I Pioneered Scientific Magic - Chapter 331 (Patreon)

Chapter 331: Even with the assistance of the Society of Mystical Arts, it might not be enough to defeat such a creature.

Lynn's words opened a new world for those present, unveiling the might of laser magic. They had already experienced its terror during the recent experiment on measuring light speed. At the moment the beam was released, no one could evade it.

Yet, there were shortcomings. The farther the distance, the weaker the intensity. The effective striking range was approximately three to four hundred meters. To tackle griffins flying thousands of meters high, modifications were needed, enhancing the power of this magic.

The lawmakers enthusiastically discussed the improvement plans for this beam magic.

As their understanding of optics remained in its early stages, these proposals revolved around creating more powerful light sources and focusing them.

Raphael suggested equipping wizards proficient in light magic on airships to launch attacks from the sky, significantly shortening the distance.

While Lynn didn't engage in the discussion, he had already devised a plan. Laser magic wasn't merely about concentrating light.

To put it simply, laser was known as stimulated emission of radiation. It involved electrons in atoms absorbing energy, transitioning from lower to higher energy levels, and releasing the stored energy as photons when returning from higher to lower energy levels—a precise and swift tool!

The Federation's laser weapon technology was highly advanced. His task was to convert relevant theories into magic, a feat achievable in a few days.

Sanchez, who had no expertise in optics, didn't participate in the discussion. He was more intrigued by another matter.

"Lord Lynn, I heard that during the battle for the capital, the kingdom's Archbishop summoned the projection of that... pseudo-god. Is it true?"

"Indeed," Lynn nodded.

"Which legendary wizard from the Society of Mystical Arts intervened?" Harof, standing nearby, inquired curiously.

He knew even a projection of Ayla surpassed the power of grand wizards, something Lynn and the others couldn't contend with.

Everyone present was curious about this. Although the Magic Daily described the final outcome of the battle, it didn't delve into the entire process.

Lynn casually shook his head. "In fact, the general plan to establish the Magic Kingdom was devised by Anthony and me. Few scholars were involved, and it wasn't an order from within the Society of Mystical Arts."

So, there was no assistance from legendary wizards?

Harof was puzzled. How did they manage to defeat the projection then?

As everyone inquired, Lynn briefly recounted the events of the battle for the capital. To dismantle the projection, he gathered over a hundred official wizards and the power of Archwizard Anthony, utilizing thunder magic to charge a specially designed electromagnetic railgun, resulting in a strike comparable to a legendary's power.

However, after that shot, the railgun was damaged due to overload.

"You folks have quite the audacity!" Aurora marveled.

When Lynn mentioned the plan for the Magic Kingdom earlier, she thought it was orchestrated by the leaders of the Society of Mystical Arts.

After all, splitting a kingdom from within the empire, especially a place where the Church's influence was strongest, was truly shocking! And Lynn and company actually pulled it off!

Vittorio, the "Magic Artificer," was particularly interested in these electromagnetic weapons. He had used something similar a year ago against Ougust, and the impact was unforgettable.

"Well, everything went relatively smoothly, didn't it?" Lynn nonchalantly remarked.

Reflecting on that battle now was indeed thrilling. Even though he had used the safest means, leveraging the advantages of the environment and astrology to 'take out' Ougust, he hadn't expected the ability of his opponent to tether his soul to others. Moreover, with the prayers of thousands of devout followers, the projection of the goddess was summoned.

Only after the incident did he learn from Hatar that the anchor for summoning the shadow of the divine was an object housed within the church, revered by its faithful.

Fortunately, he had prepared the ace in the hole, the electromagnetic railgun, in advance. Otherwise, things could have spiraled out of control.

Now, the attention of the Church was diverted, just as they had anticipated.

"Since you've faced her projection and even battled her, can you roughly determine her current state?" asked Aurora solemnly.

This was the greatest variable in this war, the aspect they were most concerned about.

Having won the Faith War, Ayla's actions had been more insane than all the psychic wizards combined! She established the Church, proclaimed herself a true god, fabricated the creation myth from the scriptures, and, after centuries of indoctrination, transformed the entire empire into a pasture of faith. No one knew the extent of her power.

Aurora couldn't fathom if Ayla had found a way to rid herself of soul contamination.

The Church's supposed descent of gods, according to her guess, was likely an even more potent form of projection magic, using sacred artifacts as anchors to manifest one's will.

"It's hard to say... but I believe she should have been influenced to some extent," Lynn pondered for a long while.

He had seen the projection of the divine twice and had a deep impression of it. These incarnations exuded a sense of divinity and compassion.

As for whether she had been completely corrupted by faith, Lynn couldn't easily conclude. But what was certain was that the incarnation they faced lacked some expected agility, a crucial reason the electromagnetic cannon hit it.

Lynn laid out his deductions and observed details.

Several legendary councilors visibly relaxed. Their primary concern was whether Ayla had found a way to rid herself of soul contamination.

Despite centuries of accumulation and tens of millions of followers within the empire providing unimaginable magical support, the essence of a wizard's power lay in accumulated knowledge! That was the essence of a wizard's might!

Aurora couldn't imagine the terror of facing an opponent who had lived for eight or nine centuries, harvested countless souls for sustenance, possessed intelligence, and had been consuming faith. It was an adversary no one would want to confront!

With the power of the Council alone, even with the support of the Society of Mystical Arts, they might not be able to defeat such a monster...

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