The Genius of Cloning in the Academy City-Chapter 125: Violet Prepares for a New Adventure! (2)

Why can’t we use instant-death techniques?

According to Lucian’s explanation, it can be summarized in two points.

“Magic or unique abilities work by projecting and manipulating ether at the desired coordinates. You understand this, right?”

“Yeah, I know. But ether ignores the laws of physics. It can even penetrate thick walls.”

I know this because I’ve tried creating clones beyond walls. If there’s space within two meters, anything can pass through. This characteristic has been very useful for infiltration and reconnaissance.

“The problem lies in setting the coordinates. Inside thick materials, the coordinates get disrupted. The manipulation process itself halts.”

If that’s true, I can’t create clones inside completely solid objects. I understand now.

I’ve experienced this firsthand. Without space, clones cannot be generated.

"When it comes to inanimate objects, it’s like this, but with living beings, it’s much more complicated. After the first and second-dimensional invasions, ether exists inside the body of every living creature in the world. Whether they’re awakened or not. You know this, right?"

"Of course, I do!"

I learned this fact while receiving tutoring from Professor Albert.

“Ether has a strong influence on the will and thoughts of living beings. Whether they’re awakened or not. That’s why every living being’s body has its own magical field, whether it’s large or small. So, if I project my magical power into someone else’s body to manipulate them, interference happens between my magic and their magic. In the end, the manipulation is blocked. Understand?”

“Does this also apply to unique abilities? Like how the student council president has telekinesis?”

When I asked, Lucian looked at me as if I were being ridiculous.

"I told you. Magic or unique abilities simply can’t do that! That person can’t manipulate your body or mine. They might be able to crush or strangle you, but they can’t squeeze your heart or control your nerves."

“What if I pump more magic into it?”

“If you pour enough magic to ignore the magical fields, the other person’s body will probably break or get pierced.”

After hearing Lucian’s explanation, I understood. I can shoot fireballs and scorch the outside of a person, but generating something inside them is impossible. How disappointing.

He went on to explain more complicated theories and formulas, but I didn’t understand half of it. So, in theory, it just doesn’t work.

“Is it really impossible? Let’s try.”

“Okay!”

While tidying up outside the restaurant, Violet No. 221 placed her hand on the belly of Violet No. 601, who was standing nearby. Our Violet is stronger in practical skills than in theory! ꞦΑΝȰ฿Ê𝘴

When I attempted to create a clone targeting the body’s interior, the magic, just like Lucian said, activated but then spread and dispersed like cotton candy in water.

I repeated it several times, but the results were similar.

“Ughhh!”

“Ahhh!”

In the final attempt, Violet No. 412 was created and bounced out in front of Violet No. 601. The two Violets collided and fell to the floor.

I felt disappointed. The invincible instant-death technique had just come to mind, but it was useless. How unfortunate.

“…Violet, you’re not having any weird thoughts again, are you?”

When I turned my head, Daphne was staring at me with suspicious eyes. I shook my head.

“It’s nothing!”

“…Yeah, I see. Alright.”

Despite my answer, her blue eyes still regarded me with doubt. When she keeps looking at me like that, it feels too much pressure. So, Violet No. 3 quickly changed the subject.

“Well, I guess I can’t use this for attack purposes. That’s a shame, right?”

“Ha… Let’s stop talking about that. It’s too cruel!”

At Violet No. 3’s words, Daphne looked utterly disgusted. I waved my hand.

“Alright! What I meant was, how about we try applying it in different ways? I’ll help you practice. How about it?”

“I understand what you mean. But…”

My friend trailed off at the end of her sentence. I tilted my head.

“If I say I’m using it as a target, you’ll get mad, won’t you?”

When I heard what Daphne said, I felt a chill run down my spine. How did she know?

“Violet’s face always gives away what she’s about to say.”

“Hehehe!”

Seeing my reaction, the vitality disappeared from Daphne’s eyes. She creaked her neck like a broken machine and awkwardly smiled.

“You’re not going to do it, right?”

When she asked, speaking each word slowly, I felt scared. My face gives away what I’m about to say? Now that I think about it, Kalia also said something similar. She said I can’t lie.

“I won’t say such things!”

I repeatedly made promises, and only then did Daphne’s face soften.

Next time, I should be careful not to let my expression give me away.

As I exited the cafeteria, I glanced toward Lucian.

He had been snickering for a while now.

"Hey, Lucian. I’ll send No. 234 to call you later, so follow along."

