Chapter 400 The core of the false maze
..—A line is one dimension, a plane composed of countless lines is two dimensions, and the space we are in is a space composed of length, width,
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In the magic science class, His Highness Colin’s voice was gentle and clear, and his warm smile was like the rising sun on the snowy field, making people unable to take their eyes away.
Behind him, a coordinate axis composed of light elements was slowly rotating, visually demonstrating the unfamiliar concept called "dimension" to the students present.
It turns out that people who are too handsome are not suitable to be mentors, even if they are just guest appearances.
After all, most of the eyes are focused on his face, not the blackboard behind him.
But even so, Luo Yan didn't care.
His expectations were very low from the beginning.
Even if only ten percent of the magic apprentices listened to his teachings, it would be enough for the inheritance of knowledge.
"..-Then what I want to ask you is, is there a fourth dimension in our world? And if it exists, what would it be like?"
This interesting question made everyone in the audience fall into deep thought, and whispers spread in the lecture theater.
“Is it time?”
“No, I don’t think it’s time. Time is something I can clearly feel. I even know where it comes from and where it goes. However, in theory, a two-dimensional line segment cannot touch a coordinate system that does not belong to it. Do you still remember the concept that His Highness Colin mentioned when he was talking about algebra?”
h "I don't agree with your point of view. Whether you can feel it clearly should not be used as a yardstick to measure objective things."
h In the whispering voice, the light of speculation shines brighter than ever. In this palace, which is known as the crystallization of knowledge in Osland, this scene was extremely rare once upon a time. Only a few deviant scholars would occasionally guide their students to do similar thinking.
What most teachers unconsciously teach by words and deeds are the other two things--scurrying up like a monkey to plunder at all costs when faced with opportunities, and hiding in a turtle shell like a turtle and pretending to be dead when one needs to take responsibility.
It was not only the young apprentices who were subtly affected, but also the several teaching assistants and mentors sitting in the back row who also listened very seriously.
They subconsciously connected this concept with the "void" they were studying, with a searching light shining in their eyes,
They did get a lot of inspiration from it.
If it was half a year ago, they probably would not have taken His Highness Colin's nonsense seriously, but things are different now.
Following the major research progress of the successive births of Void Realm No. 440 and Void Realm No. 178, Corinta has almost become a benchmark in the field of Void Realm research. It was not an exaggeration to even call His Highness "Void Realm Master" with the utmost respect.
Even though there is dirt and evil under the tower, the rules are as strict as the castle of the Kingdom of Rhodes, and the strong are as reckless as the wild jungle, the concept of masters as teachers still exists here.
Staying with the teaching assistants and tutors whose eyes were burning with curiosity, Professor Hector, sitting in the corner, frowned slightly in thought.
His Royal Highness Colin's theory about dimensions is indeed eye-opening, but in comparison, his control of magic power seems to be even better than this His Highness's.
This kind of subtle change can only be seen by him who is also at the platinum level. The light particles flying behind Colin are like a part of his body, as easy as breathing.
As we all know, mental strength is one of the important attributes to measure the strength of a magician.
This attribute can be reflected on a large scale by the total amount of magic power of a magician, and on a micro scale, it can be reflected in the meticulous control of magic.
Just like the black iron-level fireball technique, the fireball summoned by a black iron-level magic apprentice is constantly shaking and unstable, and there is no guarantee that it will hit anywhere even if it is thrown. However, the fireball summoned by a fine steel-level assistant not only burns stably and can exist for a long time, but can also accurately hit a target a hundred meters away.
Professor Hector tried to squeeze his right hand hidden under the table, and then a tiny fire elemental elf appeared in his palm,
and wandered around his wrist.
He tried to imitate His Highness Colin's control of the light element, but mistakenly discovered that he could not reach the same level as that Highness!
“That’s weird—” He muttered, his temper getting worse. He concentrated his energy and tried several times, but still couldn’t do it.
Aware of the fundamental gap in the spiritual power between the two parties, Hector finally clicked his fingers in admiration and dispersed the light from his fingertips.
"Well, maybe this guy has some adventure."
Those who love to get into trouble will inevitably get into trouble from one end to another. He couldn't help but start to think about what Colin's adventure was.
He always felt that His Highness did not do anything special except for his research on the virtual realm?
Could it be that giving lessons to apprentices can improve their strength?
Hector was shocked by his discovery, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was not impossible? !
After all, he had never seen His Highness spend time in the meditation room. He spent a lot of time in laboratories and classrooms.
Him himself has been to the laboratory, but he has really not been to the classroom recently.
He suddenly felt a little moved.
Not far away, a girl sitting next to Ilana also blushed and quietly looked away from Professor Hector, who had his head lowered.
