38. Talking and Laughing

The principle of Doom's mimicry spell on Merlin is not complicated.

Aside from those cumbersome descriptions and nagging introductions, this is actually a spell that converts energy and magic.

As Dum said, in the field of traditional magic, there is a very famous point of view. The spellcasters in ancient Greece once proposed that everything in the world contains magic power. As long as you find the right way, you can turn common magic Any energy is converted into magic that can be used by wizards.

This sounds simple, but it is very difficult to do.

The nature of energy and energy is very different. It is possible to convert a certain type of energy into magic power, but it is very difficult to find a "universal formula" for the conversion of energy and magic.

This hypothesis once baffled many talented spellcasters, but before meeting Doom, Merlin hadn't heard of any school of spellcasters who had completed this research.

And this His Majesty the King from Latvinia in front of him really gave Merlin a big surprise.

He completed the formula of magic and energy conversion. Although from Merlin's point of view, this formula is not perfect, and the conversion efficiency of energy and magic power is very poor, but Dum still achieved what the predecessors failed to do.

Just judging from the gold content of this spell, Doom's talent in magic is far superior to that of Merlin. Although it is not unprecedented, it has surpassed most of the spellcasters of the time.

Fifteen minutes later, Merlin moved his fingers and stood in the center of a magic circle that Dum had just completed.

This magic circle is a bit weird, because it is completely made of steel. Dum engraved some magic runes on a whole steel plate, making it a complete magic system.

But the ring-shaped steel plate itself is a part of a large mechanical system, it can be controlled to move back and forth, and forms a more complex activity system with several other ring structures.

"It's a transforming system of magnetic fields and energy."

Icarus knew that Merlin's physics level was not high, so she projected a simple design drawing in front of Merlin's eyes, and used the simulated projection to explain to Merlin:

"The system designed by Mr. Dum can control the magnetic field to dilute the concentration of the extracted dangerous energy, allowing it to spread around the system in a more stable state. I don't quite understand the steel magic circle under your feet. The meaning of these runes, but I guess, it should be a magic circle that manipulates the direction of energy flow."

"After this system is activated, the energy extracted from Dr. Reed's four people will be introduced into the space under your feet, and then through the conversion of energy and magic, they will be transformed from dangerous uncontrollable energy into usable magic."

Icarus sighed:

"I don't know how you wizards will evaluate this system, but as far as I feel, Lord Doom is really not talking big. He combined magic and technology."

"Yeah, he's pretty good."

Merlin also looked at Dum who was adjusting the parameters at the back of the console. There was a gleam in his eyes, just like the eyes of a scumbag when he saw a top student. He said:

"He can create his own spells, and what he creates is not the kind of trick-like spells, but rather high-level spells with real gold content. He alone solved the problems that have plagued the wizarding world for hundreds of years."

"This guy is a genius, whether in technology or magic, he is a genius."

Merlin shook his head and said:

"This world is really going to be chaotic. Guys like them will jump out one after another."

"Are you jealous, Merlin?"

Icarus' voice softened, and she said softly:

"Actually, don't be jealous of him, Merlin, you also have your own advantages."

"for example?"

Merlin said blankly:

"Is there a variety of contracts and curses on me? Oh, from this point of view, I am indeed a 'genius'."

"Are you ready?"

As soon as Merlin complained about himself, Doom raised his head, and His Majesty the King asked in a deep voice:

"I'm going to start."

Merlin gestured an ok gesture, he took a deep breath, pulled out his wand, his own magic power was mobilized, and the uncomplicated mana model of the mimicry spell was outlined bit by bit.

Five seconds later, Doom glanced at Susan in pain in the biological cabin, and he typed a line of instructions on the console with his armored fingers.

"click"

The steel magic circle under Merlin's feet made a soft sound, and amidst the injection of energy, the four composite steel rings in front of his eyes began to rotate in different directions, making people dazzled.

And as the first wave of energy extracted from Reed's biological cabin poured into the magic circle, the mechanical system where Merlin was standing seemed to be lifted up by an invisible force, lifting him into the air at a height of 3 meters.

The ring-shaped equipment around the steel plate he was standing on began to accelerate. In the collision of magnetic field and energy, and in the beating of dazzling seven-color electric arcs, a layer of blue light curtain visible to the naked eye was covered outside this large system.

