Above the mage

Chapter 348 Two Geniuses

Even for the most basic first-tier rune construct, the entire calculation and adjustment process is still extremely complicated.

However, it's just tedious; in terms of the amount of calculation involved, it's not that large.

At least for Gaode, who is about to graduate from university, it's like playing around.

The only troublesome thing is the adjustment.

The main problem in adjusting the rune array was actually Gaode's unfamiliarity with rune construction.

Although Gao De is particularly skilled in calculation and creation, he becomes somewhat conflicted when it comes to large-scale rune array linkages and framework adjustments.

This was especially true since it was his first time creating a runic construct.

In fact, not to mention everyone, 99% of rune constructors in the world have a mentor to guide them when they create their first rune construct.

However, given these conditions, Gaode had no choice but to bite the bullet and proceed.

Even if he's incredibly stubborn, he's bound to get stuck in this situation.

At this point, there will always be a childish voice offering some seemingly amateurish, yet extremely useful and practical ideas.

Following these ideas, Gaode can often quickly determine its direction.

Gao De gradually realized that the childish voice belonged to Anna, who was not yet six years old.

Anna is definitely not a first-circle mage. Under the current runic system, she naturally cannot have access to the knowledge of runic construction, which is a field that only first-circle mages can touch.

Under these circumstances, Anna was able to offer Gaudí a lot of "guidance". This was not based on any knowledge, but rather on the fact that she had seen many runic constructs in her short five years of life, so she could intuitively sense what should be done.

What Gaode needs is precisely this kind of guidance that leans towards "intuition," rather than specific opinions.

But he couldn't help but wonder, how wealthy must Anna's family have been to possess such amazing knowledge about rune constructs?

Furthermore, something as complex as rune construction isn't something you can learn just by looking at it a lot.

Just like most people who have seen a hundred exhibitions of masterpieces are still just "commoners," they need to have enough artistic intuition and talent to gain anything from watching them.

From this perspective, Anna's talent seems a bit too extraordinary?

How could a five-year-old girl be interested in the intricate and complex structure of runes, and even be able to memorize and learn something from it without having the corresponding knowledge?

This is an incredible thing in itself.

However, upon reflection, Gao De realized that when he was young, he was also interested in math problems for older students. He learned something simply by looking at the problems, even though they weren't covered in the curriculum. So, he felt relieved.

Everyone should feel this way when it comes to things they're interested in.

Not surprisingly.

These numerous and complex thoughts, however many they may seem, were merely fleeting thoughts, and Gaode did not delve into them or examine them in detail.

Because at this moment, most of his energy and attention were focused on the first-tier rune construction design blueprint he was working on.

To be honest, perfecting a rune construct design is actually very similar to solving a complex math problem.

This familiar feeling captivated Gaode, making him completely oblivious to the world around him, though not to the outside world.

So, in a hotel room costing 3 silver dragon coins a night, under the dim light, Gao De and Anna, the two "children" one big and one small, began to "join forces" to design, with utmost focus and dedication.

After working excitedly for what seemed like an eternity, a small layer of draft paper had piled up on the table.

However, all the rune arrays have been verified and established.

In other words, the rune construction design in Gaode's hands is already complete, and it is just waiting to turn the design into a specific product.

Exhausted from prolonged focus, Gao De looked at the final design draft in disbelief.

Incredibly, he actually managed to create a Tier 1 rune construct design in less than a night, without any prior experience.

Anna, sitting on Gaode's lap, was also looking at the design drawing intently—unbeknownst to her, Anna had already snuggled into Gaode's arms, peeking her head out from under his chest.

It's somewhat like the posture parents used when teaching their children to write, probably because they found it too tiring to keep their heads craning.

After looking at it for a while, she finally spoke in her childish voice, "Is this okay?"

Anna's big eyes were filled with amazement. "My teachers have never made rune constructs like this before."

She scratched her head in distress. "I'm too young. I haven't learned these symbols and numbers yet."

"Even when you're older, your teachers won't teach you these things," Gao De said, patting Anna's head.

"Why?" Anna looked up at Gao De. "Is it because only my brother understands these symbols and numbers?"

"I guess so." Gao De sighed. After He Xi left, he was indeed the only one in the world who understood these things.

"Can we design rune constructs using them?" Anna asked again.

"Yes."

"Brother, you must be a genius!" Anna exclaimed, her big eyes sparkling.

"All my teachers told me that I have to become a first-ring mage to design rune constructs, but you don't have to, brother!"

"This must be what kids are like," Gao De thought subconsciously.

He west's forward-thinking ideas were never kept secret.

However, the first reaction of all "mature" adults upon hearing this idea is to naturally despise it, considering it an unrealistic fantasy.

Only Anna showed emotion of trust and admiration.

"Genius." Gao De lowered his head, looking at the small stack of draft papers, but what came to mind was the mountain of calculation draft papers in He Xi's rune laboratory.

What kind of genius do I think I am?

The real genius was Mr. Hosey.

Thinking of his mentor, his close friend despite the age gap, Gao De found it difficult to control his feelings of sadness.

Anna keenly sensed Gao De's sadness and let out a soft "ah".

She couldn't understand why her brother became sad when she praised him as a genius.

This is a really difficult question to understand.

Anna couldn't understand it.

But she knew that when she was sad, her sister would often distract herself with other things, and once she came to her senses, she would find that she wasn't so sad anymore.

"Brother," she tugged at Gao De's sleeve, pointing with her slender finger to a number in a formula on the manuscript, and asked, "Why is this number sometimes this one (4.64) and sometimes this one (2)?"

"I think when it equals this number (4.64), the rune array it represents must contain the same rune. Is that what caused it?"

Gao De glanced at it and casually replied, "That's right. With the same basic rune connection, the energy generated in this combination will increase from 2 to 4.64, which is equivalent to an advanced rune."

The next moment, he suddenly realized what was happening, his eyes widened as he looked down at the little girl sitting on his lap.

Anna was looking at him with a thirst for knowledge, and when she saw her brother looking at her, she immediately gave him a sweet and obedient smile.

"Anna, you... understood these symbols and numbers?" Gao De asked.

His voice sounded slightly hoarse at that moment.

(End of this chapter)