Clearly, this Mafa Merlin had been jointly recommended by Joy and Osul to join the Magic Hand. It was most likely because he had made some achievements in the Fanrusen Formula. Otherwise, how could a peak Archmage and an Artisan casually recommend him?
But to be honest, in everyone's eyes, this kind of achievement was at most coming up with some new ideas in the research of the Fanrusen Formula, or being in charge of a certain module's calculations. The so-called great contribution was most likely an exaggeration from Joy and Osul.
At first, everyone just wanted to listen …
But now, the more they listened, the more they felt something was wrong.
'What's going on!'
'Did Joy just say that he cracked the Fanrusen Formula?'
The first thought that popped up in everyone's mind was that Joy had drunk too much.
Otherwise, how could he say such a thing?
Everyone knew that in magic research, the contributions and achievements of the participants could be mentioned, but "cracking" was definitely the privilege of the person in charge of the research.
Unless someone had made outrageous achievements in that research, far surpassing everyone else …
Even if everyone's achievements were added together, they still wouldn't be able to compare to that person's. Only then would the word "cracked" be used.
The research of the Fanrusen Formula had been led by Joy, but now, Joy was saying that Mafa Merlin had cracked the Fanrusen Formula.
'What the hell is going on?'
Soon, someone couldn't help but ask.
"Sir Joy, I have a question!" The one asking the question was a 5th Rank Archmage. Lin Yun remembered that Jouyi had once introduced this 5th Rank Archmage as Eljin, who came from the northern part of the kingdom's frozen wasteland.
"Please speak."
"As everyone knows, Sir Joy, you've already spent over ten years on the Fanrusen Formula. It can be said that in the entire Kingdom of Andalusia, there isn't a mage who understands the Fanrusen Formula better than you. I'm very curious as to what Great Mage Merlin has accomplished on the Fanrusen Formula for you to praise him so much."
"Haha …" Joy didn't say much and only laughed. He then took out a piece of paper from his pocket. "That's a good question, but it's a pity that I can't answer you in detail. This is because Great Mage Merlin's contribution to the Fanrusen Formula can't be explained clearly in a short amount of time. If you must know, then I suggest that you take a look at this piece of paper. This was calculated by Great Mage Merlin in an hour …"
"Thank you, Sir Joy." Elkin nodded, took the piece of paper from the waiter, and began to read it carefully …
At first, Elkin's expression was very calm, but as he read, this 5th Rank Archmage's expression couldn't help changing.
In the end, a few drops of cold sweat could be seen on his forehead.
Elkin didn't even care that this was the Magic Hand's gathering. He directly fished out a quill and a piece of paper from his pocket and looked for a table to quickly calculate.
"How could this be …" As Elkin's calculations went deeper and deeper, the cold sweat on his forehead grew thicker and thicker.
After no less than ten minutes, Elkin carefully put away his piece of paper.
Then, under everyone's gazes, he nodded at Lin Yun. "My apologies, Great Mage Merlin."
"You are too polite …" Lin Yun only smiled and didn't say anything else.
Elkin's completely different actions immediately attracted everyone's attention. At this time, almost everyone had a curious expression. A few Archmages who had a good relationship with Elkin even took the piece of paper from him.
Those that could participate in the Magic Hand's gathering were all peak mages of the kingdom. Their insight and knowledge weren't something ordinary mages could imagine. They could see the advantages and disadvantages of that piece of paper.
That kind of computing ability was too frightening.
Let alone a 5th Rank Great Mage, even a 5th Rank High Mage or an Archmage shouldn't have such frightening computing ability. Although the data on that piece of paper was dull and complicated, everyone could see the frightening computing ability hidden behind it. It was efficient and precise, just like a machine that never made a mistake.
At this time, everyone finally understood.
Why could this Mafa Merlin contend with the 9th Rank High Mage Dylan with the power of a 5th Rank Great Mage?
That's right, it was because of that frightening computing ability.
For a mage, computing ability was closely related to fighting power. The more powerful the computing ability, the more efficient and precise casting. When a Great Mage's computing ability reached a certain level, they would have the opportunity to surpass the limits of their ranks and contend with a High Mage.
