Chapter 783: The Science of Magic

The Ser effect’s anti-gravity field unintentionally resonated with the Flowing Wave Heavenly Transformation Magic Circle, amplifying its weak repulsive force acting on high-speed air currents by more than several dozen times.

As the special repulsive field covering the magic circle transformed invisibly into something resembling a shield, it exhibited a remarkable geometric pattern that could even be felt through touch.

This was not merely a simple amplification; a very special change had occurred.

The original characteristic of the Flowing Wave Heavenly Transformation Magic Circle, which guided airflow towards the rear of the aircraft in a unidirectional manner, vanished. Instead, the repulsive field that enveloped the airframe presented a marvelous geometric shape that narrowed towards the nose of the fighter jet and converged into a point over two meters in front.

The entire shape of the force field resembled an arrow, wrapping the “monstrous” variable wings fighter jet in an energy shield.

This phenomenon felt like an unexpected gift from the gods.

The Dragon Knight did not expect the Ser engine to interact with the magic circle. Previously, he had regarded the Flowing Wave Heavenly Transformation Magic Circle as just a theoretical excuse for a force field, but now it had indeed become a unique force field generator.

The Ser engine contained a large amount of titanium, and the Flowing Wave Heavenly Transformation Magic Circle was also made of titanium wire. Titanium, known for its affinity with high magic, was indeed chosen for good reason.

If it weren’t for the almost coincidental collaboration between the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Lin Mo on this magical metal, such an extraordinary effect that bordered on a miracle might not have occurred.

The Flowing Wave Heavenly Transformation Magic Circle truly seemed tailor-made to trigger the Ser effect; if Lin Mo weren’t from another world, one might genuinely think that John Ser and the magician who once taught him the magic circle were the same person.

Lin Mo’s expression was incredibly captivating. If not for the simple white walls surrounding the area, the appearance of the Flowing Wave Heavenly Transformation Magic Circle would surely attract the attention of the entire Aircrew Group and even the entire Night Special Forces.

The high-tech equipment of this world—the Ser engine—unexpectedly produced such unimaginable transformations alongside the magic circle from another world, resulting in a chemical-level reaction.

It was uncertain whether this change was good or bad. Lin Mo could sense an intangible power emanating from all corners of the airframe, fluctuating in strength but following a certain pattern and route of perpetual circulation, endlessly.

Lin Mo examined the area around him, then pressed the remote control key again. The invisible force field rapidly receded, gradually returning to the aircraft’s interior. The titanium wire network of the magic circle shone lightly through the skin, finally ceasing its operation.

This force field did not seem to possess the ability to shield signals, allowing the car remote key in Lin Mo’s hand to continue functioning; otherwise, he would never again have the chance to sit in this fighter jet.

That would be a true tragedy.

“Gold Coin, aren’t you going to say anything?”

Lin Mo’s mind was filled with questions.

He agreed with a famous quote from the scientists of this world: “As we learn more, we become increasingly ignorant.”

“What a strange force field!”

The gold giant dragon mumbled from within the “monstrous” airframe.

The voice came from a split-off entity, created by Lin Mo as a precaution against anyone tampering with the fighter jet again.

This oddly shaped force field differed slightly from the original anti-gravity field of the Ser engine; the light that could penetrate the titanium alloy skin was also quite unique, devoid of any destructive capability. It only emitted brightness, but it was more than just ordinary visible light.

“The innate instinct of the Gold Element Dragon Kin, the ‘Void Magnetism,’ merely adheres to the surface of the body. However, this force field resembles an expanded airbag, surrounding and supporting the fighter jet. While it has its benefits, it also has drawbacks. Its advantage is clear: it can form a highly defensive shield around the aircraft, potentially resisting missile attacks. It could even create thermal barriers, allowing the fighter jet to achieve higher speeds, but it severely impacts aerodynamic efficiency, making it unsuitable for highly maneuverable combat. For this fighter jet, it truly feels like a waste.”

The dragon kin was a dominant flying creature, and the gold giant dragon’s opinion was very pertinent, striking at the heart of the matter.

The additional defense provided here was relative; if faced with various directed energy weapons or sufficiently powerful electromagnetic railguns, or even nuclear warheads, having that added defense would likely prove inconsequential.

This unexpected gift was not flawless; its advantages and disadvantages were equally apparent.

Lin Mo was unwilling to let the “monstrous” variable wings fighter jet become akin to a tank that anyone could bombard. No matter how strong the defense, it simply would not do. The principle of the Air Knight’s combat was to attack, attack, and attack again, never sacrificing offensive capability for defense.

“We need to make changes!”