This disrespectful old guy is quite persistent·
Professor Hector and Anjie are not the only ones who have deserted.
Sitting under the podium, Si Gein’s mind at the moment was also completely not in that mysterious dimension, and certainly not in the back row of the classroom across from the blackboard.
His Royal Highness Colin acted as if he had not received his letter and was still teaching the students with a smile on his face, as if nothing had happened.
This made Skye, who sent the anonymous letter, fall into ambition.
He was worried that the kind prince would ignore his warning due to lack of evidence, and he regretted that his actions were too reckless.
Especially when he can’t produce any conclusive evidence at all.
His judgment was entirely based on Professor Alister's recent series of strange actions.
That gentleman has recently been uncharacteristically enthusiastic about mentoring low-level apprentices. However, at the All Souls' Day Labyrinth Trial, the most prestigious moment, he retreated and gave up the position of general manager to his mentor Merck, who was far inferior to him in terms of qualifications and abilities.
This is one of them.
As for the second one, it was the abnormal instruction.
Stop the plot planned by Rastina against Ilana. This was an excellent favor sold to Prince Colin and Ilana herself, and this small matter did not even require the professor to come forward in person. He could just do it himself.
However, Professor Alister's choice was to let him "just wait and see what happens" and not do unnecessary things.
This is almost like letting the situation slide towards the most environmentally friendly situation.
Although Skye couldn't understand what substantive impact the persecution of a promising apprentice would have on His Highness Colin, this blow could not make His Highness depressed, give up everything in the academy and leave this snowfield.
However, what worries him is that all signs indicate that Professor Alister is indeed deliberately promoting this matter behind the scenes.
As for how the adult pushed it, this is not something that an apprentice of his can know.
Thinking of this, Skye sighed helplessly in his heart.
Although he initially only acted as the student of His Highness because of Professor Alister's order, and did not even agree with His Highness's doctrines and scholar status, after observing His Highness for so long, he was still somewhat influenced by His Highness.
Especially after witnessing a series of changes in the Tower of the Great Sage, deep down in his heart, he actually did not want His Highness Colin to be squeezed out.
If nothing else, just talking about Professor Alister's recent changes is enough to prove the "value" of that Highness.
Before His Highness came here, Professor Alister had never looked at an apprentice like him, let alone focused his eyes on him like before.
Even if that look is a little scary.
Now in order to compete with Colin in terms of prestige, the aloof professor has to occasionally condescend and play the role of a kind elder.
Not to mention other things, those teaching assistants and tutors who have the opportunity to participate in virtual realm research may feel even more deeply.
The presence of His Highness is like a beam of light from the Holy City, shining into the shadow of the tower, and also forcing some beings who were originally entrenched in the shadow to restrain their minions and start paying attention to eating.
After class, Skye followed the crowded crowd to the apprentice canteen.
The aroma of baking bread and stew filled the air, but he had no appetite, and his heart was filled with all kinds of chaotic thoughts.
If His Highness Colin is not aware of it, is there a more direct way?
For example—find Ilana directly and warn her to quit this dangerous trial?
Or, go and beat up the apprentice named Anjie and Miss Rustina behind her?
However, he quickly rejected these ideas.
If Professor Alister knew that he was being clever, not only would he not be able to help His Highness, but he would most likely be involved in it.
Especially until now, he still couldn't understand what the professor's plan was, or maybe everything was just his imagination. -.
At this moment, a familiar and unpleasant boasting sound came into his ears.
Skye looked up and happened to see a mage sleepily showing off to the preparatory students next to him that he was about to participate in the labyrinth trial. His words seemed like he had already predetermined the final victory.
"The labyrinth trial is actually not that scary, especially for experienced magicians like us."
Looking at Finn with admiration written on his face, Kors continued in an experienced tone.
"If you just want to get points, farming monsters and finding treasure chests on the first level is the best choice. Generally, the rewards are good. Most assistants are very generous in this regard. Anyway, the budget is provided by the mage tower. Of course, usually we veterans are chasing the championship, so it is a bit difficult. We have to go deep into the deepest part to destroy the core of the maze one by one."
Finn's eyes widened in surprise.
"The core of the maze?! Is the trial in a real maze?!"
"Well, of course it's not -. Where can I find such a big maze in the northern wasteland."
Coors coughed slightly, a little embarrassed, but soon turned into a proud tone.
"That is something similar made by the great sages based on the labyrinth of hell, based on divine power rather than evil curse! Therefore, the monsters inside are actually very safe and will not kill people under normal circumstances."
Finn shrank his neck in fear.
