The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1266 - 374: Talents Abound in the Academic State (Part 3)

Even Professor Hector, sitting in the back row, couldn't help but clap his hands, though he quickly lowered them.

He had sneaked in to listen to the lecture, not wanting Colin to notice him there.

Skein nodded, half-understanding, and sat back down.

Although to this day, Prince Colin has yet to provide a clear definition of science, Skein seemed to vaguely grasp what it really was.

For example, the teachings of Professor Arist were not science.

But rather religion.

That gentleman would discuss with him why the sky is green, but wouldn't discuss whether the sky is indeed green, when it is green, and which light lasts longer and illuminates a wider area.

But Prince Colin is different.

He tells his students, you should have your own thoughts, including contemplating what science is. You should be explorers of knowledge, not blinded or bound by dogma under the guise of knowledge, using your life's learning to prove snow isn't snow, the High Tower isn't high, playing wit with sophistry.

The seed planted in his heart began to sprout.

And it's not just him!

Hope ignited in the eyes of hundreds of mages sitting in the lecture hall, like torches being lit up.

At this moment, the Bell Sound for the end of class rang.

Luo Yan glanced at the time and spoke with a smile.

"Returning to our previous topic, I now need you to go back and think about how to use the principles of science to improve the Magic you're familiar with."

"You don't need to create new magic, just use the spells you're most familiar with! Make something that originally required Bronze Level Spell to accomplish, doable with less or even a level lower magic!"

"This question is worth one credit! Students not enrolled in my class can also share your thoughts and submit your assignments to my assistant."

Looking at the bustling classroom, Luo Yan continued in a teasing tone.

"Additionally, for those students who didn't attend class today, please tell them for me. You don't need to attend every session of my class, but don't miss out on the free credits... After all, many of you are here for that, am I right?"

Good-natured laughter spread across the classroom.

In this friendly atmosphere, Luo Yan announced the end of the class, then signaled the assistant waiting by the side that he could call it a day, even though his work had just begun.

He's got a busy time ahead...

The students poured out of the classroom like a tide, excitedly conversing and carrying their discussions into the public library of the Tower of Great Sage.

Watching the emptied rows of bookshelves, the elderly librarian had a completely baffled expression, his eyes wide open, muttering to himself.

"This is ridiculous! The book 'Early First Epoch Arithmetic Theory and Magic Array Design Research' in Section Seventh District B, the dust on it is older than me, yet it's been borrowed out completely! When did these brats become interested in archaeology?!"

Standing next to the librarian, the young assistant replied softly, "It's probably because of Master Colin's science class, sir. I heard it started because of a paper, now all the young folks at the Tower of Great Sage are studying his 'science'..."

The library at the Tower of Great Sage is very rich in its collection, not only housing magic works but also some books recording niche knowledge unrelated to magic.

This knowledge usually doesn't garner much interest, only some mages engaged in archaeological research occasionally borrow them for a look, thus the library maintains only a small stock.

Faced with the suddenly explosive demand for books, the collection was quickly overwhelmed by the rush.

"Science... ha ha..."

The librarian sneered discontentedly, muttering, "I just don't understand why the Imperial Prince would be interested in such mundane tricks and gimmicks."

True strength has always been bound to the soul.

No matter how much that prince uses sophistry, peasants' firearms will never defeat nobles' magic wands, it's been this way for the past thousand years!

"Maybe... the Holy City behind the prince has some plans?" The young assistant said uncertainly.

Rumor has it that Hell recently came up with a thing called the Magic Crystal Cannon, which can be operated by just a few goblins, causing a lot of trouble for the Imperial frontline troops.

The Empire has long been critical of the Academic State's slow research progress on the Magic Crystal Cannon, and it's unclear if the prince's arrival is related to this matter.

The librarian pursed his lips, dismissing thoughts of such distant matters.

"Whatever he's up to, wait and see, this trend won't last long!"

However, unbeknownst to him, the "trend" brought by Prince Colin not only showed no sign of weakening over time, but rather quietly took root and sprouted in every corner of the Tower of Great Sage.

In a corner of the public training ground at the Tower of Great Sage, two magic apprentices with Bronze Level capabilities were pondering over a dummy target.

Both of them are Prince Colin's students, currently studying the homework assigned by the prince—"how to accomplish the greatest tasks with the least magic power."

As they were most skilled in the Fireball Technique, naturally, they took "enhancing the power of Fireball Technique" as the topic for tackling the assignment.