Chapter 59 Side Quest Part 1: Increasing Mastery Points
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User: Michael Reyes.
upation: Student.
[Mastery]
Physics: Level 4
1210/1500 points
Chemistry: Level 0
0/100
Biology: Level 0
0/100
Mathematics: Level 4
1400/1500
Astronomy: Level 0
0/100
Meteorology: Level 4
1450/1500
Oceanography: Level 0
0/100
Environmental Science: Level 4 @@novelbin@@
1300/1500
Geology: Level 0 0/100
Computer Science: Level 4
1200/1500
[Current System Points: 60,050.] Michael checked his status once again, truly. There are core sciences that he needed to level up. Geology, Oceanography, Astronomy, Biology, and Chemistry. He wanted them to be at least level 3. But to do so, he''ll have to read tons of books and do research on those areas.
Speaking of research, he checked the website of an academic journal where he had passed his ten theses about AI and renewable energy. The moment he logged in to the website, the screen loaded to reveal an overflowing inbox, notifications piling up with each passing second. Michael''s cursor hovered momentarily before he clicked on the mailbox icon, revealing an array of unread messages that seemed to stretch endlessly down the page.
The subject lines varied, but amon thread connected them all: his work on AI and renewable energy. Universities from around the globe, some of which he recognized as leading institutions in technology and environmental science, had taken an interest in his research.
One email from a well-known European university praised the innovative approach and thorough analysis presented in his papers. They expressed keen interest in discussing potential coboration opportunities and invited him to speak at an uing conference focused on sustainable technology.
Another message, this time from a prestigious university in the United States, inquired about the possibility of him joining their research team for a project that aimed to integrate AI with sr energy systems to increase efficiency and reduce costs. They mentioned that his work had caught the eye of several faculty members who were eager to explore ways to incorporate his ideas into their research.
"What the heck?" Michael couldn''t believe his eyes. Just over a research, and there were offers already from institutions looking to tap into his expertise. The realization dawned on him that his work, which he had often considered just a stepping stone in his broader journey toward building hispany, had garnered international attention.
He scrolled through more emails, each offering words of admiration for his research and propositions that ranged from guest lectureships to full-scale coborative projects. Some universities even hinted at schrship opportunities for further study or research positions within their departments, eager to have someone of his caliber contribute to their academicmunity.
As he sifted through the emails, he found several invitations to publish additional papers in other reputable journals, requests for interviews from tech and science publications, and even preliminary offers for book deals based on his research. "This is getting out of hand," Michael could only chuckle. He doesn''t honestly know how to react. Well, this may be the time when he has to consider his academic opportunities. Given that in theing months, his business would start operations, he might not be able to focus on his studies. But he wanted to finish his degree because he swore to his mother that he''d graduate no matter what. Among all the universities that reached out, one particrly caught his eye: the University of Cambridge. The email from Cambridge wasn''t just ttering; it was an outright invitation to join a coborative research project that aligned closely with his work on AI and renewable energy. They were offering him ess to resources and minds that could significantly advance his research, potentially even his business.
The thought of working with one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world was enticing. The opportunity to coborate with leading researchers and ess cutting-edge technology and facilities could propel his work into new realms of innovation.
After much consideration, Michael decided to respond specifically to the University of Cambridge. He crafted a careful reply, expressing his deep appreciation for their offer and his genuine interest in learning more about the coborative project. He exined his current situation, emphasizing hismitment tounching his renewable energypany but also his desire to continue contributing to academic research.
Once sent, he leaned back to his chair. He''d expect a reply from them in a day or two. For now, he focused on looking at online articles for Geology, Oceanography, Astronomy, Biology, and Chemistry. Fortunately, there are a lot of online resources avable, ranging from academic journals, and university lecture series, to specialized educational tforms offering in-depth courses on these subjects. Michael beganpiling a list of resources, prioritizing those that offered the mostprehensive coverage and were recognized by the academicmunity, because they yielded the most points. Then he started reading those resources, and he could see his core sciences gaining mastery points as he absorbed its content. He read until midnight, and he checked his system status.
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1210/1500 points
Chemistry: Level 1
100/300
Biology: Level 1
100/300
Mathematics: Level 4
1400/1500
Astronomy: Level 1
100/300
Meteorology: Level 4
1450/1500
Oceanography: Level 1
100/300
Environmental Science: Level 4
1300/1500
Geology: Level 1
100/300
Computer Science: Level 4
1200/1500
"Perfectly bnced, as all things should be," Michael muttered under his breath. He''d continue reading those articles tomorrow, increasing their level to level three.
As he was about to take his sleep and continue it tomorrow. There was a knock on the door. Michael knew it was his mom, so he simply called.
"What is it, mom?" "I want to ask you something, is it okay to enter your room?" Myra said.
"It''s open mom, you can enter anytime," Michael said.
With his permission, Myra entered, a hopeful look on her face.
"Michael…it''s nearing New Year, is there something you''d want to eat? I''ll buy you anything."
Myra''s question caught Michael off guard, momentarily shifting his focus from his academic and entrepreneurial pursuits to something as mundane yetforting as a home-cooked meal. He paused, considering her offer, realizing how long it had been since he''d thought about anything other than his research, business, and now, his sudden academic fame.
"Mom, honestly, anything you cook will be great. As long as there are fried chicken, spring rolls, noodles, cakes…" Michael trailed off, ncing around his room. "Mom, I didn''t get you anything this Christmas right?"
"It''s okay, you were busy preparing for that evaluation of your invention," Myra replied reassuringly. "No… that won''t do Mom. Oh…I think I know where to go tomorrow."
"You''ll leave again?" Myra asked.
Michael nodded. "I''ll buy you a present, Mom, something that you so deserve."