“So there is still a risk—”
"That's natural. Any trial has risks, and the trial of the labyrinth is no exception," Kors said in a tone of experience. "Just like the great exploration we are about to carry out after graduation, you have to go through this."
He was too lazy to talk, but for some reason, he blurted out a reminder.
"Professor Merck is in charge this time, it won't be that easy."
His original intention was to dissuade this "classmate" in the same class from joining in the fun. However, after Kors was stunned for a moment, he went back with a look of displeasure.
“Who are you? Does it have anything to do with you?”
Sgain realized that he was talking too much.
"As if I didn't say it."
He shrugged indifferently and passed by the two of them, and the thought of interfering in his heart was extinguished.
And the moment Skye turned around, he happened to see Miss Ophia Castellon at the other end of the cafeteria.
At this moment, the princess was discussing something with two senior magic apprentices wearing blue wizard robes in an elegant and unquestionable manner.
Judging from the attentive attitude of the two magic apprentices, they probably got a lot of benefits from this lady.
Otherwise, even if there is a huge gap in status, they would not be so respectful to a noble in a holy city in a place like Xuebang.
The text here is not the Kingdom of Rhodes.
「I asked you to prepare the "special fireworks", is that okay? "
"Of course, Miss Castellion!"
"I can assure you that its power will definitely satisfy you! It's just that the power may be a bit strong, are you sure you want to use it in the maze?"
Bain patted his chest excitedly, and Hard beside him nodded excitedly, but there was still a trace of worry on his face.
If it weren't for Miss Castellon's sponsorship, their research progress would never have been so rapid. However, when they learned that she planned to bring the amazingly powerful magic item into the maze, they were still shocked by her crazy idea.
Is it a bit too much?
"It just needs to be powerful."
Ophia nodded with satisfaction, and then inadvertently glanced in the direction of Ilana and Anjie not far away.
Especially when she saw the fat girl who pestered Ilana every day, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up into a confident smile that looked like a well-planned plan.
Dear Miss Ilana will soon realize who her true best friend is. Those who hang around around you every day may not be close friends, but they may also be poisonous bees carrying poison.
But it doesn’t matter—
She will be like a messenger of justice, descending from the sky at the most critical moment and giving divine judgment to the proud evildoers!
Having seen similar plots in knight novels before, she had long wanted to give it a try!
Haha——
Looking at Miss Castellon who suddenly grinned lightly, Bain and Harder looked at each other, and there was always a bad feeling in their hearts.
But Miss Castellon did not tell them what she wanted to do. For the sake of the gold coins, they could only accompany her.
At this moment, Miss Castellon's winning eyes were like a bolt of lightning, instantly hitting Skye who was wandering in the fog.
All the fragmentary clues in his mind were suddenly connected at this moment, forming a vague but complete puzzle!
Professor Alister’s target is not Ilana at all, but a certain princess who is smart and plans to stage a hero-saving drama—Ophea Castellon!
He was sure that Ophia would enter the maze to protect her friends!
The "surprise" prepared by Rustina was just an appetizer. The professor had already deployed a bigger conspiracy in the maze!
And all this is to get Ophia involved in danger in a reasonable way!
Skyin had heard from Professor Hector’s assistant before that the Duke of Castellon had personally entrusted his daughter to His Highness the Prince.
If something happens to the Duke's daughter during the trial of the Academy, no matter what the truth is, Colin must bear huge political risks. At that time, His Highness will be forced to leave the Academy and return to the Holy City to deal with this huge trouble.
Scain felt his hands and feet slightly cold, and finally understood the deep meaning behind Professor Alister's seemingly contradictory behavior.
For some reason, he suddenly thought of the student Milos who was treated as an outcast in the admissions scandal and eventually died tragically in a foreign country.
He finally understood the real reason why he did not want His Highness Colin to leave here.
It is not because his existence will make people like Alister restrain themselves, but because he is fundamentally different from other magicians here.
No matter how Alister disguises himself, in the eyes of this master, magic apprentices like him are always ants that can be sacrificed at any time.
Kindness and generosity are only expedient measures.
Only that gentleman, like a father, would patiently listen to the cry from the depths of their souls and respond.
No matter how small the voice is, or how unrealistic it sounds—.
At least he is willing to listen.
At the same time, in the wasteland far away from the Tower of the Great Sage, several giant multi-legged monsters like hills were quietly crawling in the snow. They were monsters summoned by Xuebang to transport large supplies.
The teaching assistants were busy directing the metal golems and magic apprentices, unloading the heavy supply boxes from the backs of the monsters and transporting them into the entrance of a deep cave not far away.
The dome of the cave is so high that it does not reach the top. Only the light cast by the magic floating lamp illuminates the huge construction site below.
