After Erna Vasa was slightly startled, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.
She glanced at the middle-aged craftsman and said, "I didn't expect you to find an alchemist this time."
The middle-aged craftsman smiled: "President, I have explained it."
"Yeah?"
She turned back again and looked Fang Plover up and down, with obvious distrust in her eyes: "It looks pretty decent, but did you overlook one thing?"
A smile appeared on Elna's face that captured the key to the problem.
The Artisans Association is open to all alchemists of the association. If this person is really an alchemist of the association, why would he use such a troublesome method?
She looked at the middle-aged craftsman again, like a cat that had caught a mouse by the tail, her emerald green eyes narrowed, and her tone was scornful: "Okay, I want to see what tricks you are playing."
The middle-aged craftsman couldn't help but reveal a wry smile on his face, and said in a state of laughter and tears: "President, when have I ever lied to you?
Mr. Ed is really a craftsman of the association, and it doesn't actually take much effort. You just need to check the number on the emblem. "
But Erna ignored him.
If others deliberately explained, they would probably lead her into a logical trap, and she had a clear idea.
You have to stick to your own opinions and don't be swayed by other people's rhetoric, Elna.
She gave herself a reason in her heart, and then looked at Fang Yu again, deliberately slowed down her tone, and asked:
"Little guy, since you can be considered an alchemist, let me test you."
Fang Yu thought to himself, what does it mean to be an alchemist?
But Elna has already asked: "What is the basic state of ether?"
Fang Yu thought for a moment, and couldn't help but think of his experience in the Hall of Thousand Doors, and answered: "It's the elements."
This question is the most basic and basic theory in the introduction to ether, which is roughly equivalent to the first paragraph of the prologue in the various textbooks we have studied.
It is one of the general principles and cornerstones of the entire ether theory.
No apprentice alchemist would confuse this.
But originally this question ended here, because the standard answer to this question is - elements.
However, Fang Yu obviously had no intention of stopping, and continued following his own train of thought:
“…After the ether passed through the star network whose true structure was not yet clear to people, it descended into specific six categories of elemental manifestations in Aitaria.
Another way of saying it is that there are five categories. The difference lies in whether the light ether has a corresponding dark ether.
Five or six types of elements are combined with each other to form everything in Aitaria.
But perhaps, the basic state of ether is not just elements - because people still don't know how elements are combined into matter.
How can the same elements of earth and fire form different metals and rocks? Light as pumice, heavy as fine gold, both come from the same two types of elements.
The six elements can appear in the form of life, or they can turn into violent magical power that destroys everything. But what exactly causes the difference?
Perhaps there is also a kind of information that can map all things, classify the six types of elements, and let them take on the different forms we see.
Just like the rules in magic, different spells and spell-casting gestures constrain the power of ether with different attributes to form specific spells.
The Numerin elves call this form the Creation Ecosystem. Thinking that this is the power above all gods, they designed a system that is completely different from magic based on the creation technique in their imagination.
This is alchemy -
But today's alchemists can still only change the structure of matter, but cannot change its properties.
We can shape metals and other types of materials into any desired shape by changing the structural points within the material, but the biggest feature of the creation technique envisioned by the Numerin elves - creating something out of nothing, has not appeared.
The so-called creation means the creation of all things.
It is not impossible to turn stone into gold and create life.
Everything in Aitaria is originally composed of elements, so as long as the last form of ether is mastered, alchemy can theoretically reproduce the feat of creation.
The Numerin elves are far better than contemporary alchemists in using elements to directly construct matter. They may already have a certain understanding of the seventh form of elements. "
After Fang Yu finished speaking, he couldn't help but look at his right hand.
At that time, he did create a 'matter' out of thin air by chance. The dark crystal, with its cold touch, seemed to still be in the palm of his hand.
There is also the Zero Crystal left to him by Hain-Fum, which is another example of making something out of nothing.
The other party created a magic crystal that did not exist in nature.
To what extent have the Numerin elves studied alchemy? Why did they leave this world in such a hurry?
He just recounted his feelings about studying in the Hall of Thousand Doors.
But when I raised my head, I found that the middle-aged craftsman and the female guild leader were looking at me strangely.
"...Have you ever studied ancient alchemy?"
The middle-aged craftsman couldn't help but ask.
Erna blinked.
But she quickly reacted and realized that she might have been fooled. She raised her eyebrows and said: "Wait, you two, don't pretend to be a fool here -
I’m talking about you, little guy. Where did you memorize such a weird answer? "
She glared at Fang Plover until the latter was a little confused.
Fang Yu wondered: Why are you pretending to be a ghost?
However, Erna was also puzzled for a while, and then repeated her shrewd behavior before, looking at the former suspiciously, then at Fang Plover, and then said:
"Okay, you barely passed the first level."
"first round?"
"President," the middle-aged craftsman was also stunned: "Did you say you only do simple assessments?"
Erna immediately looked like she had caught the latter's trap, and smiled proudly: "It's simple to think about it. If I didn't say that, would you be fooled?"
