Arcane Calendar, Year 713, Flower Month, 28th.
First, I tried changing the casting materials for "Gravity Compression," replacing the original iron filings with detergent and small stones, and even attempted it without any casting materials.
But the casting effects, except with iron filings, were very unstable.
It makes sense; after all, the purpose of "casting materials" is to maintain the stability of magic power within the magic model.
Then I took it a step further, attempting to omit the magic model entirely without using any materials, directly channeling the magic power through the Magic Net.
The experiment failed.
Without the magic model as a terminal, no matter how much magic power is drawn from the Magic Net, it remains nothing but pure magic particles, without any added effects.
Arcane Calendar, Year 713, Xia Dynasty Month, 15th.
I began to ponder the relationship between casting materials, magic models, the Magic Net, and Spellcasters.
What is the principle behind spells, exactly?
Is it only about adhering to the experiences left by predecessors in magic books, rigidly using casting materials measured down to the gram, and sketching out complex models without understanding their rationale, drawing magic power from the intangible Magic Net—is it just that?
If casting materials can be replaced and magic models can be omitted, then what about the Magic Net?
Arcane Calendar, Year 713, Xia Dynasty Month, 27th.
I began to think about the essence of Gravity Magic.
Is it about adjusting the density of the Earth Element in the air to increase or decrease the pressure effect on objects;
Or adjusting the flow rate of ether to weaken or strengthen the gravitational constraints of the Material Realm;
Arcane Calendar, Year 713, Sun Moon, 10th.
No need for any casting materials, no need to simulate a magic model, nor to connect with the Magic Net.
I eliminated all superfluous steps in "Gravity Compression," retaining only the simplest, most essential parts, using spiritual power to manipulate the magic particles in the air.
If that’s the case, what is the point of the Magic Net’s existence?
Arcane Calendar, Year 713, Sun Moon, 21st.
Although the spell was successful, the laboratory did not detect changes in the density of the Earth Element or in ether turbulence.
So what is this so-called "gravity" or "attraction"?
Arcane Calendar, Year 713, Withered Moon, 13th.
Today, during a break at work, I shared my doubts with my mentor.
A peculiar expression appeared on his face, one I hadn’t seen in my entire year at the Mage Tower.
Arcane Calendar, Year 713, Withered Moon, 15th.
Burges helped me pack and slipped a few Gold Coins into my bundle, which I only found when I returned to my rented room.
He’s a good person, I’ll remember him.
Arcane Calendar, Year 714, Deep Winter Month, 2nd.
Liya now works two jobs every day, leaving before dawn and returning late at night, it’s tough for her.
I thought about doing some work within my ability to help with household expenses.
But she told me to focus on my research and not to get distracted.
I will definitely take good care of her.
Arcane Calendar, Year 714, Winter Claw Month, 13th.
Even without the specialized equipment in the Mage Tower, the most basic experiments can still be conducted.
Arcane Calendar, Year 714, Winter Claw Month, 30th.
The feather quill floating under gravitational force suddenly reminded me of the leaves floating unsteadily on the water surface.
Not related to ether, nor the Earth Element.
The magic power merely acts as a catalyst within it.
Is it something that exists in the air, invisible and flowing?
Arcane Calendar, Year 714, Dusk Claw Moon, 25th.
Making the feather quill and ink bottle float to the same height, with all other conditions unchanged, the latter requires more concentration and magic power.
Is it a difference of weight?
Arcane Calendar, Year 714, Snow Melting Month, 21st.
"Gravity" itself does not exist because of magic.
The so-called Gravity Magic merely uses magic particles as a catalyst to change the magnitude of gravity exerted on things.
It’s like an invisible river, and what Spellcasters can do is temporarily alter or slow its course.
I seem to have discovered the pattern within it.
Yet when I try to utilize what I have summarized—like a Legendary Mage in the tales of Minstrels—and create magic, diverting a tributary from the river,