When Solon appeared at the training ground, the members of the Familia immediately stopped their practice and gathered around him.
"Solon! Do you have something new again?" Alise's eyes sparkled, her fiery red ponytail swaying excitedly with her movements.
Solon nodded with a smile, a hint of pride in his expression. He placed the exquisite wooden box steadily on the stone table of the training ground and slowly opened the lid.
"These past few days, I've been trying to make something... a bit different from before." He gestured for everyone to look inside. "I call them 'Magic Scrolls.'"
Inside the box, five parchment scrolls were neatly arranged. Each was tied securely with a thin cord, and the surface of the paper faintly glowed with magical runes of different colors, emitting a subtle pulse of energy.
"Scrolls?" Alise leaned in curiously, poking her head around like a cat. "Are these... like the effect of a Magic Sword?"
"No, they are fundamentally different." Solon picked up a scroll inscribed with Shield and untied the cord to unfurl it. The parchment was covered in intricate, shimmering silver runes.
"A Magic Sword fixes a magical effect onto a weapon and relies on consuming stored mana to activate. But a scroll..." Solon pointed to the runes. "This encapsulates a complete spell model and all the mana required to trigger that spell."
He looked around at everyone, his tone becoming serious. "Anyone, as long as they know the correct trigger method, can release the spell sealed within. Most importantly, the power of the spell will be exactly equal to the level of me casting it personally."
A brief, dead silence fell over the training ground.
"You mean... the power reaches your level?" Ryuu's voice carried a heavy sense of disbelief. Everyone in the Familia had witnessed just how ridiculous the power of Solon's magic could be.
"Exactly," Solon confirmed. "The user only needs to tear the scroll or recite the trigger word inscribed on it. The scroll will automatically release the spell and then turn to ash. Its greatest advantage is its portability and the fact that it doesn't consume the user's own mental energy."
Next, Solon explained the usage details and the current production costs.
Kaguya picked up a Magic Missile scroll, her fingertip tracing the crimson rune. As a veteran adventurer, she could clearly feel the extremely stable mana structure and a unique rhythm that felt entirely foreign to the existing magic system of the Lower World.
"What is the cost of this thing?" She asked the core question bluntly.
"The material cost is about ten thousand Valis per sheet," Solon answered truthfully. "Mainly the expense of the specialized parchment and high-precision mana-conductive ink. It takes three to four hours to make one, and the success rate is currently about sixty percent."
Alise held the Cure Wounds scroll, her eyes full of shock. "This means... if each of us carries a few of these scrolls, even someone who can't use magic at all could cast powerful spells at any time?"
"Theoretically, yes." Solon shrugged. "Though for now, the scrolls are one-time use. Of course, there's plenty of room for improvement in the future."
Astre (Noin) looked incredibly serious. "Solon, do you realize what this means?"
Solon nodded silently. He certainly understood.
In Orario, magic was a manifestation of talent, a gift from the "Falna," and the chasm that divided the strong from the commoners. Unless one belonged to a natural magical race like the Elves, it was harder than climbing the heavens for an ordinary adventurer to touch innate magic. Magic Swords were powerful, but they were expensive and easily damaged. Solon's scrolls were breaking this deep-rooted common sense.
Lyra blinked and suddenly spoke in an urgent tone, "This thing... absolutely, definitely cannot be sold!"
Everyone's gaze shifted to the Prum girl.
Lyra's expression was more serious than ever before. "Think about it. What would happen if these scrolls hit the market? Every major Familia would go mad trying to hoard them. The existing balance of power would be shattered in an instant. Even worse—" She lowered her voice, a trace of dread in her eyes. "If those scum from the Evilus got hold of them, letting their lackeys throw around high-powered magic at will..."
The atmosphere on the training ground froze at those words.
"Lyra is right. The strategic value of this is too terrifying. Once exposed, we would immediately become the target of every faction. Those who want to plunder it, those who want to control it, and those who want to destroy it... they would all come knocking." Kaguya gripped the scroll in her hand, her gaze as sharp as a blade.
"Especially the Evilus," Ryuu followed coldly, her voice chilling. "They would never pass up a means to drastically strengthen their combat power in such a short time. If we sold them publicly, they would surely use any means necessary to seize them, or even attack our headquarters directly."
Alise's expression grew heavy. She looked at the scrolls in the box, then back at Solon. "Solon, who else knows you can make these?"
"Only the people here," Solon replied. "The materials were purchased in batches through Noin's channels so as not to attract attention. The production has always been locked in my room."
"Good. It must stay that way," Alise decided immediately. "For now, the scrolls are for internal Familia use only. They are strictly prohibited from being leaked, will not be sold publicly, and no information about them is to be shared with anyone outside."
She looked at her companions, her voice firm. "This is our Familia's secret weapon, a trump card to save our lives in critical moments. Until then, we must guard this secret as we guard our own lives. Protect Solon."
Everyone looked solemn and gave their word.
Kaguya carefully put the scroll back into the box. "So, how should these be distributed?"
Solon thought for a moment. "I suggest distributing them based on need. Shield goes to the front-liners as emergency protection; Magic Missile to those in support or those needing long-range suppression; Cure Wounds should be carried by the logistics members, as you know best when it's most efficient to use them."
He picked up the final Light scroll and handed it to Lyra. "This one isn't powerful, but it's very useful for creating chaos or distracting enemies in the Dungeon. It fits perfectly with your archery."
"Additionally, I will continue to research scroll technology. If I can produce higher-tier spells or further improve efficiency and lower costs, our advantage will be even greater."
As they discussed the distribution details, the Goddess Astraea walked onto the training ground. Her eyes flashed with surprise as they landed on the scrolls, followed by deep contemplation.
Encapsulating ever-changing magic onto a piece of paper to allow for the transfer of casting ability... this technique, in a way, touched upon certain forbidden realms.
The Goddess walked to the stone table and lightly touched a rune, feeling the exquisite and stable structure. This logically clear, self-contained system of magic was entirely different from the existing systems in Orario.
"These scrolls indeed cannot be made public," Astraea spoke slowly, her voice gentle but carrying an undeniable weight. "Until you all grow strong enough, this must remain the core secret of our Familia."
Alise straightened her back and responded solemnly, "Please rest assured, Lady Astraea. These scrolls will only be used as a surprise element in life-or-death situations. We will never let outsiders suspect where they came from."
Ryuu added softly, "I will also tighten the monitoring of our material procurement and the surrounding environment of the workshop to ensure nothing goes wrong."
Solon nodded, his gaze sweeping over his ready comrades. "In that case, let's not waste time. Let's head to the Dungeon right now and test the effectiveness of this new equipment in the field!"
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