Void, what is it?

According to Ain Rand, or the written interpretation, the void is the pure and unjustified spiritual world that exists because it does not exist, and is composed entirely of information and emotions. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

In the void, there is no time, no space, no life in the true sense, but it is completely integrated and overlapped with this world - just as inseparable from the shadow of the same person and himself.

This explanation sounded so mysterious to Loren, as if it had been written specifically to keep others from understanding. Even though the little wizard in front of him had explained in a way that he could understand, he was still confused.

However, he felt that the statement about the void was somewhat similar to the "agnosticism" of his previous life - that is, even the person who wrote the book did not really understand what form the void actually existed, but only wrote down what he saw and speculated.

But there is one thing that is clear from both the book and the little wizard - for wizards, meditation is the only way to enter the void, and it is also the surest way.

"But I remember very well that when you were under the crypt of the church, you said that it had been completely eroded by the Void. Loren asked, "Did we 'enter the void' that time?"

"Not exactly. And as I said, it's dangerous!" Ain shook his head, "The way we use meditation is that we don't want to come into direct contact with the power of the Void. ”

Meditation, on the other hand, is dreaming - after the people of this world have fallen asleep, their spirits can peek into the void, and deeper dreams can go further. Based on this, the wizards have gradually figured out a safer and more professional way.

"The word meditation originated in ancient times, from the words 'mind' and 'traction', and the word itself explains the meaning of meditation, which pulls the mind to the void. ”

At this point, Loren understood a little. Just as a coin has heads and tails, the world is also divided into two levels, spiritual and material, and is dual.

It is precisely because of the overlapping of the two levels that this world is corrupted by the Void - twisted cellars, mutated monsters, and even magic are all caused by the influence of the Void.

“...... To the creatures of this world, spirit and matter are two completely separate parts, and it goes without saying that at the slightest touch of yours will melt like mud falling into water......"

Loren suddenly remembered what the guy named Asriel had said, and if that was the case, he could explain his doubts, which is why Ain was so surprised to find out that he was unharmed.

But then Loren had a new question: what does it mean that the self, which is completely integrated with spirit and matter, should be the only existence in this world?

But should he really believe him? Indeed, the other party is almost equivalent to saving his own life, but Loren's natural suspicion still makes him maintain a suspicious attitude towards Asriel, especially the other party's weird and creepy smile, as if everything in himself is revealed in front of him......

All kinds of thoughts piled up in his mind, so it took Loren a long time to slowly calm down - such a distant thing is not what he should consider now, and the most practical thing at the moment should start from the basics.

"I'm sorry, meditation and the void are basically occult knowledge, my main focus is alchemy, and I don't need to know much about these, so I can only follow the script. Seeing Loren's contemplation, the little wizard said a little embarrassedly, "But if you're going to study alchemy, I'm ......."

"Thank you, but still don't need to. Loren smiled and shook his head, but he didn't want to disappoint the little wizard who trusted him so much: "But if I can, I'd like to try meditation." ”

"This can be ......" Ain's expression could still see a little loss, but he still took the initiative to help Loren: "My first meditation was a favor from that bastard of Isaac, so I still remember how he did it." ”

"Empty your mind, don't have superfluous thoughts, and relax as much as you can - the whole process is like a journey, you will fall into the sea of your own memories, and when you wake up again, it will be the time to step into the void. ”

With a faint anticipation, Loren closed his eyes and breathed slowly to relax his body. I was only vaguely aware that my forehead was lightly tapped, like ripples on the water, and the spirit that was still awake was instantly ethereal.

It's gray.

It's a really special feeling, Loren feels that he can "see" things around him, but he can't see himself, as if he has some kind of "God's perspective". Everything around seems to have lost its color, monotony, blankness, nothingness......

For the first time in his life, Loren didn't know how to describe his experience, as if he had suddenly fallen from the living world into a black-framed book on a white background - if you had to give an example, it was like a chair made of wood nailed up to a "word" composed of several letters and symbols!

This surprise and joy even caused Loren's consciousness to fluctuate slightly, and he had to restrain his overly excited mood, like a child looking at his new toy, carefully observing this world that was completely beyond his own concept.

In the words of the book "Step into Meditation", I am not really entering the void now, but only "wandering in my own mind" and building my own spiritual temple.

This is a must for all wizards - after all, meditation is only a means of contemplation and recovery, and it is not enough to venture into the void every time. And the spiritual temple is the product of such a compromise.

Strengthen one's memory, one's ability to control and recognize the void, one's mental sensitivity, and what Loren is most curious about and concerned about at the moment - any wizard who wants to use magic must now build it in his own spiritual hall.

It's really getting more and more interesting...... At first, Loren thought that the spiritual temple was a means of memory similar to the palace of thought, but it seemed that it was not limited to this. You have to design and construct it yourself to make it perfect, not just store your own memories.

And the masonry that built this "temple" is the power of the void. As for now, there is basically no foundation for this temple of mine, and it can barely be regarded as a construction site......

Calmly detached, the spirit and consciousness seemed to pass through the surging torrent, from the spiritual hall back to his body, the original void world regained color, the lost focus gradually returned to normal, and slowly opened his eyes.

Really...... Even if he regained consciousness, he still did not disconnect from the spiritual temple in his mind, and he could still clearly feel its existence. The corners of Loren's mouth lifted slightly, and the joy in his pupils flashed.

But when he looked sideways, it was already dark outside the window, and Loren almost blurted out, "How long has it been?!"

"It's been a whole day. The little wizard who was still sitting in place yawned, and his eyes showed tiredness: "It's okay, it's your first time meditating, and it's normal to not notice time." ”

"Let's do this today, and tomorrow Mentor Dalton will officially start teaching you some basics. Yawning, Ain Rand stood up with a stretch, "If you need help, my room is next door, remember to knock on the door if you need it." ”

"I will. Loren smiled as the little wizard left, and the smile on his face turned to excitement and ecstasy until the door closed again and the room returned to darkness.

"If the void is the abyss, magic is evil......" Loren muttered to himself while the moonlight outside the window curled the corners of his mouth.

"Then I'm already depraved by now!"