My entire logic was shattered apart!
Neron's method was something I never even considered… and it was extremely effective.
Simply put, within a Mana Core, there existed Mana Pericles that had been integrated together and became a stream of Mana. The purity and power within a core depended on the concentration of Mana there, as well as the grade.
Within Mana Cores were worlds of their own, which is why Familiars desired to live in a Mage's Mana Core. In essence, it was also possible… for a Magic User to use the space within his Mana Core for whatever he desired!
"So… you just created other worlds within the domain of your Mana Core?!" I still couldn't hide my amazement.
Neron nodded calmly.
His reasoning was simple, something like a childish dream compared to my extremely thought-out theory. Yet, it turned out to be true. It appeared I disqualified myself from some benefits by making the concept of Mana and Magic too complicated.
"… And you say… you have a million of them… inside you…?" I asked with shock.
"You can see for yourself." He stretched out a hand causally.
I knew what he wanted me to do with him; Mana Resonance!
He wanted our Mana Cores to resonate with each other. That way, we could verify both our stories and even learn more about the structure of the unthinkable.
I didn't hesitate to grab his hand, and by concentrating and releasing the energy stored up in my five respective Cores… I achieved Resonance.
He did the same, and our energies collided, then mixed together… and for a brief moment it felt like we were one.
I could feel his insides, the energy within him was overwhelming, too much for my mind to completely understand. However, desperate to see it with my own eyes, I dug deeper and approached his Mana Core.
It was massive, brimming with so much energy that mine simply paled in comparison. This Core was the purest I had ever seen, but it went without saying since I hadn't really achieved Resonance with anyone else.
'I should get a closer look…'
Wincing as the rush of mana swept upon me like a current, I dived into the sphere within the man… and found the most amazing sight once within.
'T-this is…?!'
My eyes weren't deceiving me! I was practically sensing everything Neron could sense, just like I could do the same for my own Mana Cores. This couldn't be an illusion; we were using Resonance, after all. It was the real deal!
Within Neron Kaleid's Mana Core were bright glimmers of light, like stars shining ever so bright. Each star had different colors, ranging from gold, to purple, to blue, to red, several that were nearly unlimited.
This was the Mana Core of a person, yet why did it look so unreal? Like constellations of various hue dancing in the night sky, these brilliant glows captivated me. They were beautiful to behold… and I was moved by the power they all had.
It was no lesser than an actual Mana Core! In essence, these Sub-Mana Cores had the same quality as the ones I currently possessed… and Neron had a million of them!
'H-how amazing…'
In retrospect, what I told him could not compare to what I received. With this, then maybe…
"Okay, time up." A voice suddenly interrupted my bliss.
Before I could protest, I felt like everything became a blur and I was forcefully ejected from everything I was experiencing.
'Ahhh…'
Before I knew it, I regained my normal sight and opened my physical eyes. Neron sat before me with a smile plastered on his face. He seemed to understand what I just experienced and was probably feeling the same way.
"This is, no, you are amazing, Jared. To think you really made several Cores and created the appropriate channel to connect all of them so you can use them simultaneously. I understand perfectly now…" He beamed.
I could see an excited child in his smile. It was as if the stoic Neron never existed. He was truly amazed.
"I could say the same about you, Professor Ne-"
"Call me Neron, Jared. Please." He sharply interrupted me, giving a serious smile now.
"Okay, Neron." I complied easily.
I didn't mind talking to him without relying on any honorifics. I was actually older, so it made sense.
"Neron… your Core is amazing! I understand why you have so much power now." I grinned.
"Is it? There are disadvantages, though. It's not as efficient as yours."
Neron was right.
Since I made Cores in several locations, power was not concentrated in a single spot. It was faster to use Magic in other areas. Plus, since I also made appropriate channels to connect all my Cores, they could function simultaneously and efficiently.
However…
"Your Core has more power than mine. The potential to make sub-cores is outstanding. It will definitely increase the power capable of being produced by one!"
While mine was more efficient, Neron's was more powerful.
In essence, they were somehow incomplete, two separate sides of a coin. But, that also meant…
"We can combine our methods!" The both of us exclaimed at the same time.
I needed more power, Neron desired more efficiency; it was perfect. Plus, the both of us were adept at Mana control and had White Mana Cores!
"Simply amazing…" Was all I could say about the idea.
I certainly would have missed out on a lot if I hoarded all the information for myself. There was no way I would have discovered his method anytime soon. But now that I knew of it, I understood perfectly!
'This is exactly what I need to get stronger!'
"Well, as much as I would love to beam on and on about how amazing these concepts her, we shouldn't lose sight of the goal…" Neron spoke, snapping me from my thrilled state.
I smiled and agreed with a nod.
Other than the extreme knowledge I just received from Neron, I still required something else… Magic Training.
"We have five days at our disposal… let's use them wisely."