At this moment, Merlin seemed to be enveloped by a large, rapidly vibrating soap bubble.

However, the energy weakened by the magnetic field, but still manic, poured into his body from his feet, and was quickly blessed on the mana model at the top of the wand. The energy and magic power began to transform. On the tip of the slightly trembling wand, a drop of blue liquid Appeared quietly.

It was the embodiment of pure magic materialized.

"The transformation speed is too fast! Slow down!"

Dum, who has been staring at the console data projection, said in a deep voice:

"Control the direction of the magic power, the third, seventh, and twenty-ninth nodes of the mana model are still empty, fill them up"

"Slow down!"

"It's still too fast! Slow it down, yes, keep this frequency, it's perfect!"

Doom was like a magic teacher training his disciples' ability to cast spells. He kept giving instructions, but Merlin didn't have the mind or the energy to refute Doom.

This is the first time he has used the mimicry spell, and it is not an easy job to control the conversion of energy and magic power, he must concentrate on it.

And as the conversion process continued, in the four biological cabins used as energy sources, the conditions of the four of Reed were also improving.

Their too large and rapidly growing energy was extracted, and their suppressed and painful will and spirit also got a chance to rest.

The speed of Susan's fading and reappearing has obviously slowed down, and the illusory body has also shown signs of solidification.

The whole body lost its shape, Reed, who was like a large meatball, was also recovering his body shape bit by bit, like a balloon that was leaking.

And the ever-growing rocks on the stone man itself are dissipating bit by bit, just like a statue being carved by a sculptor.

Finally, there was Jonathan who was burning blazingly. He was still filled with flames, but the temperature of his body surface was also dropping rapidly.

Above the heads of the four of them, around the energy probe made by Nadum himself, it was like a blue spherical lightning, and the extracted energy left the biological cabin through the probe, and then was poured into the running machine. into the conversion device.

Merlin is the last link in the transformation process.

"boom"

With a soft sound, at the top of Merlin's wand, the fourth shaped magic gem changed from liquid to solid, and then fell onto the disk in Merlin's hand.

It was a teardrop-shaped blue gemstone, and it looked very beautiful, like the most beautiful jewel in the world.

They are all aggregates of pure magical power, shaped by the ancient witchcraft passed down from generation to generation by the gypsies, and can be brought by the wizards, squeezed open in case of emergency, and draw the required magic power from them.

It is very similar to the blue bottle that can replenish magic power in online games. Of course, not all wizards can use it in the real world.

These magic powers are too pure, and the little wizards will be burst by the swarming magic power when they squeeze one.

"The conversion efficiency is a bit low, Lord Doom, haven't you thought about continuing to improve it?"

Merlin's voice came out from that brilliant energy bubble, and it seemed a bit ethereal and unreal. He said:

"And I suddenly realized a problem. If you suddenly stop the machine at this time, will the energy hit me directly? If I'm unlucky, I may be seriously injured or even die directly."

"I won't do that."

Doom folded his arms and said:

"That won't do any good except for causing me trouble. And if you can be killed so easily, you won't be able to get to where you are now."

"I will never underestimate anyone in a high position who can stand at the top of any industry, and he will definitely not be easy to deal with."

Merlin grinned openly.

Sure enough, Victor von Doom is an interesting person.

"Speaking of which, Lord Doom, your country was once one of the strongholds of the Ten Rings Gang. I'm curious, have you had any contact with the Mandarin?"

Merlin seemed to be chatting, while maintaining the transformation magic he had already mastered, he asked:

"A speculator like Mandarin who indulges in seizing every opportunity, I believe, he will not miss an alliance with you."

"Alliance? With him? No!"

Dum said calmly:

"I don't have the habit of forming alliances with losers. Mandalin is a man of great talent and lack of talent. He has a pathological obsession with the glory of his ancestors, and he relies too much on external forces, while ignoring the truly valuable knowledge."

"His subordinates are just a group of thugs who only know how to destroy and enjoy destruction. The empire he desires to build is only a moon in the water, a flower in the mirror. At least in this real world, he has no chance of success."

"He approached me and tried to share my strength with sweet words, but I rejected him and drove him and his Ten Rings out of my country. Their existence is a cancer in any system."

