Chapter 411 The Law of Conservation of Magic Energy
As the storm of the labyrinth trial came to an end, the depressed Ophia finally returned to her former liveliness and cheerfulness.
As Ophia's best friend, Ilana was the first to notice that she was different from usual.
One afternoon, the two of them were sitting on a bench in the back courtyard of the Tower of the Great Sage. Ilana, who was concerned about her, finally couldn't help but asked curiously.
"Ophia, have you... encountered anything good recently?"
"Maybe." Ophia stretched and said in a casual tone, "There is someone...well, someone I have admired for a long time, and recently I found that I know a little more about him."
Ilana looked at her in surprise, becoming even more curious.
「……是因为什么事情？」
面对挚友的疑问，奥菲娅微微一笑。
Secret?
Ilana tilted her head in confusion, but seeing that Ofelia did not intend to continue the topic, she did not continue to ask.
The leisurely time came to an end with the bell ringing at the end of the lunch break. The two stood up and followed the crowd and hurried into the busy Tower of the Great Sage.
Although the turmoil in this tower is far from over, it has not affected the magic apprentices who are busy with their studies, nor has it affected the prince who has no intention of pursuing fame and fortune.
Since the completion of the investigation at the hearing, the research of the Magical Science Laboratory and Corinta has returned to the normal track.
Although many ambitious magicians advised Colin through the "Void Realm Resource Reorganization Committee" during this period, advising him to seize this once-in-a-lifetime power vacuum to expand the influence of the "Science" school in the Tower of the Great Sage, they were all declined by Luo Yan with a smile.
From the beginning, he never thought about making the scientific school bigger and stronger.
Otherwise, he would not have carefully selected every apprentice in the magic science laboratory, and would have already let in all the ambitious guys.
The Tower of the Great Sage has no shortage of ambitious people with unrecognized talents, but the explorers who long for the truth are the real treasures buried in the shadows.
That was what he really wanted to take away.
As for the dross——
Just let them stay here.
Prince Colin's "comfortable with the status quo" attitude made many careerists who gathered around him feel disappointed, and many even alienated him.
And this "relaxation" that was unexpected by everyone also made Uriere, who was ready to take the attack, feel like he was punching cotton.
In order to face the challenge of the scientific school, this "Ariste II" can be said to have made a lot of painstaking preparations, but now it seems that these preparations have become his one-man show.
Prince Colin did not accept the move at all.
Want to take over Alister’s legacy?
Then take it.
…
As time passed, good news seemed to come from the Bronze Pass. As the war stabilized again, the Great Sage was finally coming back.
All professors and tutors are looking forward to His Highness the Great Sage coming back to take charge of the overall situation, especially Professor Hector, who was inexplicably injured, and are waiting for His Highness the Great Sage to come and do justice for him.
Luo Yan was not interested in this at all. Instead, he was excited about the good news from Alberto, the shopkeeper on Artisan Street.
After more than half a month of wandering, the craftsman finally contacted his mentor James Walli.
This silver-level magician was not taken seriously because of the theory he studied before, and he was unable to make breakthroughs. He was forced to leave the tower with regret and went to a certain barony in the Kingdom of Rhodes to serve as a tutor and bodyguard for the lord.
Now that he learned that a prince from the empire had arrived in Xuebang, and that this prince had a strong interest in his research, the frustrated scholar once again saw the hope of rejuvenating his career. He immediately resigned from his well-paid job and rushed back from the Kingdom of Rhodes without stopping.
Obviously, he cares more about the exploration of the truth and the unknown than worldly interests.
Since Mr. James is no longer the tutor of the Tower of the Great Sage, and it will take a certain amount of time to re-enter the job, Luo Yan did not meet with this "legendary" scholar in his own laboratory, but in his private study.
It was a middle-aged man with a square face and a monocle. He was wearing a simple white-washed robe and was slightly hunched over from working at his desk all the time.
When he walked into the study, his steps seemed a little cautious, and he held an old felt hat tightly in his hand, as if he didn't know how to put it.
"Your Highness, Your Highness."
Luo Yan is very familiar with that anxious look in his eyes.
It was the same when Teach saw him at the beginning. He wanted to bet everything, including his life, but he didn't know where to start.
"Mr. Walli, please sit down."
Luo Yan stood up from the desk with a smile and personally pulled out an armchair for him. Then he raised his right hand slightly, and the teapot flew above the teacup.
"You are tired from the journey, come and taste my treasure. I hope this cup of hot tea can dispel the cold wind in the north for you."
A cup of steaming hot tea was brought to him. James waved his hands in flattery, but finally took it.
"I dare not take it seriously, Your Highness, you are too polite..."
"Don't be formal, in the Mage Tower, I am just a magician who pursues the truth, no different from you."
