"The idea of making a similar arrangement originally came about like this. I was new to the redefined elemental magic, so I exchanged many papers on the properties of elements and purified elements. While verifying the properties of all aspects according to the design of the paper, I combined the same
The different properties of each element - including the properties of their oxides, etc. - are written on a playing card, and then the cards are arranged starting from the element with the smallest atomic weight, so that it is easier for me to remember, understand and apply."
"In such an arrangement, I strangely found that the properties of elements repeat periodically. Even the valence states of atoms discussed in the latest "Elements" journal also present an incredible but equally beautiful arithmetic sequence, and
All of this seems to be related to the arrangement of atomic weights from small to large. So I immediately made a bold hypothesis: Are the properties of elements an external manifestation of atomic weights? Can a logical element system be established based on the atomic weights of elements to provide us with
Searching, discovering new elements and creating new elemental magic provided rules that could be used for reference, and then I conducted many experiments on this system."
After confirming that elements have periodic patterns, Lucien boldly guessed that the microstructure inside atoms also contains protons, electrons, etc. However, without any magic experiments and theoretical proof, we can only continue to use atomic weights to arrange, otherwise it will exceed
One's own "arcane level".
After the beginning, there were the basis for Lucien's arrangement, including the physical and chemical properties of the elements, as well as the properties of their compounds and alchemical products. Then based on these rules, he drew up a table containing sixty-five elements and summarized:
"In the periodic table of elements that I tried to arrange, it can be clearly seen that the elements in each vertical row have similar properties."
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"Based on the similarities in properties, I did not mechanically arrange them according to their atomic weights, but left gaps appropriately and corrected the atomic weights of some elements because they could not be arranged in the correct position according to their current atomic weights. According to
At this point, I boldly guess that the atomic weight data of these elements is wrong. I suggest that the arcanists re-measure it and use different methods. The result should be similar to my correction. This can also prove that my periodic table of elements is correct.
or not.”
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"Based on the continuation of similar properties, I boldly predict that in the vacancies there will be new elements that have not yet been discovered. I call them aluminum-like and silicon-like. They should have properties of..., and may be similar to...
Found in ores.”
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"This is my explanation and guess about the periodic relationship between the properties of elements and atomic weight. I hope it can be verified by all arcanists."
Lucien stopped his quill, looked at the paper repeatedly, blew on it gently, put it away and put it in his storage bag.
The atomic weights that needed to be corrected were partly due to the inability to separate strange isotopes. Lucien did not expect magicians to find a way to separate them in a short time. The rest of the atomic weights were determined earlier.
Many methods have not yet appeared, or problems occurred during purification, resulting in small errors. However, there were no errors in subsequent use. In addition, the person who measured the method was a high-level arcanist, so it was ignored.
These days, Lucien has verified their correct atomic weights.
When he left the laboratory, the winter night was already dark. Lucien put his hands in the pockets of his double-breasted black dress. He slowly returned to his garden villa, thinking about his next plan.
Suddenly, laughter came from behind: "Mr. Evans, you will resume classes on Monday. Are you ready to teach seriously?"
The voice was low but contained a mocking smile. It was Beate, who had just finished his magic experiment.
Lucien looked back at him and said with a smile: "I'm sorry, Mr. Beate, I have already asked for leave from the principal, because I have to go to Arlinge Magic Tower on Monday to renew my arcanist badge. You know, because
In the last issue of "Magic", my paper was quoted by His Excellency the Grand Arcanist. In the latest issue of "Sonic", "Electromagnetic", "General Arcanist Monthly" and other journals, many of my papers and New Magic were cited.
There are about seven or eight pieces of research. Oh, I forgot, Mr. Beate, you have never had such an experience. I sincerely apologize for mentioning your sad things."
Beate took two deep breaths: "You are just lucky. A small experiment inspired the great arcanist. Hum, I hope your luck will always be this good!"
He was angered by Lucien's showing off and sarcasm. After being punished, the guy who was supposed to be a low-key and stable man actually dared to be so bad. He really didn't know how to live or die!
