Throne of Magical Arcana

The night of the icy moon came very early, and the small but dense snowflakes danced and danced like elves under the illumination of the arc lamps, holy and hazy.

There were very few pedestrians on the street. They put on all kinds of thick coats and hurried forward while shaking off the snowflakes, refusing to stop to appreciate the beautiful scenery.

"It's so beautiful...but why do they melt." Alfreds muttered heartbroken as he watched the crystals of the "palm" quickly turn into water stains.

The shimmering, delicately structured snowflakes are very in line with its aesthetics. If it doesn't know the essence, it would like to store them. Therefore, Avris hates winter.

As Lucien's "100-year contract partner", after devouring the half-cooked roast whole lamb, Alfres happily followed him to Rentat. In order not to scare ordinary citizens, it Using illusion to disguise as a seven or eight-year-old boy, with flaxen hair, amber eyes, wearing a small suit and tie.

In the carriage, Arthur Doyle, who knew the true appearance of this cute little boy, leaned against the corner of the carriage, his body trembling slightly, even though he was well-informed and his status was not low, when facing a legendary "monster", Still inevitably afraid.

"The arc lights are too hot, and the price is too expensive. Even cities like Rentat cannot be popularized. Only the aristocratic districts and the most prosperous market districts have them." Lu Xi, dressed in the style of the Kingdom of Holm again Well, smiling and looking outside the carriage.

Arthur's desire for wealth made Arthur overcome his fear, followed Lucien's eyes to look at the night scene outside, and said earnestly: "When the magic crystal lamp has withstood the test of use and the cost is reduced again, I will contact the Rentat City Hall Talk to the consul, let the streets of the entire city use our magic street lights, this will be a great fortune, and it can be extended to other cities in other countries in the future..." He could no longer imagine.

Avris, who heard the word "wealth", turned his head sharply and looked at Arthur with piercing eyes, trying to figure out what they were talking about, so scared that Arthur almost knocked over the white glazed porcelain teacup on the table.

"This is a very lucrative business, Afris. If you want to join, you have to take out your own collection and use gold, gems and crystals as shares." Lucien purely teased Afris, However, if it really wants to join, Elemental Will probably won't mind. The initial production and promotion will cost a lot, and it may not be popularized until the cost is reduced again. This will definitely make the stingy Morris very heartbroken.

"Yes, I need to take out gold, gemstones and crystals..." Afris was not calm anymore, unable to act nonchalantly, and fell into extreme contradictions and entanglements, one side was the long-term huge profits, and the other was the treasure house Lovely gold, gems, and crystals sparkling inside, he wants them all!

In the fierce inner struggle, Alfres didn't even notice that the carriage had arrived at the villa of Duke James in the aristocratic area.

"Welcome Evans, our youngest and most handsome arcane review committee member. If my daughters and granddaughters hadn't already married, they would have asked me to introduce you." The bald-headed Duke James greeted him with a smile. When he came up, he and the guests were in the garden, waiting for something by the warm bonfire.

Lucien smiled and got out of the carriage: "It's a great honor to be greeted by you, Duke James, only for kings and princes. Why didn't everyone go in?"

The dark villa, without any lights, seemed to merge with the night.

"Because all the candlesticks in the villa have been replaced with magic crystal lamps, and they will be lit sequentially in the dark later. Such a commemorative event, of course, will not start until all the guests have arrived." The bald head of Duke James shines on the bonfire An orange light is reflected below.

Tsk, you are really a young man of literature and art, no, old man of literature and art, Lucien smiled secretly.

The garden has been specially arranged, even if there is only a bunch of bonfires, it will not make people feel cold. Not only did the noble ladies, ladies, and wives not complain, but they were very interested in this strange form of banquet.

"His Royal Highness is not in good health, and the cold night is not suitable for going out, so I didn't invite him. Come, let me introduce you to some friends." Waiting for Lucien to fight with the familiar nobles such as Duke Russell, Earl Sea Song, Viscount Harrison, etc. After greeting, Duke James led him to several people dressed as magicians, who seemed to be the electromagnetic magicians that Arthur had mentioned to help arrange wiring and switching devices.

Walking in front of these two men and a woman, James pointed to Lucien and said, "I don't need to introduce you, you should all know him, a sixth-level arcane magician, a five-ring magician, the youngest member of the arcane review committee, Mr. Genius Lucien Evans, who has won the two highest honors in the elemental and necromantic systems."

Lucien hasn't submitted his magic level yet, and he plans to wait until the limelight passes.

"Hello, Mr. Evans." The old man with black and white mixed hair combed back meticulously said, and two young men, a man and a woman, saluted respectfully beside him: "Hello, Commissioner Evans."

"This is Mr. Barek Perfus, a sixth-level arcanist of the Electromagnetic Department and a seven-ring magician. He is a student of Lord Brook, the 'Emperor of Control'." James introduced the serious old man with flaxen eyes to Lucien. , "These two are his students, intermediate magician Lillian and Isaac."

