Throne of Magical Arcana

"The idea of ​​making a similar arrangement was originally generated in this way. I just came into contact with the redefined elemental magic, so I exchanged many papers on elemental properties and purified elements. Write the different properties of each element—including the properties of their oxides, etc.—on a card, and then arrange the cards starting from the element with the smallest atomic weight, which is convenient for me to remember, understand and apply.”

"In such an arrangement, I found strangely that the properties of the elements repeat periodically, and even the atomic valence discussed in the latest "Elements" journal presents an unbelievable but equally wonderful arithmetic sequence, and All of these seem to be related to the arrangement of atomic weight from small to large. So I immediately had a bold hypothesis, whether the properties of elements are the external performance of atomic weight? Whether it is possible to establish a logical element system based on the atomic weight of elements, for us Searching for, discovering new elements and creating new elemental magic provides a rule that can be used for reference, and then I conducted many experiments towards this system."

After confirming that the elements have a periodic law, Lucien boldly guessed that the microscopic structure inside the atom also has protons, electrons, etc., but before any magic experiments and theoretical proofs, he could only continue to use the atomic weight to arrange, otherwise it would exceed Own "arcane level".

After the beginning, there is the basis for Lucien to arrange, including the physical and chemical properties of the elements, as well as the properties of their compounds and alchemy products, and then draw up a table containing 65 elements according to these laws, and conclude:

"In the periodic table of elements I tried to arrange, it is obvious that the elements in each vertical row have similar properties."

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"According to the similarity of properties, I didn't arrange them mechanically according to the atomic weight. Instead, I properly left vacancies and corrected the atomic weights of some elements, because they couldn't be arranged in the correct position according to their current atomic weights. According to Here, I boldly guess that the atomic weight data of these elements are wrong. I suggest that arcanists re-measure and use different methods. The result should be close to my correction. This can also prove the correctness of my periodic table of elements or not."

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"Based on the continuation of similar properties, I boldly predict that there will be new elements that have not been discovered in the vacancies. I call them aluminum-like and silicon-like. They should have the properties of ..., and may be similar to ... found in the ore."

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"This is my elaboration and speculation on the periodic relationship between element properties and atomic weight, and I hope to be verified by all arcanists."

Lucien stopped the quill, read the paper repeatedly, blew on it lightly, put it away and put it in the storage bag.

Those atomic weights that need to be corrected are partly due to the inability to separate strange isotopes. For this part, Lucien did not expect the magicians to find a way to separate them in a short time, while the rest of the atomic weights were measured earlier. Many methods have not yet appeared, or there was a problem during the purification, resulting in a small mistake, but there was no mistake in the use later, and the tester was a high-level arcanist, so it was ignored in the past.

These days, Lucien has verified their correct atomic weight.

When he left the laboratory, the cold winter night was already dark. Lucien put his hands in the pockets of his double-breasted black dress and slowly returned to his garden villa, thinking about his next plan.

Suddenly, there was laughter from behind: "Mr. Evans, you will resume classes on Monday. I wonder if you are 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 Mr. Principal for leave, because I will go to the Allinge Magic Tower to renew my Arcanist badge on Monday. You know, because In the last issue of "Magic", my thesis was quoted by His Excellency the Grand Arcanist. In the latest issue of "Sound Wave", "Electromagnetic", "Ordinary Arcanist Monthly" and other journals, there are many references to my thesis and new magic There are about seven or eight research articles. Oh, I forgot that you have never had such an experience, Mr. Beate, and I sincerely apologize for mentioning your sad things."

Beat took two deep breaths: "You are just lucky, a small experiment inspired His Excellency the Great Arcanist. Hmph, I hope your luck will always be this good!"

He was irritated by Lucien's showing off and sarcasm. After being punished, a guy who should have kept a low profile and a stable life dared to be so vicious. He really didn't know what to do!

After finishing speaking, Beata stroked his black top hat and left from another fork in the magic garden.

Lucien looked at Beata's figure and shook his head slightly. How could such a guy be as difficult as the terrifying undead who had been following him all the time.

After returning to the garden villa, the lights inside were brightly lit. The six apprentices, including Annick, Leilia, and Sprint, who came to tutoring on Saturday afternoon, were still writing 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 with red eyes.

Lucien nodded lightly, and said with a smile, "How did you do with the last paper?"

"It's so difficult! I think some people can't understand the questions, they are too weird!" The liveliest Heidi raised her hand in grief and answered, and the other apprentices, including the quiet Cherry and the rebellious Splinter, nodded slightly in agreement. .

Lucien laughed and said, "This is an exercise to help you exercise your thinking ability. Don't do it in a reckless way. Alright, take it back and give it to me next Saturday."

This is a Mathematical Problem!

Heidi and Leilia couldn't help but let out cheers of excitement and liberation when they heard that they could leave. Then they stuck out their tongues and lowered their heads not daring to look at Lucien. The rest of the apprentices showed obvious or faint signs of joy.

Lucien pretended not to see, and ordered the maid to send the apprentices away.

The apprentices walked out of the garden villa and looked back subconsciously. This black villa with candlelight was like a monster quietly hiding in the darkness, choosing to eat people.

