Magical Genius Wizard Episode 525
Magic Engineering Fair (3)
“Therefore, the idling-inducing operating system for the purpose of improving engine efficiency is a gradual….”
“stop.”
A huge auditorium immersed in darkness.
A researcher standing on a small platform illuminated only by a single beam of light shuddered at the stern voice.
He hurriedly raises his head and looks up, but he can’t feel the eyes looking at him from the darkened seats.
There is only a slow movement, sitting with a bored look and staring at this place without a word.
City Government Central Council Senate.
City Hall’s core secretary, where the executives who practically lead the Balkan metropolis are located in one place.
However, they did not feel any fragment of interest or anticipation from those who came directly to the fair.
“Your time is up.”
“Let me tell you one last thing…!!”
“Researcher Bachi Truya.”
The researcher raised his head at the soft voice calling his name.
There was an illusion that a faint light in the eyes flashed in the dark audience.
“You have succeeded enough in showing the results of your research so far.”
The voice of an old man, as if gently admonishing him.
“Don’t worry, the funding for your research will be approved without any problems, so please leave now.”
“…All right.”
A researcher holding back and lowering his head while trying to say something more.
As the man disappeared behind the podium, others expressed their feelings.
“It looks like garbage.”
“Let’s erase that friend’s lab from the research fund application list.”
Contrary to what was seen from the podium where Vachi Truya was standing, the audience is not actually immersed in darkness.
It’s just that ordinary criminals are not allowed to even look at their faces through some kind of magic and various security magic.
Sitting in comfortable chairs lit by soft lighting, lawmakers were flipping through the catalog of the fair with a drink in hand.
“Even though I gave you 4 years, did you just follow the existing thesis?”
“It’s just a little more improvement in the commercialization results of the Magical Substitution Thesis from Rabatenon University.”
“It means that when research results did not come out, we hurriedly picked an existing hot theme and put our hands on it.”
They didn’t even pretend to listen to the presentation, but they know exactly what the point is.
No, because I was aware of it in the first place, I judged that it was not worth listening to.
“Come to think of it, I heard that the presenter of the thesis that was just cited for the presentation participated in this expo.”
“Thesis on the substitution of horse power and electric power? His name was Evan Bylon.”
“There is a saying that the dean of Garteanon ignored internal procedures and made him the representative of Rabatenon University. It means that you value it that much.”
“I haven’t heard anything about him?”
“You know the personality of the dean, don’t you? I wouldn’t have even said anything to a member of Congress who thought he was not on his side.”
“Then, someone here must have heard the story beforehand. What do you think, Congressman Mayer?”
Not all of the lawmakers on the jury of this fair are senators.
The existence of the heads of the advisory committee and the audit committee or external advisors to help the senators make decisions is also essential.
John Mayer, an elderly man who participated in the fair as a member of the Board of Auditors and a member of the Central Council, was also present.
Mayer made a thoughtful expression for a moment, then shook his head.
“I checked all the money flows and transaction details around the expo. We have secured a suspicious list in advance, but there is no name of Dean Garteanon.”
“Hoo.”
“If it’s just words using personal friendship, there’s nothing I can do on this side.”
Despite the difference in status between the Senate and the House of Representatives, Mayer’s considerable age is a factor that cannot be easily treated as a senator.
Even though Mayer himself became a member of the Central Council at a late age, he quickly made his name and achievements known and took the position of the auditor.
“Well, there’s no way that old woman like a snarky would bother to get caught.”
“Then did you really just leave a semblance of a greeting asking for a good look?”
“You must be quite confident in the thesis that Researcher Bylon submitted. If you are a genius as rumored, it will not be a job to take advantage of the results at this fair.”
“That friend’s first paper has now reached nearly 30,000 citations? It’s an absurd number even for academia as a whole.”
“Hoho, isn’t this the result of relying on Professor Aris Richellen’s talent and reputation?”
“I’m interested, but I’m out of luck. The theme we have to adopt for this fair has already been decided.”
Having said that, the senator turned his gaze to a man in military uniform sitting in the front row of the audience.
“Isn’t that right, Commander Carrasco?”
“….”
“We prepared a lot for this side to appeal the achievements of the technology department under you as much as possible. We will be very sorry if we do not live up to our expectations.”
A strange impression resembling a fish somewhere. No one pays attention to the acrid smoke pouring out of the thick cigar he puts on his lips.
He leisurely looked down at the bottom of the podium and slightly turned his head with one arm draped across the audience.
Carrasco looked back at the lawmakers blankly before answering with a relaxed smile.
“…It is enough if we just keep the promises made by the Central Council.”
An attitude close to arrogance towards the powerful in the megacities. But no one points out that posture either.
An air force development project directly planned and organized by the central council of the city government with the idea of replacing the army of the National Guard.
One of the executives in the grand plan, a former National Guard general who is one of the leading veterans and undefeated commanders.
Carrasco was a monster who obtained the rank of commander and general of the Balkan Air Force 2 Corps, which was selected through the project.
One of the key executives of the era that symbolized the strength of the National Guard Army, now buried in time that has completely flowed.
He was now taking part as one of the judges for the demonstration at the fair, bearing the title of Air Force Commander.
