After reaching the maximum level, my "soft rice system" finally arrived.

Chapter 71 The Arcane Throne, the Pioneer of the Quantum Age

"Energy quantum, or rather, quantum mechanic—"

"This is not a kind of physical particle that exists in the prime material plane, such as molecules or atoms, as we wizards usually understand it."

"It is a physical concept that describes matter, or the smallest unit of arcane energy."

"What the teacher called the quantum realm, while conflicting with the classical arcane system that we wizards have been learning since childhood, is by no means irreconcilable."

"The only problem is that the classical arcane system can only encompass the macroscopic dimension..."

"The arcane theories of the quantum realm are tools and methods used to help us further explore the truth in the microscopic dimension."

"The microscopic and macroscopic dimensions cannot be understood using the same arcane model, hence the emergence of the quantum realm..."

Inside the Arcane Hall, Charles waved his hand gently from the podium.

Behind him, the magical light screen formed by countless words gradually dissipated.

Charles bowed to the crowd below and then stepped down from the stage.

And at this moment——

The entire Arcane Hall was still shrouded in deep silence.

Countless high-ranking wizards were still pondering in their own mental worlds, considering the theory about energy quanta that Charles had previously proposed.

Charles's explanation of the quantum realm wasn't very in-depth, after all, it's an extremely complex field, and even in Charles's previous life, he hadn't fully explored it.

However, Sharl's brief speech did indeed lay the most basic outline and framework for this unfamiliar and unprecedented field of arcane magic.

It has built a door for countless wizards, transcending the macroscopic dimension and leading to the microscopic quantum realm...

Wizards only need to peek through that deep door to see the quantum realm behind it... a magnificent new world that is beyond reason and yet incredibly dreamlike.

His deep contemplation kept many wizards completely unaware of Charles's departure.

Snapped--

pop-

A single, thin clap broke the silence in the Arcane Hall.

At the back of the audience, Eisveta, dressed in a pristine white dress, stood up. She looked at Ciel with her beautiful crimson eyes and clapped earnestly.

Her actions also inspired the wizards around her.

At first, the applause that followed was tinged with a hint of hesitation—

But soon, the applause coalesced into a stream...

It turned into cheers as loud as the mountains and the sea.

.......

"To be frank... Your Excellency Charles..."

"I don't like your theory, I really don't..."

"Unconsciously, I wanted to find a way to deny it..."

An elderly dwarf with white hair approached from the judging panel.

He had regained his composure and was no longer the red-faced, furious dwarf warrior he had been before. Instead, he had returned to his previous amiable demeanor.

Even so, a hint of surprise and doubt still lingered in Norton's aged eyes.

Furthermore, there was his admiration and respect for Charles.

"but......"

"After you forcibly suppressed my emotional fluctuations... and I was able to set aside the interference of my hormones, emotions, self-interest, and personal subjective stance..."

"After I completed my independent deduction from the perspective of a pure arcane sorcerer, solely from an arcane standpoint... I have to admit—"

"Even if your proposed viewpoint on energy quanta still needs to be completed..."

"But it is undoubtedly the closest to the essence of arcane magic so far, and also the closest to the truth."

"Therefore, I must apologize to you, Lord Charles..."

"Because of my personal arrogance, stubbornness, and prejudice stemming from my own seniority..."

"It almost made me—"

"Like those extreme believers who sent the scholars who proposed the heliocentric theory to the stake, they are like burying their heads in the sand, unwilling to face reality, and even nearly hindering the progress of arcane magic."

Norton lowered his head slightly, his words filled with sincere apology.

Because they consider themselves arcane authorities, they subconsciously refute views that contradict their own.

Such behavior is undoubtedly a step backward in history, and how is it any different from that of fanatics who send those who put forward new ideas to the stake?

However, despite Norton's guilty look, Charles's voice remained calm.

"That's normal, Senior Norton..."

"Arcane magic is arcane magic, and wizardry is wizardry."

"Arcane magic can be performed without emotion, but it is by no means the entirety of a wizard's art..."

“Every wizard has their own joys and sorrows, loves and hates... This is what makes each wizard a living, breathing individual, building the Tower of Darkness and the brilliant wizarding civilization of the Western Continent.”

"I will pursue arcane arts, but I will not lose my humanity for the sake of arcane arts..."

"If it really turns out like that... then what's the difference between it and those magical constructs that only act according to predetermined rules?"

He listened as Ciel's answer rang in his ears.

Norton sighed softly in his heart.

"I once thought that the path of arcane magic had no age limit, or even quite the opposite..."

"The more one accumulates, the more arcane knowledge one reads, and the stronger one becomes. Therefore, the only condition that can limit a wizard's power is lifespan."

But now it seems...

"Perhaps, I was wrong..."

As the holder of the "Crown of Magic" and the founder of the classical elemental magic field, Norton never felt that he was inferior to anyone in the field of arcane magic; at most, it was just a matter of different research directions.

After all, his achievements in the arcane realm are something that even many legendary mages have never accomplished, so he has every reason to be proud.

but--

After personally experiencing a debate with Shire today, Norton had to admit...

Only a new generation of young wizards like the other side, who do not worship past successes, can break free from the shackles of past successes and open up such a terrifying and amazing new arcane realm.

The old dwarf looked at the sunlight outside the window and uttered a soft sigh.

"I......"

"Maybe I'm really getting old..."

.......

On the other side, Akshia was also waiting for Sharl.

"After I began to try to understand your theory... I could feel signs of a breakthrough in my own spiritual ocean."

"Within about three weeks, I will be able to complete this breakthrough and achieve a new leap in my strength as a wizard."

Because of the Ice Elf's racial talent called "Heart of Ice," Akshia was much calmer than Norton, her voice still cold and clear.

She looked directly at Charles with her icy blue eyes: "I owe you one more time."

"Then I'll book my payment in advance—"

Since Akshia had spoken, Sharl naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony.

He comes from the School of Evocation, and his strength lies in the control of energy and magic. Although he also has a thorough understanding of elemental magic through the rules of the atomic realm...

However, lacking practical experience, they are certainly not as skilled as Akshia, a legendary mage who has been immersed in ice magic for hundreds of years.

So he readily agreed, saying, "I happen to have some ideas for new forbidden spells for practical use, and I might need your help then."

"it is good."

The ice sprite looked into Sharl's eyes and nodded slightly.

.......

After the commotion caused by the magical outburst by Sharl subsided, the Arcane Council restored order.

at this time--

Snap...

Snap...

The sound of crystal high heels hitting the ground came from the direction of the podium.

Countless wizards turned their gaze toward the source of the sound—

Then they saw the golden elf, dressed in a long black gothic dress, walk step by step up to the top of the platform.

The Black Tower Master, Vimers, is a high elf shrouded in mystery.