A mage? A spell engineer!

Chapter 531 Spellcasting Whitelist

Rorschach couldn't help but remind the visionary: "You have no title or fiefdom, but your surname tells me you are a nobleman. And I must remind you, the changes in Valois cost the lives of countless nobles, and even the king was not spared."

"You're right," Pavel said optimistically. "But isn't there another possibility? The Kingdom of Byrne is a good example. Your royal family is willing to relinquish their power and share it with capable people, regardless of their social status."

"Empires can also be like this, just like Istani and Byrne, where the monarch's power is determined through the consultation of the whole people, and then limited and regulated in the form of law."

Rorschach had thought Pavel was just a simple, naive person, but he never expected him to so vehemently criticize the current problems of the empire:

The empire's upper echelons are still controlled by nobles, who value lineage more than ability.

Despite the presence of a parliament and a general staff, His Majesty's autocracy still exerts a significant influence, and it is said that his command had extremely disastrous consequences in a recent battle.

Without the abolition of slavery, many conquered people were bound to the farms of military nobles, whose output was less than that of factories, and whose labor force was tied to them.

The collapse of the military merit system and the change in the nature of warfare meant that civilians going to the battlefield either died insignificantly or barely survived in the trenches, and promotion became extremely difficult.

He said that the empire had made progress in the past, but it is not outstanding today, and the remaining decay and compromises are dragging down the whole.

Each point hit the nail on the head, which changed Rorschach's opinion of the nobleman: "You are absolutely right, but it is easy to discover, but it is always extremely difficult to solve. How do you plan to change this?"

"Excuse my bluntness, but you are currently only a major in the Imperial Army and have no real influence in Bomiya."

Pavel was not discouraged: "Indeed, if it were just my own wild idea, I wouldn't dare to bother the master, but there are more than one young man who has had similar experiences and has been influenced by Valois."

"In the past, there were pioneers in the Imperial Army who had tried, but they had no clear blueprint, no thorough preparation, and no necessary support. They simply launched the campaign blindly out of enthusiasm, blindly advanced, and blindly trusted the Emperor."

Their failure is a lesson for us.

"It is said that Master Rorschach has the power to control many of Byrne's businesses. I have come to see you today on behalf of all the young nobles who share my aspirations, to request your support."

"Through our careful examination and repeated discussions, we have determined that the path of Bain is the most suitable for the entire empire. As nobles, we have the responsibility to choose the path for the nation in times of crisis."

"You haven't seen the mad Prince Otto." Rorschach's expression also turned serious: "I only see a naive and enthusiastic young man lobbying; I haven't seen any possibility of his actions being realized."

"You're interested?" Pavel excitedly pulled out a silk handkerchief from his pocket, which had many signatures on it, including bloody handprints.

Luo Xia looked at it for a moment and shook his head: "Sorry, I don't know him."

"This is the second son of the Grand Duke of Württemberg, this is the eldest son of the Privy Councilor, and this is..." Unlike the previous rebellion of lower-ranking officers, this time everyone gathered together was of noble blood in the Empire. The glory of their families had flown across the continent with the flag of the Empire since ancient times.

In comparison, a "Grand Duke Reserve" was indeed quite unremarkable, even surprising Rorschach slightly: "What kind of organization is yours?"

"We came up with a simple yet powerful name: The National Salvation League!"

Hmm. Very well, after some calculations, I can confirm that it is indeed December.

Rorschach nodded repeatedly, which made Pavel's eyes show hope. However, Rorschach's next words completely surprised this idealistic young man:

"I am merely a spellcaster and will not interfere in the politics of the Empire. Whether you continue your journey or return to the army or Bomia, please allow me to take my leave."

Rorschach left the reception room and found Andrei.

Andrei was intrigued by Pavel: "How did your conversation with the Bohemian guests go?"

"It shouldn't be me who contacts him. All subsequent matters concerning Pavel and the Salvation Alliance should be handed over to Varan for follow-up, and he should be given sufficient resources."

"Let's just do our job." Today is the day the "Large Magic Weaver" is scheduled to go live.

As the war intensified, the factories were attacked more and more frequently. Young nobles like Pavel noticed Rorschach's achievements, as did others, and there were also malicious individuals who tried to sabotage production.

To prevent potential sabotage from spellcasters, Rorschach plans to cover key factory areas with "magic weavers".

Once the weaver is activated, the magic of the environment will first be polarized and transformed into an interwoven magic string form. For ordinary mages, this is no different from being in a "magic-suppressing area". Mages who have joined the spell cloud system and the modified magic circuits in the factory will be able to cast spells using magic strings with the assistance and support of the magic tree.

This is essentially a disguised spell whitelist system.

At the same time, the weaver's modification of the entire magical environment was also to guard against the intrusion of the Earth Mother's power. Although there are currently no signs of Hercules' activity within Bain, Hercules' warnings still resonate, and this is the main measure Rorschach can take.

Of course, such measures will inevitably cause dissatisfaction, but Rorschach is only making arrangements within the factory premises and will not affect other areas. At least for now.

"Three, two, start polarization." Andrei stared at the indicator instruments. Martin, the designated "humanoid initiator" closest to the machine, pressed the button, and the large machine under the foundation of the central tower began to roar, slowly unfolding the area covering the steel plant.

The process of weaving magic strings will make all the spellcasters present feel uncomfortable. The "polarization" is only complete when the discomfort disappears and the magic can no longer be directly felt.

In the steel mill, the sorcerers and apprentices followed instructions to circulate the magic within their bodies in new ways, attempting to access the environmental magic that had changed in form and distribution, and to communicate with the Tree of Magic.

Rorschach conjured a replica of the "Double Serpent Staff," the terminal of the Tree of Law, in his hand. He raised the unremarkable staff high, and all the magic strings instantly became clearly visible in his Arcane Vision.

They are everywhere, at first glance they look like a net covering the space, but upon closer inspection, each grid begins to overlap, like an infinite fractal.

He waved his staff again, and roots extended from the Tree of Law between the real and the illusory, connecting to the magic strings here through the physical object in Rorschach's hand, causing them to vibrate rhythmically, and restarting all the magic arrays in the factory under the control of the staff wielder.

The distraught "Naive" Pavel rode his horse past the factory. He first felt dizzy and then saw the lights and noise of the steel mill all stop, only to resume at the same time in an instant.

Pavel simply shook his head at the strange sensations and noises, tightened the reins again, and continued on his way. His mind wasn't on the road, and he nearly crashed into a car.

"Excuse me. Hmm? Sir, you shouldn't have parked your car in the middle of the road," Pavel said gently.

Unexpectedly, a young man stepped out of the car. He was handsome, but his demeanor gave off a slightly cunning vibe.

The young man stepped forward and bowed: "Allow me to introduce myself: I am Valen, someone who might be able to help you and your companions. If you would be so kind as to come to a secluded and safe place to discuss this further."

(End of this chapter)