Chapter 42 Under the Spear of the Stars and the Moon
The papyrus and pottery plates on the desk attracted his attention. The astrologer apprentice sat down and began to study the magic circle drawings drawn by the Adventer. It took him ten minutes to sort out the magic circle from the completely different images. The devil uses a completely different drawing method. It very cleverly uses plane graphics in a certain direction to express the three-dimensional magic circle structure. This method is something that Jonah has never been exposed to in his study career. It is better than geometry. Any drawing number in the textbook is more sublime.
"Devil." I don't know why. Jonah cursed with jealousy and admiration. The projection method is a geometric drawing method that is easier to master. After half an hour, the astrologer apprentice basically mastered the use of front projection and side projection to express three-dimensionality. Structural ability. He also successfully understood the operation method of the magic array engraved on the pottery plate. He was amazed by the exquisite design of the magic array. Many of the energy transfer, property conversion, accumulation, shunt, acceleration, and superb design of the vortex part The method made Jonah feel that a brand new window had opened in front of him. Fields that had never been mentioned in books extended infinitely in front of him. Using the energy usage method of the magic array in the star array would further improve the efficiency of the star array. Improve. Once this thought came to his mind, it turned into an irresistible impulse. Jonah quickly spread out the papyrus and drew the pattern of the "Scorching Ray" star array with a quill.
This star array is the first offensive star array in the introductory textbook for astrologers, "Elementary Practical Application of Star Lines No. 30 Star "Bear" in the First House and No. 7 Opposite Star "Ship" in the Seventh House. It is the simplest energy. One of the radial star arrays. It is also the skill that Jonah is most proficient in at present. He knows every curve of this star array very well. He can accurately draw the structure of the star array with his eyes closed. But now he once again draws the "scorching heat" The outline of "ray". But a new perception arose in my heart.
Four radial lines guide the flow direction of star power. Five concentric circles play the role of collecting energy step by step. The two wavy auxiliary lines are set according to the wavelength of 130-77 interstellar lines. The purpose is to stabilize free energy and reduce star power. The load of the array. The input part of the scorching ray star array is composed of the above parts. Jonah scratched the tip of his nose with a quill. "This is so verbose. Why hasn't it been discovered before?" He said to himself. Open another piece of papyrus. Dip it in ink. After thinking hard, draw the improved structure of the input part: three intertwined three-dimensional spirals copied from the input terminal of the Sand Thief King's magic circle. Followed by a Simple Gilberto spiral. The input part that takes into account efficiency and stability is completed.
"I don't know if it's possible." The astrologer's apprentice looked at the graphics on the paper, feeling a little worried.
Thousands of star formations in textbooks are the result of the experience of previous astrologers. If the star formation published by an astrologer passes the review of the association and appears in journals, textbooks, and even the classics of the Astrologers Association, it will It is a great honor. Teacher Keshava's attack star array "Light of Judgment" and anti-gravity star array "Tower of Babel" are both classic works included in the Astrologer Association's most authoritative book "The Code of Astrology".
Is it a good idea to improve the existing star array? Keshava, who is regarded as a heretic by traditional astrologers, agreed. "Don't be frightened by those old academics who talk on paper. Young people." The old man once taught Jonah. "As a matter of fact, Practical astrologers can only make progress through repeated attempts, improvements, experiments, and failures. The study of star arrays is changing with each passing day. The works of predecessors are not saints crucified on the cross. No star array is perfect. We must dare to overthrow all unreasonable things and challenge authority...even if it is the precious legacy left by the first generation of teachers. The Astrologers Association refuses to publish works that are improved on the basis of the existing star array. But you have to understand, young people. Astrologers are not puppets of associations. Figure out what to do. One day, you will find out for yourself. Now, go and clean my boots."
Jonah shook his head and shook the image of the teacher out of his head. He completed a partially improved scorching ray star array on the second piece of papyrus. He filed down the copper powder according to the Adventer's method and covered the star array lines on the paper with metal powder. To increase the conductivity. Although paper is a poor conductor of energy, it is still possible to barely complete a small-power launch. Jonah pressed the improved input part with his left hand. Resisting the tension in his heart, he closed his eyes and flicked 130- 77 Starline.
Orange-red energy scattered one after another. The three spirals immediately greedily sucked in the energy and sent the power of the stars into the Gilberto spiral. The energy containing the hot breath was quickly compressed and purified. It flowed along the copper wires to the center of the star array. Finally, it passed through the output Part of it shot out. Jonah felt his palm go numb. A small explosion blew up the air, and his left hand bounced high. An extremely small but surprisingly bright orange ray shot out from the papyrus and penetrated. The cabin sank into the wooden wall with a chirping sound, leaving a small burn mark. At the same time, the star array on the paper collapsed due to the carrier, and a ball of sparks exploded, followed by blue smoke.
