Chapter 231 You Shouldn't Pick A Fight With A Dragon
On her way back from the salon, Sophia was stopped by Victoria.
"Can I have a moment of your time?"
"What's the matter?"
Victoria walked closer to Sophia and whispered in her ear while hiding her mouth with a fan.
"Is what you said about the magic stone true?"
"Yes, I won't lie in front of such important people."
"Then you should make allies besides Grandchester. Arbal is on your side, but that's not enough."
"I'm not trying to make enemies, but if I want to make allies, I need to consider their needs. Do you really think it's that dangerous?"
"The lords who own the magic stone mines won't be happy about it."
"I see. Then let's try to get the lords with magic stone mines on our side."
"Are you saying to team up with enemies?"
"We're not enemies yet. If we can make a proposal that benefits both sides, we can call it a partnership, right?"
"But they might interfere with your business or try to harm you! Can Grandchester protect you alone?"
Seeing Victoria's serious expression as she worried about her, Sophia felt a little warmth in her heart. Even though they had just met, it seemed like she really was on her side.
"There are those who will act against us, so we will crush them with all our strength. I know this might sound arrogant, and some may find it unpleasant, but I really don't feel like losing. Besides, if someone who seems unbeatable challenges me, I'll just run away from Avalon."
Victoria shivered slightly.
"Are you really going to abandon the country so easily?"
"Well, it's not that simple, but if staying here means I'll be harmed by those who don't want me around, then I would leave. Unlike nobles, merchants can live as merchants anywhere."
'So strong... it's almost enviable.'
Victoria felt something similar earlier in the morning, but Sophia in front of her was more flexible and resilient than she had expected.
"Yes, I should have understood that you would say something like that."
"I apologize for my rude reaction, especially after you went out of your way to warn me."
"No, it's fine. I feel like I've come to know you better, Sophia. I would be happy if we could continue to be close."
"Of course, Mrs. Victoria."
After parting with Victoria, Sophia hurried home (though it was to the Jeffrey residence) with Daniel following her. Once they got into the carriage, Daniel sat across from her.
"Lady Sophia, the nobles really did bite on the magic stone, didn't they?"
"That was something I expected."
"The royal family won't stay quiet about this either."
"Yeah. I expected that too. But since we're selling magic tools that use magic stones a lot, it's only a matter of time before someone investigates where the magic stones come from. If that's the case, I should reveal a little bit of our secrets, right?"
"However, wasn't there an option to 'not sell the products'?"
"It was too late once I made the Spieluhr and the golem."
Just like Victoria was worried, Sara also planned to keep the secret of the magic stones hidden for a while. However, while working with Alicia the Alchemist Girl to create the Spieluhr, golem, and magic system, she realized she couldn't keep it hidden. The smell of money was just too tempting for her to ignore as a merchant.
But the reason she ended up openly showcasing the magic stone technology was because of Sara's later outburst. Remembering that moment, Sara, still in Sophia's form, held her head in her hands.
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To sell products that assumed the magic stones could be recharged, Sara had Alicia the Alchemist Girl submit a paper to the academy titled "Considerations on Rechargeable Magic Stones." At first, this paper was completely ignored. They dismissed it as nonsense, thinking it was just written by a self-proclaimed alchemist girl who hadn't even graduated from the academy.
However, the flow of events changed dramatically when one of the researchers who saw the paper said, "Isn't this paper written by Ms. Aristos, who caused a commotion at the Academy?" This was because she was a descendant of Paracelsus, and phrases like "quotations from unpublished materials of Paracelsus" were seen throughout the paper.
"If she is Theofrastos's daughter, then maybe half of this paper is correct."
"Is there any way to see these so-called unpublished materials of Paracelsus...?"
"No, surely such a magic stone doesn't exist."
The alchemists began to stir with excitement.
However, the professors who initially denied the paper laughed dismissively and said, "If that's the case, then she should just submit the magic stone," and sent a rude letter to Alicia from a high-and-mighty perspective.