The middle-aged craftsman looked at his president with his mouth wide open, his expression even more exaggerated than when he heard Fang Plover's answer before.
Fang Yu also looked at the female president with a bit of pessimism, and finally realized that the latter was not serious and rigid - but that there might be something wrong with her brain.
But Erna didn't care about these two people and asked herself:
"You answered well. The basic state of ether is the element. We use rules to bind the elements, and thus alchemy was born. Just like the magician uses rules to bind ether and shape magic.
And Istania's magical construct is an exquisite product that combines these two points.
We can restrain the power of elements in crystals, and naturally we can also store the rules used to restrain magic in crystals, and use this to design a unique type of magic crystal - magic storage crystal.
You said that information is another basic form of ether besides elements, and that may make sense. From this point of view, you should also have a certain understanding of magic constructs.
So I asked, what do you think is the most important point in controlling the magic structure? "
The middle-aged craftsman couldn't help coughing.
Although he knew that Fang Plover had controlled the Spellweaver, first of all, the Spellweaver was only the most basic type of magical construct, not much more complicated than the Annihilator QV700.
Secondly, being able to control a type of construct does not necessarily mean you are proficient in the basic theories of that school.
Just like they can also control sword wielders and angels, they may not understand the general control of Kapka or Dolifen school of construction lords.
He reminded: "President, Mr. Ed is an alchemist of the Kapka School."
"What?" Erna frowned with dissatisfaction and slapped the table: "Can the alchemists of the Kapka School look down on the alchemy of our Istanian School?"
The middle-aged craftsman once again stared at her dumbfounded.
For a moment, I didn't understand how the other party derived this logic.
But Fang Yu didn't pay attention to the questions and answers between the two people. It happened that he also had certain opinions on this issue.
The other party’s words before seemed to have inspired him——
'...Storage the rules that govern magic into crystals, and design a unique type of magic crystal - the magic storage crystal.
You said that information is another basic form of ether besides elements, and that may make sense. '
Isn't this exactly what the Numerin elves think?
Storing information in the crystal, and pre-storing the information in the magic circle——
There seemed to be a flash of inspiration in his mind, and he answered: "It's the structural power——"
"Ha ha!"
Erna clapped her hands happily and narrowed her emerald green eyes, as if seeing her reasoning come true, she was as pure and happy as a little girl:
"That's right, that's right. The most important thing in magic construction is computing power."
The middle-aged craftsman also shook his head and sighed.
But he didn't blame Ed.
Alchemy is vast and profound, and even within the same system, being separated by a school is like being separated by a mountain. It's just that my own president is really good at making things difficult for others.
But after hearing this, Fang Yu shook his head:
"No, for both the controller and the main construction school, computing power is a threshold.
The requirements for computing power of the magic structure are indeed extremely high, especially after the overload tactic was invented. But compared to the school of thought as the Fairy Maker, magic construction does not seem to be the school that requires the most computing power.
But tectonic forces are different.
The moment information is stored into a crystal and then released, it requires a huge amount of computing power precisely because the original information needs to be reconstructed.
Therefore, structural strength should be the key..."
The more Fang Yu talked about it, the more it made sense.
Isn’t this what ancient alchemy was like?
The method used by contemporary alchemists to reproduce ancient alchemy relies on first carving the magic circle into the crystal, and then using the magic circle to reproduce the magic skills of the elves.
Because of this, a huge amount of computing power is required in actual operations.
But the other party's words couldn't help but give him an inspiration - reproducing the elves' magic skills through magic circles is a bit more complicated after all. So can we simplify it one step further and store the spell itself directly in the crystal, just like the principle of magic construction?
How about using this method again to perform ancient alchemy?
Fang Yu couldn't help but fell into a trance as he thought about it.
And Erna's smile suddenly froze on her face.
Her face turned red.
Because Fang Yu was right, but who would have nothing to do to compete with the goblin?
The most special kind of combat craftsmen, the goblin warriors, are very rare even among this small group.
And due to the particularity of its control, ordinary alchemists would not treat Fairies as a normal discussion category.
But once it was brought up, it just couldn't be ignored.
Erna hesitated for a while, then slammed the table and said angrily: "How can a pervert like a goblin be included in the normal scope of discussion!"
Fang Yu finally came back to his senses: "But Madam President, what alchemy pursues is the truth that is universally applicable to Aitalia."
"Okay, what big talk are you talking about?" The female guild leader had completely forgotten her identity and almost jumped from behind the table in front of Fang Yu: "Do you know how to use fairies again?"
This time it can be regarded as playing right into the heart of the plover.
Fang Yu thought for a moment and replied, "I understand a little bit."
Erna stared at the man who spoke arrogantly with wide eyes - then she opened her eyes even wider, as if she wanted to see clearly the guilty conscience in Fang Plover's eyes.
pity.
She was disappointed.
