Chapter 203 Routes to Stones
Routes to Stones
There are two main routes to reach the hidden city of Stones: Route Cerza and Route Forest of Redemption. Each route presents distinct challenges and requirements, demanding extraordinary strength, endurance, and intelligence from the explorers.
Route Cerza: Path of the Parameter Controllers
Cerza is a plateau of electric rock, where the air vibrates due to invisible currents coursing through giant stones. To safely navigate Cerza, one must possess a basic mastery of Element Parameter, which involves balancing two critical elements: Ampere (current) and Voltage (voltage). A minimum mastery level of at least 60% of this balance is required.
Rinoa, as an elemental master, possesses remarkable abilities in controlling the balance of Ampere-Voltage. Through techniques honed by experience, Rinoa can sense subtle changes in the energy flow around her. She employs meditation and focus to adjust the ratio of amperes and voltage within her body, ensuring she remains in harmony with the energy field in Cerza.
In Cerza, the ground itself acts as a living circuit. Every step generates an energy flow that can spike unexpectedly. For Rinoa, this is not just a challenge, but also an opportunity to showcase her skills. With her advanced abilities, she can anticipate energy surges and alter the direction of the current to avoid danger.
This capability is crucial when crossing the Cerza border by the river, especially since the southern side of Cerza is where thunderstorms often occur.
However, if that balance is disrupted—if the current is too high or the voltage too low—the wild energy from the ground will burn their bodies from within, leaving only ashes behind. Rinoa's expertise and mastery of Parameter Magic become essential for safely navigating these treacherous areas. Only those who can adapt as quickly as Rinoa are able to survive the challenges of Cerza.
If that balance is disrupted—whether the current is too high or the voltage too low—wild energy from the earth will burn their bodies from within, leaving only ash behind. To control Element Parameter, a sorceress like Rinoa must possess a deep understanding of the relationship between amperes and voltage. This foundational skill involves observing the flow of energy around them and adjusting their body's responses to these variations. As an Elemental Master, Rinoa has an extraordinary ability to quickly find this balance, enabling her to avoid life-threatening destruction.