Princess's Struggle for Survival-Chapter 27: "You think too muChapter "

Astrid's attempt at the Open circle was dismantled by an intermediate magic spell, the full name of which was Wind Barrier.

The first step involved compressing mental power, causing the wind element to form a powerful wind field around the target.

The purpose of the perfume was to use still air, relative to the outside world, to slow down the volatilization of liquids, thereby achieving the effect of easy preservation and controlled release of aroma.

According to the Elders Speech description, Astrid patiently arranged the elements in rows, corresponding to the positions of the magic circle specified in the book.

Fortunately, she only used the single element of wind, so she did not need to consider the affinity or rejection reactions between multiple elements.

After about fifteen minutes, Astrid felt that the elemental fluctuations on the surface of the liquid had stabilized, gradually reducing the transmission of mental power.

"Lyra, hand me the glass bottle you just had," Astrid said.

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Hearing this, Lyra immediately withdrew from the elemental vision, picked up the transparent container placed on the medicinal table, and gently handed it to Astrid.

"Here, Your Highness Astrid."

Taking the glass bottle, Astrid poured the improved perfume into it.

She held it under the lamp to observe its luster and, after confirming it was satisfactory, raised an index finger, touched the residual liquid in the pot, and brought it to her nose for a light sniff.

As she expected, the liquid did not emit a noticeable smell without the transmission of mental power.

The magic circle had successfully stopped or slowed down the evaporation of the perfume.

"Lyra, come over and smell it," Astrid whispered, gently handing the snow-white stopper to the latter.

"Can you smell the fragrance now?"

Looking at Astrid's slightly moist fingertips, Lyra obediently leaned her head down and inhaled gently.

In her nose, there was a faint fragrance of roses, mixed with a slight fresh mint scent.

There was also a hint of hidden warmth within the coolness, making it irresistibly inviting.

"I... I can't smell it," Lyra replied softly.

However, these were the scents of Astrid herself, the same fragrance that lingered in her boudoir, and had nothing to do with the liquid on her fingertips.

"That seems to be half the battle," Astrid asserted to herself, continuing.

"Lyra, try to send mental power into it," she instructed.

Hearing this, Lyra wondered, "Is it for these liquids?"

"Yes, but don't convey it too quickly. Gradually increase the magnitude,"

Aligning the circle consumed much more mental power than chanting entry-level spells.

It was no wonder that an apprentice had to possess a reserve of mental power equivalent to releasing hundreds of primary spells in one breath before being promoted to a Sorcerer and participating in the study of circle Formations.

Astrid had already drained seventy to eighty percent of her mental power in her first attempt.

If she continued to push herself, it would easily lead to dizziness, putting her in the same situation as last time, returning to the bedroom and sleeping through the entire afternoon.

Her time was precious, and she couldn't afford to waste so much of it on sleeping.

Hearing Astrid's instructions, Lyra obediently released her mental power.

The moment it came into contact with the perfume, she felt as though an invisible shackle had been quietly loosened.

In the next second, a strong fragrance wafted to her nose, a perfect blend of peach and rose, forming a deeply romantic scent.

As she continued to increase the flow of mental energy, the perfume evaporated faster.

After a few minutes, the top notes of peach and rose faded, transitioning to the middle notes of musk and amber, with traces of patchouli.

"Can the mental power I convey affect the perfume itself?" Lyra asked softly.

Astrid shook her head, her pink lips parting slightly as she replied, "You overestimate me. This magic circle only determines the amplitude of airflow based on the amount of mental power."

"The original properties of the perfume haven't changed in any way. You can think of it as a vat of wine. The magic circle I set up is like a wooden lid placed on the vat to cover the wine. Every bit of mental power you release pushes open the wooden lid. The more you push, the stronger the aroma of the wine floating in the air."

However, Lyra's idea reminded Astrid of something.

The reason perfumes have top, middle, and base notes is that the evaporation rates of different fragrances vary.

If she could control the evaporation rates of various fragrances through the magic circle, it would undoubtedly open up more possibilities for perfumes.

As a once world-famous perfume master, Astrid's heart burned with excitement when she realized the possibilities.

Dozens of potential combinations flashed through her mind.

Of course, upon further reflection, it was nearly impossible to achieve this with Astrid's current mental power reserves.

Just a simple open-form magic circle consumed almost all of her mental power, let alone refining each essence and setting up the magic circle individually.

After listening to Astrid's explanation, Lyra was even more confused.

The term "magic circle" that Astrid mentioned was something she had seen in books but never fully understood.

She only knew it was incredibly complex and related to intermediate magic.

Her Royal Highness Astrid must be at least a high-level Sorcerer... Perhaps even at the Magnus level...

Princess Astrid, already enigmatic, became even more mysterious and powerful in Lyra's eyes.

An eighteen-year-old Magnus, such a figure was unheard of in the entire Valeria Empire.

Perhaps only the legendary Spellcreator Lady Gemini, who had deciphered and modified Elders Speech, could surpass Astrid in terms of talent.

Such a powerful mage... Does she even need a junior knight like me to protect her?

"Your Highness Astrid..."

"Hmm? Do you still have questions?"

Lyra hesitated, feeling it might be inappropriate to directly ask Astrid about her true strength. Instead, she whispered,

"I... Can I really protect you?"

Jumping from a knight to a Master Knight or delving into magic within a year, going from an entry-level apprentice to a Magnus, both paths sounded like pipe dreams.

Astrid was momentarily stunned before replying softly,

"Why do you say that?"

"Because I feel that Your Highness Astrid and Miss Elise are far more powerful than I am. If a real fight breaks out, I might just become a burden to you."

This was Lyra's greatest fear at the moment.

Hearing Lyra's words, Astrid paused, then let out a soft chuckle before speaking slowly.

"Miss Lyra, you're being cunning..."

"...Do you think you can get out of your responsibilities early by saying that?"

Lyra shook her head hurriedly, her voice flustered.

"I didn't mean it that way!"

She simply doubted whether she was worthy of the effort and resources the other party was investing in her.

"If you didn't mean it that way, then prove it through actions, not just words."

The current Lyra was indeed weaker compared to her peers who studied magic and combat skills. However, Astrid never doubted her potential.

Lyra was the protagonist, a character destined for extraordinary growth.

Her potential far surpassed that of many, including Amalia, who, despite her higher status, paled in comparison to her innate abilities.