Erna calmed down a little, noticed her gaffe, blushed, and sat back calmly. But for a while, I was still a little angry.
Although he is a dignified president and knows how to manage a branch of the Craftsmen's Association in Tansnier, how could he be silenced by a young boy?
This shouldn't be the case, Elna.
But as she rolled her eyes, she thought again, opened the drawer, took out a device, and placed it in front of the three of them.
The middle-aged craftsman couldn't help but frown when he saw it - it turned out that what he saw his president took out was actually the most basic type of elf construct.
It's called Goblin Type I.
He couldn't help but scream inwardly that he had made a mistake.
I almost forgot that my president has been studying the fairies these days. Mr. Ed was talking big words, and now he hit the muzzle of the gun.
Erna looked at the former, then at Fang Plover, then smiled proudly and said:
"You said you know how to use fairies, then as long as you can make this construct move, I will consider you to have passed the test."
"How many times will this assessment be conducted?" Fang Yu always felt that this would go on endlessly.
Erna blushed and said angrily: "You care about me!? Am I the president or are you the president?"
But after saying this, she also felt a little sorry. The other person was just a teenager, and he had also answered the first two questions.
Erna, Erna, you have already had your coming-of-age ceremony, you need to learn to be more steady.
She gave herself a reason in her mind - of course, mainly because after arguing for such a while, colleagues from far and near in the hall looked at her.
Make her feel a little embarrassed.
Then she said: "This, this is a bonus level - as long as you pass the test, I will give you a gift."
Are there bonus levels? So can I not want it?
However, Fang Yu was still a little more honest after all, and with the attitude that doing more was better than doing less, he was ready to nod.
But at this moment, Sylvide asked with a smile: "The gift from the president of the Tansnir Craftsmen Association must be extraordinary, right?"
Erna did not expect that the beautiful and harmless-looking girl beside her would join her army at this moment.
She had never considered the issue of gifts. She just thought that Fang Plover would definitely not be able to control some elf constructs. If something went wrong, she could catch the other party's feet.
So I suddenly felt a little panicked.
As a guild leader, of course she would not have some inventory on hand, but those things were her own treasures and could never be given to outsiders.
She looked around the desk to see if there was anything suitable as a gift - well, the quill inside the inkwell looked good.
It is the public property of the guild anyway.
It's a pity that Sylvide smiled and asked again: "The president won't give us his quill, right?"
So abominable.
Erna was almost ready to nod, but fortunately, the eyes of the middle-aged craftsman on the side made her wake up - she was already the branch president of the Craftsmen Association.
It can no longer be the way it was in the past.
She coughed slightly, shook her head and said, "How could that be? I just got a good alien spirit guard recently. If he can really make this goblin move...
I, I will give this spiritual guard to you. "
"Really, Mr. President?" the middle-aged craftsman asked.
Ms. Djinn thought this man was extremely disgusting, but she still nodded.
Fang Plover also felt his eyes light up.
He originally had little interest in the assessment, so he quickly finished the work with a perfunctory attitude. But I didn't expect such a good thing to happen, and I couldn't help but feel full of motivation.
The real name of the Spirit Guard is the Lingus Guard. Although it sounds like a humanoid construct, it is actually not.
This is a mobile magical construct similar to a clockwork elf.
It is about two to three sizes larger than the Clockwork Goblin, but it is much more dexterous than the Annihilator QV700, a floating structure. Although it can only store two or three types of basic spells, if used well, it can still produce unexpected effects.
Moreover, this type of structure may seem simple, but it is actually an advanced type of structure, one level higher than the sword wielder, with a basic level of eighteen.
In fact, the biggest feature of magic constructs is that they are expensive, and this is especially true for the variant ones.
The basic version of the Lingos Guard costs nearly 20,000 Risels per unit on the market, which is almost the same price as the Clockwork Elf II. Needless to say, the variant, as long as it is a little more practical, can double the basic price several times.
So when Fang Yu heard this, his eyes almost glowed with golden light.
Isn't this giving money?
The president lady seems to have become cute in his opinion.
He's not ambiguous either - of course he can't control the elf construct, but he can cheat. Fang Piao immediately pressed his chest gently and said to Miss Tata in the spiritual world:
"Miss Tata, come and help."
Tata had been watching from the sidelines for a long time, and naturally nodded at this time.
She can even easily control the Meimei left by Luo Zhen, let alone a basic fairy structure? Therefore, there is no need to appear at all, just point out the pointed fingertips in Fang Plover's spiritual world.
So in the light of Erna's stunned eyes, the goblin I-type flew up with silver light all over its body.
This scene isn't just about Erna.
Even the entire Tansnir Artisans Guild was in a sensation.
A true fairy user, this is a rare existence. Almost all the craftsmen put down what they were doing and gathered in this direction.
Everyone came to watch the giant pandas.
But Erna suddenly felt a pain in her heart——
She vaguely felt that her spirit guard, who had just received it and hadn't warmed it up yet, seemed to be about to say goodbye to her.
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