Chapter 357

Summary of previous part only for context: This is the first part of the chapter.

Translation: Hwangseong Empire Magic Department Research Room. The vast amount of magical research materials stored in the Magic Department was enough to make one wonder if they could ever see it all in their lifetime, even though it was limited to dimensional magic. However, being able to access the imperial magic department's materials was not just a matter of being able to wander around a library where valuable books were stored. Professional wizards who had already understood and internalized all of these books could be called upon at any time for help in understanding the content, and experts who could provide concrete research materials for abstract questions could also be sought out. Harryott was truly studying like an emperor. "Heosu Dimension?" "Yes, Your Highness." So Harryott was feeling the realization that she was actually a noblewoman, even among the nobility, for the first time in a long time. In the temple, she was bullied and harassed by a beggarly rascal, but she was originally such a person. The imperial magic department's research wizards, who had powerful authority and prestige, called her "Your Highness" and did not hesitate to speak as much as possible, fearing that she might resist. Of course, it was a bit strange even if there were no beggarly rascals. There were not only the prince and princess of the same grade, but also the prince of Kernstatt in the Duke's family. It was also prohibited by the rules to press someone down by their status, and even if it were possible, there were classmates who were equally powerful or similar to oneself. Therefore, Harryott was studying happily, feeling her noble self-esteem being filled for the first time in a long time. Harryott tilted her head at the words mentioned just now. Heosu Dimension. When she asked for an explanation about the part she couldn't understand while looking into the Warp Gate system, that was the answer she got. "For example, it refers to the form of a dimension that is assumed to exist but does not actually exist." "Hmm... assuming it exists even though it doesn't?" "Yes." "Why on earth do we need such a concept?" The research wizard began to explain slowly in response to Harryott's question. "Bidirectional one-time dimensions do not require such a concept. It is a structure that closes after a certain period of time once activated. However, the Warp Gate system is a shared system of permanent multidirectional dimensions." The researcher drew a picture on the paper on the table with a pen, as if to make it easier to understand. [Gate - Gate] "If it's this structure, it's easier to make it one-time. There's no reason to set up the concept of a Heosu dimension. Setting aside the complexity of magic itself, isn't the structure itself simple? There's only one connection between the gates, right?" "That's right." "But if you think about three gates becoming connected, how many connection paths will there be between the gates?" "Three, right?" Assuming there are three gates, A, B, and C, the connections between each gate would be A-B, A-C, and B-C, for a total of three. Since the connection is bidirectional, the order of the gates is irrelevant. "What if there were four?" "There would be six." Like that. "Wouldn't the number of connection paths between Warp Gates increase exponentially as the number of gates increases?"

"Yes, that's correct."

"While not all Warp Gates are connected in this way, the number of connection paths between gates alone exceeds 200,000."

"...That's an incredible amount."

The researcher's explanation left Harryott in awe. The concept of a virtual map called the Heosu Dimension was necessary for the Warp Gate system, which was the largest magical system in the continent's history. The understanding of this virtual dimension was essential to accessing the magic of the Warp Gate. The researcher showed Harryott a massive map filled with complex strings of information about the connections and properties of each gate. Harryott was amazed by the concept of a non-existent dimension and asked the researcher if it truly existed. The researcher explained that the Heosu Dimension was a virtual concept created to aid future wizards and modern researchers in their understanding of the Warp Gate system. However, some people now question whether the Heosu Dimension truly does not exist, as the basic principle of connecting spaces through magic remains the same regardless of the number of gates. The researcher also explained that there is a space between gates that must be skipped over to connect them, even though the gates themselves do not physically exist. "However, gates themselves cannot be touched or physically interacted with, as they only allow passage through them. While they can be controlled and manipulated, it is unclear whether the phenomenon of gates belongs to reality or not. Some argue that the Heosu Dimension, a virtual dimension created to aid in understanding the connections between gates, may actually exist due to the saturation of the Warp Gate system. However, this is just speculation. The important thing is that the Warp Gate system has been rapidly spreading without proper verification of its potential dangers. Despite the differing opinions among wizards, the convenience of the Warp Gate system has made it an indispensable part of society. However, if used for malicious purposes, the system could bring about disaster. Therefore, understanding the Heosu Dimension and the Warp Gate system could potentially lead to misuse. Although the researcher and Harryott both believe that the Warp Gate system is dangerous, it has become an essential part of society that cannot be eliminated. After collecting books on the subject of marriage magic, Harryott, Tana, and Charlotte returned to the imperial capital." "I told the commander that we found nothing in the labyrinth. We just said that we returned safely. Those who saw what we discovered were not there because the books were wrapped in advance and transported. We decided to keep the underground labyrinth of the Demon King's castle a secret because we gained confidence in something we couldn't be sure of. What is embedded in Charlotte's body is the soul of the Demon King. Charlotte's current state is no different from that of an Archdemon. The Demon King separated his soul with the marriage magic and merged it with Charlotte's soul. Charlotte will ask reliable royal wizards to analyze the marriage magic to find a way to separate it. 'Good job, Reinhardt. Thank you.' '...I didn't do anything.' I didn't directly help Charlotte. Tana and Charlotte seemed eager to return to the palace as soon as possible to start analyzing what they had obtained. There was nothing I could do by staying longer. Before someone noticed us, I said goodbye to them and went my way. I gained more from this return to the Demon King's castle than Charlotte did. There was a bunker in the underground of the Demon King's castle. Therefore, Bali would not have died. And through the numerous magic books there, we could bring out Kantus Magna. However, I also had a lot of concerns. What did Bali do in the past? Kantus Magna and Bali may be unrelated, or one of them may be related, or both may be related. Did Bali also try to contact Kantus Magna like me? Let's assume that. Bali contacted Kantus Magna with the numerous magic she had, and Kantus Magna finally completed Akasha through that magic and caused something. That's the Gate incident. It's a big leap. But I can't be sure that it's not. And one thing I regret. Marriage magic. There was clearly a story about the fusion of souls. Charlotte must have been a victim of that. Lucynil wants a soul. Could the answer to how to give a soul to a being without a soul be in marriage magic? Charlotte was the first thing that came to mind, but after thinking about it, marriage magic could be a magic that Lucynil needs as well. But all the magic books about marriage magic have left my hands for now. If we find a way to return the books and find a way to restore Charlotte's condition, can we get the marriage magic books back? If we do, what excuse should we make? I didn't think it was a hasty decision, but I hope I can help Lucynil as he is helping me. The underground labyrinth of the Demon King's castle. Bunker. We will have to share it with Lucynil and his collaborators and make a decision about Kantus Magna." "Oh, you're back." Ellen stared at me in the lobby of the Royal Class dormitory. "You're the one who came. Where did you go?" She asked, but didn't seem to want an answer. I whispered to her about Charlotte's problem, and she seemed surprised that I spoke up. Ellen thanked me and showed me a cloak she had, which turned out to be Lapelt, the cloak of the Sun God. She said her mother gave it to her in case she had to fight the Demon King.