577 A Sudden Though (1/2)
After he obtained the Robe of Grand Arcanists, the robe of 'Immortal Throne' was naturally abandoned by Life Hiding. The reward from the Hand of Paleness was never as practical as it appeared, and even less so after he had the ritual of 'Life Hiding'. As for the seventh-circle magic, 'Weakening Ray', that Lucien was interested in, he could totally construct it inside his own soul.
Not holding back at all, and since he had his waistcoat and shirt inside, Lucien put on the magic robe after leaving a signature on the pivot of the Robe of Grand Arcanists for his own safety.
The moment he put on the legendary item, Lucien felt that it absorbed his spiritual power crazily like a gigantic swirl. If his cognitive world had not half-solidified, his head might have really exploded because of the quake of spiritual power.
After a long time, when Lucien's spiritual power almost ran dry, the absorption finally slowed down, and the dark magic robe shimmered. Then, as Lucien's wished, it turned into a double-breasted suit, and then the doubled recovery of spiritual power began.
Hellen did not say anything, as if she were dwelling in her own world. Just like Fernando said, she was not nonchalant but rather talkative. However, things other than arcana and magic studies could barely raise her interest, which made her look like an icy goddess.
”You have changed?” She was suddenly back to herself. ”Evans, what mathematical knowledge do I need to grasp in order to understand your general theory of relativity? Can you give me a list of books?”
”Not a problem at all, but I don't know what books you have already grasped, Your Excellency Hellen.” Sensing the flourishing recovery of his spiritual power, Lucien felt that his head was clearer than ever.
Hellen shook her head and smiled, ”You are now a grand arcanist, too. There's no need to address me as Excellency. You can assume that I know nothing at all when you write the book list. That way, I will know your mathematical foundation and can make up for what I missed.”
”Alright, Hellen.” Lucien did not insist on calling her Excellency. Otherwise, how would the legendary sorcerers that were not grand arcanists feel? However, his teacher was his teacher, Mr. President was Mr. President, and Granny Hathaway was always Granny Hathaway. Those were personal relationships and he did not need to consider for anybody else.
Hellen closed the door and led Lucien out of the place. ”You will rest in Fernando's library in the coming days until Mr. President gets out of his demiplane and reviews your paper with the Prophet and the rest of them.”
She had an even higher demand than the Lord of Storm did, not even allowing Lucien to return to his own magic tower or the Atom Institution in case somebody took advantage of the weakness. The accident tonight could be ascribed to her untimely treatment due to her emotional turmoil, so she was even more prudent about Lucien's safety.
Lazar had no objection. ”Then, I'll tell the butler and Lazar.”
Hellen nodded and walked to the front, indicating that she would not eavesdrop on Lucien's call.
Leo did not know much about magic, and what happened tonight was a major shock for him. He asked Pinocchio to activate the defense of the magic tower while he tried to reach out to Lucien.
After ensuring that Lazar was fine and everything in Allyn was normal, Leo was finally reassured, and then Lucien contacted Lazar.
”Lucien? Oh, I should call you Your Excellency Evans!” Lazar said excitedly, ”Your explanation about the nature of gravity is so cool. How did you connect it with space-time?”
Obviously, he didn't quite understand the first part.
Lucien said jokingly, ”A good sir named Albert told me in my dreams.”
”Haha, you are humorous.” Lazar laughed. ”You told me that you wanted to include gravity in the special theory of relativity, but I didn't do any research in that regard. How idiotic I was! If I had made any ancillary tools, my arcana level would be raised now.”
His arcana credits were almost level five. The benefits from the new alchemy and other breakthroughs in the elemental field were running out, too.
Lucien patted his suit and said, ”I found it strange, too. I asked you to work on the special theory of relativity, but none of you did anything except for Annick and the students whom I supervised.”
Lazar tried to smile. ”Time, space, energy, mass and transformation of frames of reference are too difficult to understand. However, the special theory of relativity is like a lovely kid compared to the dizzying general theory of relativity. I'll keep working on it.”
”Just, your students almost went crazy in excitement. They almost blew up my monocle when they failed to reach out to you. You have completely conquered them.”
Lucien's lips curled. ”That's not a good thing in arcana. 'Master is dear to me, but dearer still is truth'. Lazar, I will help my teacher review papers in the following days and won't go to the institution. You will be responsible for the daily operation.”
Lazar accepted it quickly and then said, ”Allow me to forget our friendship for now and pay tribute to your great achievements that have surpassed the age. You have explored the future road of arcana and driven away the clouds that loomed in the sky of arcana. The general theory of relativity and the new alchemy are both the most splendid accomplishments in the history of magic. The former is particularly so.”