Without saying another word, Lin Mo began to collect more information about the Ser effect; this double-edged sword was destined to be wielded by him.

“Day one, no anomalies detected!”

“On the second day, there were still no anomalies!”

“On the third day…”

No one in the Aircrew Group noticed that the footage from the surveillance cameras monitoring the entire hangar was being secretly reviewed by someone.

After receiving guidance from her sister, Li Muling quickly obtained permission from Intelligence Group Leader Xie Fengdao, a lieutenant colonel, to continue observing by reviewing the video from the safety department that monitored the hangar over the past few days.

The footage was very clear, with each camera capturing 25 frames of 1080P high definition, allowing Li Muling to see perfectly.

Unless it was a very important location, videos would typically only be saved for a year; otherwise, even Night’s vast storage devices would not be able to accommodate such a large amount of data.

As Old Pan complained, Lin Mo spent only a limited amount of time in the Aircrew Group throughout the year, although each mission was undoubtedly significant.

Of course, if it were minor matters, the superiors wouldn’t have entrusted the task to Night.

For Li Muling, this was not the best of news, but it also meant her workload was not as heavy as she had imagined.

Hard work pays off; she indeed found something unusual.

Just a few days ago, Old Pan had punished Lin Mo by making him sweep the entire hangar, but the recorded video revealed a very strange segment.

It seemed as if the footage had suddenly shifted; some corners of the hangar underwent a change.

“Haha, I finally found something off!”

Li Muling was now entirely suspicious of Lin Mo, unwilling to miss even the slightest unusual detail.

The video she discovered was from around five in the afternoon. The footage appeared to undergo a montage transition, showing not just one but several cameras displaying changes in various areas of the hangar. Previously cluttered spaces suddenly appeared neat and orderly.

If it were anyone else, they would likely have thought that there was an issue with the monitoring system, causing the footage to freeze, before the system resumed normal operation after a while.

However, this explanation did not pass the scrutiny of the “Twin Stars” sisters. What seemed like an insignificant change in the footage became a glaring flaw in Li Muling’s eyes; it just wasn’t scientific.

“Capture this! I need to keep monitoring, haha, this really is interesting!”

This ghostly segment of video gained special attention. Following standard protocols, Li Muling quickly documented and filed it as evidence.

Unfortunately, she only found this one instance; sometimes, even with surveillance cameras, they only covered the entire hangar. While there was enough field of view, the accuracy was not as high as imagined, making it difficult to capture specific detail changes, such as the variable wings undergoing transformation within the “monstrous” fighter jet under Lin Mo’s control.

The upgrade of the “monstrous” fighter jet took at least eleven working days. The interaction between the Ser effect and the magic circle was both an accident and a pleasant surprise, catching the Dragon Knight somewhat off guard.

Both the human and the dragon exerted considerable effort to calculate the balance point, finally being able to control this transformation with ease. If the repulsion shield activated, the “monstrous” fighter jet would become impenetrable like a missile, completely losing the super-maneuverability that Lin Mo painstakingly designed into the top-tier aerodynamic design.

For Lin Mo, this was absolutely not worth the loss.

In fact, to prevent this double-edged sword from affecting the performance of the “monstrous” variable wings fighter jet, it would be sufficient to simply set up a switch for the repulsion shield to resolve the prominently highlighted pros and cons.

By integrating the repulsion shield into the cruising status via the onboard operating system, during dogfights, it would only require intentionally controlling the power output. This way, the shield could be kept as close to the aircraft’s surface as possible, similar to the Gold Element Dragon Kin’s “Void Magnetism,” allowing the perfect aerodynamic design to function fully. Although this would slightly waste the performance of the Ser engine, its role was less significant during super-maneuverability, making this sacrifice absolutely worthwhile.

During cruising status, the arrow-like repulsion shield would replace the original aerodynamic design of the “monstrous” variable wings fighter jet, becoming the most suitable aerodynamic shape.

The point where the force field converged in front of the nose of the aircraft could indeed tear through the air effectively. Moreover, avoiding thermal barriers close to the body would prevent the surface from directly enduring the high temperatures generated by high-speed air friction, greatly benefiting the fighter jet’s speed and even making it capable of operating within the ionosphere of the atmosphere.

However, the Ser engine’s anti-gravity field was only suitable for use within the atmosphere; once leaving the gravitational pull of the Earth, it would exert little to no effect in outer space.

Additionally, Lin Mo needed to make one important modification to the “monstrous” fighter jet: to add a comprehensive speed measurement system, including satellite positioning and remote sensing. Under the protection of the repulsion shield, the previously used airspeed tubes and multifunctional atmospheric sensors had nearly lost their effectiveness.