Research Record of Maj-Tech Academy (Page 7): Anomaly
Research Codename: M.
Topic: The Emergence of Anomaly (Magical Abnormalities)
Background on the Emergence of Anomaly
Following the initiation of the Mixed-Species Era by the Purple Witch (PW-01) and the subsequent widespread opening of the world, the fundamental energy structure of the world was directly affected. This caused unprecedented magical and genetic fluctuations. This phenomenon resulted from:
Neutralization of boundaries between worlds and dimensions: The integration of the human world, the magical world, and other related dimensions caused previously clear boundaries to become distorted.
Instability of Leyline Energy: The world's main magical energy lines were disrupted by the major changes, leading to anomalies in those affected.
Definition of Anomaly
Anomaly refers to a state in which an individual exhibits abnormalities in magical energy that do not comply with the principles of magic previously recorded in history (Non-Compliance with Former Magical Principles).
Characteristics: Individuals with Anomaly status can appear in any species (without species discrimination), including Humans, Bestia, Occult, or Altos.
Occurrence: Anomaly status can manifest in ordinary individuals or in populations born during this new era.
Causes and Examples of Anomaly
The exact causes of Anomaly remain unclear and are a major research focus for the FBM and Maj-Tech. Preliminary observations suggest that some Anomalies arise naturally, others from unstable magical bloodlines, and some from accidents that trigger extreme physical and energy changes.
The FBM has recorded the following first two cases:
1. Anomaly Foil Subject: Foster Grain (Human)
Status: Human, male, 23 years old
Incident: One night, an electrical short-circuit occurred in his home, causing him to be engulfed in flames and seemingly perish.
Anomaly Transformation: Minutes later, his body began returning to normal. The previously charred skin regenerated, but the outer layer was replaced with a foil-like material, as if his body had produced a new heat-insulating substance.
Preliminary Conclusion: This is an example of Anomaly caused by a severe accident, where the body responded to a threat by developing unprecedented biomechanical properties for survival.
2. Subject: Anna Burge (Altos-Occult)
Status: 10-year-old girl, Altos-Occult bloodline (half-Gifted/half-Occult)
Incident: She began experiencing strange discomfort and occasional internal "clicking" sounds.
Anomaly Transformation: Medical X-rays revealed a shocking finding: she possessed 548 bones within her body (compared to the normal human 206) and showed a trend of continuous bone increase.
Preliminary Conclusion: This case is related to unstable genetic/bloodline fluctuations, causing uncontrolled growth or division of physical structures. This fits the Anomaly definition.
Additional Observations:
Anomalies involve not only magical fluctuations but also physical and physiological irregularities.