Sorcerer: I want to be an Academic Prodigy-Chapter 497 - 495: On the Return to City Tower

Chapter 497: Chapter 495: On the Return to City Tower

Every sorcerer attending the Supreme Council was a top figure in the sorcerer world, and none were daunted by the occasion. The sorcerers took turns speaking about matters of varying importance—some simply reporting on the situation in a certain area, others discussing the progress of various research topics, and so on.

When it came to research topics, the sorcerers always engaged in eager discussions.

At one point, the debate even saw an Arcane Wizard openly refute the Void King sorcerer’s views, bluntly calling the latter’s remarks nonsense and suggesting he better go back and study some more.

For a time, the Truth Hall was both lively and noisy.

“My fellows, I have some good news.”

As the council reached a certain moment, Doradoli seized the opportunity and, without hesitation, stood up to make an announcement to everyone present.

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“Doradoli sorcerer, there’s recent news that your Sky Flow Valley has been researching the teleportation array topic, is that true?” No sooner had he finished speaking, someone immediately queried.

“That’s correct. That’s what I am about to talk about,” Doradoli said with a smile.

“Have you made any progress?”

“Yes, but it wasn’t led by the people from my Sky Flow Valley, and I myself did not directly participate. Ivan Marichardon—a name I’m sure many have heard—actually led the research. He is an Enchantment Master within my School of Space.

“Sorcerer Ivan started a sub-research topic from the original teleportation array project called the ‘Homecoming Tower.’

“Please allow me to introduce the Homecoming Tower project in detail—”

During the following time, Doradoli not only described the Homecoming Tower verbally but also presented documents, test data, scene captures, performance evaluations, etc., to give the sorcerers a general showcase.

Previously, he had declared a state of martial law in Sky Flow Valley.

The other sorcerers had heard of this, but they did not know the specifics of the situation; many thought it was just another futile spectacle. Only now did they realize that substantial achievements had been made—the data spoke for itself.

“Thirty thousand meters, certainly an improvement over the past.”

“Too complicated, not practical for real-world applications.”

“Don’t talk nonsense if you don’t understand; this Homecoming Tower clearly has a lot of potentials, with thirty thousand meters just being a starting point. In the future, it could possibly expand to three hundred thousand meters, or even three million meters.”

“Quark, your statement is exaggerated. Sorcerer Ivan is only a Level 3 Sorcerer; his abilities have limits, and perhaps this thirty thousand meters is his limit.”

Arcane Wizards were neither omniscient nor omnipotent, having their research interests and specializations.

However, once most sorcerers advanced past arcane knowledge, they would explore space energy, differing only in the depth of their inquiry. With teleportation, many had at least dabbled in it.

After hearing Doradoli’s introduction, the sorcerers below quickly started discussing.

“My fellows, I can assure you that thirty thousand meters is certainly not the limit of Sorcerer Ivan’s research. Furthermore, he has clearly expressed his hope that us senior sorcerers would continue to expand upon his framework, to bring the Homecoming Tower into service for our sorcerer world as soon as possible.”

Doradoli let others discuss for a while before speaking again.

At the end, he eagerly volunteered to continue the research.

“As for the practical application concerns that some of you are worried about, Sorcerer Ivan has already envisioned extending this to important fortresses, movable airships, and even some special space magic devices. You really don’t need to worry about that.

“As for the selection of the successor, I am humbly willing—”

“Wait a second, Doradoli, you are too hasty. The topic hasn’t yet been approved for further research; now is not the time to discuss a successor.”

Before he could finish, someone interrupted him.

The introduction had only broadly outlined the situation; much core data remained undisclosed. The potential of the Homecoming Tower was evident—naturally, others were eager to get involved.

“Nonsense! Am I, the President of the School of Space, not qualified to continue researching the achievements of my own school?”

“You misunderstood my point. We should first discuss the feasibility of the topic, then the candidates for future research—don’t mix up the order.”

“Don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to, but don’t even think about it.”

“——”

With some harboring ulterior motives, Doradoli no longer bothered with niceties, giving a direct riposte to each comment.

To this, everyone else acted as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.

