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Chapter 938: Risk of Spatial Magic; Sponsorship
CH938 Risk of Spatial Magic; Sponsorship
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Master Sahira paused for a moment. Then she explained,
“Since we aren’t directly controlling whatever phenomenon we create—in the sense that we can’t simply turn it on and off or increase or decrease its intensity directly as we wish—we have to be extremely precise with the conditions we establish to bring the phenomenon into being.
“An analogy I make for my students is to get them to imagine most other forms of Magic as an extension of your body. A reasonably good Mage can control spells almost as naturally and flexibly as they control their hands and feet.
“On the other hand, Space Magic is similar to setting a trap. You aren’t controlling the trap per se. You are controlling the circumstances surrounding how the trap operates. Once the trap is sprung, it is mostly out of your control.
“In the same vein, with Space Magic, you can only control the conditions surrounding the creation or activation of the phenomenon. Once it has activated, there is little you can do to influence the phenomenon directly, so mistakes are almost always unforgiving.
“Plus, unlike other forms of Magic, mistakes with Spatial spells can easily become catastrophic. You are talking about things like incomplete Teleportation, displacement errors, objects becoming trapped between spatial regions, premature collapse of portals, unintended Spatial Compression, linking regions that have no business being linked, unstable collapse of the Fabric of Space that continuously expands…
“Essentially, one of the reasons Space Magic is so difficult to get into is because of the potential risks involved. It makes it an extremely technical discipline with little to no room for error,” Master Sahira cautioned.
‘In other words, Alex Fury, Space isn’t something to tinker with lightly.’ Alex inwardly cautioned himself wryly.
He couldn’t help thinking about the mishap during his maiden Interplanar expedition. Though that was an intentional mishap, it highlighted the risks or dangers of Spatial magic.
The young noble looked at the Master Space Mage before him for a good moment.
“Young Master Alex?” Master Sahira raised an eyebrow at the youth’s blatant stare.
“Please excuse me for a moment. I need to make a call.” Alex stood up and suddenly excused himself from the room.
Some minutes later, he returned to the private room.
After retaking his seat, he said seriously,
“Master Sahira, I would like to sponsor your research,” Alex said.
“I haven’t told you I have any research I am currently working on, Young Master Alex,” Master Sahira replied.
Her eyebrows furrowed slightly.
“You don’t need to. I don’t believe an academic research Mage of your pedigree would be without a research project. Even if you are without one, I happen to have some research I am interested in currently,” Alex replied.
“Thanks, but I don’t take funding from nobles. I don’t wish to be indebted to a noble,” Master Sahira said.
“That’s good. Because I am not asking you as a scion of House Fury. I am offering this in my capacity as a fellow Mage. The money I am offering comes not from House Fury, but from my own personal pocket,” Alex said.
“Is there a distinction between Alex Fury the Mage and Alex Fury the noble scion? Even if there was, Spatial Magic research costs a lot. I doubt a young noble—or rather, a young Mage like you—would be able to afford it,” Master Sahira said, clearly expressing her scepticism.
“Do not look down on the young for their age, Master Sahira. Age is but a number,” Alex said.
“But a number that indicates many things,” Master Sahira responded.
Alex smiled.
Knock~~
However, before he could say anything, a knock suddenly came at the door.
“Right on time.” Alex smiled.
He stood up and walked to the door.
There, a delivery person from a Golden Palace logistics subsidiary domiciled within Enclave City handed an envelope to him.
Alex returned to the table and handed the envelope to Master Sahira.
“This is what I am offering,” he said with a smile.
Master Sahira opened the envelope and read through the document. Asta also read the document from behind her.
“This…” Master Sahira’s eyes widened. “You can offer this?”
“The document is already notarised, and the funds have been prepared within the Golden Palace. All you need to do is sign, and the terms will be executed immediately according to the document,” Alex said.
“This much wealth… You expect me to believe a young Mage like yourself has this much wealth?” Master Sahira asked, still very sceptical.
“I told you, Master Sahira, do not look down on the young for their age. Age is but a number. I am a man with many hats and many abilities. The amount in the document is actually chump change to me.”
Master Sahira and Asta looked at each other in shock.
‘A sponsorship worth thirty million gold coins, which includes benefits even a Master Artisan cannot acquire easily, is nothing to you?’ Both teacher and student thought to themselves.
It was then that Asta realised that she might really know very little about Alex. She recalled the difficult words Zora had told her and couldn’t help feeling a little down.
From the confidence and gravitas surrounding him alone, the man before her now was surely miles apart from the boy who had just arrived at the Enclave and was being bullied—the boy she had known.
Master Sahira read the document a couple more times to ensure there weren’t any hidden clauses she had to worry about. Only then was she satisfied.
“The terms are quite favourable to me. What is the catch?” she asked directly.
“You don’t need to be so wary of me just because I am a noble, Master Sahira,” Alex said wryly. “You are my important first retainer’s teacher, and I respect your abilities. There is no way I would try to harm you.
“Like I said, I would like to sponsor your research because I believe in your abilities. And I believe I can benefit from having a close relationship with you. The only thing in particular I would like from you is your teaching time.
“I recently became a patron of a school dedicated to quietly taking in and teaching gifted children from all over the continent. I believe the institution would benefit from your teaching experience and ensure their expensive facilities don’t go to waste.”
“Is that really all?” Master Sahira asked.
“You don’t have to agree now. You can have a relevant professional go over the documents. If there’s nothing hidden, as I say, you can take a trip to the school before deciding,” Alex replied. “Just note that there is an air of secrecy around the school, so the trip over might require some inconvenient security measures.”
Master Sahira looked over the document again. Meanwhile, Asta quietly held her arm while looking pleadingly at her.
‘This foolish girl.’ Master Sahira thought to herself.
“Let’s do it as you say. I will have another pair of eyes look over the document. If all is in order, I will go and check the school,” she promised.
“Good. You have made a very excellent decision today,” Alex said with a smile.
“Nothing is decided yet,” Master Sahira cautioned.
Alex simply smiled.
“I will be taking my leave now. I still have some rounds to make.” He stood up to leave.
“I will see you off,” Asta offered.
“Don’t worry about it. Stay with your teacher. I might have to meet someone in the building first.” Alex turned down her offer.
He left the room.
Master Sahira looked at the young lady, then shook her head.
“Silly girl.” She pulled the young lady into a hug.
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