Chapter 32
Magic crystals. Originally, they were like gemstones on the continent, belonging to the category of noble decorations, never used for slaughter. It wasn’t until recent years that the Archmage Alan of the Strip Empire discovered that magic crystals could conduct and amplify the power of magic. Research on magic crystals began, and eventually, they were used to store magic for use. The higher the purity of the magic crystal, the stronger its storage capacity and magic amplification. Since then, the use of magic crystals shifted to warfare.
Needless to say, the total mining volume of magic crystals is small. Most magic crystals can only reach C-rank. Only a tiny portion can reach A-rank. S-rank magic crystals, which are at the top of the pyramid, are even rarer than phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.
Most magic crystals contain impurities. Given their value, even C-rank magic crystals wouldn’t appear casually in public. However, it is not uncommon for mages above the Orichalcum rank to possess magic crystals.
Of course, there are exceptions, and those are the nobles. Fully implementing the idea that money means willfulness, the glittering magic crystal rings on their hands are not only dazzling and beautiful decorations but also possess the ability to activate magic. As long as a trace of magic power is injected to activate them, they can unleash magic completely beyond their own magic power level. Weak commoners can only be unilaterally ravaged.
Most magic crystal rings cannot activate magic continuously. The loaded magic mostly belongs to one-time consumption magic, but they can be reloaded without limit.
The ‘that’ brought up is the Giant Magic Crystal Cannon.
The barrel is translucent throughout, with large red magic crystals built inside. The cannon body is equipped with a pressure control lever, which can automatically unload used magic crystals to achieve continuous magic firing.
Several lancers’ horses pulled ropes, dragging this huge object. The iron wheels plowed furrows into the ground. Although buffed with 《A-Rank Enhancement · Third Tier Magic · Lightness》, it was still slightly heavy. The weight of this magic crystal cannon can be imagined.
A barrel full of magic crystals attracted the attention of all soldiers. They probably had never seen such large pieces of magic crystals in their lives.
Ten Giant Magic Crystal Cannons were ready.
Mages wearing Imperial mage robes gathered near the magic crystal cannons.
“General Glenn, preparations complete. Please give the order.”
Adjutant Alfred reported to Glenn.
“Listen to my order! Magic Crystal Cannons, fire! Ten-round volley! Target: Misty Forest!”
Glenn’s deep and resonant voice echoed through the entire forest.
Imperial mages began to inject magic power into the Giant Magic Crystal Cannons.
Huge red magic circles appeared at the muzzle of the barrels.
《Rank A · Sixth Tier Magic · Anti-Army Flame Pillar》 × 10
Scorching pillars of flame surged out from the magic circles, spraying toward the Misty Forest. Tongues of fire licked at the trees, forming huge flames and emitting bursts of black smoke.
Seeing this magnificent scene, the soldiers cheered for no apparent reason.
It was a strange sight—
The outer forest was safe and sound, but the inside was burning fiercely. The burning of a large number of trees should have emitted tremendous heat, yet the soldiers on the outskirts of the Misty Forest couldn’t feel even a trace of heat. Even the generated black smoke didn’t drift outward.
Only a small number of trees did not burn, nor were there signs of large numbers of animals fleeing.
To twist the principles of reality, only magic can do it.
In front of the charred charcoal, only a few thin, wing-like walls of air remained.
“An illusion? In other words, a barrier… Quick, call old Mr. Darren over.”
