Chapter 293: The Death of the Suzaku (4)
Magic Mountain High School, is a magic university in District 11. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć infoThe history of this school is very long, too. Originally, however, this school was not a magic school, but a traditional school for onmyoji. It was not until the last hundred years that it became a wizarding university that mainly taught Western magic and witchcraft.
This school is not very well-known in the world due to its short exposure to magic, but it is the most famous wizarding school in Area 11. The current headmaster of the school is a very powerful witch, she is close to 100 years old, but she still looks like a girl, this is the legendary Izumo witch: Miyazaki Kiki.
The witch is now largely out of the ordinary. The entire Magic Mountain University is now under the supervision and control of the House of Elders. Not all of the elders of the House of Elders are wizards, and some of them don't know any magic at all. Some of these elders are onmyojis of the previous generation, some are shrine worshippers, and some are traditional shrine maidens. They are representatives of the mysterious forces of District 11, and now they have all joined Magic Mountain University to educate the children of District 11 together.
Compared to the Far Eastern Empire on the Ancient Continent, the Izumo Kingdom in Region 11 has always been in a weak position, with a harsh geographical environment and extremely scarce resources, if it were not for the special geographical location, the Ancient Continent is separated by a huge strait, maybe Izumo Province has long since become one of the many components of the Far Eastern Kingdom like other small countries.
The Izumo Kingdom has a harsh environment and lacks resources, but in the last hundred years, it has done several great things, and until now, it is still one of the largest forces in the Muggle world.
Compared to the mysterious power of the Far East, which ignores the Muggle world, Izumo still cares more about the Muggle world. These shrine maidens and onmyoji generally have a high status in the world. They were the same as the nobility of Europe.
However, within Izumo Province, the current attitude towards magic is still wavering, and some forces believe that magic is a terrible invasion of foreign civilizations, and if it continues to develop like this, sooner or later the culture of Izumo Province will disappear completely. Of course, compared to the conservatives, the reformers strongly welcomed the entry of wizarding culture, they longed to learn advanced magic, master forbidden spells that they had never heard of, and hoped that one day they would have their own magic school and gain a higher reputation in the world.
The story of Izumo Kuni is one of great ambition, and he still longs to master more powerful magic to change the harsh environment in which he lives.
Due to the controversy in the school, not all students in Magic Mountain University teach in a unified manner, and the school uniforms they wear are also different. Abe and Kojima are staunch reformers, hoping to stabilize the earthquakes and volcanoes in their 11th zone by absorbing the power of European magic.
After the two entered the school, they would nod or bow politely when they saw their classmates or professors who were also wearing wizard robes, and nodded slightly to those who were still wearing onmyoji costumes and shrine maiden costumes.
Magic Mountain High School is located on the mountainside, the whole school is built on the mountain, looking up, the clouds and mist are shining in the sun, the colors are gorgeous, and under the sky, the crater of the long-term snow is like a girl's firm and white milk. The school is not far from the snow line, relying on the protection of the powerful magic array, the climate is like spring all year round, after the snow on the mountain melts, it flows down the stream, it is very clear, the old people like to use this snow water to make tea, it is said that there is a feeling of fluttering fairy when drinking.
There are cherry blossoms planted on both sides of the road, although time has passed a little, but with the protection of magic, the gorgeous cherry blossoms are still in full bloom like crazy, and it rains cherry blossoms from time to time in the entire Magic Mountain High School. The faint fragrance makes people feel shocked.
Abe and Kojima, not daring to delay things, and not interested in paying attention to the familiar scenery, the two of them quickly walked towards the building behind them, where the presbyterian church offices, were high near the snow line.
The mountainside is pouring nearly 30 degrees, and the steps made of stone slabs are still very comfortable to walk on. Ampere and Kojima are just looking down to climb the mountain and accidentally bump into someone else.
Abe looked up and saw that he was still an acquaintance. Kojima glanced at the man who had been hit, snorted, and continued upwards without any indication. Abe was a little undecided. Another boy said, "Abe, don't you walk without eyes?
When Abe heard this, he was disgusted, and he walked past Ishiba with an expressionless face. Shi Po was silent, and also glanced at Abe coldly. "Don't go, don't apologize, don't want to go. ā
"Let it go, Yukawa. Abe said coldly.
