Chapter 133
"Where exactly did things go wrong...?"
"What exactly is the reason for the depletion of Magic Power?"
"I can normally condense weak Magic Power, and there are no problems with my magic circuits. My physical strength and mental strength are at normal levels. I have not been sealed by any external force. The side effect of Blood Seduction is only unconsciousness, which does not involve Magic Power at all."
"Tsk—I've thought of every possibility, but I still can't find the reason."
"Could it be that I'm researching in the wrong direction...?"
As he pondered the matter more deeply, the atmosphere in the library gradually became somewhat somber. Leon raised his hand, intending to loosen the collar of his shirt.
But just as his palm touched his chest, his movement suddenly froze.
Suddenly, a completely new idea flashed into his mind.
Since discovering his Magic Power was depleted, Leon has focused his research on "how to restore his Magic Power".
In other words, throughout the process of solving this problem, he always assumed that he was "incapable of conjuring Magic Power".
Actually, it's not like that.
Physical strength, mental strength, and magic circuits are all fine, which means that Leon can normally condense magical power.
In theory, this magical power should be more than enough for him to use various large-scale Lightning magic at will.
But the truth is, after each condensation, he could only use some playful magic, like playing house.
Even forming a birthday greeting in the night sky with lightning requires the coordination of a magic circle.
The problem might not lie with Leon himself, but rather... something is quietly stealing his Magic Power.
So, think back, what "things" have you gained since becoming Losweiser's prisoner?
That's right.
Dragon Mark.
Leon had not previously focused his thinking on the Dragon Mark.
In his mind, this thing was a kind of auxiliary magic used by Dragon Race couples to maintain loyalty and add fun to their relationship.
After awakening, Losweiser used the symbolism and function of the Dragon Mark to bind herself to Leon, ensuring that he could never escape her.
The Dragon Mark only comes into play when they are vying for "superiority".
At other times, it quietly rests in the couple's hearts, without affecting their daily lives.
After trying all possibilities and ideas, but to no avail, Leon could only focus his last and the Only One research on Dragon Mark.
Losweiser probably wasn't very familiar with this either.
How could a Dragon Queen who is over two hundred years old and has never been in a relationship understand something like Dragon Mark patterns?
When Dragon Race seek revenge, they are often irrational. She probably used every means she could think of to torture Leon without considering whether she understood Dragon Mark or was proficient in using them.
Moreover, if she had known that the Dragon Mark would steal Leon's Magic Power, she would have taken this opportunity to tease Leon long ago.
Such as, "No wonder you're so fierce, it turns out you've poured all your Magic Power into the Dragon Mark."
Just imagining the way the Dragon Queen would say those words sent chills down Leon's spine.
Shake your head to bring your thoughts back.
After Leon changed his research focus, he quickly made a completely different hypothesis:
His Magic Power was not depleted, nor was he unable to condense Magic Power; rather, the Magic Power he condensed was absorbed by the Dragon Mark pattern without him even noticing.
Now we can start trying to verify this conjecture.
Leon glanced at Mu En.
My precious daughter is still there diligently doing her homework.
Leon looked away, walked to the library's restroom, and locked the door behind him.
He went to the mirror by the sink, opened the collar of his clothes, revealing the Dragon Mark on his chest.
The Dragon Mark is silvery-white in its normal state, light purple when it "misses" its partner, and turns dark purple when the couple becomes one with each other.
The little Dragon Mark is still burning very well.
"If it really is the Dragon Mark that's secretly stealing my Magic Power... then—"
Leon attempted to gather magical energy, and blue arcs of light flickered and danced in his palm.
He closed his eyes and quietly felt the flow of Magic Power in the magical circuits within his body.
Palms, arms, shoulders, and finally... chest.
Leon slowly opened his eyes, his brow furrowing slightly as he looked at the crackling electricity on the Dragon Mark on his chest.
"Sure enough, a portion of the Magic Power flowed into the Dragon Mark completely beyond my control... but..."
Leon noticed something strange.
A portion of Magic Power did indeed flow into the Dragon Mark just now.
However, judging from the total amount of Magic Power he condensed, the Magic Power flowing into the Dragon Mark did not account for a large proportion.
If we compare the Magic Power that Leon just condensed to 10, then the amount he can use for magic is 2, and the amount flowing into the Dragon Mark is also 2.
Where did the remaining half of the Magic Power go?!
Leon ran his fingers through his hair, his mind racing.
This line of reasoning is correct; his Magic Power was indeed stolen by something "inside his body."
But this so-called "thing" is not Dragon Mark.
Or rather, the Dragon Mark is just one of them, an insignificant "accomplice in the crime."
As for the mastermind behind stealing his Magic Power, there was someone else.
What is it...?
Leon stood with his arms crossed over his chest, pacing back and forth in front of the sink.
He carefully recalled every detail of what happened after he woke up.
But apart from the Dragon Mark, there was nothing else newly fitted on his body.
The magical energy that had just been condensed did indeed flow uncontrollably into his chest.
