After an explanation, Ove understood what Lin Ke meant.
A new research direction!
Exploring the properties of substances through their reactions.
According to Lin Ke, this kind of thing should also be called "chemistry" in this world, the science of material change.
"Very interesting..."
Ove suddenly felt inspired, eager to try out the chemistry Lin Ke mentioned.
"So that’s how it is..." Granny Hisai wasn’t angry after Ove put her down but immediately got immersed in the "chemistry" that Lin Ke talked about.
Yes, it turns out you can do so many things...
She thought about how, over the years, she mostly just mixed some powders to burn or boil, creating what she called magic.
Who would’ve thought, who would’ve thought there could be so many chemical reactions to do.
And predictions could be made too?! Equations?!
"...So, teacher, I plan to transform that small dimension into a specialized laboratory."
After Lin Ke finished explaining, Ove understood his intentions.
"Little Lin Ke, you’re determined to tie me to your clan, huh!" Ove smiled helplessly.
Granny Hisai stood nearby, not understanding what these two were cryptically discussing.
Lin Ke just smiled: "Teacher, isn’t it great to research peacefully at Azanen."
He and Ove were not speaking in riddles.
Sometime before, Lady Heishan from the pet shop had given him a small dimension with a large mine.
He and Ove had gone in before, and although some mining had been done, there was still a lot of iron ore left.
But when Lin Ke saw this small dimension, his first thought wasn’t about the mine, but about its secrecy!
This small dimension was suitable for that kind of research laboratory, like Ove’s dimension!
The current problem is, leaving the iron ore there is a waste; it’d be better to mine it all out immediately and convert it into a secret laboratory.
However, to mine, manpower is needed, such as slaves, along with various tools, and ample time...
But the most important issue now is the lack of time!
Moreover, even if time was abundant, Ove doesn’t know how to carve a teleportation array, which means the dimension could only be accessed using the secret keys Lady Heishan gave Lin Ke.
At that time, allowing each slave to move in and out would require Lin Ke to control things, wouldn’t that be exhausting? Nothing else would get done.
Thankfully, Ove mentioned that the two array plates in his own dimension haven’t been used...
Ove normally operates alone, needing nothing but the secret keys to enter and exit, so the array plates in his dimension remained unused.
Then Lin Ke set his sights on them.
Teleportation array plates!
One can be placed at Azaenn Castle, and the other at the iron mine space, right?
This way, slaves could go from Azanen to Ove’s dimension, and then from Ove’s dimension to the iron mine for mining.
However, this way, Ove would be completely tied to the Azanen Clan’s chariot, unable to step down.
After all, both teleportation arrays belong to Azanen, unless they’re destroyed, otherwise, Ove’s dimension would be under Azanen’s surveillance forever.
"Teacher, you’ve been alone for hundreds of years, why not settle down."
At this point, Lin Ke sighed.
On one hand, he actually hopes Ove could stand behind him, so that when he’s not yet fully grown, he’d have protection.
On the other hand, seeing Ove alone, Lin Ke didn’t want Ove to return to lonely days staring at a bolt of lightning after a few months.
An elder at several hundred years, without family, without heirs, his only connection with humanity being the Materialist School, not particularly close at that.
Maybe if it wasn’t for his accidental acquaintance with Garoce, Ove might have died silently in his own dimension while pursuing truth and legend.
Could you really stare at a bolt of lightning and see a legend? Lin Ke didn’t believe it.
"I..." Ove listened to Lin Ke’s words and fell silent.
Tie up with Garoce this musclebound family?
Actually, every time he comes out of his dimension, when interacting with the Materialist School, debating (arguing) with the Idealist School, nobles invite him to join them.
He is indeed a powerful existence at level nineteen!
Even His Majesty Insomnia of the Gula Kingdom consulted him about joining the Imperial Family, with favorable conditions.
But in reality, everyone cared about his strength.
Not his individual self.
This, with his social anxiety, he never agreed.
Social anxiety also means being more sensitive, and caring more about one’s feelings.
Ove glanced at his apprentice.
With Little Lin Ke’s talent, his future achievements would certainly not be lower than his, and Garoce is still young, with great potential, and reportedly renowned in the kingdom.
Under the protection of the Gula Kingdom, nothing major is likely to happen.
So, his apprentice wants him to stay, considering more of their mutual affection.
Thinking of this, Ove couldn’t help but lessen his grip on the Thunder Staff, helplessly said: "Alright, you’ve convinced me..."
"Really, teacher?!" Lin Ke heard and appeared happy, elated.
Great! Teacher Ove is willing to stay!
"But..." Ove spoke again: "But, when your father returns, I need to visit His Majesty Insomnia to buy some materials."
"No problem!" Lin Ke gladly agreed, the monk may have left, but the temple stayed; as long as Ove is given a home, he likely wouldn’t want to leave often.
"What are you talking about?" Granny Hisai asked, puzzled.
"Nothing, I found you a job Granny Hisai, you can sell those two large plots of land you own."
Lin Ke was in a good mood.
Granny Hisai first nodded, then surprised: "That won’t work, young master, I need them to make a living!"
Lin Ke waved his hand: "No need, would you like to follow me? Become my follower?"
Granny Hisai had great exploratory abilities.
Earlier on the road, Granny Hisai told him she initially just thought that charcoal burned longer than wood so she tried to formulate magic powder. With various powder combinations, she spent six years to create gunpowder!
It wasn’t accidental, but a conscious exploration.
Such talent, even if unable to become a professional, could be a research talent and be sufficient as his follower.
Granny Hisai stared blankly at Lin Ke in the firelight, suddenly finding Lin Ke, originally possessing noble qualities, now approachable and adorable.
"Then... then could you give me one more copper coin a month?" Granny Hisai asked instinctively, timidly.
Lin Ke laughed, shook his head: "If you do well, I’ll give you five silver coins each month!"
His monthly allowance was several hundred gold coins anyway.
And daily needs like meals aren’t included.
It just shows being noble is nice, if born as a civilian slave it would be tough.
"Five coins!" Granny Hisai was shocked, and large tears began to fall: "Whaa... No one has ever treated me so well..."
Lin Ke was helpless, why do these people start crying so easily, learning from Knicks?
He looked at Ove: "Teacher, let’s go back and help Granny Hisai with her initiation, then come back later."
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