Chapter 69: Visiting The Shopping Pavilion...
The instructor advised, "Listen closely to my next words because I won’t repeat myself. Crafting an array requires a few steps. The first is that you have to stabilize your mind and be focused; distractions can cause the array structure to destabilize.
"Secondly, you have to visualize the array mentally in order to avoid errors. Channel your mana into the array brush or pen you will purchase later on. In my case, I can use my fingers to draw arrays because I am already at the advanced stage."
"Next, you have to note that every array begins with its core symbols that determine its fundamental nature. From that, you will then add the energy lines which the mana will flow through; think of them like circuit wires." The instructor began drawing another array as she explained, this time slowly.
"The final runes decide the activation of the array. You can add runes for manual trigger, time delay, make it activate upon touch by an enemy, and so on. Finally, you have to infuse the array with the final mana to seal it. If the array glows slightly and stabilizes, it is successful. Do you all understand?"
The instructor stared at everyone as soon as she finished explaining about arrays. Kranos pondered for a moment, lost in thought. The words of the instructor left him contemplating; he had to take his time to carefully recall everything so as not to miss anything.
Seeing that everyone was engrossed in their comprehension, the instructor decided to give them a thirty-minute break for those who were slow-witted.
Soon, thirty minutes went by in a flash. The instructor cleared her throat and proceeded to begin the explanation on formations.
"In the case of formations, the step you should take is to study the terrain where you want to place the formation, after which you measure the exact distance you are to place the exact formation points. Any misplacement can lead to the collapse of the whole formation."
She paused for a moment after warning sternly, then continued, "Next, you engrave the primary symbols. These symbols, just like the core symbols in arrays, define the formation type. Just like with arrays, you use mana threads or inscriptions to connect the formation points."
She then started drawing on the ground as she explained, "These mana threads act as conduits between formation points, after which you insert the core of the formation if needed. You can choose to make it visible or otherwise, depending on the kind of formation you are setting up."