The lab's defense system was successfully activated.
The defense system, which was built during the Age of Sparks, showed the pinnacle of magical technology in the Kingdom of Gondor during the heyday of human civilization. Although most of the equipment in the Defiant Fortress outside had failed due to the erosion of the Demonic Tide and a thousand years of weathering, the ancient defense system still maintained its basic function in this hidden Defiant Fortress.
"Amazing..." Even though Hu Po knew nothing about the things in the laboratory, he couldn't help but exclaim when he heard the automated voice. "What was that just now? Magic puppet? Tower spirit? Is it the artificial mind created by the northern mages? "
Kamel replied casually as he manipulated the complex magic runes on the circular platform. "Magic puppet and tower spirit? That's just a trivial skill … We used to be able to create a mind core that was close to that of a human. They could think like a human. The Ironmen and our mages equipped with the mind core were regarded as the two most powerful forces on the continent. The magic puppet and tower spirit of the northern barbarians … They were huge in size, slow in thinking, and full of flaws in their logic system. They were simply defective products. "
"Unfortunately, when the Demonic Tide came, the overly sophisticated mind core was the first batch of equipment to fail. The Ironmen were directly turned into a pile of scrap metal in the arsenal." Gwen shook his head. "The only thing we were thankful for was that the Ironmen were scrapped and not out of control. Otherwise, the situation would have been worse."
Kamel could only sigh when he heard Gwen's words.
While they were talking, the ancient mage had finally completed the preparation work for the test.
A set of equipment based on Cecil's runic technology was placed on the circular platform in the center of the lab. It had a set of universal honeycomb magic net. Six honeycomb units were arranged as the power supply part of the whole device, placed in the center of the platform. The lower edge of the honeycomb units was connected to a special large rune substrate. That was the inverter unit designed by Pitman.
The output end of the inverter array was connected to a set of rune triggers. The rune triggers were connected to a blank base plate made of purple copper. The blank base plate had a groove on which the holy light base plate could be embedded.
The whole test device was so simple. All the structure was clear at a glance, and the mechanism was clear as well.
"The process of using the Inverse Transformation Formation to charge the Rune of Holy Light is not a complicated one. Our first test is to verify whether this process can be realized and whether this process will incur the 'Divine Punishment' of the God of Holy Light." Kamel floated in front of the experiment table and explained the purpose of this test to everyone present. "The laboratory is equipped with a perfect Divine Power Defense System. It can guarantee that even if the God of Holy Light bestows a Divine Punishment, it will be filtered out by the defense system. Its level of defense is very high. According to the actual test back then, even if Amoun the Giant Deer lost control and exploded outside the laboratory, it would not affect the safety of the barrier."
The reason why the Gondor researchers were able to conduct all sorts of research on the divine power was because of this defensive system. Otherwise, even if Amoun the Giant Deer had fallen, these mortals would have died a thousand times over if they studied how to slice the divine body.
The fact that all the members of the Disobedience Team survived back then had already proved the reliability of this defense system.
"This level of defense is definitely enough." Gwen nodded. "That is to say, after we activate the Inverse Transformation Formation, we can determine whether this device is in danger of triggering the Divine Punishment based on whether the laboratory is under attack?"
"That's right." Camille nodded slightly.
Gwen thought for a moment and then asked a new question. "If this device is successfully activated and does not trigger the Divine Punishment, how can we determine whether the device's structure has successfully avoided the Divine Punishment or whether it has helped the user to avoid his own Spirit Steel Seal?"
Divine Punishment and Spirit Steel Seal. These two factors were the two shackles that prevented mortals from using the divine power.
Although Gwen was not a researcher, he was well aware of the importance of the word 'rigor' in experimental projects. The question he raised was to verify the role of the two factors in the experimental process as rigorously as possible. If this could not be confirmed, there would undoubtedly be a huge hidden danger in the sacred light rune technology.
"I have to say, you really have the heart of a researcher." Kamel could not help but praise. He then said, "Don't worry, we have already thought of this. We have set up a linkage that can transmit magic on the runic trigger. This linkage is directly connected to another sacred light substrate. The tester needs to inject his magic into the runic trigger and activate the device. In this way, when the runic trigger is closed, two sacred light substrates will be activated at the same time. One will be directly activated by the tester's own magic, which we call Sample No. 1. The other will be indirectly activated by the Magic Net and the inversion array, which we call Sample No. 2. By observing the activation of these two samples, we can determine which part of the process the tester's Spirit Steel Seal will appear and whether its existence will affect the operation of the inversion array. Of course, in order to achieve this process, the tester must be a Transcendent with magic talent. "
Gwen was convinced by Kamel's design. This was indeed a professional researcher. The problem that he could think of, the professional researchers had already thought of it.
