189 The Choice of Journals (1/2)
Chapter 189: The Choice of Journals
Translator: Kris_LiuEditor: Vermillion
After taking a look at Lucien, Eric continued to read the comment, ”As for Mr. Jeffrey, his comment is ‘fascinating experiment design, cautious exploration and construction’, and he also mentioned the insufficiency of your knowledge and some shortcomings in the new magic you created. However, Mr. Jeffrey said ‘the purpose of the paper is not for showing how perfect this apprentice spell is, but for revealing other methods of application of sound wave, thus the paper is groundbreaking and insightful.’”
Lazar was also listening to the comment very carefully, and his eyes were shining with curiosity and excitement.
”‘However, it is undeniable that this paper still lacks depth of discussion, thus the paper might not be as sustainable as it could be. Of course, we must take the fact into consideration that the author’s only a sorcerer with no arcana level, and what he has accomplished is already very impressive. At the same time, this paper demonstrates to us that non-magical creatures are also worth careful investigation’.” Eric read the comment from Mr. Jeffrey slowly and clear, ”‘What I have to point out here is that the author’s way of thinking perfectly accords with the precious features of a real arcanist when conducting a study, which is: keen observation, bold hypothesis, careful experiment-design, rigorous analysis, reasonable inference and application. To my surprise, this author does not have any arcana level. In all respects, four arcana credits and four arcana points are recommended to be given to the author’.”
”So what’s the final result then?” asked Lazar eagerly. He looked even more excited than Lucien.
”Combining the two board members’ judgements together, four arcana credits and five arcana points were given,” answered Mr. Eric.
Compared to Mr. Garfield, Mr. Jeffrey appeared to be more detail-oriented, or say, very throughout, despite the fact that both of them made very similar comments.
Meanwhile, his detailed description also gave Eric and Lazar a rough idea of the subject of Lucien's arcana paper and his new magic.
”By studying the organs of bats, your paper discusses the role of high-frequency acoustic waves in locating and probing? Wow… That’s something… although observing creatures is your strength since you follow ancient magic system. I also often study bats as well, but I never tried to focus on anything else except their flying behaviors.” As a second circle sorcerer, when Lazar was trying to analyze one of the most important third circle spells, Fly, he observed most creatures that could fly, but never found anything like this. Honestly speaking, Lazar was very regretful.
However, Lazar also knew that this way of doing research was something that ancient sorcerers specialized in, so he still felt very happy for Lucien and sincerely embraced him, ”Congratulations, Evans, you are the first person I have ever met that won so many arcana credits on the first day. I’m sure you’ll have an arcana level very soon.”
Many grand arcanists were able to get more than a hundred of arcana credits within one day because of their previous academic works, so getting seven credits in a day was nothing too surprising.
”Do you mind introducing your research to us a bit more in detail, Evans?” asked Lazar, ”How did you develop your research based on those bats?”
Even Eric also turned around, feeling quite curious.
When Lucien was about to answer, Lazar joked, ”Your paper has been reviewed by the board. Don’t worry that we’ll copy your work, haha. Besides, if your work is cited by someone else, you can earn more credits.”
”It’s actually not very complicated. Lazar, did you ever see bats flying in dark caves?” grinned Lucien, ”But why they can do this without hitting anything in the darkness?”
In front of the two arcanists, Lucien’s short explanation was already enough. Eric touched his half-bald head subconsciously and said, ”The results of some arcana studies look very simple, but without keen observation and an arcanist’s inquiring mind, they can never be found. I don't know how many times I may have missed a lot of opportunities to publish great papers.”
Although Eric still doubted whether the new spell was actually invented by Lucien, or it was a unique spell invented by some ancient sorcerer from the ancient magic empire, no one could prove the fact.
”Wow… Lucien, that’s really, really, something! Maybe I shall raise some small creatures in my place, haha, and who knows what I can find.” Lazar was very impressed. Since Lucien did not try to hide his study from him, Lazar found Lucien even more trustworthy.