It was just that this Great Mage Merlin's crossing was a bit excessive.
It looked like there was a reason why Joy and Osul jointly recommended this Mafa Merlin.
"Joy, a piece of paper can't explain anything …" Just as the few Archmages were about to nod in agreement, an untimely voice interrupted them.
That voice sounded a bit cold, and when addressing Joy, he didn't politely add the word "Sir".
In the entire Kingdom of Andalusia, the only person who would address Joy like that was the Chairman of the Black Tower's Council, a 9th Rank Archmage with one hand touching the Extraordinary realm, the one that Joy called Hören, the "Damned Ladyboy"!
That's right, the one speaking was Hören.
The Chairman of the Black Tower slowly walked out of the crowd, his gaze sweeping past Lin Yun. At Hören's level, a 5th Rank Great Mage simply wasn't worth his attention, even if that 5th Rank Great Mage had just confronted a 9th Rank High Mage, even if that 5th Rank Great Mage had frightening computing ability.
In fact, let alone this 5th Rank Great Mage, there were over thirty people in the Banquet Hall, and twenty of them were Archmages. But the one that truly caught Hören's attention was Joy.
"Joy, as one of the elders of the Magic Hand, you should know what the Magic Hand has always pursued. What the Magic Hand pursues is the sharing and exchange of magic knowledge. Look at each member of the Magic Hand, which one of them doesn't have their own unique understanding of magic? You casually pushed out a Great Mage and wanted him to join the Magic Hand just because he has good computing ability, that's ridiculous … "
"Hören, do you think this is ridiculous?" Joy glanced at the Chairman of the Black Tower, his expression somewhat unkind.
The other Archmages in the Banquet Hall all tacitly took a few steps back, automatically making space for the two of them.
Nothing could be done about it, this kind of scene was too common.
Every time the Magic Hand held a gathering, these two would fight. Sometimes, they would even make a move if they were in a good mood. Giving up space now was better than letting them accidentally injure themselves.
"Haha, Joy, don't you think it's ridiculous? 'Take a look, the members of the Magic Hand are all 1st Rank Archmages at the very least. How could their computing abilities be lacking compared to others when they reached that rank? "Find one for me to see. As long as you find one, I'll agree to let that Mafa Merlin join the Magic Hand!"
"I …" Joy opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't say anything.
Hören's words could only be described as sinister.
Those who had seen that piece of paper knew that the young Great Mage's computing ability was something many Archmages couldn't compare to. How could Joy not know this? The problem was that Joy couldn't say this …
How could they say it? They couldn't casually point out an Archmage and tell everyone, 'Look, this guy's computing ability isn't as good as Mafa Merlin's.
That would be a huge joke …
Archmages also wanted face!
Although he knew it, saying it in public would be like slapping the other side's face. Anyone with a bit of temper wouldn't be able to bear it.
"Kave …" After Harren sneered, he directly called out Kave's name, "Tell me, can you join the Magic Hand as long as you have good computing ability?"
"Yes, Kave, tell me!" Joy didn't back down.
"This …" Kave almost cried on the spot.
'How could I be so unlucky?
I was beaten black and blue by a disappointing disciple, and now I have to get involved in a battle between two forces. Aren't you being too much of a bully? '
It was clear that supporting Joy would offend Hören, and supporting Hören would offend Joy.
The problem was that Kave couldn't afford to offend either of them.
Both of them were existences with one hand touching the Extraordinary realm, and each of them had the backing of one of the kingdom's two major mage forces. Whether it was their individual strength or the forces behind them, they were far from what Kave could afford to provoke in the eastern part of the kingdom. Offending either of them would be enough to give Kave nightmares …
Just as Kave wanted to cry, he suddenly saw Hören's right hand behind his back making a strange gesture.
"Sir Joy, Sir Hören …" Seeing that gesture, Kave was startled at first, but then a bit of happiness appeared on his face. His previous hesitation disappeared without a trace. "Since the two of you think so highly of me, I'll give my opinion. I personally feel that just having good computing ability isn't enough to join the Magic Hand …"
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