"What? Why?"

He asked.

"Because we need to work! You said you’d help with our plan. Are you backing out?"

"I did say that. So, where do I go? Who do I fight?"

At my response, Lucian’s face lit up.

When had he been grumbling? Now that he was participating, he seemed oddly more enthusiastic.

"Who’s talking about fighting? We need to earn money!"

"What?"

Lucian’s expression turned somewhat disgruntled at my words.

"What, so you’re just going to make me do a part-time job?"

It seemed there was some kind of misunderstanding.

"What are you talking about? We’re going to a dungeon! Come when I call later; I’ll explain what you’ll be doing there."

After leaving him behind, I practiced applying a friend’s unique ability outside.

I set up various targets like fruits and mannequins and used them to test the shield ability.

The results were unsatisfactory.

"Everything just bounces off…"

"It doesn’t feel very effective."

Sadly, Daphne’s shield wasn’t very reliable for offensive purposes.

First, I compressed the shield into a disk shape and tried throwing it.

However, the shield’s manipulation speed was slower than expected, and when it collided with an object, it merely knocked it over or sent it flying.

Throwing a pillow might be more effective. The shield couldn’t inflict significant damage on objects.

Next, I deployed the shield over the target and tried shrinking it.

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The idea was to crush and suffocate the target.

Of course, Daphne initially panicked at the suggestion.

"Even if it’s a fight, this feels too much… Can’t I just attack with magic bullets? Or maybe I’ll learn offensive magic from Lucian?"

"But Daphne, you’re not good at offensive magic."

Unfortunately, Daphne wasn’t adept at offensive magic.

She excelled in defensive spells, support, and auxiliary magic.

Professor Albert once said that magical aptitude and unique abilities are often linked to personality, so perhaps Daphne’s gentle nature tied into her abilities.

Eventually, after much persuasion, she tried my idea, but it failed this time as well.

While it could trap the target, the shield couldn’t crush or compress what was inside, regardless of its durability.

"Guess killing someone with her unique ability is out of the question."

This kind-hearted girl’s unique ability was far removed from being lethal.

Instead, we explored alternative uses.

"How about this?"

"Wow, it doesn’t break!"

Daphne tested a new idea, and this time, the results were quite satisfying.

Three Violets, acting as test subjects, swung weapons glowing with sword energy at the pale green shield.

Whenever the weapons struck the shield, sparks erupted dramatically, but not a scratch appeared on the shield.

The shield itself couldn’t destroy an opponent.

You couldn’t kill someone with a pillow no matter how hard you hit them.

However, you could wrap someone up in a pillow to immobilize them.

Thus, the shield could be used to trap an opponent, block their movements, or serve as a barrier.

"This works, doesn’t it?"

"It’s all thanks to Violet! Because of the ether amplifier, my ability’s deployment speed and range have increased. If it were the old days, I wouldn’t have even been able to attempt this!"

Daphne smiled in satisfaction, clearly feeling the improvement in her ability.

Suddenly, seeing the trapped Violets reminded me of a scene from the original story that I had forgotten.

It was the part where Daphne outsmarted the witch.

In the latter half of the first part, Witch Violet wreaked havoc across the Academy City and attacked the hospital where Daphne was.

The witch aimed to enrage the Chancellor by killing innocent people.

What the Boundless Witch didn’t anticipate was that Daphne wasn’t as simple as she appeared.

Realizing her opponent was the real deal, Daphne mustered all her strength before her death and covered the entire hospital with her shield, sealing it off.

Even with her head severed, the shield persisted, trapping the witch inside.

The witch’s clone-generating ability couldn’t surpass a shield fueled by Daphne’s dying resolve.

Coincidentally, the Chancellor was also inside the shield at the time.

As a result, the witch was defeated.

A dead Daphne had caught a living witch.

Of course, our Violet is a kind Violet, so there’s no chance of us getting trapped!

"Now we can capture someone alive."

When I activated the Violet Network, various applications for the shield came to mind.

Flattening someone under the shield to immobilize them.

Filling the shield with smoke grenades to suffocate the target.

Setting a fire and blocking the entrance with a shield…

"This is perfect! We can fight much more safely now."

"Should we develop poison gas while we’re at it?"

"That’s overkill. Let’s stick to tear gas!"

The Violet unit had gained more options, and we were thrilled.

After finishing the practice session, we headed to the location where the orientation was taking place.

It was time to explain the future plans to our labor force.