I Created Scientific Magic - Chapter 70

Chapter 70: Chapter 64 “Magic Basic Principles and Elemental Magic Analysis” (Two-in-One)

1+2^35

Sn=a1(q^n-1)/(q-1)

Lynn wrote out the formula represented by the square game using magic power as ink, then turned to the apprentices who were still horrified by the exponential growth, and exclaimed loudly,

“Why don’t you write down this formula?”

Johnny and the others hastily flipped open their pages, picked up their feather pens, and copied down the formula they didn’t understand at all. Ailoke, who was standing by looking dumbfounded, was the perfect example—a consequence of not studying advanced mathematics!

“Professor Lynn…” Ailoke turned towards Lynn, stammering with eyes brimming with tears; he was on the verge of crying out loud.

“Ailoke, didn’t I just hear you say that you are quite good at arithmetic?” Lynn asked.

I didn’t, I haven’t, don’t talk nonsense…

Ailoke shook his head frantically, trying to deny it, but Lynn simply waved his hand and continued speaking.

“How about this— if you can precisely calculate the total of the thirty-six copper coins on the squares before the class tomorrow, then we’ll cancel the wager!”

“Of course, you only have one chance to speak up!”

Lynn glanced at the large sum of money piled on the round table with a tinge of regret, though he showed no intention of taking it.

Firstly, it was impossible for the other party to produce that sum of money. Secondly, scaring off the apprentices by taking all their savings with just one game was a bit too frightening.

Who would dare to attend his mathematics class after that?

Ailoke stared blankly at the floating magical luminescence, completely unable to comprehend what these mathematical symbols were; he even began to doubt whether he knew how to calculate…

Pearce, who had been envious of Ailoke, suddenly took pleasure in Ailoke’s predicament, feeling lucky that he hesitated; otherwise, he would have been the one embarrassed now.

However, Lynn changed the tone of his voice, looked towards everyone present, and continued speaking.

“The same goes for you!”

“If I remember correctly, when Ailoke borrowed money from you, he said, ‘If he can fill all the squares, he will return double.’”

“Unfortunately, Ailoke did not succeed in doing so. Hence the promise is void. You not only can’t get more gold coins, but the money you bet has to stay with me!” Lynn said as he picked a few coins from the round table and spoke with interest.

Upon hearing this, the mathematics class was filled with wails. Pearce and the others, fueled with anger, kicked at Ailoke, who had tricked them!

Lynn raised his voice slightly and pointed at the exponential summation formulas hovering above. “There’s a shortcut for adding exponentials. If it were me, knowing the last number, I could calculate their sum within ten seconds!”

“Your homework is to find the pattern and solve the formula I’ve written! Once you come up with the answer, then you can take back the money!”

Lynn looked around at the students, each holding a feather pen and calculating intensely with their heads down, and nodded in satisfaction. Only such personal experience could make one truly appreciate the charm of advanced mathematics!

Besides, he was also using this game to gauge the mathematical abilities of these apprentices.

Judging from Ailoke’s performance, they had all learned the most basic arithmetic rules. Maybe next time he could start teaching with slightly more challenging formulas!

The two-hour mathematics class ended quickly.

Although they didn’t learn any new magic, driven by the desire to retrieve their deposits, all the students maintained a high level of enthusiasm, even eager to share with others what they had learned in the class.

In just one day, the name of Professor Lynn’s square board game had spread everywhere.

To let more people understand the allure of exponential growth, Lynn moved the square board to the entrance of Iyeta Academy. He changed the board to feature forty-nine squares arranged in seven rows and columns and erected a signpost, rewriting the rules of the wager.

If anyone could fill these squares with the corresponding copper coins, he would give away the alchemy formula used in the destruction of Harbor Town.

That’s right, you just need to start with one copper coin and fill the grid following the rule that the next square’s copper coins are double the previous ones. After filling it up, you can even take the money back— he wouldn’t take a single penny!

This time, not only the Wizard Apprentices, but also several professors of the academy were tempted.

Such a good deal?

This type of alchemy formula, which required extensive preparation to unleash its strong power, seemed troublesome but could be incredibly effective on special occasions.

Remember, the power of this thing can match that of a five-ring or even six-ring magic!

In the evening, as the students left the school or returned to their dormitories, Kevin, the Shaping Science professor, sneaked up to the combined square tables and began studying the rules of the square board.

Each square’s number has to be double the previous one?

Kevin stroked his chin, pondering in his mind. As he was thinking, a familiar voice came from behind.

“Don’t bother calculating. It’s absolutely impossible to fill these squares!”

“Do you know how much savings I have, Professor Philip?” Kevin asked, slightly miffed. He knew many friends, after all. The money was just for filling in squares, and it could be taken back after filling, maybe he just needed to borrow a bit more.