#355 - The efficacy of masks (asking for monthly tickets and recommendation tickets)

Anduin's exclamation wasn't due to anything else, but because he recognized two familiar techniques within the mask.

These were the rune array superposition and bloodline connection techniques he had once seen in the Travers family's magic book.

Although the magical patterns on this mask were intricate, Anduin had seen even more complex superposition systems in the magic book, so he quickly determined that there were actually only two layers of rune arrays on the mask.

This meant that the mask theoretically only had two functions, but it was completely connected to the user's bloodline, making it difficult for others to impersonate. Only the original owner of the mask could use it.

At the same time, the way this mask was inscribed was very special. The magical patterns on it were extremely fine, not like they were inscribed with ordinary rune engraving knives.

This also made observation quite difficult. Fortunately, Anduin had special observation equipment, otherwise it would be difficult to see the magical patterns with the naked eye.

"How is it? Any gains?" Seeing Anduin's reaction, Mavis couldn't help but become curious and asked.

"Hmm, very interesting." Anduin's lips curled slightly, and after perfunctorily replying, he continued to observe.

This made Mavis a little conflicted. Her heart was itching like it was being scratched by kittens, but she also knew that Anduin was working seriously and it was inconvenient to disturb him now, so she could only stare unblinkingly at the mask, as if she could really see something.

Anduin, on the other hand, abandoned all distractions and concentrated on detecting the rune patterns on the mask. What he had to do now was to separate the two layers of rune arrays first, and then he could judge their respective functions one by one.

So Anduin looked at the observation instrument while constantly writing and drawing on two pieces of parchment.

Fortunately, the patterns on this mask were relatively simple, but because the runes were fine and dense, he needed to re-tap them with the non-damaging hammer from time to time.

After more than two hours of analysis, Anduin finally transcribed the runes on it separately.

After copying down all the runes, he ended his observation of the mask and instead focused more on these two rune arrays.

Mavis, who had also spent two hours with him, saw Anduin's actions, and her originally exhausted spirit suddenly perked up, and she couldn't help but step forward again.

"How is it? Have you successfully cracked it?" Mavis stared at Anduin with bright eyes, looking even more excited than him.

Anduin glanced at Mavis speechlessly. He felt that this Auror was a little too excited, always making a fuss.

"Not yet, this is just the beginning. The next work requires meticulous effort, but there are already clues."

"Oh? Any discoveries?" Mavis said, taking out her pocket watch and looking at the time, "You're about to close, right? I have to go back to the Ministry of Magic to report. Tell me what you've gained, so I can report it to the Director."

"I can roughly see that this mask has two functions, one is communication and the other is identification. Of course, the more specific functions will only be known after a deeper analysis."

"However, this communication function seems to have remote capabilities, but the rune structure is very unfamiliar and will take more time. I think, if the details can be analyzed clearly, maybe it can help you find other people with these masks."

Anduin told Mavis the parts that could be revealed. Of course, what he said was indeed the truth. The communication runes on the mask were much more complex than he knew, and the function was more powerful than his communication amulet, which aroused his strong curiosity.

"Really? If you can really help us lock down the remaining criminals, that would be great." Mavis became even more excited after hearing Anduin's explanation, "The help you provided is very valuable, I have to go back and report to the Director!"

Then Mavis hurriedly left through the Floo Network, while Anduin was still calmly studying the runes in his hand.

He found that the rune structure used on this mask was quite unfamiliar, and the effect was more powerful. It was a completely different alchemy style, and studying these rune arrays provided him with many ideas and accumulations for his alchemy.

When the Ministry of Magic learned that Anduin's research on the mask had really made progress, they also attached great importance to it. The next day, Mavis brought another mask, and she also brought Minister Bardnor's promise.

The Minister said that if Anduin could help the Ministry of Magic crack these masks, they would be willing to add another batch of alchemy equipment orders. Of course, this was also related to the fact that Anduin's products were indeed useful.

In fact, even without the Ministry of Magic's promise, Anduin would try his best to complete the analysis work, partly because he could draw more alchemy knowledge by studying the runes, and on the other hand, the 'Silver Spear' was originally Anduin's goal.

After spending several days, Anduin finally figured out the specific effects of this mask.

It has two functions: identification and communication.

Among them, the new type of rune with identification function can help the wizards wearing the mask identify the identities of other masks, and also has the effect of assisting vision, so wearing the mask will not only not block the field of vision, but also help the wearer penetrate fog, darkness and other environments.

The Silver Spear soldiers were able to fight calmly in the Cloud of Mist Charm for this reason.

By analyzing this rune, Anduin also greatly enriched his rune library. This rune may be more useful than the 'Echo Charm' in some application scenarios.

The other communication rune is even more powerful. It can actually transmit messages to remote targets, and the effect is better than Anduin's communication amulet.

If Anduin's communication amulet is equivalent to a telegraph, which can only allow remote targets to respond, then this rune is equivalent to an upgrade to a pager, which can send messages to remote targets, and because the mask has the effect of bloodline binding, the confidentiality is extremely strong.

At the same time, Anduin found that the potential of this rune is more than that. It actually uses the communication structure of the Floo Network, but the communication channel is very wide and can output more magic power. Anduin believes that if this rune is developed, it can even create communication equipment similar to a telephone.

However, although Anduin has figured out the effects of these runes, he can't directly use the mask to track down the enemy, because the bloodline binding involved makes it impossible for outsiders to use it.

In response, Anduin decided to use bloodline transmutation on Iselton's mask. Iselton has now become demented, and there is enough blood on his body. He wants to try to bind himself to Iselton's mask in this way.