"That's how I came up with the idea of arranging the elements. When I first came into contact with the redefined magic of elements, I bought a lot of papers on the properties of elements and purified elements. Then I wrote down the different properties of the same element, including the properties of their oxides, on a deck of cards. Then I started to arrange the cards from the element with the smallest atomic weight, so that I could remember, understand and apply them easily."
"In such an arrangement, I was surprised to find that the properties of the elements were repeating periodically. Even the valence states of atoms discussed in the latest Element showed an incredible but beautiful arithmetic sequence, and it seemed to be related to the arrangement of the atomic weight from the smallest to the largest. So I immediately came up with a bold hypothesis. Was it possible that the properties of the elements were the external manifestations of the atomic weight? Is it possible to establish a logical elemental system according to the atomic weight of the elements, which can provide us with laws to find and discover new elements and create new elemental magic? Then I conducted many experiments on this system. "
After confirming the periodic pattern of the elements, Lucien boldly speculated that there were also protons and electrons in the microscopic structure of the atoms. However, without any magic experiment and theoretical proof, he could only continue to arrange the elements according to the atomic weight, or he would be beyond his level of arcana.
After the beginning, Lucien listed the physical and chemical properties of the elements, as well as the properties of their compounds and alchemical products. Based on these rules, Lucien drew up a table containing sixty-five elements and concluded:
"In this periodic table, it's obvious that the elements in every vertical row have similar properties."
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"Based on the similarity of properties, I didn't arrange the elements according to the atomic weight mechanically. Instead, I left some vacancies and corrected the atomic weight of some of the elements, because they couldn't be arranged in the correct positions according to their current atomic weight. Based on this, I boldly speculated that the atomic weight of these elements was wrong. I suggested that the arcanists should remeasure the atomic weight of these elements using different methods. The result should be similar to my correction. This could also prove the correctness of my periodic table. "
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"Based on the continuation of similar properties, I boldly predict that there will be new elements that have yet to be discovered in the empty space. I call them aluminum-like and silicon-like. They should respectively have … properties, and may be found in similar … ores."
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"This is my explanation and speculation about the periodic relationship between the nature of elements and the atomic weight. I hope that you can verify it."
Lucien stopped writing and read the paper again and again. He blew on it and put it in his storage bag.
The atomic weights that needed to be corrected were partly due to the fact that the strange isotopes could not be separated. Lucien did not expect that the sorcerers could find a way to separate them quickly. The rest of the atomic weights were either measured too early, or there were minor mistakes during the purification. However, there were no mistakes later, and the tester was a senior-rank arcanist. Therefore, they were ignored.
Over the past few days, Lucien had verified their correct atomic weights.
When he left the laboratory, the winter night was already dark. Lucien slowly returned to his garden villa with his hands in the pockets of his double-breasted suit, thinking about his next plan.
Suddenly, a laugh came from behind him. "Mr. Evans, you will resume your classes on Monday. Are you ready to teach seriously?"
It was Beate, and he had also just finished his magic experiment.
Lucien looked back at him and smiled, "I'm sorry, Mr. Beate. I've already asked the principal for a leave of absence, because I have to go to the Allyn magic tower to renew my arcana badge on Monday. You know, because in the last issue of Magic, my paper was cited by the grand arcanist, and in the latest issues of Sound Wave, Electromagnetism, and Common Arcana, many of my papers and new magic research have been cited. There are about seven or eight articles in total. Oh, I forgot that you have never had such an experience before, Mr. Beate. I'm sincerely sorry for bringing up such a sad thing. "
Beate took two deep breaths, "You're just lucky. A small experiment was enough to inspire the grand arcanist. Humph, I hope your luck will always be this good! "
Beate was infuriated by Lucien's boasting and sarcasm. He should have kept a low profile after being punished, but now he still dared to be so mean!
After saying that, Beate stroked his black top hat and left through another branch in the garden.
Looking at Beate's back, Lucien slightly shook his head. Beate was not as difficult to deal with as that horrible specter that had been following him all this time.
When Lucien returned to the garden villa, the lights were still on. His six apprentices, including Annick, Layria, and Sprint, were still working hard in the living room. There were many pieces of calculation paper on the tea table or on the low table in front of them.
"Good evening, Mr. Evans." Seeing that Lucien was back, they seemed to have woken up from the illusion that was isolated from the world. They nodded and greeted Lucien with red eyes.
Lucien slightly nodded and smiled, "How's the last paper?"
"It's so hard! I don't think I can understand the questions. They're so weird! " Heidi, who was the most lively one, raised her hand and answered. The rest of the apprentices, including the quiet one, Chely, and the arrogant one, all nodded slightly.
Lucien grinned, "This is an exercise to help you train your thinking ability. Don't do it recklessly. Alright, take it back and give it to me next Saturday. "
This was a real Olympiad math problem!
Hearing that they could leave, Heidi and Layria couldn't help but exclaim in excitement. Then, they stuck out their tongues and lowered their heads, not daring to look at Lucien. The rest of the apprentices also showed obvious or faint signs of happiness.
Lucien pretended that he didn't see it and asked the maid to send them away.
When the apprentices walked out of the garden villa, they subconsciously looked back. This black villa with candlelight was like a monster hiding in the darkness, waiting to devour them.
Shivering slightly, Heidi looked at the paper in her hand and said, "Layria, Chely, Annick … Did we do something wrong? We shouldn't have asked Mr. Evans for tutoring! It's too tiring! "
"But I think we've improved a lot." It was Sprint who made such a comment, "We're not sorcerers yet. It doesn't matter if we're tired or not. It's not easy to find a good teacher like Mr. Evans. "
Katrina and Annick nodded in agreement.