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If someone without admission qualifications to the Academy submits a paper, they should prepare proper means for verification.
Therefore, submit a magic stone that can correctly prove the content of the paper and wait for the verification committee's response.
If you cannot submit a magic stone, you are completely prohibited from submitting such papers in the future.
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In summary, this was the content.
Alicia did not get angry upon seeing this letter, but she was confused. This was because the magic stone was very expensive, and it wasn't something Alicia could just send off on her own.
However, Sara was different. She took this letter as an insult to Alicia and Maiden's Tower.
"What is this ridiculous letter! Let's send some magic stones right away!!"
Sara took out 4 small magic stones, about the size of her pinky finger, and after draining all her magical power, she created small magic stones with 100% purity in fire, wind, water, and earth attributes.
She even put them in a small music box and wrote the following letter to Alicia. Sara was so furious that she recorded Chopin's "Funeral March" just for this.
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I am sending you a magic stone for verification.
It contains about 80% magical power, and if you have someone with the corresponding attribute, it should be possible to verify if the power can be replenished.
Also, I am aware that I am not a graduate of the Academy, so to avoid wasting the valuable time of the professors, I will not send any future research papers to the Academy.
P.S. There is no need to return the magic stones.
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And the Academy was thrown into chaos.
When they opened the box, gloomy music played, and inside were sparkling high-purity magic stones. Sara had even given all the magic stones an oval cut, showing their high value as gems. Normally, each magic stone would cost about 25 Dallas, making the total worth around 100 Dallas. And she had casually sent them like a breakup gift.
The alchemist, feeling unsure, cautiously picked up the magic stone and began their tests. Within just one day, they easily proved that Alicia's paper was correct.
At this point, the professors of the Academy's alchemy department started to panic. The alchemist who participated in the tests were all asking for a chance to discuss things with Alicia, but it was clear she was furious, and it seemed unlikely she would accept any negotiations.
Still, swallowing their pride, they sent another letter to Maiden's Tower, but it came back unopened. Attached to the returned letter was a note that said:
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Please ignore the nonsense of a little girl.
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After that, other alchemists, not just the professors, tried sending letters several times, but all of them were returned unopened.
Completely stuck, the Academy's alchemists finally turned to the king for help.
'Your Majesty, please summon the girl known as Alicia by royal command.'
However, upon hearing the situation, the king showed anger towards the alchemists.
"Isn't this the result of your own disrespect towards her? How dare you ask to summon her by royal command? Have some shame!"
"But it's a 'magic stone that can be replenished with magical power.' It's a groundbreaking research that could even affect national affairs!"
"Hmm. I cannot summon her by royal command, but you may accompany Andrew to the Grandchester hunting tournament. Go there in person and apologize directly."
Thus, the professors of the Academy accompanied Prince Andrew to visit Grandchester and sent a messenger to request permission to visit Maiden's Tower. However, Sara firmly refused. She had no intention of satisfying the curiosity of the alchemists amidst the chaos.
Thanks to this, the golems guarding Maiden's Tower were dancing wildly every day, and finally, this morning, one of the Academy professors was seen crying softly while being held in a golem's arms.
Seeing this, Alicia began to feel a sharp pain in her stomach and ended up asking Amelia the Pharmacist Girl for some stomach medicine.
"It would be nice if Miss Sara would allow it soon... It's frustrating that I can't do anything on my own."
"I think Miss Sara is too busy to even remember the Academy professors."
Alicia sighed deeply at Amelia's accurate observation.
However, Teresa the Blacksmith Girl, who was drinking herbal tea next to her, had a different opinion from Alicia.
"It's okay. Those people are alchemists too, right? I bet they were just moved to tears while being hugged by the golems."
Teresa's point was very accurate. Starting from that afternoon, the Academy's alchemists all visited Maiden's Tower at once and began to mess with the golems.
Sara, who heard this report from Sedrick at the Jeffrey residence, started laughing while holding her stomach on the bed.
'Seriously. I guess there's no helping a berserk alchemist (mad scientist). Maybe it's time to forgive them.'
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