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Chapter 1249 - 35 Supreme Councilor Vivian
Chapter 1249: Chapter 35 Supreme Councilor Vivian
"Through the experiment, I have confirmed the effects of the Proposal Potion," a scholar clad in a gray robe solemnly declared from the lectern at the center of the Tower of Alchemy’s conference hall, addressing the amplification Array, "The test results are now projected onto this Crystal screen via the Memory Crystal. From these data, we can see that the sixteen types of crops tested, after sowing and application of the Proposal Potion, had their maturity cycles reduced by fifteen to thirty days depending on the original length of their growth cycles. Hence, we can conclude that if the Proposal Potion could be applied on a large scale, it would substantially increase the yield of crops. Taking wheat, a major food crop, as an example, its maturation period would be shortened by eighteen days, and correspondingly, the yield per unit has only a three percent decrease. Based on these data, after applying the Proposal Potion, the annual yield of wheat per unit area could increase by twelve to eighteen percent, depending on the number of sowing times. In the experiment, the highest yield increase, of up to twenty percent, was observed in the Red Jade Root. The emergence of the Proposal Potion changes the current limitations that conventional fertilizers or existing growth enhancers can only slightly increase yields. By starting with the growth cycle, it will fundamentally alter the planting rhythm of crops. Therefore, as the proposer, I believe that the Proposal Potion is nearing perfection and can be applied for widespread use. Moreover, as this result pertains to the livelihood of the entire Yarran World, it must be treated with the utmost caution."
This is the conference hall of the Tower of Alchemy, where today more than three hundred scholars have gathered to attend as observers. At the center of the spacious hall is a lectern illuminated by more than a dozen Crystal Energy lamps. Each proposer partaking in the Supreme Council must present from this lectern, and answer any questions from the audience. After the public defense, the proposers will make additional statements and then undergo rigorous inquiries from seven adjudicators. Once all procedures have ended, the adjudicators will render the final judgment. Hence, the seats of the adjudicators are positioned directly opposite the lectern at a distance of ten meters. Each adjudicator’s seat is set up individually so that they can’t confer privately during the deliberations, which ensures the independence of each adjudicator’s thought process and, thereby, guarantees the fairness of the decisions.
"Ahem, the proposer’s additional statement has concluded," announced the voice of the conference host from behind the scenes, who does not engage in substantial discussion. Those familiar recognized the voice as belonging to the current head of the Tower of Alchemy, the president of the Alchemy Association, "As the proposer mentioned, the Proposal Potion, being an agricultural potion, is of great importance and requires careful consideration. Now then, in accordance with the meeting procedures, I invite the adjudicators to exercise their duties and powers."
In the hall, apart from the proposer at the center, those who enjoyed the focus of the lights were the seven adjudicators, seated at the high tribunal bench. The seven adjudicators, clothed in identical black robes and of varied ages and demeanors, each reacted differently. Some leaned back in their chairs with their eyes closed, some propped their chin in contemplation, and some scribbled on the desk as if they hadn’t been listening intently to the proposer. However, as the conference host declared the next step, their gazes simultaneously sharpened, fixating on the proposer at the center of the hall. If the proposer were not mentally resilient, that very moment could have led to a collapse under the pressure.
"Since everyone is still pondering, let me start," the host’s proclamation concluded and after a spell of silence, the third adjudicator’s speaking lamp lit up, signaling a middle-aged man’s voice to slowly begin, "For an agricultural potion, cost factors are critical. A potion with too high a cost is pointless. I would like to ask the proposer, in the experimental report you submitted, it’s noted that thirty bottles of potion are required per square kilometer. However, intentionally or not, you have omitted the cost for each bottle. Now, I need you to confirm the price per bottle."
The proposer did not answer immediately, seeming to hesitate for a moment before speaking, "The price is not steep, fluctuating between twenty-five to thirty gold coins per bottle according to market prices."
"That’s already quite high. Even if we calculate based on twenty-five gold coins a bottle, the increase of a mere dozen percent in yield may not compensate for the potion’s expenses, unless the price of the agricultural products is raised. For agricultural products, it’s absurd that despite an increased yield, their prices are even higher," another middle-aged female adjudicator, apparently specializing in agricultural potions, was quick to voice a disagreement, "Additionally, I believe you made a mistake. I’ve just made a rough calculation, and although I don’t know the exact formula of your potion, based on the auxiliary materials you’ve disclosed, the cost is close to twenty-eight gold coins already. That is to say, unless your two main components cost less than two gold coins, it’s impossible to keep costs within thirty gold coins. Therefore, I think you mistook the cost issue raised by the fifth adjudicator for your production costs. In reality, what we want to know is the price you plan to charge at sale, or are you intending to distribute it for free to the users?"
