Chapter 1341 Commendation <TOC> Chapter 1343 White Bear's Decision
Translator: SumTLMan
On their way back, Popoca’s mind was riddled with curiosity and confusion.
Until now, he couldn’t discern whether Angel’s spell creation was the gateway that transported them through space, or the illusionary limb that seemed like a white tentacle?
If it was the former, short-distance spatial displacement, although rare in the Wizarding World, weren’t unheard of.
However, Popoca witnessing the Phantasmal Limb was a first. The limb appeared like a true illusionary trick from a specific true illusion school of magic. Perhaps it already exists in the Wizarding World, and he’s just uninformed.
The itch of uncertainty persisted in his heart. He wanted to voice it but hesitated, and by the time he returned to the estate, he hadn’t spoken a word of it.
With a lingering regret, Popoca retreated to his quarters.
No sooner had Angel returned to the estate than Leon, upon hearing the news from a servant, promptly sought him out.
“You’re finally back!” Leon, after scrutinizing Angel from head to toe, let out an exaggerated sigh of relief, “Thank goodness! As long as you’re safe.”
Angel, raising an eyebrow, retorted, “From your tone, it seems you half-expected me to be in trouble?”
“Not at all.” Leon chuckled, then briefly explained, “It’s because of Lord Phantom Master. He came to me earlier with an odd demeanor, inquiring about you. Naturally, I was concerned.”
“My mentor?” Angel blinked in surprise, “He’s back?”
Leon shook his head, recounting the events that transpired in the Wilderness of Dreams, “…Lord Phantom Master even specifically asked if you had gone to the Whale Whisker Sea. His expression was so ambivalent that I feared something had befallen you.”
Listening to this, Angel felt puzzled. It wasn’t surprising for Sanders to seek him out, especially concerning matters of Jon, but why would Sanders inquire if he was at the Whale Whisker Sea?
Might news of the spell vision spread to the expansive Feran Continent?
Yet, that slight glimpse of the vision shouldn’t be captivating enough to catch the attention of other wizards, should it?
Perhaps, Sanders sought him for other matters, pinpointing his location without deeper implications?
However, the details remained elusive. He contemplated, and decided to journey to the Wilderness of Dreams for clarity.
At the pinnacle of Azure Tower.
After hearing Angel’s intent, Freud shook his head, remarking, “Lord Phantom Master isn’t in the Wilderness of Dreams. Yet, his demon falcon still perches atop Azure Tower. If you seek him, you might let the falcon return to reality, relaying your message to the Phantom Master.”
Angel turned his gaze outside the window.
A majestic, colossal falcon rested motionless on the tower’s peak, reminiscent of a solemn statue. Its head bowed low, scanning the entirety of Initial Heart City with piercing eyes.
Recalling, Freud chuckled, “When the falcon first appeared, its grand stature certainly startled the residents. However, over time they’ve grown accustomed. Its exceptional vision captures every nook and cranny of the city, aiding the city guards in maintaining safety. Hence, it has earned the acceptance and recognition of the citizens. I’ve always heard tales of the empathetic falcons from Phantom Island. Now, I truly witness their magnificence.”
“Lord, shall we approach the falcon?” Freud suggested.
After a moment of reflection, Angel declined with a gentle shake of his head. There was no immediate need to disturb it. If Sanders urgently sought him, he would surely venture into the Wilderness of Dreams again.
In the ensuing days, Sanders made no visit to the Wilderness of Dreams.
Angel too had his hands full. Entrusting Toby to the care of the Moon Bellflower Fairy, he delved deep into the insights from his spell studies.
Speaking of creating spells, Angel initially felt a bit out of his element.
In his heart of hearts, he didn’t truly perceive it as his own “spell creation”. Even judging by the outcomes, after the Vision of spell creation emerged, the Gateway Model had already been etched with his name.
Yet, the true essence was known only to Angel. Precisely because the Gateway Model wasn’t born from his own thoughts and aspirations, it left him feeling somewhat uncomfortable.
However, when Angel began diving deep into the study of the Gateway Model, he cast aside such minor qualms.
After days of experimentation, Angel gleaned insights into this novel spell.
The Gateway Model now stood as Angel’s primary trick embedded within his Spell Position.
As the specific potentialities the model could usher remained unconfirmed, Angel refrained from bestowing it a name just yet.
Angel’s recent tests focused solely on the “spatial displacement” effect.
He meticulously compiled various data sets and assessed the corresponding magical energy consumption.
The results suggested that even though the Gateway Model facilitates short-range spatial displacement, it might bridge distances up to a hundred miles.
Why the tentative term “might”?
The primary reason being Angel’s limited magical reserves, preventing him from gauging the absolute range the Gateway Model could span.
