Chapter 45: Reaction (Part 1)
ββToday's three more to make up for the arrears, tomorrow at the end of the month to add more ~ ask for a monthly pass.
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Due to the importance that the Supreme Council attached to this collaborative research project, and the fact that it mainly involved elementals and necromancy, all the arcanists of both factions who were good at research in Alinge were brought in, which naturally included the authoritative arcanists such as Lavendi, Gaston, Loclinny, and Pesol of the Arcane Review Committee, as well as the vast majority of mid-level arcanists who were qualified and capable of helping them review their papers.
Therefore, a temporary place was set up in the "Sariva" manor to submit papers for review, so that the arcanists involved in the project could submit their research results as soon as possible.
As soon as he came out of the room full of magic arrays, Lucien saw Woods from the "Ordinary Arcanist Monthly" appear at the other end of the corridor: "Good afternoon, Mr. Woods, I didn't expect to see you here, I remember that you seem to be good at force fields and astrology." β
"Good afternoon, Evans. But I'm also an associate editor of the General Arcanist Monthly, so of course I'm going to have to walk around and see which Arcanist's work can be published in our journal. Who told you that the arcanists of the two factions, Elemental and Necromancy, who have the ability to write high-level papers, are concentrated here, and our "Ordinary Arcanist Monthly" is not like "Arcane" and "Magic", so we can sit and wait for others to submit, so we have to come over. β
Woods smiled, because of the matter of the periodic table two weeks ago, he had gone from being an arcanist to an associate editor of the "General Arcanist Monthly", and at the same time found that the arcane points of the new element's papers had always been relatively high, and he had also verified the correctness of the periodic table, which made him seem to have a hope of breaking through the fourth-level arcanist level for a long time.
After speaking, Woods, who had a golden mustache, looked at Lucien with concern: "After I arrived here, I heard from a familiar arcanist that Evans you were attacked, so I went to visit you in your room. As a result, the maid told me that you had come here. Well, I'm relieved to see that you're not too bad now. β
Lucien was pale, except for his face. The body has almost recovered, but the "Transfiguration Robe" needs to be repaired.
"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Woods. I was only the one who was affected, and the attackers were mainly targeting Mr. Felipe. It didn't cause me any substantial damage. The damage is basically caused by the backlash of the 'elemental' ring that crosses the ranks. Lucien motioned for Woods to speak as he walked.
Since he was brought back to the manor by Lavendi and Gaston, Larry, Timothy, Ulysses and others who knew him came to visit one after another, but because of the news, they were still blocked nearby. Even elves such as Ellestin and Exyrion didn't know, so Lazar and the other friends didn't arrive.
Woods frowned slightly: "Don't look at the quick recovery of this kind of backlash, in fact, there are hidden dangers that cannot be eliminated for Evans, your soul and body, and it will shorten your lifespan." But Evans, you have a chance to become a high-ranking person before the age of fifty, and it's not a big problem. If you can use less in the future, it is best to use less. β
The two chatted and walked to the room where Lucien had just recuperated, and as soon as they reached the door, Woods smiled as if he remembered something: "It was the place where the paper was submitted before. Evans, have you written another research paper?"
"Yes, this week's arcane research on the three alchemical substances that can increase food production and their large-scale production. Lucien smiled and pushed open the door, as if to say a very ordinary paper.
Woods looked at Lucien with a little surprise and amusement: "I've seen your project briefing for the past few days, and it seems to have hit a bottleneck. But as soon as I turned my head, I heard that Evans had researched it, which really made me a little unbelievable. β
"I was also inspired by the research of the arcanists in the project brief, and the results of the analysis of the composition of fertilizer and manure after the plants and trees were burned, so I tried to use three alchemical substances that could be dissolved in water. Lucien asked the maid standing by the door to pour Woods a cup of tea.
Woods took a sip of the black tea and said with a smile: "I see." If these three alchemical substances can really be produced and popularized on a large scale, then the production of food will be greatly increased, making many magicians and knights richer, and Evans, your paper can also get the results of popularity. β
As a man from a wizard family, Woods grew up in Alinge, had no experience of a difficult life, and did not have a business mind, plus he was a mid-level arcanist, and he was in a completely different class from the low-level farmers and paupers, so he might have care and pity for them, but it was only an occasional emotion, so he didn't think Lucian's paper was of any great significance. The main reason why this project was taken seriously by the Magical Council was that the High Council wanted to study the magic of nature.
"I hope so. Lucien took a sip of black tea and replied without any ostentation.
Woods put down his teacup and said with a smile but solemnly, "I wonder if Evans, can you hand over this paper to our "Ordinary Arcanist Monthly" Although only half of this month has passed, if one of the main results of this high-profile research project can be included in advance, the total number of citations in the next issue of "Ordinary Arcanist Monthly" will definitely increase significantly.
