"The magical energy array in the base laboratory cannot be completely cracked. To enter, the external energy must be weakened, searching for an entry opportunity."
While Angel spoke, he walked to the front of the fortress. In his vision, energy flowed densely over the smooth fortress, a light cyan energy spread throughout it, preventing the outside from probing inside.
This energy originated from a ubiquitous magic pattern horn in the magical energy array—Blockade.
If the ’Blockade’ magic pattern horn is further interpreted, the underlying energy it represents is actually spatial energy.
In other words, the reason why the inside and outside of the fortress are cut off is because it is permeated by spatial isolation power. Under the coverage of spatial energy, no energy can directly probe into the fortress, including spiritual power.
To enter normally, one must find the node controlling the ’Blockade’ magic pattern horn, shutting down part of the spatial energy to open the entry door.
But judging from Angel’s current research progress, the node that can control the ’Blockade’ magic pattern horn is estimated to be inside the laboratory.
This also limits them from entering by normal means.
If there are no wizards proficient in magic patterns at the moment, the only way to enter the laboratory is to conduct a full-scale destruction of it.
When Angel mentioned the method of forced entry, it reminded Kanter of a recent conversation with Number 03.
"Number 03 showed significant interest in our desire to enter the laboratory. As you observed earlier, although Number 03 strived to remain calm, her words indicated she hoped we would enter the laboratory." Kanter: "However, Number 03 did not tell us the correct way to enter, she seems to prefer that we use forceful entry."
What Number 03 hoped for would surely be beneficial to her, but unfavorable to them.
Number 03’s desire for them to force entry likely harbors severe negative consequences.
"There might be backlash, an explosion, or even worse outcomes. Even with Sanders present, Number 03 still seemed to incite us secretly, suggesting the negative consequences could be quite terrifying."
After a pause, Kanter continued, "So, if we can avoid causing destruction to enter inside, it’s best not to."
Everyone agreed with this statement.
Then, Nis looked at Angel, "The entry opportunity you mentioned, does it require destruction?"
Angel shook his head, "It won’t involve destruction, just an induction... And it will be quick."
"Induction?" Everyone wore confused expressions.
Angel didn’t explain, instead, he extended his hand and pressed it against the smooth metallic surface of the fortress.
He seemed to touch it casually, but the spot he touched was the current largest node of spatial energy exposed on the fortress.
Angel’s hand moved slightly, and he took out a crystal magic rune plate inscribed in advance with a ’Blockade’ magic pattern compatible with the fortress’s magical energy array.
When he pressed the magic rune plate on the fortress node, the power from both sides, originating from the same magical energy array, seamlessly merged together.
It was like inserting a plastic flower into a basket full of real flowers and spraying it with dew. From the external appearance, there was no difference at all.
However, upon closer inspection, you would find that the spatial energy on the fortress began to quickly flow into the magic rune plate.
This method of drawing spatial energy into the magic rune plate is induction!
Of course, this induction is not long-lasting because with the magic rune plate connected to the fortress node, at most five or six seconds later, the internal spatial energy would return to the fortress’s magical energy array.
However, suppressing the spatial energy for five or six seconds was enough.
When the magic rune plate was filled with spatial energy, Angel extended his other hand and pointed at the void.
A seemingly ancient space gate opened out of thin air. Through the space gate, a corridor filled with mechanical structures could be clearly seen.
This space gate was precisely The Gate of Void.
When the fortress was saturated with spatial energy, Angel couldn’t open The Gate of Void to enter inside. But when the spatial energy was induced, and the ’Blockade’ effect reached its minimum, The Gate of Void could be opened smoothly.
This was Angel’s entry method.
...
Five seconds later, the spatial energy on the magic rune plate returned to the fortress’s magical energy array, and The Gate of Void closed accordingly.
But at the same time, Angel, Nis, Kanter, and Reynaud had already entered the laboratory interior.
Nis was amazed as he observed the smooth section of the fortress interior, marveling, "I can feel that the fortress’s magical energy array hasn’t been destroyed at all, everything is back to normal... But we managed to get in."
Kanter couldn’t help but look at Angel, "I didn’t expect you could really pull it off."
Nis smirked, "The most surprised person must be Number 03. She definitely thought we would forcibly destroy the magical energy array, but what she didn’t know was that Angel was among us this time. Even without destroying the magical energy array, we still managed to get in."
Angel didn’t show much emotion at this point; he was observing the surroundings.
Number 03 wanted them to enter the laboratory, indicating possible dangers inside. But from his current observations, he hadn’t found anything yet.
This was a relatively wide passage, filled with mechanical pipes everywhere. Some transparent pipes contained noticeable energy liquid flowing inside, being distributed to various parts of the fortress.
The passage wasn’t long, only about ten meters, but at the end of the passage was another passage branching into two sides.
Angel didn’t immediately explore the passage but turned to look at Reynaud.
"Do you feel your body?"
Without Angel’s prompting, Reynaud had closed his eyes upon entering the laboratory, using the soul’s fundamental connection to the body, trying to sense the body’s location.
After a while, Reynaud opened his eyes, showing a heavy expression, "I seem to faintly hear a call from deep within my soul, but it’s very vague. I don’t even know if it’s real or an illusion."
Nis: "That should be your body calling you."
Reynaud: "But..."
"Here, try sensing again." Without explanation, Nis casually pinched, infusing a concentrated soul force into Reynaud’s forehead.