I Pioneered Scientific Magic - Chapter 386 (Patreon)

Chapter 386: Uranium Ore and the Blessing of the Divine

"This is a portion of samples sent by the council!" Elok mentioned, producing a thumb-sized 'fragment' from within his robes.

At first sight of this object, Lynn couldn't resist rising from his seat, gesturing with his hand as the 'fragment' levitated on its own, drifting towards him.

"Is this... uranium ore?" Lynn's face lit up with an expression of immense surprise. Soon, he confirmed it himself, despite his initial certainty, even having the AI double-check.

Indeed, it was uranium ore, refined at that. Though it hadn't undergone specific testing, it surely boasted a high uranium content!

Naturally occurring uranium ore typically contains only a fraction of a gram per kilogram, even less...

"Where was this thing found?" Lynn curiously inquired, knowing that such high-grade uranium ore wasn't a natural occurrence.

"They say it was discovered in a mine over ten kilometers from the capital. The council has dispatched teams to investigate further," Elok exclaimed with excitement. The discovery of a new element was enough to keep any wizard versed in elemental studies sleepless with excitement. Consequently, some council members set off immediately, prepared to inspect the site firsthand.

"By the way, the person who brought this kind of ore referred to it as the 'stone of the demon'..." Elok disclosed all the intel he gathered about the uranium ore.

As for the term 'stone of the demon,' Lynn wasn't particularly surprised.

Typically, uranium is a radioactive element with a relatively long half-life. Coupled with its low natural occurrence, it has minimal impact on the human body. However, this 'stone of the demon' was different; with its extremely high uranium content, prolonged exposure would undoubtedly result in radiation effects...

Regarding the mention of a monster that fed on uranium ore, upon hearing it, Lynn couldn't help but furrow his brows. Was this thing akin to Godzilla?

But considering that the miners extracting the ore hadn't been wiped out entirely, it likely wasn't a carnivorous creature...

One had to admit, the creatures in this magical world were quite robust...

The mane of a fire lion endured high temperatures, perfect for making filaments for lamps, while the skeleton of a griffin was both lightweight and incredibly durable, both excellent special materials!

"Summon Orlando and the others; we're heading to the laboratory!" Lynn tossed aside the newspaper in his hand. He needed to run tests on this 'stone of the demon'!

If it turned out as he expected, the Grand Nuclear Blast might just be within reach!

...

At the same time, within the wizardry of the capital, jubilation reigned as they discovered a new element.

In the Seccas Empire, hailed as the 'heavenly realm on Earth' and the 'land of shimmering stars,' within the sacred city harbor, the imperial expedition fleet that had been adrift at sea for over a month finally found landfall.

Of the three hundred ships that set out, fewer than half remained, with the foremost ten ships bearing severe damage. Even the main vessel had acquired a long gash, barely holding on thanks to divine arts.

This grim spectacle astonished the guards within the harbor, yet they firmly believed that the followers of those dark deities, the minions of demons, had surely been cast into hell. Under the watchful gaze of the gods, they were unbeatable!

However, the Chief Bishop Jacob, who came to negotiate, didn't share their optimism. For, just a dozen days prior, they received a confidential report...

Edweil, leading a large force to suppress the rebellion within the kingdom, perished. Nearly the entire expeditionary force was annihilated, with less than one in ten managing to escape.

This revelation shook the upper echelons of the church. The news was so staggering that it remained under tight wraps.

Many were pinning their hopes on the return of the expedition fleet, hoping they would eradicate the dens of those wizards, thus cleansing their previous shame with a resounding victory!

As the bishops and priests disembarked from the ships, each wearing a dark expression, Jacob realized that the news brought by this expedition fleet might not bode well either.

Such thoughts flickered through Jacob's mind, yet he promptly stepped forward, placing his hand over his chest, and respectfully saluted.

"My Lord Inquisitor!"

"I must see His Holiness and Lady Lucia immediately, right now!" The Inquisitor's tone was stern, brimming with unquestionable demand.

"But... both are currently presiding over the celebration," Jacob hesitated in his response.

Upon hearing the word 'celebration,' the Inquisitor paused momentarily, quickly recalling that today was Harvest Day!

As per the creation texts in the holy book, the first day of September was the day the great Moon Goddess descended from the heavens to bestow her divine arts upon the land, ripening the sweet fruits, bringing joy to everyone...

"Then the meeting shall wait until after the celebration," the Inquisitor's tone softened immediately. The annual Harvest Day celebration held immense importance and couldn't be easily interrupted.

Due to the enforced information blackout, the shadow cast by the kingdom's rebellion hadn't affected the Harvest Day festivities.

Hundreds of thousands congregated within the vast city, awaiting in front of the towering Celestial Tower!

Rumor had it that this colossal tower was the dwelling place of the Moon Goddess when she descended to the earth. It took fifty years to construct, towering over three hundred meters high, its spire shimmering with the radiance of divine arts, as if piercing through heaven and earth, resembling a colossal sword cast by the gods upon the mortal realm...

Anyone seeing the Celestial Tower would be awed by its magnificence. Many devout believers traveled from all corners of the empire to the sacred city, solely to repent earnestly in front of the Celestial Tower, purifying their souls...

Faint strains of ethereal hymns reverberated through the skies. A figure of pure sanctity swiftly emerged from within the Celestial Tower, appearing to be around twenty-three or twenty-four, clad in a flowing white robe billowing in the wind, their emerald eyes shimmering like stars.

"It's Lady Lucia!" The devotees gathered at the sides of the Celestial Tower were filled with fervor.

The church's maiden was the closest individual to God within the entire holy city, meticulously chosen from the empire's nuns, rotating every five to ten years. Upon fulfilling her duty, they could ascend to heaven and serve as attendants to God...

Lady Lucia ascended the platform amidst the eager crowd, loudly reciting the divine words of Harvest Day, beams of divine light continuously showering from the sky.

Upon touching the divine light, those devout followers who arrived with hidden ailments immediately sensed a significant relief, an indescribable comfort. One fervent believer even discovered their previously severed finger had miraculously regrown, kneeling down in excitement and gratitude.

This was the grace of the gods, the glory of the divine!

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