Lucien replied with a smile: "I once said that if I had the opportunity, I would continue to submit to Mr. Woods, and Mr. Woods, you are the first to come to me." Well, as long as my paper can pass the review of the committee, I am personally willing to publish it in the "General Arcanist Monthly". β
"On behalf of the Common Arcanist Monthly, I would like to express my gratitude to you, Evans. By the way, can you show me the content of the paper? I can determine the number of articles in the journal. Woods asked consultatively, after all, Lucian's paper had only been submitted for review, and such a request was suspicious of bad intentions.
Lucien didn't refuse, took out a spare document from his storage bag and handed it to Woods: "It's okay, I also gave a copy of the 'Project Brief' when I submitted it to the Arcane Review Committee for review, and everyone can see it tomorrow." β
Woods took the paper and looked at it carefully and carefully, although Lucian Evans was only a newcomer to the arcane arts for a few months, his only two papers were taken seriously, especially the second one, which caused a storm in the field of elemental magic, and was extremely important, so his paper could not be taken lightly.
"Plants seem to be able to absorb only a few elements from substances that can be dissolved in water?" said the author of the paper. Woods watched and discussed with Lucien.
Lucien did not diverge his thoughts, and said matter-of-factly: "Judging from the results of the experiment, it is indeed so. β
Woods took a sip of black tea. Slowly turn to the next page and continue the discussion with Lucian, who appreciates the controlled experiment designed by Lucian.
In every sentence, Woods saw the last part of the paper: a discussion of the large-scale preparation of several alchemical substances.
The first experiment of treating phosphate rock with sulfuric acid to obtain alchemical substances was turned over. Woods picked up the black tea and took a sip, ready to discuss the design of the large-scale preparation of the magic circle with Lucien. But at this time, his eyes suddenly glanced at the title of this page: "Experiments and Discussions on Synthetic Urea".
Poof, the black tea in Woods' mouth spewed out, spraying a mist in front of him, and even Lucian, who was sitting on his right hand, was affected a little.
Lucien wiped his face embarrassedly and asked, "Mr. Woods, what's wrong with you?"
"Evans, do you know what you're writing?!" Woods looked at Lucien with horror. Then look down and quickly read the rest of the content, looking at the experimental design and results.
"Is it true that urea was synthesized from several lifeless gases?" Woods muttered in disbelief, but fortunately he was not a necromantic magician, and after stabilizing his emotions, he stared at Lucian solemnly, "Evans. Did you do this experiment yourself?"
Lucien replied "blankly": "Yes, I used the magic array and alchemy array in the laboratory to complete it. Mr. Woods, what's the problem?"
"Evans, don't you understand the significance of this experiment and the serious problems it is bound to raise?!" Woods yelled uncontrollably.
Lucien shook his head with an "innocent" look: "I don't understand." β
βXXXXγ How are you again. Woods burst into a foul mouth again, pinching the corner of his forehead with his right hand, as if to calm his emotions.
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After a morning of investigation, Lavendi and Gaston, who had nothing to gain except to confirm that the attacker was Traquille, returned to their respective studies, and several of the committee members tried to narrow down the scope and get revelations with astrology, but they were disturbed and did not get a clear result, so they could only wait until the afternoon to ask the legendary magicians to use astrology and "retrospective vision" magic to find clues.
"Mr. Gaston, this is the paper that needs to be reviewed today. The Elemental Servants took the three papers and placed them on the desk in front of Gaston, and the rest of the papers had been forwarded to Larry and other mid-level arcanists who were currently in the manor.
Gaston picked up the first paper and saw the familiar name: "Lucien Evans? Xβγ
After the last incident, Gaston had instructed his elemental servants to be Lucien Evans? The papers submitted by X are left to themselves for review.
"The young people's experiments are going well, but we have not made any progress in studying the sources of magic and the will of nature with Your Excellency the Grand Arcanists, is it really unknowable?" Gaston sighed as he flipped through the papers, especially since Malfurion was returning to Stroop Forest tomorrow.
While it is known that this may be a bluff on the part of the Church, the Elven Court and the Druid Elders will find it difficult to refuse unless there is a breakthrough.
Finger flicking Lucian's paper, Gaston thought to himself, "If the reason is that he has found an alchemical substance that can be popularized to increase food production, will Malfurion resist the pressure and stay for a few more days? β
In his thoughts, Gaston turned to a new page, which was headed: "Experiments and Discussions on Synthetic Urea".
As if an electric current was rushing from the tail of his spine, Gaston shuddered strangely, and his back straightened as he leaned back in his chair, and read the rest as if he had forgotten anything else.
Then he got up with a solemn expression and rushed into the magic laboratory with great swiftness. (To be continued.) )