Witch Special

Child Emperor's visit and departure were both very sudden, but since Lin Zhenxi had to do what he promised, he put down the things in his hands that day and began to study how to castrate the function of the glass altar and make a super super simple version of the glass altar that even Muggles can use.

But to be honest, Lin Zhenxi had never considered the issue of universalization of magic items before.

Because the mystery will lose its mystery as it spreads, when a mystery is widely publicized and then known to everyone, that is when its mystery dissipates and becomes ordinary. Therefore, in order to keep the mystery alive, magicians often hide it from the world, so as to preserve its functionality.

Mystery and secrecy are often closely linked, and the development of science tends to explain mystery, leading to the fading of mystery. Generally speaking, the two are in a relationship of mutual growth and decline. In any case, Lin Zhenxi has not yet found a way for mystery and science to coexist harmoniously.

However, I heard that behind the magician's world there is actually a very developed cross-dimensional magic and technological civilization, or even more than one. Unfortunately, Lin Zhenxi did not have the opportunity to go and see it. She really wanted to know how magic and technology, two originally incompatible things, could jointly promote social development.

A technologically advanced magical world? That sounds fantastical.

But it's also great, you must go and see it if you get the chance.

However, Lin Zhenxi didn't reject the products of technology. Instead, he actively absorbed the advantages of technological creations and worked hard to integrate them into his own magic system. For example, the electrical energy from the technological side could be converted by Lin Zhenxi into magic power that he could use, directly driving the operation of various magic circles.

Compared to absorbing elements from the air and then activating them to generate magic, electric current, with its stable source and variable flow rate, was clearly a more suitable power source. While electricity's drawbacks, such as requiring a power source and energy conversion arrays, made it impractical for actual combat, it saved Lin Zhenxi a great deal of trouble in daily life.

Incorporating electricity into her magic system wouldn't diminish its mystique, at least not for Lin Zhenxi, as she wasn't particularly adept at the "lightning" power explained by electricity. But now she was about to reveal her mystique to a Muggle, which would obviously spread the mystery and risk diminishing the mystique of the Liuli Altar.

If Child Emperor completely interpreted the principles of the Glazed Altar using his own scientific theories, the Altar would completely lose its mystery and become a scientific artifact, something Lin Zhenxi could not accept. Not to mention that this was impossible, the scientists in this world all possessed core advanced technologies, so it was not surprising that they could accomplish anything.

This was completely different from items like the memory crystal sleep pillow. Lin Zhenxi didn't use those items much, and even if they were deciphered and their mystery was reduced, it wouldn't have much impact on Lin Zhenxi. However, the glass altar was a vital tool for Lin Zhenxi, and it was related to Lin Zhenxi's vital interests, so no matter how cautious he was, it was not excessive.

To prevent this from happening, Hayashi Maki had to properly package the product, ensuring it was usable only for Child Emperor. Disassembly was strictly prohibited! Furthermore, Hayashi Maki warned Child Emperor against prying into the product's internals. If he did so out of curiosity, unwelcome consequences would ensue.

But Child Emperor simply gave Lin Maki the design drawings of the micro-nuclear fusion that she wanted. If Lin Maki made so many requests when delivering the goods, wouldn't it make her seem petty?

No, this is a matter of face. Sure enough, I can't say it so bluntly. But since I can't say it directly, I can only circumvent it from a technical perspective. Hayashi Maki must design a set of things that Child Emperor can't understand, to prevent him from copying and figuring out the operating principles of the glass altar.

Then... make a virtual package.

The crystal ball is a good thing. After being enchanted, the crystal ball has its own space inside. The things hidden inside the crystal ball cannot be seen from the outside. As long as the magic circle is hidden in the crystal ball and then sealed with a layer of virtual shell, others will not be able to see the internal structure of the crystal ball from the outside.

It is even more unrealistic to open the crystal ball, because after the object is blurred, it will appear as a mist. If there is no crystal ball to restrain it, and there is not enough continuous magic power to provide it with structural stability, its only outcome is to dissipate directly.

However, how to use the crystal ball to display the three-dimensional projection of the glass altar posed a new challenge. Lin Zhenxi knew that the crystal ball could be used as a development tool, recording audio and video, and could also be used as a projector to show films. However, creating a 3D projection of the complex structure posed a significant challenge for Lin Zhenxi.

After all, the wizarding world generally doesn't require high resolution for recording; just being able to clearly see a person's hooked nose is enough. However, Child Emperor's projector is used for scientific research and experimental recording, so he definitely can't fool around with a projection that can only clearly see a person's face. So how to improve the image resolution becomes a difficult problem. Lin Zhenxi's current major is somewhat out of line, so it's a headache.

