Chapter 1383: Changing the Approach, Mobile Base Stations

From the fact that Iolum previously asked him to find any excuse to kill the members of the Druid organization, it can be seen that his teacher is not a soft-hearted person.

Not to mention that in his early years, Iolum fought for nearly a hundred years, wiping out all large Orc tribes in the Nether Territory, which can be described as decisive in killing.

It was only out of respect for this cheap student of his that he did not propose that simpler solution, but instead was willing to consume the resources of the Arcane Union to help cover it up.

Xia Duo felt that when resources could be used to solve a problem, there was no need to use people; after all, compared to resources that could be repeatedly obtained, people were unique.

……

After sitting quietly by the window with Niya for a while, Xia Duo chatted with her about what he had seen and heard in the Elf Kingdom not long ago. Among them, the description of the Mythallar and the introduction to the Southern Four Kingdoms made Niya marvel greatly.

"Netheril is truly too small; I really want to go see the outside world!"

"There will be a chance!" Xia Duo was talking about the Floating City; he also wanted to have a spontaneous trip when the time came. "By the way, how is your research on the Communication Mythallar progressing lately?"

"Not very ideal."

Niya sighed slightly, leaned her head on Xia Duo's shoulder, and whispered an explanation:

"The main issue is being stuck on the node-less construction. A Mythallar without a Material Node can have its coverage area expanded to a great extent, but such a Mythallar is naturally repelled by the Magic Net in terms of existence. It is very difficult to make it run durably and stably!"

The problem Niya mentioned was also very difficult for Xia Duo to solve himself; after all, even in the Elf World, a Mythallar without a Material Node is absolutely high-end technology.

After thinking for a moment, he asked Niya: "Do you still remember your original intention for researching the Communication Mythallar?"

Niya replied: "I remember, to find the next upgrade direction for the Tower of Time's Communication Magic Tool."

"Then let's take it one step at a time. If we upgrade directly to a Communication Mythallar, then who would buy Communication Magic Tools? This time, while heading to Evereska, I discovered some interesting things regarding the Distributed Node Design of the Mythallar there."

As he spoke, Xia Duo told Niya about his findings in Evereska regarding the Distributed Node Design of the Mythallar and said:

"Actually, if we could use Communication Magic Tools to act as Mythallar Nodes, it might better serve the interests of the Tower of Time!"

"Communication Magic Tools?"

Niya moved her head away from Xia Duo's shoulder, sat up straight, then took a Communication Magic Tool from her Dimensional Bag, shook it in front of Xia Duo, and said:

"I have thought about this possibility before, but look, the positions of each Communication Magic Tool relative to other Communication Magic Tools are in motion and are not fixed. How can this be used as a Mythallar Node!"

Generally speaking, the positions of Mythallar Nodes are relatively fixed, unless there is only one node, which can be carried around.

But usually, in the case of a single node, the node must be a very complex and massive Energy Interaction System, which is not convenient to carry.

Xia Duo was aware of these situations, but the beauty of the Distributed Node Design lies right here—

"It does not require every node to be effective, nor does it require every node to remain stationary. As long as a certain number of nodes remain relatively stationary at the same moment, it is enough to maintain the existence of the Mythallar.

"And after the Mythallar exists, with the support of more other nodes, the number of nodes that need to be relatively stationary at the same time will also be greatly reduced."

In other words, as long as a Communication Mythallar with Communication Magic Tools as nodes can be established, its subsequent existence does not need to be worried about too much; it only needs to be maintained from time to time.

According to Xia Duo's speculation, this kind of dynamic Distributed Node Design requires more frequent maintenance than a general Mythallar.

……

After listening to Xia Duo's explanation, Niya was stunned for a moment, then asked excitedly: "You know that kind of Distributed Node Design, don't you?"

"Yes."

Xia Duo nodded. "I have indeed learned the key to that kind of Distributed Node Design of the Evereska Mythallar. Although what I just said is largely my speculation, I am certain it is theoretically achievable.

"It's just that we must solve two problems: the dynamic nodes themselves, and the problem of their automatic connection to the Mythallar."

The problem of the dynamic nodes themselves is very easy to understand; in fact, as Communication Magic Tools serving as Mythallar Nodes, they certainly cannot be as simple as just a handheld transmitter like before.

In essence, they are individual, separated Energy Interaction Systems that possess certain unified characteristics.

As for the problem of their automatic connection to the Mythallar, it relates to whether the Mythallar can exist stably.

If they cannot automatically connect to the Mythallar to act as nodes, once the number of nodes falls below a certain level, the number of nodes that need to remain relatively stationary will surge, and if the conditions are not met, the Mythallar will collapse.

Of course, there is also a hidden meaning inside: if they cannot automatically connect to the Mythallar, then why would a buyer buy this?

Since it is called a Communication Magic Tool, besides the attribute of being a Mythallar Node, it must also possess the attribute of being a Mythallar Key.

If it only served as a Mythallar Node, the Mythallar could be linked directly; the user would have no need to purchase these so-called Communication Magic Tools, and the Tower of Time would be unable to recoup its costs.

On this point, Xia Duo and Niya had a tacit understanding, which can be seen from the fact that the two of them have never changed the name "Communication Magic Tool."

Otherwise, Xia Duo could have completely named that kind of dynamic Communication Mythallar node a "Mobile Base Station."

The more base stations, the more stable the Mythallar, but those base stations obviously cannot all be invested in by the Tower of Time; the higher the fixed asset investment, the lower the risk-resistance capability.

Since it is already called "distributed," it is better to "distribute" the investment as well. All users pay together, sharing the risk; in a sense, wouldn't the risk be zero!

……

After hearing Xia Duo's further explanation, Niya immediately became full of confidence. "If you say it can be achieved, then it must be achievable."

"As long as you have confidence, you can ask me any questions at any time. In addition, I will remind you of one more point: in a Mythallar with a Distributed Node Design, theoretically, everyone who possesses a node can control the Mythallar. Therefore, you must be cautious in encryption and Permission Level design, so that we don't have someone else take control of the Mythallar just after we've created it!"

"Rest assured, I will pay attention!" Niya nodded heavily.

Seeing that Niya already knew about this possibility, Xia Duo did not say much more. Besides asking Niya to be steady in encryption and Permission Level design, he had a backup plan.

As he said, theoretically, everyone who possesses a Mythallar node can control the Mythallar. Once the Communication Magic Tools serving as Mythallar nodes are released, from a probability perspective, the further in time we go, the greater the possibility of the Mythallar being controlled by others.

But the premise of this possibility is that the Tower of Time's Magic Item manufacturing process remains at its current level.