Ch. 332 - The Great Archmage

Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice echoed through the room, "If such a platform truly existed, it would indeed greatly enhance the efficiency of mages' research. At that point, the results mages achieve in the same amount of time might very well multiply."

Before the speaker finished, Priscilla jumped to her feet, bowing deeply. "Your Holiness Mayer, to what do I owe this pleasure?"

Adam, startled, hurried to bow as well.

"Relax," the Great Archmage smiled. "After all, you're a genius mage who created an entirely new category of magic. I'm quite interested in your talk of a revolutionary breakthrough. Go on, just pretend I'm not here."

With that, he casually picked up Flame, sat down in a corner, and waited for Adam to continue.

Adam hadn’t expected his ideas to reach the Great Archmage so quickly. But this was a golden opportunity—reporting directly to a key decision-maker was far more advantageous than having his ideas passed along secondhand.

Taking a deep breath to compose himself, Adam continued, "The significance of data goes beyond just research. It can also play a pivotal role in war. The void is vast, with countless planes, but they must have similarities—whether in species composition, power systems, or other factors. If we could compile complete datasets, we could, through data comparison, find better ways to counteract threats earlier in wars. This would help reduce losses."

"While I was on Titania, I learned from Transdimensional Mage Arnold of the Seventh Tower, that Mages have enemies. I don’t know who they are or where they come from, but you and the other Master Mages certainly have more information. By converting this knowledge into pure data for analysis, we could likely research the enemies’ weaknesses more thoroughly."

Neither mage interrupted him. Adam was aware that discussing this topic might be overstepping his boundaries, so he quickly shifted to another subject.

"In the Mage World, every major plane's sacrifice produces an ether tide. If we could record data like its duration, expansion range, and energy levels, we could optimize the process of relocating mortals, ensuring we maximize the benefits from this phenomenon."

"Mages' spells follow a similar pattern. The same spell, in the hands of different mages, can have varying construction methods—some more efficient, some less. Others are tailored specifically for the original caster. If we could compile and compare them, we could standardize these constructions, creating a unified system. The potential benefits would be enormous."

"Below the transcendent level, a standardized ‘curriculum’ could save most mages from taking unnecessary detours."

"When the data becomes robust enough, we could even use it to predict the future."

At this point, Adam’s mind began to wander, thinking about how probability theory, statistics, and fuzzy mathematics could be adapted and combined with big data to perhaps create a spell similar to prophecy.

The Great Archmage Mayer finally spoke up. "This thing you call a personal chip is indeed quite impressive, and I can see the thought you’ve put into it. But how does it connect with the data you’re talking about?"

Adam felt a surge of energy. He wasn’t afraid of questions; he feared disinterest. He knew that the more profound the inquiries, the closer they were to acceptance.

"It not only assists users but also serves as the best data collector. Every small action a mage performs with it will be uploaded to a database. This database will categorize and summarize the data using specific algorithms, creating effective storage. When users need it, they can connect and access the convenience they helped create."

"So, it’s an essential part of the plan?" Priscilla asked.

Adam hesitated, then replied honestly, "Actually, the Mage Network would be the best carrier."

Priscilla firmly interjected, "The Mage Network isn’t feasible for this; it operates strictly by permissions, or there will be serious issues."

The Great Archmage nodded. "Indeed, changing the Mage Network is challenging. Adam, aside from what you've mentioned, what other functions does your personal chip have?"

Adam quickly caught the nuance in Mayer's words. He only said it was challenging, unlike Priscilla's outright rejection. This indicated that if the stakes were high enough, even the Mage Network could be altered.

Adam placed his final, heaviest card on the table. "It has one more function—the most important one in the entire plan, and the reason I believe this product could be revolutionary."

"I'm listening."

"Every mage, including myself, doesn’t have their computational power active all the time. In other words, we aren’t in a state of high-intensity work every moment; much of our lives consist of downtime when our computational abilities are idle."

Priscilla’s eyes brightened; she seemed to grasp what Adam was about to reveal.

"Through the personal chip and careful algorithms, I can upload this idle computational power to the network, making it available—either for free or for a fee—to mages or projects that need significant computational resources. This way, we can turn unused resources into something valuable without affecting anyone."

"This method would not only manage the vast data I mentioned but also allow us to tackle problems during data processing using divide-and-conquer algorithms."

"Mages in need could request cloud-stored computational power anytime, leveraging collective strength to solve individual issues."

"Furthermore, if this technology develops or gains support from the Mage Network, one day mages might even upload unused mental and magical energy. At that point..."

Mayer stood up, his eyes deep as the aether void. He interjected, "At that point, the original purpose of the Mage Network would advance significantly, shifting mages from individual evolution to collective evolution, marking a major leap forward."

"Tell me, what is the name of your plan?"

"Big Data and Cloud Computing."

Mayer repeated the terms, then suddenly asked, "Have you considered using this plan to ascend to the transcendent level? I can apply for a special channel to complete your magical power and the Origin."

Adam was taken aback, instinctively rejecting the offer. "Sorry, Your Holiness, my foundation is still in electromagnetic magic. I want to advance through my own research."

Mayer handed the Flame back to Adam and said, "Quickly document your plan in detail and give it to Priscilla. You’re right; this truly is revolutionary and deserves a full meeting of the Mage Council."

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