Doom looked at Merlin, he said:

"After the incident in the Eichenwalde Industrial Park, I haven't heard any news about Mandarin. I guess he died during his conquest, and you gave him the final blow?"

"not me."

Merlin shook his head, he showed a smile, and he said:

"But I'm an accomplice. Speaking of which, the Mandarin rings are still with me. Why don't I give them to you as a reward for learning your spells?"

"You and I are wizards, we have to follow the rules of wizards."

"The set of rings?"

There was a flash of emotion in Doom's eyes, but after a while, he still shook his head and said:

"No, I don't need them. Their origin is unknown, and if they are used rashly, they may become like mandalins."

"Has anyone ever told you, Lord Doom, that you are really restrained, especially in the pursuit of power. You seem to only be interested in those powers that you can control?"

Merlin says:

"I'm curious, how did you develop such a good habit?"

"Hehe, do you really want to know the reason?"

Dum let out a deep laugh, he looked at Merlin, and then slowly took off his mask.

He pointed to his severely burned face, covered with horrific scars, leaving only a black hole at the nose, lost his upper lip, and his face was beyond recognition.

In the shadow of the green hood, something that emerges from the worst nightmares, he gave Merlin a creepy smile.

He said:

"That's why."

Doom snapped the mask back on.

"I have learned a lesson a long time ago that uncontrollable power is only the source of disaster."

Merlin looked at that miserable face, well, if this is a lesson, then it is indeed a very deep and painful lesson.

Neither of them continued to speak until nearly 10 minutes later, when the eighth magic stone was molded, and Doom shut down the conversion process.

In the four biological cabins, Reed, Susan, and Jonathan have all recovered their normal bodies. Only the stone man still maintains his body of rock, but the rock already has eyes, nose and mouth, and even ear

He has been completely changed, in fact, all four of them have been completely changed, this is just the more obvious change of Ben.

"finished."

Doom looked at the blonde girl in the biological cabin, a fleeting tenderness flashed in his restrained eyes, but soon, he turned around, and behind him, Merlin walked towards him, standing beside Merlin On the metal disc on the side, 8 crystal clear magic gems are shining brightly.

"half each."

Merlin says:

"is that OK?"

"It's all for you."

Dum didn't reach for it, but Merlin's expression changed slightly, he said:

"Generosity to strangers often means a request, Lord Doom, tell me, what do you need me to do for you?"

"The omnibus center."

Doom no longer concealed his purpose, his eyes under the iron mask looked at Merlin, and he said seriously:

"I need the Onika Group to build a small omnic industrial park in Latvinia. My country needs to develop, but the human resources I can use are too few and too few."

"But Latvinia is very exclusive."

Merlin frowned and said:

"An extra omnibus is something we would like to see, but you have to understand, Lord Doom, that means your country must open its doors to the World Security Council."

"It doesn't matter."

Doom waved his hand and said:

"You can send ambassadors, you can freely choose a location, you can expropriate any land you need, I will not interfere with any management of the industrial park, you are responsible for those, all I want is the omnic itself."

"I will not resist the advent of the technological age. For me, omnics may also become my subjects in the future, as long as they are willing to abide by the laws of Latvinia. Are their bodies made of flesh and blood, or are they made of steel? , it makes no difference to me."

Dum looked at Merlin, and he said softly with a deep meaning:

"I think this is probably the result you want to see after spending so much energy promoting omnic affairs. Even when you need it, Latvinia can become a model for accepting omnics."

"But I want to declare in advance, Mr. Merlin, don't bring conspiracies and tricks into my country. I am different from other rulers."

"I mean, I never compromise when it comes to protecting my subjects"

PS:

I just saw that a reader brother was entangled in the issue of Mandarin being killed in seconds. Here I want to make a special statement. The situation of Mandarin is really not something that has been prepared for a long time. I originally planned to let him receive the lunch box very early. But I never found an opportunity (in fact, there were too many characters and I forgot). In short, I took advantage of the situation and arranged for Tony.

So don't worry about why Mandarin is so weak, even if you follow the comics, he is just a second-line villain, the kind that doesn't have any face at all.

The characters that have really laid the groundwork for a long time are Sannomiya, Orochi, Odin, and the Mandarin rookies.