Chapter 51: Gauge Symmetry (Part 3)
Armin remembered that moment vividly.
"In the dark, space disappears. And when space disappears, so does time. That’s when I realized—I had already transcended time itself. That’s the secret behind my ability to use Stop Magic."
Shirone’s heart raced. He was hearing the true essence of a magic that countless wizards had failed to master.
"But... are you sure it’s okay to tell me something this important?"
Armin smiled faintly.
"It’s fine. I only shared it to help you understand. But the truth is, it’s far more complex and deeper than I can explain."
Of course it was.
"Besides, ’Stop’ isn’t some all-powerful, godlike magic. It only works within the range of a Spirit Zone. Its greatest limitation is that it can’t affect the outside world."
Armin turned his gaze to Siana.
"He’s a good little sister. A kind soul. You think so too, Shirone?"
"Haha! Well, I don’t know about kind, but she’s definitely strong. She’s already certified as a 6th-class mage."