I am Noble

One day Demetcha said.

Friend, you win.

What?

"The blue crystal's top grade, purple was correct. Your hypothesis was right.

Did you confirm that? With what talent? "

It's been a while since the two of them made a bet. Choi Yoon, who was in high school in Hanchang, completely forgot to bet. Damascus brought it out, and then I remembered.

Demetcha is not one to talk nonsense. If he did, he did. This means that you have seen the higher grade of the Blue Crystal. How in the world?

Did you make this yourself? ’

Choi Yun was furious when he thought about it.

"Damn! I'd go to college, too! Then I could have made it first! ’

He is a promising talent, but his foreign identity is only a top science student. It is not a condition to conduct experiments that artificially aggregate crystal energy. Who will fund the research and provide the research facilities?

But Demetcha was different from usual. You can't see your face, but the atmosphere settles. Choi Yoon could feel it.

You're really great.

No.

"No, you can be proud. You're amazing. The next generation crystals industry will be shaken by Korea. Definitely."

What's wrong with you all of a sudden? Humiliate. "

It is not the first time Demetcha has praised or encouraged greatness. But I've never been as honest and as serious as I am now. I felt awkward as if I was wearing clothes that didn't fit my body.

"Friend, I would like to invite you to the United States, is that possible?

Am I in the US?

I'd like to invite you to join me as a formal researcher at the Megharn Institute, but won't you come to the United States?

"Megharn Laboratory?

The Megharn Institute is a famous Crystal Foundation Science Institute in the United States. This is where anyone who studies crystals wants to go.

Choi Yoon felt like he was shrinking for no reason. Demetcha is not one to say meaningless things. He really had the power to invite himself to the Mexican Institute, the world's most prestigious institution.

There are many prominent scholars in Mexico, including Dr. Whipher. I'm sure it'll help you light up your future. Of course, I don't want to insult the College of Performing Arts. The place you work now is also a good place....

"Huh? What are you talking about?

A professor at a music university? With your level of education and insight, you're probably a famous professor.

Choi Yun was ridiculous. Demetza seems to be misunderstanding himself a lot. He's a high school student now, not to mention a professor.

I'm not a professor. I'm just a student. "

Really?

I don't lie about it. I'm a Student. "

Even greater. I thought that level of education would already be considered a promising scholar in Korea. I wanted to invite you to the United States even more.

"Demersha, do you go to the Mexican Institute?

"Yes, I have the power to move the lab in my own way. You can recruit as a researcher any time you want.

"Even though I am a student?"

"It doesn't matter. The United States doesn't see the age of talent.

…… even though you are a high school student? Sixteen...

"High school students?"

After saying that, Demetcha remained silent for a while. Although I couldn't see his face, I felt clear how surprised he would be. After a long time, I could only think of a sentence on a messenger.

Why can't Korea recognize a genius like you?

I'm still a scholar. What is a scientific archive like…….

That doesn't change the fact that the treasure is rotting in high school. No word can defend the poor eyesight of Korea.

It's a short speech, but I see an unwavering will. A sigh of disappointment and joy. Disappointment is about a country that does not recognize genius, and joy is that only he recognized genius in the world.

Let's meet. I want to meet you.

I feel more comfortable now…….

I must show you something.

What?

I said you won the bet earlier, right?

"Yes."

Don't you want to check the evidence?

Suddenly, Choi Yoon's heart fluttered. What Demarchea meant was simple.

Could the Megharn Institute have succeeded in synthesizing?

"Yes, don't you want to see the world's first Purple Crystal, the Rock of Knoxus?

"The Stone of Knoxus?

"In reverence of your victory, I have decided to call this Purple Crystal the Stone of Knoxus.

I miss you. Choi Yun has a strong craving. However, the identity of high school students was limited. Meeting a friend who lives in a foreign country isn't easy after all.

Don't worry about it. I'll go see him. I really want to show you the Stone of Knoxus. He wouldn't have been born if it wasn't for you.

I really want to see it.

However, the promise was not kept. Demarchea didn't make it to the rendezvous point, and there hasn't been any word since.

