Chapter 70 Questions and Answers, Designated Question, Happy
Because it was used as a temporary examination room, the layout in the laboratory looked a bit empty. The professional magic lamp was not lit, but the curtains were simply opened to let in the natural light from outside.
"Apprentice Moriarty, entrusted by Hockenheim Academy, Master Michelle and I will preside over your annual assessment this time. Do you have any doubts about this? According to the academy's regulations, you have an opportunity to appeal.
Request to change the examiner." Suk first said to Moriarty. Obviously, he with a higher professional level is the examiner, while the female mage is in a supporting position.
"No, sir." Moriarty said, sitting upright.
"Very good. Master Michelle." With that said, Suk turned to look at the female mage.
"Okay, Master Suk." Michelle nodded, and then looked at the candidate coldly, with some unconcealable arrogance in his eyes: "Apprentice Moriarty, because in the past school year, your magic courses were all related to
The basic theory of magic, so this annual assessment will also be based on this."
"certainly."
"As usual, you have ten minutes to think and prepare before answering a question." The female mage added.
"Thanks."
"Then, let's start now." Michelle's words were simple and direct.
"Please." Moriarty took a gentle breath and said.
"Please explain: the four major magic elements and at least three derivative elements." Master Su Ke asked first.
"The four major magic elements: water element, fire element, air element and earth element; three derived elements: thunder element, ice element and stone element." Moriarty replied unhurriedly.
"Please briefly describe: the relationship between mana, spirit, and elemental affinity." Master Su Ke nodded, and then asked the second question.
"Mana provides the energy to activate spells; spirit builds the spell structure; and elemental affinity allows the mage to communicate with the elemental plane more effectively. But in a strict sense, there is no accompanying relationship between the above three, nor is it mutual assistance.
Therefore, I fully agree with the views of His Excellency the Great Arcanist of Tacitus in the article "On the Separation of the Three Pillars of Magic": "Mana, spirit and elemental affinity are just three sticks used by mages to please the goddess of magic. Although it seems
They all look similar, but they are completely different products, and they serve three completely different objects, black holes." Moriarty thought for a moment, and then said.
"Have you read the book of His Excellency the Great Arcanist of Taxi? You must know that this His Excellency's thoughts and works have always been synonymous with bias and radicalness in the eyes of mainstream mages and scholars. Although the Great Arcanist of Taxi has been in the world for fifty years,
He passed away before, but the controversy about him has continued." Master Suk looked at Moriarty in surprise and said.
"Geniuses and madmen often just keep wandering on both sides of a thin line, but sadly, the world often cannot tolerate both at the same time." Moriarty smiled faintly and replied.
"Apprentice Moriarty, please write down the decay equation of magic elements and the derivation formula for the transformation of water elements into ice elements." At this time, Master Michel suddenly pointed to a glass blackboard on the other side of the laboratory and said.
Judging from the look on the female mage's face, it seemed that Moriarty was a little dissatisfied with the slightly fishy discussion that Moriarty quoted from Tacit's great arcanist, so she directly raised a rather complicated magic number topic. Such a question is not suitable for people with poor calculation ability.
For examinees, it is absolutely impossible to cope with it. Because in the process of deriving equations and formulas, at least three auxiliary measurement conventions and two magical structural geometry theorems need to be used. This is almost the highest possible level in the mage apprentice level assessment.
It’s a theoretical test question. Even Master Michel himself cannot guarantee that he can calculate it on the spot without any special preparation.
"Okay, as you wish." Moriarty glanced at the female mage, smiled gently, then stood up and walked to the huge glass blackboard, picked up a white pen, and started writing.
About ten minutes later, two-thirds of the four-meter long by two-meter high blackboard was covered with careful and neat reasoning and calculation formulas. Putting down the white pen, Moriarty turned around and stood next to the blackboard, standing still.
.Then, the two mages walked to the blackboard and started watching.
"Very good, Moriarty, your answer is perfect. To be honest, your performance surprised me." After standing in front of the blackboard and examining it carefully for nearly five minutes, Master Suk turned his head and said to Moriarty, with a look in his eyes.
There is already an additional appreciation.
"You answered well." Although she was still a little unhappy in her heart, the female mage was secretly frightened when she looked at the series of clear and logical reasoning formulas in front of her. You must know that this question was her own.
I just decided to add test questions on the spur of the moment this morning, but I took them out in advance because I was excited. I didn't expect Moriarty to complete them so easily. It's almost unbelievable.
"Thank you." Moriarty, who scored another point, smiled slightly and was not impatient.
"Please take a seat." Master Su Ke sat back down behind the test bench, and then said: "Based on your performance on the three questions just now, I think your annual assessment results can already be rated as excellent. However, here I
There is also an essay question that your Excellency has designated for you to answer."
"Your Excellency?" Schmidt's name flashed across Moriarty's mind, but he remained calm: "Please speak, Master Suk."
"Apprentice Moriarty, please discuss the significance of alchemy to the great magic system." Master Suk smiled and asked.
