So, what exactly has Fang Wuwei been busy with lately?
He was indeed quite busy, because he truly found a way to open the Special Point in Yuta's dark notebook.
However, it still required a massive amount of magic, and then he suddenly remembered that there really was such a method. He searched for it and, lo and behold, he found a temporary magic gathering array in Nibutani's dark scripture.
When future generations were at a loss, the peak Dark Flame Master and the pinnacle Elves Magician jointly pointed Fang Wuwei to a clear path.
It was simply absurd beyond belief, like absurdity opening the door for absurdity itself.
During this time, he had been discussing countermeasures with the Ikenouchi family and Totsuka Matsuo, discussing what exactly the so-called Surface World on the other side of the Special Point was, and whether they should go.
Fang Wuwei's curiosity, Totsuka Matsuo's thirst for knowledge, and the Ikenouchi couple's worries ultimately pointed to the same path.
Go and see, and find out the truth.
The three parties immediately hit it off. Totsuka Matsuo took out all his remaining magic crystals, and the Ikenouchi couple also went home to prepare, preparing for their return home and gathering other materials.
And Fang Wuwei had been experimenting, having to read through and deeply understand a bunch of inexplicable, self-aggrandizing, and incredibly embarrassing chuunibyou phrases from the dark scripture and dark notebook, then translate them into plain language, and then utilize them... This was by no means a simple task.
This wasted several more days, until Yuta and Rikka began living together, and it was already nearing the start of school, when their preparations were finally complete...
Thus, choosing an auspicious day, Fang Wuwei gathered the Ikenouchi family and Totsuka Matsuo and came to the open space where the Special Point was located.
Fang Wuwei and the Ikenouchi family had been waiting for a long time, while Totsuka Matsuo arrived late, also bringing some magic crystals, barely enough to fill two large cardboard boxes—it was clear there wasn't much left.
"Is that all there is?"
"Yes, after so many years, this is all that's left."
Totsuka Matsuo nodded, feeling a mix of helplessness and anticipation in his heart... To be honest, he also wanted to go, but he was told that his strength was too weak over there, and going would very likely be life-threatening, so he immediately gave up on the spot, though he still felt regret.
Although the Ikenouchi couple decided to go, they couldn't help but feel worried and scared... For them, with Ye Tian there, that place was definitely not a good place, but they also couldn't just stay here.
As Magicians, even though they have long since fallen and become ordinary mortals, their hearts still hold a strong attachment to magic and the pride of being Magicians, and what's more, that was their hometown.
As for Fang Wuwei? He still remembered that there was someone on the other side, possibly a transmigrator, who needed to be dealt with... Although he had a bit of procrastination, he also knew what could be delayed and what absolutely could not.
Allowing a transmigrator to develop for a longer period of time would only increase the danger, and besides, he had once made the outrageous statement that he would come here. Although school was about to start, he still had to go.
Procrastinating further would only make himself uncomfortable in the end. Should he delay this matter until summer vacation just for school? Or the next winter vacation? What if he's busy then? Keep delaying?
So he had to go now, even if it meant sacrificing school time, he had to go.
... It's definitely not because he doesn't want to start school!
Fang Wuwei moved all the magic crystals out of the car, then came to the location of the Special Point and began to set up the temporary magic gathering array.
There's still some time now... I hope it's not too late.
Fang Wuwei began to set up the array according to the records in the dark scripture, sweating profusely.
This array had no pictures; rather, the dark scripture had no illustrations at all, only inexplicable patterns composed of obscure and difficult-to-understand text. Fang Wuwei was almost driven mad by this thing back then... If you can't write it, don't write it, draw a picture! Why don't you draw a picture!
He even took this thing to Nibutani to ask her in person, but what he got in return was a direct blow and the loss of a copied dark scripture.
Although it was winter and it had snowed not long ago, this open space was unusually clean, with no snow or any insects or weeds, just a bare open space, which was very convenient for Fang Wuwei to set up the array.
The sun was still hanging in the sky, Fang Wuwei successfully set up the array, and the time was almost four in the afternoon...
Everyone held their breath, waiting quietly for exactly four o'clock, the moment the second hand of the Surface World and the other world coincided, that would be the moment the Special Point opened.
There was only one second, and the opportunity was fleeting.
5... 4... 3... 2...
Right on time, Fang Wuwei activated the temporary magic gathering array, luxuriously composed of a large number of magic crystals. The magic crystals lit up, emitting a dazzling purple light. The array generated faint magic, and the magic connected to the magic crystals. Under the guidance of the array's magic, the magic crystals connected to each other, and the magic within them began to flow and combine.
Subsequently, the magic array formed, using a large number of magic crystals as its core, releasing a massive amount of magic. The magic connecting the cores also began to glow, forming a giant magic array, lying quietly on the ground, emitting bright light.
The Elves in the surrounding air began to cheer and become incredibly active, quickly surging towards the magic array, surrounding it, and actively releasing a large amount of gentle magic in response to the array. Soon, the massive amount of magic released by the Elves began to circulate within the array.
The magic of the Elves and the magic of the magic array began to further pull the volatile magic from the magic crystals serving as the array's core. Draining such a large number of magic crystals would produce an astonishing amount of magic. In an instant, even Fang Wuwei, who was outside the magic array, could feel the immense amount of magic almost overflowing.