Luo Yan sat back in his seat and started talking in a gentle tone.
"Your student Alberto often mentioned you to me. He highly praised your talents, especially your ideas about "artificial mind" and "autonomous golem core", which I am personally very interested in. As a result, I looked through your research but could not find the following, which is really a pity."
Hearing his research mentioned so clearly by an imperial prince, a glimmer of light flashed in James' eyes that were slightly dimmed due to frustration.
His tense shoulders relaxed a little unconsciously, and he responded solemnly: "That...those are just immature fantasies."
After a pause, he held the tea cup tightly and said embarrassedly.
"If it can't be realized today, it doesn't mean it can't be realized in the future." Luo Yan smiled slightly and did not continue the topic, but handed Ilana's draft of the paper that was rejected by "The Sage" in front of him.
"To be blunt, one of my students completed a paper, but encountered some... obstacles when submitting it. I know a little bit about arithmetic, but magic theory is really not my expertise. I wonder if you, a true expert, can help me correct it?"
These humble remarks made the tension in James' heart completely dissipate, and was replaced by a feeling of respect and trust.
He took the manuscript paper solemnly and read it politely at first, but the moment his eyes glanced at the first page, his expression froze.
He adjusted his glasses and brought the tip of his nose close to the manuscript paper, almost sticking to it.
His eyes moved quickly word by word, his fingers tremblingly crossed the complicated formulas, and he murmured to himself.
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Luo Yan was not surprised by his shock. He just smiled and took a sip of hot tea.
"Your Highness, can you lend me a pen?" James suddenly raised his head, his excited eyes were like those of a believer who had seen a miracle.
"Of course." Luo Yan nodded slightly, waved his wand lightly, and a quill flew out of his drawer and landed in front of James.
Hong with it was a piece of manuscript paper.
"Thank you!" After thanking James with a blushing face, he hurriedly took the manuscript paper and pen and began to calculate at his desk.
Time passes minute by minute.
Luo Yan estimated that it would take some time for him to understand the complex differential and variational theories, so he was going to suggest that he take it back and read it slowly.
However, at this moment, James suddenly stood up with a "pop", with uncontrollable shock written on his excited face.
"It's incredible... Your Highness, are you sure this is really written by your student?! Not written by yourself?!"
"I just did some auxiliary work, not worth mentioning."
Putting down the tea cup in his hand, Luo Yan looked at his excited look, raised his eyebrows with interest, and asked knowingly.
"However, it is beyond my expectation that you would be so optimistic about this paper... Can you tell me what is so special about it?"
"Special? Your Highness... This is more than special! This is simply an epoch-making achievement!"
James' face turned red with excitement. He pointed at the formula on the manuscript paper and spoke quickly with an almost trembling voice.
"For thousands of years, every magician in Osland has known that the more advanced the magic, the more magic power is consumed, and the greater the miracle you want to borrow from the gods, the higher the price you have to pay! However, this is an experience that is obvious to all magicians, but no one has ever been able to explain it axiomatically, and no one can prove it, or calculate it!"
He took a deep breath, and his tone was full of infinite admiration for the author of the paper.
"But the "Path Optimization Equation" in this paper has done it! From a mathematical level, it proves that "Conservation of Magic Energy" is not just our intuition, but an objectively existing axiom in the universe! It turns a vague concept into a set of mathematical formulas that can be accurately calculated! Although I haven't fully understood it yet How was this formula calculated..."
When he said this, James looked a little embarrassed. He had studied all his life, trying to prove the conservation of magic energy mathematically, but he did not expect that when someone put the answer in front of him, he could not understand what was written.
Of course.
Through a few sets of simple data and the method of using the formula introduced in the paper, he could see at a glance that this formula was not made up randomly.
James's eyes flashed with fanaticism, and he looked at Luo Yan almost pleadingly: "Your Highness, please tell me which master wrote this paper?"
Although he was very happy that the apprentice he taught could be evaluated in this way, James' fanaticism still made Luo Yan feel a little embarrassed.
He coughed slightly and said.
"Expert... She is probably not worthy of mention. Mr. James, as I said before, she is my apprentice."
"Study... an apprentice?" James's expression froze for an instant, and he blurted out almost subconsciously, "You mean, a magic apprentice? Completed... the subject I left in the laboratory?"
"Yes."
Luo Yan nodded slightly, with a hint of smile in his gentle tone.
"And, strictly speaking, she is still only a preparatory student."
"Preparatory student?! Here comes Saint Sis..."
James was completely shocked.
He stared blankly at the manuscript paper in his hand, and then at the calm prince in front of him, feeling that the academic knowledge he had built up over decades was completely overturned at this moment...
However, the shock and ecstasy did not last long.
As the distant thoughts flew back to the present moment, the flush on James's face gradually faded, replaced by a deep helplessness.