After finishing speaking, Beate stroked her black top hat and left through another branch of the Magic Garden.
Lucien looked at Beate's figure and shook his head slightly. How could such a guy be as difficult to deal with as the terrifying undead that had been following him.
After returning to the garden villa, the lights were brightly lit inside. Annick, Leylia, Splinter and other six apprentices who came for tutoring on Saturday afternoon were still writing hard in the living room. There were one after another on the coffee table or low table in front of them.
sheet of calculation paper.
"Mr. Evans, good evening." Seeing Lucien come back, they seemed to wake up from the illusion of isolation from the world, and nodded their greetings with red eyes.
Lucien nodded slightly and said with a smile, "How did you do on the last paper?"
"It's so difficult! I feel like I can't understand some of the questions. They're too weird!" Heidi, the liveliest person, raised her hands with a look of sadness and indignation. The other apprentices, including the quiet Cherry and the unruly Splinter, all nodded slightly in agreement.
.
Lucien chuckled and said: "This is an exercise to help you exercise your thinking skills. Don't do it in a reckless way. Okay, take it back and give it to me next Saturday."
Is this true? Mathematical Olympiad question!
When they heard that they could leave, Heidi and Leylia couldn't help but let out cheers of excitement and liberation, then stuck out their tongues and lowered their heads, not daring to look at Lucien. The other apprentices showed obvious or weak signs of happiness.
Lucien pretended not to see it and ordered the maid to send these apprentices away.
The apprentices walked out of the garden villa and subconsciously looked back. This black villa with candlelight seemed like a monster hiding quietly in the darkness, choosing people to eat.
Shivering slightly, Heidi looked at the test paper in her hand: "Leylia, Cherry, Annick, did we do something wrong? We shouldn't have asked Mr. Evans for tutoring! It's too tiring and painful!
"
"But I think we have made significant progress." It was Splinter who made this comment. "We are not official magicians yet, so it doesn't matter if we are a little tired or a little bitter. A good teacher like Mr. Evans is not easy to come across.
"
Katrina and Annick nodded in agreement.
Heidi wailed: "I know, but I really have a headache. I really want to have fun on the weekend! Mr. Evans is really a devil. I respect, love and hate him at the same time!"
No one objected to this statement, even Splinter puffed up his cheeks. He obviously agreed with it.
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At nine o'clock on Monday morning, a carriage slowly stopped in front of the Magic Council headquarters.
Lucien, who was wearing a white shirt, a brown vest, and a black double-breasted gown, paid the carriage driver, put on a black top hat, and stepped onto the steps calmly. When he got here, the undead disappeared without a trace.
When passing the gate, Prospell weakly shouted: "Welcome to the headquarters of the Magic Council. As long as you refine a female tower spirit, you will receive my warmest welcome."
Lucien ignored Prosper, who said this to every magician who came here, and directly entered the "Magician Management Department" in the fourth area.
Cindy, who had just received a magician, was slightly surprised to see Lucien, and then blinked her beautiful brown eyes: "Hey, who is this? Mr. Evans, who has not been out of Douglas Magic School for more than a month!"
Her tone was teasing and slightly complaining. How could she have friends who lived in Alinge but hadn't seen each other for more than a month?
"Wow, isn't this our big celebrity? Mr. Evans, whose paper was cited by His Excellency the Grand Arcanist! It's great that you haven't forgotten us." Donna also expressed her welcome in an exaggerated tone.
Lucien smiled helplessly: "I took the time to make up for my arcane basics and write a thesis. By the way. Didn't you see Lazar?"
Seeing that Lucien's attitude was not cold and that he did not alienate himself and others because of his fame, the two magic apprentices became happy and chattered with Lucien to share interesting things about the parliament headquarters, such as Lazar's "Elemental Will"
He was summoned to Lentat to prepare for any meeting that would be held in the next month. For example, the Grand Arcanist Brooke who proved that "light is an electromagnetic wave" received the "Silver" meeting jointly established by the Buriana Royal Magic Court and the Silver Moon Song Alliance and the High Tower.
