Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1329 Retro Projection Magic
"Ah... but, magic power is gone once it's used up. Things created by 'projection' will disappear immediately. If you compare a sword 'projected' with ten magic power and a sword 'reinforced' with one magic power, the 'reinforced' sword is stronger. Reinforcement is just processing, so it's more efficient. Therefore, projection is not often used because it wastes too much magic power."

Waver looked serious and focused, as if he was exploring the most profound and mysterious knowledge in the world.

In the field of magic theory, he has always been rigorous and persistent. At this moment, he was patiently explaining to Nakano Miku the subtle relationship between projection magic and the use of magic power.

Waver continued to talk nonstop: "That is to say, projection also has its limitations. On the surface, it seems that anything can be done to form an image, but projection has various unique regulations. The easiest to understand among these regulations is the damage to the projected object. This is also known as the strength of existence."

As he spoke, he gestured in the air, trying to use vivid actions to help Nakano Miku better understand this complex concept.

However, a trace of confusion now appeared in Nakano Miku's originally bright eyes. These obscure magical knowledge were like a surging tide, making her feel dizzy, as if she was in a fog and couldn't find the direction.

"Well, to put it simply, projection is to use one's own imagination to replicate the real thing. There are no exceptions. So it is impossible to project in one's own mind. Since it is to be a shadow of the real thing, projection magic cannot allow any flaws."

Weber noticed Nakano Miku's confusion, so he tried to change his thinking and explained it in more understandable language.

He frowned slightly, thinking about how to present this abstract theory in a vivid way.

Nakano Miku bit her lip and tried hard to follow Weber's thoughts, but the complicated principles of magic still made her feel difficult.

Seeing this, Waver took a deep breath and decided to put it another way: "Projection magic starts with a blueprint. Then you have to consider the material and properties, as well as history. If you consolidate this part, even if there is a difference between fantasy and reality, it won't disappear immediately."

After hearing this explanation, a glimmer of sudden enlightenment finally flashed in Nakano Miku's eyes.

She suddenly realized that her fanatical love for Warring States generals might be a great advantage in learning projection magic.

Aren’t the weapons of the Warring States generals that are so vivid in her mind the perfect projection materials?

She seemed to have found a ray of light in the darkness, and an urge to try it out surged in her heart.

“In that case, you should start with the reason why you want to create it. Just like no matter what you do, you must start from the beginning of creation.”

Weber concluded, and then he officially began to teach Nakano Miku to learn projection magic.

He first explained the basic theory of projection magic in detail, from the flow and control of magic power to the cognition and analysis of the target object, and every link was explained in detail.

He told Nakano Miku that projection magic is not just about simply replicating the appearance of an object. What is more important is to understand the essence of the object, the history and culture behind it, and the magical properties it contains.

Shirou Emiya's projection magic has a peculiarity that does not exist in ordinary projection magic, that is, the objects he projects will not be corrected or disappear after existing for a long time. In addition, the amount of magic power required to project swords and other items will also become very small.

Shirou is good at projection magic, but that is just a byproduct of his inherent barrier "Infinite Blade Works".

The inherent barrier is a great magic that erodes the world with one's own mental landscape. It is extremely rare and powerful.

The inherent barrier that Shirou possesses is called Infinite Swordsmanship. This inherent barrier contains the elements that form all swords, and can be easily copied as long as you have seen the prototype. In that mysterious and spectacular inherent barrier, each sword contains a unique story and power. They are the embodiment of Shirou's obsession and understanding of swords.

All weapons with the concept of "sword" that Shirou has observed are stored in this inherent barrier.

The "Projection" magic he possesses has an outstanding ability, and can make a near-perfect copy of weapons, including the material they are made of.

Moreover, when copying, even the abilities of the owner can be read.

This means that he can not only copy the appearance of a weapon, but also copy the weapon owner's skills and experience in using the weapon, so that he can exert the weapon's maximum power in battle.

Of course, Nakano Miku does not have an inherent barrier like the Infinite Sword System, but Nakano Miku also has her own advantages.

Her origin "retro" influenced the projection magic. The origin can affect the magic performed by the magician, but it can only be done by the magician who understands his own origin.

Origin is "the direction of things that occur from the initial cause" and "the direction that determines why one exists." Origin makes a certain existence what it is.

When something happens, it determines the direction of becoming XXX. Therefore, no matter whether it is reincarnated or not, or what kind of existence it is, it will follow the direction of "when it happens".

Anything with a "taboo" origin, whether it is born as a human, a beast or a plant, will become an existence that deviates from the morality of the group.

For example, if the thing with the "taboo" origin is a human being, then things like "a younger sister falls in love with her older brother" or "a young girl falls in love with her older sister" may happen.

Those who awaken the Origin will be devoured by the Origin.

Because the "personality" of only a hundred years will be covered by the directionality generated from the original beginning, but the humans covered by the origin will gain powerful power.

However, Nakano Miku is a noble outsider, so she is not affected by the direction of origin.

The older the things she projects are, the more special they are. Like Shirou Emiya, her projection magic is able to transcend the limitations of projection magic. It can also be called "retro projection magic."

It can be said that Nakano Miku knows the Neon Warring States Stories Collection by heart.

Therefore, three years after Luther had left the Moon World copy, Nakano Miku was finally able to successfully complete her apprenticeship.

Kenneth wanted to transplant the magic mark on her as agreed, but was rejected by Miku Nakano.

This surprised Kenneth very much. You know, his magic seal is very precious, but Nakano Miku actually refused.

This is because Nakano Miku has already known what magic seal means through her studies during this period.

(End of this chapter)