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Matthias tilted his head.
He did not understand Elinor's point.
This was to be expected, the arrays were more like formulas used by wizards to use mana more efficiently.
Therefore, non-magicians did not use arrays.
Even magicians were only using arrays according to their purposes, which made the scope of research limited.
In fact, if the rules of the arrays were analyzed, they were not much different from the design, and could be easily accessed by non-mages.
Elinor picked up a small stone rolling nearby.
“I will show you the drawing.”
I drew a line on the hard ground.
She moved her hand according to what she saw, as the vast valley appeared in front of her.
Her hand movements were quick and decisive.
Arrays were an area in which she studied and researched a lot while studying at the academy.
'Is this what it means to turn a calamity into a blessing?'
If the valley had not collapsed, and if you had not climbed to this high place, you would not have noticed the secret of the valley.
Elinor quickly completed the complex drawing and pointed to a corner of the array.
“This is where we are now.”
Then she moved her finger counterclockwise in a circle.
“And this line...”
“The Black Valley is over there.”
“That's right. The whole valley is connected in this circular way. From afar, it looked like a straight line, but it changes depending on the viewing angle.”
Matthias examined Elinor's drawing.
He frowned slightly.
“Maybe we should have brought the Tower Master.”
“If it comes to analysis, I can do it.”
“Really? So, what does this array do?”
"seal."
Elinor answered without hesitation.
“It is the most basic and oldest array. It is located in the Mage Tower and in the Imperial Palace...”
“In the Wizards Tower and the Imperial Palace?”
"It's not necessarily a secret. It's mentioned in many books. Moreover, sealing arrays are usually used for protection."
Freeze time at its best.
This is the ultimate goal of the sealing matrix.
“But this is the first time I have seen nature itf forming a matrix.”
“So, according to what you said, the Border Valley actually serves as protection, but its center is cut off now?”
"correct."
Matthias's face hardened.
“I want to ask something.”
"Help yourf."
“Ten years ago, when His Majesty the Emperor visited, the incident occurred suddenly without any prior signs. We thought it was an explosion caused by the exposure of naturally generated black magic.”
Matthias took a deep breath.
“But, on the contrary, could it be that someone broke the array first, causing Hilliard to be exposed to black magic?”
It was a sharp question that turned the relationship of cause and effect on its head.
Elinor realizes that she is facing a turning point that may change even the original story.
But she couldn't lie to someone who lost his family in that accident.
Especially after learning that he's not quite as evil as he was described in the original story.
Elinor nodded slowly, and Matthias gritted his teeth.
“It is audacious of them to target Hilliard...”
“Let's fix the matrix first.”
said Eleanor softly.
“We just need to reattach the severed part here. Fortunately, the remaining part is intact, so it should be enough to get the situation under control.”
Of course, the black magic that has already spread cannot be restored, so it must be purified separately.
Charlotte will take care of that.
But if the array was resealed, no more black magic would flow out, which would make purification easier.
“The problem is how to get there.”
Matthias muttered, crossing his arms.
The scene ten years ago was the place where black magic first exploded, making it the most polluted in the border.
Calling more people will not allow access there.
Even today, while they were exploring a relatively safe area, the incident occurred.
Relying solely on Elinor's holy power to approach recklessly was risky…
Bang.
Suddenly, a strange sound was heard.
Elinor was opening the small bag she had carried all day.
Strange objects and scrolls began to come out one after another.
"What are you doing now?"
"What?"
Elinor shrugged.
“I am preparing to repair the matrix.”
"here?"
“Am I going to get close to that dangerous place? Of course, I will work remotely.”
Elinor sat down after taking out the last thing.
Hoo, she exhaled a breath to calm her trembling heart.
'I can do it.'
Although this large-scale operation was the first of its kind, she had worked remotely with the Mage Tower before.
She picked up her favorite tool.
From now on, she intended to do what she did best.
* * *
'What is this woman?'
Matthias looked at the absorbed Elinor in astonishment.
He had heard before about a once-in-a-thousand-years genius graduating from the academy.
He had known that this genius was Elinor before he went to search for her in the countryside.
But despite this, he did not realize her talent.
To him, Elinor was an immature woman.
Can she really raise a baby properly without any knowledge?
He was so worried that he couldn't help but watch her.
He even interfered in raising a child that was not his.
Rumors are usually amplified through people's mouths.
He thought the compliments about Elinor were like that.
But at this moment, Matthias had to retract his foolish ideas.
Swish-
Elinor drew a line on a scroll that determined its coordinates.
A golden line appeared on the black wall through the transfer array next to her.
She was plotting a path to replace the collapsed wall, the centerpiece of the array.
‘Skillful.’
Even when she sat on the ground and suddenly drew the array, Elinor's hand did not hesitate.
It was proof of her confidence in her skills.
'It even uses the transportation array as a mirror.'
Thanks to that, they can repair the matrix without getting close to the contaminated area.
This was something he had never heard or seen before, an amazing shift in thinking.
‘Not using holy power is puzzling.’
Maybe you can solve it without using holy power.
Matthias believed in Elinor.
Now, he felt that not believing in her was like committing a sin.
Although he still thought there was something fishy…
Like her relationship with Agares, who gave her all these magical tools...
However, if she was hiding something from him, there had to be a reason for keeping it a secret.
“Hoo.”
The longer she concentrated, the more sweat began to pool on Elinor's forehead.
Matthias swallowed.
'What should I do?'
He loved Elinor more and more.
He tried to hide his feelings because it wouldn't do Hilliard any good.
But the desire not to hide it was suddenly creeping in.
Instead, he felt strongly that he would regret it if he let such a perfect woman get away.
Throughout their escape from the falling rubble, his only thought was to keep Elinor safe.
It was not because Tidian and Cornelia recommended it.
His body and heart moved automatically.
Before he even realized his actions.