I Pioneered Scientific Magic - Chapter 321 (Patreon)

Chapter 321: Breaking Through the Skies with Beams of Light!

As the vacuum field gradually took shape, Glenn once again unleashed his focusing magic, encapsulating the suspended electric sphere in mid-air.

A blinding beam shot forth from a minuscule aperture, yet due to the lack of elements in the vacuum, those present couldn't perceive the beam. They could only trace its trajectory through the hundred round mirrors illuminated within the Wizard City.

"It's here, it's here!"

The wizards waiting outside the vacuum field gazed in astonishment at the top of the tower. Though the imperfect mirror reflections diminished the beam's intensity, this time, after crossing a staggering hundred kilometers, the light didn't vanish. Instead, it illuminated the tower's tip and the entire white cloth.

"Did any of you see when it arrived?" Pearce curiously inquired. He blinked just moments ago and hadn't seen the light's arrival atop the tower.

"Seemed like an instant? Too fast..." Elok shook his head, not having blinked but also failing to perceive the light's arrival.

The vacuum field enveloping half the city slowly receded. Sustaining such a vast field wasn't easy, even for grand wizards and legendary ones.

"How did it go? Any results?" Raphael hurried back, anxiously inquiring.

Glenn immediately turned to the witch Nancy responsible for recording time and held a magical clock.

The time on it remained at zero seconds...

Glenn furrowed his brow. Had they forgotten to start the timer? Such a crucial experiment involving even the legendary councilors, and such a significant oversight...

"I... I pressed it!" Nancy exclaimed in distress, on the verge of tears, as the start and end seemed simultaneous!

This magical clock, an incredibly precise alchemical device, held sands of time inside, solidified with magic, dropping ten grains per second, providing a 0.1-second precision.

Nancy's speed was evidently swift, pressing it almost instantly, with not a grain of sand having fallen.

"Did any of you see it clearly?" Harof turned to both Aurora and Victorio, the two legendary councilors, who shook their heads. Despite their constant vigilance, they hadn't seen it clearly either.

Astonishment painted the faces of everyone present. The light had traveled a hundred kilometers before appearing, yet even legendary wizards hadn't perceived any hint of its passage.

How fast could it be? Ten thousand kilometers? A hundred thousand? Or a million?

"Could light really have arrived instantly?" Sanchez speculated, echoing the prevailing theory among wizards—light's infinite speed, capable of instantaneous travel regardless of distance.

If so, what was the point of testing light's speed? Regardless of the method, there would be no conclusive results.

However, Aurora shook her head. She understood there had to be a limit, having made progress in astronomical studies lately, observing unstable orbital periods on many planets’ moons.

It had to be related to the speed of light... just that the value might be unimaginably vast.

"It seems this experiment has failed!" Glenn sighed, reluctant but acknowledging the fact that they had done everything possible!

Even successfully letting light traverse a hundred kilometers seemed inconsequential now. For light, that distance was no different from a hundred meters—all instantaneous!

Glenn felt ashamed. Despite their immense efforts, with the aid of numerous grand wizards and legendary councilors, they had gained nothing.

"I actually think this experiment holds great value," Lynn's voice suddenly resonated. "At the very least, earning a Morning Star Medal shouldn't be a problem."

"Master Lynn, even if you wish to favor it, jesting about the Council's reputation isn't acceptable, is it?" A grand wizard expressed dissatisfaction.

Glenn's plan to measure light speed through mirror reflection was indeed intriguing, but the lack of any research findings was a stark reality!

If this experiment earned a Morning Star Medal, then everyone would have one!

Lynn didn't respond but pointed to the first round mirror...

People looked puzzled. Although the vacuum field had dissipated, the focusing magic continued. A beam, less than a centimeter in diameter, continuously emitted heat waves onto the mirror...

Crack...

With a light sound, the mirror shattered.

The energy within this beam was terrifying. Even though the mirror reflected ninety-nine percent of the light, the remaining one percent surpassed the threshold the mirror could withstand!

Without the mirror's barrier, the beam's immense power and terror became evident!

A wizard standing behind was unfortunate to be struck by the beam. Their shoulder was instantly pierced, a piercing scream resounded through the street. Nearby wizards scattered in panic, but the light's speed made their efforts futile...

Glenn hadn't anticipated such an event. The core of the light wasn't under his control; he instinctively deviated from the beam...

The subtle yet powerful beam resembled an almost infinite divine sword, tearing through anything in its path. The injured wizard's shoulder was sliced, then like a knife through butter, the wall behind was diagonally split, leaving a vivid red scar on the ground, where the tiles were melted—a sight that left a significant impression on Flora.

This unexpected experiment accident caused injuries to over ten people. Fortunately, no lives were lost.

Two unlucky individuals—one had half their shoulder severed, while another, even with a protective Mage Shield when approaching the experiment, received a deep scar on their chest. Thankfully, no blood flowed as the wound was instantly cauterized by the high temperature.

Others were lucky to be a few hundred meters away from the beam. They suffered burns or temporary blindness from the intense light, injuries not life-threatening...

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