This time, instead of giving the name of the book or paper quickly, Alex, the library djinn, hesitated for a few seconds and asked, "Mr. Evans, do you need the data and speculation that proved wrong?"

"Of course, as an elemental mage, I want to have a clear and complete impression of the development of elemental magic after the concept of arcane was proposed. Whether it's proven wrong or positive, there's value in researching and digging up, at least to avoid making the same mistakes, isn't it?" Lucien said what he really thought.

The short old man next to him let out a lewd laugh again: "If you just want to have a complete impression of the development of elemental magic, then I recommend you "History of Elemental Magic", a book edited by the Great Arcanists, revised every ten years, the last time was four years ago, similar to "History of Necromancy", "History of Astral Magic", ...... "The Complete History of Arcane and Magic". ”

"I said there were these books...... Lucien said helplessly.

And Alex next to him has also reported the title of the book:

"A History of Elemental Magic", author, Supreme Jury. ”

"The New System of Elements", by the Grand Arcanist Jarolan Hathaway Hoffenberg. ”

"The Atomic-Molecular Theory", by the Grand Arcanist Oliver Constantine. ”

"A Review of Several Methods of Atomic Weight Determination and the Latest Atomic Scales" and "The Musical Tables of the Elements" by Fernando Balista, the Grand Arcanist. ”

"The Ratio Relationship in Magical Potion Experiments" and "Diagram of the Spiral Law of Atomic Weight", author, Ninth Arcanist Lavendi. ”

"The Common Properties of Certain Metallic Elements and Ideas for Improving the Corresponding Magic...... , Author, Gaston, Level 7 Arcanist. ”

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"Exploring the Laws Between Elements from Common Characteristics with Speculations"...... , Author, Level 4 Arcanist Ulysses. ”

"Comparison of the properties of Mithril and Silver and Atomic Weight Determination" ....... Author, Level 4 Arcanist Timothy. ”

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"Determination of the properties of the new element 'Mo'", author. Meredith, a fourth-level arcanist. ”

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The titles of books or papers that Alex gives are not all up-to-date, but are given according to Lucian's requirements, from large to small, from system, commonality to individual elements. Many of the elemental properties were determined decades ago.

"Hehe, there's Mr. Ulysses with their papers. Lucien's heart fluttered when he heard the name of Ulysses' paper. Tilting his head and smiling at Lazar.

Lazar was not afraid this time, it was all admiration and pride: "Yes, this is a paper written by Mr. Ulysses when he was a first-class arcanist, although his discussion and prediction of the nature of the elements were overturned by the newly discovered elements later, but it was a sensation at the time. His unfettered ideas and bold speculations were admirable, leading many arcanists to devote themselves to the exploration of the laws of the elements, including the Grand Arcanist His Excellency Balista and the ninth-level Arcanist Mr. Lavendi. If it weren't for Lord Hathaway's exploration in Xenodimension, he might have joined the ranks. ”

"Judging from the title of the book and the title of the paper, it seems that there is no conclusive thing about the laws of the elements. Lucien asked what he was concerned about.

"Because they were all overthrown. ”

It was the short old man in the bright red and bright robe who spoke, and his expression was rare serious, "Since the discovery of new elements introduced by spectral analysis. Nearly ten more types of elemental species have been added, and their appearance has overturned all the previous inferences and predictions of the laws of the elements by the arcanists, and there are many introductions to this in the books and papers just now. Young people, this is a serious topic to explore. ”

Lazar looked regretful: "Yes, even the Elemental Eight-Tone Rhythm Table, which His Excellency the Grand Arcanist Balista had inspired and speculated from the eight-tone rhythm, was overturned, and then he temporarily abandoned this research due to a new discovery that joined the exploration of the field of electromagnetic waves. This officially declared the failure of the search for the laws of the elements, and now similar research has largely stopped. ”

"For failure, some arcanists think that there are not enough types of elements, just like the equations with too many unknowns in mathematics cannot be solved, and they cannot get the law for the time being, and they must wait patiently for more elements to be discovered. This view is more popular among the high-level arcanists of the elemental realm, represented by the ninth-level arcanist, Mr. Ravendi. Some arcanists believe that there are no laws between the elements at all, and that the common properties are just coincidences, such as that they are all metals, which is not shared by the high-level Arcanists, but is prevalent among the mid-level and low-level arcanists. ”

"Oh, what is Mr. Ullis's point of view?" Lucien asked curiously, what was the idea of the genius magician who had first begun to explore the laws between the elements?

Lazar frowned and thought for a moment: "I heard that Mr. Ulysses was studying the newly discovered elements before, and it seems that he does not want to give up the exploration of the laws of the elements, but it seems that there is no progress, and there are already signs of shifting the field of research." ”

"Persistence is the virtue of an arcanist. It was the short old man who interjected.

Due to his obscenity and repeated interjections, Lucien couldn't help but look into his chest, trying to get a clear view of his Arcane Badge, Magic Badge, and Management Nameplate.

