Chapter 30: The Controversy

As Victor prepares to leave for the Ainsted Academy of Magic, an argument about him is raging in the conference hall on the ninetieth floor of the Tower of Babel.

"Ladies and gentlemen......" a blonde-haired and red-eyed seventh-level arcanist cautiously stated his opinion, "It's hard to believe that a mage apprentice who has only been exposed to arcane art for less than thirty days can write such a highly rated paper?" I'm very skeptical about that......"

"Mr. Kemp Arnold, watch your words!"

Grand Arcanist Valentine Brooke knocked on the table in front of him, "Are you questioning President Grant's vision?" Victor came up with 'analytic geometry', there is no doubt about it! ”

"Hehe, my students are just talking about things...... How? Has the current society, like those gods, begun to restrict freedom of speech? ”

A pale flame appeared in the eyes of Dick Leybard, the "Sleeper Mentor", and he said in a cold, hoarse voice: "Even if 'analytic geometry' is indeed the result of Victor's research, I don't think he is qualified for the 'Sistil Honor Award'. ”

"Oh? Then I want to know ......" Vice President Winnie Murphy asked with a smile on her face, "Your Excellency Dick, what are the reasons for your objection?" ”

"The little guy named Victor has just passed the basic assessment of the arcane arts." Dean smiled coldly, "It wouldn't necessarily be a good thing to award him an award that symbolizes the highest honor of the Magical Society...... Moreover, it is debatable whether 'analytic geometry' is as important as Lord Grant suggests. ”

"Seconded!"

"Seconded!"

“……”

Some members of the Board of Directors have agreed with the idea of the "Sleeper Mentor".

After seeing that nearly a third of the board members clearly expressed their views, Grant Einstead, the "legendary juggernaut", couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

"Does it matter? Dick, do you mean that the arcanists who have studied algebra and geometry for the past few hundred years are scraps? Or do you want to say, I'm stupid? The Legend Juggernaut is an idiot who doesn't know right from wrong? ”

The sudden outburst of the "Eye of the Stars" Felton Antonia silenced the conference hall.

"As a Grand Arcanist, don't you know if 'analytic geometry' is important?" Felton, who had always been reticent, was surprisingly excited, "With analytic geometry we can quickly prove certain facts about curves by means of guò algebra...... With analytic geometry, the purpose of geometry can be achieved through guò algebra, and algebraic concepts can also be explained in terms of geometry...... With analytic geometry, we can use the quantitative tools it proposes to study the parabolic motion of objects, to study how planets move around the sun in elliptical orbits!! ”

Hearing this, everyone suddenly realized that "analytic geometry" played such an important role in His Excellency's "heliocentric theory", and it was no wonder that he would spare no effort to support Victor for the award.

The pale flame in Dean's eyes jumped violently a few times, and he retorted: "I'm also afraid of ruining Victor, the 'arcane genius'...... You know, he's just a one-ring mage! ”

"Humph......"

After venting, Felton returned to normal, and he let out a cold snort from his nose to express his displeasure.

Regardless of whether they supported Felton's opinion or not, seeing his usual indifferent appearance made the directors present feel that the trip was worthwhile, and they rarely enjoyed the treatment of a good old man with a temper.

Felton is a rigid and dogmatic man, and as long as he sees things, he will never care about people who disagree with him, regardless of personal relations or status.

"Arcane Path, the master first!"

Grant Grant, the president of magic and the "Legendary Master" who had only spoken a few words at the meeting, finally spoke, and he said majestically: "Before the birth of 'analytic geometry', geometry and algebra had made considerable progress, and from this point of view, 'analytic geometry' is not a huge achievement......

"From the perspective of its basic method, it mainly includes two aspects: one is from geometric figures to algebraic equations; The second is from algebraic equations to geometric figures. In this process, variables, functions, and important concepts such as numbers and shapes are all closely linked...... Although 'analytic geometry' does not have a strictly definite content, the decisive factor for it is not the object of study, but the method! ”

"Therefore, we cannot deny that Mr. Victor's research results are a remarkable creation in methodology, and this is undoubtedly a cross-generational progress!"

Speaking of this, Grant asked indifferently, "I agree to award the 'Sistil Honor Award' to Victor, is there anyone against it?" ”

Felton Antonia, the "Eye of the Starry Sky", looked around fiercely, and the directors of the Magical Society put their hands under the table, while the hands of the "Sleeper Mentor" Dick moved, but they still did not raise them after all.

"I declare ......"

After a long silence, Grant stood up and said solemnly, "According to the resolution of the 68th Council of the Continental Society for the Promotion of Magical Knowledge, and according to the 27th review resolution of the Skexiti Arcane Review and Evaluation Committee...... All the participants unanimously agreed on the decision to award Mr. Victor the 'Sistil Honour Award'. ”

"Next, we need to discuss the unique name of the 'Ring of Honor of Sithile' and the constant magic it requires. I would like to stress that it is best to take into account Mr. Victor's personal safety, as his path as a mage has only just begun. ”

"I'll take care of the constant magic......"

Alchemist Valentin Brooke, the "Equivalent Exchange", said with his chest lined up, "I will definitely tailor a Ring of Honor for this little guy Victor that is most suitable for him." However, the name of the ring still needs to be discussed by everyone......"

Grant nodded, "In that case, please speak freely!" ”

"Since Mr. Victor came up with the concept of 'analytic geometry', the name of the Ring of Honor should be named after 'analytical'......"

"No! The name is too general to confuse and does not highlight the contribution of Mr. Victor. ”

"What is it called 'geometry'?"

"It's also inappropriate, 'analytic geometry' also involves algebra, kinematics, ......"

“……”

The members of the Council and the Arcane Review and Assessment Committee discussed it.

"Eyes of the Starry Sky" Felton narrowed his narrow eyes and knocked on the table: "Previously, Lord Grant's evaluation of Mr. Victor's research results was 'groundbreaking' and 'cross-generational'...... So, I think the name of the Ring of Honor should be 'The Founder', which should be a more appropriate name. ”

"Sleeper Mentor" Dick wanted to say something, but he opened his mouth and held back. The rest of the attendees also fell silent, the word "Founder" was a fitting name, but it was too heavy, would Victor, who had just become a mage, be able to bear the name?

"That's the name!"

Grant, the president of the Magical Society, said categorically, "The name of the one hundred and sixty-eighth Ring of Honor is determined to be the 'Founder'. ”