I didn't have enough tickets yesterday, so I'm a bit disappointed. "
…
The layout of the third floor was very different from that of the second floor. The first thing that caught Lucien's eyes was a blue and white living room. There were rows of wide windows on both sides, and the sunlight was shining in, making the room very bright.
Although this living room was much smaller than the hall on the first floor, the random piles of sofas, round tables the size of coffee tables, small black writing boards hanging on the wall or behind the high chairs, and pots of green plants all gave off a strange feeling of vitality amidst the messy and disorderly arrangement.
There were more than a dozen young boys and girls in the living room. The oldest one was about fourteen or fifteen years old, and the youngest one was about twelve years old. They were either sitting on the sofa, calculating in front of the round table, or discussing something seriously in front of a small blackboard. Lucien almost thought that he had broken into a study salon or a study club.
Maybe the people who designed the third floor did not want people coming up the stairs to disturb the atmosphere, so the living room was facing the other side, so Lucien and Tom could only see the backs or sides of the young boys. The thick carpet also covered the sound of their footsteps, so they did not disturb them.
"Annick, this book, Mathematical Principles of Magical Philosophy, is very interesting. The three basic laws of force field magic in the book seem simple, but when you think about it, it sums up the rules when we cast force field magic, and it seems that it can be applied to some of the phenomena in our daily life," said a girl in a low voice to her friend sitting on the sofa.
They were sitting on a semi-circular sofa not far away from Tom and Lucien. The blonde boy looked up and said, "Layria, I heard from Mr. Astar that this book, Mathematical Principles of Magical Philosophy, is one of the two pillars of the modern magic system. If you can figure it out, maybe you can become a real sorcerer!"
Another girl with long flaxen hair next to him said, "Layria, Annick, you're still reading the first part? I flipped through it a few days ago and found that the third part was beyond my imagination. It tried to use the concept of 'force' to explain the movements and phenomena of the entire world, including the stars, tides, and so on. It also named the force between the stars and the earth as gravity, thus deducing the trajectory of the stars and so on. I think we can use it as a reference when we study astrology magic in the future? "
Layria's black hair was tied in a ponytail, which was bouncing as she nodded. "Yes, yes. But I can't understand the derivation process at all. I don't understand the mathematical methods called calculus at all. Heidi, Annick, what about you?"
"Me too. It's like reading a fairy tale. I can't understand it at all." Heidi, who had long flaxen hair and a slightly raised voice, answered casually, "But didn't Mr. Astar say that when he gave us the Mathematical Principles of Magical Philosophy? Before he became an official sorcerer, he only needed to remember a few theorems and formulas. There was no need for him to fully understand them. What we need to learn now is' Basics of Magical Geometry ',' The Mapping of Magical Principles to the Process of Model Construction ',' The Symbolic Meaning of Constructing Graphs', 'The Elemental Equation Behind Magical Formulas', 'Elementary Elements', 'Common Algebra Problems', 'Classification of Low-Level Meditation Techniques', 'Analysis of the Nature of Cold and Heat', 'The Role of Motion and Force in Magic', and so on.
Heidi seemed to be showing off her great memory, as she recited all the books that she needed to learn.
"Heidi, now that you mentioned it, Mr. Astar did say that if you can fully understand Mathematical Principles of Magical Philosophy, you can try to become a middle-rank sorcerer after studying calculus systematically for a year." Lucien nodded. Layria agreed with Heidi, "But you've memorized so many basic magic books, and we don't know when we can finish them. Without the guidance of a teacher, I'm afraid it'll take me more than fifteen years. Now I feel dizzy after reading a few pages every day. Sigh … I don't know when I can become an official sorcerer. "
Apprentices who did not want to become official sorcerers were not good apprentices. Of course, they had their own ambitions after passing the test.
Annick scratched his blond hair and said, "I don't know how long it'll take if I study by myself. But Mr. Astar said that when we arrive in Allyn, the Congress will arrange for official sorcerers to teach us, right? Maybe we can finish it in four or five years, and then we'll have enough ability to become a sorcerer. By then … "
"By then, we'll be members of the city council, and we'll be gentlemen and ladies with servants." Heidi sounded very hopeful.
Layria also sounded very hopeful, "And the Congress also promised that when we become official sorcerers, they'll bring our families to Holm or Colette."
The three of them were silent for a while, and then they sighed together, "Official sorcerers …"
Tom, who was standing behind the sofa and listening to their conversation, put on a rare smile on his thin and gloomy face, "The three of them, together with Sprint, Olmos, and Katrina, are all apprentices before the test. Sprint and Katrina have both talent in spiritual power and arcana."
As he spoke, he pointed at the dark-red-haired young man, Sprint, who was instructing others in front of the blackboard, the brown-haired young man, Olmos, who was quietly writing and calculating, and the tall blonde girl, Katrina, who was discussing problems with three other girls.
"They're all good kids," said Lucien in the tone of an official sorcerer.
Their conversation attracted the attention of the apprentices who were studying and discussing in the living room. They turned around and looked at Tom, and then they bowed politely, "Nice to meet you, Mr. Tom."
This Mr. Tom was a knight-level powerhouse, so he naturally deserved their respect.
