The entrance to the laboratory is located on the third floor of the volcano castle. It looks no different from the wooden doors of the surrounding pubs and residences - except for a sign that reads "Wizard Laboratory, Please Do Not Trespass".
However, after passing through that door, what appeared before the girl's eyes was a scene that was almost like a fantasy.
Fanka Corens's laboratory is larger and more complete than she imagined - it is a small demiplane created by the old wizard himself. Although it is not beyond sight, the total area is probably no less than several hectares.
.A spacious white bungalow is located in the center of the area. The white and smooth walls are spotless, and it is obviously also built with secret techniques.
Yuffie followed the old wizard and walked forward, while looking at everything around her with excitement. She glanced at Lin and Elena, who had the same expression as her.
She saw land or culture tanks planted with a large number of magical plants, because many experiments required fresh materials; several huge rectangular water tanks, in which various creatures or organs of creatures were cultivated, including a beating heart and a
Only the brain floating in the green solution; a variety of experimental equipment and instruments, all of which are driven by occult arts. Their functions include detecting the operation of magic, performing certain mechanical or occult processing of materials on behalf of wizards, and manufacturing materials suitable for
The special circumstances of certain esoteric arts, etc.
Various raw materials, instruments and other objects were densely and neatly placed in various rooms of the laboratory. More than half of them she had seen or used in the college's laboratory, but there were many things she had never seen.
This is where the real power of old wizards lies. Unlike warlocks, wizards use various precise and rigorous methods to turn secret arts into a rigorous discipline. They still pay attention to their own strength, but they also attach great importance to "foreign objects".
"Utilization. Although currently, talent is still indispensable if you want to become a wizard or witch.
The old wizard who entered the laboratory seemed to be a completely different person. He put on a light gray robe, tied his long gray hair back, and his eyes seemed to radiate a scorching light. He walked up to Yuffie and sat down with interest.
He looked at her down.
"I heard from Eskar that you have entered the spiritual network created by Geed Xin twice?"
Yuffie nodded, "Yes, but the network has been destroyed and I'm afraid it won't be possible to enter again."
"Don't worry, as long as you have this experience." The old wizard chuckled, "Actually, it is not difficult at all to create a similar network, and it does not require anyone else's soul." He pointed to a
A strange machine, "The so-called spiritual network is nothing more than an area that resonates with a specific magic wave band in the spiritual world where the soul can temporarily stay."
Yuffie nodded, "So, there is also a soul network among the 'immortal' warriors of the empire?"
"That's right. However, according to my observation, the network is very close to them, and their souls have not completely separated from their bodies." Fanka touched his chin, "So the purpose of the antidote is to use as simple a method as possible
, completely liberating those people’s souls from the spiritual network.”
"...This method should be applied to their bodies - we don't have time to find where the network is. In addition, we also need to slightly stimulate the will of their bodies to ensure that their souls return intact." Probably passed.
After a few minutes, the old wizard finally ended his long speech and raised his chin to Yuffie, "I need someone with certain experience to test the effect of the medicine. Are you willing to do this for me?"
This was not a good job. However, the curiosity of the wizard made her unable to refuse Fanka's request. She and Lin looked at each other and nodded seriously.
"Take me with you, at least I'll go with her once." Lin said carelessly. She seemed to have a close rapport with the dean since they were in the academy, "Besides, you have to ensure that we can come back safely.
"
"Is this..." the old wizard touched his hair, "Experiments are always risky, but I can guarantee that you won't have any big problems."
"Okay." Lin rolled her eyes, "Then as a reward, you have to give me a copy of the drug formula you analyzed."
"That's natural." Fanka chuckled, "Time still waits for no one, let's start now."
At this time, all she could do was to believe in the strength of this legendary wizard. Yuffie comforted herself, relaxed her body, lay flat on a soft experimental table, and let the old wizard place the sensing devices of various instruments on
Everywhere on her body.
"Speaking of which, what can I do?" Elena's voice came from the side.
"You are a nun from St. Leon, right?" Fanka glanced at the traveling nun, "Give them two blessing spells, as well as a magic spell to enhance thinking activity and perception - in fact, I can do these too,
But the side effects of divine magic are smaller!"
Elena did as she was told. The power of divine magic gradually integrated into Yuffie's body, making her mind clearer and her perception of her surroundings sharper. Of course, it also made her feel more clearly... The old wizard is currently
of excitement.
"Concentrate, use the meditation methods taught to you by the academy, and sense your own soul. You are absolutely fine!"
She gently closed her eyes, converged all her perceptions, and eliminated all thoughts in her heart. Suddenly she felt her body lighten, and the surrounding area turned into a light blue that extended infinitely, with only another figure accompanying her -
-She knew it was Lin.
"Try to use secret techniques there, anything that can be used will do." The old wizard's thoughts reached here somehow, "I need to analyze the resonance frequency and stability of this space!"
They did as they were told. After about a few minutes, a wave of drowsiness hit them, and when they regained their sight again, the serious face of the old wizard appeared in front of them.
"Is the space just now consistent with the spiritual network you have seen?" Fanka asked hurriedly.
Yuffie thought for a moment and told the other party the slight differences she perceived. Lin also added her experience.
"Very good, let's continue." Fanka breathed out, without any intention of taking a break, "First of all, we need to adjust to nearly the same. Then I will try to use secret techniques to disconnect you from the network based on the measured resonance frequency.
.After mastering the method of dispelling it, you can try to create the corresponding antidote!"
"Okay, anyway, we'll leave it to you for the time being." Lin said half-jokingly, "You have to be more responsible, Dean."
…
Two days later, Yuffie threw herself on the soft bed with a tired face. On the other side of the bed, her friend didn't look much better.
During this period of time, the old wizard tried various spiritual techniques on the two of them, including some physical methods and simple potions. In addition, they did not close their eyes for nearly two days and two nights, even if they did not need sleep.
She and Lin, whose physical strength was far beyond that of ordinary people, also felt as if their heads were filled with butter.
However, in the past two days, they learned countless knowledge and experiences from the old wizard. Some of the theories were written down on paper, and more were the secret skills demonstrated by Fanka in person. These
The undigested knowledge kept swirling in her thoughts, making her unwilling to fall asleep and thus losing some precious memories.
"Are you... okay?" Elena handed them two glasses of sugar water and asked with concern.
The sweet and warm liquid dissipated her fatigue a little, and she tried to sit up. "It's not a big problem. It'll be fine if you take a rest. Speaking of which, has the antidote been completed?"
"Anyway, the dean said that the collection is almost done." Lin gulped down the sugar water and responded weakly, "I probably understand why he is called a 'madman'... With such terrifying energy, no wonder he can
To become such a great wizard."
"We can do it one day, after all, we have a lot of time." Yuffie smiled, "But for now, we can leave the rest to the principal."
"Yes, one day..." her friend's voice gradually faded away. She turned her head and found that the blond girl had fallen asleep at some point.