Allen originally thought that today's calculus class would be the same as usual, struggling on the edge of mind wandering and sleep, and struggling to survive in extreme boredom.
The old professor's "hypnotic magic" is simply not something that ordinary people can resist.
But for some reason, when Allen forced himself to focus on the class, he was surprised to find that he could actually listen to this boring class!
Moreover, gradually, he felt that he had entered a state of high concentration, completely immersed in the content of the class, forgetting everything around him and the passage of time.
The complex formulas on the blackboard, the knowledge points spoken by the old professor, and every line of words in the book became as fascinating as a novel, as if they had vitality and were integrated in his mind.
In this way, throughout the class, Allen remained focused, straightened his back, and took notes seriously.
During the class, the old professor asked everyone questions twice.
Everyone was at a loss and looked at each other.
In order to save the awkward atmosphere in the classroom, Allen had to raise his hand silently, and then accurately stated the answer to the question under the unexpected gaze of the old professor.
Allen thought to himself at the time: My classmates are so low-key. They all remained silent about such a simple question.
But Alan didn't notice that at this moment, the students present all stared at him with wide eyes, looking at him like a monster, and whispered at the same time: "Is this the Alan York I know? He can't even surpass the class.
All the questions have been completed!”
The sudden counterattack of a low-ranking student is undoubtedly an unbelievable fact for everyone.
In this way, the students' shock continued until the end of get out of class, and they couldn't even take a nap.
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After class.
After the old professor finished talking about today's knowledge points without stopping and frothing at the mouth, he threw down a pile of homework and left directly.
But Allen didn't leave immediately.
He was still sitting in his seat with his eyes closed.
No doubt he noticed subtle changes in his mental condition.
He clearly felt that there was a mysterious force surging in his blood, stimulating his nerves, stimulating his potential, prompting him to concentrate and improve his efficiency.
Problems that usually daunted him can now be easily solved.
Jokes like "I'm addicted to studying and can't extricate myself" or "learning makes me happy" are truly confirmed by him.
"There must be something wrong with the bread on the astronomy tower," he secretly guessed. "If I guessed correctly, it should be attached with the 'mental focus' magic mentioned in the book.
"Although the 'mental focus' magic can greatly improve the mage's learning and work efficiency, it is also easily addictive.
"This explains why, after I picked up the bread that tasted worse than dry food, I wolfed down the whole bag."
Allen smiled bitterly and shook his head helplessly.
Whether studying or playing games, "high efficiency" will undoubtedly make people addicted to it and unable to extricate themselves.
Alan enjoyed this feeling very much.
He even unrealistically hoped that the unknown mage on the astronomy tower would be kind enough to give him a few more slices of bread.
At this moment, Allen suddenly felt a chill on his body, as if a pair of invisible eyes were peering at him in the dark across the vast river of destiny.
He frowned slightly.
However, before Allen could react, the black crystal in his conscious world suddenly began to tremble violently, emitting a dark and deep luster around him.
The darkness turned into a tide and surged in all directions.
Those voyeuristic eyes were soon submerged in the spreading undercurrent.
Vaguely, Allen seemed to hear a painful groan coming from a distant place.
Everything happens in the blink of an eye.
After a few seconds, the black crystal returned to its original state, and the cold feeling of being peeped disappeared without a trace.
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Just like last night, when night fell, Allen faced the cool breeze and came to the Astronomy Tower of the University of Cambridge.
The effectiveness of the "mental focus" magic has dissipated. Allen has once again turned into an ordinary person who gets tired, bored, and occasionally distracted.
The starry sky tonight is as bright as ever.
Dots of stars twinkled like thousands of pearls inlaid on dark velvet.
But Allen had no intention of enjoying the beautiful scenery.
His attention was entirely focused on the table on the other side of the astronomical telescope.
Yesterday, there was a coffee cup and a loaf of bread here;
Today, there is a coffee cup and a note here.
As for the three pennies that Alan pressed under the coffee cup, someone had already taken them away.
Seeing such a scene, Allen's expression suddenly became a little embarrassed.
He knew that if the magic of "mental concentration" was really attached to those pieces of bread, then their value would not be "three pence", but "three hundred gold pounds".
Allen laughed at himself and thought to himself: "When the owner of the bread saw the three pennies, the expression on his face must be wonderful!"
Thinking of this, he took out his wallet without hesitation, took out a three hundred pound note and put it on the table.
Anyway, the York family is not short of money.
Since this problem can be solved with money, Allen should try not to offend a strange magician.
However, at this moment, something magical happened
The moment Allen touched the table, the white paper under the coffee cup suddenly jumped up, flew into the air, and then fell accurately into Allen's hand.
On the back of the white paper was written the following words: "Your Excellency the legendary mage who left three pennies to personally express your gratitude".
Allen was deeply confused by this.
The three pennies were indeed left by him.
It’s just...when did he become a legend? How come he didn’t even know about it?
Out of curiosity, he decisively turned the white paper to the front and saw the very sincere letter of apology left by the mage signed "Merlins".
Allen suddenly understood.
After thinking for a moment, he roughly analyzed the cause of the incident.
The school's astronomy tower is often rented to the Magician's Association; it is not surprising that Merlins came here.
The feeling of being peeped during the day must come from Merlins' prophecy;
The powerful counterattack of the black crystal gave Merlins a wonderful misunderstanding that "the other party is a legendary mage."
Well, as for why Merlins used prophecy to spy on him...
Eighty percent of the time it was because he secretly ate the bread.
Thinking of this, Allen shook his head helplessly.
On this note, Merlins appeared to be as humble as possible, sincere and sincere. He was completely different from the famous, proud and narcissistic ninth-level magician in his impression.
If everyone knew that the master of the Mage Tower, who was famous all over the country, actually had such a side, his character would definitely collapse in an instant!
"Then how should I reply to him?" Allen suddenly felt a headache.
Confession is impossible.
If Mr. Merlins knew that the person he once humbled and begged to was not a powerful legendary mage, but an ordinary magic apprentice, he would definitely be furious. Even if it was just for the sake of face, he would probably rely on his authority to say the truth.
Directly eliminate all thoughts of Allen wanting to enter the Mage Tower.
After a brief weighing, Allen decided to continue playing the role of "Legendary Mage".
On the one hand, it is to save Mr. Merlins' poor face, and on the other hand, it is to defraud him of a few more bags of magic bread.
After all, he still has to take the final exam.
So he picked up his pen and recalled the language styles of various classic "outworld masters" and "big villains" characters in novels and movies from previous lives, and then replied on the note:
"Young man, why are you so serious?
"Prophecy can't kill me. It can only tickle me.
"If you really want to express your apology, why not sell me a few more bags of yesterday's bread and we can cancel it all.
"The three pence yesterday was the deposit."
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Chapter completed!