Magical Academy: Rise of the Supreme Magic Craftsman

Chapter 217 - Astral Core

The Astral Core Formulation has several requirements. 

Aside from having the Celestial Fragment as a catalyst, he needed four other types of energy to create his Core.

There are many types of energy that he can use but since this can only be done once, he had to choose the best form of energy he'll use.

He previously asked Avalon to prepare all the necessary requirements. In the end, it actually changed his plan and created a better option for him.

Instead of using thermal energy, Avalon suggested using the unique core of his Lotus Mech Frame model. All Mech Frames of this model have Radiant Wave Spectrum Technology. In general terms, it was a powerful microwave radiation emitter. By activating it on its silver right arm, any enemy Mech Frame it touches would fry its electronics and heavily warp the frame itself, making the machine unsalvageable.

This technology was all thanks to the unique Ion-Sting Reactor it possesses.

Now that he has a small amount of outer space's most powerful energy that humans could use, Wallace was confident that he can form the best Astral Core he could get.

But he was still worried about something...

"Do you think it is safe to do this in my room?"

[ Unable to answer. There is no reference we can base on. ]

"Have a guess... You can do it."

[ ... ]

[ If there is a possibility that the user will fail to form the Astral Core, then the fusion of energies may go out of control causing a large explosion and destroying the place. This is assuming that there is a chance to fail. No precedence we can use to run a simulation. ]

"Well... You have a point. But I know that I can complete it. I wouldn't fail!"

He was confident since he was already blessed by the knowledge that came from the Pathfinder. Avalon can only process data that is base on Wallace's explanation about the Pathfinder.

It was still unable to quantify the information he was receiving whenever he consumed memory crystals or other potions that came from it.

But that was enough since Wallace can just add that into consideration whenever Avalon was making a calculation for him.

"Everything was prepared... But senior Lacus might contact me when I'm forming the core..."

Wallace muttered.

Consideringthis, he decided to give a set of instructions to Avalon once someone tries to contact him. He couldn't just let anyone disturb his seclusion once it started.

Forming an Astral Core might take three to seven days based on his own calculation.

It can also be very dangerous so he has to take this seriously.

After this, he went to the basement of his villa where four differently colored metal containers can be seen. The spherical containers weren't idle as they all slowly being rotated by several machines built around them.

There was even pulsating sinister energy around the golden container. It contains the mysterious Aether Force that can only be processed by the GH Drive.

He took his eyes off it and glanced around the room. It was walled by a thick metal and the door was even thicker by several inches. This was to lessen any damage that could come if the machines handling the four energies malfunctioned at some point.

Of course, Avalon made sure that it wouldn't happen but they have to always consider the safety protocol in handling these dangerous things.

"Mhmm..."

Wallace was satisfied at the place as he went to sit at the center of the room and took out the Celestial Fragment from his Spatial Bag.

He removed it from its small container and placed it on his palm.

It felt warm at first.

But soon, the fragment started glowing brightly with higher intensity every second that passed.

He feels now that his palm was about to get burned...

'Urgh... Let's begin!'

He felt the pain on his hand so he quickly started.

He focused his energy on his hands as he shattered the fragment into many more pieces. 

Crash!

As the fragment shatters, the pieces started to dissipate turning into a cloud of blue smoke. The blue smoke then started to slowly pass through his skin where it used his pores as an entrance...

The Astral Core Formulation officially begins!

***

Avalon noticed that its user has now started his "body enhancement".

Aside from monitoring Wallace's condition, Avalon started its daily tasks.

The sales of the VR Pod was doing good as they earned 35 million credits in profit.

This was only their sales here in Zairus and Maja, which was their neighbor country.

It was doing very well.

Miya's rate will definitely increase at this point.

Avalon has to always get into contact with the people they hired to operate their sales outside. At most, Avalon was recognized as the secretary of the company, Traceless Hands.

The vendors they hired were also closely monitored by Avalon.

Although Veda can be used for intelligence gathering, monitoring their business operations wasn't included in that.

After confirming that there aren't any anomalies at their business operations, it focused on the virtual world of the VR Pod.

Firstof all, the reason why Wallace wasn't just giving free knowledge to people was that he wanted to ensure that they will be in the right hands. There were many crimes happening not only in Tanza City but in other cities or even small villages.

There were even organizations that could contend to a country that can be very alarming.

Wallace didn't want any countries to be in a war when the Meredith Empire arrives. Even though the countries may not become allied with his plan, at least, every country must be in their full strength when the empire invades.

Now that Veda was present, it can easily provide some hints to the leaders of a country and avoid any infighting.

Aside from that, Wallace planned to give the most important knowledge to capable people to help them improve themselves and those around them.

The game inside the Virtual World can be used by Avalon to judge them.

After all, Avalon was basically the god inside that game and could easily learn about the people accessing the game. Even if a problem arises, Wallace was sure that it wouldn't be too big compared to when he just freely gave powerful technologies to all people. It would just destroy the balance.

The people that will use the game might be younger and magicians like Slaine Allusia, Troy Webb, Hayden Fraser, and other powerful mages may not play the game but that would still be fine.

After all, these people already have a clear goal in their minds and they can't just easily change their ways or path taken.

For someone like Troy who always fought with his self-made Artifact that could curse or bless people, he might be unwilling to do battle when inside a Mech Frame for example, or pick up a powerful gun to fight or use other fighting techniques that requires usage of an advanced technology. Unlike younger people who always wanted to try something new.

[ Updating leaderboard... ] 

[ Server 1 Rankings

1. Aaron Schmidt aka Fiery Fist 

2. Karen Gray aka Jelly Fish

3. Ilia Frost aka Miss Taken

4. Farah Carlos aka Fourth Apprentice

5. Mark Halevey aka Strongest Man

6. Marvin Cummings aka Retired Man

7. Ferdie Sigma aka Alpha Dog

... 

15. Hilda Calem aka Hilda Calem ]

After checking the leaderboard that was based on quest completion rate, knowledged absorbed, and their battle points, Avalon quickly made a short report for Wallace to see after he formed his core. 

Wallace had been monitoring this detail for some reason. 

Soon, Avalon focused most of its operating speed at the factory at the Cove City. The place was no longer just for VR Pod production's but also the Mech Frame that Wallace wanted to produce has started its production there. 

Unfortunately, they only have 10 QBCS and if they wanted to produce more, they have to downgrade their quality and copy the Iron Knight's sync system. 

***

On the next day, Wallace was still inside the basement and Avalon was handling the communications being received. 

"I want to speak with Wallace..." 

"He is not available at the moment. You can leave a message for him and I'll immediately convey it to Wallace once he returned."

"Did he left any messages for his Senior Apprentice? I'm Lacus Minerva. Can't you do something about it?"

"I understand. If you are hurrying, I would like to know if it's related to his request regarding his plans to purchase a plot of land or is it related to the Mage Doctor."

"Both, It's about the lawyer and the Mage Doctor... "

"Very well..."

Avalon followed Wallace's instruction and tried to get all the details.

It heard the good news but the two she invited were also busy people.

"With regards to the Mage Doctor and the Lawyer, I can deal with them. I've been given authority to handle this concern. You can let them visit the villa we are staying at and I'll explain everything to them..."