In the light curtain, Howard took a step forward, raised the "Elemental Magic Box" in his hand, and displayed it in front of everyone.
Light elements and dark elements floated out of the box, forming a luminous illusion in the air
It was a kerosene lamp, lighting up the entire sky in the dark night.
"Dear gentlemen and ladies," Howard cleared his throat, a little nervously, and said with great solemnity, "This is a little bit of a trivial idea I made based on the 'Elemental Magic Box'. It's very
Thanks to Mr. Walder, the "Father of Steam", for giving me this opportunity.
"This thing, which I call the 'never-extinguishing light', can draw magic power from the void on its own and replace the kerosene lamp as a lighting tool. Under the influence of light elements and dark elements, its brightness will change according to the surrounding environment
Automatic changes..."
Howard was making introductions to everyone, and his thoughts drifted back to a few years ago unknowingly.
At that time, he was still in middle school. Because his family was poor and could not afford the cost of kerosene lamps, he could only use candles for lighting. The light of inferior candles flickered, filling the room with an unpleasant smell of grease, which also made his
Eye vision is significantly reduced.
To this day, without the help of a monocle, Howard might not even be able to read clearly the writing on the book.
Because of this, he thought more than once that if the "never-extinguishing light" could be truly widely used, children younger than him might never have to repeat his tragic experience...
In this way, with the best expectations and blessings, Howard stated his ideas in the most sincere tone and the simplest language.
After hearing Howard's statement, Allen felt very admired.
For people like Howard, after experiencing hardship themselves, the first thing they think of is the mentality of those who came after them, which is obviously not comparable to ordinary people.
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At the same time, the wizard's tower and Walder's laboratory.
"How about this student named Howard?" the assistant asked, pointing at the light screen, while curiously waiting for Wald's evaluation.
"An idealist, very smart, with good talents, but his vision is still a little short of." Wald sighed, with a hint of appreciation and a bit of regret in his tone. "If he wants to be an excellent person in the future,
You are definitely more than enough to be a magic researcher; but if you want to be my successor, you are still a little short of that."
"Vision...how do you explain this?" The assistant seemed to have some difficulty understanding this.
"Actually, we can't blame him. After all, most of the time, vision is limited by one's origin." A bitter smile appeared on Walder's face. "Perhaps in a few years, he will know, 'Never
The "extinguished light" thing was actually researched by Mage Tower more than ten years ago.
"But neither the nobles nor the capitalists are philanthropic. If there is not enough profit, they would rather spend money to build a plane portal and go to ten thousand planes to develop colonies, rather than light lamps for the poor for no reason.
"So, you should remember that I told you that the best alchemist must not only have a wild imagination, but also learn to find a balance between ideals and reality; even if the damn reality drags him
Returning to the ground, he can also spread his wings and fly high."
"Your requirements are really strict." The assistant repeated again.
"How can I accept only one student in my life and be less strict with my requirements?" Walder's smile remained bitter, "But to be honest, I don't know if such a perfect alchemist embryo exists in this world...
If there is any, I will definitely give it to you and never hide anything..."
Walder's voice became lower and lower, and he became less and less confident.
Assistants even suspected that the reason why Walder insisted on finding a "perfect disciple" was just because he was unwilling to compromise to outside pressure.
This was the last stubbornness in a master alchemist's life. His assistant respected his idea, but had no confidence in it.
"Mr. Walder, look, it's Selina Solomon's turn! Do you really not think about her anymore?" The assistant pointed at the light screen again and suggested to Walder, "I know that you always like to go with yourself.
Do things with your heart and don’t want to be arranged by others.
"But, Mr. Walder, if you are willing to accept Selina as your student and teach her alchemy, the Mage Tower and the nobles will become a community of interests. Only in this way can you be under the pressure of the Church of Light..."
"Stop talking, I'm watching!"
Walder interrupted him, then raised his head, looked at the light screen, and narrowed his eyes slightly.
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After Howard finished his statement, he was also transported outside the demiplane. At this moment, in the demiplane of Merlins, only Alan and Selina Solomon were left.
Selina stared at the "Elemental Magic Box" for a few minutes, her expression a little solemn, as if Howard's display just now put a lot of pressure on her.
Then she took a step forward and said to Allen, "Should I come first?"
Allen smiled and replied: "Of course there is no problem."
In this way, just like Howard just now, Selina also placed her right hand on the "Elemental Box", closed her eyes, and fell into deep thought.
Under the vast starry sky, the pavilion, girl, path, and magic box form a beautiful picture.
Howard thought of his childhood when he was studying hard in poverty, while Selena thought of her childhood when she was imprisoned in a pink bedroom.
At that time, her father invited the nuns from the Cathedral of Light to teach her how to be a virgin. Her father told her that this was a skill that she must master as a lady.
From that day on, slender needles and slender threads filled her life, boring but everywhere.
One day, in order to escape this boring life for a short time, Selina deliberately pricked her hand with a needle, then lowered her head and came to the nun, hoping that the nun would give her a day off. In this way, she could
Sneak out of the castle and check out the factory next door.
But the nun shook her head and refused her request.
Then the nun held out her own hand.
The hands were scarred and covered with calluses, and they looked shocking.
"This is our destiny." The nun said with a smile.
That smile was a bit weird and bleak, so that even today, Selena is still deeply impressed.
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Thinking of this, Selina opened her eyes.
Under the spotlight, she used the elements of darkness as needles, the elements of light as threads, and the most exquisite female beauty level in her life, interweaving and intertwining, weaving to her heart's content.
She knew that this should be the last time she would be a female celebrity in her life. Because of this, her expression was particularly focused.
Just like that, a few minutes later, a brilliant jersey came into being.
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