The key point of the process designed by Kamel was to confirm whether the tester's Spirit Steel Seal remained in effect throughout the entire process through the 'Sample No. 1'. As the Spirit Steel Seal was an inherent attribute of the tester, as long as the Sample No. 1 was affected by the Spirit Steel Seal, it could be confirmed that the 'Spirit Steel Seal' was always present. The tester did not avoid the Spirit Steel Seal because of the 'Magic Net-Inversion Array' structure.
After checking the device, Kamel retreated to the side while a young researcher came to the front of the platform.
He was the tester this time.
Gwen looked at the young man who looked to be in his twenties. He stood in front of the platform calmly and put his hand on the runic trigger. Before the young man started, Gwen suddenly asked, "What's your name?"
"Cohen." The young researcher met Gwen's gaze calmly. His breathing was a little rapid, but he still tried his best to remain calm. "My name is Cohen Bell. Bale, my Lord. "
Gwen felt that the name was very familiar. After thinking for a while, he found the corresponding information in the depths of his memory. "Cohen... Are you the researcher who discovered the use of Mithril in the arcane transfer technology?"
"It's my pleasure that you remember me!" the young researcher said excitedly. The young researcher was a little excited. "I … I just found this idea. The coating was made by our entire team …"
"You have made a great contribution. Don't be modest." Gwen interrupted the young researcher. He then glanced at the entire device on the experiment platform and said with a serious expression, "You know the nature of this experiment, don't you?"
"Yes."
"Do you have any faith?"
The young researcher lowered his head. "I'm a shallow believer of the Goddess of Magic, my Lord."
"When you press the button, you may face divine punishment. Do you know that?"
"Yes, I do." The young researcher, Cohen, who was a level-three arcanist, answered frankly. "Pressing the button is an act of disobedience to the God of Holy Light. The last person who did so was burned to death by the Holy Light. But I believe that the protection system here will work."
Carmel floated in front of Gawain. "The testers are all willing to participate. My Lord, you can rest assured about this."
"I know." Gwen nodded slightly. He then exhaled softly and looked at the young man standing in front of the experiment platform. "Cohen Bell? You can make a request. I promise you in my own name. "
The atmosphere in the laboratory became solemn. Even Amber, who was always smiling, looked at the young man in front of the experiment platform with a trace of respect. Cohen, who was the focus of everyone's attention, was silent for two seconds. He then looked at Gwen with a serious face. "My Lord, I'm from the Captical. That place has been sealed. If I succeed, I hope that you can bring my family here. If I fail, I hope that you can bring back a message: Cohen Bell? Bell, the son of a merchant, fell on the path of pursuing the truth of magic. "
After saying this, the young researcher nodded to his colleagues and Kamel, who was in charge of the project. Without hesitation, he poured his mana into the runic trigger and pressed the iron button.
Everyone's eyes were instantly fixed on the platform in the center of the laboratory.
The Honeycomb Weave glowed with a faint blue and white light, and the Inversion Array Unit that was connected to the Weave also lit up at the same time. All the magic patterns and runes were activated, and pure magic energy was converted into the sample of the Holy Light Rune. At the same time, the Holy Light Substrate that was directly connected to the Rune Trigger also lit up after Cohen's magic was injected.
All of this happened in a very short period of time, but under Gwen's gaze, it felt as if a century had passed.
Finally, a pure and holy light appeared above the second Holy Light substrate connected to the inverter formation, while the substrate directly connected to the runic trigger flickered for a moment before extinguishing.
The Holy Light substrate was successfully activated with the help of the inverter formation.
The tester's Soul Steel seal was still present throughout the entire process.
Cohen was still standing in front of the experiment table. His face was covered in fine beads of sweat, his eyes were wide open due to nervousness, his breathing was rapid, and his fingers were trembling slightly. But he was still standing there in perfect condition.
Kamel immediately called for the laboratory's response system. "Defense system, report if it has been attacked by the gods!"
"Checking the defense system... No signs of attack found. The defense system is full of energy."
Kamel maintained his floating position in the air for a full ten seconds before he suddenly turned around and looked at Gwen excitedly. "No divine punishment! My Lord, we did it! The Weave - Inverter Formation can avoid divine punishment! And it is not affected by the Soul Steel seal! "
Amber blinked her eyes. Even with her understanding and knowledge, she still could not figure out the mechanism of the whole experiment. But she still realized the fact that the experiment was a success. She looked at Gwen in a daze. "It's a success? So... we have 'stolen' the Holy Light from the God of Holy Light? "
"No, we just took it." Gwen looked at the half-elf with a smile. He then walked to the experiment table and nodded solemnly. "I will remember my promise. I will bring your family back to Cecil safely."
At this moment, Rebecca's voice suddenly came from behind Gwen. "Ancestor, we actually have another test."
"Another test?" Gwen turned around in surprise and saw Rebecca directing the technicians to put some new devices on the experiment table. "What have you designed?"
"Random selection," Rebecca answered seriously.
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