MTL NOVEL Chapter 59
Chapter 59: Dark Demon Mastering Ancient Technology
After Wit left, Dark finally opened his mouth and spoke to Professor Kazel: “Professor, have you found anything?”
Professor Kazel shook his head and said, “The technology for forging mana cards has become very sophisticated over time. Even if we were to forcibly dismantle them, it would be difficult to truly understand their core essence. This is also why many magi feel secure selling new mana cards they develop.”
Dark felt a bit disappointed after hearing this.
But at the same time, he gained some insight.
It was precisely because mana cards came with built-in anti-theft technologies that people were driven to study and innovate continuously, thus propelling the rapid development of mana technology.
Professor Kazel continued, “However, I sensed an extremely ancient aura from that flower card. It might involve forces I’m not familiar with.”
“Since Wit Gold is the son of a hero, he must have received gifts from the hero. It’s normal that I can’t see through him,” Professor Kazel added.
Dark’s mind raced as he revealed his true purpose for coming: “Then Professor, how can one defend against the mental probing of such mana cards?”
Professor Kazel picked up his mana pen and spun it around, then smiled again: “Dark, it’s not easy.”
Dark responded with a smile, “That’s why I came to seek your advice, Professor.”
Professor Kazel waved him over: “Come here.”
Dark got up and walked behind the desk to face Professor Kazel.
The professor scrutinized him and said, “You have great talent, but rushing into things recklessly won’t work. Any mana technology involving the brain is extremely dangerous, as human studies on the brain are still limited to empirical levels. However, if you really want to learn, I can teach you a form of spiritual magic.”
Dark replied, “Spiritual magic?”
Professor Kazel nodded, “Yes. With the widespread use of mana technology, ancient magic has been gradually forgotten. But we must understand that just because a technology is outdated doesn’t mean it isn’t valuable.”
Dark agreed, “Indeed. Like history, we can always draw inspiration from the past.”
Professor Kazel was pleased and continued, “Given you don’t have a magical foundation, we won’t delve into complex spiritual magic. However, I have a simpler spell that can help resist mental invasions by concentrating your spirit. Do you want to learn it?”
Dark naturally nodded in agreement.
…
Professor Kazel’s magic was quite basic, known as the “Technique of the Shadow God.” It was said to be an old technique used by spirit mages to refine their mental energy.
While mastering this technique wouldn’t provide constant protection against mental invasions like Professor Kazel could, it could offer temporary defense if performed beforehand.
However, this technique wasn’t easy to master and required diligent practice.
…
After teaching him the method, Professor Kazel said, “I can help you experience the state of the Shadow God once before you perform the technique.”
Dark knew this was a rare opportunity and immediately became serious: “What do I need to do?”
Professor Kazel nodded in satisfaction, “Just close your eyes.”
Dark promptly closed his eyes.
Professor Kazel raised his hand, and a bright light gathered at his fingertip. Suddenly, he pointed it towards Dark’s forehead.
The light spread out like a ripple from a breath.
Dark suddenly felt his mind completely empty, nothing existed except for a tiny black dot.
When he focused on this black dot, it felt as though his entire soul was drawn to it.
“Woah!”
He shouted loudly and opened his eyes.
Professor Kazel asked, “How was it?”
Dark replied, “It felt like my entire consciousness was concentrated on a single point, with no other thoughts.”
Professor Kazel was satisfied, “Yes, that’s the state of the Shadow God. Remember this feeling; it will help you grasp the technique faster.”
Dark nodded immediately.
His gains were even more substantial than Professor Kazel had anticipated.
Because after experiencing it once, he realized it was also a technique that could aid in “emotional control”!
“This is much more effective than reciting the Heart Sutra.”
Although it couldn’t prevent sudden emotional surges, it could prevent sustained emotional explosions.
For instance, during extreme anger, the technique could forcefully suppress the rising rage.
If handled promptly, it could prevent the escalation from “Wrath +1” to “Wrath +2,” “Wrath +3,” or even “Wrath +10.”
…
“Professor,” Dark suddenly said.
Professor Kazel looked over, “What is it?”
Dark thought carefully and said, “Actually, I went to Traveler’s Street yesterday to ask the senior who gave me the flower card about its origins.”
Professor Kazel became interested, “Who made it? Ordinary students can’t create such intricate items.”
Dark pondered, “The senior said it was distributed by you.”
Professor Kazel showed obvious confusion, “Distributed by me? Wait, someone might be impersonating me? Then these flower cards might hide unknown secrets. Let me see…”
Dark hadn’t expected Professor Kazel’s mind to work so quickly; just one sentence made him realize the issue.
Professor Kazel soon pulled out his own flower card from his mana deck.
The flower card adorned with green roses emitted a faint glow under the light.
Professor Kazel pressed his finger on it, and the green roses scattered, revealing a slightly youthful yet beautiful face on the card.
Dark managed to catch a glimpse and saw that it was a small imp with butterfly wings.
He didn’t think too much about it, assuming it was an old acquaintance of Professor Kazel.
But when Professor Kazel hesitated before preparing to forcibly dismantle the card, he put down the tools and said, “Let’s leave it for now. I’ll discuss this with other professors this afternoon. Don’t worry, perhaps it’s just a prank?”
Dark responded, “I hope so.”
Then he sensed the atmosphere and left the office.
…
On his way to the canteen, Dark reflected on Professor Kazel’s reactions and was convinced that Professor Kazel couldn’t be the maker of the flower cards.
But did he have some hidden secret?
And what role did Wit, who was involved in “Forbidden Love,” play in all of this?
Dark gradually became intrigued.
But he understood the value of “staying on the surface,” delving too deeply into such matters could lead to emotional instability.
Perhaps being an emotionless observer was a better choice.
By the time he finished lunch, it was already one o’clock in the afternoon.
He didn’t forget to go to the library to borrow “The Golem’s Creation—A General Manual.”
Fortunately, it hadn’t been checked out yet.