Greetings, Mister Principal: Hohenheim Gold Cup
"To be honest, everyone, I should be the most surprised to receive this award."
Leiner had no preparation before, so he improvised everything. He tried to recall what some classic acceptance speeches were, but ultimately decided to speak according to his true thoughts.
"Whether it is the discovery of carbon gas or the discovery that water can be electrolyzed, these achievements are not only achieved by me. Everyone here can find that from this point of view, my personal struggle is insignificant and theoretical. Update is a historical process. Even if I don’t have electrolyzed water today, there will be others who will do the same thing tomorrow or in the near future.”
He said that this is both humility and thinking.
"So, I am just a little bit lucky. I am really scared to get this award. But despite this, I still want to thank everyone at Mercury Scale, thank you High Mage, and thank Lord Stanion for being able to award this award. I receive this award, but I think this is not just an affirmation of myself, but more of an affirmation of the will to pursue the truth."
Reiner knows that he is just interpreting the knowledge on earth in a way that suits this world, so his words also imply this meaning.
"Of course, since you have given me this award, I will also use it to encourage myself in my future study and work, hoping to make more contributions. Finally, I sincerely thank you all."
Bowing again, Reiner took a few steps back and ended his speech with an extremely humble gesture.
Taking the lead in applause, Lanchester did not let Reiner return to his seat, but sat in the front row on one side of the podium together with other high-ranking mages.
Next, Lanchester announced several special awards. Most of these awards are named after a certain Excellency to recognize mages who have made outstanding contributions in certain specific fields. At least Reiner I saw awards specifically for the improvement of alchemy experimental equipment and awards for progress in the research of metallic elements.
The meeting ended in the early afternoon, and Reiner was left behind by Frederick.
"The Hohenheim Gold Cup is more than just a trophy. I believe you have also felt that this gold cup has magical power."
Frederick said, he asked Reiner to take out the gold cup and put it on the table.
"This golden cup has four spells attached to it and has a special function."
He asked Reiner to engrave his magic signature into the gold cup, and then tapped the gold cup. The small cup quickly turned into a ball of flowing metal, and finally condensed into the shape of a ring.
"This is a five-ring spell, the twisted hand of Isharis, which can turn the golden cup into any shape of equal mass. It only requires a very small amount of magic power to make it easy for you to carry."
Reiner nodded. Although he did not understand the principle of this spell, judging from the unchanged mass, it seemed more like some kind of physical change.
"The golden cup is also engraved with two actively released spells. One is Lanchester's Eternal Blazing Sun, a four-ring spell. Mr. Stanion specially improved it. Relying on the magic power stored in the golden cup, the mage apprentice It can be released twice a day. Considering the destructive power of this spell, I suggest you not to use it lightly unless you meet someone who really wants your life."
Frederic quipped that it was obvious that the effect of this spell should be very powerful.
Reiner had seen a first-level spell in Piram's hands, which had the power to completely kill a person, and a fourth-level spell must have been astonishingly destructive.
“The other one is Frederick’s Mist Barrier, which is a four-ring spell I created. It can effectively prevent most projectile attacks from the outside, and it can also blur the user’s figure. It is considered a defensive spell. Of course, it has also been improved. The mage apprentice can use it twice a day."
As he spoke, Frederick handed the Hohenheim Gold Cup, which had been turned into a ring, into Reiner's hands.
"The last spell is Herman's Energy Evocation Array. This is a six-ring array spell. It does not need to be actively released. As long as the golden cup comes into contact with you, it can continuously absorb power from the outside world and transform it into pure Part of the magic power is stored in the gold cup to release other spells, and the other part will gradually penetrate into your body and be converted into your magic power. Of course, it can also be injected into other enchanting props."
This function is obviously specially designed for mage apprentices like Reiner. It can speed up his promotion process, while also ensuring the stable operation of the Hohenheim Gold Cup itself.
Feeling the slightest hint of coolness flowing from the ring to his fingertips, Reiner felt that this was the most practical function.
“The last special ability is also possessed by all Hohenheim Gold Cups, that is, you can directly contact the high-level mages of Mercury Scale under special circumstances. You can use this function to call for help when you encounter danger that is difficult to escape. Your nearest Excellency will step in to help you."
Withdrawing the preface, Reiner now believes that this is the most practical ability. You must know that magic in this world is ever-changing, and Reiner has not received professional magic combat training. He wants to rely on two four-ring spells to protect himself. It's a bit unrealistic to be honest. approximately Take him under the wing of the mercury scales.
To put it simply, it means telling others that we are protecting this person.
This deterrence is far more useful than giving Reiner various magic props.
"Liner, there were many people who were as outstanding as you in the past, and achieved outstanding achievements at a young age, but the vast majority of them did not become high-level mages, and some even died young. Yes, you know, when a young man becomes famous, all kinds of fame and benefits will follow, and people without much experience can easily get lost in it."
Frederic reminded him kindly, although judging from Reiner's speech, he was more humble than his peers and even many older mages, Frederic still nodded a few words.
Genius is not rare in this world. What is rare is a genius who works hard, is diligent and perseveres.
"I know, Lord Dmitry, I will take it as a warning."
Reiner nodded. He knew that he was just a theoretical porter at the moment, and he also knew the importance of making a fortune silently. What he needed was to make solid progress.
He and Frederick left the conference hall together, but before they left the manor, they saw a mage in charge of reception hurriedly running over. It was Anton Ferrier who had received Reiner before.
"Hello, Your Excellency Dmitry."
He first saluted Frederic, and then looked at Reiner. The news that he had won the Hohenheim Gold Cup had spread, which made Andun a little envious.
"Mr. Ian Gray, there is a lady outside looking for you."