"Mathematical Principles of the Philosophy of Magic … This is truly Douglas' style …" Fernando had known Douglas for many years. They often communicated with each other about magic and had a deep understanding of his style of naming.
For some reason, when he read the magic book, Fernando's anxious heart suddenly calmed down. Just like every time he studied magic, he forgot the dark and heavy reality and the desperate situation and devoted himself to this magnificent and colorful world.
It was a pity that even a place to read magic books could not exist anymore, unless he stayed away from everything. But how long could he stay away from everything if he simply ran away?
Fernando's heart rippled again, but his hand had already opened the book subconsciously. The familiar handwriting jumped into his eyes.
The beginning was the definition of the various symbols and scalars. Fernando had participated in the discussion of this part before and was familiar with it. Soon, he understood and accepted it. Then came the first official article. Douglas wrote down the three laws directly and made mathematical preparations.
"The three laws of motion …" Fernando's breath became slightly rapid, and he almost could not control his emotions. The content that he was supposed to read in his heart flowed out of his mouth.
The three laws that Douglas summed up from things were simple and straightforward. When people were enlightened, they would immediately realize that they were correct and would have a sudden feeling of "Isn't this nonsense?". However, Fernando felt more from the three laws. The whole world in his mind was dissected into countless independent things that operated and combined according to the three laws!
The mysteries of the world were hidden in the phenomena that people thought to be natural and in the truths that they thought to be nonsense!
After reading the three laws, Fernando felt that he saw the world from a different perspective!
He completely forgot the heavy setbacks and the desperate cries brought by the Church. He was completely immersed in the world of the book.
In the second and third articles, Douglas discussed and proved the motion of objects in an ideal environment and under obstructions with a rigorous mathematical method based on the three laws. The calculus that Fernando was familiar with was the main tool throughout the whole process.
It was not difficult for Fernando to read this part of the content. He felt that he had accumulated a lot of knowledge and was only waiting for the right time to point it out.
The more he read, the more impressed he was. Douglas' three laws were too perfect! This was definitely the most profound explanation of movement in the history of magic!
However, his admiration and lamentation did not last long. His pupils were completely occupied by the title of the third article: "On the Law of the Movement of Celestial Bodies and the Universe System".
The contents of the first three chapters were like the accumulated tide and the foreshadowing of the articles. In this chapter, they flowed out and converged into something called "Universal Gravitation". It was earth-shattering!
Then, Douglas discussed the shape of his own planet, the movement of the Silver Moon, the trajectory of comets, and the tides of the ocean. Then, he analyzed and constructed a huge cosmic system, including stars, planets, comets, tides of the ocean, and other natural phenomena!
"At that moment, the whole world was in front of me …" Fernando had forgotten everything. He only used this sentence to describe his feelings later in his notes.
His eyes seemed to have lost their focus. A storm was brewing, and countless bolts of lightning were flashing.
Hathaway did not seem to have noticed the change of Fernando's vibe. She was still holding the pen and paper quietly, calculating something. The formula and the content on the paper were almost the same as the third article of "Mathematical Principles of Magical Philosophy".
After reading this part, Fernando was unable to come back to himself for a long time. He clenched the book so hard that his veins bulged, as if he were scared that he would lose it.
It was too precious!
For a sorcerer, it was too precious!
After a while, he roared, "Universal Gravitation! Is this the mysterious force that draws the movement of the stars? "
His face became anxious. He took out the pen and paper from his magic pouch and began to calculate and deduce on his own.
The result was very clear and consistent with the abundant astrological observations. Fernando said to Hathaway in excitement and confusion, "Is this the mystery of our world?"
"Yes." Hathaway nodded in agreement. Although her silver eyes were indifferent, they were covered in a layer of mist, which was hazy, dreamy, and beautiful. It seemed that even though she was not a sorcerer, she was also touched by the mysteries of the world.
Fernando clenched his right fist and suddenly hit his head. "It's not an illusion! It's not an illusion!"
He cast a spell on his eyes and looked at the sky through the thin curtains.
It was late at night, and the stars were glittering brilliantly. However, in Fernando's eyes, there were silver lines among them that bound and drove them.
"There's no magic array pattern that's more beautiful and magnificent than this …" Fernando praised sincerely without any sarcasm.
Hathaway stopped writing and looked at Fernando with her cold eyes. "You're not desperate anymore?"
Fernando's face twisted, and his voice became low. "After reading Douglas' 'Mathematical Principles of Magical Philosophy', I have the feeling that everything in the universe is under the control of sorcerers … Although there is no hope, I want to shed the last drop of blood for the pride, pride, and deeper mysteries."
