EFB Chapter 238 Huge Reward, Changes Before and After, Journal Finally Published
Chapter 238 Huge Reward, Changes Before and After, Journal Finally Published
Chapter 238 Huge Reward, Changes Before and After, Journal Finally Published
A new monthly meeting.
As Ian left the lab, the door next to him opened simultaneously.
When the alchemist Meto saw Ian, he lowered his head somewhat awkwardly.
Medog was still struggling with the idea of repairing the relationship, but he didn't take any action until Ian left.
"Let's mend things after the meeting."
Watching Ian's retreating figure, he slowly thought to himself.
Because Darwin is coming.
So when Ian entered the meeting room, two-thirds of the people were already there.
A group of senior researchers, including Thea, have also arrived.
When Thea saw Ian, she gave him a faint smile.
Ian nodded in response.
This surprised many of the senior researchers standing nearby.
.
It's not just the rumor that Ian cheated out of research funding; their relationship must be strained!
strange!
Under the watchful eyes of many, Ian slowly walked towards the back.
This time, however, there was much less of the benevolent light than before, and many wizards wore scrutinizing expressions.
"You brat, once I find evidence that you swindled project funds, you're dead."
As he passed Nico, his somewhat cloudy eyes fixed on Ian, and he spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
Ian ignored him.
We quickly arrived at the very back and found a seat at random.
A few minutes later, his surroundings were still empty, clearly indicating that the news of his fraudulent scheme had spread like wildfire.
To Ian's surprise, a figure sat down as usual.
"Hayden?"
Ian looked at the novice alchemist in front of him with a strange expression.
"I believe you're not that kind of person," Hayden grinned.
Ian felt a warmth in his heart.
"But I understand you, after all, your opponents Connor and Walsh have both gained quite a few victories recently," he shrugged.
"Oh?" Ian's eyes showed curiosity.
"Connor completed a major mission yesterday, earning 6,000 merit points, bringing his total to 13,000. Walsh did the same, reportedly reaching 8,000 merit points. It's definitely easier to accumulate merit on the front lines!"
Hayden explained it to him.
Ian didn't know.
Looking ahead, he saw Connor, who was also looking at him smugly.
In his view, with this achievement, Ian was no longer able to compare with him.
The gaze shifted.
The search continued, but Walsh's face was not seen; he may still be on the front lines.
Time passes little by little.
The wizards arrived one by one.
Suddenly, the sound in the conference hall abruptly ceased. Looking up, they saw Augusto and Darwin slowly walking in.
Darwin, of course, sat in the center, his expression calm.
Augusto sat down beside him, a slight smile on his face.
The expressions on their faces left many of the wizards present puzzled.
Judging by its appearance.
This doesn't seem like accountability.
With these questions in mind, the meeting slowly began, and Augusto started to summarize the various events and projects of the past month.
Then he slowly began to speak: "Having said all that, I've recently received some reports about certain wizards, saying there are problems with the project. You're all familiar with them, it's Ian..."
His calm voice gave many of the wizards below a jolt.
His gaze involuntarily turned to Ian behind him, while Hayden, standing to the side, also felt uneasy, but gritted his teeth and did not leave.
Augusto did not continue speaking, but instead turned his gaze to Darwin, who was standing to the side.
Everyone's gaze then turned back.
But the unease in my heart grew even stronger.
Could it be that the minister already knows about this? Could it implicate the project team?
For a moment, many wizards actually regretted their decision.
"It's alright, it's alright." Motuo lowered his head even further, but he breathed a sigh of relief.
Nico's eyes lit up, a hint of excitement flashing across them.
Connor thought to himself, "Did they think they had no hope of surpassing me, so they resorted to this irrational method?"
For a moment, various thoughts intertwined in the meeting hall, and everyone couldn't help but look at Darwin, awaiting the final judgment.
Faced with this scene, Darwin slowly spoke: "Regarding this matter, let's make one judgment first: this is a complete fabrication!"
Spread rumors?
A hint of surprise flashed in everyone's eyes.
Then Darwin slowly spoke: "I have come here to commend the achievements of the White Crystal Staff modification project team that Ian is in."
After departmental review, Ian and Thea made significant improvements to the White Crystal Staff, increasing its performance by over 30% and reducing costs by 20% without altering the core materials.
Whoohoo!
Hearing Darwin's words, many alchemists below were dumbfounded.
what?
isn't it?
Was the renovation really successful?
That's a white crystal staff, a white crystal staff that has been improved through generations!
The wizards gaped, their gazes involuntarily turning back to Ian behind them.
The star of a novice alchemist ring on Ian's chest shone brightly, yet it only made all the wizards feel a sense of irony.
A wizard who had been practicing alchemy for less than two years actually managed to do it.
Hayden, standing next to Ian, looked at him with a strange expression.
