Chapter 244: Let’s Solve This Issue As Soon As Possible
“We have arrived, Your Majesty Leon.”
At the sound of Lyra’s voice, Leon jolted out of his daze and turned his attention forward, momentarily awestruck by the sight before him.
“Is this the teleportation gate you’re constructing, Lyra?” Leon inquired, his amazement apparent.
Before him stood a colossal black gate, its surface adorned with intricate blue patterns. Standing over ten meters tall and stretching more than three hundred meters wide, it was an awe-inspiring sight, even for Leon.
Next to him, Lyra gave a small nod, her indifferent gaze tinged with a hint of helplessness as she looked at the gate.
“Yes, this is the teleportation gate I’m working on,” Lyra said, her lips slightly pursed.
Leon noticed the shift in her expression and smiled warmly, giving her shoulder a reassuring pat.
“Can you tell me what the core issue is that you’re having trouble with?” Leon asked softly.
Lyra nodded, took a breath, and responded, “Before I delve into the core problem, I’ll first explain the structure of the teleportation gate, Your Majesty. Is that alright?”
Leon crossed his arms and nodded. “Alright, go ahead and explain, Lyra.”
Although Leon had read ancient texts and archives about teleportation gates, he was not an expert and had never seen one in person before, so the sight before him was entirely new.
Lyra nodded slightly and shifted her gaze to Leon.
“A teleportation gate consists of two key components, and they are…”
She then proceeded to explain each component in detail, making sure to be clear and thorough so Leon could understand.
After a while, Lyra paused and asked, “Was my explanation clear enough for you, Your Majesty Leon?”
Leon gave a small nod, his gaze fixed on the teleportation gate, and his mask barely concealed his look of amazement.
“I understand now, Lyra,” Leon replied softly.
From Lyra’s explanation, he understood the entire mechanism of the teleportation gate and found it to be more complex than what was described in the ancient texts he had read.
Without her detailed explanation, he might have lacked the deeper insight required to fully comprehend it.
“So, where is the core issue you’re struggling with, Lyra?” Leon asked with curiosity.
Lyra inhaled deeply and replied, “As I mentioned earlier, Your Majesty Leon, the core issue with this gate is activating its teleportation magic.”
Once she finished speaking, she walked forward and added, “Please follow me, Your Majesty Leon.”
Leon nodded in agreement and followed her.
They walked side by side until they reached the side of the teleportation gate, where a sea-blue crystal orb floated, emitting a hazy blue light.
Lyra touched the crystal orb and explained, “This is the Astral Serenity Orb, which serves as the core of the teleportation gate, as I mentioned earlier.”
“Using the Astral Serenity Orb, I can channel ancient-level teleportation magic to activate this gate. However, the increasing power of the magic field in the Desert of Chaos has interfered, preventing the teleportation magic within the orb from activating.”
She paused for a moment and added, “Oh, and I should mention that the Astral Serenity Orb isn’t just any crystal orb—it’s one of the eight artifacts of the Demon race.”
Listening to her explanation, Leon nodded as if he understood, but he flinched slightly in surprise when he heard Lyra’s final sentence.
“This crystal orb is one of the eight artifacts of the Demon race? Are you serious?” Leon asked, his eyes widening with curiosity as he stared at the floating Astral Serenity Orb.
He was familiar with several Demon race artifacts, including the Demon sword wielded by Merlin, the Eternal Frost Magic Staff held by Lilith, and the Moonlight Heart of Magic Orb possessed by Lyra.
However, he hadn’t expected this seemingly ordinary crystal orb to be one of the eight significant artifacts of the Demon Race, which surprised him greatly.
“Yes, this is one of the eight artifacts, but because its function isn’t related to combat, defense, or enhancing one’s power, it is regarded as the weakest among them. Additionally, many high-ranking Demons in the outer palace no longer consider the Astral Serenity Orb as one of the eight artifacts due to its specific role,” Lyra explained in detail, clarifying the situation for Leon.
‘Well, now that I think about it, that makes sense,’ Leon muttered to himself, rubbing his chin.
An artifact with no combat, defense, or power-enhancing functions was indeed considered weak and worthless, not just among the Demon race but also among humans.
However, Leon did not share this perspective. For him, artifacts had distinct and valuable functions, as demonstrated by the Astral Serenity Orb’s essential role as the core of the teleportation gate.
Shaking off his thoughts and taking a deep breath, Leon looked at Lyra with a calm expression and asked, “Can you demonstrate how the teleportation gate activation failure occurs?”
He now understood the core issue but needed to observe a few more details to confirm whether his proposed solution would work.
Lyra, recognizing his intent, nodded and replied, “Certainly, Your Majesty Leon.”
After that, Lyra closed her eyes and placed her right hand on the Astral Serenity Orb.
*Boom!*
Suddenly, an intense wave of demonic power erupted from Lyra, causing the atmosphere around them to grow tense.
*Buzz!*
As Lyra’s demonic power surged, the Astral Serenity Orb she was touching erupted in a blindingly bright blue light, instantly illuminating the area within a radius of hundreds of meters.
Leon stood nearby with his arms folded, his expression unchanged, seemingly unaffected by the overwhelming pressure of Lyra’s demonic power or the brilliant light of the Astral Serenity Orb.
*Whoosh!*
Shortly after, the previously dormant teleportation gate began to fluctuate and emit a vivid black light.
However, within a few seconds, the fluctuations and black light quickly faded before disappearing entirely.
“Hah~” Lyra let out a small sigh, opening her eyes and withdrawing her hand from the Astral Serenity Orb, her expression showing frustration.
“So, that’s what happened, Your Majesty Leon,” Lyra said with annoyance in her voice as she looked at him. She continued, “The intense pressure from the magic field in the Desert of Chaos has rendered my ancient-level magic completely ineffective, which is incredibly frustrating.”
If it weren’t for this issue, she would have resolved the teleportation gate problem days ago and joined the Demon troops on the battlefield, which only added to her frustration.
‘Hmph! The increased magic field pressure in the Desert of Chaos was caused by the mysterious figure who emitted black light that night. If they hadn’t released their power, I wouldn’t be facing this issue,’ Lyra muttered to herself with a trace of resentment.
She was eager to confront that mysterious figure directly to vent her frustration. Despite knowing the figure was stronger than her, she was determined to face them.
Beside her, Leon, unaware of Lyra’s muttered curses, fell into deep contemplation.
As he observed Lyra, who had earlier activated the ancient-level teleportation magic on the Astral Serenity Orb, he pondered whether his proposed solution might be effective.
After witnessing her failure, he concluded that his solution was worth trying.
Taking a deep breath, Leon gently patted Lyra’s shoulder, removed his mask, and smiled faintly.
“Lyra, let’s solve this issue as soon as possible!”
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