The ultimate goal of Art of Empathic Connection? Sylutia pondered this question deeply.
The other party wouldn't ask this question without any basis. According to the professor's pre-existing concepts and framework, Art of Empathic Connection is also meant to help individuals transcend the constraints of life and gain greater freedom.
Following this line of thought and imagination, if she could see what the Doll saw, and the Doll could react in various ways according to her thoughts, then the Doll would be a part of her. This would mean that she would no longer be limited to a single body and identity, but could gain more life experiences and accomplish more things she wanted to do.
"Based on what you said before, I guess the ultimate Art of Empathic Connection you mentioned should be that the master possesses multiple identities and bodies simultaneously, feeling and acting at the same time, greatly expanding the limitations of life," Sylutia replied.
Upon hearing this answer, the other person's eyes flickered slightly, and then the door to the room where the two were located was pushed open, and another "Professor Fukalian " walked in.
"That's right, it seems you weren't distracted just now, you really listened to what I was saying." Professor Fukalian walked in and sat down with the person from the previous room, but this wasn't the end.
The cabinet in the room opened by itself, and the third "Professor Fukalian " emerged from it, tidied her clothes and hair, and came to stand in front of Sylutia.
Three identical Professor Fukalian sat on the sofa opposite Sylutia, each doing something different: some were combing their hair in front of a mirror, some were pouring tea, and some were taking out paper and pen and quickly sketching and writing on it.
Soon, three cups of hot tea were placed on the tea table. The three men picked them up at the same time, took a small sip, and then tilted their heads slightly to smile at the girl.
"How do you feel seeing the three of us?"
Sylutia her eyes slightly, a faint light flickering within them, as she analyzed the three Professors Fukalian before her, trying to find differences.
"It's unexpected..." she suppressed her surprise.
Is this some kind of secret technique?
"That's right, this is the ' Phantom Dream Substitute,' the ultimate application of the ' Art of Empathic Connection ' I just explained to you."
"Of course, its purpose isn't just to bluff people." After saying that, the three put down their teacups and stood up. One of them made a grasping motion in the air with both hands, and a long sword fell into his palms and he brandished it. The middle one slightly opened his hands in front of him, and a virtual spellbook appeared out of thin air. The last one raised his finger, and three fireballs of different colors appeared Rotation around him.
"Three people, three different special skills, three different scenarios, and three different problems—this is the triple greatness of the 'Puppet School'."
" Hedra, would you like to learn?" the professor with short, chestnut-red hair asked with a smile.
"I..."
Sylutia suddenly realized how difficult it was to refuse an invitation. She had come to the Mage Alliance with a mission, but now she seemed to be facing her greatest challenge yet. It was as if a little voice in her mind was telling her to accept the invitation and complete the mission. She didn't necessarily have to go to the " Mithril Clock " school. If she missed this opportunity, she might never have another one.
Shaking her head to banish the seductive voice, Sylutia took a deep breath to calm herself down.
Wow, this professor is amazing! Without any enthusiastic words or promises, she simply presented that beautiful ideal vision and the vaguely visible magical path, which is enough to attract and fascinate people. If she had woken up in this life, not in the Woodland Alliance, but in the Mage Alliance, she would probably have been completely absorbed in it long ago.
"I'm afraid I can't learn it." Sylutia closed her eyes, then opened them and answered honestly.
"Oh, why is that?" The other person didn't get angry immediately, but instead asked for the reason.
"Because my elders at home want me to join the top school in the Alliance, only in this way can I fulfill my long-cherished wish." She chose to tell part of the truth.
"Can't this be changed?" The three people on the other end of the line pondered, each with a different posture.
"Probably not." Sylutia shook her head, feeling that she was being too greedy.
"I'm sorry to disappoint you." The other party was a professor from the Academy, who came specifically to guide her. He must hope that she would join. She wasn't stupid; of course she could see through such enthusiasm.
"Sigh, it seems there's no other way." Seeing this, the other party could only sigh.
"However," the three of them turned around and walked over from the sofa again.
"What an innocent child. It's rare to see such an honest student like you." Fukalian's eyelids were slightly closed, and her fingers gently shook in front of her eyes.
"Although I can't teach you the secret technique of ' Phantom Dream Substitute,' I will still impart the Art of Empathic Connection.'"
"Study hard, Hedra. Although this is a widely used secret technique, very few people can truly master it."
Professor Fukalian then explained to Sylutia in detail the theory, effects, and various methods of using this secret technique.
"... For example, if you attach Art of Empathic Connection to your Flying Bird, it can be used for reconnaissance, allowing you to survey the surroundings from high above."
On a smaller scale, it can also be attached to small Doll and objects as a form of surveillance to prevent people from entering your room and stealing things.
"However, it also has certain limitations. It can't be too far away. If it's too far, you can only have a vague and blurry feeling, which is what I just mentioned for surveillance purposes. You can only feel the door opening and closing in front of you, but it's hard to see the specific things clearly."
"I understand." Sylutia nodded.
Are there any other solutions to this limitation?
"Yes, but the difficulty is beyond the reach of ordinary Mage. Let me think, you need to be at least at the Fifth Order to access deeper levels of application." Fukalian shook her head.
Afterwards Sylutia continued to experiment and construct a magical model of " Art of Empathic Connection " until she finally succeeded in casting it on Flying Bird, making it fly up and see the pages of the books on the top of the bookshelf.
"Not bad, not bad."
The three professors Fukalian, applauded, looking at the black-haired girl before them with a mixture of affection and regret.
Faced with such gazes, Sylutia felt very embarrassed, as if she were a bad person who had let others down.
"Third tier." Suddenly, Fukalian uttered these two words.
"Huh? What?" Sylutia turned her head and looked at the professor with confusion.
"What I mean is, when you reach the third level, come back to the Rorick Academy, and I will teach you the ' Art of Obedient Listening,' a secret technique that allows Doll to hear and speak." The other person sat on the sofa, crossed their legs, and made a decision.
"Consider this a reward for testing your diligence in your studies. Oh, and by the way, you'll still have to participate in the Academy's competition. If you get into the top four, I'll teach you the ' Art of Obedient Listening '."
"Knowledge is dangerous; it should not be easily imparted to the ignorant, otherwise its original purpose will be distorted, thus violating the original intention and principles."
"Do you know why the Academy only teach low-level secret techniques to outsiders? It's because once valuable high-level knowledge is disseminated, its future applications are unknown."
"The things that already exist in nature have been refined and balanced over time, but the new things we create are different; no one knows what changes they will bring."
"The establishment of the Mage Alliance was not without its challenges. Six hundred years ago, during the ' Battle of Peak Seizure,' The Alliance split into two parts engaged in internal strife. After the war, nearly five hundred high-ranking Mage were executed, and thousands of formal Mage were imprisoned for life. Subsequently, schools of thought were formally established, and separate Academy were set up, ceasing the unrestrained exchange and fusion of technologies."
"If you want to learn the secret techniques of both major schools at the same time, there is only one path: win the triennial Academy Tournament and gain the approval of the Alliance Council."
"As an aside, the results of the Academy Tournament directly affect the rankings of each school within the Mage Alliance and the most crucial competition for interests. Therefore, the strongest young people within each school will be selected to participate, leaving no room for sentimentality. Sometimes, even participants die during the tournament."
"Geniuses and victors are not to be blamed; at that time, both the school of thought you chose and the school of thought you belonged to will be proud of you."