Heidi wailed, "I know, but it's really a headache. I really want to have fun this weekend! Mr. Evans is such a devil! I both respect and hate him! "
Nobody objected to that. Even Sprint's cheeks puffed up. Apparently, he agreed with Heidi.
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At nine o 'clock on Monday morning, a carriage slowly stopped in front of the Headquarters of the Magic Council.
Lucien, who was wearing a white shirt, a brown waistcoat, and a black double-breasted suit, paid the coachman the fare, put on a black top hat, and stepped on the stairs calmly. When he arrived here, the specter was gone.
When he passed by the gate, Prospell shouted weakly, "Welcome to the Headquarters of the Magic Council. As long as you create a female tower spirit, you'll be warmly welcomed by me. "
Lucien ignored Prospell, who said the same thing to every sorcerer who came here. Lucien directly entered District Four, the Sorcerer Administrative Department.
Cindy, who had just finished greeting a sorcerer, was slightly surprised to see Lucien. She blinked her beautiful brown eyes and asked, "Hey, who's this? Mr. Evans, who hasn't left the Douglas Magic School for more than a month! "
Cindy's tone was both teasing and complaining. She had never seen a friend who stayed in Allyn for more than a month.
"Wow, isn't this our big celebrity? Mr. Evans, whose paper has been cited by the grand arcanist! It's great that you didn't forget us. "Dona also expressed her welcome in an exaggerated tone.
Lucien smiled helplessly, "I'm trying to make up for my arcana foundation and write my paper. By the way, where's Lazar? "
Seeing that Lucien's attitude was not cold and he did not alienate them because of his fame, the two apprentices were very happy. They chatted with Lucien about the interesting things that happened in the headquarter of the Congress, such as Lazar being summoned to Renstadt to prepare for the meeting that was going to be held in a month's time by the Will of Elements; and Grand Arcanist Brook, who proved that light was electromagnetic wave, was awarded the Silver Moon Medal jointly by the Brianne Royal Magic Academy, the Song of the Silver Moon League and the Tower, which was the highest honor in the school of Electromagnetism, Astrology and Light-darkness. However, it meant nothing to the grand arcanist, as it was his third medal.
Other than the Immortal Throne of the school of Necromancy, the Silver Moon Medal of the school of Electromagnetism, Astrology and Light-darkness, the Sorcerer's Laurel jointly established by the Calais Magic Court and the Family of Sorcerer, which mainly focused on the school of Transformation, Illusion and Summoning. The Ice and Snow Medal of the school of Thermodynamics and the school of Force Field and Force Field, and the Arcana Scepter Award of the school of High Tower, which was set up by the Tower for the school of Force Field, Astrology and Pure Mathematics.
They were all set up after the Holm Crown Prize was established. In order to maintain the image of fairness, the Congress of Magic did not interfere.
After chatting with Cindy and the other apprentices for a while, Lucien knocked on the door of Eric's office.
"Evans, you're here to update your badge?" Eric's stiff and serious face showed a faint smile.
After seeing that Lucien's paper was cited by the Lord of Storm, Eric knew that Lucien would come here to update his arcana and magic badge.
Lucien smiled and nodded, "Yes, thank you, Mr. Eric. But before that, there are two things I need to do. One is that I suddenly had an inspiration during this month's study of arcana and magic, and I want to submit a new arcana paper to the review board. The other thing is that I want to apply for the basic arcana assessment. "
Eric listened to Lucien quietly. He was not surprised that Lucien would submit another paper. In Eric's opinion, Lucien's first paper had already been cited by the grand arcanist, so it would be inappropriate for him to write another paper.
However, when Lucien finished his sentence, Eric blurted out, "Really? Are you sure? How long have you been studying arcana? "
The three questions in a row fully revealed his surprise.
"Yes. Although I've only been studying arcana for about three months, I think I'm very talented in arcana, and I've already grasped the basics. Mr. Eric, what's so strange about that? Mr. Brook passed the basic arcana test when he was only eleven. "Lucien was not in a hurry to brag about himself.
Eric found it ridiculous, "But Mr. Brook has been studying arcana for two years, not three months!"
"But I have the foundation of magic, and I have the memory and thinking ability of an adult. I have the mature way of learning." Lucien answered confidently.
Eric stared into Lucien's eyes with his light gray eyes. Seeing that Lucien was not shaken, Eric murmured, "Since you're said to have the thinking ability of an arcanist, I'll take the test."
Before going to the examination room, Eric casually wrote the word 'Element' on Lucien's arcana paper and put it into the iron cage. Then, he rang the bell.
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It was the same spacious room, and the same bells were ringing nonstop.
"Necromancy? To Mr. Pesor, Ms. Tinadimos. "
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"Element? To Mr. Gaston, Mr. Overee. "
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In a room filled with bottles of different elements, a brown Earth Elemental picked up a paper from the magic teleportation circle with red light flashing in its eyes:
"'On the Periodic Relationship between the Nature of Elements and the Atomic Weight and the Prediction of Some New Elements'. Well, as a sorcerer who has not reached the level of an official arcanist and has been discussing the periodic problem of elements for a long time without any progress, I won't bother Mr. Gaston any further. The headquarter of Element is also in Renstadt, so there's no need for Matthew to fly so far to deliver the letter. Mr. Larry is here, so I'll give the paper to him. "
Therefore, the paper was now in the hands of Larry, who had a rough yellow beard.
Larry glanced at the titles of the papers in his hand and put them aside, "Matthew, come back in three days."
Matthew, the tawny owl, spread its wings and flew away. (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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