First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System - Chapter 141

Chapter 141: Spell Creation and Runic Engravings
Orion chuckled softly, meeting her amused gaze. “I have only been gone for two days, not two months. And I’m quite interested in this topic. After all, it’s the natural next step after forming my affinity rune.”

Arya grinned playfully, eyes twinkling mischievously. “Oh? Planning to craft some legendary spell and astonish everyone? Was the previous display of powers not enough?”

Orion raised an eyebrow, smirking faintly, “Isn’t that my job around here?”

Emilia watched their exchange quietly, the corner of her mouth twitching in subtle amusement.

Arya giggled softly, gently shaking her head, “But you need to form your affinity rune first. Spell would come after that.”

Orion looked at her with amusement, “Well, nothing wrong with learning first.”

Arya nodded her head in agreement.

Gradually, other students began filing into the lecture hall, chatting excitedly about what they expected to learn. Orion idly scanned the crowd, recognizing a few faces but mostly encountering strangers from higher years.

Suddenly, he spotted a familiar face amidst the growing sea of uniforms.

Nyss stepped quietly into the lecture hall, her graceful movements calm. Her dark black eyes quickly scanned the room, looking for an empty seat. Her gaze paused on Orion, looking at the empty seat beside him.

She strode forward confidently, slipping into the empty seat to Orion’s left, briefly nodding her greeting.

“Good morning, Orion,” she greeted softly, her voice cool yet friendly.

“Morning, Nyss,” Orion responded politely with a gentle nod.

Arya and Emilia exchanged polite greetings with Nyss as well, though Nyss remained characteristically reserved, her expression calm.

Soon afterward, the room fell quiet as Instructor Mirren strode calmly into the lecture hall. She was a dignified woman, seemingly in her early thirties, her silvery-blonde hair tied back neatly, a pair of crystalline spectacles perched elegantly upon the bridge of her nose.

Her gentle eyes scanned the room briefly, filled with warmth yet also an unspoken authority.

“Good morning, students,” she began smoothly, her voice resonating clearly throughout the hall. “My name is Instructor Mirren. I specialize in Spell Creation and Runic Engravings. Today’s session will cover the foundational theories and critical details regarding the delicate process of Spell Formation within your Sea of Consciousness.”

She walked gracefully toward the crystal board, tapping lightly against its surface. Instantly, intricate runic symbols blossomed onto the crystalline panel, shimmering brightly, accompanied by clear diagrams illustrating various spell formations.

“Spell Formation is not merely about combining random runes to create flashy effects. Rather, it is a precise and delicate art form, requiring meticulous planning, deep understanding, and above all else—discipline,” she explained clearly, her voice calm yet firm.

The hall grew silent, students leaning forward intently, captivated by her authoritative presence.

Mirren continued, drawing delicate glowing lines on the board, “Each spell you engrave within your Sea of Consciousness consists of three distinct yet interconnected layers. First, the Primary Rune Sequence—at least three runes must be selected, one matching your Affinity Rune’s element. The second layer, the Mana Circuit Framework, directs mana flow efficiently into these runes. And finally, the Runic Inscriptions—the control layer—define your spell’s specific characteristics, triggers, and limitations.”

Her eyes briefly swept across the students. “But I must caution you: engraving spells in your Sea of Consciousness carries significant risks. A single flawed rune or a misplaced inscription could lead to backlash, damaging your very foundation. At best, your spell fails harmlessly. At worst, severe internal injury, soul damage, or even permanent impairment can occur.”

She continued to explain the topic in detail as murmurs rippled throughout the hall, students exchanging anxious glances.

Mirren’s gaze softened slightly. “But fear not. With proper diligence, discipline, and methodical training, these risks are mitigated greatly, and most qualified mages don’t have these risks at all. Today, I am here to answer your questions and clarify any doubts. Let us begin the question-answer session now. Raise your hand if you wish to ask something.”

A quiet but eager tension filled the hall. Several hands quickly shot up. Instructor Mirren pointed to a nervous-looking girl first.

“Instructor Mirren, how many spells can we safely engrave around a single Affinity Rune?” the student asked timidly.

Mirren nodded approvingly. “Good question. There is no absolute number since each cultivator’s Sea of Consciousness and affinity level varies greatly. Generally, a Tier 1 Awakener SoC can comfortably accommodate three Tier 1 spells around the Affinity Rune. However, powerful geniuses or Awakeners with extraordinarily vast Seas of Consciousness might engrave significantly more.”

Another student quickly followed up, “Instructor, is there a benefit to placing spells closer to the Affinity Rune?”

Mirren’s eyes sparkled appreciatively. “Indeed, proximity to your Affinity Rune enhances your mana efficiency and spell activation speed. However, too close proximity might overwhelm the rune, potentially destabilizing your spell structure. Balance and spatial awareness are essential.”

Arya raised her hand calmly, drawing Instructor Mirren’s attention immediately. “Instructor Mirren, can you please elaborate more on the Mana Circuit Framework? Specifically, how does increasing its complexity benefit or hinder us?”

“An excellent question, Miss Arya,” Mirren praised warmly. “Simple mana circuits allow quick casting but limit control and potency. Increasing the complexity, adding loops, branches, or even rotating matrices at higher tiers, allows far greater flexibility, potency, and reactive capability. However, complexity raises both mana consumption and engraving difficulty.”

Arya nodded thoughtfully, clearly considering how to apply that knowledge practically.

Orion, having listened closely, raised his own hand steadily. Mirren acknowledged him with a gentle nod, curiosity glinting faintly behind her crystal spectacles.

“Yes, Mr. Orion?”

Orion leaned forward slightly, his tone serious yet genuinely curious. “Instructor, you mentioned engraving hybrid or multi-element spells. Could you explain more about the mechanics involved in linking multiple Affinity Runes safely within the Sea of Consciousness?”

A subtle smile curved Mirren’s lips. “A challenging but insightful question. Hybrid spells involve connecting a spell with two or more Affinity Runes. To safely achieve this, one must first clearly define the Primary Runes of each element involved and achieve a perfect balance within the core of the spell.”

“The Mana Circuits between them should be stable bridges, evenly balanced to avoid overwhelming any single Elemental Rune. And you need to strategically place your Affinity Runes in order to achieve this perfect balance. And make the fusion spells at the center of these runes.”

“For beginners, this is risky, but skilled Awakeners can construct stable hybrid spells by engraving carefully controlled inscription layers and meticulously designed circuit matrices. It requires high proficiency, keen mana sense, deep elemental understanding, and very good spatial awareness.”

Orion nodded gratefully, absorbing her words deeply.

The session continued, students asking diverse questions ranging from inscription syntax errors to environmental conditions influencing spells. Mirren patiently answered each query, her explanations clear, concise, and deeply insightful.

Eventually, the questions slowed down, and Instructor Mirren gracefully concluded the lecture, her gentle gaze sweeping across the students warmly. “Your curiosity and engagement today greatly impress me.”

“Spell Creation is challenging but profoundly rewarding. Remember, careful preparation, precise engraving, and unwavering patience will carry you far. Continue practicing diligently, and your mastery over your Affinity Rune spells will become unmatched. If you have any questions, then I will hold my class at the same time tomorrow.”

The lecture hall filled with appreciative murmurs, students beginning to rise and discuss animatedly.

Arya leaned toward Orion with a smile, eyes sparkling with excitement. “She’s quite impressive, isn’t she?”