"It's really possible." The astrologer waved his left hand. His eyes glowed brightly. He didn't expect the test to go so smoothly. The improved "scorching ray" emits faster, the energy is purer, and the power is more concentrated. It's only the input part. Small changes brought about such great progress. This gave Jonathan great encouragement. He tore up the burnt papyrus twice and lowered his head with enthusiasm to improve the star array.
The good luck did not continue. Trouble came a few minutes later. After drastic improvements were made to the input, center, and output parts, the test launch of the star array failed. The entire paper ignited into a raging fire. If Jonah hadn't been in time He covered the table with a thin quilt and almost caused a fire. He coughed and shook the quilt and blew away the smelly shredded paper. He looked for the reason in confusion.
"...I understand...Each star formation is a very harmonious whole. Any slight change will cause balance problems, leading to various abnormalities..." After a long period of research, the reason finally emerged. Only the input part was improved. The second test launch of the Searing Ray Array failed. It seemed that the first success was just an accident. The more changes there were, the lower the stability. This discovery made Jonah very frustrated. He threw the quill on the table. Stretch out and stretch your neck. The star formations left by the astrologers have been refined over time. It is indeed difficult to improve them based on your own knowledge.
The apprentice astrologer did not rest for too long. The uneasiness suppressed in his heart made him force himself to continue working, trying to make himself stronger. For the next time, he sat at the small table, one piece of waste paper after another. It was torn apart. The rays of success or failure illuminated the cabin again and again.
The moon rose and set. Danny brought dinner and lit the lime lamp; complex lines flowed on the yellowed papyrus. The tip of the quill was wet and dry, dry and wet again; Hannah walked gently into the cabin. Extinguished Lights. In the first ray of dawn, a thin quilt was covered for Jonah who was sleeping at the desk; the success of the first test launch of the comprehensively improved star array made the astrologer apprentice ecstatic. He wanted to jump up to celebrate, but was numbed by himself. His legs stumbled and he fell to the floor with a plop, frightening Danny who walked in to deliver lunch; when the launch success rate of the Nova Array exceeded 60%, the golden Matlac Tilly sank into the sky again.
"Today's macaroni is my best. How does it taste? Good friend." Danny sat next to him and asked confidently. "Very good. Very good." His eyes did not look at the food on the plate or the chef who was eager to be recognized. Jonah was writing and drawing on the paper with his right hand. He ignored Danny's aggrieved look. Before falling asleep leaning against the wall exhausted, Jonah had basically determined the geometric structure of the new star array and adjusted the three parts so that there were no gaps. , runs smoothly. The launch success rate is close to 89%. In the haze, a person comes to him and helps him lie down on the bed. Cover him with a thin quilt. Turn off the lights. A faint fragrance comes from the nose. Half asleep and half awake, Jonah I thought to myself, Hannah Stewart’s cold appearance actually hides a considerate heart...
"Hey, cargo friend, wake up. You must go out and take a look." Danny ran down the stairs with rumble steps, shouting as he ran.
"Well, it's daybreak..." Yona rubbed his eyes and sat up. Light came from the porthole. It was the morning of a new day. Unconsciously, two days had passed. In these two days, he did nothing but go to the toilet. Without leaving this small cabin. Thinking of last night's research results, the astrologer's apprentice couldn't help but lift up the quilt and jump up. He shouted back at Danny: "You have to see my results first. I finally succeeded. Already."
"What a success. These things you drew on paper. Don't joke about the quilt in the future. The day before yesterday, you made the quilt scorched and black. I was the one to wash it. Take care of the sailor, cook and cleaner. Are you in a good mood?" The man from the Stewart family complained. He crossed his arms and stood in the middle of the room: "Okay, okay. Let's look at yours first, and then mine."
"Wait a minute." Jonah hurriedly rummaged around on the table and found the papyrus with the new star array drawn on it. He spread it flat on the small table. He held down the input terminal of the star array with his left hand and grabbed the staff Sheela with his right hand. Pina: "Danny, please step aside. Be careful of getting hurt."
"Tch. Just the little noise you made." Danny looked back at the small hole in the wall and curled his lips.
"It's different this time." Yona grinned. He used the power of Si Lalina to move the star line, and then activated the new star formation.
"Buzz..." The geometric figure amplified by copper powder lit up with orange light and made a low sound. Danny looked curiously. Suddenly, there was a blur in front of his eyes. A scorching wind passed by his ears. The whole field of vision was filled with dazzling light. bright red light.
"This is no longer a 'scorching ray'." Jonah proudly looked at the stunned Danny and the three deep, smoking holes arranged in an equilateral triangle on the bulkhead. "From today on, I will use it." Named 'Mushroom Farm Trident'. To commemorate my room chief, my most loyal knight... Toba, are you okay?"