Although humankind cannot directly absorb the Magic Element like Magic Creatures can, Professionals who reach a certain Level can also enhance their own strength using similar methods. For example, some Spellcasters who excel in the Fire Element will specifically go to volcanic regions to train, using the environmental Traits to increase their affinity with the Fire Element.
As for a Hero with a Magic Creature Transformation that can even respond to summons, the impact of the environment is likely even deeper.
"Maybe the Hero has the aptitude for Star Power." The Fourteenth Princess smiled after finding a reasonable explanation.
"I see..." The Hero nodded in response, sighing half with agreement, half with disappointment.
She possesses Phoenix Power equivalent to the Sun Incarnation and inheritance from the Pure White Moon, indeed relating to the Stars.
However, this also means that her current mentally clear Status is just a temporary Illusion brought on by the power of meteor, similar to how she functions better during the day; this "smartness" is merely the difference between memorizing a book in three minutes versus five minutes.
If you talk about being impressive, it indeed is impressive. But essentially, it's like how a Knowledge Hunter can record an entire library but is unable to develop new Magic. The speed of thought and intelligence isn't necessarily related.
"But since you feel in good Status, it proves that the Meteor probably isn't a harmful substance." The Fourteenth Princess speculated.
"Let's go ahead and take a look. It's just up ahead." Freed from the Illusion of becoming smarter, the Hero nodded.
The interlude about "why the Hero feels they've become smarter" didn't last long. The Hero, having paused briefly to get an answer, once again clasped the Fourteenth Princess's hand and continued moving towards the site of the comet impact.
As they gradually approached their destination, the forest environment became increasingly disarrayed.
Collapsed giant trees, charred trunks, and ahead a faint glow of fire flickered, while the air was thick with the scent of ash and the shimmering Magic Element dots in the atmosphere grew denser, like a sky full of Stars scattered around them.
Though the fire hadn't spread widely, the brightness in this area had reached a level sufficient for the Fourteenth Princess to clearly see the surrounding scenery, eliminating the need for spell-induced light sources.
[Color of the Meteorite Gem]
Approximately ten meters ahead was a crater the size of a small house, and in the center of the meteorite crater, a hazy light of ochre-yellow was flowing slowly—thick enough Magic Element from beyond the skies to nearly become tangible.
"What devastation, so this is the power of a meteor." The Fourteenth Princess murmured softly, catching the burning smell in the air.
"It's not that bad, is it? There's no Pollution or anything." The Hero sniffed, speaking in a relaxed tone that differed from the Fourteenth Princess's perspective.
The impact force of the meteor was naturally significant. If it had been any closer to the camp, the people there could have been affected, with potential casualties.
However, from her point of view, the meteor's power wasn't unimaginable, nor was it beyond human reach.
She estimated that the size of this crater was roughly equivalent to the power of a High-tier Magic, and if she prepared earnestly, she could punch a similar hole herself.
"Moreover, the Magic Element brought by the meteor has already started to dissipate. The Magic Element environment of this nature itself is neutralizing it, and soon, this place should return to normal again."
Although it was hard to discern with the naked eye, the Hero keenly perceived that the Magic Element dots emanating from the meteorite crater had already begun to decrease.
In her view, it is quite normal for natural disasters to occur in nature, as long as it isn't the irreparable destructive pollution like the Corrupted Phoenix, or obviously intentional human catastrophes like the Magic Cloud Undercurrent, then it's all manageable.
Recognizing the difference in perspective with the Hero, the Fourteenth Princess nodded slightly, expressing her agreement.
Then, she expressed with slight apology, "In that case, Hero, I'll wait here; if we get any closer, the Demon-locking Ring might not withstand it."
"No worries, I'll properly seal that meteor." The Hero exuberantly agreed without hesitation and ran swiftly into the deep pit ahead.
The slender silhouette of the girl was directly engulfed by the ochre-yellow light, disappearing from the Fourteenth Princess's sight.
Yet the intense glow from the Magic Element seemed to bear no effect on the Hero; instead, the light visibly dimmed the moment she dashed in.
The Fourteenth Princess stood on site, waiting quietly, her expression showing no signs of worry.
And after roughly a few minutes, the thick ochre-yellow glow in the meteorite crater began turning Transparent, almost disappearing shortly after.
The bright Moonlight beamed down, illuminating the pit clearly.
Before long, the Hero's figure reappeared before the Fourteenth Princess, holding a Water Ball in both hands, the joy in her sapphire eyes arched as she ran towards her.
The Fourteenth Princess's gaze focused, landing on that Water Ball—in which the meteor, originally encased in Meteorite Iron, had revealed its true form after being washed by the forceful water pressure.
In the pink pupils of the Fourteenth Princess, the unremarkable-looking stone block within the Water Ball was reflected.
"This is the meteor?"
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3. Abnormal Swamp (Space)
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