Chapter 295: Visit
"What do you mean?" Flitwick asked curiously. "The resources I need to expand the space available in this ring is space itself and the material that makes up our own world. Basically the only way to increase the size of this realm is to feed it parts of our own which is as you know is in rather limited quantities." Nick explained helplessly. "Would conjured material work?" Helena asked while casting a spell that summoned a boulder from thin air. When she released it the boulder evaporated and yet no change occurred in the realm save a tiny uptick in mana concentration in the air.-
"Nevermind." she said awkwardly after seeing the lack of reaction the realm had to her conjuration. "I'm sure you can grow this place plenty without worrying about the earth , just don't go sacrificing whole mountains and I'm sure no one will even notice." Flitwick said reassuringly. Nick nodded before bringing them out of the realm and back into the workshop. Unlocking the door to the workshop Nick was surprised to find Dumbledore waiting outside it. "TEMPUS!" Nick checked the time but found that it was only 5:27 pm.-
Dumbledore seemed surprised but after listening to the others account of the situation had an understanding look on his face. "A magical epiphany , quite the rare event even for master crafters but one valuable enough that many would be willing to sacrifice much to experience it themselves. I am a bit envious to be honest as I myself have only experienced such a thing three times in all my experiences." the old man said with a smile.-
"Why have I never heard of something like that until now?" Nick asked with a frown. "In this case I'm afraid you are a victim of your own success. Should you have learned crafting in the traditional manner you would likely be well aware of this information as it is an open secret amongst crafters like us. By creating your own methods however you lack the knowledge of the traditional crafters and as such weren't aware of such a thing until now." Dumbledore explained helpfully and Nick grimaced since the old goat was probably right.-
His knowledge of crafting was based on the information within Celebrimbor's inheritance and as such only included what he deemed important to the craft. The fact the elf himself had also not mentioned this topic at least once meant he was probably unfamiliar with it as well. 'Perhaps it is a phenomena unique to this worlds magical energy?' Nick wondered to himself. "With that answered I find myself curious as to what you created during that event." Dumbledore said with a curious gaze at the glowing glass like ring on Nick's hand.