The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1330 - 389: Epoch-Making Equation_3

What on earth was I just thinking about?

She felt deeply ashamed of her thoughts!

Ophelia quietly withdrew.

With her head lowered, clutching the Advanced Mathematics textbook to her chest, she felt for the first time the weight of something called "wisdom."

At the same time, a trace of unwillingness surged in her heart.

If Ilana can do it—

There's no reason Miss Castellion can't!

One day, she too will reach the top of this High Tower!

By her own strength!

...

Noticing Ophelia's quiet departure from the corner of his eye, a barely perceptible smile tugged at the corner of Luo Yan's mouth as he leaned back against the chair.

It seems that my earlier "praise" did have an impact on this Duchess's heart; she will probably spend more time on mathematics in the future.

He cleared his throat and continued speaking to the dumbfounded Ilana.

"A great discovery deserves a name of its own. Ilana Otavia, this is your honor."

He paused, then solemnly and gravely declared.

"Let's call it... the 'Otavia Equation'!"

After all, this world doesn't have Euler or Lagrange, and transplanting names from Earth would only cause confusion.

Luo Yan had thought Ilana would be very excited, but to his surprise, her flushed yet cool face suddenly lowered.

After a long silence, she suddenly looked up at Colin, sitting behind the desk, with sincere eyes, and spoke.

"Your Highness, I... have a request."

"Oh? What request?" Luo Yan spoke kindly, his fingers interlaced on his lap.

Ilana spoke softly.

"Completing this equation wasn't my effort alone. Without your guidance and the mathematical methods you taught me... I could never have found it so quickly."

Although she had completed the equation independently, she always felt that this easygoing prince knew about its existence from the start.

So much so that when he encouraged her to explore in this direction, he used the same tone as giving "homework assignments."

Although he himself may not have noticed it, she could clearly see the calmness behind his gentle gaze...

And it was because she believed the formula must exist that she was able to find it so quickly in the ocean of numbers.

She couldn't accept taking all the glory alone, either emotionally or rationally.

Luo Yan smiled at the determined Ilana.

"I can't quite agree with that. I did give you some guidance, but that doesn't mean it wasn't your achievement. Ilana, you can be more confident. I'm very pleased that you've used the tools I've given you to such great effect. I've assigned similar topics to many, but you're the first, and the only one, who truly integrated the knowledge I taught."

"I understand... but your proposal still makes me feel uneasy. Please forgive my immaturity and audacity." Pausing, Ilana looked at him with fervent and determined eyes, softly making her request, "I just want to know if I can... put your surname in front?"

"Let's call it the 'Colin-Otavia Path Optimization Equation'!"

She almost begged as she said these words, as if implying that if he didn't agree, she wouldn't write the paper.

Seeing Ilana's earnest expression, Luo Yan was momentarily surprised, then couldn't help but laugh.

For a God, this bit of vanity actually didn't matter.

Anyway, when people study her life in the future, they couldn't avoid his name and the "science" school he led.

The Divine Chosen wouldn't take away from a God's glory; they are a shared existence. Long ago, he was also puzzled why the Divine didn't enjoy all the Power of Faith alone, but as he traveled this path, he gradually understood the secret of Becoming a God was actually in "sharing."

However, if just nodding could reassure a smart young lady, of course he wouldn't mind fulfilling her wish.

After all, this world is still in the feudal era, and the flame of enlightenment is just igniting. Without enough backing, even real gold could be buried in the dust of reality.

Originally, he had prepared Ophelia as her support.

Unfortunately, the speed of genius is just too fast; while Miss Castellion was just learning the calculus of variations, Ilana had already reached the finish line.

Seeing Ilana's serious face, Luo Yan shrugged slightly, speaking in a teasing voice.

"Looks like future students will have another name to remember."

Ilana was a bit stunned but quickly understood Prince Colin's words, and a genuine joyous smile bloomed on her cool face.

He agreed!

But soon after, she seemed to think of something, and suddenly felt embarrassed, scratching her slightly reddened cheek with a finger.

Would having two names seem too deliberate?

Perhaps add another one...

Of course, this thought only lasted two seconds in her mind before dissipating, because there really was no third person involved in this project.

She couldn't lie.

"So... should I go write the paper?" Ilana said softly.

"Go ahead," Luo Yan nodded happily, "I look forward to your work."

"Hmm... um, this is my first time... writing this kind of paper. If I don't understand something, may I ask you for help?"

"Of course, I'd be happy to assist."

Watching Ilana's departing figure, Luo Yan wore a smile of approval, directing the teapot on the table to pour himself a cup of tea.

A groundbreaking law that could overthrow the existing foundation of magic theory in the Academic State was born in this small laboratory in an almost peaceful manner.

Of course—

At their inception, almost all great discoveries are unlikely to be well received by conservative viewpoints.

It's not easy to shake the High Tower.

Ilana would probably face setbacks, and even with his name, it wouldn't change the fact that the paper was written by an apprentice.

But... so what?

True gold will shine anywhere, even if not in the Academic State, it will on his territory.

He never intended to keep his treasured apprentices on these snowy plains forever.

Much like the diamond he gave Mr. Andes, it was merely bait for a long-term gain.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps from afar interrupted Luo Yan's thoughts.

Assistant Keji, as usual, rushed into the laboratory like the wind, running straight to his desk, panting heavily.

"Your Highness!"

Before Keji could speak, Luo Yan looked up, wearing a knowing smile.

"Hector sent you, didn't he?"

Keji, just about to speak, froze, then embarrassedly scratched his head.

"Yes, Master. He said the latest council decision is related to you and asked you to meet him in his office when you have time. Or you could set a place and he'll come to you. He seemed in good spirits, so it must be good news."

Luo Yan raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"Understood, tell him to wait for me for a bit, I'll be over before dusk."