OBS Chapter 2040: Chaos (Please give me a monthly ticket!!! Please subscribe!!! Please recommend!!)
Chapter 2040: Chaos (Please give me a monthly ticket!!! Please subscribe!!! Please recommend!!)
Chapter 2040: Chaos (Please give me a monthly ticket!!! Please subscribe!!! Please recommend!!)
Since I can't join the war, I can only tinker with these things.
Honestly speaking, Strange had always thought that Kamar-Taj was too old-fashioned. There were at least a thousand powerful magic items in this room, which would be very useful in combat if taken out. However, Kamar-Taj kept all of them and did not use them.
This is such a pity for a pragmatic modern person.
For example, the levitation cloak he was wearing. It is undeniable that the power and capabilities of this artifact are very strong and practical, but before he obtained the cloak, it was left aside for a thousand years... This is simply a huge waste.
Strange had complained about this problem to Ancient One or Mordo. He even hoped for a reform to clean up Kamar-Taj's old-fashioned and dogmatic style.
But Gu Yi did not comment on this.
And Mordo gave a stern warning.
But generally speaking, geniuses are paranoid.
It is difficult to make a genius give up his ideas simply by reasoning with them. They prefer to verify their ideas themselves... Perhaps it is because most geniuses can accomplish things that ordinary people cannot do in their lifetime, which leads them to disdain the so-called experience and lessons of others.
Because in their opinion, just because you can't do it doesn't mean I can't do it.
So, now that I have nothing to do, I might as well verify my guess.
Then Strange got into trouble.
Why did Kamar-Taj seal these magical items?
The answer is... they can't use it at all.
The creation of magic items is the result of great effort on the part of their masters, which results in each magic item having its own unique personality and requirements, although not every magic item has a high level of intelligence like a magic cloak.
But it is undeniable that they all have their own tempers.
For example, the levitation cloak, after so many years, doesn't anyone want to get it? On the contrary, many people want to have it, but it just doesn't agree.
Most other magic items have similar prerequisites... people who are not recognized cannot use them at all.
Not even the Sorcerer Supreme can do that.
As for why this result occurred...it was naturally because their creators, when making magic items, customized them based on their own needs and conditions.
The manufacture of magic items is not an industrial product. There is no standard, and there is no production line. It is impossible to make them all the same. There is no level division... After all, there is no standard, so how can it be divided?
"Standard" is a document that is formulated to obtain the best order within a certain range and to stipulate common and reusable rules, guidelines or characteristics for activities or their results. The document is formulated by consensus and approved by a recognized organization. It is based on the comprehensive results of science, technology and practical experience and aims to promote the best social benefits. The process of achieving the expected goals through the formulation, publication and implementation of standards is called standardization.
Principles of standardization:
1. Principle of unity: In order to ensure the order and efficiency necessary for the development of things, the formation, function or other characteristics of things should be standardized to suit a certain period and certain conditions, and the standards should reach or exceed the functions of the replaced objects.
2. Simplification principle: In order to meet the needs economically and effectively, the structure, type, specification or other performance of the standardized object is screened and refined, and the redundant, inefficient and replaceable links are eliminated. The high-efficiency links necessary to meet the comprehensive needs are refined and determined, and the overall structure is kept simple and reasonable to maximize functional efficiency.
3. Coordination principle: In order to optimize the overall function of the standard, the relationship between relevant factors inside and outside the system is coordinated in an effective way to determine the conditions necessary for adaptation or balance.
4. Optimal principle: According to specific goals and under certain constraints, the components of the standard system and their relationships are selected, designed or adjusted to achieve the most ideal effect. This standardization principle is called the optimal principle.
But magic has no power over any of these things.
The reason why magic is called metaphysics is that no one exactly understands its true principles... Yes, it is mysterious because no one can understand its essence.
In the magic world, if someone says that he can understand the essence of magic... that's a big deal. He will either be beaten to death or worshipped. Because understanding the essence of magic is the highest achievement of almost all wizards, and it is an eternal mystery that countless geniuses cannot touch the threshold of in their entire lives.
Therefore, the subject of magic is considered the most ridiculous subject by scientists. After all, you don't even know the principles, but you have developed extremely brilliant practical technology (referring to spells). In the eyes of scientists, this completely violates scientific principles.
This was also the reason why Strange was so troubled by spells at the beginning.
Take his study of medicine for example. When he studies medicine, the first thing he understands is naturally the working mechanism of the human body, so the basic subjects for medical students include anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology and pharmacology.
Only after learning these can you continue to study how to cure diseases and save lives.
But spells are not like that. Kamar-Taj has no way of teaching them the most fundamental principles of magic. There are only some facts rather than preliminary teaching. This thing is more like some feudal superstitious rituals developed based on experience.
This is also the reason why Strange was unable to get started in the beginning, because he didn't believe in it at all.
Fortunately, Ancient One took action personally, knocking his soul out of his body with one palm, and took his soul to travel through the soul realm, allowing him to truly enter.
This also means that there is no standard for magic, so don't expect to see any classifications like first-level magic or second-level magic in Kamar-Taj. Magic is magic, there is only simple and difficult, and the power depends entirely on the individual.
Therefore, there is no classification for those magic items, as they are all made by individuals.
Pure private customization.
This results in all magic items being essentially unique.
Simply put, the magic items I make can most likely only be used by myself, and I can't give them to you.
Either they cannot exert their true power, or all kinds of problems arise.
So these things can only be sealed and wait for the right person. Some people are born with a affinity with a certain magic item and can use it, such as magic cloaks and Strange.
The others can just be put aside.
Strange didn't believe it and insisted on giving it a try.
Look, I almost died trying.
