I Pioneered Scientific Magic - Chapter 383 (Patreon)

Chapter 383: Legends are Semi-Gods, and Semi-Gods are Legends!

"Finally done!"

Lynn sighed in relief as he stepped out of the realm of magic. Manipulating these 'legendary' wizards wasn't an easy feat.

However, this gathering had provided him with a wealth of information about high-level wizards.

Firstly, it seemed that a wizard's maximum potential, relying on their talent and efforts, reached the level of a Sixth-Ring Grand Wizard!

The specifics behind this remained unknown to Lynn. But judging from the certainty of figures like Harof, it wasn't baseless speculation.

Secondly, the evaluations by the AI brain were accurate. Whether it was Harof, Aurora, or Victorio, their mental strength and the Grand Wizards were alike, but their combat prowess far exceeded regular Sixth-Ring Grand Wizards.

One might even call them pseudo-legends!

This explained why the AI brain could manipulate and decode their computations—it operated on the same level as them.

As for the higher echelons of the Holy Church...

Although, according to the AI brain, their mental and life levels surpassed those of Grand Wizards, Lynn suspected these individuals were also likely pseudo-legends...

He had personally sparred with Edweil, giving him grounds for evaluation.

Moreover, while in the Misty Sea, Aurora had a brief encounter with a legendary clergy member. Though the battle didn't last long, she managed.

Lynn couldn't help but wonder if only Aila had truly taken that step toward becoming a [god], while the higher-ups like the judiciary of the church might have relied on another's power to step into that tier. They, like the council members, might have significant limitations, classified as pseudo-legends...

In recent days, under relentless questioning from those priests and bishops, they unearthed more intelligence. For instance, the selection criteria for the Church's higher echelons required two things: reaching the Sixth Ring in the clergy and receiving divine enlightenment, granted with the power of the gods!

What exactly this divine power was remained unknown even to the captured bishops. It might well be one of the Church's most closely guarded secrets.

Lynn speculated it might tie into why individuals like Aviedel could perform true divine magic, yet subsequently fall from grace, potentially meeting their demise.

Apprentice—Official Wizard—Grand Wizard—Legend (God)

Recalling information about the elevation of mental strength, Lynn had the AI brain record it. After a brief pause, he vetoed the term 'god,' replacing it with 'semi-god'!

Or perhaps, 'incomplete god'!

If [Aila] could resolve the poison of faith, combining the computational power of hundreds or even millions of believers with her own, that would likely be a true deity!

The thought weighed heavily on Lynn. What was urgently needed now was to find a way to ascend to legend status or to counterbalance the Church, something that made them think twice.

Regarding the former, Lynn had little direction for now. Carving out a new path of ascension wasn't an easy feat. Thus, he planned to start with the latter!

This was precisely why he guided figures like Harof to explore atomic structures—to verify whether the atomic model of the previous federation was correct in this world and if the mass-energy equation could be applied here.

If proven accurate, locating uranium would lead to the development of nuclear weaponry!

This would surpass all current magical knowledge, capable of easily decimating a city—a power akin to that of stars!

Lynn estimated that even if they couldn't kill a deity with a nuclear blast, it would serve as a formidable deterrent!

If things truly reached a critical point, they could even detonate the entire empire, significantly weakening [Aila]'s power.

After all, each believer contributed a portion of their computational power to the other. Conversely, the might of a god was sustained by their followers!

Eliminating these believers would dismantle the foundation of their power!

However, Lynn wasn't inclined to do this unless absolutely necessary.

After all, that would entail the deaths and injuries of millions!

...

The council's attention to the elemental ranking chart was more active than Lynn had imagined. Two hours after emerging from the realm of magic, these members were invited to an urgent late-night meeting!

Harof concealed discussions and intel about ascending to legend status within the realm of magic. Instead, he briefly reiterated the theory of atomic fission and the argument to find a way to defeat pseudo-deities from a more microscopic standpoint.

The assembly of councillors was both astonished and divided regarding the theory of atomic fission.

From the moment every wizard began studying magic, they were taught that basic elements formed the foundation of all things, being the smallest and sturdiest entities in the world!

Now, the Atomic Fission Theory of the Society of Mystical Arts unquestionably challenged this perception!

However, owing to Lynn's stellar magical reputation and the solid backing of the Society of Mystical Arts, coupled with several councillors leaning toward believing in this theory's correctness, even those who opposed it didn't hastily refute it.

"If I recall correctly, Lord Althok, the Elemental Master, attempted to delve into more microscopic domains but was assaulted by elemental spirits..." A councillor spoke with a tinge of fear and concern.

The room fell silent momentarily. They had all heard of the terror of elemental spirits, the very forces that drove a legendary wizard and three grand wizards to madness, leading to the suicides of several formal wizards.

No one knew what sort of power could cause such severe mental trauma to these experts in elemental studies...

"While the elemental spirits hinder our exploration of the microscopic realm, it's become a problem we must address!" Victorio solemnly declared.

"Our time is exceedingly limited, and we cannot afford to delay. The Church's punitive forces might return at any moment. They've located the whereabouts of the wizards' sanctuary, leaving us no retreat!"

Victorio's words furrowed the councillors' brows. The pseudo-deity, so powerful that even legendary councillors couldn't handle it, hung over everyone's heads like a looming sword, ready to fall at any moment...

"Everyone, this matter not only concerns how we can defeat that pseudo-deity, but elements form the basis of magic. If we can dissect it, we can unravel the mysteries of magic completely!" Harof stood up, surveying the assembly.

"The truth of magic, the reality of the world, lies before us. It's hidden within those tiny elements, waiting for us to discover and excavate it!"

"Whoever can refine the elemental ranking table will be bestowed a Silver Moon Medal. And the person who can dissect the atom, construct the atomic model... I will nominate them for the Morning Star Medal!"

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