The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1417 410: Magic Energy Conservation Law (Part 3)

Luo Yan blew at the floating tea leaves in his cup and casually asked.

"What's wrong?"

James sighed heavily, put the paper back on the table, and smiled bitterly as he spoke.

"I... just feel a little regretful."

After a pause, he looked at the paper on the table with a complicated expression, and continued.

"Even this great achievement, enough to be immortalized in Magic History, isn't enough to impress the sages atop the High Tower... I think, coming back here may have no meaning for me."

Completing the Magic Energy Conservation Law is his life's pursuit.

And the formula established on the paper before him not only perfectly fills the missing pieces of the "Magic Energy Conservation Law," but also provides a theoretical foundation for further energy conservation and "transformation between different forms of energy."

If even such results cannot catch the eye of the reviewers of the Sage Report, then no matter how much effort he puts in, it seems to be in vain.

Seeing the despondent James, Luo Yan didn't comfort him, but after some thought, he spoke.

"Truth doesn't become truth just because it claims to be truth, and a sage doesn't become a sage just because he claims to be one. Mr. James, I tell my students, when you're feeling lost, trust your judgment and simply be yourself... now, I'd like to convey this same sentiment to you."

"Since you acknowledge it's a remarkable work, I think... completing it would be more meaningful than complaining and being dejected. What do you think?"

James was slightly startled, and in those eyes dimmed by disappointment, there seemed to be a spark rekindled by these words.

Complete it...

Wasn't the reason he returned to complete that unfinished research?

If he were seeking worldly benefits or public praise, in the Rhode Kingdom he could achieve more with his magic!

Why bother coming back here?

He looked at the young prince before him, expression touched like never before, suddenly standing up from his chair.

Gazing at the surprised expression of Prince Colin, he bowed deeply.

"Thank you, Your Highness, you've helped me find direction in life when I was once lost. If there truly are divine beings in this world, I think... this must be their will."

Looking at James' earnest expression, Luo Yan gradually restrained his surprise and nodded in genuine comfort.

"It's my honor to help a scholar of great potential; I believe the future Tower of Great Sage will be different because of your return today."

"Perhaps, though I hold no such grand ambitions," James chuckled, then paused before continuing in a serious tone, "though I'm disappointed with the Tower of Great Sage, if it's you... I'm willing to follow you for a lifetime!"

Seeing his declaration of loyalty, Luo Yan chuckled.

"I'm glad you feel that way, but... to be honest, I probably won't be here much longer."

James raised his head in astonishment.

"What?!"

Wait—

Weren't you the one who called me back?

What do you mean by not staying long?!

James certainly wouldn't question the prince like that, but the bewildered look on his face clearly expressed those words.

Luo Yan sighed and spoke softly.

"The situation has changed, and the letter you received arrived too late, meanwhile many things have happened. But don't worry, even though I might not stay here long, I'll make sure to reinstate your position before I leave... and the Magic Science Laboratory, your former lab, you can continue your research there, even if I'm not around, it won't be affected."

He intended to have Miss Castellion take over the laboratory.

She, like him, wasn't suited as a scholar, but as a lord, providing shelter for scholars was well within her capabilities.

He spent considerable time cultivating connections between her and the apprentices, and now this work was complete.

Unaware of what had happened during this period, James stared blankly at the prince for a long time before uttering.

"But... why?"

"For similar reasons to yours," Luo Yan's gaze drifted out the window toward the unchanging snowy landscape, "perhaps I'll pass by here again, but ultimately, I don't belong here. Either I leave myself, or... just wait for others to force me out, wouldn't it be more dignified?"

He didn't further explain, only took out a finely crafted business card from his pocket.

The front of the card was embossed with gold, reading "Roxey Colin," and the back had a concise yet accurate map of the Gana Continent.

"Our world is vast, the Northern Wilderness is just the tip of the iceberg. If one day you truly can't remain here, you can also take your project to Withered Wood Port and find me."

Luo Yan smiled as he placed the card in James's trembling hand, "Give this card to the Governor there, he'll take you to see me."

After a pause, he adopted a serious tone as he continued.

"Before that, I hope you can stay here, continue completing your theories, and provide guidance from the Mage's perspective to those immature students of mine."

"'Science' can go on without Colin, but it cannot be without them... uh, you might not know what Science is, but you can ask my students, and they'll tell you."

James indeed didn't understand this first-time-heard term, but he sensed the unprecedentedly serious entrustment in the prince's tone.

He took a deep breath, placed his right hand, accustomed to wielding a magic wand, on his chest, and saluted solemnly like a Knight of the Rhode Kingdom.

"Your Highness, I swear in the name of Saint Sis! I will certainly fulfill your command and continue along the path you've directed for me!"

"A pledge in your own name will suffice." Luo Yan nodded with a smile, looking into those devout eyes, and continued, "I anticipate your future achievements—"

"And our future reunion!"