Time flew by, and a year had passed in the blink of an eye.
During this year.
Bai Chuan dedicated most of his energy.
To studying magic.
Not only did he focus on the five types of magic.
That Cang Qi Cheng Zi had initially taught him.
But later.
Bai Chuan even began digging through Cang Qi Cheng Zi's personal collection.
It had to be said, Cang Qi Cheng Zi was definitely a wealthy woman.
The magical resources she possessed.
Were no less impressive even compared to some magical families with lineages spanning thousands of years.
This was actually quite normal.
After all, Cang Qi Cheng Zi's standing was undeniable.
She was a Grand Mage.
And, a Grand Mage who had once plundered numerous ancient European magical families.
It would be strange if her foundation wasn't strong.
Through Cang Qi Cheng Zi's treasured collection.
Bai Chuan even learned about many magics from the Age of Gods.
And the more he delved into these magics.
The more he noticed a problem.
That is, almost all magics seemed to share a common origin.
To be precise.
All magics, the further one studied them.
The more they converged.
Taking Gem Magic as an example.
After Bai Chuan had studied Gem Magic to its peak.
He realized the principles of Gem Magic.
Were highly unified with Mirror Magic.
One could even say.
The two magics were fundamentally two branches, extended from the same origin.
This made Bai Chuan think of a possibility.
Perhaps, the origin of all magic today.
Could be traced back to the legendary “Five Great Magics.”
This wasn't Bai Chuan's wild guess.
It was based on evidence.
Because these magics, when studied to their depths.
Would directly point to the realm of a specific “Magic.”
For example, Cang Qi Cheng Zi's pride and joy, Puppet Magic.
Its ultimate goal was the Third Law, “Materialization of Souls.”
While Gem Magic, Mirror Magic.
Their ultimate goal.
Pointed towards the “Second Law,” Parallel Worlds.
Following this pattern.
Bai Chuan even deduced the general information about the Five Great Magics based on these different branches of magic.
First, there were the Second, Third, and Fifth Laws.
These three magics already had clearly defined concepts.
The Second Law was “Parallel Worlds.”
The Third Law was “Materialization of Souls.”
The Fifth Law was “Principles of Consumption.”
The ones truly deduced by Bai Chuan.
Were the First and Fourth Laws.
..
The First Law, in Bai Chuan's view.
Its effect should be “Fantasy Realization.”
This could be seen from the various branch magics derived from the First Law.
Among the numerous branches of the First Law “Fantasy Realization.”
The most famous was probably “Fairy Tale Magic.”
And the core of “Fairy Tale Magic.”
Was Belief!
Belief in “Fairy Tales,” belief in one's own fantasies.
Only then could one truly unleash the potential of “Fairy Tale Magic.”
And this perfectly aligned with the First Law, “Fantasy Realization.”
The effect of “Fantasy Realization” was that what one thinks becomes reality.
Turning all fantasies into part of the real world.
This power was undoubtedly incredibly potent.
.....
Besides the First Law, Fantasy Realization.
Bai Chuan also used some branch magics.
To guess the effect of the Fourth Law.
The Fourth Law, in Bai Chuan's opinion.
Should be called “Mysteries of Origin.”
Its effects were Concealment and Adaptability.
Because the Fourth Law's “Mysteries” were too profound, this magic could not be defined or observed.
And something that couldn't be defined or observed.
Would naturally possess the most powerful adaptability.
Of course, precisely because the Fourth Law was too unpredictable.
It made acquiring it almost impossible.
Perhaps only by truly delving into the roots.
Could one possibly obtain this legendary “Fourth Law.”
In a nutshell.
“The Five Great Magics” were the laws closest to the roots, transcending the ordinary.
They were realms of miracles that the mundane world could never reach.
To obtain “Magic,” one could only delve into the roots.
This was something that no one could avoid.
And the entire power system of Type-Moon.
Was born from this.
The closer one got to the roots, the stronger one became.
“Magic” as the closest thing to the roots.
So, “Magic” undoubtedly possessed the most powerful rank.
Below “Magic.”
The Age of Gods magics were closer to “the roots.”
Therefore, the Age of Gods magics were all far superior to modern magic.
And modern magic.
Due to the “roots” being concealed.
Resulting in both its strength and height.
Being far inferior to the Age of Gods magics.
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“Unfortunately, the Age of Gods magics that still exist are extremely rare now.”
“If I had enough mastery over Age of Gods magics.”
“I might even have a chance to deduce the Five Great Magics.”
Bai Chuan rubbed his forehead, trying to relieve the fatigue from excessive brainpower usage.
While speaking softly.
All these words were heard by Cang Qi Cheng Zi.
“Actually, learning Age of Gods magics isn't completely without a way.”
“Have you forgotten the Holy Grail War?”
Hearing Cang Qi Cheng Zi's reminder.
Bai Chuan's eyes instantly lit up.
Of course.
The Age of Gods magics were considered extinct in this era.
Many Age of Gods magics had been lost to the river of time.
But, Servants were different.
Servants were not people who lived in this era.
But existed in the ancient past.
If one could summon a magician who lived in the Age of Gods.
Then, wouldn't one be able to learn a sufficient amount of Age of Gods magic through this magician?
Thinking about this, even Bai Chuan felt excited.
He couldn't help but hug Cang Qi Cheng Zi.
Savoring the greatness of Cang Qi Cheng Zi's bosom.
“You reminded me.”
“And I can summon Servants early, there's no need to wait until the Holy Grail War starts to summon them.”
“This way, I'll have two years to properly study Age of Gods magics!”
Summoning Servants early.
Was undoubtedly a serious act of cheating.
But, that's how the Holy Grail War was.
To achieve victory.
Which participant in the Holy Grail War wouldn't cheat?
That's the Holy Grail War.
If you don't like it, don't play!