"Moon Medal", this is the highest honor in the electromagnetic system, star system, light and dark system - this has no meaning to the Grand Arcanist, this is his third medal.
The status is similar to the "Holm Crown Prize" of the element system and the alchemy system, in addition to the "Immortal Throne" of the necromantic system. The "Silver Moon Medal" of the electromagnetic system, the star system, the light and dark system, and the Calais Magic Court and
The "Wizard's Laurel" jointly established by the House of Wizards is mainly for magic factions such as transformation, illusion and summoning that partially retain the knowledge of the ancient magic empire, and the cabins of Northland and Palmela are for the heat and force fields.
"Ice and Snow Medal", the "Arcane Scepter" award established by the tower for knowledge of force fields, star systems and pure mathematics.
They were all established after the emergence of the "Holm Crown Award". In order to maintain a fair image, the Magic Council did not intervene and only acted as a supervisor.
After chatting with Cindy and the others for a while and learning about the latest developments at the Magic Council headquarters, Lucien knocked on Eric's office door.
A suspicious smile appeared on Eric's stiff and serious face: "Evans, will you renew the badge?"
After he saw Lucien's paper cited by the Storm Lord, he expected that he would come over to update the arcane and magic badges after the journal was released this month.
Lucien smiled and nodded: "Yes, please excuse me, Mr. Eric. But before updating, I have two things to do. One is that I suddenly had a problem while studying arcana and magic this month.
Inspired by this, I have written a new arcane paper and want to submit it to the review committee. The other thing is that I want to apply for the arcane basic examination."
Eric listened quietly, and was not surprised that Lucien submitted another paper. In his opinion, after the first paper received groundbreaking evaluation and was cited by the Grand Arcanist, Lucien would not be so confident if he did not
If he tries to write another paper, it would be inconsistent with the characteristics of his age.
But after hearing the second half of the sentence, Eric blurted out: "Really? Are you sure? How long have you been studying arcana?"
Three questions in a row fully revealed his surprise.
"Yes, although I have only studied for about three months, I feel that I am very talented in arcane magic and have already mastered the basics. Mr. Eric, is this not surprising? Mr. Brooke passed the arcane magic at the age of eleven.
Basic skills assessment." Lucien boasted calmly.
Eric thought it was ridiculous: "But Lord Brooke, he has been studying for two years, not three months!"
"But I have a foundation in magic, the memory and thinking abilities of an adult, and mature learning methods. Whether I pass or not will be clear through the assessment." Lucien answered confidently.
Eric's light gray eyes stared at Lucien's eyes seriously. Seeing that he did not waver, he muttered: "Since you are evaluated as having the mind of an arcanist, I will give you a try."
Before heading to the assessment room, Eric casually wrote the word "element" on Lucien's arcane paper, put it into the iron cage, and rang the bell.
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It's the same spacious house, and the same bells are ringing.
"Undead? Call Mr. Pesol, Ms. Tina Demos."
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"Element? To Mr. Gaston, Mr. Ofry."
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In a room filled with bottles of different elements, a brown earth elemental body, with eyes flashing red, picked up the paper from the magic teleportation array:
""On the periodic relationship between the properties of elements and atomic weights and the prediction of some new elements", well, a magician who does not have a formal arcanist level, and has discussed the periodicity of elements for a long time without progress, so...
Don't bother Mr. Gaston. He has important matters in Rentat. The headquarters of the journal "Elements" is also in Rentat, so there is no need to bother Matthew flying so far to deliver the letter. Mr. Larry happens to be here, so I leave it to him for review.
"
So the paper went through a process of transfer and found its way into the hands of Larry, who had a rough yellow beard.
Larry's light blue eyes looked at the titles of several papers in his hand and put them aside casually: "Matthew, pick them up in three days."
Tawny Owl Matthew spreads his wings and flies away.