Shivering slightly, Heidi looked at the test paper in her hand: "Leilia, Cherry, Annick, did we do something wrong? We shouldn't ask Mr. Evans for tutoring! It's too tiring and painful! "

"But I think the progress is obvious." The one who made this evaluation turned out to be Splinter, "We are not official magicians yet, so it doesn't matter if we are a little bit tired. A good teacher like Mr. Evans is not easy to come across. "

Katrina and Annick nodded in agreement.

Heidi wailed: "I know, but it's really a headache, I really want to have fun on the weekend! Mr. Evans is really a devil, I love and hate him at the same time!"

No one objected to this sentence anymore, even Splinter puffed his cheeks, obviously agreeing.

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At nine o'clock on Monday morning, a carriage slowly stopped in front of the headquarters of the Magic Council.

Lucien in a white shirt, brown vest, and black double-breasted frock coat paid the carriage driver, put on a black top hat, and calmly stepped up the steps. Arriving here, the undead disappeared without a trace.

When passing through the gate, Prospell shouted weakly: "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 Prospell, it said so to every magician who came here, and went directly to the fourth district "Magician Management Department".

Cindy, who had just received a magician, was slightly surprised to see Lucien, and then blinked her beautiful brown eyes: "Yo, who is this? Mr. Evans who hasn't come out of Douglas School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for more than a month!"

Her tone was teasing and slightly complaining, how can there be a friend who is also in Allinge but hasn't seen each other for more than a month.

"Wow, isn't this our big celebrity? Mr. Evans whose thesis was quoted 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 the basics of arcane arts and write a thesis. By the way, didn't you see Lazar?"

Seeing that Lucien's attitude was not indifferent, and he didn't alienate himself and others because of his fame, the two magic apprentices became happy and chatted with Lucien to share interesting stories about the council headquarters, such as Lazar's "elemental will" What kind of meeting will be held a month later, and was called to Rentat to prepare. For example, the Grand Arcanist Brook, who proved that "light is electromagnetic waves", won the "Silver Moon Medal", this is the highest honor of the electromagnetism system, astrology system, and light and darkness system - this has no meaning to His Excellency the Grand Arcanist, this is his third.

The status is similar to the "Holm Crown Award" of the element system and the alchemy system, except for the "Immortal Throne" of the necromancer system, the "Silver Moon Medal" of the electromagnetism system, astrology system, and light and darkness system, as well as the Calais Magic Court and The "Witcher's Laurel" jointly established by the Wizard's House is mainly aimed at the magic faction that partially retains the knowledge of the ancient magic empire, such as change, illusion, and summoning, as well as the Northland and Palmela's hut for the heat system and force field system. "Ice and Snow Medal", the "Arcane Scepter" award set up by the tower for force field systems, astrology systems, and pure mathematical knowledge.

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, but merely acted as a supervisor.

After chatting with Cindy and the others for a while, and learning about the latest developments at the headquarters of the Magic Council, Lucien knocked on Eric's office door.

A suspicious smile appeared on Eric's stiff and serious face: "Evans, are you here to update the badge?"

After seeing Lucien's thesis being cited by the Storm Master, he expected that he would come over to update the arcane and magic badge after the journal was released this month.

Lucien smiled and nodded: "Yes, Mr. Eric, please. But before the update, I have two things to do. One is that during my arcane and magic studies this month, I suddenly have Inspired by this, I wrote a new arcane thesis, and I want to submit it to the review committee, and the other thing is that I want to apply for the arcane basic assessment."

Eric listened quietly, and was not surprised that Lucien submitted another paper. In his opinion, after the first paper received a groundbreaking evaluation and was cited by the Grand Arcanist, if Lucien did not have the confidence to flourish It would be uncharacteristic of his age to try to write another paper.

But after hearing the second half of the sentence, Eric blurted out: "Really? Are you sure? How long have you only studied arcane art?"

The three questions in a row fully revealed his surprise.

"Yes, although I have only been studying for about three months, I feel that I am very talented in arcane arts and have mastered the basics. Mr. Eric, is this not surprising? Your Excellency Brook passed the arcane arts at the age of eleven. Skill assessment." Lucien boasted calmly.

Eric felt it was ridiculous: "But Lord Brook, he has been studying for two full years, not three months!"

"But I have a foundation in magic, the memory and thinking ability of an adult, and a mature learning method. It will be clear if I pass the examination." Lucien replied confidently.

Eric stared seriously at Lucien's eyes with light gray eyes. Seeing that he did not waver, he muttered, "Since you have been evaluated as having the mind of an Arcanist, then I'll give you a try."

Before going to the examination room, Eric casually wrote Lucien's arcane thesis with the word "element" in the iron cage and rang the bell.

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In the same spacious house, the same bells kept ringing.

"Undead? Turn to Mr. Pesol, Ms. Tina Demos."

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"Elements? To Mr. Gaston, Mr. Offrey."

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In a room full of bottles of different elements, a brown earth elemental body with red eyes flashing, 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", er, a magician without a formal arcanist rank, and he has discussed the periodicity of elements that has not made progress for a long time, just Don't bother Mr. Gaston, he still has important business in Rentat. The headquarters of "Element" journal is also in Rentat, so there is no need to trouble Matthew to fly so far to deliver the letter. Mr. Larry is just here, so I will hand it over to him for review. "

So the paper went through a turnaround and went to Larry with a rough yellow beard.

Larry glanced at the titles of several papers in his hand with light blue eyes, and casually put them aside: "Matthew, pick them up in three days."

Matthew the tawny owl spread his wings and flew away.