Witch Special

The appearance and definition of the "string" element struck Lin Zhenxi as quite intriguing. On the one hand, she had never encountered the concept before, had never even heard of it, and no one had ever explained it to her. But on the other hand, Lin Zhenxi felt that this "string" element was highly compatible with her own power.

Forget about time and space; they are the very foundation of "strings." Then there are all kinds of matter and energy, which can also be explained by the infinitesimal size and oscillations of "strings." Even mental power and soul, two immaterial and unobservable concepts, can be incorporated into the concept of hyperdimension.

Wow, there are thousands of packages and covers, and the integrated package belongs to it.

The foundation of the "string" element is time and space. Only the combination and collision of the two can trigger the "string" element to vibrate, transforming the "string" element from a "non-existent" state into an independent element that can be observed and manipulated. Lin Zhenxi had never before attempted to collide the magic of time with the magic of space, so naturally he was unable to discover this unique element that was compatible with him.

Then again, who would have the time to mess around with space? Isn't that an obvious act of seeking death? I'm afraid only the screenwriters of American comics like Marvel and DC would use this kind of thing to create new superheroes or supervillains when they really can't come up with anything new.

Therefore, if Lin Zhenxi had not encountered the all-encompassing elemental spirit heart that could automatically retrieve his natal element, he would probably never have known that what he was good at was not space and time, but this mysterious "string" element.

As a special element with an outrageous setting, "string" elements are essentially different from ordinary element particles. Element particles are at least entities that can be directly observed. Their diameters are similar to the wavelength of light, generally a few hundred nanometers, while the basic unit of "string" is a small "energy string".

From the vast interstellar galaxies to the smallest elementary particles such as electrons, protons, and quarks, and even energy and souls, are all composed of these "energy lines" that occupy two-dimensional space-time.

Now Lin Zhenxi’s understanding of string elements is not deep enough. When she truly masters string elements in the future, perhaps her world will become very different.

As for now... let's stop here for today. When I have time in the future, I will study what my innate element is all about.

Lin Zhenxi withdrew her consciousness from the second pool of magic power in her heart and returned to her body. When she opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was Lucifer, standing eight feet away from her. Lucifer looked pitiful, like a peacock that had been plucked by the wings and thrown out with a swung arm. Not only were his clothes disheveled, but his once-smooth hair was also a mess.

Teacher Patchouli stood very close, even like a hen protecting her chicks, staring at Lucifer hungrily.

"Teacher Patchouli?" Lin Zhenxi didn't know how long it took her to fuse the heart of the elemental elves, but it would be right to say something now to tell others that she had returned to life.

Hearing her apprentice's voice, Teacher Patchouli turned her head and looked at her with a scrutinizing look that Lin Zhenxi had only seen when they first met.

Lin Zhenxi immediately stood up straight, like a soldier being inspected by his superiors. Patchouli looked Lin Zhenxi over carefully, then nodded and said, "It seems you've finally figured out your true origin. Very good."

Lin Zhenxi immediately put on a bitter face and said distressedly, "But the Heart of the Elemental Spirit said that my natal element is 'string'. I have never even heard of this element. Now that it is said to be my natal element, it feels a bit magical."

"That's normal. Although there are only six basic elements, there are far more types of elements. It's just that those elements are basically variations or synthesis of the basic elements. As long as you master the basic elements, you can achieve similar effects through flexible methods."

"I've never heard of your 'string' element before. What element is it made of?"

As expected of Teacher Patchouli, she instantly revealed the true nature of Lin Zhenxi's bizarre element. Lin Zhenxi nodded and said, "Yes, the basic synthetic elements are time magic and space magic. When these two collide, they create ripples in spacetime. By intercepting those small ripples, we can obtain the fundamental unit of the string element, the 'energy string.'"

Patchouli was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath, looked at Lin Zhenxi deeply, and said, "If that's the case, then I can't offer you much advice. But you have to remember, Zhenxi, that time and space are both among the six higher elements. Especially now that the multiverse is taking shape, the combination of these two has terrifying dimensional penetration. If you want to use them for any dangerous experiments, it's best to come to me in the Garden of Departure first."

