Chapter 65: Analysis
"Alright Aegis, let’s get down to it." Zephyr cracked his knuckles. "What were the results of your analysis?"
Based on the analysis of various patterns in the spell model, and using predictive modeling and simulations to calculate probable outcomes, I’ve been able to decode some aspects. My approach referenced similar processes used for handling processing tasks, and I’ve focused on a scenario where mana behaves somewhat similarly to electrical flow within a circuit.
Their method of casting magic is structured and operates on a well-established logic. Each spell model, in essence, acts like an Application specific integrated circuit where every pattern within the spell is tailored for one singular purpose.
’Application specific integrated circuit?’ Zephyr asked for clarification on the meaning.
Yes. Application specific integrated circuits are circuits designed for very particular use cases. They are limited in terms of flexibility as compared to the CPU I’ve explained to you previously, but this same rigidity also means it is extremely optimized at performing its one singular task, with great speed and efficiency to boot.
But this is where major similarities end. The main mechanism of these spell models differ greatly from circuit design. Instead of conductors, circuit paths and data buses, theirs operates with mana lines and pathways based on specific visual symbols, sort of like a visual language for directing mana.
Things like circular loop symbols around mana lines most likely act as mana stabilizers to make the mana flowing through them more steady. Logic gates in the spell model make decisions on what the mana should do.
The system is truly fascinating as it approaches circuitry with a totally different approach that is alien and illogical by conventional electronics standards. I wonder how it is even able to produce magic at all. Aegis explained to Zephyr who had resorted to pulling out the spell models from his satchel, preferring a physical copy he could see over the image in his head.
’You mean these lines?’ Zephyr traced the common looping circles he spotted across different spell models.
Yes. Aegis replied. You can also see stop points that serve as repeaters for mana. They strengthen mana signals, curbing mana loss that even the stabilizing loop symbols can’t prevent.
There are also things like mesh symbols for filtering specific mana types even further in some specific spell models, and a bunch of more miniaturized transistor-like points in a select few spell models from the samples.