Ming Dynasty and New Rome and Infinite Magic Machine

Chapter 914 Research
"is it?"

【Indestructible means invincible. Sol invictus, the invincible sun. This is actually the soul of Roman mysticism. This invincible sun symbolizes the worship of the sun god that has continued in Rome. The sacrificial sites of Mithraism are dedicated to the invincible sun god Mithra. Of course, since the decline of Mithraism, there is no church named "Invincible Sun" in Rome. However, the rituals of the invincible sun have been preserved in the mysticism, alchemy and astrology. 】

"After all, the source of light is the sun god, and the invincible sun is also the god of resurrection." Victoria added, "The spread of Mithraism to the entire Roman Empire was due to its 'promise of resurrection'. Pompeii and a large group of Roman senators, as well as many Roman emperors who were military men, all worshipped the invincible sun as their main god. This is because the core element of Mithraism is rebirth. Soldiers all hope to be reborn after dying in battle."

【This is also the main way we index the power of ancient legions. The Mithraic faith of the past prepared many rituals for rebirth, which is an important clue for us to perform magical arts - so, Shangluo, this "Vajra Earth" you mentioned resonates better with the soul of Roman mysticism. Vajra is indestructible and immortal, this is the most fundamental pursuit of mysticism. The Romans did so much just because they didn't want to die. Writing national policies on the country's name made the Romans very excited.】

"So I changed my mind." Victoria said, "I now fully support the 'King Kong Earth' plan. Shangluo, you proposed this plan, you won't change your mind, right?"

"In fact, I was listening carefully to your story just now, and I was also thinking about how this would be reflected in Rome. Since this is a good name that can complement both sides, I think it can be used - I can decide on this myself, and there is no need to tell others."

"Then let's talk about the specific cooperation," Victoria suggested. "I think our top priority now is to seek a consensus that both sides can accept on some of the most pressing issues at hand. For example, who is right, Plato or Aristotle."

[That's not the end. We might have to continue fighting.]

"Let me put it this way. I personally don't really care about these academic issues." Victoria replied, "I just want to know whether our technology can still work. If we can all use our own principles to explain our own technology, then it doesn't matter what we say. I just want to know if we can communicate about some terms and some common concepts. For example, whether it is aura, spirit particle, or spirit element."

"Yes, that's true."

Shangluo had discovered before that the two sides were clearly the same thing in many places, but had different names. In addition to the common concept of phlogiston, the aura was completely messed up. Because aura was the most basic magic environment here, but it was regarded as a natural phenomenon in Rome. If the two sides could unify some basic terms, there would be a clear path for separate research or joint research.

"And I also want to emphasize the direction of research." Victoria said, "Now is not the time to conduct basic research. It is meaningless to debate whether there is an ideal world called the 'light world' like Plato and Aristotle did. At least it is meaningless now. Our research should focus on a specific aspect and emphasize the impact on this objective world."

"In other words, the use of mana?"

"Yes." Victoria nodded. "This is very important. Now, we should focus on how to use extraordinary powers to change the world. I am optimistic about this because you have already been able to do it, right?"

"According to our usage, only after reaching the stage of celestial being can we clearly use mana to change the world. In other words, only at the stage of celestial being can sympathetic power enter the macroscopic world from the microscopic world and have practical significance." "Then what we should study is sympathetic power." Victoria grasped the key point. "The cooperative research structure we want to establish should not be the 'Institute of Mysticism' or the 'Institute of Supernatural Powers', but the Sympathetic Power Research Institute. It belongs to the Kongo Earth, the Sympathetic Power Research Institute."

"Interesting." Shang Luo nodded. "Go on, what research materials do you plan to provide first?"

"Didn't you ask me for some divine metal before? I think I can provide you with the technology to shape divine metal directly through the framework of the Sympathetic Power Research Institute."

"You're so generous? You don't hold back at all?"

"This is technology used to influence reality, but Rome was already on the verge of collapse. We are going to a place where classical mechanics cannot take effect. There is no point in keeping these technologies that can only take effect in reality, so it is better to provide them all to you. I will briefly tell you. What materials do you want?"

"I want a material that is ductile and stronger, and most importantly, can transmit extraordinary power."

"Then you have found the right person. Let me briefly explain the basics of this technology to you - I will use some words from the Aurora system to make it easier for you to understand. The so-called divine metal is metal that has been transformed in terms of form. Matter that exists in reality cannot be shaken, but its 'form' can be manipulated and reassembled. The fundamental purpose of alchemy is to transform base metals into precious metals, that is, gold, by changing the properties of the form, so as to get closer to the light itself."

"So, this is related to alchemy?"

"Yes. And, just as the material world can show color, weight, and various properties, through the manipulation of the form, metal can also be made to present different extraordinary states. For example, the state generally called Yohen or Umbra should be called 'Vajra' and 'Formless' according to your discourse system. When it is in the Vajra state, the metal becomes indestructible. When it is in the Formless state, the metal can be shaped at will and become a good conductor of magic."

"What metal is needed for this?"

"Any metal has this potential, because alchemy believes that all metals have the same origin - but gold is easier to induce these properties. Because gold itself is a perfect metal, it is easy to let perfection express itself selectively. But if it is a base metal like iron, it is difficult to guide it to a purer state. But how should I put it? You can't make everything with gold, right? After all, gold is still too rare. But if you need it temporarily, it is not impossible to use gold for enchantment. Adamantium is still easy to make, as long as you have enough gold."

(End of this chapter)