Unblemished Magic Pattern.
This is the simplest magic pattern Angel can think of with the "transmutation" pattern horn and without any destructive properties.
It’s usually engraved on rooms or clothing, serving to deodorize, cleanse, and ward off impurities. It’s somewhat like a Cleansing Spell, but the Cleansing Spell only works instantly, while the unblemished magic pattern can last a long time as long as energy replenishment is provided.
This magic pattern possesses the "transmutation" pattern horn because it needs to separate, transform, and decompose impurities.
After determining the target for engraving, Angel took out a commonly used engraving pen, dipped it in the basic blood ink, and began drawing on the parchment.
Because it is a relatively simple and elementary magic pattern, Angel engraved it very quickly.
In Feng’s view, every stroke by Angel was smooth and fluent, as if Angel was not controlling the engraving pen, but the pen was guiding Angel’s hand across the parchment, leaving behind perfect lines.
"Indeed, it’s the unblemished magic pattern." Feng murmured softly.
"Already recognized it? As expected of Master Morpaint." Angel followed with a compliment.
Feng nonchalantly replied, "Among the elementary magic patterns, those with ’transmutation’ properties, only the unblemished magic pattern is the simplest and least dangerous. Choosing to draw it is quite normal... When I first used the ’Mad Hatter’s Coronation’, I also chose the unblemished magic pattern."
Pausing for a moment, Feng squinted at Angel: "More than the pattern you chose, I’m surprised that you can divide your attention while engraving magic patterns."
Feng once thought magic patterns were simple, but after truly studying them, he discovered that engraving them is a task that requires tremendous effort. The biggest challenge is maintaining energy output within the Mind Space, neither too fast nor too slow, keeping a consistent rate for an extended period, and altering the energy output rate when engraving different pattern horns. The extent of alteration depends on varying materials, different blood inks, and the current environment, requiring silent calculus of formulas in one’s mind. Any small error, a slight bump in energy output rate, or insufficient computing power could result in complete failure.
This is just the entry-level requirement for magic pattern engraving, demanding extreme focus.
For Angel to divide his attention and converse while engraving, it’s indeed an impressive feat.
"The unblemished magic pattern is relatively simple, so you can be mindful of external circumstances. If it were slightly more advanced, I couldn’t afford distraction," replied Angel.
Feng glanced at the progress on the parchment and felt Angel was being modest. Because he was already halfway through, knowing it hadn’t even been a minute since Angel started.
Even if the unblemished magic pattern is simple, to engrave so swiftly while distracted, it shows Angel’s profound understanding and skill in magic pattern engraving. Moreover, Feng noticed that Angel appeared calm and composed throughout, indicating he possessed strong confidence and never considered failing in engraving the unblemished magic pattern.
From this inference, it’s evident Angel’s level of proficiency in magic patterns is quite high.
At least, significantly higher than Feng’s.
When Feng himself engraved the unblemished magic pattern, regardless of whether the lines were precise, the time spent was definitely much longer compared to Angel.
"Have Southern Domain Wizards’ magic pattern skills reached this level now?" Feng muttered to himself.
Another twenty seconds or so passed, and Angel was nearing completion of the unblemished magic pattern. He only needed to finish the last "floating-water" pattern horn, then he could utilize the mysterious magic tattoo in the box to supplement the final "transmutation" pattern horn.
Feng also observed this scene and anticipated that Angel’s engraved unblemished magic pattern would inevitably be flawless unless something unplanned happened.
"But, surprises often occur."
"Huh? What are you talking about?" Angel heard Feng muttering, though he couldn’t catch it clearly.
Feng chuckled without responding, instead observing Angel engraving the "floating-water" pattern horn, just as he was about to finish the final stroke, Feng suddenly placed his hand on the table.
The surface seemed to withstand immense force, causing the four table legs to sink ten centimeters into the floor.
Due to the sudden descent of the table, Angel’s engraving pen slightly veered off from its intended path. Although Angel’s strong self-control recovered somewhat, the final result still had a deviation of two millimeters in the last stroke of the "floating-water".
Angel’s expression was somewhat perplexed, unable to comprehend why Feng did this.
Feng eyed the deviation and shrugged: "Only a bit off; if it were me, it would at least veer two to three centimeters. Sigh, it seems I should’ve been harsher and directly removed the table."
"Why do this?" Angel couldn’t help but inquire.
Feng turned while picking his nose, replying casually, "I’ll explain later; you better continue engraving first. It’s not too far-off, and the final effect won’t be reduced much."
Not too far-off? When engraving magic patterns, even a slight deviation can cause major discrepancies in the final result, possibly leading to a collapse.
Angel wanted to voice his question but decided to finish the engraving first, despite the deviation.
Thankfully, it was only an unblemished magic pattern, and luckily, the deviation was with the "floating-water" pattern horn; given Angel’s control over magic patterns, at worst, the "cleansing" aspect might be slightly compromised, but the rest should be fine.
Angel sighed helplessly, completed the "floating-water" pattern horn, then proceeded to the final and most crucial step—
Engraving the pattern horn for "transmutation".
Usually, Angel would engrave step by step, but this time, Angel was not engraving normally; he was going to use the "Mad Hatter’s Coronation" to conclude this unblemished magic pattern.
Angel controlled the Hand of Magic to pick up a small box beside him, then gently touched the mysterious magic tattoo "Mad Hatter’s Coronation" inside the box with the engraving pen.
As the substances interfaced, the patterns within the box instantly vanished, transforming into a glowing mark that penetrated the engraving pen.
The appearance of the engraving pen seemed unchanged, but it started emanating a dense mysterious aura. Anyone unaware of the situation might mistake this ordinary pen for a Mysterious Object.
After "Mad Hatter’s Coronation" entered the pen, Angel maintained energy infusion into the pen’s interior, so when Angel touched the parchment with the pen, the mysterious magic tattoo did not transfer to the parchment but began a gradual engraving along the energy trajectory.
Since this was Angel’s first time using a mysterious magic tattoo, he approached it with utmost caution to prepare for any potential incidents.
But unexpectedly, everything remained remarkably calm for Angel.
While engraving the "transmutation" pattern horn, no incidents occurred, as smooth as usual drawing, taking just a few strokes and less than ten seconds to complete the "transmutation" pattern horn.
With the last pattern horn engraved, the unblemished magic pattern was considered complete.
Before putting the pen away, Angel glanced at the "floating-water" pattern horn and sighed softly.
He felt a bit of regret about the deviation in this pattern horn.
Though not a strict perfectionist, since it was his first time using a mysterious magic tattoo, he hoped to have a good start, at least to achieve a flawless magic pattern.
But now, due to Feng’s sudden antics, the result had minor blemishes.