"Apologies. Yukawa insisted on pulling Abe. The two looked at each other and did not give in to each other.
"Why, the lesson from last time was forgotten so quickly? Tang Chuan, we are wizards, not you so-called onmyoji, if you don't let go, you can be careful. Kojima pulled out his wand and waved it a few times in demonstration, but he didn't dare to point directly at Yukawa because of the school rules.
"Kojima, don't talk big. If it weren't for your shameless sneak attack last time, we would have failed? Onmyoji Imperial Soul is something that you don't like to juggle can deal with? Kojima, if you have the ability, let's compare again. Yukawa said angrily.
"Haha, what kind of imperial soul is mentioned on the face, it's really laughing to death. It's just that you've been dealt with by one of our Imperius curses, and all of your Imperial Souls have fought back, and now you're slandering us for sneak attacks, and you're really going to make excuses. Kojima scoffed.
"You!Kojima, I'm going to challenge you now, if I don't accept you, I'm a coward!" Yukawa let go of Abe, walked up a step, and looked at Kojima face to face.
"Okay, who's afraid of whom!" Kojima sneered and clenched his wand, waiting for Yukawa to attack.
"Okay, Kojima, don't forget that we still have important matters!" Abe said coldly, walked around Yukawa, and continued to walk up without looking back.
Kojima saw that Abe had left, so he could only follow, and Yukawa wanted to stop him, but was stopped by Ishipo.
"Don't go, they really seem to have something important. I've heard that they've been on a very important mission lately, and it's not a good time to make trouble. Shi Po, who had been silent, said.
"I said Shi Po, what kind of timing do you always talk about, if you didn't have to wait for the right time to make a move last time, we would have been controlled by them? Yukawa said dissatisfied.
"Although we failed, we also knew the weakness and reality of magic, and there was nothing to regret. Yukawa, our real enemy is not Abe, but the people of the Ancient Continent. Shi Po said lightly.
"Well, you're always right. Yukawa, I hope Abe and they can also understand that ours is on the same island as you think, and if we don't work together, the final result can only be to sink into the Pacific Ocean and feed the fish. Tang Chuan was educated by Shi Po for a while, and he couldn't refute it, so he had to bow his head.
"Okay, okay, resources and numbers, we are far behind each other, and if we don't unite again, we have no other choice but to be devoured and wiped out. Let's go. After saying that, Shi Po also twisted his face and continued to walk down the mountain.
Abe and Kojima made a hurried journey until they finally arrived at the Elder's House, which was located below the snow line. The temperature here is polar, generally around 10 degrees, there are no cherry blossoms and greenery, only some strange rocks and streams to decorate, a miniature water wheel, from the stream water to draw snow water into the tank.
A young girl in a witch-white kimono draws water from a water tank. Her kimono is embroidered with pink patterns, and her white skin complements each other. The bun is bud-shaped, and it seems to be a girl who is only seventeen or eighteen years old.
"Yasuko, is Elder Meiji here?" Abe asked.
"It's Abe-kun, the elders are all resting together now, do you have anything to do?" Yasuko replied.
"We have the latest discoveries about the East China Sea and need to report it to the elders. Abe said.
"Well, then you wait, I'll go and explain it to the elders now. Yasuko replied.
Abe took a step forward and whispered in Yasuko's ear, "Please tell Elder Meiji directly, please!"
Jingzi's face was slightly red, she bowed slightly, let out an inaudible hi, and went back to the Senate.
"Yasuko seems to have some meaning for you, Abe-kun, what a blessing. Kojima looked at Yasuko, who was graceful on her back, and walked briskly to report it, and laughed in a low voice.
"It's a pity that she is a few years older than me, otherwise, with her background, whoever can marry her will directly become a relative of the emperor. Abe also laughed.
"What's the matter if you're older, you know, the royal princess is about the same age as you, I'm afraid there is only Yasuko. If it weren't for the special status of the Magic Mountain Academy, and the emperor personally arranged for Princess Yasuko to work here, I'm afraid we wouldn't even have a chance to see such golden branches and jade leaves. You're old. Kojima said.
