455 Creation and Destruction (1/2)

Today, Lucien felt totally relaxed standing in front of Fernando.

”Sir, this paper is about the microworld. Using a new particle found inside the atom and two recently discovered elements, I further improved your atom structure model and applied it to describing alchemical reactions and explaining ionization and valence. As this study looks into the secret behind the transformation of matters, perhaps it can fulfill the shared dream of the generations of alchemists. So I named this new theoretical system 'New Alchemy.'”

”A new particle found inside an atom and two new elements?” The look on Fernando eased a bit. He asked casually as he started reading the paper.

After the belief that atom was indivisible had been discarded, the exploration of the inner structure of the atom had stepped into a brand new realm. Fernando felt a bit more relaxed since the paper in his hands was certainly not going to destroy any sorcerer's cognitive world, as no one was using the brand new theories to construct his or her meditation environment.

When Lucien first appeared in his office with the new paper, Fernando had to admit that he was quite worried. The aftermath of the experimental verification of the light quantum hypothesis was not over yet, and Allyn could not bear to see more sorcerers' head explode.

Personally speaking, Fernando, also found the bloody scene quite thrilling to some degree. However, it would definitely scare away the younger generation from joining the Congress to pursue their magic dream. That would be bad, as, despite the improvement of the theory system, reduction in the subsequent generation's population would impact the Congress' strength.

”I was inspired by your experiment, Sir, the one using helium atomic beams to bombard a thin foil of metal. So I turned to bombard gases and knocked out hydrogen nucleus from nitrogen. The nucleus carries one unit of positive charge, so I believe that a new particle has been found. Then, the discovery of the positive ray confirmed my belief. As for the two new elements, I found their traces when analyzing the radioactive substance, based on the experiment that you temporarily put aside.”

Seeing the look on Fernando's face softened, Lucien knew what Fernando was thinking. He could not help but slightly shake his head, as the realm they were stepping into now was going to be even more subversive and incredible than ever before. The knowledge they were going to obtain would overturn most sorcerers' macro-cognition and ontology.

Fernando had finished reading the part on the discovery of the proton. He commented. ”If it wasn't because of your light quantum hypothesis, Hathaway and I would continue the study of the radioactive substance, and perhaps we would have already discovered the elements…”

Again, he perfectly saved his praise to his student.

Fernando kept reading and quickly browsed the data of the two newly-discovered elements. He started frowning again. ”Your research data is saying that the two elements come from the decay of the previous element. This is one step into the Gods' zone. No wonder you call it New Alchemy.”

”In fact, combining this with the finding of the proton, a theoretical system explaining the transformation of matter can probably be built,” said Lucien with the same calm look on his face.

Fernando suddenly looked up at Lucien, his scarlet eyes filled with fine lightning. His great power enveloped Lucien.

”You know what you're talking about?”

Lucien was being careful with his words, using 'probably' to soften his tone. However, Fernando had directly caught the point — His student just claimed that a theoretical system had been built!

If he could call it a system, it would not only consist of one or two hypotheses!

”I do,” replied Lucien.

Fernando kept on asking. ”Do you understand that you are heading into the forbidden zone, trying to take over the Gods' power of creating the universe for human beings?”

”I do,” answered Lucien determinedly.

Fernando asked one more time, ”Then do you understand what this means?”

”I do. It will change the time. And it means the title of grand arcanist.” Lucien answered while looking directly into Fernando's eyes. ”… But the system is still on the theoretical level. Currently, the magic circles and alchemical techniques are not qualified for carrying out specific experiments. It will take a long time to verify the system.”

Fernando closed his eyes for a while as if he was taking a break. Then he picked up Lucien's paper and continued to read. He did not make any further comment again until he saw Lucien's prediction of the existence of the neutron.

”Reasonable…” The Lord of Storm slightly nodded. ”… So this is the reason behind the differences between the elements. The periodicity can also be explained. With the theoretical guidance and the method of particle bombardment, it will be just a matter of time for the neutron to be found.”

”So Sir, you do believe that particle bombardment can be a regular technique, right?” Asked Lucien expectedly.

Fernando was a bit amused and cast a glance at his student. ”You have believed it for quite a long time, haven't you. Aren't you adding these kinds of magic circles to your magic tower? Adding these magic circles is very time-consuming.”

”Sir, you've been there?” Lucien was a bit surprised. He did not expect that his teacher would pay a visit to his magic tower under construction.