The magic array was already working successfully, and the time was just right.
As Fang Wuwei's pocket watch pointed to exactly four o'clock, the Special Point appeared out of thin air, releasing a massive amount of magic that mixed with the magic in the magic array, yet did not escape. Instead, it used this magic to further open the Special Point's passage.
Here it comes.
Fang Wuwei strode forward, rubbed his hot, slightly red face, and, suppressing the shame in his heart, stretched out his hand towards the Special Point.
"Source of all things, beginning of the world! I am the disciple of the Dark Flame Master! In the name of chaos and darkness, I command you, open your gate to me! Chaos! Dark! Disaster! Annihilation!"
This incantation was written by Yuta in the dark scripture, the necessary incantation to open the Special Point. It was solemnly written there, stating that without this incantation, it would be impossible to open the Special Point in this lifetime.
Fang Wuwei dared not not try. Judging by the quantity of magic crystals, he only had one chance, so even if this incantation was false or useless, he had to try it.
Fortunately... everyone present didn't care about the chuunibyou aspect; instead, they thought it was normal to have an incantation.
And even more fortunately, this incantation was indeed effective.
As soon as his voice fell, the Special Point, which was about to close, instantly paused, then suddenly began to expand again, releasing even more magic. Its outline and shape became clearer and clearer, and even the Ikenouchi family and Totsuka Matsuo saw it, and saw it more and more clearly. The center also began to emit a dazzling light...
But very quickly, the Special Point, which was about to open, stagnated again, and the light dimmed, beginning to slowly shrink.
Fang Wuwei had seen this situation in the dark notebook; it was a sign that there wasn't enough magic to open the Special Point.
Damn it, the amount of magic here is seven or eight times more than mine, and you're telling me it's not enough?!
No way...
Fang Wuwei sighed, pulled out a shiny object from his pocket, and tossed it over like a coin flip.
[lucky coin
a class item
Description: Since the opponent has the first move, shall I give you some magic?]
A bronze-colored coin, with a clear blue crystal inlaid in the center, emitting a dazzling and beautiful light.
According to Fang Wuwei's judgment, this thing should be the lucky coin from Hearthstone, which releases a large amount of magic when used.
Facts proved it to be true; although the amount of magic released by the lucky coin was not much, it was more than enough to fill the magic needed to open the Special Point.
Fang Wuwei didn't want to use this item; he had planned to keep it as half a backup plan... But plans change, and if he didn't use it now, he would probably regret it for the rest of his life.
Having received enough magic replenishment, the Special Point began to expand again, then stabilized.
The moment the Special Point opened, the light in the center began to contract, no longer radiating outwards, and the surrounding magic also began to rapidly condense, compressing to a single point, supplying the Special Point to maintain the passage.
The Elves in the air paused for a moment, then exploded, quickly circling around the passage, seemingly quite angry.
It was clear that the Elves' magic had been swallowed... But Fang Wuwei didn't care. At this moment, he was only looking at the Special Point, his heart pounding wildly.
It succeeded, a quite perfect success. He was about to go to the other side, to witness another secret deeply buried beneath this seemingly ordinary world.
"Maki! Ikenouchi-san... Let's go!"
Fang Wuwei picked up his phone and sent a message to Yuta to report his safety, telling him that he was going on a trip and might be out of contact for a long time, so he shouldn't worry, and he also hoped he could help him ask for leave and take care of things.
Then he called out to Ikenouchi Maki, who had been dazed for a long time, and the uneasy Ikenouchi Toyohiko, and led the way into that light, that tunnel leading to the Surface World.
This passage was quite stable and would not disappear quickly, enough to support everyone leisurely passing through.
"Yes!"
Ikenouchi Maki looked back at her mother, then excitedly stepped forward quickly, following closely behind Fang Wuwei, and entered the Special Point passage.
"Dear..."
Ikenouchi Nami and Ikenouchi Toyohiko, the old couple, held hands, their eyes full of unease, but in the end, Ikenouchi Toyohiko still let go and slowly walked into the passage.
This was the result of their discussion. Fang Wuwei needed to investigate thoroughly, so he needed someone familiar with that side as a guide... Ikenouchi Toyohiko was the most suitable.
Ikenouchi Toyohiko volunteered himself, willing to go as a guide, even if it might be very dangerous...
As for Ikenouchi Maki? She was a good combatant now, and she insisted on going, saying she wanted to avenge the Ikenouchi family.
Totsuka Matsuo watched the three enter the Special Point, feeling envious...
After the three entered, some time passed before the passage closed, and the Special Point instantly disappeared from its original spot, releasing a large amount of magic. The powerful magic torrent formed a wind pressure that blew Totsuka Matsuo and Ikenouchi Nami, who remained on the spot, back several steps.
At this moment, they finally realized how powerful this thing was...
The magic crystals on the ground, which served as the array's core, were drained of their magic and turned into powder, scattering into the air, causing Totsuka Matsuo immense heartache.
The Elves in the air, finding their magic returned, joyfully began to convert their magic, then gradually drifted away, no longer paying attention.
Only Totsuka Matsuo and Ikenouchi Nami remained, looking in the direction where the Special Point had just been, silently praying in their hearts...