The principle described by Pitman is actually not complicated. Regarding the connection between the divine magic array and the magic array, Gawain understands it as a "frequency conversion compatibility" process.
Although the structures of the two are different, and the rune system and effectiveness mechanism are also different, the divine magic circle and the magic circle are essentially a system that consumes magic power and produces effects (energy-gathering methods like magic nets) The array actually does not produce magic power. It only concentrates and compresses the discrete magic power that originally existed in nature. In the process, it also has its own waste energy loss), and such a system has the innate possibility of connection: as long as you find A suitable transfer path will do.
Generally speaking, elemental runes and divine runes are incompatible with each other. The only result of forcibly replacing each other is that the spells are out of control - the priests interpret this as the supremacy of the gods, so they are given by the gods. The power of magic is also higher than that of spells used by mortals. Naturally, low-level spells are not compatible with high-level magic. However, in Gawain's speculation, he believes that this is just because it is difficult for the two to be compatible, or "the same frequency area is too narrow." That’s all.
He did not come up with this speculation for no reason, but because of the historical fact of the transformation of Druid magic into magic, and the reasonable conjecture that came after the discovery of the mixed magic circle in the mountain ruins - now It turned out that his guess was correct.
The so-called power of gods is not higher than magic power, but the connection between divine runes and elemental runes is not as easy as the connection between elemental runes. In the absence of theoretical guidance, where Finding the correct arrangement and combination among the vast number of runes is like finding a needle in a haystack, so scholars believe that it is impossible for the two systems to be compatible.
The magisters of Gondor a thousand years ago seemed to have found this "needle".
Druids’ magical power has been lost. After the energy source derived from the “gift” of the gods disappeared, they had to draw magic power from nature to perform their former “divine magic”. In the process, it became magic, and the magical array gradually became an ineffective historical relic because it failed to find a reasonable way to transform it. However, the "interface" found by Pitman made the ancient abandoned magical array have The possibility of re-operation, in Gawain's view, the mystery of the magical array was completely revealed at this moment.
It is actually a magic circle, and the sacred runes are actually some kind of special magic runes (independent of the elemental rune system), but its energy cannot be obtained directly from nature, but It requires a layer of "filtering" or "transformation" before it can be used, and the inverse array is the key to this transformation.
Gawain's thoughts expanded - he thought of those mysterious gods. What role did the gods play in this process?
They...may be the first and largest inversion array.
The gods purify and extract the original basic energy of nature, and transform it into the so-called "superior energy" that can release divine magic, such as the power of nature, holy light, divine power of war, etc., and then use strict doctrines to asThe "authorization standard" allows mortals who perform religious rituals to borrow these converted secondary energies from them. If placed on the earth, this would be equivalent to an advanced country monopolizing the world's fossil fuels, solar energy, wind energy, etc. All first-level resources and corresponding power generation technology are then converted into electricity and exported to a primitive country - the latter will enter the electric age in one fell swoop, but as long as they can't find a way to generate electricity, they will never Being stuck in this state, living a seemingly primitive and backward life with electric lights and telephones.
Because they are missing the most important "conversion link" technology.
There is only one intelligent race on earth, humans, and the gap between people is limited, so this kind of monopoly is difficult to achieve. However, in this world, the gods have power far beyond the imagination of mortals - they This monopoly was successfully carried out.
The "Fall of the White Star" three thousand years ago was the beginning of breaking the monopoly. On that day, the god of nature worshiped by the druids disappeared for unknown reasons, so the authority to purify the divine power of nature was lifted. Mortals gained the ability to release natural magic, and the magisters who studied the flesh and blood of gods in the Dark Mountains a thousand years ago further broke the monopoly. They used a more radical method to try to bypass the "system" set by the gods. Permission Lock" and was successful.
However, the overall monopoly has still not been broken. There are still many gods in the world, and mortals can still only pray from the gods to obtain the corresponding divine power. However, the key to breaking the monopoly is already held by Gawain. In hand.
"Do you know what this 'reverse array' means?" Gawain calmed down and looked at Pitman steadily and asked.
The old Druid smiled: "I know, to be honest, I'm quite proud."
"Churches all over the world will regard us as mortal enemies," Gao Wenman said He said slowly, "Ninety percent of the priests will bite them."
Pitman blinked, with a hint of cunning in his eyes: "Not only those priests, but also the gods behind them '."
Yes, and the gods behind them.
Although the eternal tablet revealed the news that "the gods are dead", the fact that the divine power is still in the world is irrefutable. Gawain had to beware of those "gods" hidden behind the scenes. Are those the resurrected gods? Or is it some kind of "usurper" who takes advantage of the emptiness of the divine throne to ascend to the throne? Whatever it is that answers the prayers of mortals, they probably won't be happy to see their monopoly broken.
"For the time being, do not use the inversion array technology in any kind of magical array other than the Druid system." Gawain said seriously.
He didn’t know how bright the eyes of the gods were, so he could only assume that they would jump up if even one of their leg hairs were plucked.
"I understand." Pittman nodded, obviously he did not dare to mess around in this regard.
