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Dark Demon Reasoned with Others (4k)
He gave them a new definition, then presented an unsolved problem based on that definition.
Dark Demon's behavior was undoubtedly that of a rogue.
Yet he did not think there was anything wrong with it.
After Dark calmly explained the definition of exponents, the two elders could not help exchanging a glance before firmly committing it to memory.
Definitions that simplified calculations were not uncommon, but judging by Dark Demon's manner, this seemed to be one of the foundational definitions of an entire system of calculation.
"A whole system of definitions like this, never seen before... Could this be a unique method of calculation taught at Saint Marian Academy?"
As Aaron Ryders pondered rapidly, he asked, "I roughly understand your question, but what is the point of researching something like this?"
"The point?" Dark leaned back, spinning his Magitech Scribe beneath his fingers as he said bluntly, "To make things difficult for you!"
Aaron Ryders's voice caught at once.
Perhaps feeling that was a bit inappropriate, Dark added, "Or, to use another word—test you?"
In any case, whether it was making things difficult for them or testing them, since they needed his help, they could only put up with it.
After Aaron Ryders and Avivah Julius noted down Dark's first question, they asked, "What is the second question?"
Dark grinned and said, "The second question is still a half-solved proof problem. I hope you can help me verify it."
"What do you mean?" Ryders perked up.
Dark said, "We all know that an even number is an integer divisible by 2.