15,000/15,000.
The number of uses has actually reached 15,000!
It’s important to note that, previously, the highest number of uses Angel achieved with a log-in device was just over a thousand. Moreover, during its refining, it consumed extremely precious materials, and even then, it didn’t significantly surpass the 979 uses achieved with ordinary materials. Because of this, Angel mostly chose ordinary materials for his subsequent refinements.
This time, raising the number of log-ins directly to 15,000 was something Angel never expected.
Clearly, similar materials, once optimized, resulted in an astonishing 15-fold increase!
In his shock, Angel didn’t even pay attention to Sanders beside him, instead, immersing himself further, using the Alchemy Eye to probe the internal details.
As more information was revealed, Angel gradually understood the situation.
The coronation of the White Hat brought an optimization effect, and it also possessed the ability to "convert" external energy to compensate for itself. However, these so-called optimization effects only pertained to the Alchemy Works themselves, not the Nightmare Illusion Awakening Technique that Angel had attached.
Because of this, the Nightmare Illusion Awakening Technique in the Energy Storage Space still consumed energy and couldn’t achieve permanent charging.
Nonetheless, even though the Nightmare Illusion Awakening Technique continued to consume energy, the optimization combined with timely external energy supplementation reduced losses, significantly increasing the durability and stability of the Energy Storage Space, leading to this 15-fold enhancement.
But that wasn’t the most crucial aspect.
Most importantly, Angel was well aware that a 15-fold increase wasn’t the limit.
This time’s refinement involved creating scales to demonstrate to Sanders the function of the mysterious Magic Pattern to "repair flaws," so Angel deliberately made several mistakes while engraving the Magic Pattern.
If there hadn’t been mistakes, and the coronation of the White Hat was received with perfect flawlessness, even without the Black Hat, the effect could have improved even further.
Could it potentially reach 20-fold, 30-fold, or even higher?
"Have you finished reflecting? How does it feel?" Sanders, noticing Angel’s eyes gradually becoming clear, asked.
Angel took a deep breath and handed the log-in device to Sanders.
Upon learning that the effect had improved by 15-fold, Sanders couldn’t help but be utterly amazed. Since the log-in device pertained to future matters of opening the Wilderness of Dreams, he had been keeping informed about it, well aware of Angel’s refining limits.
While the log-in device wasn’t hard to refine, breaking through the limit of 979 uses was incredibly challenging. Not only has this barrier been broken once, but it has been increased directly by over 15 times, a gain that left Sanders stunned.
Given the previously limited log-in counts of the devices, Wizards possessing them had been cautious with log-ins, often staying online for days before going offline again.
Though this extended the duration of online activity in the Wilderness of Dreams, it didn’t benefit personal development since reality remained more important.
The increased number of log-ins at least means those possessing the device need not use it so cautiously, significantly aiding the integration of the Wilderness of Dreams into the daily lives of Wizards.
"This is good, though it’s a pity... this log-in device cannot be spread." Sanders sighed.
Angel understood what Sanders meant.
Though the log-in device had been greatly optimized, its internal mysterious aura could not be concealed. It wasn’t a problem when used by trustworthy individuals, but releasing it recklessly would certainly stir up waves.
This kind of half-step Mystic Object, if it appeared occasionally, wouldn’t have much impact. But if it appeared too frequently and regularly, someone would inevitably delve deeper into it.
Personally, Angel didn’t fear this, but if other Wizards or apprentices were to possess a half-step Mystic Object, it could bring disaster upon them.
This is why Sanders lamented that the log-in device, crowned with the White Hat, couldn’t be disseminated without restriction.
Nevertheless, it’s still a considerable benefit. At least in the future, the log-in devices for Lord Rhein, the Tree Spirit, and Ironclad Granny can be replaced with this type since they themselves don’t lack Mysterious Objects and are strong enough not to fear envy from others. For others, maybe not.
After expressing his sentiments, Angel continued, "Apart from the optimization function, the mysterious Magic Pattern has other effects."
"Oh?" Sanders was still immersed in thoughts about the log-in device, but hearing Angel’s words, his attention immediately shifted.
"The coronation of the Black Hat." Angel did not explain the effect of the Black Hat’s coronation but instead took out the materials for refining the log-in device once again, preparing to challenge the probability of the Black Hat appearing.
Sanders, unaware of the situation with the Black Hat and assuming it was bound to appear, displayed an intrigued expression, waiting for Angel to finish refining.
This time, Angel performed perfectly from start to finish, since one of the prerequisites for the Black Hat’s appearance is flawlessness in the Magic Pattern.
Moments later, a log-in device in the shape of a Crystal Ball was refined.
Even without Angel saying so, Sanders could tell from its appearance that this was obviously intended for Lord Rhein’s log-in device.
The familiar thumb-sized figure appeared, a familiar coronation ceremony ensued, and a familiar hat-drawing action followed—
However, what was drawn out wasn’t the Black Hat Angel hoped for but yet another White Hat.
Angel’s expression showed a hint of disappointment, but he quickly regained his composure. Despite the deviation from the final result, the log-in count for this Crystal Ball once again broke the prior 15,000 records.
75,000/75,000
Based on the 15,000, it increased by another five times. The great enhancement with the flawless work adorned with a White Hat’s coronation also far exceeded Angel’s expectations.
For now, it seems that 75,000 is the limit. Any further enhancement would require breaking the bottleneck of material limitations.
The Crystal Ball didn’t bring forth a Black Hat, so Angel calmed his mind, preparing to refine once again.
Making a reassuring gesture towards Sanders, Angel began his third refinement of the day.
Still a log-in device, but in the demure elegance of a lady’s silver hairpin. If the Black Hat’s coronation didn’t appear, it was intended as Ironclad Granny’s log-in device.
The flawless and tranquil refinement showcased Angel’s deep mastery of the Alchemy Path.
The refinement succeeded again; it was flawless... and once again, a coronation with the White Hat. Also, the familiar 75,000 log-in count.
Although the Black Hat didn’t appear once again, Angel wasn’t discouraged, as he originally intended to refine a few of these log-in devices regardless.
Hence, he continued with his refinement.
Refining a leaf earring for the Tree Spirit, a pure white ring for the Mirror Lady... Finally, Angel even refined a parasol catch for Flora and a monocle for Sumishe.