Lillian is a delicate girl with long brown hair, while Isaac seems to have the blood of the fire giant, tall, muscular, and the hair is the color of fire.

"Mr. Pevers, Lillian, and Isaac, it's a pleasure to meet you." Lucien greeted them one by one.

James said with a smile: "Barek is my childhood friend. Later, he embarked on the path of a magician because he couldn't arouse the power of his blood. Unexpectedly, on this path, he bloomed a dazzling light, and was favored by Your Excellency Brooke. Becoming a high-level Arcanist, it may not be long before he can surpass me who started much earlier."

"This time trying a new alchemy item involves the electromagnetic field that he is good at, so I simply ask him to help."

It sounds like Barrek came from a minor noble family. Although he doesn't have a title, he can be regarded as one of the representatives of the pro-aristocratic faction in the parliament. After Lucien was introduced to the enlightened circle of Duke James and others by Prince Patrick, he gradually expanded his network. .

"Evans, the electrons you discovered have a great effect in the electromagnetic system, and many explanations have a deeper meaning." Barek didn't seem to be very good at socializing, and directly talked about arcane issues.

Lucien was so happy that he didn't need to say polite words, and chatted with Barek about the possible significance of electrons in the field of electromagnetic research. Lillian and Isaac didn't dare to intervene, and listened intently.

"Evans, have you heard about the recent experiment by Speaker Douglas?" Barek suddenly mentioned something.

Lucien shook his head blankly: "You know, I've been concentrating on analyzing magic and improving my strength during this time, and I haven't paid attention to the latest research."

"Chairman Douglas designed an experiment to 'confirm' that there is no motion relative to the 'ether' medium, and that the speed of light is the same in different directions." Barrek said in a flat and authentic tone, as if he was discussing a topic that should be hot recently.

Lucien suddenly realized that, without other interference, Speaker Douglas finally completed the experimental design mentioned in his letter and obtained the results, denying the existence of the "ether" medium, and there is no "ether" medium, as the "wave" "The light from the sun cannot reach the ground at all, and the world should be pitch black.

This negates the theory of light fluctuation in reverse.

"Evans, what do you think of this experiment?" Barek's flaxen eyes brightened suddenly, and his expression became more serious. It seemed that Lucien's answer would be the key to whether he could become a friend.

Seeing his expression, Lucien's heart skipped a beat. Is there such a big gap between the Wave School and the Particle School?

Thinking back to the fact that the main problem of discord between the teacher of the element department and the teacher of the electromagnetic department in the magic school was that the electromagnetic department supported the wave theory, and the element department was more inclined to particle theory, Lucien had a deep understanding of the main contradiction that runs through the entire history of magic. understanding.

People feel light from the moment they open their eyes. Through the contrast between day and darkness, ancient humans are full of worship for light, thinking that it represents life and holiness, and magic has never lacked the exploration of the nature of light since its birth, etc. After magicians discovered that spiritual power is similar to light, the research and understanding of light has become one of the eternal mainstreams.

Compared with the energy essence theory insisted by Viscount Roland, the atomic foundation theory of the element system, the human life mechanics theory of the necromancy system and other disputes in some fields, the particle faction and wave faction led by Douglas and Brooke respectively cover the entire magic council. The two major theoretical factions of mages are the main research differences.

If the parliament becomes a church, except for a small number of middlemen, the wave faction and the particle faction will definitely criticize each other as "heresy"!

In this case, proposing wave-particle duality is not a manifestation of harmony, but a "heresy" of another faction, which is likely to be attacked by both factions.

Lucien thought for a while, then smiled and said, "From your description, Mr. Barek, this experiment seems to be based on the current operating system of celestial bodies, but this has not been confirmed by the discovery of planets."

This was what Lucien had said to his teacher, Fernando, and he repeated it now.

"It makes sense." Barrek's face softened. It probably means that you don't support particle theory and Speaker Douglas' experiment, so we are friends.

At this time, Duke James saw that the guests were all present, so he applauded everyone to look at the villa, and then the magician Lilian walked to the door, and said with a sweet smile: "Everyone, with the drive of electric current, the magic crystal lamp no longer requires mental strength and energy. Only the will can be opened, even the most innate nobles can use these alchemy items like quills, and it is even simpler, for example, I only need to press it lightly, and all the lights in the entire villa will light up."

In order to make it easier for Duke James to show off, Barek specially made a temporary master control switch outside.

"Very well, let's put out the bonfire first." Seeing the gentlemen and ladies looking at the villa very curiously, James felt great satisfaction and waved his hand to extinguish the bonfire.

In the darkness, Lilian pressed the switch forcefully on purpose, and after a slight snap, the magic crystal lamps in the entire villa turned on at the same time.

The bright and bright light pierces the darkness, dispels fear, and is full of "divine" taste, just like the morning sun dispels the night!

This is a big step in human history!