He fiddled with the magic items at random, causing various problems. For example, he wanted to take out a magic item that looked like a sex toy ball gag... This thing really looked like a ball gag!
As a result, something went wrong.
This thing suddenly deformed, producing countless metal brackets and straps, tying Strange into a very strange and embarrassing posture!
If the levitation cloak hadn't been smart enough to rescue Strange, he would probably have to wait until the others returned before it could be released.
By then... he will basically be socially dead.
Strange was very angry. He didn't expect that the predecessors at Kamar-Taj would play so many tricks and even involve sadomasochism.
It also has a restraining effect, forcing the wearer to maintain a posture for a long time... Even Strange didn't dare to do this at the beginning!
Strange decided to find out who this senior was and then give him a good criticism.
The results of the query made Strange even angrier.
It turns out this thing is called Cyttorak's Crimson Belt!
It sounds like this thing is a magic item created by a man named Setorak. This senior is not a strange person at all. He is a famous wizard. Not only does he not have those weird habits, he is also a very respected wizard. He has created many spells in his life and defeated many powerful enemies.
The Crimson Band is a spell he created, which can imprison and trap powerful enemies, making them unable to move. Strange has seen this spell before, but has not yet learned it because his ability is not yet at that level. As for the magic weapon in front of him, it is a magic item created by the senior based on his own spell.
It is very powerful.
Unfortunately, the user is Strange, and he has no "fate" with this magic weapon, so he can't use its power at all. As for being trapped, it's purely because the Crimson Belt doesn't recognize it and is very dissatisfied with Strange for touching it, so it's just to teach him a lesson.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be tied up in such a shameful posture, and the levitation cloak wouldn't be so "easily" undone. If this magical weapon was as powerful as it was in its heyday, no one would be able to rescue Strange unless Ancient One came in person.
This annoyed Strange.
This is just one of them.
There is also a magic tool called 'Chain Reaction of Osiris'. It is just a bronze toy decoration, and its specific function is unknown... There are many such items in the temple. After all, as mentioned before, the creation of magic items is a very personal matter. If the owner does not tell others, then others may not be able to guess what this thing is used for.
Strange moved it.
Then this thing broke into pieces all over the floor... and then all the display cabinets, bookshelves, and desks in the entire temple fell over.
Until Strange wastes a whole day restoring everything, this thing will automatically restore itself.
In short, it was a chaotic situation, with nothing happening and Strange feeling extremely miserable these days.
Now Strange finally gave up his previous plan.
The reform was completely aborted... These magic items were more and more unique, and they were not meant to be used casually. He was still lucky, after all, he was just playing around, so the counterattacks of those magic weapons were just for fun. Although they made Strange embarrassed, they did not cause any substantial damage.
If we really use these things to fight, who knows who will get killed.
Faced with this situation... Strange can't make any changes... No wonder Ancient One is too lazy to speak.
It is estimated that this old man has seen a lot in his life. After all, it is a waste to keep so many good things there. Strange also doesn't believe that no one has had the same idea before.
But they all failed.
Gu Yi could see it too, so he didn't bother to say anything.
After all, for many things, it is useless to just talk about them. People cannot teach people, but things can teach people.
Only when you hit the wall, you will know what is good for you.
Didn’t Mordo say that?
But did Strange listen?
I guess Gu Yi thinks the same way. Many people are like this, always thinking they are different from others.
Just like stock trading, everyone knows that the chance of losing money is much greater than the chance of making money, but when everyone falls into the pit, they think that they will not be the one who loses.
This is the case with most things in the world.
Everyone only thinks about the good, and even if they know the bad, they will ignore it. Because everyone thinks that they will not be the unlucky one... Why don't you turn around and think about why you can't be the unlucky one... You are God's own son?
Of course, Strange is not that serious. He is a genius, and has been since he was a child. Things that seem difficult for others are easy for him. This makes him not very trusting of ordinary people's cognition.
This is the arrogance of genius.
Of course, you can also say that this is a genius's perception of the world... After all, he has been like this since he was a child. He realizes that he is different from others and is used to it.
Even if Gu Yi told him personally, he would still give it a try.
After a few days of trying, no one came to let him out, which made Strange very distressed.
Fortunately, the interior of the temple is not boring.
There is food, drink, and internet. By the way, the internet here is provided by Wang Yuan. This guy has already considered the feasibility of installing an internet cable in Kamar-Taj. After all, he is currently working in the Kamar-Taj Library and cannot come to the Temple to access the internet. In Kamar-Taj, he can only use a satellite phone to access the internet... This thing is not only slow, but also expensive!
All the money Wang Yuan earned through illegal means was given to the telephone company.
He is now thinking about getting a relay station from somewhere and then using WiFi to access the Internet.
Thinking of Wang Yuan, Strange felt a little better.
Wang Yuan is considered Strange's best friend. He has a calm personality, but a little bit of a quirkiness. He gets along well with Strange... But in fact, Strange is incompatible with most of the Kamar-Taj wizards.
Those traditional mages are mostly old-fashioned and follow traditions.
For example, he rarely appears in front of ordinary people, let alone lives in modern society, but Strange stays in the secular society most of the time except when he practices magic... He even uses magic to do some daily things. For example, if he forgets to bring his keys when he goes out, he will directly use magic to open a door and take out the key... In the eyes of many traditional wizards, this is against tradition.
They consider magic to be quite serious business.
Strange scoffed at this view. He had a similar opinion to Tony, that magic was a kind of technology that could not be explained at present, and technology itself was to serve humans.
There's no need to take it so seriously.
Just as Strange was squatting at the huge round window of the temple, looking at the people coming and going on the streets of New York outside.
There was a knock on the door.