Chapter 303. Be an explorer (5)
“Be more happy. Even if you look at it like this, your performance is highly evaluated.”
Really I think highly of him.
His hypothesis must be true.
What he claims is, after all, the theory of continental drift.
In other words, it argues the hypothesis that the continents move as the geology moves.
What does it mean for a scholar to claim it in this era when there are no proper observations and theories yet?
“Is there any basis? Hmmm, if you look roughly at that, is the distribution and map of living things based on that?”
“Yes that’s right.”
Celtisten, apparently completely in lecturer mode, was busy drawing something else with chalk on the blackboard in the lab.
It is a drawing of the shape of some continents.
Where we point west and south from the continent we live on, parts of the continents of different shapes are drawn.
“This is the geographical area of the port city and the southern continent… some geographic features that have been uncovered to date. It’s pretty much the same.”
“Um, yes. Is that all?”
“Above all, the reason I came up with this idea is because of the records of an ancient country.”
it’s a record
“Are you talking about ancient records?”
“That’s right.”
In ancient times, it seems that there were many small countries, although not as large as today.
More like a primitive tribe than a civilization.
And among some of the excavated records, a record claiming that ‘we have crossed a distant continent’ and a mural with a slightly different map than today have been excavated.
“Certainly in ancient times the continents may have been closer together than they are now.”
he claimed so.
“As evidence of this, one can think of the theory that continents in a sufficiently distant past, even with the distribution of some organisms identified by intercontinental trade, were separated from one another or within close enough distances to be crossed.”
“Yeah… that certainly makes sense.”
I smiled lightly and nodded.
Because his claim is true.
Sadly, however, Celtisten’s claim has not been accepted as orthodoxy.
The reason is, how did other scholars get those large land masses to move apart?
Because I questioned it, and Celtisten couldn’t explain it either.
It’s too early to simply prove a theory.
When Celtisten first proposed this hypothesis, many scholars said, ‘So, does this mean that the continent was also dragged by dragons? That’s absurd!’ He said he was criticized.
Still, some quietly admitted that it was not completely wrong, and besides that, his ability as a geography or explorer was outstanding, so he was recognized by the royal family and occupied the position of lecturer now.
It doesn’t mean that you are being treated badly.
Particularly, he was recognized for the fact that he personally explored and restored some of the maps of the continent that had disappeared long ago.
The achievements he made as an explorer were formidable.
Compared to other scholars, he had a strong tendency to prove it by moving his body, so his disciples and servants suffered quite a bit.
Of course, there are many achievements that have been made, so the dissatisfaction is not that severe.
Even so, the treatment of him by most of his fellow lecturers and students seems to be that he is just a man who insists on a geeky theory.
What a bittersweet thing.
A pioneer is always lonely.
“But… Mr. Arell? When you say that you support my theory… and you mean that you came in person?”
Celtisten looked expectant.
I guess so.
There’s no way I’d come here in person simply to chime in.
He must have known that I was not incapable of doing so.
“Cheltisten I know that you have applied for expeditions to the royal family several times in the past.”
Before being an instructor, he is also known as a competent explorer.
“You suggested an expedition across the sea to reveal the location and route of the continent?”
“…25 years ago. It happened when I was 20.”
he said sadly.
“Do you know what happened to my proposal?”
“I know it was overruled.”
Because he had investigated that much in advance, he knew his whereabouts.
His offer was quickly rejected by the royal family.
It was because it was too risky.
In addition, ships were not cheap, and as the kingdom of Ernesia without the sea, it must have been difficult to easily invest in his request.
And…
“The thing that opposed me the most was my father, who was the head of our family at the time.”
He sighed heavily.
“Well, no parent wants their child to die.”
“That’s that, too, but… At the time, for some reason, they wanted me to inherit the family line. I would have been reluctant to go to a place where I might die.”
“droughty? Aren’t you the second son?”
As far as I know, the eldest son inherits the family as the head of the family right now, right?
“At the time, my brother was suffering from a serious illness. For that reason, I was needed just in case… My father was against me going away.”
“Hmm?…”
Is that why the dream of youth was frustrated?
“As a result, my older brother’s illness was accidentally cured and there was no problem with the family. It was just a worry.”
The atmosphere of Celtisten, saying that, seemed quite regretful and bitter.
“…Only the expedition was permitted at that time, and if it had succeeded, we would have found more solid evidence.”
“okay?”
Uhm, I’m a bit skeptical as to whether it would have been possible successfully.
There are no navigation engineers in Ernesia Kingdom.
There was no technology to manufacture ships there at the time.
Therefore, in order to do the expedition as requested by him, we must cooperate with the country that owns the ship.
Could it really be done successfully in those days?
Perhaps at the time, my father was concerned about that and dismissed it.
In the first place, he was not a person who would be shaken by the opposition of a nobleman.
He understands that fact, so he only regrets it, but he doesn’t have any big complaints.
