Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 259

Chapter 259 Chapter 60.5 - Phantom's Land

After the lecture, Irina and Astron had a very long talk about his own idea about the Phantom's Land itself.

'This guy….'

And the more she listened to his idea, the more she couldn't help but get impressed. To be able to come up with such a thing wasn't hard. Most of the mages could easily think of the reverse-engineering process as a concept.

However, when it came to applying that in both calculations on paper and reality, they would stumble.

What Astron did was solve it just at point. The way he provided insights pointed to the source of the problem exactly. Irina herself was one of the best mages amongst her peers, and she was pretty confident in her analytic capabilities.

'If he wanted, he could easily get a job as a scholar….'

But even she had to acknowledge the fact that this guy was something else. Even right now, Astron could just focus on studying magic and would most likely become a scholar in just a year with his capabilities.

'Though, he will obviously never do that.'

Irina sat in their bungalow, surrounded by holographic diagrams and equations that Astron had prepared for her.

The concept of reverse-engineering Integrated Magical Circuits for the specific environment of Phantom's Land lingered in her mind.

She traced the lines on the holographic display, pondering the potential applications of harnessing the land's unique characteristics.

Astron's idea intrigued was certainly plausible.

Deep in thought, Irina considered the diagrams and calculations that Astron had handed over to her. He had simplified the complex theory, making it more accessible for her to grasp. The challenge now was to translate those theoretical concepts into practical magical applications.

As her fingers danced over the holographic controls, she began experimenting with the magical circuits.

Irina focused on manipulating the mist, attempting to create a spell that would allow her to control and shape the ethereal substance unique to Phantom's Land.

'If I can do it in this way, then…..I can do it this way, too.'

But, what she had in her mind wasn't to control the mist but rather to retrace the spell. If she could somehow retrace the spell and find a way to 'feel' it, she was sure she could do it for any other of a similar kind.

Though she didn't know, Astron actually knew her talent. His observant eyes were already well aware of the fact that Irina's talent didn't come from her speed of calculations but her innate talent to understand without even thinking.

She basically lived those magics herself.

While his approach was rooted in analytical calculations, Irina's strength lay in her ability to intuitively grasp the essence of magic.

As Irina continued to experiment, she felt a sense of deep connection. It was as if the mist around her was an extension of herself.

With subtle manipulations, she was able to reveal the underlying magic that shaped Phantom's Land through the holographic display.

'I see, so this works like that.'

While alone, Irina explored the complexities of the mist, carefully manipulating the holographic controls like a conductor leading a magical symphony.

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'Quantum Entanglement.'

Astron had named it in such a manner. Though she wasn't sure why he named it 'Quantum,' the word' Entanglement' was quite correct.

Drawing inspiration from her extensive knowledge of magical theory and Astron's writings, Irina began to employ principles of quantum entanglement.

At first, it was hard.

'No, it should be like that.'

'No.'

'No, again.'

She used psionics to bridge consciousness and magic in her experiments. Her thoughts blended with the magic, creating a spectrum of light on the display.

'No, again.'

But, it was still not enough. Even though she could see the spectrum, that wasn't the desired output; she needed to see more detailed information out there.

Irina experimented with various approaches to understand the essence of the mist in Phantom's Land.

'No, again.'

She manipulated the holographic controls and tried different combinations, but the breakthrough she craved remained elusive.

As she persisted, the mist responded to her thoughts, revealing glimpses of its magic. Frustration threatened to surface, but Irina pressed on. After all, she felt like she was at least getting closer.

Though no one was pressing on her on this matter, it felt like she needed to do her best.

Then, like a thief on the verge of unlocking a case, she felt it – a subtle sensation, a whisper in the psionic currents. It was akin to that elusive tick noise, a sound heard by a thief skilled enough to open a secured lock without any lock in the movies.

'Wait...'

In an instant, everything aligned. The mist unraveled, revealing its mysteries, and Irina felt a transcendent connection beyond anything.

'I hear it.'

It was like she was now inside the mist itself, not physically but in terms of constructing the magic itself.

'I've got it.'

After all, the Phantom's Land wasn't here fifty years ago, and it appeared suddenly out of nowhere. That was why it was classified as a 'Phenomenon.'

Mages could only explain it as the interference of mana with the world.

Irina's eyes widened with realization, and a triumphant smile graced her lips. The mist, once an enigma, now yielded its secrets to her mastery.

"I've got it!"

Irina exclaimed with unrestrained joy, feeling the rush of success coursing through her veins. Her triumphant moment echoed in the room as she reveled in her mastery over the mist's magic.

"Ahahaha! I did it!" she continued, her laughter echoing through the chamber.

Just as she was reveling in her accomplishment, a voice from the side interrupted her jubilation. "Impressive. You finally cracked it."

"Kyaaaa!"

Irina was caught off guard and jumped in her place with a yelp. Her heart raced as she turned to the source of the voice. It was Astron, standing there with his characteristic indifference as if he had materialized out of thin air.

"Whoa! Bastard, are you a ghost?" She even swore a little, not being able to contain her words.

Astron raised an eyebrow, acknowledging her surprise. "You looked quite immersed. I didn't want to disturb your process."

Irina, still recovering from the shock, huffed. "Couldn't you at least make some noise or announce yourself? Sneaking up on people is not cool, you know."

Astron shrugged, unfazed. "You seemed focused. I didn't want to break your concentration. Congratulations, by the way. Impressive breakthrough."