In the eyes of outsiders, the supreme council meeting, which seemed almighty and unassailable, was actually spent mostly in debate.

The Truth Hall was isolated from the outside world, and no one could hear the noise inside. The powerful, who usually had to maintain their poise, now had a rare opportunity to abandon decorum altogether; naturally, when it was time to swear, they did, and quite foully at times.

Exhausted from cursing, or having won the argument, they would automatically stop.

In this confrontation concerning the selection of the successor, Doradoli had occupied a great advantage with his many strengths, giving him a sense of overwhelming pride for a moment.

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“Regarding Sorcerer Ivan’s reward, could we perhaps grant him some Truth Gems that he could use soon? Something like twenty or thirty?”

The speaker was Hardy Charosi, who was seated rather near the front, close to the spot reserved for the sorcerers of the Void King. He directed his comment towards them.

The moment he voiced this suggestion, the Truth Hall became exceptionally quiet.

Truth Gems were something that not even Arcane Wizards could craft, and at present, there were only two people in the sorcerer world who could produce them. One was the King of the Long Sky, and it was under his hands that the gems came into being.

The other was the Dragon Flame King.

The Dragon Flame King had mastered the power of flames to an extraordinary extent and was highly skilled at crafting various objects. However, the Truth Gems he produced were clearly inferior in quality to those of the King of the Long Sky.

“I agree, Sorcerer Ivan’s achievements are worthy of such a reward.”

“I concur as well.”

Seeing how earnest Hardy was, Doradoli and Ma Li were the first to catch on and expressed their agreement.

Philomena, too, was present. As the City Lord of the East Capital, she naturally supported her own eminent scholar, echoing the agreement and mentioning some of Ivan’s past achievements.

“I believe it’s inappropriate, the Tower of Return has only been a concept thus far proved useful, and its true efficacy is unknown at this time.”

“Those from the Fitzgerald family, what are you trying to say? The Tower of Return also has Tanaya Fitzgerald’s contribution, are you suggesting that several Level 3 Sorcerers need to give you practical proof of its applicability, an impossible task—where is your face, didn’t you bring it today?”

Where there was support, there was also opposition, with many more choosing to remain neutral.

It was evident that those in favor outnumbered those against.

“I too, do not agree.”

“Fitz—Lord Charosi, why do you not agree?”

Another voice of dissent was heard, and Doradoli instinctively retorted, only to realize the speaker was none other than the King of the Long Sky.

As the original creator of the Truth Gems, there was no doubting the weight of the King of the Long Sky’s words.

“My suggestion is that we allow him to choose a treasure from the Truth Vault. What do you think?” Charosi did not answer Doradoli’s question but instead offered his own view.

When the King of the Long Sky spoke, although many were perplexed, they nevertheless showed support, and there were even more supporters than before.

This left Hardy and Doradoli frustrated, and in the end, the reward was determined to be a selection from the Truth Vault.

To speak frankly, any item in the Truth Vault was invaluable, but as for their use to Ivan, they would clearly not compare to the Truth Gems that could aid in the advancement to Arcane.

Alas, the King of the Long Sky had spoken.

At this point, Hardy and Doradoli were even pondering the engagement, lamenting how affairs of the heart had wronged Ivan, causing him to miss out on a great opportunity.

The Tower of Return was soon set aside, and other matters continued to be brought up at the meeting.

Eventually, this special council meeting was declared over at last. The sorcerers began to leave their seats and head outside the Truth Hall, while others stood up but did not leave.

“Lord Charosi, regarding Ivan, and Tanaya, we have an audacious request, we also—”

“Since it is an audacious request, then there’s no need to mention it in the presence of this sorcerer.”

Facing Hardy and Doradoli, who had approached him, the King of the Long Sky didn’t give the two much face.

Both felt a moment of embarrassment.

This scene undoubtedly caught the attention of many, with some from the Fitzgerald family and the Gardner Family displaying a smile that betrayed their bafflement.

However, the next sentence from the King of the Long Sky froze their smiles.

“As it happens, I also have something to say. Since you both have connections with Sorcerer Ivan, you’d better listen carefully. I intend to betroth Tanaya Fitzgerald to Ivan Marichardon; convey this to him for me.”