Chapter 810: Phrenology

After the introduction of Arnold's team, it was Joan's turn.

Joan's situation is similar to that of Angor and Ryan. Although he hasn't learned the "flying technique", using the "transformation technique" to become an eagle can still meet the needs of flying operations.

Hailar is good at "flying" and "heroic spirit". Although the wave-bladed giant sword used is not a magic weapon, it can be temporarily enchanted with the special ability of "magic warrior".

Holden seems to possess a mysterious supernatural ability, which can transform a pair of dragon wings behind him to meet the requirements of flight.

His pistol and short sword are magic weapons. Needless to say, the bard's 2nd-level spell "Tranquillity" can also play a role in fighting fear.

And finally Audrey.

She herself has not learned the flying spell, but the "Blue Sky Knight" has a special mount "Pegasus", which can carry its master to fight in the air.

Audrey's sword, shield and armor are all enchanted weapons. In addition, she also has a "dragon lance" specially used for air combat, which has the functions of both a lance and a rifle. arms.

As for courage... for a paladin, this question is not even worth mentioning!

After Audrey activates the "Courage Halo", not only is she completely immune to all fear effects, but she can also provide morale bonuses to her companions around her, inspiring the courage to fight against fear.

Major James was very satisfied with everyone's answers. He took out his pocket watch and took a look. Before lunch time, he took out the skulls of various creatures in his collection and invited the young visitors to appreciate them.

This Mr. Major claimed to be a "skull collector" and was very interested in "phrenology".

"Mr. Laval, did you take the course 'phrenology' in college?"

"This..." Arnold hesitated for a moment, and replied tactfully: "Phrenology is a new science. The atmosphere of Midgard University is relatively conservative. At present, this theory has not been included in the teaching subject list."

"That's such a pity!" Major James patted his knee regretfully, "In my opinion, this is a great revolutionary theory, shining with the brilliance of truth, and you really should spend some spare time studying it. The science!"

Joan had heard about "phrenology" and had read several related papers out of curiosity.

However, he is deeply skeptical of this so-called "emerging theory".

No matter from the empirical point of view or from the theoretical basis, there are many unexplainable loopholes in this theory. It is said to be science, but it is actually closer to a "metaphysics".

Angel and Ryan's attitude towards "phrenology" is similar to that of Joan.

The two young mages exchanged glances, seeming to want to laugh but unable to.

Ryan is relatively introverted, and he doesn't want to refute Mr. Major who fanatically advocates "phrenology" in public, but Angel can't help it.

"Ahem! Dear Mr. Major, I didn't mean to offend you, but when it comes to 'phrenology', it just so happened that my tutor, Professor Franklin, published an article in the Austrian Law Journal not long ago. I was deeply impressed by the critique of all the chaos in the field of 'phrenology' research."

"Oh? Tell me quickly, Dear Professor Franklin, what do you think of 'phrenology'?" Mr. Major became interested.

"This...Frankly speaking, my supervisor does not admit that 'phrenology' is a serious science at all. He thinks...the so-called 'phrenology' is just a trick of a few magicians to deceive people , there is no convincing empirical data at all, it is nothing more than a prejudice woven by sleep talk and madness."

Although Angor's words were just a paraphrase of Dean Franklin's remarks, they also expressed his own position.

Joan and Ryan almost couldn't help laughing out loud on the spot, but Major James' face immediately sank.

"Mr. Master, I don't want to criticize your mentor. Professor Franklin is certainly a great scholar, but his slander of phrenology is too vicious!"

"Professor Garr, who pioneered phrenology, is no less famous than Professor Franklin. Aren't Dr. Astruk and Dr. Lorantu, who have made outstanding contributions to this discipline, outstanding scholars with impeccable knowledge and education? You say that these respectable scholars are all liars and magic sticks, I absolutely cannot agree!"

Major James stood up excitedly, turned around and walked to the bookshelf, picked up two white skulls, and turned around to show them to everyone.

"Mr. Angel just said that 'phrenology' lacks experimental evidence, sorry, although I am an amateur of this theory, I can produce sufficient evidence to verify the truth revealed by phrenology! "

Major James held up the skull of his left hand so that Joan and the others could see it more clearly.

"Look, everyone, this is the head of a colonist from the old world!"

"It is not difficult to find that this skull has the following characteristics: the overall appearance of the skull is relatively large, the circumference of the skull is straight, the cheekbones, brow bones and bridge of the nose are raised higher, the eye sockets are obviously sunken, and the facial features are deep."

"Indeed." Arnold nodded in agreement.

"Now, let's look at the head of the native Asa tribe in the New World."

Major James holds up the skull of his right hand.

"Obviously, compared with the head just now, this aborigine's head is smaller in size, the facial bones are flatter, and the facial features are softer."

"Your observation is very meticulous." Angel agreed first, and then questioned, "But Mr. Major, what does this mean?"

"Show what? Tell the truth, my young gentlemen! Isn't that obvious?"

Major James flushed with excitement and waved his arms.

"According to the point of view of phrenology, the larger the head, the larger the brain capacity, the more intelligent and rational, the appearance of the head is upright and beautiful, and the facial features are clear and deep, indicating that the owner of the head has richer sensibility and creativity; A skull with these characteristics indicates that its owner has low intelligence and lacks creativity!"

"Comparing these two heads, it is not difficult to find that the colonists are the higher races with more developed intelligence, while the indigenous peoples are the ignorant and pitiful lower races!"

"Think about it, my dear gentlemen! Isn't the above argument, derived from phrenology, a reflection of reality?"

"The reason why our colonists are more civilized, better, and have invented and mastered the most advanced technology of this era is not entirely the result of acquired education. The physiological structure of the skull is higher than that of the indigenous people, and their natural intelligence is more developed! "

"So, as a higher and better race, our colonists should conquer the lower and ignorant native race, and spread the light of civilization to every corner of the New World!"

"This is not the great truth revealed to us by phrenology!"

Major James roared excitedly, his eyes flashed with unusually hot brilliance.

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