"Everyone, to be honest, I should be the most surprised to receive this award."
Lehner had no preparation, so he improvised everything. He tried to recall some classic acceptance speeches, but ultimately decided to speak his mind.
"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 the update of theory is history. Process, even if I don’t electrolyse water today, there will be others who will do the same thing tomorrow, in the near future.”
He said that this is both humility and thinking.
"So, I'm just a little lucky. I'm really scared to get this award. But despite this, I still want to thank everyone at Mercury Scale, thank you, the high-ranking mage, and thank you, Lord Stanion, for awarding me 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 knew that he was just interpreting the knowledge on earth in a way that suited this world, so his words also contained this meaning.
"Of course, since you have given me this award, I will use it to encourage myself in my future study and work, hoping to make more contributions. Finally, I would like to 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 were named after a certain Excellency to commend mages who have made outstanding contributions in certain specific fields. At least Reiner saw it. Awards specifically for the improvement of alchemical experimental equipment and awards for progress in the study 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. You must have felt that this Gold Cup has magical power."
Frederick said as he asked Reiner to take out the gold cup and place 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. It 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 didn't 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. With the magic power stored in the golden cup, the mage apprentice can release it every day. Twice, considering the destructive power of this spell, I suggest you not to use it lightly unless you meet someone who really wants your life."
Frederick 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. This is a four-ring spell I created. It can effectively prevent most projectile attacks from the outside. It can also blur the user's body, which can be regarded as a defense. Similar spells, of course, have also been improved, and the mage apprentice can use them twice a day."
With that said, 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 magic power. Part of it Store it 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, which 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, under special circumstances, you can directly contact the high-level mages of Mercury Scale. When you encounter danger that is difficult to escape, you can use this function to ask for help. The nearest person to you Your Excellency will come to your aid."
Retracting 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. To be honest, it is a bit awkward to rely on two four-ring spells to protect himself. Too realistic.
And this special thigh-holding function is most suitable for Reiner. Frederic said that this is an ability that every Hohenheim Gold Cup has. So from a side perspective, awarding Reiner this Gold Cup means that he is included in the mercury scale. under the protection of.
To put it simply, it means telling others that we are covering this person.
This deterrence is far more useful than giving Reiner various magic props.
"Liner, there were many people who were outstanding like you in the past and achieved outstanding achievements at a young age, but most of them did not become high-level mages, and some even died young. You 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, even many older mages, but Frederic still nodded a few words.
Geniuses are not rare in this world. What is rare is a genius who works hard, is diligent and perseveres.
"I know, Lord Dmitri, I will take this as a warning."
Reiner nodded and said. 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 the same Anton Ferrier who had received Reiner before.
"Hello, Lord Dmitri."
He first saluted Frederic, and then looked at Reiner. The news that he had won the Hohenheim Gold Cup had spread, which aroused Anton's envy.
"Mr. Iain Gray, there is a lady outside looking for you."