At present, with his magical reserves at full capacity, Angel could traverse approximately sixty miles. Moreover, after such a distance, his magical energy would be drained to the last drop.
Angel could sense that he hadn’t reached the furthest displacement distance of the Gateway Model. Only when he breaches the Great Barrier and harnesses greater magical reserves might he push the spatial displacement effect to its zenith.
Through logical deduction and some formula mapping, Angel estimates the furthest displacement distance of the Gateway Model to be around a hundred miles.
Currently, the more magic expended, the farther the distance traversed. However, this incremental effect isn’t directly proportional.
For instance, if Angel were to displace just a few meters or several hundred meters, the magic consumed would account for about a tenth of his total magic source.
Regarding magic consumption, Angel discerned another feature.
A hypothesis he’d entertained earlier was that transporting others alongside him would exacerbate the depletion of magic. The amount of magic drained is influenced by both the displacement distance and the total number of individuals.
In conclusion, after comprehensive testing concerning the magic consumption of the Gateway Model:
Firstly, the farther the distance, the greater the consumption. A displacement of over sixty miles, while seemingly impressive, might not offer much real-world utility when compared to activating the Gravity Lines for escape, which would consume less energy.
Secondly, the more the number of people, the greater the magic drained. The practical implications of this finding are minimal. Since the Gateway Model is hardly suited for “flight or fight,” scenarios of short-distance group displacements are rare.
Thus, given his current magical reserves, Angel shouldn’t rely on the Gateway Model for evasion. It’s better suited for unexpected strategic attacks during combat or life-saving displacements in emergencies. However, with a full magic meter, it can only be used about ten times, so judicious use is essential.
Angel took out a pen and paper and jotted down his conclusions on magic consumption. He then began to compile his findings on the effects of the Gateway Model——
Due to the Spell Position, instantaneous spatial displacement is feasible. This can be a lifesaver in a tight spot, eliminating worries about taking too long to “open the gate”.
The duration for which the Gateway Model exists is manipulable, and simultaneously, Angel can exert a significant degree of control over it. For instance, if an adversary were to enter the passage, Angel could promptly nullify its effect, tantamount to banishing the foe into the void — a somewhat aggressive stratagem… But of course, no adversary in their right mind would willingly enter another’s passage.
Compared to other spatial displacement spells, the unique facet of the Gateway Model is its capacity to transport others in tandem.
Yet, this distinct feature, as enticing as it seems, is both a double-edged sword and a hidden gem. Given Angel’s current reserves of magical energy, it’s more of a nuanced ability rather than a compelling asset.
Angel meticulously recorded the final Test Results. Once verified, his attention eventually shifted to the column detailing “magic consumption.”
“Merely from the standpoint of solidifying spells in the Spell Position, compared to other solidified spells I’m familiar with, this magic consumption is decidedly vast,” Angel murmured to himself.
While it’s posited that one could employ it ten times during a skirmish, in the heat of battle, you’d also deplete substantial magic wielding other spells. Thus, in practicality, it might only be deployable two or three times.
Despite the immense strategic advantage it offers, if its magical drain could be reduced, the control over space would be phenomenally amplified.
Upon reflection, Angel picked up his pen and added an annotation to the magic consumption section:
“The magic consumption appears slightly inflated. Perhaps it’s due to my foundational leanings towards illusionary spells? This warrants validation.”
If Angel specialized in spatial magic, perhaps there’d be methodologies to minimize the magic required for such spatial displacements… Regrettably, spatial magic isn’t Angel’s forte, so he must grapple with this outcome.
Nonetheless, even if spatial magic isn’t his specialty, possessing such a strategically potent mobility spell is undeniably invaluable.
After Angel becomes a formal wizard in the future, he won’t need to worry about magical exhaustion. By then, the Gateway Model could serve as an escape route. Of course, for long-distance displacements, utilizing spellcasting materials to open a planar passage is more expedient.
Despite minor imperfections in this test, on the whole, Angel is quite pleased to possess such a displacement spell.
In terms of practicality, it’s considerably more useful than the illusions currently at Angel’s disposal. Even in the advanced stages of wizardry, spatial displacement remains a highly practical skill. While other wizards require some casting time for displacement, he can achieve instant movement, gaining the upper hand swiftly in combat.
While testing spatial displacement, Angel didn’t forget about the unique energy present within the Gateway Model.
After multiple uses of the Gateway Model, he made some discoveries regarding this unique energy.
With the circulation of magical power within the Gateway Model, this special energy appears to slowly spread out. Angel isn’t sure if this diffusion indicates an increase in total amount, a dilution of a constant amount, or something else.
However, it’s foreseeable that this unique energy might eventually permeate the entire Gateway Model.
Angel reasonably speculates that perhaps, in time, they will witness the effects this unique energy imparts on the Gateway Model.
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