To Lucien's surprise, the old man had nothing on his chest, neither a management nameplate, nor an arcane or magic badge.

"Well, this magic robe of mine looks good, isn't it? It combines the mysterious feel of an ancient magic robe with the bright red and some modern clothes I like. The old man straightened his chest and said triumphantly.

If he was a beauty, Lucien would probably think it was eye-catching, and then compliment him a few words, but he was a half-old man with some wrinkles, gray hair and many hairs, even if he didn't look bad, Lucien could only secretly curse in his heart: "Perverted!"

Then, Lucien pretended not to hear the short old man's words, and thought carefully: "Is it that there is a big difference in the microscopic level of this world, causing the special structure of the elements and the irregularity of their properties, or because of the small number of types of elements, they have not yet discovered it?" ”

After that, Lucien borrowed basic books such as "The Complete History of Arcane and Magic", "History of Elemental Magic", "New System of Elements", "Atomic-Molecular Theory" and "Overview of Several Atomic Weight Determination Methods and the Latest Atomic Scale", "Eight-Tone Rhythm Table of Elements", "Determination of the Properties of the New Element 'Mo'" and other papers related to the properties of each element, a total of thirty-two books, and filled the storage bag to the brim.

"Lucian, you read so many books in seven days?" Lazar and Lucien walked out of the library, puzzled by the fact that he had solved thirty-eight books at once.

Lucien smiled, "In a few days." I'm going to Douglas School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and I guess I'll be focusing on teaching apprentices and making up my arcane foundation for a long time, and I won't be coming to Council headquarters. Therefore, I am going to record them with the recording magic array, so as not to run back and forth. By the way, Lazar, did you notice that Mr. Magician just now didn't wear a badge or nameplate?"

Douglas School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is on the southeastern edge of Sky City. It occupies a large area, remote and quiet, but far from the Magic Tower, the headquarters of the Parliament. It takes about half an hour by horse-drawn carriage.

"It seems that Lucien is planning to apply for the Arcane Basic Examination directly when you return to the Magic Tower of the Headquarters, and you can really calm your mind. Lazar admired the authenticity, and then replied with a serious expression, "I noticed, that's why I pulled you at that time and told you not to talk nonsense." The old gentleman might be a member of some committee, and only a gentleman of their level could run around the magic tower without a badge. and commanding alchemy life without nameplates. Hehe, many of them have a slightly eccentric personality, and it's normal for them to suddenly come and be a caretaker for a day. ”

Lucien sneered, "A little weird, a little perverted, right?"

Seeing that Lucien didn't speak, Lazar thought he was worried about the cost of borrowing books, so he smiled and said, "Actually, Lucian, you don't need to worry about the cost of the library. Wizards will privately exchange books with each other, as long as you can join their circle. If you record a book that they don't need, you have to pay a certain amount of money that is cheaper than the library, but not free, and the knowledge is valuable. ”

"It just so happens that I met two friends at Douglas School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and I introduced you to them. ”

Lucien was intrigued by Lazar's proposal, but was slightly puzzled: "The council doesn't care?"

"Actually, the library is so expensive, and it itself encourages magicians to communicate in private, otherwise how can it stir up the spark of wisdom?" Lazar said humorously, "Okay, let me tell you about those two magician friends, they are both first-level arcanists, one is Jerome, a second-ring mage who is good at astrology and elements, and the other is Roque, a second-ring elemental mage. ”

"Roque is a quirky guy with a very strange personality and thinking, and he recently wanted to apply for a funny magic research program. Hehe, when you see him, you'll know what the Tao is. ”

Jerome, on the other hand, is a research-loving, non-verbal introvert, and when he was courting the pretty Miss Vera a few years ago, he couldn't find a topic on a date, so he talked about esoteric questions such as astrology, fate, star trajectories, and elemental reactions. Lazar introduced his two good friends one by one.

Talking about the professional and boring problems in the field of magic on a date, he is really a magician who doesn't understand romance, doesn't understand taste, and doesn't know how to get along with girls, Lucien couldn't help but think of the bleak fate of the good children who had this kind of situation in his previous life, so he asked with a little pity: "Then, is there no then?"

"Uh, how could it be, they're married, and they're very affectionate. Lazar wondered why Lucien had come to this conclusion.

"What?!" Lucien was surprised.

Lazar probably guessed his thoughts from Lucien's reaction, and said with a smile: "Lucian, you came from across the sea, probably I don't know how mysterious and fascinating magic, astrology, elements, fate and reactions are in the eyes of boys and girls other than magicians in Holm and other countries. ”

"And to study these issues is to directly represent the amount of effort, the wealth, and the status. ”

Lazar looked proud.

Lucien sighed calmly: "This is really a beautiful world. ”

After a pause, Lucien continued, "Lazar, accompany me to exchange some elements that are not available in the magic school's laboratory. I want to follow the steps of those papers step by step. ”

"It's good. Lazar didn't pay much attention to it, and then seemed to remember something, "By the way, Lucian, that Lucien Evans also teaches at Douglas School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He has a K added to his name. (To be continued.) )