Chapter 462 Gretel’s Medical Research Institute

Grete made the project statement with great trepidation. Fortunately, the legendary mages listened attentively, and no one laughed or criticized. Even though His Excellency the Immortal was a little unhappy, he did not mutter:

"After all, don't we still have to kill people..."

Ms. Almeida, who is from the control department, also asked a few questions about Gretel's understanding of [Mechanized Mind]. Gretel answered seriously:

"Although the description of the spell's effect does not mention this, I know more than one mage who uses this spell on himself when he is fighting and injured, so that his spellcasting is not interrupted by pain." For example, Brother Lin En, for example Secretary Johnny Colin, Department of Emergency Management,

"So I want to know whether this spell can make people ignore pain from a psychological level rather than a sensory level, and what is its mechanism of action."

Grete especially wants to know which part of the brain this spell works on. For example, maybe it is over-stimulation, or suppressing the emotional feedback of "pain" in the prefrontal cortex of the brain?

The infamous frontal lobotomy surgery of that year certainly caused a lot of problems, but using magic to perform short-term, reversible suppression might be a treatment idea.

"So, what are you going to do with it?"

Ms. Almeida asked with a smile. Even if she has no intention of releasing her charm, when she raises her eyebrows or tilts her head when speaking, her charm value will naturally increase to over 20. Gretel turned a blind eye, thinking intently, and stated unhurriedly:

"For example, when doing an esophagus, stomach, intestinal examination, or during brain surgery. If the patient is conscious, he can promptly remind the doctor that he feels pain here, or that he may be about to be punctured... "

Ms. Almeida remained silent. When the Charm Control system reaches a high level, although there will be instant death spells such as [Power Word: Death], people generally don't like to make them dripping with blood.

On the other hand, the Immortal Lord next to him had red light flashing in his eyes, his upper and lower jaws were clicking, and he looked like he was smiling...

Grete sighed secretly. Your Excellency, isn't it because most people don't look down on you - to be honest, skeletons don't look down on you either - that's why you always make some noise?

A few legends nearby watched the excitement and didn't mind it being a big deal. Look at Gretel, look at the Immortal, and then look at the Lord of Thunder, not whispering quietly:

"Ruined."

"It can't be taught."

"What a magic to speed up research, he just wants to use it to cut the brain."

"Even if it's used for fighting?"

"We should send him to the Conjuration Department and ask the medical branch to take him in... Hey, Helena, do you want him?"

Gretel pretended not to hear, and the Lord of Thunder and the Immortal looked straight ahead, each also pretending not to hear. The protective [Wall of Space and Time] Steiner legendary mage smiled and waved to Gretel:

"Master Nordmark, I have a suggestion for you. If you want to open a treatment center to treat poor people, that's great; but it's best not to use the name of low-cost treatment or free treatment."

I have no intention of waiving treatment fees for wealthy people. However, if it is not free, the poor people cannot afford treatment. Gretel wanted to explain, but [Wall of Time and Space] had already continued speaking leisurely:

"The Temple of the God of War, the Temple of the Spring Goddess, and the medical branch of the Parliament all charge for treatment. Even the worshipers of the God of Nature collect donations in another way. The treatment center at the port will provide a certain amount of money every day. A certain amount of free treatment, but the limit is very small.”

The implication is, you want to make it free, and where do you put other healers?

In the face of major disasters and epidemics, other methods of transfer payment can be used, but free treatment cannot be normalized after all.

The white-haired legendary mage smiled lightly. The smile was still warm, but the look in Gretel's eyes that looked into the distance suddenly turned sharp:

"Besides...many people are greedy. If you put forward conditions, they will know that treatment opportunities are hard to come by, so they will restrain themselves. If you treat them for free with good intentions, they will think, why do you treat others but not me? .You are cold, you are greedy, you are morally corrupt..."

More than one legendary mage nodded slightly. The smile on Ms. Almeida's lips also turned indifferent. Many rose thorns seemed to suddenly appear on this [Philosopher's Rose]:

"The more you deal with poor people, the easier it is to encounter this kind of thing. It's not that the poor have low morals, but... many times, they have exhausted all their strength just to live, and they have to prey on everyone who is soft-hearted. Everything you can grab..."

Gretel felt sad. Isn't this just "Doctor, I know you saved me, but for the sake of money, I still want to sue you"? How many times has he seen this kind of thing!

"So what are you going to do?" the Lord of Thunder suddenly asked. The monocle was clean, sparks no longer flashed, writing no longer appeared, only the deep black eyes stared at Grete through the lenses without blinking.

Silence, Alexander.