Or, why not just increase the brightness?

Lin Zhenxi had forgotten where she'd heard it, but it said that if you couldn't see something clearly even at close range, it meant it was too dark and needed a brighter light source. Lin Zhenxi couldn't change the clarity of the crystal ball's image, but she could increase the brightness of the background, or even make it adjustable, allowing it to be darker or brighter as desired. That simple requirement was certainly met.

There was no point in thinking about it so much, so why not just try making one first? Lin Zhenxi had plenty of crystal balls on hand, of all sizes. After all, some people liked to make memory crystals into spherical shapes to display at home, and Bai Zhi's warehouse was full of all sorts of odd-looking glass.

I'm sure someone is wondering if there's anything like the Da Diao Shao. Don't look at me, I'm talking about you (pointing). All I can say is, satisfy your fantasies, understand what I mean?

Those who understand will understand, and those who don’t understand should not try to understand, as it is bad for the health.

Considering the clarity of the display, Lin Zhenxi deliberately selected an oversized crystal ball as the container for the castrated version of the glass jar. The next step was to seal the glass jar's magic circle within the crystal ball. This was Lin Zhenxi's first time engraving a magic circle through such a large crystal ball, and he felt an unprecedented pressure. As he grasped the enchanting wand and wrote, he was so nervous that he dared not breathe.

Fortunately, Lin Zhenxi's magic power had greatly increased, and even when writing from a distance, he could ensure the rune lines were stable and continuous. However, writing the magic circle this way was much more difficult than carving it on a magic rubbing board. Lin Zhenxi could only write a few runes before taking a break. The base magic circle of the glass altar was quite complex, so it was foreseeable that this would be a very arduous task.

Moreover, Lin Zhenxi also had to castrate the functions of the Glass Altar and delete the positioning coordinate change function of the Glass Altar, so as to prevent Child Emperor from taking it away and running around, changing its original purpose of assisting scientific research.

Then there is the limitation of the display range. Even the Glass Altar in its most initial state can include the entire abandoned city area within its effective range when it is just turned on. Obviously, such a large range is not needed for experiments, so Lin Zhenxi plans to control the display limit of the crystal ball within one kilometer. It is impossible that Child Emperor needs to hide a kilometer away in a straight line to be safe for any experiments, right?

If there really is one, it's because Lin Zhenxi was inconsiderate and didn't correct his mistake. This isn't a problem Lin Zhenxi needs to consider. If he feels the distance is too far, then he can find a way to move closer. With Child Emperor's clever mind, I believe such a small problem can definitely be solved beautifully.

It took Lin Zhenxi two days to create this castrated version of the encapsulated glass altar crystal ball peephole for Child Emperor. By the time she finished, her hands were shaking, and the enchanting rod had left a deep, white mark on her finger. She vowed never to carve a magic circle in a crystal ball this large again. This was no longer just torture; it was practically torture.

I can only say that I made the wrong choice of crystal ball model at the beginning, and as a result, I have to bear the consequences all the way.

But it looked like it was working well. Lin Zhenxi rubbed her fingers, moving her wrist, which had become stiff and aching, and took a few steps back, admiring the success of her two days of labor.

The crystal ball appeared translucent, and no matter from which angle one looked, no trace of any knife or brushstroke could be seen. While scientific carving techniques could achieve the same effect, Lin Zhenxi was certain that even the most sophisticated microscope would not be able to detect the marks carved by the enchanted wand in this crystal ball. Hidden by a mysterious layer of "abstraction," it had become something unobservable to science.

It looked good, but what about the actual effect? ​​Lin Zhenxi couldn't figure out how to improve the image resolution, so she simply increased its brightness. As soon as it was turned on, it became a projector lens, emitting a light too bright to be seen directly. To prevent any eye damage, Lin Zhenxi decided to lift the crystal ball and hang it from the ceiling, projecting the image onto the floor.

After casting a levitation spell at the crystal ball, it took flight. Lin Zhenxi lowered her head and activated the Glazed Altar magic circle within the crystal ball. The next second, her vision turned white. Lin Zhenxi exited the projection's range and, staring at the overly bright yet still crisply defined 3D image before her, inwardly exclaimed, "Great!"

This clarity should be more than enough to satisfy Child Emperor's needs. Next, all that's needed is to add a Muggle-usable human-computer interface device to the crystal ball, such as a joystick to change the viewing angle, and it will be ready for delivery.

Lin Zhenxi is not good at this, but it doesn’t matter, she still has tools.

Kinos-kun, I have to trouble you again(*^▽^*)