At the same time.
Tata Mountains Quarry.
"…"
As the incantation echoed, the Wizardry Energy of the "Petrification" spell transformed into a misty white glow.
The Silver Battle Armor began to change color, taking on a peculiar surface that resembled jade yet was crystal clear, as if coated with a glaze.
Roy raised his right hand and retrieved a small knife from his Spatial Ring, tapping it lightly.
"Clink! Clink!"
A crisp sound rang out.
He then struck it with force several times, using strength equivalent to multiple times that of an ordinary person, before finally managing to shatter the outer layer.
However, the skin beneath remained completely unharmed, showing no signs of damage.
"Indeed, by using active energy to promote cell proliferation and employing artificial meat techniques to create skin patches, we can form something akin to ceramic armor!
It can be made extremely thin and lightweight, passively absorbing the impact of spells, layering itself with each attack.
If I can master this technique, I might remain unscathed even under hundreds or thousands of degrees of attack!
However, my current proficiency is limited, and I'm not yet able to apply it in actual combat.
Every time, I need to chant and cast the spell…
The limitations are too great!"
Roy named this technique the "Armor Stacking Spell" or "Thousand Layer Armor."
Its fundamental principle is quite similar to the "Stone Skin" spell.
It could also be considered a modified version of "Stone Skin."
Roy felt that it shouldn't have these limitations.
In the heat of battle, stacking hundreds or thousands of layers in an instant—
that would be the ideal ultimate form.
Theoretically, it could reduce hundreds or thousands of degrees of damage with each attack.
Moreover, it could be used and discarded without causing any harm to the Silver Battle Armor itself.
It was a rather formidable defensive Wizardry.
"This seems to be due to my insufficient mastery of the 'Animation Art,' which hasn't yet been engraved into my soul to become an Innate Wizardry.
If I could achieve that, the 'Petrification' spell would also improve…"
As he pondered, Roy heard a thunderclap.
A deep, massive rumble of thunder suddenly echoed across the clear sky, abruptly interrupting his thoughts.
Roy frowned slightly and stepped out of the Alchemy Room.
"What just happened? Was that thunder outside?"
"It seems so…"
Celine, who looked somewhat pale, also walked over from the other side, her expression tinged with uncertainty.
But before she could speak again, a series of exclamations erupted from outside.
Roy quickly walked out, a hint of astonishment on his face as he looked up.
"What's going on?"
The previously clear sky had, at some point, filled with fish-scale-like white clouds.
The sunlight wasn't completely blocked, but it appeared dim and thin, as if its vibrant colors had faded.
Soon after, a sound resembling the clinking of fine chains and the collision of metal echoed down from above.
"Did you hear that sound?" Roy asked.
"Yes, it sounded like chains clashing," Celine replied, glancing at him.
Roy, who wielded a Star Iron Chain Spear, was naturally very familiar with such sounds.
However, the noise produced by the Star Iron Chain Spear paled in comparison to this resounding clatter that seemed to reverberate through the heavens.
This metallic sound felt as though it was resonating with the entire world, sending shivers down everyone's spines and stirring their very souls.
Roy furrowed his brow, his gaze fixed intently on the sky.
But after staring for a long time, he still couldn't make sense of anything.
For no particular reason, he recalled the moment when he had slain Kairon. Back then, in his soul's perspective, he had seen a dense network of black chains enveloping the entire planet.
If there was anything in the sky of this world that could match the source of the sound he had just heard, it would undoubtedly be that black net.
Not long after, others who had been startled by the commotion began to emerge.
Andov and the others approached Roy and asked, "What just happened?"
"I don't know either," Roy replied.
"Ah, what should we do then?"
"Should we try to investigate?"
The group whispered among themselves.
"Don't panic. If the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up," Roy said, now composed and calm in front of everyone.
"That's true."
The others pondered this and were indeed placated.
But while such words could fool the crowd, they couldn't fool himself.
Roy immediately returned to his room, took out his Communication Crystal, and prepared to contact his teacher.
To his surprise, however, his teacher didn't answer.
"Was the communication blocked, or is there something else delaying him?"
Roy had no choice but to try contacting other Wizards.
He hadn't been here for long, but he had already befriended a few official Wizards.
The first he reached out to was his senior, Erlant.
"Roy, something big has happened!" Erlant's tone was grave as he informed Roy, "The Arcane Empire has used a legendary spell, 'Skyfall Nail,' from beyond the sky to pierce the barrier set up by the Great Wizards above Netherlands!
They intend to invade this world with this move!"
"What?"
Roy's expression shifted slightly.
Legendary spells are those that surpass the 9th circle (third level), marking the true beginning of a Spellcaster's understanding and mastery of magic.
At this stage, the power they harness is no longer ordinary magic but the natural forces that permeate the heavens and the earth.
The Arcane Empire officially refers to this as "Legendary," corresponding to fourth-level Great Wizards, as well as demigods, pseudo-gods, and other such beings.
In a sense, this is the true power that transcends the mundane world, rivaling that of deities.
It is the ultimate manifestation of the power of intelligent beings and the means by which mortals can ascend to godhood, truly altering their ordinary fates.
"Achini La of the Arcane Empire is considered a formidable adversary of our Vizel civilization, and the reason we have been locked in constant struggle and rivalry is precisely because of this power that rivals the Great Wizards.
'Skyfall Nail' is a legendary spell specifically designed to counter our 'Myriad Spirits Net,' which seals the planet and restricts the World's Will!
It can drive a specially crafted massive iron nail into a world, rapidly expanding its domain and creating an anchor point.
Following this, the expeditionary forces quickly invade, occupy cities, control the natives, and establish a balance of power!"
Erlant explained to Roy in a serious tone.
"This is a tactic that has been proven in battle. They have successfully seized many of our colonial territories using this method.
Of course, there have also been failures…
But those were usually when the defending Wizards were numerous and powerful enough."
Currently, there is only one Level 3 Wizard here—our teacher—and ten of us who are official Wizards.
If they deploy enough forces, our situation will become extremely perilous!
Our teacher is currently contacting the outside world. The urgent task at hand is to figure out...
Whether the Legendary Mage is merely casting spells in the Astral Realm and then leaving, or if they intend to personally intervene!"
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