"Also, if more sorcerers are given time to understand the movement of the celestial bodies, the mysteries of the universe, and the calculus, there will be more senior-rank sorcerers, archmages, and even legendary sorcerers."
"For example, after I understand this book, I'm confident that I can become an archmage in ten years even though I've only advanced into the eighth circle not long ago."
With his emotions surging, Fernando revealed his inner thoughts, which was something he rarely did.
Hathaway nodded. "It will take time."
It had always been her principle that she would never use three words to explain something that could be explained in two words!
"Time … We might have time …" Fernando mumbled and analyzed the current situation, looking for something that he could take advantage of.
At this moment, the carriage slowly stopped.
"We're here." Hathaway stood up, opened the door, and flew out.
She … She flew out? Fernando's eyes widened. When did the girl become a sorcerer? Also, she was at least in the fifth circle!
The coachman was Sharp, who was Fernando's acquaintance. He sniffed and said, "It's all your fault. She snuck into His Majesty's library and found the files of the Will of Elements."
The Will of Elements, a legendary organization in the age of the Magic Empire, was destroyed by Hoffenberg, the Sword of Truth. The files, books, and rumors inside were not completely destroyed but kept by Hoffenberg.
Fernando's lips twitched. I only taught math. I never mentioned magic! Don't accuse me!
The carriage stopped at a corner of a secluded manor. Fernando had just gotten off when he suddenly thought of something and looked at the darkness on his left.
From the darkness, Douglas, who was tall and strong, walked out. He seemed even more mature than before, like a charming gentleman in his forties.
He smiled at Fernando and said straightforwardly, "Four things. Firstly, I've become a legend. It's a brand-new class that I received from the feedback of the real world. I've named it 'Magic's Chosen One'.
"Secondly, many archmages and senior-rank sorcerers survived. I've copied many copies of 'Mathematical Principles of Magical Philosophy' and sent them to them in secret.
"Thirdly, after the battle of Aalto, not all the legendary sorcerers were killed. At least seven legends, including the Lord of Frost, the Lord of Abyss, the Dark Side King, and the Soul Peons, survived. Some of them hid in the Dark Mountain Range, some returned to the northland, and some went missing. I'm asking someone to deliver 'Mathematical Principles of Magical Philosophy' to the Lord of Frost. Prince Dracula, Danisos, the primordial dragon of time, and the Mother Goddess of the Earth were not killed."
Pausing for a moment, he continued, "Fourthly, the Empire has completely collapsed, and the Church has reached its peak. However, it also means that the conflicts between the Church and the nobles will be more and more intense in the coming days."
The current situation, the hope for the future, and his personal efforts were fully reflected in the four things that he mentioned. It was enough to let most desperate sorcerers see the dawn of hope!
Even though Fernando had made up his mind just now, he still felt that the light was shining in the darkness when he heard Douglas's explanation and saw his confident smile.
However, what surprised him was that he asked, "You copied 'Mathematical Principles of Magical Philosophy' to all the sorcerers?"
Although he had been saying that more sorcerers would be much stronger if they read 'Mathematical Principles of Magical Philosophy', he knew very well that such a magic book that contained the mysteries of the world was the most precious secret for every sorcerer in the three Magic Empires. It was the source of their strength and the guarantee of their status, wealth, and power. Nobody would share it with other people easily, unless the Empire or other sorcerers offered something of equal value, if not more, in exchange.
For them, magic knowledge of such a level was almost equal to their life!
However, Douglas had copied 'Mathematical Principles of Magical Philosophy' to all the sorcerers so casually and carelessly?
It was almost against common sense and humanity!
Douglas nodded. "At such a moment, we have to break the convention."
He said solemnly, "As a matter of fact, I've never liked the way of magic communication in the Empire. You should know that the communication of magic knowledge and the stimulation of thinking can help us get inspiration and develop more things. Also, I have a feeling that the magic research in the future will be more and more difficult as we delve deeper into the nature of the world. All the sorcerers have to work together and discuss with each other selflessly in order to continue."
"I believe that it is necessary to separate the magic knowledge that can be communicated and the magic knowledge that can be kept to ourselves. Well, the former should be focused on the principles of magic and the nature of the world. Perhaps we can give it a new name. Well, it comes from the mysteries of the world. Let's call it 'arcana'."
"Arcana?" Fernando repeated, feeling that something old and rotten had been blown away by the fresh and cool breeze.
So be it! After all, there were not so many old guys who would criticize them!
"Arcana." Hathaway lowered her head and considered the meaning of the term.
"Arcana …" Sharp murmured in confusion, not understanding why Douglas was still bothering to create a useless new term under such dangerous circumstances.
Arcana!
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