Monster Hunting High School

The part of the rune system that dominates system functions is called the ‘core node’.

In the world of runes, this node is also called the 'dominant rune'.

The dominant rune usually does not exceed nine bytes, but it can support the core function of the entire component, turning the wizard's idea from a few pieces of rare metals and gems, and a few unrelated spells, glued together with a few drops of ink, into a into a finished product with perfect functions.

The most typical representative is the 'Suiyang Talisman' (also known as the 'Yellow Dragon Talisman' or the 'Tathagata Talisman') in the Alchemy Fighter Yellow Turban Hercules. This dominant rune contains three 'Yellow Dragons' (representing the three rays). ) and a 'bird' (representing destiny). According to the interpretation of classical talisman theory, when the "destiny bird" in the runes is called, it will summon the yellow scarf warrior to help you complete your goal; and the 'yellow dragon' refers to the three kinds of celestial light, the sun, the moon, and the stars. The ancients said that it 'emulates gods' In Houtu, with the three rays of light, driving the yellow dragon can drive the power of the gods - by calling on the energy of the three rays and the destiny bird, the wizard can obtain the blessing of high power in the world, and then use the Suiyang Talisman to obtain support. The power finally led to the birth of the Yellow Turban Warriors.

In the current scroll, Zheng Qing carefully identified it for a long time, but could not find a single rune that could be called the 'core'. Those runes connected together made people feel that they just happened to be there, but they didn't know why they were there. Be there.

But in the end, he focused on a few runes that he thought were a bit awkward at first.

"Maybe it's the Six Qi Talisman?"

The fingertips of the young assistant teacher lingered on the star circles on the edge of the silk paper for a long time, and he said with some uncertainty: "This should be the Jueyin Talisman, this is the Shaoyin Talisman, this is the Taiyin Talisman...and this side is the Yang Talisman." Although the Ming Talisman, Shaoyang Talisman, and Sun Talisman have changed to a certain extent in the system, their essence has not changed, and the six Qi Eyes are still left... and other surrounding runes are similar to these six talismans. Connected together, including the three strengthening talismans, according to general rules, this six-qi talisman should be the 'leading rune' in this rune system, but..."

"Just?" Professor Qian squinted his eyes, seeming to notice the boy's hesitation.

Zheng Qing licked his slightly dry lips, and his voice involuntarily became a little lower: "It's just that I remember it was said in the book that the Six Qi Talisman is used to sort out the wind, heat,... It is composed of the six vital energies of heat, dampness, dryness and cold, so in theory, it will only appear in magic rituals related to living creatures... But those strengthening talismans are very clear. The talisman used to strengthen the magic weapon Wen, it is absolutely impossible to use it on humans... No one can bear the consequences of the 'strengthening talisman', not even ogres, nor giants. The strengthened magic power will make them become rigid and change from the inside out. into stone!"

"Okay, okay."

Qian Jiuzhou clapped his hands carefully, interrupted the young assistant's analysis, nodded with satisfaction, then took out a roll of nearly transparent fishskin paper and a quill with a metallic luster from under the table, and placed them on the shop floor. On the open scroll:

"This is a roll of fish-skin paper that has been tanned with a separation potion... and this quill, made of pure Valyrian steel, has very good magical conductivity. Your task is to put it on the talisman board. Referring to the runes on the scroll, use this quill to copy and etch them on the fish skin paper."

He first pointed to the mithril metal plate that was originally placed on the table, then pointed to the scrolls and quills spread out on the table, and finally pointed to the roll of almost transparent fish skin paper.

But Zheng Qing only heard the word "etching" in his ears.

Not long ago, he just learned the concepts related to it in the Futuology class.

The so-called etching is divided into 'wet etching' and 'dry etching'. The former uses a specially prepared etching solution to be applied to the plate, and the engraving process is completed through magic potion corrosion; while the latter uses a special pen that is not dipped in ink. (Usually using gemstones as pen tips) The magic is introduced into the metal plate, and the runes are carved over and over again until real runes are formed on the fish skin with concave and convex shapes.

From an effect point of view, there is no difference between the two.

The only difference is that the wet etching process cannot complete delicate operations, and the special etching liquid can easily infect the surrounding areas during the wet process, causing contamination of the plate. Although the dry etching method does not have these shortcomings, it is very difficult for the talisman maker. The requirements are very high. In addition to mastering the runes proficiency, the rune maker also needs to have deep and unique insights into the runes.

"Have you ever used a talisman board to carve fish skin talisman paper?"

Without waiting for the young assistant teacher's answer, Qian Jiuzhou stretched out his hand, grabbed the boy's wrist, placed it on the mithril metal plate, and said with a slight emphasis: "Fish skin is not suitable for making talisman paper, but it has a great advantage. ——The fish skin runes can smelt the runes on them onto the surface of metal or even gems without loss... You know, how difficult it is to directly etch runes on the surface of metal or gems!

But correspondingly, it is not easy to carve runes that meet the requirements on fish skin runes.

Feel it, the runes on this talisman board are not smooth and continuous, but are made of extremely fine metal wires... When you put the fishskin paper on the talisman board and start etching, the tiles The steel quill does not completely carve through the fishskin paper, but forms a series of fine holes on the surface of the fishskin paper through the fine textures on the talisman board.

During this process, the lines on the rune board will naturally guide the direction of the nib... The continuous strokes you see are not actually continuous. This ensures that the closed runes will not fall off the fishskin paper due to etching. ...The magic power follows your wrist, quill, and pen tip, seeps into the mithril rune board from the fine holes on the fish skin paper, forming a complete magic circuit, and finally leaves these runes intact on the fish skin paper. "

Zheng Qing kept nodding his head, as if pecking at rice.

"...The situation is roughly like this. Your task for the next week is to etch the runes on the scroll onto the fish skin paper exactly. The completed fish skin paper and scroll need to be returned to Zhang Yu, the leader of the assistant teaching group."

Having said this, Professor Qian paused, raised his head, looked at the young wizard in front of him, and asked: "What do you think is the most important quality of a Talisman Maker?"

Zheng Qing thought seriously for a few seconds.

"Focus?" He was a little unsure.

The professor shook his head: "It's about finding 'balance' - how to balance different runes on the same base plate, making the functional areas that need to be highlighted more prominent, and minimizing or even erasing unnecessary functions - in this process Nowadays, Talisman makers need to pay special attention to the weight of the strokes in the structure of the runes. Which stroke should be heavier to penetrate the back of the paper, which stroke should be lighter, just break the lotus roots and connect them. They all need to pay special attention... The same is true in life, study and work , you should find the right balance to become a truly outstanding Talisman Master.”