748 Rise of Space Exploration (2/2)

Seeing that everybody was looking at her, Alfalia said shyly, ”I just remembered a survey on an issue of 'Allyn Impression'. It's about the most romantic scene for sorcerers. The one ranked top was the starry sky at night, which could make one feel the vastness of the universe, the insignificance of human beings, and the transcendence of the river of fate. That's why I boldly guessed that you went to space…”

”It must've been the sorcerers of the school of astrology who took the survey!” Heidi grumbled. ”Fine, Alfalia, your guess is correct. We did pay a visit to space. Our teacher has established a cosmic observatory there for us to study the cosmic rays and observe the passing-by asteroids. Layria, Chelly, you can't possibly imagine the feeling of standing in space. That is the boundless and endless darkness, where stars are embedded like dazzling white spots. They do not flash at all, like an everlasting painting.”

The more she talked, the more excited she became. ”Only after I came to space did I realize the insignificance of ourselves, the enormity of the whole universe, and the deepest awe from the bottom of my heart. The universe is more sacred than any gods in any propaganda! It was not until then that I truly understood what Mr. President said when he refused Pope Viken's temptation. For those who have seen the sea of stars and regard the stars as their goals, how can they be impressed by a 'god' that stays on a tiny planet?”

Heidi's description made the eyes of Layria, Chelly, Alfalia, and the other female sorcerers lose their focus, as if they were also standing in space and sharing the indescribable feeling. Layria, Jerome, and the sorcerers of the school of elements were also touched.

Lucien shook his head in amusement. Was the cosmic observatory of such educational significance? It could help the sorcerers establish healthy outlooks without being deceived by the Saint Truth?

”Master, when… when can we go to the cosmic observatory?” After hearing Heidi's description, Layria looked at Lucien, her eyes sparkling. Both her face and her movement suggested that she couldn't wait anymore.

Chelly, Alfalia, and the other ladies were the same. Lazar, Rock, Lowi, and the other gentlemen did not say anything and were trying to control themselves, but their passionate eyes still ”betrayed” them.

Lucien chuckled. ”This is meant for you to run experiments. Also, to save the cost of commutation, you have to stay for a whole week up there every time. One or two hours in space can be quite romantic, but what if the duration is longer? The overwhelming darkness, the absolute nothingness, and the everlasting loneliness will drive you mad even if you have five partners. It is not a feeling that can be offset by romance. You can only be slowly adapted to it. Also, you have to be mentally prepared for the adventure, or I will not allow you to go up there.”

”Master, rest assured, I can stay silent for a whole month.” Annick showed his attitude first.

Heidi, who was usually the perky one, frowned, but she still said, ”Master, while we are up there, we will devote most of our attention to the experiments. However empty, dark, and isolated the place is, it will not affect us.”

”In that case, you will draft your own research plan. I'll choose those who have the most thorough preparations.” Lucien smiled.

Heidi said to Katrina and her friends quietly, ”It's truly the demon's smile…”

For the romance of arcana studies, they dispersed quickly and began to work on the experiment plans to study the cosmic rays and the vast space.

”Layria, you won't truly understand what I felt until you really come to the cosmic observatory… I have already imagined a scene. I am sitting cross-legged inside the cosmic observatory by myself, surrounded by the empty and boundless darkness as well as the pure and shining stars in all directions. There are absolutely no creatures except for me… If only we could see the planet we're on. That feeling of looking down upon everything from above will be even more fantastic!” Heidi said to Layria without stopping. Everybody had their own description of romance.

Layria did not feel that Heidi was a chatterbox. Instead, she listened attentively and remarked with mixed feelings, ”Even without the scene that you imagined, standing in space is already an experience that can make most arcanists jealous.”

”Haha, particularly those guys from the Tower and the school of astrology. They would be bumping their heads into the wall in envy. If only they also had such a great teacher!” Heidi thought of certain friends she knew and laughed even more happily.

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In the Tower…

Samantha was focused on the study of the newly-painted horoscope when she heard rapid footsteps coming near, before somebody knocked on her door.

”Rachel, why the haste?” When Samantha raised her head, the door opened and backed off on its own.

Rachel said excitedly and earnestly, ”Mr. Evans has established an observatory in space for the studies of cosmic rays and horoscopes!”

”A cosmic observation?” Samantha repeated in shock.

”Yes. Heidi already went to this cosmic observatory and had a real journey in space. The experience she described was really… really…” Rachel hesitated for a long time but could not come up with an appropriate description, but the envy on her face couldn't be disguised.

Samantha stood up abruptly and mumbled, ”A journey in space?”

The boundless cosmos was the most sacred and great place for every sorcerer in the school of astrology. Roaming in space was one of the momentums for them to try to become legendary sorcerers. But right now, they had a chance to go there in advance?

”Yes! The arcanists of the Tower are all seething! Somebody proposed that we should build one of our own, and somebody has applied to the Research Board, hoping to borrow the Atom Institution's cosmic observatory!” said Rachel in excitement. ”Hurry up, let's draft a research plan of our own!”

Although Lucien's ”cosmic observatory” was a gigantic level-nine objection that was very close to legendary and cost tremendous materials, it was not a legendary item after all. The Tower was still able to afford a couple of them.

Samantha remarked in confusion, ”Have we begun the expedition toward the sea of stars already…”