The entrance to the lab, located on the third floor of the Volcanic Castle, looks like the wooden doors of the surrounding taverns and houses - except for a sign that reads "Wizard's Lab, Do Not Trespass". Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

However, through that door, what unfolded in front of the girl's eyes was a scene that was almost imaginary.

Vanka Correns' laboratory was much larger and more complete than she had imagined - it was a small half-plane created by the old wizard's own hands, and the total area was probably no less than several hectares, if not out of sight. A spacious, white bungalow sits in the center of the area, with spotlessly clean white walls, apparently also made of secret art.

Yuffie followed the old wizard forward, looking around with a little excitement. She glanced at Lynn and Elena, their expressions on the same face as her.

She saw land or cultivation tanks with a lot of magical plants, as many experiments required fresh materials; Several large rectangular tanks that house a variety of creatures, or their organs, including a beating heart and a brain floating in a green solution; A wide variety of experimental equipment and instruments, all of which are powered by arcane arts, and their functions include detecting the operation of magic, performing certain mechanical or arcane processing of materials on behalf of wizards, and creating special environments suitable for certain arcane arts.

The vast array of raw materials, instruments, and other objects were densely and neatly arranged in the various rooms of the laboratory, most of which she had seen or used in the college's laboratories, but many more that she had never seen.

This is where the true power of the old wizard lies. Unlike warlocks, wizards use a variety of precise and rigorous means to turn occultism into a rigorous discipline. They still pay attention to their own strength, but they also attach importance to the use of "foreign objects". For now, though, talent is still essential to become a wizard or a witch.

The old wizard who entered the laboratory seemed to be a completely different person. He wore a light gray robe, tied his long gray hair back to his head, and his eyes seemed to radiate a scorching light. He walked up to Yuffie and looked her up and down with interest.

"I heard Eskar say that you have twice entered the spiritual network created by Gid Sheen?"

Yuffie nodded, "Yes, but that network has been destroyed, I'm afraid I can't get back in." ”

"Don't worry, it's good that you have this experience." The old wizard chuckled, "Actually, it's not hard to create a network like this, and it doesn't require anyone else's soul. He pointed to a strange-looking machine, "The so-called spiritual network is just an area in the spirit world that resonates with specific magic bands for the soul to stay in temporarily. ”

Yuffie nodded, "So, there is also a network of souls among the warriors of the Empire's 'immortal body'?" ”

"That's right. It's just that, according to my observations, the network is very close to them, and their souls are not completely detached from their bodies. Vanka touched his chin, "So the purpose of the antidote is to completely liberate the souls of those people from the spiritual network by the simplest means possible. ”

“…… This should work on their bodies - we don't have time to find out where that network is. In addition, we need to stimulate their physical will a little to ensure that their souls return intact. After a few minutes, the old wizard finally finished his tirade and raised his chin to Yuffe, "I need someone with some experience to test the effects of the drug, would you like to do me a favor?" ”

It's not a good job. However, the curiosity that belonged to the wizard made it impossible for her to refuse Vanka's request. She looked at Lynn and nodded earnestly.

"Take one with me, I've been with her once." Lin said with a big grin, she seemed to be quite close to the head of the house since she was in the academy, "And you have to make sure that we can come back safely." ”

"What about this...... the old wizard stroked his hair, "experiments are always risky, but I can assure you that you won't have much of a problem. ”

"Okay." Lin rolled her eyes, "Then as a reward, you will give me a copy of the drug formula you analyzed." ”

"That's nature." Vanka laughed, "Time still waits for no one, let's start now." ”

At this time, all she could do was believe in the strength of this legendary wizard. Yuffie comforted herself, relaxed, and lay flat on a soft test table, allowing the old wizard to place the various instruments and sensors all over her body.

"Speaking of which, what can I do?" Elena's voice was heard from the side.

"You're a nun of San Leon." Vanka glanced at the traveling nun, "Give them two blessing spells, as well as a mind that increases their thinking activity and perception - in fact, I can do all of this, but the side effects of the magic are a little smaller!" ”

Elena did what she said. The power of the magic gradually melted into Yufie's body, making her mind clearer and her perception of her surroundings sharper. Of course, it also made her feel it more clearly...... The old wizard's current excitement.

"Concentrate your mind and perceive your own soul with the meditation techniques that the academy has taught you. You're absolutely fine! ”

She closed her eyes slightly, constricting all her perceptions and removing all thoughts from her mind. Suddenly she felt light, and her surroundings turned into an infinite pale blue, with only another figure by her side—she knew it was Lynn.

"Try to use the secret art there, whatever you can." Somehow, the old wizard's thoughts reached here, "I need to analyze the resonance frequency and stability of this space!"

They did as they were told. After a few minutes, a wave of sleepiness struck, and when he regained his vision, the old wizard's serious face appeared in front of him.

"Is that space just now the same as the spiritual network you've seen?" Vanka asked hurriedly.

Yu Fei pondered for a moment, then told the other party about the slight difference he had perceived. Lynn also added her experience on the side.

"Alright, let's move on." Vanka let out a breath with no intention of taking a break, "First of all, adjust to close to the same." Then I will try to disconnect you from the Internet using secret techniques based on the measured resonance frequency. Once you've mastered the means of removal, you can try to create the corresponding antidote! ”

"Okay, we'll leave it to you for the time being, anyway." Lynn half-jokingly said, "You're going to be in charge, Headmaster." ”

……

Two days later, Yuffie threw herself on the soft bed with a tired face. On the other side of the bed, her friend didn't look much better.

During this time, the old wizard tried all kinds of spiritual secret techniques on the two of them, including some physical means and simple potions. In addition, she didn't close her eyes for nearly two days and two nights, even she who didn't need to sleep and Lin, whose physical strength was far beyond ordinary people, felt like her mind was stuffed with butter at this time.

However, in the intervening two days, they had learned a lot of knowledge and experience from the old wizard. Some of the theories were written down on paper, but more were Vanka. Collens' own demonstration of the secret arts. The undigested knowledge swirled in her mind, making her reluctant to fall asleep and lose some of her precious memories.

"You ...... Okay? Elena asked with concern as she handed them two glasses of sugar water.

The warm liquid with a sweet smell dispelled her tiredness a little, and she struggled to sit up, "It's not a big problem, just take a rest and you'll be fine." Speaking of which, is the antidote complete? ”

"Anyway, the head of the house said that the collection was almost there." Lynn gulped down the sugar water and replied weakly, "I can probably see why he's called a 'madman'...... With such a terrifying energy, it's no wonder he can become such a great wizard. ”

"One day we can too, after all, we have a lot of time." Yuffie smiled, "But for now, just leave the rest to the head of the house." ”

"Yes, someday......" her friend's voice faded away, and she turned her head to find that the blonde girl had fallen asleep at some point.