“Because it needs a justification. Isn’t that the only theme we’ve set aside for that purpose?”
said Carrasco, who raised his cigar and flicked his hand.
“I am not asking lawmakers to choose a deal that does not meet the standard.”
“….”
“The important thing is the process of improving the status of the Air Force, which has been ruined by the first launch, and showing tangible progress in both performance and major.”
An air force development project that was ambitiously launched to replace the National Guard Army.
One of the fruits of this, the Air Force Fleet, was turned into a piece of scrap metal in the hands of Croken Asilus as soon as it launched, but the meaning of Air Force power in the Balkans does not fade.
An extreme environment in which aircraft cannot float due to magnetic storms that rage irregularly near megacities.
Building a flight force that can be operated normally in such an environment is the same as gaining absolute air supremacy only in large cities.
Putting the right to air within and outside the megalopolis itself under the hands of the city government and the Air Force.
This expo was one of a series of procedures to supplement the Air Force’s technological prowess and secure competitiveness.
‘It sounds like that, but it’s like a contest where the winners have already been decided.’
Mayer thought as he calmly listened to the senators’ conversation in the back of the audience.
Of course, as the fair is sponsored by the Congress, there will be no awards even if the performance or technology is poor.
However, even so, themes and themes that lawmakers would like were decided in advance from the beginning, and that fact has been secretly used for trading purposes.
Having this conversation right in front of Mayer, a member of the Audit Committee, is tantamount to the senators assuring Mayer that nothing is wrong.
Mayer knew that, so instead of interfering, he was silent.
‘It is not strange in itself to focus on related technologies for the development of the Air Force. But the other researchers at the exposition who didn’t know that fact… … .’
It would be difficult to attract the attention of lawmakers or achieve results at fairs by presenting moderate achievements or papers.
It is not strange that researchers who accidentally studied the technical theme needed for the Air Force, or if they did not produce truly overwhelming results, are buried without any attention.
There was a theme that the judges would like. Where is the fact located between fair and unfair?
Perhaps this tightrope walking is one of the things the Central Council nobility have done most adeptly.
“Then, at Commander Carrasco’s request, let’s look at the participants more quickly from now on.”
“I agree. As we borrowed the procedure of the fair, some presentations should be properly selected and shown to the citizens.”
“There are too many people trying to sneak up on Evan Bylon’s thesis. Let’s quickly filter out those guys.”
As soon as he finished speaking, another presenter started walking in from across the podium.
* * *
An auditorium located in the innermost part of City Hall, where senators are waiting to judge.
Dozens of researchers are nervously waiting for their turn in the dark hallway inside.
“Ah ah….”
Another researcher wearing a gown from the Pegrace Research Lab who had quarreled with Lennox walks out with a distraught expression.
Other researchers who ran out soon after were not much different.
Did you expect it to be an opportunity to showcase your achievements or thesis, but came back after it was terribly smashed?
Other people on the waiting list are also busy reciting words prepared in advance or constantly examining the operation of the work.
But even in the midst of that, there were undoubtedly some researchers who walked out after their presentations with a relatively relaxed look.
A messy hallway waiting room mixed with conflicting emotions of tension and leisure. Lennok, instead of waiting for his turn with them and making up his mind –
“So you were assistant professor Evan Bylon.”
“I really wanted to meet you. Is it okay to talk for a second?”
He was being greeted by countless researchers and wizards who recognized Lenok.
As the first thesis written under the identity of Evan Bylon had a huge impact in various fields, there
were many people in the industry who had heard of Lennok’s face, even if they did not know his face.
In particular, the researchers who came from outside the megalopolis for the fair or the wizards of the Mage Tower seemed to have no intention of letting go of Lennok at all.
“You look a lot younger than I thought. How old are you now?”
“I never thought that you would prove the principle of substitution of magical power and electric power like that. I would love to hear how you came up with that idea.”
Innumerable handshake requests pouring in from all directions from the Mage Tower and talented people outside the city.
Of course, among them, there are not a few people who doubt Lennok and try to think about it.
“Isn’t there anything that has been properly verified yet?”
“It’s something to know when you check the results of this fair. You will find out to what extent Professor Richellen helped write the thesis.”
“If you are a genius as rumored, there is no way you can bring poor results to such a large-scale exhibition, right?”
The blatant attitude of secretly provoking Lennok and examining his reaction.
But those words are scattered with a hearty laugh from a blonde man standing next to Lennok.
“It is not too late to talk about such things even after the fair is over. I wonder how Assistant Professor Bylon came up with the idea of writing such a paper in the first place, didn’t he?”
Other researchers naturally intervened in the conversation as if they agreed with the man’s words.
“I agree too. The fact that it presents a hypothetical experiment by anticipating the future and proves it in the past by rotating the tense is itself absurd.”
“Do you know that the proof method used by Lord Bylon is already being tried in various ways in various academic circles?”
“I understand that related papers are already being written. Sooner or later, a proof may be created that bears your name.”
“….”
Lennok listened intently to what was being said around him, keeping a close eye on the blond man who had just skillfully changed the subject.
