Lucien smiled and nodded, "Yes, I did. This unique spell is my own improvement. I think its mechanism and structure are very interesting, so I want to write it as a paper and submit it. "
"Do you know arcana?" Eric asked straightforwardly. He would rather die than believe that a young man who had just learned arcana could come up with a research result, even if the young man was a genius! Arcana techniques had developed to this point, but without enough knowledge, there was no way they could blossom into brilliant flowers!
No matter how talented Lucien was, it would take him at least a year to make up for the foundation, right?
Lucien understood Eric's confusion, as no genius on Earth could come up with a research result after only one month of studying mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Therefore, Lucien put on a polite smile and answered, "The improvement of my unique spell comes from other aspects, and it's not based on the current arcana knowledge. But I think the principle of its structure should be of some value. Of course, I've figured it out on my own, and I don't know if it overlaps with the existing arcana research results. "
Lucien had always understood the principle of showing the appropriate value and being valued by certain parties to fight against other forces. However, he had just joined the Congress of Magic, and he did not know the current level of arcana research in the Congress, nor did he know how much of the knowledge from Earth could be combined with magic in this world. He also did not know the personalities of the sorcerers who were directly related to arcana, so he could not blindly and arrogantly publish his arcana research result.
Only when Lucien figured out the current level of arcana in the Congress of Magic, and which fields they had studied to what extent, and then carried out magic experiments to confirm or modify them to fit the environment of this world, could Lucien show his talent and shine.
Of course, the published research result must be based on prior knowledge. Otherwise, it would lead people to think that Lucien was not a "genius". Also, he had to be able to end the controversy quickly with solid evidence. Otherwise, once he was involved in the controversy and intrigue, he would be like a candle in the wind that could be blown out at any time. After all, most of the arcanists and sorcerers were people who were greedy and generous, not to mention that some of them were stubborn and narrow-minded.
Hearing Lucien's answer, Eric's stiff face slightly relaxed, "Is it based on the ancient magic structure? Then your research result might have already been disproved. If you don't mind the trouble and disappointment, you can write the paper. There's still twenty minutes to six o 'clock. Can you finish it? "
"No problem at all. I've already written the draft according to the format of Arcana." Lucien looked at Eric seriously and asked, "Mr. Eric, you haven't answered my question. In addition to submitting this paper to the review board, do you still need to submit it to a journal?"
Seeing that Lucien was quite confident, Eric took out the parchment and handed it to him, "Yes, after your paper passes the review of Arcana Review Board, you'll have to submit it to different journals. However, as the Congress strictly forbids you from submitting more than one paper, you have to choose a good journal, or your paper won't be published, or the journal won't be influential enough in the field. You can only get arcana credits from the Review Board, but you won't be able to get cited by other people. "
"As for the choice, we'll talk about it after your thesis passes the review." Eric obviously didn't want to waste his saliva.
Lucien didn't care much about Eric's attitude. He picked up the parchment and quill and was about to write. At this time, Eric pointed at the room on the other side of the hall, "You go there and write. I may have some sorcerers here to update the badge data. Remember, give it to me before six o 'clock, or you'll have to wait until tomorrow. "
…
In the middle of the bright blue room, there was a long table surrounded by chairs. There were also some magic circles around the table.
It seemed to be the meeting room of the Sorcerer Administrative Department.
The room was empty and quiet, but now, the rustling sound of quill writing was heard. Lucien was concentrating on his first paper in this world:
The Application of Sound Wave in the Field of Magic Detection Based on Flying Bats Experiment
"Bats; Hearing; Organs; Sound Wave; Detection.
"As Mr. Douglas said, there are too many phenomena in the material world that we live in. They look normal, but they are full of mysteries when you think about it carefully.
"Maybe we've all noticed that bats are flying fast in the dark, but how many of us have ever wondered why they can fly in the dark without bumping into any obstacles?"
Lucien's straightforward title, keywords, and two simple sentences directly led to the questions that needed to be discussed.
Lucien was already very familiar with the format of the paper. The difference was that he did not need to write abstracts in Chinese or English. Abstracts in Chinese or English were the responsibility of common journals.
The reason why Lucien proposed to write a paper when he submitted the apprentice-level spell, Bat Scream, was that the improved result did not involve the current arcana knowledge and could be verified and completed by simple experiment design. It was well known that ancient magic was created and improved by studying the magic patterns and structures of magic creatures. Bat Scream was in the same vein, but now the target was ordinary creatures.
So, why should Lucien waste the arcana credits that he could get by writing a paper?
As for the experiment, Lucien had not done it yet. However, it was relatively easy for him to reverse the process and process when the result was correct.
"By chance, I noticed this phenomenon, so I caught a bat, covered its eyes, and released it. The result was surprising. The bat was not affected at all."
