Dongyun Academy
South End
Forbidden Techniques Patrol Area
Technique Boundary Line
Zero Departure Point
At five in the morning, the cold fog had yet to disperse. Under a blanket of silence and a white mist barrier, a small investigation team of seven members quietly assembled. They wore gray-silver cloaks adorned with the Magic Department's unique symbols: The "Playing Card Cross Mark." Feng Ke stood at the forefront, followed by Livia, Phinia, Ares, Elfi, Lunan (the technique shield soldier), and Emma Bernas (the newly added technique communicator). The boundary technique tower emitted a faint hum, and blue ripples surrounded the entire area, marking the opening of the boundary between the technique academy and the forbidden area.Feng Ke checked the technique core coordinate table and confirmed the path: "According to the first signal fragment of the magic cube, after crossing the technique boundary line, we must reach the first energy echo point within six hours. Otherwise, the signal will be interrupted, and we will lose the initiative in the search."Elfi frowned slightly as she checked the technique compression bow on her shoulder. "So this isn't just an operation; it's a race against time."
Livia stepped closer to the boundary barrier and lightly touched the circle of rotating technique patterns. She felt a chill run from her fingertips. "Interesting. The last time this boundary line was opened was three years ago. That operation was led by a mentor-level execution team. This time, it's our turn."
Feng Ke nodded, his gaze firm. "The formal combat of the Magic Department must take this step. No longer just a paper struggle within the academy."
He raised a black technique seal: a rare "Independent Investigation Privilege Certificate" issued by the mentors. A line of text floated above it: "Special Approval: Magic Department Technique Investigation Team, temporary permission for border crossing mission, authority level: S-permission level."
Phinia immediately unfolded the boundary route map with intersecting lines in the light diagram and said, "I suggest we take the A-7 stealth route to avoid residual energy flows from the old spear training zone. The crossing path will circumvent Black Rock Ridge and reach the Echo Point coordinates."
Feng Ke nodded without hesitation. "Let's do it. In five minutes, activate the crossing technique and start advancing."
Five minutes later, the boundary technique slowly opened, revealing a temporary blue light path before them.
The seven stepped forward, taking the first step across the boundary line.
Behind them was the familiar Dongyun Academy.Ahead lay unknown ruins and mysteries, as well as the awakening of the magic cube's body, which was waiting. At that moment, the Magic Department's true expedition finally began.
Character Quotes
Livia Ains: "Compared to playing cards, what we are betting on this time is our entire fate."
Feng Ke Rein: "The boundary is not the end, but the entrance. The first step we take determines whether we are worthy of being called magicians."