Here, right now!?

Announce the technique of converting Fighting Qi into Magic Power to the public!?

Even Uffie, who was listening nearby, could not help but show a surprised expression.

Is this something that can be casually announced in front of the public? Wasn’t it agreed that it was still under research and only a half-finished product?

"What did he just say? Converting Fighting Qi into Magic Power?"

"Impossible, how could such a technology exist in this world..."

"But that outfit, isn’t it something only a Court Mage would have? All current Court Mages are disciples of the Sage, meaning he is too?"

Faced with the discussions among the public, Edgar’s expression showed no change; instead, there was a hint of arrogance and disdain in his eyes as he said:

"The obscure and ancient Combat Skills are no longer suitable for our current Warrior Country. Indeed, those who are middle-aged and older still have a slightly higher ability to learn Combat Skills, but what about the young?"

"The talent of young people in learning Combat Skills has, on average, become almost equal to that of other countries. If even Combat Skills can’t be passed down, how is it still called a Warrior Country? What use does clinging stubbornly to dogmas have?"

"The young are the sparks of the future, especially as the magical talent of newborns keeps getting stronger, to the point where some approach the level of Magic Association professors. What reason do we have to persist with Combat Skills? Magic is the future of this country!"

The reaction from the audience to his speech varied.

Most young people showed expressions of agreement, yet those slightly older, whose talent in Combat Skills was still there...or rather had declined less than others before them, showed diverse reactions.

"Saying that magic is the future, what does he take us who worked hard to practice Combat Skills for...."

"I don’t have any magic talent, does that mean I’ll be abandoned by the future?"

Just then, someone in the crowd suddenly shouted, "Can magic carry the future of so many people!"

This statement immediately resonated with those older individuals, who echoed in agreement. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Edgar, as if he had memorized his speech, smiled confidently and replied loudly:

"It can, absolutely can, with the superior technology of Master Younka!"

What is this, isn’t he just a shill.... Uffie, watching clearly from the side, was speechless.

Edgar began to eloquently explain the so-called technique of "converting Fighting Qi into Magic Power." This demeanor was unusual, as he previously presented as a gloomy and irritable research fanatic, someone who disliked appearing in public.

This time he’s really going all out to promote his teacher’s magic.

"This technology was developed specifically for our nation’s citizens and can only be utilized by the pure citizens of the Warrior Country, because our own Fighting Qi, in terms of quality and characteristics, differs from other countries. No matter how you research, our Fighting Qi surpasses others in all aspects, and our bodies are much stronger, which is the prerequisite for Master Younka’s successful development of this technology."

If Gong Qiying were here, he might have commented on how this guy started preaching racial superiority theory without a heads-up.

"Many of you here have more or less come into contact with the improved magic of the Master, right? Those magics already have a ’back door’ for converting Fighting Qi into Magic Power. As long as you follow the method I provide to operate the magic, I believe you’ll certainly be able to personally experience this marvelous technology. Let’s use the simplest[Ignition]magic as an example...."

He began a long-winded explanation about the operational method of[Ignition]magic, which to ordinary people sounded completely incomprehensible, yet were rather simple terms for those slightly acquainted with magic.

[Ignition], a magic barely classified as lower-level, merely creating a faint flame at one’s fingertip, was akin to a child’s play.

In the crowd, someone followed Edgar’s instructions, and exclamations were heard immediately.

"It, it really worked!"

"My Fighting Qi is turning into magic?"

"Wait, my head hurts, it really hurts!"

Suddenly, anguished screams echoed, and the newly released flames extinguished immediately.

"Oh dear, oh dear, I kindly ask everyone not to follow just yet. Since this technology still has defects, using it might lead to various negative effects." Edgar waggled a finger as he spoke.

"Then why were you just boasting here? Who dares to use something with negative effects!" the same person who shouted earlier once again led the rhythm, and Edgar, undoubtedly prepared, answered again as if rehearsed.

However, before his standardized response, he made a more personal statement.

"I never told everyone to imitate me; I was just demonstrating, after all, the fact that this result occurred really comes down to..." Seeing expressions of anger among the crowd, he immediately realized his slip and did not speak the rest of his words, promptly correcting himself.

Damn, to deal with this bunch of ignorant folks, one must speak kindly to them, what a bother.

He flashed a business-like smile, accepted something from the person beside him, and displayed it:

"To address issues related to negative effects, Master Younka naturally made corresponding efforts."

He held the object high in his hand, drawing everyone’s attention.

It appeared to be a bracelet-like item, looking rather mundane, yet its surface was surrounded by faint magic power fluctuations.

"We have named this magical device the[Reform Ring], developed to address the flaws. Once worn, it can reduce the likelihood of malfunctions occurring during the conversion of Fighting Qi to Magic Power. Even if an accident occurs, it can significantly lessen the impact of negative effects."

"Oh, oh, oh, this is truly a good thing; I can finally use magic!"

The person leading the rhythm earlier strategically changed position in the crowd, then continued to shout loudly.

Thanks to his shout, the onlookers finally reacted.

The previously angry people now beamed, and Edgar seized the opportunity and said:

"Both the technology and the Reform Ring are in their trial stages, but undoubtedly already possess considerable versatility. Our beloved King, to support the Master and the people, has decided to subsidize the Reform Ring, offering buyers a very favorable price!"

"For the bright future of our country and magic, let us strive together!"

"Oh, oh, oh!"

The street became almost joyous, with great enthusiasm among the people.

Suddenly, someone bumped into Uffie’s shoulder, which snapped her out of her trance, she looked around at her surroundings, exclaiming:

"When did so many people come?"

She realized a large crowd of people had gathered unknowingly around her to listen to Edgar’s speech, a scene as grand as when the Holy Light Church’s believers came to hear the bishop’s sermon.

This scale was unprecedented in Black Stone City!

It seemed Edgar and his group were ready to fight head-on with the series of influences brought by the Sain Dungeon... Uffie immediately figured out why they were hurriedly releasing the still incomplete technology, for without making some noise, even the people might be taken by the Dungeon!

"The momentum seems quite enormous..."

As she gazed at the rare crowd scene before her, she couldn’t help but recall her father Gapar’s assessment of Sain:

"If any force desires to one-sidedly oppose Sain Dungeon, that Dungeon has never lost to anyone; I have not even seen a situation where Sain Dungeon was at a disadvantage; it must be invincible."

When Gapar said this, his face was full of trust in the Sain Dungeon, as if it could win even if the whole world opposed it.

But now, watching the enthusiastic crowd due to the conversion technology, Uffie felt a pang of worry, musing to herself:

"Can Sain and Glory really win against them this time?"