Imprisoned for a Trillion Years, I Was Worshipped by All Gods!

If that was the case, then spending money on a Magic Array Core would feel like cheating—almost embarrassing.

After all, if Daniel couldn't claim first place, that would be an actual disgrace.

"Don't worry about it, Teacher! My dad has some Magic Array Cores that can boost comprehension. I could, um, borrow a few for you!"

Betsy blurted out without a second thought.

Hearing her words, Daniel couldn't help but laugh. He cleared his throat and said:

"No need. I don't need those things."

This Betsy… truly a little blabbermouth!

Seeing Daniel refuse, Betsy hurriedly added:

"Teacher, I know you're amazing, but shouldn't you at least learn more about your opponents' strength and methods? You've been sitting at home all day, and if something goes wrong—"

Before she could finish, Ed walked in and said:

"Master Daniel, my teacher wants to see you for a moment."

"What now? Is he pushing me about the Enlightenment Competition again? I already told him—"

Daniel assumed that Dixon and Betsy must have come up with the same idea.

But Ed interrupted:

"No, this time it's not about the competition. It's about something else."

"What is it?"

Daniel asked, curious.

Ed explained:

"A customer brought in a Magic Array Core for repairs. But the Core seems to be of a very high grade, so my teacher wasn't sure how to handle it. He'd like you to take a look."

"A Magic Array Core?"

"Yes, and it seems to be related to the Enlightenment Competition… Anyway, the customer seems to be in a hurry."

Betsy was stunned when she heard this.

Was Daniel's luck for real?

This was like being handed a pillow just when you felt sleepy!

She had just complained about Daniel not leaving the house or learning about his competitors and the Magic Array Cores they were using. And now?

One literally fell into his lap.

What kind of luck was this?!

"Alright, take me there."

Daniel stood up, and Ed led the way.

This time, they headed to the forge's VIP room.

Inside, Dixon was carefully examining a small object, his expression tense and serious.

His brow was furrowed so deeply it looked like a permanent crease.

It was clear that Dixon was completely stumped; otherwise, he wouldn't look so stressed.

Hearing footsteps approaching, Dixon set down the Magic Array Core, breathed a sigh of relief, and turned to Daniel:

"Master Daniel, you're finally here! Come quickly and take a look at this Magic Array Core. I'm completely baffled!"

"Alright, let me see what's got Master Dixon so troubled."

Just as Daniel reached for the Magic Array Core, the customer suddenly looked up at him and exclaimed:

"It's you!"

Hearing her voice, Daniel looked at her in surprise and recognized the woman.

It was Veya—the same woman he'd met after leaving Tuck Village.

"Well, fancy meeting you here."

Daniel said, feeling a bit nostalgic.

"You two know each other?"

Dixon asked, looking between them.

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"Yes, we traveled together when I first came to Greenstone City," Veya replied.

"I see…"

Dixon nodded, but then, as if something clicked in his mind, he suddenly smiled and said:

"Well then, Master Daniel, I'll leave this Magic Array Core to you. Miss Veya, rest assured—Master Daniel here is the finest master craftsman at Velen Forge. He'll definitely repair it for you!"

After saying this, Dixon quickly excused himself, almost as if fleeing the scene.

Watching Dixon rush out, Daniel sighed.

What's with this guy? Did he think his inability to solve the problem would embarrass him in front of me?

If he had just stayed, Daniel could've taught him how to handle similar problems in the future!

Shaking his head, Daniel took Dixon's seat and picked up the Magic Array Core.

"I never expected you to be a master craftsman at the forge!"

Veya exclaimed, surprised.

This revelation explained why she'd felt that Daniel had an unusual aura about him.

As a master craftsman, Daniel naturally carried an air of tranquility and harmony that could set people at ease.

For a moment, Veya's gaze toward Daniel became tinged with admiration.

"It's just a coincidence," Daniel replied casually, then began studying the Magic Array Core in his hands.

To be honest, Daniel had been curious about this device ever since he first saw it on Veya's carriage.

Back then, he hadn't asked about it because it wasn't his place. He was already grateful enough for the ride.

After joining the forge, Daniel learned just how valuable Magic Array Cores were.

But since he'd never had a chance to interact with one, the matter had faded from his mind.

Now, with Veya standing before him and the Core in his hands, he could finally satisfy his curiosity.@@novelbin@@

As Daniel studied the device, the intricacies of the Magic Array Core began to reveal themselves.

It was an incredibly intricate metal creation that incorporated numerous rare materials, most of which were specifically used for magic array formations.

Inside the Core were around a dozen tiny magic arrays, etched in a way that allowed them to work seamlessly together.

Each array served a unique function, yet they all operated in harmony—a marvel of ingenuity.

Seeing this design reminded Daniel of the massive array disk left behind by the God Emperor.

That array had been preserved in the form of ancient script, which only highlighted the God Emperor's unparalleled mastery.

Among the magic arrays in this Core, one stood out as the most complex and central to its functionality.

Examining its patterns, Daniel noticed something peculiar—it bore a striking resemblance to the innate patterns of the Tree of Insight he'd encountered in his past life.

Perhaps this similarity was why the Magic Array Core could enhance a mage's comprehension.

"This design… is quite ingenious,"

Daniel remarked, genuinely impressed.

Such innovative thinking would have been nearly impossible in the past. But in this era, ideas like this could flourish—what a fascinating time!

By now, Daniel had thoroughly analyzed the Core's structure.

A Magic Array Core could be broken down into two main components: the fusion of materials and the etching of the magic arrays.

While the array etching seemed crucial—after all, the Core relied on the arrays—the true challenge lay in the material fusion.

Each material had to be forged into a precise shape, then assembled into a cohesive unit that resonated with the magic arrays.

The complexity and difficulty of this process far exceeded that of etching the arrays themselves.

No wonder…

Daniel recalled overhearing those two young men outside the forge expressing their admiration for the Artisan's Sanctuary.

Their greatest dream had been to join the Sanctuary and create their very own Magic Array Core.