214 The Youngest in History (1/2)

Chapter 214: The Youngest in History

Translator: Kris_LiuEditor: Vermillion

Facing Raventi’s spittle, Morris leaned back a bit and hurriedly said, ”Calm down, Raventi, calm down. This isn’t what I mean. What I’m trying to say is that the discovery of the periodic table of elements can definitely show Lucien’s talent and his unique way of thinking, but it cannot reveal Lucien’s knowledge of arcana. His arcana level cannot qualify him to become the winner of Holm Crown prize.”

Facing Raventi, whose arcana level was even higher than himself, Morris was a bit under pressure. He knew that if he had not come from the royal family and specialized in the school of Elements, Raventi would most likely be the president of the Will of Elements.

Raventi’s bad temper, although he was a level nine arcanist, ninth circle sorcerer, definitely had prevented him from becoming a member of the highest council, and comparatively speaking, although Lord of Storm was also known for being easily irritable, Mr. Fernando’s great academic competence could shut up the mouth of anyone who did not like him.

Some senior arcanists present moved on their seats a bit, as they all had been in the same position before like Morris, having Raventi’s spittle dropping on their faces.

As long as Raventi believed in something, no matter who he was facing, of high or low status, he would speak for what he believed in very directly. There was rumour saying that Raventi and Lord of Storm once shouted at each other furiously face to face because of an academic question, but unfortunately, Raventi was defeated in the end, and Lord of Storm gave him a really hard time.

Nevertheless, Raventi never changed his temper, ”Come on, Morris, don’t be cheap! You know well enough what’s the purpose of setting up Holm Crown prize—to honour sorcerers who’ve made great contribution to the development of the school of Element and whose contribution should be remembered by history. Then, dare you tell me again that you don’t think Evans is qualified?! And if you think he’s not, what about Ms. Meredith?! Do you think she was not qualified as well?!”

Morris was a bit embarrassed, as the true reason for him being this uncooperative was directly revealed by Raventi in front of many people—he felt reluctant to use those precious materials to make another Holm Crown Ring, a level seven magic item.

”Yeah… I hear you…” Facing Raventi’s roaring, Morris hurriedly covered his face with his hands, ”I mean… all the previous winners of Holm Crown prize have discovered some epoch-making research methods, theories or outcomes, but the periodic table of elements is more like something… you know, drawn from existing findings.”

Before the scenario got worse, and before Raventi continued his snarl, Gaston slightly coughed and said, ”Mr. Morris, we’ve seen your point, and I believe that you can see the great value in the periodic table. If we take a look at the previous prize winners, we know that Ms. Meredith won the prize because she introduced electrolysis and thus she found a new element, and Mr. Donald, who’s not in Allyn right now, introduced us spectrum analysis and thus he found a new element. As Lucien’s periodic table’s also led to the discovery of two new elements, honestly speaking, I cannot see any reasons why Lucien Evans should not be awarded with the Holm Crown prize. By the way, Ms. Meredith was also a level one arcanist when she first won the prize.”

Morris was speechless. When he looked around and tried to seek support, no one stood out for him. Florencia, from Affairs Committee, who was supposed to be Morris’ ally, nodded her head decidedly.

”Alright then…” Morris leaned back against his chair, ”I agree then. Let’s vote.”

Raventi looked around and saw most arcanists raised their hands, except several from Holm Royal Magic Academy.

”Well…” Morris slightly lifted his eyebrow on one side, ”The decision has been adopted: The Will of Elements and Holm Royal Magic Academy will honor Mr. Lucien Evans with Holm Crown prize. Then… let’s talk about the name of the ring for Mr. Evans, and what magic the ring should be permanently enchanted with as the gift for the prize winner. As for the design of the ring… Florencia, I know you’re good at it.”

Florencia was a blond beauty. She took a glance at Morris, ”Yes, I am, and I’m also more than willing to be the designer, but my dear teacher, I know you just don’t want to pay a professional jewelry designer.”

Florencia was right now a level six arcanist, eight circle sorcerer, who specialized in Element, Summoning, Electromagnetics and Force, and she was also especially interested in curse magic. In terms of her achievement, Florencia was actually pretty ”young”, as she was no more than seventy. She became Morris’s student after Morris upgraded to ninth circle, and Florencia also turned herself into a senior-rank sorcerer within only thirty years. She was right now the member of Affairs Committee and Holm Royal Magic Academy.

”...” Morris looked serious, ”As the president of the Will of Element and Holm Royal Magic Academy, I have the responsibility to watch our budget.”

”I hear you, my teacher.” Florencia grinned, ”Then what should be the name of Evans’ ring? What about… Periodicity?”

Gaston looked at Florencia with his weird-colored eyes, ”Not clear or unique enough to the school of Element.”

”Foresight?” suggested LockLynn.

”It’s more like a name for Silver Moon Medal prize, Lynn, and I think Law is not bad,” said Lydia, another female member from Arcana Review Board, who looked quite gorgeous with her succubus blood.

”No. It doesn’t have anything to do with elements.” Florencia shook her head.

The several ladies present were almost arguing, and the male sorcerers started feeling a bit awkward. They looked at Raventi, hoping that he could come up with an excellent name.

However, Raventi was not interested in naming the ring at all. Despite the fact that he did have bad temper, he usually did not interrupt ladies’ talk.

At this time, Morris stood straight and looked more serious. After a few seconds, Morris knocked at the desk and said to all the sorcerers present, ”Her Excellency, Ms. Hathaway, just told me that the ring should be named Element, as Lucien’s finding covers all the elements.”

As a lady, Hathaway was also interested in naming the ring.