"Regarding the price issue, I’m also seeking ways to lower it," the proposer nodded, "For instance, if we move to large-scale production, the price could be reduced by about fifteen percent."
"That’s still too high," the first middle-aged man to speak shook his head, "Not suitable for widespread promotion and of little significance."
"To reduce the price further, we would need to look for other methods," the proposer was not displeased by this, as a researcher, he was well aware of the shortcomings of his study, "Such as finding alternative potions, or refining the effect of each potion. But this would need to be done gradually in practical applications. Therefore, I am now presenting this proposal in the hope of promoting my potion on a large scale first, allowing me more time and resources to further resolve the other issues with the potion."
"However, there is a critical issue with your Proposal Potion that hasn’t been addressed," a young girl’s crisp voice rose from the third adjudicator’s platform. The participants displayed no surprise at the sudden youthful sound; to them, having such a young adjudicator was quite customary, "The energy and elements in the soil don’t appear out of thin air. You speak of an increase in yield by twelve to twenty percent, but clearly, your potion cannot provide that energy. Where then does it come from? It can only be by depleting the soil’s energy to meet the growth requirements. I’m not mistaken, am I?"
"Yes," the proposer sighed and nodded, "To ensure the fertility of the land, we would have to increase the frequency of fallowing."
"So, based on a fallow cycle, can your potion truly enhance crop yields? I find it hard to believe," another elder’s voice expressed doubt. "Furthermore, could such overexploitation result in permanent damage to the land? If it harms the earth, could it anger the earth’s deity? I think, indeed, we must proceed with caution."
"Due to time constraints, I haven’t been able to obtain that part of the data smoothly," the proposer flipped through her documents and said helplessly, "I need more time to collect the timing data and calculate further."
"The issue with the land is often irreversible; once a mistake is made, unless we pray for the help of the deity, there is no remedy in the short term," said the young lady in a crisp voice. "Therefore, I do not think your proposal has the foundation to be promoted on a large scale first. Without clear statistical data on the land’s damage, if problems arise after widespread promotion, then it will be a crime for you, as well as everyone sitting here, against the Yarran World."
As the girl’s words ended, the venue fell into silence again, filled only with the rustling of papers and the occasional cough. Everyone was deep in thought.
"Ahem, since the councilors seem to have no further questions for now, let’s move to the next part," the moderator coughed after waiting for a long time and no one spoke. "It will be up to the councilors to make the final review of the issue. The motion passes if the votes in favor exceed the votes against."
"No need," the proposer at the center of the hall objected. "I indeed only considered the effects of the potion without taking into account the additional environmental impact. I cannot guarantee there won’t be unforeseeable consequences as a result of the Proposal Potion, nor can I take on the ensuing responsibility. Therefore, I hope the council can allow me to temporarily withdraw the proposal. I need more time for additional research. Once I have completed this data, I will reapply for review."
"Request granted," the moderator replied immediately. "You are welcome to reapply at any time after completing the data."
"Actually, I think a small quantity of the Proposal Potion could be produced at this stage," the young lady hesitated for a moment before saying. "The report shows that the potion’s effective period is long enough, so producing a small quantity for backup is feasible."
"For this global war?" Number seven, a woman who had not spoken before, spoke in a muffled voice. "Indeed, there is no need to use it now, but it’s necessary to store it as a backup. It’s better to have more options than none."
"Then please, councilors, vote on proposal three based on the councilor’s suggestion," the moderator, accustomed to such sudden proposals, said after waiting a few minutes. "Six votes in favor, one against, thus, proposer, the Association will collaborate with you to produce a small amount of the potion for backup. Do you accept?"
"I am honored, but I would prefer these backup potions not be used," the proposer said. "I don’t want to bear a name of shame."
"Of course, that is a precondition," the moderator gave an affirmative reply. After the staff led the proposer off the podium, he continued, "Now let’s move on to the next proposal review. Proposer, councilor Vivian, since the proposer is also a councilor, her voting rights are temporarily suspended. The first alternate councilor will temporarily take her place. Please take your seats, both parties. The review will commence in five minutes."
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