"We need to package this technology," Gao Wen took a breathQi, continued, "This is an attempt to transform Druid magic into a 'magic circle'. Due to the origin of Druid magic, it is natural that there will be ancient magical symbols in the magic circle. You Do you understand?”
“Of course, I’m just a low-level druid, so I don’t know how to steal divine power.” Pitman stroked his beard and narrowed his eyes, “I just copied it from the book. The ancient Druid magic circle, and then connecting the magic net to mess around. As for the so-called reverse runes... With the minds of most spellcasters and priests in this era, they will only focus on whether this thing can work. Who cares about its principle and function?"
Gawain heard a deep disdain and even a trace of resentment towards traditional spellcasters from Pitman's tone, and he knew it. There must be a story, but he just looked at the other person deeply and did not ask further.
He nodded: "These deceptive statements are just in case. As long as we keep the technology confidential, we don't have to worry about the dangers that will occur after these leaks. There are only three of us here today." , until I think the time is right, only we will know this secret. At most, the core technical personnel who will be added in the future will know it, understand?"
Pitman nodded slightly, and Amber suddenly looked at it in horror. Gawain glanced at him: "You're not going to kill me to silence me, are you?"
Gawain casually hit the half-elf on the head: "Is your brain functioning properly?"
"Oh my god, killing someone and silencing them is not considered a normal operation?"
Gawain glanced at Pitman helplessly: "Honestly, how did you and your old friend educate this girl back then?"< /p>
“Alas, we didn’t expect that she would grow up like this,” Pitman sighed in frustration. “Her adoptive father and I have been working hard to make money to raise the baby. We taught her to sneak and poison. Digging graves, digging graves, cheating, plundering, and finding the best shadow tutor for her. We educate her so seriously, but why does she grow crooked..."
Gao Wen: "... …”
Damn it, can this education be crooked? ! Amber is only a little bit into petty theft so far. Isn't this considered a pure talent? !
"...You have to correct your three views later." Gao Wen waved helplessly to Amber and looked back at Pittman, "You have to use the new production process and the technology of each equipment Ask for a detailed information, and I will arrange for the industrial department to start designing the corresponding equipment and factory buildings for you. It happens to be winter now. If it is completed in the next few months, it will be ready for use in the spring. In addition, I remember that you have recruited a batch of people. Pharmacist apprentices, are they of any use?"
According to Gawain's instructions to "expand talents", Pitman recruited a group of pharmacist apprentices in the territory to teach the way of nature - in the story The idea of just picking up a child from a poor family and bringing him back a gifted person, and then cultivating and cultivating a talented person has never happened. Among the dozen or so apprentices, not even one has the talent of a druid.There are two or three people with weak magic sensing ability, but it is difficult to even become a mage apprentice. Fortunately, the knowledge of druids not only includes spells, but also the knowledge of various preparations of medicines, domestication of animals, and cultivation of plants can be learned by ordinary people. They learned, so these apprentices have grown up rapidly under Pitman's leadership. Now they are doctors and pharmacists in the territory. When necessary, they will also help Pitman prepare the catalytic potions needed for agriculture.
“It’s too praising those little guys just because they say they can be of great use, but they still work hard and have basic alchemy skills,” Pitman stroked his beard, “Do you have any plans?”
"Using reaction vessels to prepare potions is a technical job that cannot be performed by ordinary people without training. After the potion synthesis factory is completed, it will not only have workers doing odd jobs, but also knowledgeable technicians. You pick a few reliable and stable apprentices and let them manage the factory."
Pitman was a little surprised: "I thought you were going to arrange for me to manage the factory."
"You should manage it. "It's a higher-level research and development system, not a specific factory." Gawain glanced at Pitman, "There will be more than just one pharmaceutical factory in the territory in the future, and the ancient magic of Druid... is not just for... "The one who prepares potions."
"It seems that you are thinking very far," Pitman nodded. "I understand. I will select a few suitable apprentices to train and send them to the steel factory." I am familiar with the 'factory production' model at the Machinery Research Institute."
Gao Wen breathed out: "Then...after completing these tasks, I think you should consider the next step of research. Project."
Pittman blinked: "The next step of research?"
"That is to study the 'why'," Gawain looked at the magical symbols on the alchemy table. Text and elemental runes, as well as the "inverter array" used as a conversion interface, "Why can the inverter array convert the original magic power into the so-called 'divine power'? Why must the magical array be driven by the transformed secondary energy?" What is the difference between magic and divine power?"
Gawain slowed down his tone, but his expression was extremely serious: "Traditional spellcasters rarely pay attention to the deep principles of magic, and you just satirized this, so We must not be like them, especially the inversion array technology - it is a technology obtained from digging graves and a legacy of the ancient Gondor Empire. It is not a gift from the gods that cannot be analyzed, but is made by the same mortals. It was researched by the ancient magisters, and luckily we happen to have the opportunity to study it, so we must not miss this opportunity."
Pitman was stunned, and suddenly smiled: "Whenever I think I have thought far enough, I always find that you are already standing further away, waiting for me to catch up..."
Before Gawain could answer, Amber had already replaced him. He said what he was about to say: "This is the wisdom of the elderly."