"Alchemy? Sure enough..."
Moriarty's heart was moved, but he was not in a hurry to answer. Instead, he slowly closed his eyes and began to think. This was the first time he had used ten minutes of thinking time since entering the examination room.
After meditating for about nine and a half minutes, Moriarty opened his eyes and replied:
"At its root, alchemy is the materialization of magic. As we all know, most spells and magical powers are displayed and embodied in the form of energy. Although it is gorgeous, it is lacking in emptiness. But alchemy uses the alchemical equation
As well as the structural magic circle, the originally virtual magic is 'materialized' and fixed. This has a subversive and revolutionary effect on the diversified use of magic. On the other hand, the magic created by alchemy
Props also provide ordinary people with ways and opportunities to use magic. In other words, alchemists bridge the boundary between the magical world and the real world through alchemy, greatly expanding the significance of magic to the entire world."
"So what you mean is that alchemists will dominate the magical world in the future and become the rulers among mages?" At this time, the female mage suddenly asked sharply.
"Unfortunately, Master Michelle. Due to the limitations of existing alchemical technology and the scarcity of magic materials, the role of an alchemist cannot really be exerted." Moriarty shook his head and said: "Especially for magic props, for example,
Mages are still scarce, so how can they become popular among civilians?" The problem Moriarty mentioned is actually the key to the failure of magic to become a truly dominant force in this world. Because of the lack of universality, spells are
Reuben can only become a rare high-end force. Although it seems to be extremely powerful, it is too high-minded and unconventional, making it difficult for it to become a decisive force on the stage that affects the course of the world.
"Isn't this a bit sophistical?" The female mage didn't seem to want to let Moriarty go, and said: "If you follow your logic, wouldn't ordinary civilians be able to use the power of so-called alchemy to cast magic? Then
Where do you put us noble mages?"
"The power of a mage lies in his thoughts, not his spells; the nobility of a mage lies in his character, not his status. Dear Mage Michelle." Faced with the other party's rebuttal, Moriarty responded with a faint smile.
"you!"
"Okay, that's enough, Master Michelle." Seeing that the female mage was still entangled, Master Suk finally stopped him and said, "Whether Moriarty's answer is to your liking or not, at least it is a kind of
A point worth discussing.”
"Yes, Master Su Ke." The world of mages is very hierarchical. Although the opponent is only one level higher than herself, the female mage immediately obeyed and shut her mouth, but there was still some dissatisfaction in her eyes.
"Then, Moriarty, you can go out. As for your assessment results, the college will notify you in three days." With that, Master Suk waved his hand to Moriarty, signaling him to leave.
"Yes, I'm taking my leave. Master Suk, Master Michelle." Standing up from his seat, Moriarty saluted the two examiners and then walked out of the laboratory.
"Master Su Ke, he..." Seeing the door of the laboratory closing again, the female mage looked at the examiner reluctantly and said.
Although Moriarty did perform very well in this annual assessment, Master Michelle was not willing to let the other party get an excellent result so easily. After all, female mage is also a woman, and some small intestines are inevitable.
of.
"I know what you are going to say, but you'd better not say it." Master Suk stood up directly without even looking at the female mage.
"Why? That's just a mage apprentice." Mage Michelle said with some annoyance, and his voice became louder.
"It seems that you didn't hear clearly the last question I asked just now." Su Ke turned his head, looked at the female mage, and said coldly.
"What do you mean?" Master Michelle was stunned and asked.
"Then let me repeat it again. This question of 'discussing the significance of alchemy to the great magic system' was answered by a certain Excellency, designated by Moriarty's apprentice. Do you understand now? A certain Excellency, designated!" Suk
The mage emphasized his tone and said impatiently: "So, I hope you won't get into trouble because of some trivial matters. The annual assessment results of Moriarty's apprentices will be whatever they are."
"Your Excellency..." Master Michelle recalled this detail that he had just ignored, and a line of cold sweat broke out on his forehead. A mage apprentice who can attract the attention of an intermediate mage is indeed not a first-level mage.
She can manipulate it at will. Especially when Master Su Ke, whose status is unknown, is present. If you let you know about her unexpected intentions, I am afraid that the female mage will have to bear dire consequences.
"If you no longer have any doubts, come with me and report to the hospital now." Master Su Ke ignored the female mage and walked out of the laboratory first.
"Yes, I have no problem." Master Michelle nodded quickly and followed immediately.
Half an hour later, Schmidt received a message from the academy in the Mage Tower, which was the sound rubbings of all Moriarty's answers in the annual assessment.
"'It has a subversive and revolutionary role in promoting the diversified use of magic'...'Bridges the boundary between the magical world and the real world'...I have to say that your answer is very exciting, my nephew." Schmidt.
After listening to the entire message, your Excellency was silent for five minutes, and then looked out the window at the large teaching building not far below the tower and suddenly burst into laughter. This was the first time in forty-six months that Schmidt had been so happy.