We're all beginner alchemists, how did you manage to take off so quickly?
"You must be joking." Nico stood there, stunned, his gaze becoming clearer.
"This." Connor's throat moved slightly.
The minister would never lie, but this was something even he couldn't do.
Even his father might not be able to do it.
Oh no, war merits?
His breath hitched.
Sure enough, Darwin paused for a moment, then continued, "The new white crystal staff is about to begin production, in recognition of Ian and Thea's contributions, and also to thank them for setting an example."
Ian will be promoted from Intermediate Researcher to Senior Researcher, and will be rewarded with 10,000 contribution points, 20,000 battle merits, and one minor merit. Thea will be rewarded with 5,000 contribution points and 7,000 battle merits.
10,000 contribution points.
20,000 merits.
Senior Researcher.
Ian below listened with his eyes lighting up. Contribution points, needless to say, have always been a valuable commodity.
In the current environment, battle merits are even more valuable; they can be exchanged for goods, and 20,000 merits have the purchasing power of 30,000 merits.
There's also Xiao Gong.
This is no joke.
Minor merits are a higher level than ordinary battle merits and can be exchanged for items of higher value.
You can exchange for high-level items from the first ring, and even a chance to enter a secret realm.
This was something Ian hadn't expected at all.
There's also the senior researcher status, which grants higher quotas and greater freedom, and even the ability to apply for project teams, etc.
It may seem simple, but the reward this time is quite substantial.
Not to mention the Blood Armor Thorns that Darwin had given Ian in advance.
It's fortunate that this happened during wartime; in peacetime, we would never have received so many rewards.
It's normal that Thea has fewer than him, since Ian is in charge of this project.
Even so, this brought a smile to Thea's face below.
After all, participating in the modification of the white crystal staff is itself a qualification, which will greatly help her development in the Alchemy Department.
Meanwhile, the wizards below listened to the reward.
They also realized that all of this was really true.
"Did he really modify the white crystal staff?"
Nico's gaze shifted as he stared blankly at Ian in the distance.
This is extremely difficult.
Even he couldn't do it.
this....
In an instant, his expression began to change.
"No!"
Connor, on the contrary, suddenly fell from doubt into despair.
Twenty thousand merits, one minor merit.
Wouldn't that kill him?
How can he compete with Ian for a recommendation spot in the Alchemy Department now?
As for the other wizards, they were already in a state of shock.
A novice alchemist's improved white crystal staff.
This dreamlike thing actually happened.
"Boss, you'll have to take me under your wing from now on!" Hayden immediately grabbed Ian's hand and said.
Senior researchers can form project teams and work with different researchers.
The people who follow also have a significant impact on the researchers.
If you follow a genius alchemist like Ian, do you still need to worry about battle merits and contribution points?
The wizard watching from a distance looked on with envy, a pang of regret flashing through his mind.
"I should have apologized to him a long time ago. I was so stupid, so stupid..." Motuo was no longer smug, only full of regret.
But seeing the burning gazes of many wizards, he knew it was probably too late.
"Don't worry, I won't forget you."
Ian looked at Hayden beside him.
"At the same time, I hope everyone can continue to work hard. The enemy we are facing is not so simple. We still need to work hard. Everyone in the project team has increased their contribution points by 1,000 this month. You are all great. Give yourselves a round of applause."
Darwin then stood up and addressed the crowd.
Everyone's eyes lit up.
They hadn't expected to receive a share, but everyone understood that this reward was inextricably linked to Ian.
Therefore, when everyone applauded, their eyes involuntarily turned to Ian.
It was as if they were applauding Ian.
The applause lasted a long time. Darwin bowed his head in acknowledgment and then left first.
Auguste also slowly left.
Instantly, many wizards rushed towards the back, offering their congratulations to Ian.
"I knew it all along, no wonder he's a genius at the academy."
"I'm tough and resilient, adults must consider me as a researcher."
This was the first time Ian had ever felt so surrounded by people in the Alchemy Department, and he nodded to them one by one.
They all made way after the senior researchers arrived.
"Thank you, Ian." Thea reached out and gave Ian a hug.
"It's all thanks to everyone." Ian smiled faintly.
This was no joke. Without Thea's help, he absolutely could not have completed this project in such a short time.
"There's a small salon for alchemists from the Alchemy Department tonight. May I invite you to be my dance partner?" Thea continued, extending the invitation.
"Of course, it would be an honor."
Ian nodded.
Immediately, many wizards present looked on with envy, after all, Thea was the unattainable beauty of the Alchemy Department.
Now it seems that the ice is slowly beginning to thaw on its own?
After Thea left, the senior researchers on the project team got to know Ian one by one.
This was also Ian's first time meeting them.
Starting today, he has gotten to know most of the alchemists in the project team.
And after everyone left.
Then Nico walked over somewhat awkwardly and bowed deeply to Ian!
