I Pioneered Scientific Magic

Chapter 392: Are You Plotting the Assassination of the Entire Wizard Council?

The formal elucidation by the grand wizards took about four hours, and the symposium continued from dusk well into the night.

After a week of collective effort by hundreds of wizards, the fundamental data regarding the forty-nine elements—such as their mass, density, and molecular weight—had been thoroughly researched. The discussion about the criteria for the elemental ranking was a hotly debated topic.

Several hours of intense debate didn't tire the assembly, for they understood that the true discourse had just commenced.

Among the grand wizards, Raphael confidently rose, stepping forward to address the assembly.

"I'll speak on the unique characteristics of the new element, Radium. Please permit me to momentarily extinguish the magic lamps..."

Harof nodded, snapped his fingers to interrupt the power supply, and the electric lamps mounted on the meeting room's ceiling flickered a few times before plunging the surroundings into pitch darkness.

Except for one spot in the entire chamber—Raphael's attire, emitting a dazzling yellow-green fluorescence.

"No magical fluctuations?" Harof expressed surprise. He could sense that this peculiar glow wasn't magical in nature.

"Exactly, this is the power of Radium!" Raphael proudly announced. "In my research, I found that this new element, when mixed with certain substances, emits a gentle glow on its own. I left it undisturbed for two whole nights, and the light showed no sign of diminishing..."

"Based on my estimation, this light may continue to emit for several years, even a dozen or more!" Raphael confidently asserted.

"Where does this emitting power come from?" Victorio pondered aloud.

The fact that it emitted light without magical input surprised all the wizards present.

The wizards adept in alchemy and herbalism thought of a magical substance, the Radiant Mushroom! These mushrooms, growing in dark underground areas, also had the ability to emit light spontaneously but required magical supply. Once detached from magic, they withered rapidly.

"I presume this might be a reaction between Radium and certain substances, akin to how combustion produces light and heat. However, this reaction occurs at an incredibly slow pace, resulting in a softer light that might gradually deplete its energy over a long period..." Raphael speculated.

Due to the limited three-day timeframe, he hadn't conducted further experiments, relying solely on magical theories in his mind.

It was an era where everyone aspired to be a Lightning Mage. After all, if Anthony's theory was correct, thunder was the foundation of all magic. Any wizard striving for truth would inevitably seek mastery over it!

After more than ten grand wizards presented their research, it was finally Lynn's turn, placed last in the order.

This wasn't a slight; rather, it was a sign of significance!

However, Harof, who arranged this sequence, cast a slightly apologetic glance at Lynn because it seemed like the other grand wizards had covered everything that could be spoken about!

Fortunately, the anticipated awkwardness didn't occur. Lynn calmly stood amidst everyone's gaze and began to speak.

"Through my research and experiments, Uranium and Radium, these two new elements, are unlike any elements we've encountered before. They share a common trait and should be classified into a category distinct from metallic and non-metallic elements."

"I refer to them as radioactive elements!"

Lynn's opening words were groundbreaking, awakening the slightly drowsy assembly of wizards.

"Radioactive elements?" Victorio furrowed his brow, carefully pondering this term, acknowledging the gravity of Lynn's research.

Because this might hold the key to why they couldn't manipulate or decipher these two unique new elements, a conundrum that had plagued every wizard since the acquisition of the demonic stones.

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