A sturdy appearance with wide shoulders, a well-folded suit despite being old, and a plain outfit without any accessories.
He was the first to talk to Lennok in the tense hallway and eagerly boasted about his accomplishments.
Hadn’t he subtly taken Lennok’s side just before, overturning the tense atmosphere in the hallway?
The blonde man didn’t pay any attention to Lennok’s stare, and suddenly started talking about various things among the researchers.
“This thesis should be well-received by the reviewers….”
“I am concerned that the senators were directly involved. What do those old ladies know about sacred magic engineering research?”
“This year is the last chance the Magic Tower gave me. If we don’t achieve results within this quarter, we might really be dragged into the central front.”
From those who worry and complain to those who share information or the screening process of the fair.
In an instant, the atmosphere around Lennok was gently released, and the eyes of others began to focus on it as well.
Even the wizards who show curiosity toward the spirit held in Lennok’s arms.
“It’s a very cute spirit.”
“It’s rare for a spirit to go through this level of concrete materialization.”
“Nice to meet you. Would it be okay if I shake hands with you?”
[Hmm.]
The wizards politely shook hands with Darby, who stretched out his paws proudly, and turned around as if satisfied.
Darby whispered to Lennok with a hint of satisfaction.
[Wizards outside the city are organisms that know more manners than you think.]
“…”
“Evan Bylon. He was still here.”
A woman in uniform patted Lennok on the shoulder.
It was Fedora who had introduced herself to Lennok earlier as a member of the Defense Forces Technical Bureau.
“Did your presentation go well?”
“so so?”
She looked at the wizards and researchers standing around Lennok with a puzzled expression, then smiled lightly as if she knew it when she saw the engine standing next to her.
“It must have been difficult to change anything drastically in the meantime. Good luck.”
“I’ve been thinking about what you said earlier that the city councilors have a set theme they want.”
“I’ll just go.”
Lennok muttered quietly towards Fedora’s back, ignoring it.
“Technologies Associated with Air Power.”
“…!!!”
“Or a study of the flight method that corresponds to it. One of the two, right?”
Looking at Fedora who turned his head, Lennok laughed.
Fedora stared back and forth at Lennok and his engine in disbelief.
There was a distinctly different tension on her face than before.
Not an ignorant person who knows nothing, but a look that seems to be wary of competitors.
That reaction alone showed that Lennok’s guess was close to the correct answer.
Duplication of strange research themes that I felt while walking around the other booths with Dabi.
Internal affairs related to the theme mentioned by Slimane and Fedora.
Through him, it wasn’t long before Lennok realized what the judges were looking for at the fair.
Fedora, who came with a hard face, whispered in a small and fast tone that only Lennok could hear.
“How the hell are you…!!”
“Was it a bigger secret than you thought?
“…!!”
When Lennok didn’t answer, he immediately raised his magic power and looked like Fedora trying to grab him by the collar.
As a member of the Defense Force’s Technical Bureau, how confident are you in your skills? It is a radical response close to that of a soldier.
The moment when the wizards, startled by the rapidly heating up air, were about to set out to find the source of magic.
“It’s difficult for this kind of commotion to happen yet.”
Parbat!!
Someone standing next to Lennok pointed at the forehead of such a fedora and struck it as if it were a flash war.
The appearance of Fedora, who had passed out without even reacting to the two eyes.
The man who skillfully accepted the body of such a fedora and sat in a waiting seat near the hallway said.
“I’ve created a good atmosphere at best, but I don’t want to be disturbed.”
Standing up with a good-natured smile on his face was a mature man with his dark blond hair swept back.
The other researchers put on a dazed look at the words of the man who had burst into a big laugh next to Lennok until just before.
“No, what are you talking about?”
“The reason we were waiting for our turn for the fair….”
The man did not even look back at the researchers who had just been laughing and talking.
With a light gesture, she straightened her clothes in an instant and swept her hair back.
That alone gives the impression that the man’s impression has completely changed to a heavy and obtuse feeling.
Contrary to the excitement somewhere, his expressionless face calmed down.
The man who touched his collar slowly extended his hand toward Lennok.
A navy blue badge representing the Senate of the Central Council gleamed faintly on the sleeve.
“My name is Conrad Haven.”
The man who naturally grabbed Lennok’s hand and shook it laughed.
“It’s ugly, but it’s an old friend who is in charge of the council.”
“Hey Senator Heyburn…!!”
“How can an executive who is said to be the busiest in the Senate get here…!!”
A voice came from among the crowd who could not hide their agitation. The aftermath spread like a wave, rippling in all directions a step later.
It wasn’t until Lennok listened carefully to the voice that he realized who it was.
Balkan Municipal Government Central Council Senator.
One of the nobility, by far the top of the powerhouse of this huge city, had come to see Lennok in person.
Even that, while casually mingling with the researcher waiting for the examination and the wizards of the Mage Tower, intentionally raising the mood.
“I’ve heard a lot about you. Shall we go out and talk?”
With a smile on his face, he casually touched the engine once and then pointed to the back of his shoulder.
What followed was of a kind completely beyond Lennok’s expectations or expectations.
“I want to have one last conversation before I erase everything that happened at the fair today.”
