The topic that Walder wrote on the paper was very simple, much simpler than Allen expected.
"Draw a first-level energy storage magic array."
If Allen remembers correctly, this is the most basic magic circle in alchemy and is something that every alchemist must master. It can be simply compared to "hello world" in programming.
With Allen's current ability, he can naturally draw it easily.
It's just that...seeing Wald's unclear expression, and thinking of his previous use of the "Elemental Magic Box" composed of light elements and dark elements to examine the students' behavior, Allen always felt that this question was definitely not as simple as it seemed.
After all, in his opinion, neither of his two teachers were simple things, and they were both keen on finding ways to trick students into death.
However, even if Wald had ulterior motives, this question still could not trouble Allen.
After thinking for a moment, Allen's brows gradually relaxed, and his eyes became brighter.
He knew that although this "level one energy storage magic array" was a standard model in textbooks, there was still a lot of room for improvement in many details. After all, as an entry-level basic magic array, it largely
In order to pursue simplicity of drawing, some advantages in functionality and efficiency are sacrificed.
Thinking of this, he picked up a pen from the experimental table and began to draw runes and patterns on the paper.
Different from ordinary pens, the nib of this pen is made of mithril, and the ink in it is also a special magic material, which can greatly improve Allen's ability to control magic.
His eyes are focused and bright, and his movements are skillful and steady.
Five minutes later, he finally successfully wrote the last symbol.
In an instant, the runes of the array flashed with colorful light, so dazzling that even the dawn was eclipsed.
"I'm done."
When the light gradually dimmed, Allen's face remained as calm as before, and he handed the paper in his hand to Walder.
Walder took the magic circle and stared at it for a few minutes. His eyes narrowed slightly and a look of surprise appeared on his face again.
He had to admit that the reason why he asked Allen for "ten minutes" just now was actually because after seeing Allen's confident look, he wanted to pose a problem and hit him to make this kid
Don't be too proud.
He hopes that Allen can understand that learning alchemy is a difficult and serious matter. Even if he is an unprecedented and unprecedented magician with "legendary" talent, he cannot take it lightly.
Although the "Level 1 Energy Storage Magic Array" is simple, it is not easy for beginners to draw. It requires the magician to maintain mental concentration to make the magic output continuous and stable. Once there is the slightest sign of disorder in the magic, or the drawing
If you miss any symbol, the magic circle will be immediately scrapped and you will have to start all over again.
Because of this, Wald was very convinced that Allen would not be able to complete this simple magic circle in ten minutes. In this way, Wald could teach him a lesson and warn him not to aim too high.
Walder even thought of his lines.
But he never expected that Allen not only used five minutes to draw such a magic circle, but also made substantial improvements on this basis.
"Teacher Wald, please forgive me for making some minor changes to it without authorization," Allen smiled modestly and introduced, "I adjusted its magic flow circuit to reduce the magic loss during the energy storage process. Although it has changed
It is much more complicated than before, but the energy storage efficiency has become twice as high as before.
"I hope I can pass the assessment."
"Twice..." Wald murmured as he looked blankly at the answer Allen handed him.
Unknowingly, Walder couldn't help but remember that decades ago, when he first entered the Mage Tower, he refused the invitation of a tutor of fire magic and wind magic because of his obsession, and jumped into the unfamiliar world of alchemy without hesitation.
It’s a big hole that people are interested in.
Everyone feels that this is a willful and even stupid behavior. As a magician, instead of improving his own strength, he spends all day tossing around a bunch of junk. This person's brain is afraid
It’s water!
But Walder believes that alchemy is a kind of magic that can truly break tradition and change the times.
Magic is something that only magicians can use.
But alchemy items can benefit ordinary people extensively.
Facts have proved that what he said was right.
As time went by, magical steam engines, magical spinning machines, magical firearms...inventions were born in the hands of him and his colleagues. Following this, factories sprung up from the ground, and clouds spewed out.
Chimneys spitting smoke, roaring artillery fire, and fortresses collapsing under the artillery fire...
The Mage Tower, which was once in a difficult situation, has now become a sacred place of knowledge that everyone yearns for.
At this moment, looking at Allen's excessively young face, and then looking at the unconstrained, bold, and almost transcendent improvement ideas on the paper, Wald seemed to see himself when he was young.
In his opinion, having a student like this can become his most powerful right-hand man while he is alive; after his death, he can also take his place and pass on this idea of daring to break the rules.
"You did a good job." He suppressed his excitement, tried hard to maintain his stern teacher persona, and commented calmly.
Allen smiled and said, "Then can I develop explosives together?"
"Of course." Walder agreed without hesitation.
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In the following time, Allen learned that the reason why the queen gave Walder the task of developing explosives was because the kingdom's army encountered an obstacle when it opened up the "Onder plane".
The Onder plane is extremely rich in resources, with a large number of iron ore, gold ore and rare magic materials.
However, there are no humans in that plane, but instead dwarves, goblins, nerubians and other creatures live there.
These creatures built their cities underground. The terrain is complex, the roads are rugged, and the light is extremely dim. If you break into it rashly, you will obviously encounter many dangers.
Therefore, in order to solve the problem simply and crudely while ensuring the safety of the Kingdom's soldiers, the commander of the Braden Kingdom's expeditionary force decided to use explosives to level the underground city first.
"According to the news from the expeditionary force, the rock in that underground city is extremely hard and stronger than the bunker here," Wald introduced. "Therefore, the muskets and cannons they brought there were useless. Only
Only more powerful explosives can help them solve the problem."
Allen listened to his introduction and smiled and nodded from time to time.
But at the same time, what he was thinking about was: No matter how thick the walls of the Church of Light’s trial center are, they should not be thicker than the underground city!
In this way, after Wald finished speaking, he firmly remembered the formula and production method of the explosive in his mind, and the original plan gradually became perfect.
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Meanwhile, the town of Cambridge.
Ariel, the owner of the grocery store, had just bought the latest supplement of the "Braden Morning News". Looking at the handsome photo of "The Messenger" on the cover, he fell into deep thought without realizing it.