Mage Adam

After Mayer left Priscilla's office, he returned to the Tower.

He gently addressed the void, "What do you think?"

"It’s indeed an impressive creation; the entire Mage World will benefit."

"However, there are still issues. Any change to the Mage Network is a significant matter. To achieve what that young mage described, we must rely on the power of the Mage Network, which won't be easy."

"Yes, the other old friends should understand and agree, but persuading Laura... that will be very difficult."

"Indeed, this touches our very foundation."

The voices continued, all coming from the Great Archmages of the Fifth Tower. Although only Mayer had directly intervened, they had all been watching the situation closely.

Mayer recalled the conversation, strengthening his resolve. "We must try. If it can truly be realized, the benefits would be immense. It means the gap in power below the transcendent level would shrink dramatically."

"I mean, we created the Mage Network for this, right? If the Mage Network remains unchanged, it loses its meaning of evolution."

…

Meanwhile, Adam asked Priscilla, "So, His Holiness Mayer agrees with my plan, right?"

Priscilla nodded. "It’s clear you impressed His Holiness. Even I can foresee the impact your final two functions will have on the current mage system. You really could change the world."

Changing the world was certain, Adam was sure. These two areas of research had already significantly affected lives on Earth. 

In the Mage World, the benefits from big data and cloud computing would be even more immediate. 

Adam was confident they could bring about an evolutionary leap and systemic reform—if he could secure the Mage Network.

If the council approved opening permissions for the Mage Network, the plan would be truly perfect.

But this was no longer something Adam could control; even after confirmation, he wouldn’t hold the reins. Still, he believed the benefits he would receive as the initiator would be substantial. Not to mention what the Great Archmage had just said...

"What does 'special channel' mean?" Adam inquired.

"It’s like a talent cultivation program. Some mages progress slowly in knowledge that can be directly transformed into power but excel in other areas, much like your proposed plan. If such mages reach level four but can't become transcendent, the Tower will assist them in ascending. The benefit is this; the downside is that mages who ascend this way often lack true spiritual depth, remaining at level five for life. Your choice is wise; your unique electromagnetic magic has great potential and doesn’t need this method to advance."

Adam understood. This method of directly infusing energy might elevate levels, but the essence of the soul remained stagnant, akin to a false state. 

Priscilla continued, "If there’s nothing else, you can go back now. Please submit the proposal as soon as possible; I’m eager to see the final results."

…

Adam was incredibly busy—overwhelmed, really.

The personal chip project was nearing launch, with all preliminary preparations nearly complete. Besides finalizing the proposal, he also needed to quickly create a series of prototypes to make the project more convincing.

His own research was pressing, too. He had several classic physics experiments to validate in the ether environment to support his foundational advancements.

Additionally, he still hadn’t reported to the Atomic Energy Research Institute, which was crucial. 

The personal chip could promote collective evolution, and at the same time, a breakthrough in atomic energy could lead to a significant boost in the power of Master Mages.

For the first time, Adam felt stretched thin in the Mage World, wishing he could send out avatars to handle these tasks. Unfortunately, each one required his physical presence.

The Flame he modified had become a versatile tool for apprentice mages, able to assist in any path they chose. Adam believed it would be a best-seller—after all, the number of apprentices in the Mage World was nearly limitless.

A day later, he submitted the complete proposal along with Flame to Priscilla, then headed to the Tower's teleportation hall. 

He was on his way to the Seventh Tower to discuss collaboration with the Titans.

Flames were the ideal vessel since the personal chip needed it to establish contracts, making the Titans' attitude crucial.

The distance between the Fifth Tower and the Seventh Tower was immense. Without a teleportation array, it would take Adam over a decade to reach it.

The environments of the two Towers were vastly different. The Fifth Tower retained a largely natural landscape, while the Seventh Tower appeared modern and advanced. This sudden shift was fascinating.

In the Mage Network, a mage's permissions acted as the best pass. 

Though in a strange setting, Adam faced no inquiries. His access request was quickly approved.

He was guided by an alchemical golem, nearly human in appearance. After several teleportations, he reached the new Titania, which was still not open to the public.

…

Unlike Cthulhu, the new Titania did not rely on the Tower; it operated within the Mage World’s orbit. This marked a distinction between allied races and those enslaved.

It was vast, comparable in size to the original Titania. Contrary to Adam's expectations of a desolate landscape, the facilities here were well-developed. 

Mages had thoughtfully constructed the plane in advance for the Titans, making it nearly ready for immediate habitation.

Lord Svorsi welcomed Adam, his tone filled with satisfaction and gratitude. "This place is wonderful. We all love it here. Without enemies seeking our destruction, we no longer worry about our race's survival. The plane is filled with high-energy touches we never imagined we could have. Our lives now are a peace we had never dreamed of."

So glad that the Titans are living a better life now.