Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 2164: Can we fix it? (4)

My primary concern wasn't even about my ability to power this contraption; something else held greater importance.

A few sections appeared to be out of alignment, not broken, but as if they had suffered from intense outward force.

"Did they utilize this portal for their escape? If that's the case, where did the inhabitants of this ancient civilization vanish to?"

I allowed myself only a fleeting moment for contemplation before redirecting my complete focus back to the portal itself.

Their destination was irrelevant at this juncture; my sole objective was deciphering the method to activate this portal and extricate myself from this predicament.

Gazing upon it, a singular thought materialized in my mind...

"I haven't the faintest idea what I'm looking at."

Despite discerning what appeared to be circuits converging into some form of magic array, the complexity of these circuits was utterly bewildering, causing my eyes to nearly cross.

Consequently, it was only natural that I couldn't fathom the portal's function.

The more I scrutinized it, the more my head began to spin.

Ultimately, I was compelled to concede defeat.

Upon relinquishing my efforts, I turned towards Lupus, inquiring, "Can you make any sense of this?"

Lupus, a divine messenger with a lifespan far exceeding my own, ought to possess vastly superior knowledge. She had already demonstrated this by imparting numerous arcane secrets previously unknown to me.

However, even she wore a perplexed expression when I posed my question.

Lupus did not respond immediately, but eventually, she conveyed her bewilderment with a shake of her head.

It was evident she had dedicated time to discerning its purpose, yet she truly could not comprehend it.

For even Lupus to falter in understanding this mechanism served as irrefutable proof of the magic array's intricate design.

This indeed left us pondering our next course of action.

Even if we could ascertain its identity, it wasn't as though we possessed the means to operate it.

"Is it even possible for us to repair this?"

I stood there, shaking my head with a rueful smile, fully aware that no alternative existed. Beyond this portal, there were simply no other viable avenues for our escape.

Thus, in the end, both Lupus and I persisted in our observation of the portal, striving to uncover a method for its restoration.

"I truly have no clue what I am observing."

That was the sum total of our meticulous examination.

No matter how earnestly we applied ourselves, the absence of fundamental knowledge rendered comprehension impossible. In actuality, our strenuous efforts only exacerbated our confusion, as we found ourselves merely grasping at shadows and indulging in conjecture.

This meant our attempts to decipher it only made the task more arduous, leading us down paths of erroneous assumptions.

"What if you attempted to employ your creation divine energy?"

Lupus's sudden suggestion caught me off guard, compelling me to fix my gaze upon her, seeking clarification for her proposition.

I could sense the sincerity behind her words.

There seemed to be no logical basis for her suggestion; she simply urged me to channel the creation divine energy and observe any potential effects.

Yet, the creation divine energy was not some universal panacea capable of rectifying all ailments.

Therefore, even if I intended to utilize it to address this predicament, it was unlikely to yield any substantial results.

Nevertheless, Lupus appeared expectant, as if awaiting my compliance.

Faced with her expectant gaze, I felt compelled to proceed, despite my profound lack of faith in the endeavor.

The crucial factor was our dire lack of alternatives.

Upon releasing my divine energy, I harbored no real hope of any positive outcome.

As the divine energy flowed forth, it enveloped the portal without apparent effect, resembling inert energy incapable of interaction.

This outcome was hardly surprising, as it aligned perfectly with my expectations.

At this stage, my actions were merely a performance for Lupus's benefit, an attempt to assuage her anxieties.

However, after a considerable duration, the futility of the situation became apparent, and I prepared to withdraw my divine energy.

Just as I was about to disengage, a subtle shift occurred.

"Ugh..." A grunt escaped me as I felt an inexplicable sensation of being drawn out.

This sudden development completely blindsided me.

Furthermore, the intensity of this phenomenon only continued to escalate.