167 Is This a Test? (1/2)

Back in the Divine Realm, spirit energy had been the main source of energy used by Artificers to activate their runic inscriptions due to its versatile nature to transform accordingly. Furthermore, runic inscriptions had no requirements for user. Even ordinary people could use runic inscriptions because it did not need anyone to fuel it. It was capable of absorbing energy of heaven and earth to activate its effects.

However, there was clear difference between the runic inscriptions Leon knew and the runic inscriptions on levitation stones of this world. The runic inscriptions he knew had its runic lines filled with crystalized spirit energy, while the runic lines on levitation stones were devoid of such source of energy. It must be deriving its energy elsewhere.

”Do you have any other suggestions, Leon?” Amelia asked. It was clear that she valued Leon's opinion.

Although it seemed like Leon's suggestions were useless and there was no progress, it gave them a general direction to focus in. Perhaps, Leon had more inspirational suggestions for them. The Duke grumbled on one side as he cleaned his blackened face.

”Ahem, I need to take a look at the levitation stones, before coming up anymore ideas. I wonder if there's a spare one lying around the workshop for me to look at?” Leon asked with embarrassment.

”Hmph! There's no spare, but we do have some airships idling in the Capital's airspace. I will take you to see one in action.” Ignis said.

”Be quick, I believe the airships were scheduled to depart for Blackrock City to collect supplies.” Amelia reminded.

”Right. Let's go, boy. Make haste!” Ignis hushed.

Leon followed the Duke to the dock on the top floor. Two of the three airships in the Capital had already departed. Fortunately, the last airship had not departed yet and was still parked at the dock. However, it was getting ready to leave.

…

Under the Duke's orders, the airship's departure was delayed as they boarded the airship and headed to the main engine room, where the levitation stone was located.

”Well? Amazing isn't it?” Ignis grinned, before adding warily, ”You can only look at it as is. I'm not taking it apart for you. It's not possible, so don't think about it.”

They already wasted a levitation stone once when they tried dismantling it for study, they would not waste another. At least, not unless they had levitation stones to spare.

Looking at the Duke's expression, Leon shook his head with a small chuckle. He had no intention of asking such a request. There was no need to. He just needs to send out his divine sense and sweep the levitation stone to understand its structural layout in its entirety.

From this, Leon could see that the ancient civilization's knowledge of runes was very advanced and sophisticated. The runic lines weren't filled with crystalized spirit energy, but it was conducive of energy. The runic lines in front of him was shimmering with the azure light of spirit energy, causing Leon to slightly salivate. The lack of spirit energy in this world was one of his biggest dilemmas.

When Leon swept the levitation stone with his divine sense, he was tempted by greed before he forcefully suppressed it. At the center of the levitation stone laid a spirit stone, the runic inscription's source of power.

Leon swept the levitation stone a few more times and committed its structure to memory. With the Lancaster's pace of research, they may not be able to replicate the levitation stone even after a few hundred years. The complexity of the interior exceeded his expectation.

It's best if he draws up the blueprint of levitation stone for the Lancasters and save themselves hundreds of years of time. However, there was another problem. They would still be lacking the spirit stones to activate the runes.

Leon could only hope that they would be able to excavate the spirit stones from the underground mines.

”Let's head back. I have seen everything.”

The Duke shrugged at Leon's words and nodded. He couldn't understand what Leon meant by everything, but he didn't ask and just left thing as is. The boy probably wouldn't explain to him anyway.

In fact, the Duke's line of thinking was correct. Leon would not explain his divine sense abilities, but he would not let it stop him from using it either, allowing him to be shrouded in a layer of mystery. He would do what needs to be done for the development of the kingdom. Strengthening the country was a means of protection for himself and those around him against the unknown threats. There was also the demon race that he had not seen a shadow of.

”How was it? Do you have any suggestions after seeing the levitation stone in action?”

Amelia asked excitedly after seeing Leon and Ignis return. Levitation stone research making some headway was naturally something to be excited about. However, she was immediately disappointed when Leon shook his head.

”I need a pen and paper, lots of paper.” Leon stated.