The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1230 - 365: Updating the Map Again? (Part 2)

"While you weren't paying attention, someone already finished reading it for me."

Taufu replied without hesitation.

"I don't believe it! Can you pause time or something?"

Luo Yan chuckled lightly.

"Maybe I can?"

Taufu: "???"

Luo Yan noticed her tail clench tightly.

...

Luo Yan had no classes all day, so he spent the remainder of the morning meditating.

Perhaps because of the proximity to the Void Realm, he could clearly feel that the speed of cultivation near the Mage Tower in the Academic State was much faster than in other places in the Northern Realm.

Of course, it might also be because of Taufu.

As his body slowly developed, the dragon eggs he laid now contained much purer magic power than before.

With the effects of both buffs stacking together, Luo Yan felt his meditation efficiency soar like a rocket, with his experience bar nearing the edge of level-up again.

Just as he was pondering whether to continue meditating in the afternoon, the young man who had led him to the dormitory earlier came looking for him again.

"Your Highness! The council has arranged a laboratory for you! It's on the 40th floor of the Tower of Great Sage!" Standing outside the elevator entrance, Assistant Keji's face beamed with excitement as he looked at Prince Colin and continued, "When would be convenient for you? I can take you to have a look!"

"No day is better than today. Let's go," Luo Yan smiled, gesturing for him to lead the way.

Under the earnest guidance of Assistant Keji, the two of them passed through the expansive Scholar Square and ascended the elevator powered by floating stones, soon arriving at a newly refurbished, enormous laboratory.

"...This used to belong to a master skilled in making magic puppets. That gentleman moved away, and this lab was vacated. We tidied it up for you, but some puppet parts were left behind and haven't been dealt with. Professor Hector said you might be interested, so I kept them for you. If you don't need them, just let me know, and I can handle it!"

"Thank Professor Hector for his kindness on my behalf. I quite like this gift, and there's no need to get rid of them. I can tinker with them when I have time." Luo Yan said with a smile, then glanced around at the exceptionally spacious laboratory.

The lab's decor looked antique, radiating a strong academic atmosphere. Row upon row of heavy oak lab benches extended through the wide space, neatly arranged with precision brass instruments and gleaming glass ware, as well as puppet parts stored in wooden boxes.

Tall bookshelves reached the ceiling, although most were empty, their scale was apparent, enough to accommodate hundreds of expert laboratory personnel conducting conventional magical research simultaneously.

"Glad you like it!"

Assistant Keji smiled bashfully, leading Luo Yan on a tour around the laboratory. Towards the end, his eyes suddenly bore a hint of apology, and he spoke softly.

"Just... Your Highness, there's one thing I need to convey on behalf of Professor Hector. The application process for the 'Void Realm' research permit is seriously quite cumbersome, and the council will need some more time..."

At this point, he quickly added.

"But rest assured, the professor has made progress! Especially since recently Professor Arist also petitioned to the council, asserting it's an opportunity to showcase the Academic State's latest research achievements to the Empire. It might even grab the Holy City's attention, earning more resources for the Academic State."

Luo Yan raised his eyebrow slightly, speaking with interest.

"And Professor Arist is?"

To him, it was an unfamiliar name.

"Arist Thorne! He's also a great gentleman!" Assistant Keji's cheeks flushed with excitement as he introduced, "He has a stellar reputation in the Tower of Great Sage and is a leading figure in the fields of Void Realm exploration and Source Power research! If you wish to learn about his theories, I recommend his book 'Star Power and Magic Transmission's Isomorphism Hypothesis,' where many of his academic achievements are documented!"

Luo Yan nodded with a smile.

"I will."

It seems this Professor Arist is quite well-liked at the Tower of Great Sage.

As for why he would voluntarily offer a favor, Luo Yan could speculate three possibilities, the biggest being that he perceived Professor Hector couldn't keep what's left of the Void Realm.

This was quite obvious.

As for any other motives Professor Arist might have, he wasn't keen on pondering too much and didn't particularly care.

Being a Prince of the Empire with real power, he just needed to ring the bell in his hand lightly when hungry.

It's strange to say.

Whether it's Professor Hector or Professor Arist, these "sharp-minded" academics seem to always like to pick up what others left behind?

"Moreover, Your Highness, I have a suggestion."

Assistant Keji hesitated for a moment before speaking softly.

"You can first casually declare a research topic and apply for the council's ten thousand Gold Coin research funding allocated to you. This money is entirely at your disposal, and you can modify the funding's purpose once you have a genuine project you'd like to pursue in the future. It's perfectly procedural; other professors do the same."

Although he felt the Prince probably wouldn't care about a modest sum, considering the previous tip, he thought it best to remind the Prince.

Luo Yan smiled upon hearing this and replied gladly.

"Then please help me apply."

He indeed wasn't short of this amount, but what's wrong with accepting funding that comes knocking?