"I have asked him to make the storage with the new materials. It should be ready in three days," said Vivian while putting down her coat.
Meanwhile, Nathan and Charlotte were already discussing the things Nathan wanted to know.
"I see. An alien sealed inside the sea…" Charlotte rubbed her cheek. "I can't think of anything."
"What are you guys talking about?" Vivian took a seat next to them.
"We're talking about how little we know about the aliens, even after five hundred years," Charlotte explained.
"Well, that's because we really don't know much." Vivian nodded. "Although the academy taught you about aliens, it's mostly about the aliens' characteristics and appearance.
"Meanwhile, the general information about the aliens themselves is not included. That's because we still haven't figured out anything about them.
"They suddenly appeared five hundred years ago and continuously attacked this world. We didn't know why they wanted to annihilate us."
Nathan frowned, recalling what Layfon said back then. "Then, Teacher… Do you know about the portal?"
"Who mentioned it?" Vivian's expression abruptly turned grim.
"Vice Commander Layfon."
Vivian covered her face with her palm. "Portals. It's just a theory that people come up with because of a certain mission.
"In the past, three world-class summoners dive deeper inside the alien territory to seek the first portal that's been opened by the aliens, which symbolizes the beginning of their invasion.
"These three world-class summoners represent three kingdoms and they've agreed to information if the expedition succeeds.
"Unfortunately, they never heard anything about them again."
Nathan felt something was wrong. "So, they thought they entered the portal and couldn't return?"
"Yes." Vivian nodded. "Well, there were other theories back then. It was said deep in their territory, there was a being stronger than an elite class alien. However, each of these three individuals had a track record of being able to defeat an elite class alien by themselves. The leader even fought two elite class aliens by himself.
"Hence, the probability of an elite class mutant is overruled. Instead, they believe there's an alien surpassing the elite class alien.
"If you think about it, it's more plausible, considering there's an even stronger alien that can create a gate between this world and their world.
"As such, there might be multiple portals out there, which are the gateway to enter the alien world. And these strong aliens are protecting those portals."
Nathan noticed there wasn't a single mention of the black cell. "Still, if they have all those strong beings, why don't they invade us right away? With their strength, it's not impossible to decimate us, no?"
Vivian nodded. "Indeed. No one really knows the truth. However, after hearing you mention another land across the sea, I can't help but wonder if there's indeed a land out there. That land fights the alien fiercely, forcing the aliens to guard the portal instead.
"Or maybe there's something we can learn from them… They might even know aliens more than us."
"I guess visiting them is necessary in the future. Then again, I'm planning to do it with her."
"Her?" Vivian squinted her eyes.
"Who else has the strength to cross the ocean? I'm talking about your seniors." Nathan raised a finger. "I don't really want to bring up the tragedy you want to forget, but it's said the people who caused it originally came from outside this continent."
"…" Vivian fell silent for a moment. "So, that's how it is."
Nathan shrugged. "In any case, we're planning to take down the Divine Hand first before thinking about crossing the ocean. Do you want to go as well, Master?"
Vivian never gave that answer. She instead shifted the topic. "Anyway, what do you want to know about the magic circle?"
"Before that, I think it's fair to tell you about the element I want to have." Nathan raised a finger, deciding to drop that sensitive topic.
"Indeed. What kind of element do you want, Husband?" Charlotte's eyes flashed.
"!!!" Vivian raised her head before nodding her head. "Interesting."
"Time, huh? That's a rather unique element you want to get." Charlotte paused for a moment. "You plan to wield it with a magic circle?"
"I guess. But I don't know much about a magic circle, so I can't really say much about it."
"Fair enough. Magic circle is taught at the end of your second year because you needed an element before proceeding to it." It wasn't Vivian who deliberately stopped him from learning about magic circles. Learning about it was just useless if they didn't have the ability to make it.
"Magic circle, huh?" Charlotte raised two fingers. "How do you plan to use it? Are you going to use the already established magic circle, or do you plan to create a new one?"
"What's the difference?" Nathan tilted his head.
"Basically, a magic circle is the complete version!" This time, it was Vivian who answered his question. "The basic form of a magic circle is a magic seal. This magic seal is an empty circle that can be adjusted to create a new form. This is the creation of an original magic.
"However, creating one is easier said than done. There are several things you need to add before being able to create a magic circle.
"As for the complete magic circle, it's a universal magic circle that can be used and adjusted depending on its element. If you think about it, you can see a lot of people using the fireball magic circle, right? Meanwhile, an ice element user will shoot out an icicle as an equivalent to fireball magic."
"Now that you mention it… it's true." Nathan confirmed it with a nod.
"That's just a universal magic circle being adjusted to your element. Meanwhile, the original magic circle is your own creation. Even if you manage to establish it, there might be an error, which makes it unable to be activated.
"Of course, a new magic is preferable simply due to how little your opponent will know about it.
"At the same time, you can also utilize your element without a magic circle. The purpose of a magic circle is similar to an amplifier anyway. It's a good addition, but not mandatory."