Industrial Revolution of the Mage Lords

Chapter 42 The joining of new members
The clock hands moved steadily to nine o'clock.

The high-level spellcaster Fran McCaughlin dropped the thick documents in his hand, walked to a delicate alchemical instrument shaped like a typewriter, and sat down steadily.

After inserting a crystal clear high-level magic stone into the slot on the side of the instrument, he raised his arm and tapped lightly on the typing keys of the instrument, entering his pre-set code name - "Magic Shield".

This alchemical instrument was named "Magic Brain". The inscription on the base instantly glowed with a faint red light, and mercury swimming like tadpoles on the crystal plate formed words.

Fran McCaughlin narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at the target without blinking.

"This Demon Network Forum that Brother Quinn mentioned actually exists. Are you playing a prank on me?"

A week ago, the two twin brothers who had always been good friends with Fran suddenly came to visit him mysteriously.

He also brought him an alchemical instrument called "Magic Brain" and told him that he was invited to participate in a mysterious exchange meeting located in the magic network space - the Spellcaster Forum.

At first, Fran didn't want to pay much attention to them. These twin brothers, who were often whimsical, had used all kinds of alchemical inventions to tease Fran when they were young.

But when the Quinn brothers took him to their laboratory and personally inspected and verified the magic network teleportation array, Fran truly discovered the astonishing nature of this anonymous organization.

The Federation's research spellcasters are unable to achieve the magic network instant communication technology and the magic network teleportation array that can instantly receive and transmit items.

If he joins this forum, he will have the opportunity to obtain this technology that represents a major breakthrough in the study of the magic network. Not to mention letting him participate in the forum, even letting him participate in the magic network shuttle experiment will not be a problem.

Because he came from the same alchemist family as the Quinn brothers, this background was indeed a minus point for a spellcaster, so he stayed in the Department of Magical Affairs of the Spellcasters' Union for fifteen years without any chance of promotion.

As for the Quinn brothers, as his recommenders, who hinted, both explicitly and covertly, that he should help each other in the forum in the future, Fran felt that it was natural. People of the same clan naturally needed to stick together to gain benefits.

……

[Hand of Elements: Good evening, everyone! Good evening, Mr. Administrator!]

[Scorching Lord: I have seen several new members joining us. Please allow me to welcome them!]

Fran's heart moved. The members of this mysterious forum exchange meeting were very friendly and polite. They must be high-level personnel of many large spellcasting organizations in reality.

He remembered that the Quinn brothers had told him that only high-level spellcasters were eligible to participate in forum exchanges, and there might be legendary spellcasters among the members.

[Forest Heart: Welcome new members! We are sure to grow stronger in the future!]

[Man in the Mirror: I have to praise Mr. Turing! ]

Fran looked at the text messages that kept popping up on the crystal board, trying to find the code name of the suspected Quinn brothers, but there were too many people and the greetings were meaningless, so she had no clue for a while.

He could only wait until the exchange meeting was over and let the Quinn brothers contact him.

[Ghost Captain: Everyone, I'm looking for an improved matrix analysis of a water-based spell. I wonder if anyone is interested in accepting this commission.]

Fran was stunned when she saw the message.

What? Can research related to the analysis of magic be entrusted to others?
If a spellcaster wants to learn any level of non-universal spells, he needs to analyze and engrave the spell matrix in his own magic pattern. Only after the analysis is successful can he cast the spell smoothly, and only after the engraving is completed can he cast the spell instantly.

This is common knowledge that any academic spellcaster would know during their apprenticeship.

In this forum, some people actually publicly entrusted knowledge that requires independent research.

This will definitely break down the knowledge barriers between spellcaster organizations and factions!

[Hand of Elements: I'm good at analyzing elemental spells, @Ghost Captain, please talk to me privately after the meeting.]

Someone accepted the commission!
Fran was secretly shocked, this person must be a high-level spellcaster or above.

[Scorching Lord: If you need any analysis of the techniques needed for advancement, please contact me individually.]

Spell analysis required for advancement? Fran knew that spellcasters needed to analyze higher-level spell matrices within the magic patterns when advancing, thereby synchronizing the energy of the magic patterns with the magic network space and achieving a promotion in spellcasting level.

This person is probably the suspected legendary spellcaster mentioned by the Quinn brothers.

Could it be those reclusive high-ranking officials in the Federation...

[Son of Flame: Everyone, I have a high-level magical weapon from the demon clan that I'd like to transfer. It aids meditation and increases spellcasting to a certain degree. This transaction is limited to points. If you're interested, please contact me individually.]

This person must be a combat spellcaster who has experienced the war against the demons in the Evil Moon Mountains.

As a senior official in the Federation's Department of Magical Affairs, Fran was keenly aware of the other party's general identity.

[Frost Giant: Ha! Are you going to ask for an exorbitant price again?]

[Son of Flame: Don't complain if you can't afford it! ]

……

You can trade magic items! Fran was a little surprised, but then she immediately thought of the magic teleportation array that the Quinn brothers showed her. This was also the confidence of the forum to achieve anonymous transactions.

He had also been stationed in the Evil Moon Mountains on a rotational basis, and he had several high-level magical weapons in his hands. However, in reality, transactions between spellcasters often did not value money, and it was difficult to match material exchanges in a short period of time, so he never had the opportunity to use them.

Perhaps through this forum exchange, I will have the opportunity to exchange for the spellcasting materials or experimental items that I have always lacked.

Thinking of this, Fran suddenly felt a little confused. Why were new members not allowed to participate in the speech and could only listen in on the exchanges?

Kel'Thuzad: Everyone, I recently discovered an unknown mineral that has never been explored in an ancient mage ruin. Who is interested in participating in the research?

Frost Giant: Unknown mineral? Where was it found? Is it truly undiscovered?

Son of Flame: Humph! Are you trying to take advantage of other people's discoveries for free? Have some shame!

It's common for spellcasters to explore ancient ruins. The degree of danger is proportional to the rewards, and the danger level of the ancient wizard's ruins is not low.

The ability to successfully explore the ancient wizard's ruins and gain all the rewards itself means that the spellcaster has extensive knowledge and powerful magical abilities.

Fran believed that the spellcaster could not have explored alone, and at least needed the support of an organization and work as a team to complete it.

[Frost Giant: I am willing to pay a certain price in exchange for ore samples or preliminary research results. Please contact me privately, Mr. Kel'Thuzad!]

【Kel'Thuzad: No problem.】

Everyone discussed the issue of magic network roaming for a while, and Fran was surprised to find that the forum members had conducted terrifyingly in-depth research on the magic network space.

Something about observing unknown energy shocks in the magic net, and something about a possible location of a rift in the alien space somewhere in the magic net.

What is the Federation’s magic network observation department doing?
It's not even as in-depth as the research on the magic network by an anonymous organization's spellcaster!
[Man in the Mirror: I wonder if you've all received the news, but the recent fighting in the Evil Moon Mountains has been somewhat unfavorable. New hybrid monsters have appeared in the demon clan, causing significant damage to low-level spellcasters.]

Fran narrowed her eyes slightly and immediately became alert.

This war information was what Fran told them privately a few days ago. After all, they were mainly responsible for the research and development and manufacturing of combat-type alchemical prostheses, and the battle report had not even been made public within the Federation, nor was it published in the Federation's bulletin.

"Hey! Brother Quinn, I finally got your forum code name!"

"If I had the authority to speak at the exchange meeting, would you two be here showing off your well-informed status?"

"Humph!"

(End of this chapter)