Luo Yan blew on the tea leaves floating in the cup and asked casually.
“What’s wrong?”
James sighed heavily, put the paper back on the table, and said with a bitter smile.
"I... just feel a little regretful."
After a pause, he looked at the paper on the table with a complicated expression and continued.
"Even this great achievement, which is enough to leave a name in the history of magic, is not enough to impress the sages on the tower... I think there is no point in my coming back."
Completing the law of conservation of magic energy is what he has wanted in his life.
The formula established in the paper in front of him not only perfectly filled in the missing puzzle pieces of the "Law of Conservation of Magical Energy", but also provided a theoretical basis for further energy conservation and "mutual conversion of different forms of energy."
If even such results are not enough to enter the eyes of the reviewers of "The Sage", then no matter how hard he works, it seems to be in vain.
Looking at James who was depressed, Luo Yan did not comfort him, but after thinking for a while, he spoke.
"The truth will not become the truth just because it claims to be the truth, nor will the sage become the sage because he claims to be the sage. Mr. James, I tell my students, when you feel confused, believe in your own judgment and just be yourself... Now, I want to give you this sentence. "
"Since you agree that this is a great job, I think... completing it will be more meaningful than complaining and being frustrated. What do you think?"
James was stunned for a moment, and his eyes dimmed by disappointment seemed to be rekindled by these words.
Complete it...
Isn’t it that I came back just to complete the unfinished research?
If it is for worldly interests or people's popularity, he can get more with his magic in the Kingdom of Rhodes!
Why bother coming back here?
He looked at the young prince in front of him, his expression touched as never before, and he suddenly stood up from his chair.
Looking at His Highness Colin who looked surprised, he bowed deeply.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for helping me find the direction of my life when I was once confused. I think... this must be God's will."
Looking at the serious expression on James's face, Luo Yan gradually subsided the surprise in his eyes and nodded with sincerity.
"It's an honor for me to be able to help a promising scholar. I believe that the Tower of the Great Sage in the future will be different because of your return today."
"Perhaps, although I don't have such lofty ambitions," James said He smiled, paused for a moment, and continued in a serious tone, "Although I have been disappointed with the Tower of the Great Sage, if it were you... I would be willing to follow you for the rest of my life!"
Looking at the speech that swore loyalty, Luo Yan smiled.
"I'm glad you think so, but... to be honest, I probably won't be able to stay here much longer."
James raised his head in surprise.
「What?!」
Wait——
Didn’t you call me back?
What does "can't stay long" mean? !
Of course it is impossible for James to question the prince like this, but the stunned eyes clearly have this sentence written on his face.
Luo Yan sighed and said softly.
"The situation has changed. The letter you received was delivered too late, and a lot of things happened during this period. But don't worry, although I may not be able to stay here for long, I will definitely be able to get you back into the job before I leave. Once the situation is settled... there is also the Magical Science Laboratory, which is your original laboratory. You can continue your research there, and it will not have any impact even if I am not here."
He planned to let Miss Castellon take over the laboratory.
That guy, like me, is not a scholar, but as a lord, he is more than enough to provide shelter for scholars.
For this reason, he spent a lot of time cultivating the "bond" between her and other apprentices, and now this work has been completed.
Not knowing what happened during this period, James just looked at His Highness blankly, and it took a long time before he uttered a word.
"But...why?"
"Similar reasons to yours," Luo Yan looked at the unchanging snowfield outside the window, "Maybe I will pass by here, but I don't belong here after all. Either I go on my own, or... I have to wait for others to chase me away, why not be more dignified?"
He did not explain further, but took out a beautifully made business card from his arms.
The front of the business card reads "Roxey Colin" in hot stamping, and the back is a simple but accurate map of the Janna continent.
"Our world is very vast, and the northern wasteland is just the tip of the iceberg. If one day you really can't survive here, you can bring your project to Deadwood Port to find me."
Luo Yan smiled and put the business card in James' trembling hand, "Give this business card to the governor there, and he will bring you to see me."
He paused and continued in a serious tone.
"Before that, I hope you can stay here, continue to complete your theory, and give some guidance to my immature students from the standpoint of a magician." ...Well, you may not know what science is, but you can ask my students, and they will tell you."
James did not understand this word when he heard it for the first time, but he could feel the unprecedented solemn instruction in His Highness the Prince's voice.
He took a deep breath, placed his right hand that used the wand against his chest, and saluted solemnly like a knight from the Kingdom of Rhodes.
"Your Highness, I would like to swear in the name of Saint Sith! I will definitely fulfill your instructions and continue to move forward along the path you have guided me!"
"Just swear by your last name." Luo Yan nodded with a smile, looked at those pious eyes and continued, "I look forward to your future performance -"
h "And our future reunion!"
(End of this chapter)