The teaching assistants worked separately and placed sparkling treasure chests and magic props as rewards in every corner of the maze.
Here, an underground labyrinth constructed by magic is gradually taking shape.
In the center of the cave, Merck is holding his hands behind his back, looking seriously at the huge crystal in front of him that exudes soft holy light.
This is the core of this labyrinth trial—the "artificial labyrinth core" imitated by the sages of the Holy Energy School.
It can simulate some functions of the hell labyrinth, use sacred power to build an independent realm, and generate energy mirrors of various monsters for apprentices to challenge.
In fact, Xuebang has been trying to imitate the labyrinth core of hell with divine power for nearly a hundred years to help the empire achieve its occupation of the underground world. However, due to the underlying incompatibility of different magic systems, no effective progress has been made.
In a sense, the Labyrinth Trial also serves the purpose of assisting the research of the Holy Power School.
Even though only the magicians of the Holy Energy School may care about this kind of thing.
An assistant teacher stepped forward quickly and reported respectfully: "Teacher, the core energy circuit has been stabilized, and the mirror body generation module has been debugged. You can fill the maze with monsters at any time!"
“Very good.”
Merck nodded without any emotion on his face, but he was thinking about whether there were any details that needed to be added.
The annual Labyrinth Trial is one of the fixed events of the Academy. Although it is not as dazzling as the Sage Trial, it is still an event that is highly valued by the top management.
This is the first time he has been responsible for such a major project, and he is thinking about how to use this opportunity that Professor Alister has secured for him to make the All Souls' Day Trial a beautiful one, even better than previous ones, in order to repay the professor for his kindness!
What a coincidence, it was not just him who wanted to show off, but also his assistant coaches.
At this moment, a teaching assistant suddenly spoke enthusiastically and gave advice to instructor Merck.
"Teacher, in order to increase the realism and difficulty of the trial, I suggest that we can innovatively add some undead creatures that are common in the maze this time!"
This statement immediately aroused heated discussion among the magicians, and soon a cautious assistant teacher raised concerns.
h "But our school does not master those forbidden spells, how do we generate and control them?"
h The proposed teaching assistant immediately excitedly shared the experience he gained while communicating with adventurers at the Artisan Street Tavern last night.
"It's easy to say, we don't need to create it ourselves! There are undead wandering in the northern part of the Kingdom of Rhodes all year round. We can entrust the adventurer guild or the border lord to capture a group of the lowest level skeleton soldiers and transport them directly with the help of the magic circle on the border! It should be too late to prepare now!"
There is a teleportation array on the border between the Kingdom of Rhodes and Xuebang, but it is not used all year round due to cost and other reasons.
But the maze trial is different.
For the major mage towers, the budget for this kind of face-saving project has always been unlimited. If just paying an extra amount of magic crystals can add beauty to this All Souls' Day trial, why not the person in charge of the maze trial?
As for capturing the undead, that is not a difficult task. Any mass grave is full of those unintelligent things, and adventurers are happy to do it for them.
The nearby villagers will even thank them!
Merck is really moved.
Previous trials used spell mirrors, which were safe but lacked new ideas. If real undead can be introduced, it will undoubtedly become the biggest highlight of this trial!
The main thing is truth!
What's the point of fighting a bunch of slimes and goblins all day long? Besides, those things are the mirror image of holy spells.
Presumably many students have long been tired of the boring grinding of monsters, but they are just too embarrassed to report it.
Now, the Tower of the Great Sage will fulfill their wishes and teach them something "real"!
Merk immediately interrupted the argument among the assistants and said decisively.
"You can have this! Xuebang sends a large number of spellcasting talents to the empire every year, so you can't fail to see what the undead look like!"
“But——” A teaching assistant couldn’t help but persuade the instructor to think about it again, but he was interrupted as soon as he spoke.
"Don't worry, if the magicians of the academy can't even deal with the lowest level skeleton soldiers, then they don't deserve to graduate at all."
Merck, who overcame all the objections, smiled faintly, glanced at the assistant teacher who originally proposed, and made the final decision.
"That's it, Kemidil, you are responsible for getting a group of undead from the Kingdom of Rhodes, as soon as possible!"
"Yes! Tutor!" The assistant teacher was overjoyed and immediately turned around to carry out the order.
While everyone was surrounding the core of the man-made maze, discussing enthusiastically how to "optimize" the trial, no one noticed that a figure was quietly watching all this under the shadow of a huge stone pillar in the distance of the cave.
With their conversation and decision-making in full view, Sarah’s lips curled up with an imperceptible smile, and then she took a step back lightly, passing by the magic apprentice carrying the treasure box, and quietly blended into the deeper darkness·