Wace tried to n his new magic structure that evening. He was aware that his attempts to gain enough reputation to participate in thepetition hadn''t gone unnoticed to his ssmates.
He purchased a bunch of alloys and ores as his new mana artifact design requires better quality equipment.
Only 29 days left until the selection for thepetition in thest month of the year. Once a participant was selected in their academy, they would still have a month of preparation before the start of thepetition, they will receive special training and privileges during this time.
If the academy will select the participant right now, no doubt that Wace would be selected. But there are remaining days left so he can''t be rxed yet and has to maintain a good performance.
Wace entered his new workshop that is connected to the left side of this house. The interior was painted white and gray at the edges. There were stacked boxes and piles of metals on the floor.
Wace created a space at the center table and put the artifact forging the box on top of it. This forging box was an old one inherited from his father. Unlike the school''s box, this one was an older design but was well maintained by Wace.
"Should I first create a much better mana stabilization array?"
Wace pondered a bit. His mana affinity has increased a bit thanks to the first reward he received before and felt that he was able to control arger amount of mana. And maybe due to the changes in his body, it continued to affect his improvement in mana affinity.
Due to this, he needs to adjust his array. Although any mana stabilization array out there would control the flow of his mana to the forging box, just like Gilbert told before, it would be better to use your array due topatibility reasons.
Of course, it doesn''t mean you''ll be able to perform to the best of your ability as those professionally made arrays can be found to be better than what you can create. Not all rookies were like Wace who has a good grasp on this array.
Wace started adjusting his array and mana gathering formation to better suit himself before he started the forge.
***
A week has passed and some changes urred as Ross introduced his newly created mana artifact and was even published at the local newspapers. Several articles were introducing the new mana artifact.
"A top student at the Leonhearts Academy, a descendant of a legend, Ross Schien has submitted his new mana artifact at the NMTI. Another 5th gen artifact that has a grade rating of A..."
"Arcane Sword - A new mana artifact designed by Ross Schien, an uprising star in the field of artifact forging..."
It''s unusual to have a second-year student in school create their original mana artifact and magic structure. At most, students and new graduates are expected to only be capable of replicating a pre-designed mana artifacts. So this news was immediately noticed by many people.
Although it was surprising to many, after they learned the person''s background, they attributed it as him being a descendant of Aeolia Schien.
***
Wace got a hold of the news as Gilbert told him about it this the morning on their ss.
"Isn''t Ross amazing? I wish I could aplish that as well. Someday, I''ll make my own."
It was Gilbert, he was referring to making his own artifact. He was chatting with Wace as they have free time between their subjects.
Wace was also checking out this new artifact featured. He used hisptop to check the Arcane Sword made by Ross. Although theplete attributes weren''t published due to confidentiality reasons, it was enough to have some grasp on its capability.
It is a 23 inches dull short sword, silver hilt and handle. It was designed that the de wasn''t so sharp but with the usage of magic structure imbued in the mana artifact, it could unleash sharpness that could cut almost anything.
Another notable thing is the shimmering purple gem attached to the sword just above its hilt. Base on its description, it allows the user to control lightning and fire element. Of course, the two-element could not be used at the same time but its transition was quick. If the magician''s mana control was superb, they could transition elemental attacks with only 2 seconds as a buffer.
Wace observes the mana artifact and absorbed all the information in the articles he read.
"It seems that Ross is going all out. This is definitely his attempt to secure his position as a participant... but it seems to be a bit rushed. There are still some ws in it."
Wace was muttering and Gilbert heard this.
"Really? Where? Haha... Maybe because he''s in a hurry? Who knows, he probably thought that you might be selected as a participant instead."
Gilbertmented but did not wait for Wace to answer him. As they continued chatting, Wace noticed that Tracy was looking at him from time to time.
She was seated 2 desks in front of him so whenever she looked behind, Wace could notice her in his peripheral vision.
Wace wasn''t too concerned about it as he ignored the girl. A few moments before their instructor arrived for the next subject.
Wace heard a familiar sound in his mind. It was a notification from the pathfinder.
[ Thepetition is near! Make your presence known once more.
Mission: To be selected as a participant in the uing academiespetition
Mission Reward: 2x Mystery Box and a small increase in mana affinity. ]
Wace checked the new mission. It was aligned to his goal so he just nodded upon reading the new mission from the pathfinder.
"21 days left before the selection. I still have some time." Wace thought he could stillplete his new mana artifact.
As he was thinking about his ns, it seems that Tracy could not wait anymore and approached him.
Gilbert, who was sitting just beside Wace saw her proactively approaching them was amused and he immediately went silent. In his mind, first, it was the Cummings twins but now, even the top student.
"Do you have some time after this ss?" Tracy asked Wace who was now looking at her.
Mark''s eyes squinted as he saw this scene. Although it was normal for ssmates to have a chat, form a group after sses and Tracy was even known to be friendly and approachable, he felt that it was different this time.