Ethereal Ascendance: A Journey of Transformation(1-3VOL)

Vol 3/ Chapter 68 - Magical Array as Code

"So you can make such a small magical array because you removed the redundant patterns?"

Cyra finally understood. Although she didn't know much about programming, from using computers and phones, she had absorbed some related knowledge.

"That's right. Originally not many people in this world understood magical arrays, and the glyphs and patterns were too complex to analyze. So it was hard to optimize them," Reed explained.

She picked up a small notebook on the table and showed it to us.

"But we're different. With computer languages as an example, we just need to translate the patterns and glyphs into computer code. That can greatly improve efficiency by avoiding redundant patterns. Recently, I've translated most of the patterns and glyphs into programming languages, including notes on what each pattern corresponds to. Generally speaking, as long as you know some basic programming, you can learn to create the most magical arrays!"

"You can do that too?"

We were all stunned, even Nicola who had been with her for a while didn't know Reed had made such an amazing discovery.

This wasn't just teaching someone to fish, but giving them the whole fishing boat! As long as we memorized the contents of this little notebook, we could all become masters of magical arrays!

However...

"I don't know programming, though I can interpret the Bible. It's up to you, cheat master!"

Cyra glanced at it briefly before losing interest and handing the notebook to Nicola beside her.

"I've said many times I studied humanities, how could I possibly know programming!"

Nicola took it without even looking and passed it to me.

"Feliciana, you studied science, right? This should be useful for you, I'll leave it to you!"

"Who said everyone who studies science knows programming..."

I smiled wryly and flipped through a few pages. Reed had indeed recorded everything in great detail, with syntax for each symbol and pattern based on her understanding. But as for programming, I was just a layman. Although I had self-studied for a while, I had to admit I was still far from proficient.

"Weren't you a physics major? How come you know programming?"

Closing the notebook, I glanced sideways at Reed. Her programming skills must be quite good to reach this level.

"I took an elective course in programming when in university. I felt computer science suited me well, but current programming doesn't have much hope for strong artificial intelligence unless there are major hardware innovations. So in the end I chose physics."

Reed's answer nearly made me choke. So she had learned programming with strong artificial intelligence as the goal?

She deserved to be called a genius. Compared to her, ordinary people like me could only consider practical factors like job prospects when choosing a major.

"So it wasn't a complete lie when you said before the hydrogen bomb was ready, since it just lacks one last step. We shouldn't try that recklessly here in Edenmere, it will have to wait until we're in the outside world."

Seeing we had no interest in her "magical array code", Reed brought the topic back to the hydrogen bomb.

"So when are we planning to set off?"

I raised this question again. It was about time we left this place.

"If all goes smoothly, we should be able to go next week. There are two main issues right now..."