Tom was not as gloomy as usual when facing the energetic and somewhat naive kids. He smiled and said, "I have to compliment you from the bottom of my heart for your hard work. However, 'Mathematical Principles of Magical Philosophy' is the first book that our president, the greatest arcanist, Mr. Douglas, wrote to expound his arcana theories systematically. Calculus, the most mainstream mathematical tool that he invented, is included in the book. Therefore, it's not something that you can understand and grasp right now. Don't study this book blindly and arrogantly and neglect your normal arcana and magic studies. "
Although he was a level-two Knight, he grew up in Allyn and did not lack common sense about magic.
"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Tom." Sprint, who was about fifteen years old and had a thin layer of hair on his lips, stood out and answered. He was handsome and somewhat arrogant, as if he considered himself the leader of the dozen or so apprentices. He said proudly, "I've never wasted any time. I became an official apprentice yesterday."
The other apprentices gasped. They did not expect Sprint to become an official apprentice so quickly!
Tom said in surprise, "What a genius. Also, Sprint is very enthusiastic about you. I saw that you've been teaching them arcana. "
"Of course, we're all partners," said Sprint happily. Then, he saw Lucien next to Tom and asked kindly, "Mr. Tom, is this our new partner? He looks a bit old. I wonder if he's an official apprentice or a senior-rank apprentice. Hehe, do you know anything about arcana? If you don't, you can ask me, "said Sprint to Lucien.
Katrina also stood out. She was wearing a long white dress and her green eyes were shining. She was already tall and mature at the age of fourteen, which made Layria and Heidi, two beautiful girls of the same age, look like children in comparison. "I can also teach you about arcana, and it won't take me long to become an official apprentice!"
In her mind, Lucien, who was only about twenty years old, was at most a senior-rank apprentice, and probably had never touched arcana before.
The other magic apprentices did not say anything. They just watched the two most outstanding fellows continue their competition.
Tom pointed at Lucien and said in amusement, "This is Mr. Evans, a formal sorcerer."
"A formal sorcerer?!"
"So young?!"
Different exclamations came out of the young men and women's mouths. Although they had read in the ancient magic books that a young man with extraordinary talent in spiritual power could become a formal sorcerer when his mind matured and his soul stabilized at the age of eighteen, it was very difficult for him to become a formal sorcerer. However, the status of an official magician was so high that it must be very difficult to advance. It was hard to imagine that there would be such a young magician. Perhaps he used some kind of magic to maintain his appearance?
Tom shook his head and smiled, "When you come to the Congress, you'll find that there are formal sorcerers who are fourteen or fifteen years old. So, it's very normal that Mr. Evans can become a sorcerer before he's twenty. In my opinion, he's smarter than most of the formal sorcerers."
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Evans." All the apprentices held their foreheads with their right hands and bowed deeply. They were even more respectful than Tom, because the person in front of them was a formal sorcerer. No matter in the ancient times or in the modern times, a formal sorcerer was always someone they should respect and obey.
Lucien nodded with a smile, "We're partners from now on."
Tom whispered to Lucien, "Do you want to learn arcana with them?"
"I want to read the books they mentioned. I can discuss with them." Lucien did not feel embarrassed at all. Nothing could compare to the acquisition of knowledge. Besides, his foundation in arcana was probably better than many sorcerers below senior-rank.
Tom smiled, "Then you can consider it a small request from the Congress that you've fulfilled in advance. Also, those books are only for apprentices. The formal sorcerers have to go to the Association to get them. Right now, you can only learn from them by communicating with them. "
"What request?" Lucien asked in confusion.
Tom explained, "It's the requirement of teaching apprentices. In order to get the books from the Association and help with the transformation, you have to complete the task of teaching apprentices. When someone becomes a senior-rank apprentice, it'll be considered a success. Although no one will become a senior-rank apprentice on the way, some of them still have a chance to become a senior-rank apprentice. So, it's considered half done. When we arrive in Allyn, they'll go to the secret magic schools in each county to study. They won't bother you. "
"Okay." Lucien appreciated the importance that the Congress attached to the training of apprentices. It was a must for an organization to develop normally.
Seeing the two gentlemen whispering to each other, the apprentices were very confused, but they did not dare to talk about it. Then, they saw Tom clapping his hands, "Boys and girls, you have a chance. Since Mr. Evans needs to learn arcana, he wants to find a few apprentices to study with him. It's a lucky thing to be taught by a formal sorcerer! "
Some of the apprentices discussed in low voices excitedly. If they could become a real sorcerer's apprentice with this opportunity, their status in the Congress would be greatly improved. Some of them frowned and looked at Lucien. This sorcerer did not seem to know anything about arcana, and there was nothing he could teach them. Some of them were worried that calling him their teacher would affect their chances of becoming the formal apprentices of other powerful sorcerers in the future. After all, every sorcerer in the ancient Magic Empire was very strict when it came to apprentices. Those who had a teacher before were all excluded.
"Who's willing?" Tom interrupted their discussion.
Sprint stood out first and said proudly, "If it's about arcana, I don't think I need Mr. Evans' guidance." Maybe when Mr. Evans made up his foundation in arcana, he would become a formal sorcerer. If someone could become a sorcerer at fourteen or fifteen, why couldn't he?
"Sorry, Mr. Evans. Me too. I don't want to disturb my arcana study schedule." Katrina lowered her head and answered, her blond hair fluttering in the wind.
Their answers seemed to represent their attitude. The six or seven apprentices who were close to them hesitated and did not nod. (To be continued. If you like this work, you're welcome to vote for me at qidian.com. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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