What details did Leon overlook? (Part Three)
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After a brief period of anxiety, Leon regained his composure.
He braced himself against the sink, looked at himself in the mirror, and began to calmly reconsider. (Phosphorus)
"The Dragon Mark does indeed absorb some Magic Power, but this amount is so negligible as to be negligible." (Dove)
"Furthermore, if Dragon Mark truly had a significant impact on magical energy, Losweiser would have abolished them long ago; they wouldn't have remained until now." (Phosphorus)
"So, it's almost certain now that my Magic Power isn't depleted, but rather being secretly eroded by something I don't know about within my body." Seven
"But... since it's inside me, and it absorbed so much of my Magic Power, why don't I have any other adverse reactions besides being unable to use magic?"
"Furthermore, what is the purpose of that thing absorbing Magic Power? Is it beneficial to me or... harmful?" Wu
Problems piled up like a mountain before Leon in an instant, leaving him somewhat exhausted from thinking.
He sighed wearily, scratched his head, turned and leaned against the edge of the sink, head bowed, brows furrowed, lost in thought.
On one hand, she didn't want her master to think she had become less skilled in the past two years; on the other hand, her daughter's winter vacation was approaching, and she had already promised to teach her more magic.
Leon must find a solution to the problem as soon as possible.
He closed his eyes, raised his hand to gently massage his brow, pondered for a moment, and came up with another idea to get through this ordeal.
If we can't solve the problems listed above head-on, then perhaps we should... go around them for now?
Leon suddenly raised his head and turned to look at the Dragon Mark in the mirror.
"That 'thief' who steals my Magic Power will steal most of the Magic Power flowing through the magic circuits in my body, which makes it impossible for me to use the magic circuits to store Magic Power, ultimately creating the illusion of Magic Power depletion."
After magical enlightenment, any magic user can store the Magic Power they have condensed in their magic circuits through a "cycle". When they want to use magic, they no longer need to condense it on the spot, which is more efficient.
Given Leon's current situation, any Magic Power remaining in his magic circuits would be stolen by that 'thief,' who would then split the spoils with his 'little brother,' Dragon Mark—
This is the key point!
"If I can't find the thief, surely I can find the Dragon Mark?"
Leon poked his chest. "After being on me for so long, besides handing in your homework to Losweiser, it's time for you to play some other role."
Dragon Mark: Meow meow meow?
Soon the day arrived when Mu En awakened his elemental nature.
The couple had been looking forward to this day for a long time.
High emotional intelligence: This day will determine Mu En's future growth path.
Low emotional intelligence: Will you take after your father or mother? We'll see today!
Knowing that today is the day of awakening, the couple started competing with each other as soon as they met in the morning.
"Good morning, the weather is really nice," Leon greeted warmly.
Losweiser glanced at him and teased, "You actually greeted me first, you seem to be in a good mood."
"Of course, because Mu En is about to awaken the same magical element as her Dad, so of course I'm in a good mood."
Losweiser crossed her arms and snorted coldly, "Mu En will definitely awaken the Fire Element in a moment. The Dragon Race's genes are far more powerful than you think."
Leon shrugged dismissively, "If your Dragon Race genes are so powerful, why Noa still Lightning Element?"
It's just a matter of probability.
"Hmph, let's see if your mouth will still be as stubborn as it is now when we see the Lightning Element symbols light up in Mu En's awakening array."
We'll see.
The couple walked side by side down the corridor, one with his hand on his arm and the other with his hand in his pocket. They seemed very close and intimate, but in reality, they just didn't want others to hear what they were arguing about.
Leon insisted that Mu En would awaken the Lightning Element like Noa.
If that's the case, then the fact that both daughters look so much like their father is undoubtedly the most heartbreaking episode for the Dragon Queen.
See that? Your powerful Dragon Race genes are nothing in front of my strongest Dragon Slayer!
Losweiser, on the other hand, believed that with the powerful Dragon Race genes, her youngest daughter would surely awaken the most classic Fire Element.
How could mere humans possibly defeat the bloodline of Dragon Race?
You're just lucky this time, Leon Casmod. You can't be lucky forever.
The couple argued all the way to the practice area in the backyard.
Anna and the others are preparing the awakening magic circle they will be using later.
The Awakening Array is used to detect Mu En's inherent element. It contains various elements from this magical continent. Once Mu En awakens one of them, the corresponding element symbol will appear above the array.
Meanwhile, today's little protagonist is standing to the side, nervously and excitedly waiting.
"Mu En, over here!"
Leon waved to his beloved daughter.
Upon hearing the sound, Dragon girl immediately looked up at Leon and Losweiser, then jumped off the bench and ran over.
"Daddy and Mom ~"
She stood in front of the couple, "Mu En is about to awaken her elemental power!"
Leon crouched down and affectionately patted her head, "Don't be nervous, relax, just do what Daddy taught you."
"Yes, I know, Daddy."
Mu En looked up at Losweiser again. "Mom, you'll be watching Mu En the whole time, right?"