boyutpedia Chapter 67 Timing, Signal
Chapter 67 Timing, Signal
When simply using gestures to outline a spell model, it appears as if only the fingers are being used.
In reality, when sketching the spell model, it wasn't just his fingers that were moving; Loon's entire palm was moving as well.
Whenever the model traced by his fingers makes a turn, he applies force to his wrist, causing his fingertips to change direction.
—That's the key!
Although the movements are not at a constant speed, the rhythm of the wrist flicks and the time intervals are 'uniform'.
As his mental energy guided his fingertips to sketch the actual spell model, he also instinctively referenced the frequency of his wrist movements.
Thus, at the spiritual level, the 'uniform speed' that connects the nodes of magic is formed.
"frame of reference!"
"It's because of the frame of reference!!"
"Gesture-guided spellcasting uses not one, but two frames of reference!"
"The trajectory of the fingertips is the spatial reference for building spell models."
"The frequency of wrist shaking serves as a time reference for connecting model nodes."
"When I perform the ritual steps, I use hand gestures as the spatial basis for the spell model, and there is no problem with that."
"The Stepping Steps themselves are initiated by my footwork, and the change in my own power is most obvious when the steps are taken."
"So I unconsciously took this most obvious pace as the time reference for the completion node."
"Therefore, I must choose a new frame of reference for time while performing the ritualistic steps!"
What does it mean to suddenly see the light?
This is what it means to suddenly understand!
Just like taking the first sip of ice-cold cola on the hottest day in my past life, that refreshing feeling instantly spread from head to toe.
It was just like when I was taking a math exam in my past life, and I finished that bonus question right before the deadline!
In an instant, an incomparably joyful feeling permeated Luo Ang's entire body, almost making him dance with joy.
After a while, my restless emotions finally calmed down.
"Don't worry, don't worry, we've just found a loose thread."
"I haven't really learned the magic yet."
"First, think about what would be suitable as a reference point for time."
"First of all, the movement of the reference point must be obvious enough to attract people's attention. Otherwise, the mind will still be under the control of instinct and follow the pace of the feet."
"Secondly, this reference point must be sufficiently stable."
Loen's gaze swept across the room, searching for something that could serve as a reference point for time.
A small clock, the most stable thing on the ship.
Although it is stable, it is too quiet; the ticking of the pointer is too soft and faint, making it difficult for people to shift their attention away from themselves and onto the pointer.
Even if the sound of the pointer could be amplified, the rhythm of Luo Ang's stepping and fighting was once every few seconds, not once per second.
If the sound of the pointer truly bypassed Luo Ang's footsteps and began to guide the flow of Luo Ang's spirit, it would also be out of sync with the rhythm of Luo Ang's steps.
"Clocks are not allowed."
"But I can design a pendulum that swings at a fixed frequency."
"No, it's not a pendulum, it's a large clock."
"The pendulum strikes the bell at a certain frequency, producing a sound."
"The sound of bells is inherently grand and easily attracts people's attention, making them unconsciously move to its rhythm."
"As long as the frequency of the pendulum's swing matches the rhythm of the bell's chimes and the rhythm of my footsteps, then the time reference will no longer be a problem!"
"Moreover, if it can be confirmed that the chime can serve as a guide, then if the pendulum clock is well-designed, it can be used indefinitely."
"However, how should this pendulum clock be designed?" Luo Ang slowly calmed down.
In my previous life, pendulum clocks were not uncommon—many people knew of their existence.
However, when it comes to the design of the pendulum clock, that is where Loen's blind spot lies.
He could only be certain that the pendulum must have a spring as an extra component; otherwise, its simple natural swing would inevitably slow down over time and eventually stop completely.
"We still need to find a professional."
The pendulum clock not only needs to have a stable frequency, but its swing frequency also needs to be adjustable—after all, Loon couldn't possibly only learn one 'Boiling' spell.
Moreover, even if it's just this Boiling Technique, as Luo Ang becomes more familiar with it, his speed in stepping on the Qi will increase, and naturally, the frequency will need to be adjusted accordingly.
Before Loon could cast spells without guidance, this pendulum was essential for releasing the Boiling spell!
Such necessities should, of course, be made as perfect as possible.
Just as he was thinking, there was a knock on the door.
"Respected Thunder Wizard, the navigator has spotted a ship that has run aground ahead and is signaling for help with its flags."
"Should we lend them a hand?"
Te Wengtong's respectful voice rang out.
When he came to report and ask for instructions, he was holding a monocular telescope in his hand.
Pulling out the telescope and looking in the direction Twenton pointed, a stranded ship appeared in Loen's view seven or eight kilometers away.
The ship was shrouded in a light mist and was not inside the waterway.
"It seems they encountered some trouble in another shipping lane, then crossed the crossroads and traversed dangerous waters before running aground on a reef."
"If we leave them alone, it won't be long before everyone on board dies. As for the ship, it might sink, or it might drift away from the reef with the rising tide. If we're lucky, it might float somewhere else and become a ghost ship in other people's eyes," Teonton speculated about the ship's condition.
It is highly likely that a fleet encountered the "abandoned" crew of pirates, but as "abandoned" crew, they were unwilling to become slaves of the pirates, so they risked breaking away from the shipping lanes and ran aground here after escaping the pirates' pursuit.
According to maritime rules, ships in distress should generally be rescued if possible.
The rescued ships are required to provide half of their cargo as compensation.
If what is rescued is not a ship, but a person in distress—if they have nothing—they will have to work as a sailor on the ship for six months as a ransom to pay for their release.
"Don't rush, I'll go ask the Crimson Wizard for his opinion," Loon said.
Through the monoculars, on the ship that had run aground, someone was pointing at Loon's ship and saying something to the others.
The other people on the ship took turns waving red and white flags and various other objects, creating a lively and restless atmosphere.
Luo Ang himself is more inclined to save people.
But he wasn't the only one on the ship.
"Let's save them."
Soon, Loen and the Crimson Wizard reached an agreement.
The sails tilted, and the ship's direction slowly changed, heading towards the ship that had run aground.