Elvin was a little surprised at first when he received the letter from the president of the Royal Society of Medicine, Duncan Douglas.
If he had only invented a method or medicine to treat an ordinary disease, he definitely wouldn't have been worthy of such an enthusiastic letter from such an important person.
However, if this method or medicine could bring great convenience to the seafaring industry, or more accurately, could create huge amounts of wealth more efficiently, then the significance was completely different.
Elvin, who had all his experience from the books of his previous life, had still underestimated the value of the methods he provided to prevent scurvy!
He didn't know that before the discovery of the pathogenesis of scurvy in both his previous life and this life, every seafaring expedition would suffer from unimaginable non-combat casualties due to this terrible disease.
Moreover, the sea area of this world was much larger than that of Earth in his previous life. It wasn't the first time that a seafaring expedition would fall ill and die, or even be completely wiped out. Even powerful Extraordinaires, as long as they didn't break away from their human nature, could only slow down the disease and not be completely immune.
During this period of time.
The Royal Society of Medicine had repeatedly tested and confirmed that the methods Elvin provided were extremely effective for patients suffering from scurvy. In particular, the convenient preparation method and storage characteristics were simply unparalleled blessings for seafaring.
It could already be foreseen that as these methods were popularized, the kingdom would be able to explore further, have a longer voyage radius, and have greater profits waving at them!
All of these factors led to the birth of this letter and the awarding of the 'Hippocratic Medal of Rank 2'.
In fact, the Royal Society of Medicine had been researching the cause of scurvy, but they didn't have a better understanding of the key element of vitamin C in the microscopic world.
If it weren't for the fact that Elvin's methods were extremely practical and could solve the problem in a targeted manner, they wouldn't have mentioned the existence of a key micronutrient like vitamin C.
Otherwise, a Rank 1 medal or even a special-grade medal wouldn't have been a problem!
Elvin estimated that if the kingdom obtained enough benefits from these methods during future voyages, the Royal Navy and even Her Majesty the Queen might give him a second award. After all, there were precedents to follow.
"Ahem, one shouldn't be too greedy. This is already a pleasant surprise. Not bad, not bad."
This kind of harvest had already exceeded Elvin's initial expectations. In the past, the inexperienced teenager did not realize the value of the so-called "common sense" in his mind and did not pay too much attention to it.
However, when the natives of this world gave strong and honest feedback, Elvin instantly realized that he had almost missed a great opportunity to gain both fame and fortune.
After all, if he wanted to develop in an official organization, the more fame he had, the better. It was not just a pass to enter high society. For many Transcendents, fame or Legendary Points could be linked to power.
The most typical example was the top rank of the Knight's path, the "Titled Knight". The more widely the title spread, the more famous it would be, and the more benefits a Knight could gain from it.
Elvin knew that these methods of preventing and treating scurvy could hardly bring benefits to individuals, but they were of great significance to an organization or a country. As long as they made good use of the four or five years of first-mover advantage before knowledge completely spread, they would be able to seize huge benefits.
And with the spread of knowledge, his fame would also reach new heights. At the very least, his name would spread among ocean-going ships, colonies, and coastal areas.
People were often afraid of the strong with power, but they only had respect for scholars with knowledge. When that time came, he would really have a halo around him.
Therefore, he was looking forward to the "Hippocratic Medal Level 2" mentioned in the letter.
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In the small auditorium of the short-term training class' theory class.
"The Age of Great Voyages began 183 years ago, started by the Kingdom of Shilius, the current strongest sea power.
Some historians defined that year as the first year of the Sea Origin Calendar.
Although this calendar was not universally used in the Old Continent due to different beliefs and cultures, it was still very influential in the coastal countries and was widely adopted by the colonies of various countries. "
On the podium, a burly middle-aged man with a big nose and white hair was talking about the history of the continent's voyages.
Today, Professor Michelson, who was teaching about navigation, was not only a knowledgeable Ph.D. in nautical theory, but also a great navigator who had experienced hundreds of battles. He had even reached the end of the known world, the northernmost "Eternal White Continent" and returned safely.
Whether it was in theory or in practice, he was a national treasure of the kingdom. If it was not for the Royal Naval College, ordinary people would at most listen to his legendary stories. They would not even be able to listen to his lecture.
"At that time, we humans first conquered the Treasure Sea in the South, passed through the harsh weather, defeated the violent ocean currents, and finally discovered the Southern Continent.
Of course, the first ten years had nothing to do with the Kingdom of Faletis or even the Tulip Alliance. It was not until the earliest explorers of the Kingdom of Ilya discovered a new route to the Southern Continent that the Tulip Alliance ushered in a turning point.
It was because of the brave pioneering spirit of the explorers that we were able to gain huge benefits in the Southern Continent. "
At this time, Professor Michelson lowered his head and glanced at the list of students on the table. He was surprised to find a somewhat familiar surname. As a Ph.D. and a great navigator, he was familiar with every adventurer who had made outstanding contributions in human history, no matter which country they belonged to!
There was no hesitation.
"Who is Mr. Elvin Garriott?" The professor's voice was loud and clear, clearly transmitted to the ears of every student in the room.
"Professor, I am." Elvin in the front row stood up when he heard the question, thinking that the professor was going to ask him a question.
Professor Michelson stared at him for a while and confirmed that Elvin's brown hair and black eyes were very niche, but he did not ask him any questions. Instead, he turned to the students in the room and spoke.
"Gentlemen, we are very fortunate to be learning with a descendant of the great adventurer of that era.
As I said just now, Mr. Garriott's ancestor was one of the adventurers who made outstanding contributions to the development of the Southern Continent. I hope that Mr. Garriott and everyone here can inherit this spirit and discover a wider world for human civilization.
Well, please take a seat. "
It was normal for the Tulip Alliance countries to recognize each other and migrate. The professor did not find it strange that the descendant of Garriott, who originally belonged to Ilya, appeared in Faletis.
"After nearly two hundred years of development, the Southern Continent has become a very mature colony. Although Faletis' progress is a little late, the size of the colony can still be ranked in the top five among the countries with sea power.
Moreover, we occupy 30% of the excellent timber supply of the Treasure Tree Bay, and through the land replacement of the New World, our actual influence is firmly in the top three in the Southern Continent.
… New World …
The indigenous sorcerers, the deep-rooted primitive gods, the spirits of nature, and the wandering monsters are all obstacles to the continued development of human beings. I hope that your generation can complete the development of the New World, make contributions, and even get your own fiefdom. "
The professor's lecture was still going on. To him, it was just a small interlude and a teaching method, but to Elvin, it was very touching.
It had been five years since the destruction of his family, but the afterglow of his family was remembered and continued to bloom thousands of miles away from his hometown.
Something stirred in his heart for a long time, and finally it turned into a sentence.
"Oh, this is probably going down in history."
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