The Mighty Dragons Are Dead

The honest Liszt was at that moment patiently listening to the Sea Sprite Ake's feedback on his book, "The Conjectures on the Nexus of the Magic Net, Elves, and Dragons". He had shared many speculations about the magic web with Ake, so immediately after finishing the book, Ake was able to provide feedback.

"Brother, Ake thinks the magic web is not actually a 'web'; it ought to be considered a 'field', although it indeed forms nodes as Brother has described, similar to a spider's web," said Ake.

"A field?"

Liszt was slightly puzzled. He indeed had discussed the concept of an electromagnetic field with Ake because compasses also exist in this world. When explaining why compass needles point north, he had used the concept of Earth's magnetic field. He then incidentally explained electromagnetic fields, including concepts like electricity generation through magnetism and electromagnetic induction.

He hadn't expected Ake not only to remember the concept of a field but also to apply it to the magic web.

She continued, "Brother has said that if an object moves within a magnetic field, it can cut across magnetic lines of force, thereby generating an electric current."

"Yes, I did say that," Liszt responded somewhat vaguely.

In truth, having graduated many years ago and not having touched a physics book since, his grasp of many physical concepts had blurred, and he was unsure whether his explanations had been correct. If he had not intended to spur Ake's recognition of truth, he would have been genuinely embarrassed to present such half-baked knowledge.

Getting a concept wrong would make him look foolish.

"So, Ake believes the magic web is a field that envelops our world, and casting spells is the equivalent of using magic arrays to 'cut magnetic lines of force', with magic being the 'electric current' phenomenon produced by 'electromagnetic induction'."

Such an explanation.

Seemed very pseudoscientific.

Liszt couldn't help but inquire, "Ake, what grounds do you have for these deductions?"

Ake shook her head: "There's not enough evidence to prove this point for now, but Ake has been reading a great deal of magic books recently, has heard Brother discuss many profound pieces of knowledge, and has been studying a lot of natural magic. There are many insights fermenting in my mind."

Then.

She expressed her frustration, "The concept of the magic web as a field is my vague conjecture; it's just that I can't prove whether the magic web is a web or a field... Brother, now I have mastered a lot of knowledge but don't know how to deal with it, as many theories conflict with each other."

An idea flashed in Liszt's mind: "Ake, why don't you learn to write a book with me!"

"Huh?"

"Write a book. All magicians do this; even those magic apprentices who can only cast the Fireball Technique understand the importance of publishing a book. You're already a Grand Magician; apart from a few casting plans, you haven't authored any magic books yet. Now, you should properly sort out your thoughts and turn them into a book."

As a historian, magical theoretician, Dou Qi theoretician, sociologist, musician, and playwright, Liszt possessed extensive experience in authoring books.

As a sociologist, he had meticulously studied this world's social system, identifying five classes — the upper-class Noble Landlords; upper-middle class Magicians, Knights, Officials, and Artists; middle class Technicians, Mercenaries; lower-middle class Castle Servants, Craftsmen, Merchants, Workers; and the bottom class Serfs.

As a historian, even though his "Dragons Fight in the Wild" had stagnated, after reading numerous knight's novels and magic books, he had already organized a comprehensive civilizational context. He had also made several historical inventions to fill the significant historical gaps of this world. Once published, they were certain to provide ample material for future historians.

As a musician, his "Liszt's Piano Collection," which included only a few pieces like "To Alice," "Accompanying You," and "The Swan of Saint-Saens," might not showcase proficient piano skills. But every time he played the piano, hordes of noble ladies eagerly threw themselves at him.

As long as he continued to delve into it, becoming the Piano King was just a matter of time.

As a playwright, he had yet to publish any plays, but under his guidance, a new type of drama that took the form of stage plays began to gain popularity beyond Coral Island.

As a magic theorist, his "Theory of Tri-State Magic Arrays and Reality Interaction," "Unification Theory of Triangle Theory and Magic Array Structure," and the latest "The Conjectures on the Nexus of the Magic Net, Elves, and Dragons" would undoubtedly make their mark in the history of magic development.

As a Dou Qi theorist, it was even more impressive. His book, "The Earth Chronicle of Liszt," had become a treasured heirloom of the Tulip Family. While Liszt's study of medicine had not been made public, his innovative approach, summarizing the essence of medicine with a scientific method, was astonishing.

And now he was in the process of creating an even more amazing "Liszt's Dragon Taming Manual."

Once completed, it would surely shake heaven and earth.

At this moment, Liszt, adorned with many titles, solemnly analyzed, "Writing books is not a waste of time. It is through authorship that I better summarize my research findings, sort out my thoughts, and make scattered ideas organized, thereby gaining more inspiration."

After his explanation, Acherloides Truth couldn't help but nod seriously, "Mm, brother is right. Ake has learned so much knowledge without organizing it. It's time to compile it into books!"

"Good, I look forward to your publication. The White Paper Workshop in my domain is currently developing new paper. I'll use it to publish your book when the time comes. Let more people know the name Acherloides Truth."

"Hehe, thank you, brother."

...

Ake had not yet thoroughly studied Natural Magic and was already set on writing books. Her days were busy, with no time left for swimming in the sea.

Luckily, she had another task, which was to visit Dodo Island every few days to catch a large amount of fish for the Little Fire Dragon. This journey was her best relaxation, embracing the sea and cleansing her soul. After returning, she had to continue her magic research, write books, and organize knowledge.

Liszt was also busy, although he often busied himself with random tasks.

Having just left Ake, he went to the Mage Tower and handed his latest work to Chris Truth for reference, topped with the issue of whether the Magic Web is more appropriately termed a 'web' or a 'field'—he had grown too lazy to research whether it was a web or a field and left the matter to Ake and Chris to figure out.

As a magic theorist, he only needed to propose a theory. The rest was up to the magic experimentalists to prove.

Chris had little understanding of the Magic Web, and this theoretical work shocked her profoundly, causing her to bury herself in it, unable to respond for a long time.

Liszt had no time to waste here.

He received notice from Captain Kostor that "Sunset", the Sky Ship, which had been repaired and remodeled in the dockyard, was finally finished and ready for a trial voyage out at sea.

As a three-masted sailing vessel, Sunset would become the flagship of the Black Horse Island fleet for the foreseeable future.

Therefore, as a landowner, Liszt naturally would participate in this distant sea trial voyage—the route had been determined, setting sail directly from New Harbor to the port of Coral City for resupply, then circling around Coral Island before returning to Black Horse Port. Explore more stories with My Virtual Library Empire