"I plan to do it in the name of the institute." Grete replied immediately without thinking:

"Declare a topic to the parliament and apply for a research grant. Then announce to the outside world that the purpose of every cheap - or free - treatment is to conduct magic research and collect patient data. The healer's remuneration is determined by the research Funding payment..."

Of course, how much research funding there is and whether it is enough to cover the costs is another matter. Anyway, even if the institute reimburses the accounts, it does not have to reimburse the patients; how much treatment fees are exempted is not a matter of his own words...

Besides, collecting patient data and testing new treatment methods is his original purpose, isn't it?

Before the words were spoken, the legends looked at each other and smiled. Mr. Ripley, the transformation type [Jade Crown], smiled and shook his finger towards the [Wall of Time and Space]:

"I said you don't have to worry about him! Isn't this very skillful? Well, any magician in the medical branch who wants to be kind enough to waive the treatment fee will use this excuse. Helena, are you sure you haven't taught him secretly?"

He got an eye roll on the spot.

The legendary mages had seen enough excitement and gossip, and finally left. Only then did the Lord of Thunder have time to ask Gretel about his research plan in detail. After asking him again, give him detailed instructions:

"You have stayed in the Black Gate Peninsula for too long. Take advantage of the time these days and read all "Arcane" and "Magic" from the beginning to the present. If you still have time, read "Ordinary Arcanist Monthly", "Thunder" ", and other journals that are in line with your direction, read them all."

"Starting next week, come to my study every Monday at nine o'clock in the morning to attend regular meetings and listen to the research directions of your senior brothers and sisters. At the beginning, you can just listen to the lectures. After two weeks, you will be ready to speak and participate in discussions."

It felt like Alexander... Gretel bared his teeth secretly.

The disciples of the Lord of Thunder, as you can tell by looking at Archmage Carlisle, should all be high-level mages. If not done well, they may be above level 15, or even close to legends.

They don’t even say they participate in the discussion about their research direction. They just listen with their ears. Do you understand?

"By the way, help me review the submitted paper..."

"teacher!"

"Um?"

"Can I understand the paper submitted to you?"

"You don't need to understand." The Lord of Thunder showed an obviously impatient look:

"Take a look to see if there is any obvious nonsense or incompatible words. If so, take it back. If not, send it to me with your opinions. Don't worry, although I am the author of "Arcane" and "Thunder" 》Special reviewer, I can’t read 20 papers in a month, it’s very fast.”

"..." The manuscripts reviewed by the professor are read first by the doctoral students and even master's students under the professor. It turns out that it is the same in this world...

Gretel received a bunch of instructions and returned to his mage tower in a daze. Before leaving, Archmage Carlisle took him with him and refreshed all the permissions he could:

The Lord of Thunder's study, the Lord of Thunder's reception room waiting area, the Lord of Thunder's laboratory...

The most important thing is the laboratory. In theory, Grete can use the teacher's high-end laboratory, the teacher's experimental facilities, the teacher's materials and funds to do his own research and make whatever he wants for his own benefit.

According to Grand Master Carlisle, this is a privilege that every new disciple will enjoy when he or she starts. Is it timely? It usually lasts for three to ten years, or until the next disciple starts. After that, you have to take on the projects designated by the teacher to get permission.

Grete silently remembered that when he was smelting mithril, he used a laboratory to make electrolytic salt water...

Well, that big pillar that can attract thunder is still very cool. The important thing is that the power is really high.

"But I can't understand all the topics they are studying, right?"

"So you hurry up and start researching!" This time, it was Archmage Carlisle's turn to urge him:

“As long as you start to get started and they don’t understand your topic, then it’ll be fine!”

It sounds reasonable...

And it is not difficult at all to open a hospital, no, a medical research institute. Grete hurried back to the mage tower. Mage Norwood was already waiting at the door. As soon as he entered the study, he came over with a map:

"Four locations have been found for the hospital, one belongs to the city hall, one belongs to the Spring Temple, one belongs to the God of War Temple, and one is privately owned. - Boss, which one should we go to talk to?"

Gretel looked carefully at the red circle on the map. The one belonging to the city hall is in the most remote location and the farthest away from the Mage Tower. The advantage is that it is close to the wilderness and can enclose a large area;

The house belonging to the Spring Temple was originally an inn with a large courtyard and a small courtyard. Later, I don’t know what happened and it was abandoned;

The one belonging to the Temple of the God of War is in the best location, close to the main road. There are large slums within a kilometer walk, and it seems that there is no shortage of patients. The only problem is that the environmental pollution from nearby slaughterhouses and coal warehouses is quite serious;

As for the privately owned one, Gretel wanted to cover his eyes after just one glance:

What did he do wrong to open a hospital next to a cemetery?

Even if he doesn't care, consider the patient's psychological endurance!

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