The following two groups of experiments were carried out. One group of experiments covered the bat's eyes with different materials, including magic materials, to prevent the bat's eyes from seeing through ordinary cloth. The other group of experiments tested the bat's eyes by its reaction.
Lucien found it hard to believe that the bat's eyes were almost blind. How on earth did they 'see'?
Then, there were several groups of experiments, excluding the bat's wings, spiritual power, and other factors.
In the last group of experiments, Lucien destroyed the bat's ears, mouth, and nose. The result showed that the bat's ears reflected the sound waves from its mouth and nose to determine its location and flight.
After the exploration and experiment, Lucien decided to improve the apprentice-level spell, Bat Scream, through many experiments using the sound wave spell, Homan's Coughing.
Lucien had done it himself, so it was easy for him to write the paper. The only problem was that he had to modify some of the links so that people would not be able to tell that Lucien was using high-frequency sound waves at the very beginning.
After finishing the paper, Lucien wrote, "Because the structure of the bat's mouth, nose, and brain are very complicated, I can't simulate it with my knowledge and ability. Therefore, I have to use the bat as the casting material to release the apprentice-level spell."
…
"I hope that my experiment can enlighten you guys on the application of sound waves of different frequencies in magic."
After carefully reading the paper, Lucien wrote down the specific model, incantation, and material requirements of the apprentice-level spell, Bat's Scream, on another piece of parchment. This was to be submitted as a new spell.
After sorting out the parchments, Lucien took a look at the clock on the wall. It was only ten past five. Lucien thought to himself, "It only took me less than thirty minutes to finish a paper. I just hope that the Congress of Magic won't do any similar research."
Lucien was quite confident about this, because there was no apprentice-level spell in the basic arcana and magic books that Annick and the other apprentices had learned. Even if someone had done some similar research, lowering the requirement to the apprentice-level spell would still be an improvement.
After opening the door, Lucien saw Lazar who was pacing back and forth in the corridor.
Hearing the door open, Lazar suddenly turned around and asked in a hurry, "Evans, I heard from Mr. Eric that you're writing a paper?"
"Yes, but I'm just writing down the idea of a new spell that I just improved." Lucien smiled and looked at Lazar calmly, "Did you not write a paper when you improved Burning Hand?"
Lazar was a bit surprised, and he answered subconsciously, "Yes, I did. But it's hard for the paper to be reviewed by the review board, so I can only get credit points for the new spell. "
"I'm the same as you." Lucien took over Lazar's words with a smile.
Lazar nodded seriously, "I see … Wait, you've just started learning arcana, and you're already able to improve spells? How many arcana and magic books have you read? "He was almost fooled by Evans.
"The ancient sorcerers were also improving spells." Lucien knocked on the door of Eric's office.
"Oh …" Lazar nodded, "Then you'd better not have too much hope, Evans."
After hearing Eric's answer, Lucien and Lazar walked into Eric's office and handed the paper and the new spell to him.
Eric checked the weight of the paper in his hand and nodded slightly, "Evans, you really have a draft, or you wouldn't be able to finish so many papers in such a short time. By the way, what kind of spell is it? "
"Soundwave," Lucien answered briefly.
Eric picked up a quill and wrote the word "soundwave" on the front of the two papers. Then he put them into the iron cage and rang the bell three times.
When the bell stopped ringing, milky white light appeared. When the bell stopped ringing, the two papers in the iron cage were gone.
"Evans, I think you'd better be prepared. Your paper probably won't be reviewed by the review board. However, as long as the new spell is not exactly the same, you should be able to get credit. " Eric sat down again and briefly introduced the paper to Lucien. Then he took out his pocket watch from his chest pocket, "It's five ten now, and you'll get the feedback at about five forty. You can go to the lobby and have a rest."
…
On the fifteenth floor of the magic tower, in a spacious and bright room.
The bell rang from time to time, and the extremely complicated magic circle flashed in milky white light. Then, many documents appeared in the circle.
The room was empty, but two arms suddenly grew out from the magic circle and picked up the documents one by one.
"Element, to Mr. Raventi and Mr. Gaston."
"Necromancy, to …"
With the sound of metal, the documents fell into different parts of the magic circle one after another.
According to the rules of the Congress of Magic, the members of the Highest Council were not allowed to be members of the Arcana Review Board, but they could be special consultants. When the members of the board could not review a paper or a new spell, the paper could be transferred to them.
Normally, the papers would be given to two members of the board, and they would make their own judgment. When the papers were close to each other, the average would be taken. If there was a big difference between the two papers, the paper would be given to a third gentleman. If there was a big difference between the two papers, a small meeting would be held.
"Soundwave? Let's go to the Magic Exchange Room first to see if it's a new spell, and then to Mr. Garfield and Mr. Geoffrey. "
"The same paper on Sound Wave Magic? Mr. Garfield and Mr. Geoffrey. "
Light flashed and disappeared from time to time. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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