Although Lin Zhenxi didn't quite understand the meaning of the multiverse, she could sense the exaggeration of the string element's space-time properties. This was a force that could manipulate time and space like plasticine. As long as Lin Zhenxi's grip was strong enough, both timelines and spatial planes would become mere toys in her hands.

Of course, with Lin Zhenxi's current small wrist, she can't pinch the time and space dimensions at all. She can only feel their existence more clearly. If she wants to change anything, her hand will definitely be broken first.

Patchouli looked up at Lucifer, who had been driven far away, and said, "Lucifer, the loophole in the interplanetary highway is reserved. Don't worry about it. In the future, someone will drive a shuttle through here to the Sanctuary. This is its mission."

"As for Maki... this was indeed an accident, so you don't have to worry about being blamed for it. It's not your responsibility."

"Your duty guarding the Sanctuary's barrier will end in a few years, when the next person arrives via the interplanetary highway. After that, the CEO will grant you a long vacation, allowing you to choose a time in the long river of time to have fun. So, in these final few years, you should stand guard and do your final duty."

When Lucifer heard that there was something going on about him, he immediately came over with renewed energy, like a big Shiba Inu with its tongue out, with a flattering look on his face.

"Really? How can I take a vacation? I've been working for over 10,000 years and I don't want to do this anymore."

But Patchouli still looked down on Lucifer. She didn't even bother to respond to such meaningless words. She turned her head and looked at Lin Zhenxi and said, "Don't stay here. Come back with me."

"Oh, okay." Lin Zhenxi nodded in response.

The teleportation portal that Teacher Patchouli supported with the Philosopher's Stone was much stronger than Lin Zhenxi's broken teleportation magic circle. Lin Zhenxi didn't even feel the dislocation of space before he returned to the Bavaru Great Magic Library.

Teacher Patchouli followed closely behind. Behind her, seven Philosopher's Stones drew a counterclockwise spiral, and the space portal supported by them gradually became smaller. Then, the seven Philosopher's Stones, representing different elements, finally merged into one, transforming into a colorful crystal. Teacher Patchouli raised her hand and tucked it into her sleeve.

"Teacher Patchouli, why are you so rude to Lucifer?" Lin Zhenxi finally found an opportunity to ask the question that she had always wanted to ask but was unable to ask in front of the person involved.

After all, in Lin Zhenxi's opinion, her great witch teacher was a very easygoing person. She was always so calm and elegant. Even when she was recounting the story of the Garden of Death, her attitude towards the characters in the story was very calm. She had never before seen someone like Lucifer, who barely concealed her dislike for her.

Teacher Patchouli's words made Lin Zhenxi understand most of it.

"He is a man."

“Uh…ah??????????????????????” Lin Zhenxi’s CPU was burnt out.

"Is it normal for a boy to dress like that?" Teacher Patchouli continued.

Lin Zhenxi was completely unable to understand it, and her eyes began to turn red.

"This...this...is a man? She...he...is a man!?"

I can’t imagine it. Lucifer is definitely the most handsome person Lin Zhenxi has ever seen. Not only does he dress like a girl, but his figure is also like a girl. How could such a person be a man?

"Flawless appearance, chaotic body, confused words, and a heart of indulgence. Lucifer is an indescribable god captured by the Great Barrier. Although he has been recruited by the Legion and has become the gatekeeper of the Sanctuary, it is still difficult to entrust him with trust."

"As punishment for his attempt to devour a planet, we imprisoned him for over ten thousand years. During this time, we continuously brainwashed him with culture, teaching him common sense, etiquette, honor and shame, and most importantly, reverence."

"Under the constraints of culture, his indescribable side was gradually suppressed by rationality, and he moved closer and closer to being 'human.' This development was originally normal. But in the last two or three hundred years, I don't know what went wrong, and he suddenly transformed himself into his current androgynous form, possessing the appearance of a woman while transforming himself into a man."

"He can choose his own appearance and gender, even turning himself into an attack helicopter would be no problem. But he chose to transform himself into this form, actively becoming a pervert. This is his biggest problem."

"So, do you understand why I treated him so badly? There's no need to be nice to a pervert."

Ah, this... Lin Zhenxi felt a chill when she thought about Lucifer's youthful and beautiful outfit. She couldn't be a good girl, but she had to make herself look like a cute girl. Is this person mentally ill?