* * *

“... I see. ”

After a long explanation, Su Kyung Woong remained silent for a while. There was a flutter of emotions that could not be expressed. Joy? Grief? Conscience? What should I say about this heartbreaking fluctuation?

Genius says it changes the world. What color is the higher grade of the blue crystal? The misguided quarrel of geniuses to confirm it led to a world-shaking invention. Who knew such a funny visas would hide behind the discovery of the century?

On the one hand, it grieved me that the discovery of pure genius had to be abolished for some absurd reason: political logic.

“You know Dr. Whipher's dead, right? ”

“Of course. That's when the academic system flipped over. ”

“Maybe Demetcha was Dr. Whipher. ”

“ ……. ”

Choi Yoon did not react surprisingly. Young-woong quietly asked.

“Did you know? Didn't you say you didn't know? ”

“I didn't know, but……. ”

“Only?”

“I was somewhat prepared when you asked me if I knew Dr. Whipher. If Demerscha were Dr. Whipher, that would make sense. because the richness of that education was not something an ordinary scholar could have. ”

Choi Yoon closed his eyes for a moment. Maybe he guessed it a long time ago. There is a feeling that only someone who has spoken to Dr. Whipher directly has.

But assuming that Whipher is Demersha, it's like admitting your friend's death. For a lonely genius, it's hard to bear. A well-educated, disconnected friend. Though it was prejudiced by reason, the mind desperately turned away.

“Dr. Whipher created the world's first purple crystal and named it Knoxus Stone. and they named it Demersha. This is treated as highly confidential in the United States. ”

“I see. Demetcha eventually.... ”

“Now I understand what happened. He probably didn't want to leave the United States, or betray it. I just wanted to show it to a friend. ”

The Stone of Knoxus was not born only by the power of the Whipper. Whipher was inspired by discussion and excellence, which led to a theoretical breakthrough in the development of the fusion catalyst. The stone of Noxus was born as a joint venture between two genius friends.

I understood how the Whipher assassination was done. He just wanted to show his friend the stone of Knoxus. So I left the United States with the stone from Knoxus. He never would have tried to take it away from me.

However, Knoxus' Stone Project is a business that has been invested heavily by Rockefeller and other leading American families. In the eyes of the CIA, Whither was seen as a traitor to the United States. That's why they assassinated him.

I was grieved and saddened. What government official would believe that I wanted to show a friend of mine who helped me make the stone of Knoxus to get it out of the country? Whither's sincerity did not work, and the discoveries of the century were buried like that.

She hesitated, looking at Choi Yun's face that spread with depression.

“I'm sorry about your friend...... but it is a great cause for Choi to restore the discovery of the century. Not just the CIA, but a lot of people are going to come after you in the future. But don't worry, I'm here to help. Ms. Choi just needs to focus on getting her body together and completing her research. ”

“ ……. ”

He was dumbfounded, and there was no answer. Su Kyung Ung, who was watching, silently closed the door to the room and left.

Choi Yun sat in silence for a long time. The sound of a beating heart felt quiet enough as thunder. It is the loneliness of being alone in the dark, and it smells familiar to him who spent his childhood as a genius.

He was a precious friend, barely rescued from loneliness, who didn't know his name or face. You must be busy just when I lost contact with you.I 've been trying to forget something else.

The specialty of crystallography was to complete the fusion catalyst. Then he had hoped that his friend would recognize him and come.

The new material N series used for filling and defense equipment was merely a byproduct of the study of fusion catalysts. The establishment of the Han Seong industry, and the effort it took to complete the fusion catalyst into the shadow of Yu Woong, were all to meet friends.

But he turns out to be Dr. Whipher. It is said to have died a long time ago. He was sacrificed for no other reason than to show himself the Stone of Knoxus.

The death of a friend. It was an assumption. I just ignored it without acknowledging it.

Loneliness was something he was used to. But the loneliness now that I realized that I had lost my only friend to debate with and to enjoy controversy, I didn't think I would ever get used to it.

"My friend, you have won the bet.

I could hear the voice of a friend I had never heard before. Choi Yoon bowed his head and covered his face with both hands. A silent moan poured down on the floor.

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This serious atmosphere is not for donkeys.

My hands and feet, Agritogri.