It was incredible that even after coming to another world, he couldn't escape from mathematics. Fortunately, Merlin was also a top student in his previous life, and he could solve the function coordinate system in front of him with the knowledge of high school mathematics...
But the problem is that since he went to college and took the college entrance examination, he has almost forgotten what he learned in high school. Now he must recall and think carefully.
Merlin felt a headache when he thought of this. He sat cross-legged on the magic circle and began to recall his high school mathematics knowledge. He had to be as fast as possible because the coordinates of the room would be disrupted every hour.
Inside the Mage Tower, the demigod Weber was sitting on a soft leather sofa, looking at the rippling water on the table in front of him. Reflected on the water was the scene of Merlin sitting cross-legged on the magic circle.
Weber leaned on the sofa and looked at Merlin who was thinking. He turned his head and asked with a smile, "Jenny, how long do you think this kid will persist in thinking before asking for help?"
In front of a large oak desk in the center of the room, on the table was a huge piece of parchment covered with various complex magic runes and mathematical symbols. The hand that was holding a quill pen and writing continuously paused slightly.
In the corner of the desk stood a bronze oil lamp, with a never-extinguished blue flame burning on the wick, providing a soft light for the room.
The flames illuminated the figure sitting in front of the desk. It was an elderly but energetic woman. Her pale hair cascaded over her shoulders, and every strand seemed to hold the light of wisdom.
Her eyes were deep and bright, as if they could see into people's hearts, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes bore witness to the countless years she had experienced and the mysteries of magic.
She was wearing a dark blue robe embroidered with golden magical symbols and the emblem of the Arcane Academy. The edge of the robe was trimmed with soft velvet. She exuded a solemn and elegant temperament just sitting there.
Klein Jenny, the most loyal follower of the demigod Hess Jones Webber, is also the current vice-president of the Arcane Academy and a legendary wizard known as the Iron-Blooded Witch.
"For children who have not received systematic math training, this is almost an impossible task," Jenny said lightly.
"Isn't it possible? Maybe this little guy can bring us a surprise."
Weber smiled and said, "Mathematics is not that simple. Although the function coordinate matrix is not a difficult puzzle, do you think a first-grade kid who has never taken math classes can do it?"
Mathematics is a compulsory course that will only be offered in the second year of the Arcane Academy. The first year of the Arcane Academy is very free, but in the second year, there are more compulsory courses, including mathematics.
Mathematics is a discipline that studies concepts such as quantity, structure, change, and space. Mages in the other world believe that mathematics is a discipline for understanding and analyzing the world, and that they can use mathematics to explore the truth of magic.
Casting magic is actually using magic power to communicate with the elemental energies of heaven and earth, and using specific mathematical symbols and formulas to cast magic. These symbols may represent specific magical energies or effects, just like formulas and equations in mathematics.
In addition, like some alchemical circles, magicians create magical effects by drawing geometric figures or using geometric structures. A magic circle might be a complex geometric pattern activated through precise measurement and drawing.
During the battle, use mathematics to accurately calculate the enemy's position and make predictions, or use parabolic positioning to cast magic. Mathematics plays an important role in controlling and measuring magical energies. A magician might need to calculate the range, strength, or duration of a magical effect.
Magical spells often have their own rules and logic, which is similar to the rigor and logic of mathematics. Magicians need to follow these rules to perform magic correctly.
Magicians with advanced mathematical skills can even use mathematical models to predict the effects of magic or simulate the outcomes of magical events.
Here mathematics is seen as the key to revealing the secrets of the universe, and magicians use mathematics to understand and manipulate the basic laws of the universe.
Jenny had known about Merlin's existence from Weber, but she was not very interested in an alchemy student who "took advantage", even though the food Weber brought back was indeed delicious.
For Jenny, spice configuration should not be considered as alchemy. How can it be considered alchemy if there is no magical reaction involved?
Jenny was strongly opposed to the incorporation of spice science into alchemy, but Weber rejected Jenny's proposal. According to Weber, not all students who chose the alchemy department had alchemy talent. Those ordinary students who chose the alchemy department had a yearning for it but lacked the talent and background, which led to nothing they could achieve. How would they survive if they could not learn some useful knowledge?
Learning the basics of perfume making can ensure their means of survival, and can also give first-year alchemy students a sense of accomplishment so that their passion for alchemy will not diminish.
Jenny watched Weber continue his calculations, the quill writing on the parchment scroll making a rustling sound. After a minute or two, she said calmly, "If he can really find my office on his own, then I don't mind agreeing to his request."
"School is a place for teaching, but he actually wants to rent a classroom to sell food. If it weren't for your relationship with him, I wouldn't care about such a student at all."
After Jenny finished speaking, a faint smile appeared on her lips, and her smile revealed a hint of sarcasm. "Of course, it is impossible for him to come to my office on his own, so there is no way I can agree to it..."
Boom boom boom——
There was a knock on the door, interrupting Jenny's words. Weber pointed at the door of the office with a smile, and said to Jenny, who looked frustrated, "He's already at the door."
"Hello, I'm Leo Merlin, a first-year student in the Alchemy Department of the Arcane Academy. I hope to meet the vice-president at the recommendation of my professor, Mr. Harrington. Is anyone in the office?"
Jenny's eyes showed disbelief. She couldn't believe that a first-year student had actually solved the coordinate system of the Mage Tower. Could it be that he had already taken some math-related courses?
It was indeed unpleasant to be slapped in the face, but Jenny was not the kind of person who would get angry just because she couldn't afford to play. She glanced at Weber, and this time she really started to be interested in Merlin.
Merlin stood at the door of the vice-principal's office, feeling very nervous. He had just remembered his high school knowledge and worked out the coordinates of the vice-principal's office. A magic circle flashed and teleported him here. He glanced at the doorplate above and saw that he was in the right place.
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