“But… Mr. Arell? Why are you now reminding me of those days?”
“Did you know that we built a boat this time?”
“You mean the boat?”
I don’t know.
You seem to be the type who has no useless interests outside of your own research field.
Desirable!
“Yes, bae. A very large and beautiful badge. Since the fuselage itself is made of iron, monsters cannot easily break it. It can go to any distant sea.”
“Distant sea!! Is that true?!”
When I told him about building a ship and the intercontinental trade that the company had recently begun to lead, he listened intently to see if he was a little interested in my story.
“…The times have changed that much, haven’t they?
envious. If I had that technology 25 years ago, my dream would have come true …. heh heh heh heh. I really envy you.”
This time, it showed signs of genuine regret.
And on the other hand, it seemed to be expected.
I guess so.
You would understand it as the explanation before the dry payment that I came to visit him on purpose.
You must have guessed that the purpose was not simply to show off your belly and to make salt.
“Really? I want to open up a new route. But the sender said,
“Then I’ll let you go. No, there will be none other than me.”
U ha
??????
….This man is too quick to answer.
“Are you at least listening to what I have to say and answering?”
“I am sorry for this. stop getting excited I made a mistake.”
“Well, for me, it’s good that the answer is very positive. Still, I want you to read the atmosphere.”
Even if it is desirable, there is such a thing as an atmosphere.
I’ve been looking for you for a long time, but I asked you to explain at least until the end.
“anyway! I want to chart a new route. The only problem is…
“There’s no one who would want to go there.”
“That’s it. In the first place, even if the distance is long and the stomach is developed, I don’t know what it will be. It’s not just technology, it’s also necessary to be led by someone with knowledge. But you can’t get it from the store. Not to mention, you can’t bring in talent from other countries. know?”
“I understand.”
He nodded.
“Traveling without a map is a great fear. It’s definitely not something anyone can do.”
If you only need simple sailing skills, you can just send them among the crew.
But it’s not that simple.
In addition to simple navigation, a leader with various knowledge and experience to lead a ship is required.
And that’s difficult to solve on the line of one or more companies.
“So that’s what you mean.”
“Yes, I will go.”
So let me tell you a little bit!
Why do you feel like you’ve been robbed of the conclusion? What is this unpleasant feeling of deprivation!!
Isn’t that what it is originally?
Shouldn’t it be a scene where I persuade him, who is just hesitating, with heavenly words to light a fire in his dying heart?
Unexpectedly, however, the appearance that his firewood was still burning well was
“The opportunity that was frustrated in his youth rolled like this, but who would hesitate?”
“Um… I’d rather accept it for me, but would it really be okay?”
“it’s okay. Rather, if I had known the existence of that iron wire, I might have visited Arel first and asked for it.”
I forge trade routes and trade with new territories (and for kola trees).
And for Celtisten to obtain data to prove his hypothesis correct.
Although the goals are different, the process to achieve them is the same.
“If you intend to entrust it to me, please entrust it to me. There will be no disappointing expectations.”
“What about the lecture? What is the instructor job here?”
“I have a disciple. It’s just a class to teach the kids, he should be enough now.”
That means hitting.
“My lectures are not popular anyway. No student will regret it.”
Call it proud.
“To be honest, I didn’t really like to spend my time doing lectures like this. This is a good opportunity to quit.”
Perhaps a stronger fire had ignited him, and he had a more cheerful smile on his lips than a moment ago.
No, more than that, don’t use my dream as an excuse to submit your letter of resignation, you shameless man!
It is a temporary closure to the last! When I come back, I have to work as an instructor again!
What’s better than not being motivated?
Actually, in case he doesn’t want to, I’ve been thinking of ‘101 reasons why you should explore!’, but all of them have failed to shine.
Lately, it feels like everyone is obediently following my will.
Anyway, these days, things don’t taste like bouncing.
It’s my time! membrane! Just when someone brings trouble! He said he was against it by smashing down walls and tearing through ceilings!
And you have to visit three times, ‘I can’t help it if you ask like that. I don’t really want to go, do I?’ It was normal to listen while doing it.
Since when did everyone become so weak?
It’s a pity that the kkondae of the previous life.
“Arel! When should I start! I want to quickly check the land beyond the continent.”
“…it’s embarrassing, so get rid of your face. No, Exploration isn’t even the name of your house griffon, so there’s no way you can start off that easily, right? We need to prepare the ship and prepare the personnel. And since it’s not an ordinary job, you have to get permission from the royal castle.”
It’s not just touring.
Of course it’s a procedure, and it’s only natural that it takes time to seek understanding and make a plan, right?
Even if I push it at high speed, it takes quite a while.
“permission? Could it be that you haven’t said anything until now?”
Celtisten widened her eyes in surprise.
“I thought you came to visit me after finishing all the preparations without fail.”
“So you said you were too impatient?”
Can I really entrust this man with pioneering?
