"No, we need to take a different approach. Conventional magic isn't working. Let's call it a day, clear our heads, and maybe some inspiration will pop up later."
After yet another failed experiment, Alan decided to take a break. He had tried numerous methods for this final step, none of which worked. Although Alan knew from the original story that Ultear used Arc of Time to unlock the Second Origin, the source material provided no specific description of the exact operation. Not daring to try it blindly, Alan had to start with conventional methods first. Yet, standard magic was completely useless, so Alan decided to give his brain a rest.
Ultear let out a heavy sigh. It had been half a month since Natsu brought Happy's egg to find them. For the past two weeks, the two of them had been researching and discussing this problem, which had left them feeling rather repressed. Sensing this, Alan was the one who suggested a break.
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