless as it constantly moves around within the designated area, and the only ending for the magic power that becomes frustrated because it cannot carry out the given command is self-destruction.
Quick!
“Is that right?”
Magical powers that are unable to perform their designated roles lose their power and collapse.
No matter how strong a wall is, if there is a small crack in it, it will collapse.
I push my magic power into the gap that opened up due to the disappearance of some magic power, accelerating the collapse.
Fall in love!
Kwasik!
When the crack that started to spread around the hand against the wall finally spread throughout the entire area.
Kwajangchang!
The wall is collapsing.
A strong snowstorm that blows at the right time carries it and scatters it.
And the illusion magic naturally disappears, revealing the hidden scenery.
“…”
Contrary to expectations, unfortunately, nothing has changed.
There is only snow and ice covering the world like the scenery we passed by.
It was a bit disappointing there.
Kim Do-jin felt it.
“Hmm?”
A faint trace of a being that has never been felt before.
Kim Do-jin, who felt this, laughed.
Feeling that the emerald mine is not far away.
“Now, let’s start again.”
He went forward with the party members.
* * *
Unusual traps continue.
Apparently, a huge ice wall in the distance was rushing furiously and blocking the way.
The dense trees arbitrarily change their arrangement, making the road dizzy.
The snowy mountain you had set in front of you dispersed like a mirage and piled up again in a different direction.
Various methods to kill time rather than cause direct harm to us.
Because of that, we wasted quite a bit of time.
It’s something that can’t be helped.
In this place that looks the same no matter where you look, you have no choice but to orient yourself based on specific objects or terrain, but since they keep disappearing and appearing in different places, no matter how good I am, I can’t help but get confused about two or three times out of ten.
Another day passed like that, and when the fourth night arrived, I built a makeshift igloo in a suitable place, took out the magic stone stove, and forcibly thawed my frozen body.
Old Man Merlin, who was thawing frozen battle rations on a hot stove, poured out high praise.
“It’s like a very annoying dragon.”
His condition was not very good.
Not only is he the oldest among us, but he is also losing the magical power that helps his body perform smoothly, so he is feeling the greatest burden physically.
Moreover, his rambunctious personality also played a role.
He looks a little distressed, and when I try to help him, he complains that he’s still an old man.
It wasn’t that I didn’t understand.
People who have reached the original level have a strong sense of independence and do not like receiving help from others.
I also have quite a tendency to do that.
I was sitting on a simple chair made from a large tree, stirring the battle rations I had been eating for several days with a spoon, and trying to stuff it into my mouth.
Irina comes over and sits down next to me.
“Can I sit next to you?”
“…”
Why are you asking when you are already seated?
She asked me, looking at her battle rations with a sigh, just like I did a little while ago.
“As you may know, the condition of the party members is slowly getting worse.”
I am aware of it.
Did you say that your clothes get wet in a light rain?
For those who have lost their magic power, the remaining magic power is about 70% of the normal amount.
If there is still a lot of left, it is the remaining number and at the same time, it is also the baseline for reaching danger.
“If we delay any longer here, we will be defeated before we even fight.”
If you don’t have enough magic power, you can’t fight.
Buffs, healing, magic, swordsmanship.
All elements must be accompanied by sufficient magical power for the effect to be maximized.
I already know, but she reminds me one more time and asks.
“How much longer do you think it will take?”
“Well.”
The dragon’s presence is still felt.
It’s still a little faint, but it’s nothing compared to when I first broke the wall.
We’re definitely getting closer, but it’s still not enough.
So it was difficult to estimate accurately.
Three days, or four days?
Maybe a week.
Or more.
One thing is certain.
Either way, it’s enough time to cause fatal damage to the party.
So I had to find a way.
A trick that allows you to immediately find where it is hiding and enter the battle.
But what is that method?
How do I…
Around the time my head started to swell.
“Until there.”
Irina’s cool voice calms the rush of thoughts.
She warns.
“Don’t get hot now.”
Maintain a cool rational mind as you have done so far.
She comforts me with her wonderful smile on her lips.
“Otherwise, the beast that came right in front of her wouldn’t run away again.”
At that moment, a bolt of lightning struck her head.
A mysterious trick is just around the corner.
Run away again… ?
“Ah.”
I remembered.
A way to close the distance between you and him while preserving your magic power as much as possible without suffering from traps anymore.
Tell her straight away what comes to mind.
“Let’s not go, let’s just call?”
A change of idea.
When she heard this, she seemed interested and asked, licking her red lips with her tongue.
“Could you tell me in detail?”
