Two Instruments, Three Powers, Four Symbols, Five Elements, Six Harmonies, Seven Stars, Eight Trigrams, Nine Palaces, Ten Directions, and the Twenty-Eight Mansions
Douglas's voice reached everyone clearly through Sonorus, instantly drowning out all the whispers.
"The students of the Think Tank have shown us another possibility for magic through their actions-when theory cannot be put into words, experiencing it becomes the only way.
"Through a ritual that nearly spiraled out of control, they let all of us experience firsthand just how chaotic and dangerous the consequences can be when multiple magical frequencies intertwine uncontrollably within the same space."
Once again, his words deftly endorsed the students' antics, elevating them to the level of academic research.
At the Slytherin table, Malfoy's sneer froze on his face.
"But,"
Douglas shifted his tone, the smile at the corners of his mouth deepening.
"That performance was ultimately only a simulation of an unknown theory. It raised a problem but failed to provide an answer."
With a gentle flick of his wand, the scattered props on the stage vanished, replaced by an enormous black backdrop that covered almost the entire rear of the raised platform.
"And tonight, the true purpose of this academic conference is to present that answer."
Douglas's voice abruptly grew solemn and powerful.
"Now, let us turn to tonight's main topic-the theory and application of the Black Lake Long-Range Defense Magic Array."
As his words fell, countless flowing points of silver light lit up across the enormous black backdrop.
Points and lines rapidly interwove and combined, outlining an unprecedented three-dimensional magic array diagram of breathtaking grandeur before everyone's stunned eyes.
It was unlike any known ancient runes or alchemy array.
It resembled a galaxy suspended in the universe, countless intricate structures nested within one another, precise and harmonious, filled with the cold beauty of mathematics and rules.
The students were utterly stunned.
If the earlier scrawls Hermione and the others had drawn were a