He then apologized, saying, "I'm very sorry, Ian. I apologize for some of my previous remarks. One of these reports was also made by me."
"It's okay."
Ian shook his head.
He would be furious if his intermediate researcher position were taken away.
Nico hardly ever made things difficult for him, which is perfectly understandable.
"Thank you. I'm always happy to help if you ever need my assistance."
Nico said that he had completely accepted Ian by this point.
Then, Motuo slowly stepped forward, apologizing, and Ian nodded.
Seeing Ian's nonchalant expression, Motuo sighed.
Watching Ian chatting with Hayden beside him, he realized that this was something he had brought upon himself.
soon.
Ian left the conference room.
Ian went to the Resources Department and learned that the monthly allowance for senior researchers had been increased to three thousand.
There are a few more than intermediate researchers.
This made Ian even wealthier, and he wasn't in a hurry to make any war achievements; he could wait and see.
night.
Ian and Thea left the salon.
The moonlight shone on Thea's silver hair, making her look exceptionally beautiful.
Suddenly, without warning, Ian felt a cold touch brush against his face.
soft...
This?
Ian stared in surprise at Thea, who was blushing.
No, where's your aloofness?
"See you tomorrow!"
She said something and left quickly, as if she was a little embarrassed.
Is she just aloof in public?
Ian smiled and shook his head.
the next day.
Ian saw Thea again, but it was as if things had returned to how they were before.
However, when the two were alone, there seemed to be a strange feeling.
Simultaneously.
As Ian's status rose, the laboratory was moved to a more advanced one.
He can choose two junior research assistants.
I thought about it for a while.
He chose Hayden for one person, while the other asked Thea to help him find one, since Thea had been a great help.
Thea ultimately chose one of her close associates, and her gaze towards Ian softened.
As for the other alchemists...
The change in attitude is even more significant, at least now when he's within the project team.
Senior researchers would greet him when they saw him, not to mention junior researchers.
Of course, all of these are within the Alchemy Department.
The improvements to the staff will have to wait until everything is finished.
However, Ian estimates it will happen within the next few days.
After several busy days, Ian took a short break. Since he had some free time now, he began to think about what to do next.
"The first is naturally to complete the Blazing Hand, the second is that the Meditation Technique is about to break through, and there's a third..."
Ian pondered.
Breakthroughs in meditation are gradual and cannot be rushed, but breakthroughs in the Hand of Blazing Flames require him to find the corresponding sorcery.
As for the third one.....
"Talent level is now 6350."
Ian squinted; he was only 650 points away from the 7000-point Moon-level.
Upon realizing this, Ian's breathing became rapid.
It's important to understand that each improvement in his talent brought about significant changes.
It's likely that the changes at the Yingyue level will be similar.
Of course, there are many other things, such as the Wind Whisper Academy project, the association, etc., but the three most important things are these three.
"Talent can only be developed step by step, so the first thing he should do is to improve his Flame Hand."
"The second perfect-level sorcery."
Thinking of this, Ian's breathing became rapid.
So I went to the library whenever I had free time, but unfortunately I found nothing.
Then I went to the association, but surprisingly, there was nothing there either.
"You can go to the Molten Core Institute. They have the most comprehensive collection of fire magic there. As a scholar, you can apply to read it," Diana suggested, sitting in a chair, her ample hips clearly visible.
"OK."
Ian nodded.
They quickly arrived at the Molten Core.
After entering as a scholar, I arrived at the library there.
As soon as Ian entered, he saw a red thread connecting the Flame Hand to the interior of the library.
Ian looked delighted.
"Scholars need to apply for access, which requires review time." The wizard in charge was an ordinary-looking wizard with a blank expression.
"How long will it take?"
Ian couldn't help but ask.
"I don't know. It might take a few days, or it could take ten days to half a month, or even one or two months. Some well-known scholars might get priority approval, so it takes time. You can add us on WeChat first, and we will notify you."
The wizard shook his head.
so?
Ian frowned, but still added the communication link and then left.
But after a week he still hadn't received any news, he suddenly realized that he belonged to the group of unknowns.
Feeling helpless.
But all we can do is wait.
One day, suddenly, the communication rang. Ian thought it was a message from the Molten Core, but it was a wizard named Elton.
Ian thought for a moment, "Isn't this the wizard who sells periodicals at the library counter?"
I checked the message.
"Sir, the latest issue of the journal has arrived! You're amazing! It has the cover of Spark Collection and an article in Section 1 of Elemental Longitude and Latitude. I'll bring it to you right now if you need it!"
Looking at this long string of words.
Ian was taken aback.
After some thought, it seems that it's about time to publish the journal.
"Can."
Ian replied with a message and then waited.
Meanwhile, the outside world.
A new batch of journals has arrived through various channels!
Now on sale!
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