I Created Scientific Magic

Chapter 97: Chapter 86 Every Law is a Lesson Written in Blood

At dusk, Lynn, under Laud’s earnest farewell, left the southern district.

The moment he stepped out of the narrow alleyway, the bustling and prosperous central square presented itself before his eyes.

The wide streets teemed with the constant flow of carriages and horses, a throng of people bustling about, a scene of noisy prosperity. A massive airship sailed over the city, igniting bursts of laughter and playful chases among the children.

Although Ralph’s death had dealt a significant blow to the half-bodied folks, life had to go on.

This vibrant and peaceful sight contrasted sharply with the decay and chaos of the southern district.

However, Lynn currently lacked the energy, and certainly the ability, to concern himself with those destitute people ravaged by magic; his mind was preoccupied with planning his next move.

Starting the investigation with that Wizard Apprentice who attempted to steal the airship blueprints seemed like a good choice. Beyond the matter of the airship, Lynn was even keener to learn about the organization known as “Bloodthorn.”

Not only because he wanted to acquire a “Magic Source” through this channel, but Lynn also sought to understand how a Wizard Apprentice managed to advance in class and whether there were other methods to become a full-fledged wizard…

Perhaps his entrance into the southern district had been too conspicuous; in the following days, Lynn received no messages from Laud.

There was also no news coming from the city guards.

Lynn was not surprised by this; considering what Laud had said and the chaotic situation in the southern district, the so-called city guards were probably deeply entangled with those magic workshops.

If he pressed them further, the most likely outcome would be that Lea would find and eliminate that Wizard Apprentice to give him closure, with little chance of continuing the investigation.

Since there was no useful information, Lynn had no choice but to temporarily settle his mind and continue with his daily routine as a professor, teaching magic and conducting research while also gradually accumulating his magic power to its limit.

Not until the morning of the third day did Lynn, armed with numerous materials, prepare to do something—that was to apply for academic funding!

Whether it was researching magic or establishing an information network, money was needed in almost all aspects.

Considering that a single airship had already attracted covetous attention, Lynn had no intention of bringing out more novelties for the time being.

Therefore, to obtain a substantial amount of funds in a short time, he could only start with academic funding.

This time, he prepared to make a large financial request for 100 magic gold coins!

While the amount was rather large, what did they say? To open a window, you must first suggest tearing off the roof!

However, Lynn’s plan fell through before it even began, as Philip looked at the lengthy teaching plan, shook his head with a wry smile, and said, “You’re a bit late, Professor Lynn, Master Helram has not been in the academy these past few days.”

“Such a coincidence?” Lynn couldn’t help but frown.

“Remember the spiritual energy apprentice you brought back?” Philip asked.

“Bai Ge?” Lynn certainly hadn’t forgotten about this matter; he had even visited the person once in the infirmary, still sealed in a block of ice just like before.

“Indeed, last night Master Helram left with the young girl; she’s probably gone to Wizard City,” Philip said, not entirely sure.

Lynn nodded, then hesitated for a moment and asked with some confusion, “Professor Philip, there’s something I’ve been wondering about. Master Helram seems to be rather concerned about this matter.”

Bai Ge was only an ordinary apprentice recruited by Kro within the Sekas Empire, and logically, she shouldn’t have any connection with a grand wizard.

“Perhaps it’s because of Iyeta…” Philip ventured uncertainly.

“Iyeta? This academy?” Lynn paused; he couldn’t quite see how the welfare of Bai Ge could be related to the academy.

“No, I’m referring to Master Helram’s daughter— Iyeta, a child with great magic talent. She bore some resemblance to that halfling girl, but unfortunately, she became involved with magic too early. Her mind wasn’t mature enough, and she died in a magic accident… So when he saw this spiritual energy user named Bai Ge, perhaps it stirred some emotions,” Philip said with a note of regret.

Indeed, the academy’s rule that students must be at least twelve years old to enroll is also related to this—to prevent unnecessary magic accidents.

Lynn nodded, understanding why Helram would be so tolerant of a troublesome halfling girl with no magic talent; it was a case of loving the house and its crow.

Since the grand wizard was not around, Lynn had no choice but to put away the long list of teaching supplies; the requisition slips for hundreds of gold coins were not something these professors could decide upon.

“By the way, Professor Philip, I heard that many magic workshops in the southern district are using the poor as experimental subjects. Is that true? This seems to be in violation of the council’s regulations…” Lynn asked probing the subject, recalling what he had seen and heard in the southern district the day before.

Reliance on Laud’s word alone was not enough to convince him, and Lynn was more curious to know how Master Helram, the actual ruler of this port city, viewed all this. Surely he couldn’t be kept in the dark?

“Even if some practices do not conform to the regulations, what of it? The majority of the poor involved in magic experiments volunteer; no one can stop them. Those who wish to gain the power of magic must necessarily pay a price!” Philip’s tone was somewhat indifferent.

Elemental, Shaping, Magic Potion, Alchemy — none of these magical disciplines were easy to develop.

For example, merging different elements sometimes results in unimaginable destruction, each magic potion developed requires a vast number of test subjects, Shaping magic involves dissecting and studying the construction of magic creatures, and even a slight mistake in drawing an Array during alchemy could have unimaginable consequences.

Almost every year there are wizards who die in magic experiments, and protective measures taken in advance can’t prevent all accidents.

Naturally, it is the apprentice assistants and the poor involved in the experiments who suffer more casualties.

The past century has been considered good; in fact, each of the magic council’s regulations is a lesson written in blood…

Lynn found himself speechless for a moment. In this chaotic other world, it was clear that one could not expect wizards to value human life all that much.

“Professor Lynn, there’s someone outside the academy looking for you. Shall I allow them in?” While the two were talking, a small head suddenly peeked out from the door, little hands gripping the door frame, as the voice asked.

Seeing that familiar and cute face, Lynn smiled and nodded, “Lydia, could you please take them to my room? I’ll be there shortly.”

If he wasn’t mistaken, it must be the subordinate Laud sent to get in touch.

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