"That's not what I mean, Kojima-kun, I mean, we have a big age gap, and the royal family won't approve of our relationship. ā
"No, it won't. Abe, what age is it now, and who cares about this. Even if Princess Yasuko is a few years older than you, so what? I remember that some time ago, there was also a princess who married an ordinary clerk and gave up her status as a royal princess for this. Abe, you are now the best student of the academy, the president of the student council, and you will definitely become an elder in the future. What is there to dislike about the royal family. ā
"Compared to the royal family, there is not much difference between an ordinary employee of a company and the heir of a company. ā
"Abe, the company you're talking about is not an ordinary company, it's the largest trading company in Izumo Province! As the only son of the president of Sino-Ocean Corporation, what do you not deserve to be a princess? If I had your background, I would have pursued the princess a long time ago. Kojima said enviously.
Abe smiled and said, "Now is not the time to think about it, let's think about this matter after dealing with the affairs of the East China Sea." When I was dealing with a princess, I always felt a lot of pressure. ā
"Kojima, you're acting too impulsive today. We can't fully confront them right now. Now in the House of Elders, it is the most delicate moment, and a little carelessness can lead to major conflicts. The situation is out of control, and it is not good for any of us. Abe thought for a moment and said.
"Hmph, it's not that Yukawa is too arrogant. has always regarded himself as an orthodox onmyoji, and has never looked down on us wizards. Calling us traitors, but not wanting to think about it, his set has long been outdated. Even the Far East is now beginning to embrace European magic, so why should we be complacent? These stubborn old-fashioned factions don't look at what age they are now, and they still hold those old yellow calendars as treasures, and they will be eliminated sooner or later. Kojima said dissatisfied.
"Yukawa is just a reckless man, he knows something. Stone breaking is our biggest obstacle. He is the Tengu priest of this generation, and the Yaki witch Kuraki Reina is the biggest combat force of the old forces in the future. Our magic is strong from the start, but it is difficult to grow, and the Tengu Ritual grows in mana over time. With the Yaki shrine maiden, our enemies are no weaker than us. So don't take the initiative to provoke now, when we get the things in the East China Sea, I think our magic will improve a lot. Plan for that when the time comes. ā
Abe's words can be regarded as comforting his confidant Kojima, but also to simply sort out his own thoughts. Although Elder Meiji in the House of Elders values himself very much and will endorse him, the other elders are not blind and deaf, and if Abe is not prepared well enough, Elder Meiji will not be able to help him much.
The two were about to discuss the countermeasures for a while, when Yasuko had already come out of the elders' house, "Abe-kun, Kojima-kun, the elders are invited." ā
Kojima and Abe glanced at each other, and the two followed Yasuko into the House of Elders together.
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The twelve warriors are divided into three groups of four, and the four of them must work together to achieve a good score in the second level of the adventure. Such a thing amused Vera.
"Paul, you're right, you really don't need to take it too seriously to participate in this so-called tournament, let's just play it as a game. Vera and Paul return to Ilvermorny's minibus, and she can't help but complain to Paul.
Paul retorted disapprovingly: "It's an old solution, but it's been useful for thousands of years. From collective hunting in ancient times, to combat groups today. Humanity hasn't changed at all. ā
"Haha, I didn't expect you to say that. If you had a little bit of team spirit, we wouldn't be the last one in the first level. ā
"What's so bad about third place, we did our best. Besides, there are still several levels ahead, so if you give full play to it now, you won't have any physical strength in the future. Make them happy for a while, the game has just begun. Paul shrugged his shoulders indifferently.
Vera took a deep look at Paul, she already sensed that something was wrong, although this Paul was exactly the same as the Paul in her memory, the cynical attitude and the out-of-the-box personality were still the same, but the occasional indifference and wisdom that did not match her age made Vera feel at a loss.
At Hogwarts Castle, Penelope Crivat was saying goodbye to Elder Dora. Without Elder Dora's training during this time, Penelo Crivat probably wouldn't have enough confidence to deal with a real level like the second level. You know, Penelo Criveat's magic and combat experience are not as good as Cedric Diggory. Without this period of training, Penelo Crivat's biggest possibility would have been to be in a hurry and overwhelmed.
Now it was different, the elder's special training made her look forward to the upcoming actual battle, and she expected that she would be able to make a splash in the second level and amaze the four.