Chapter 31: Ainsted Academy of Magic
Compared with other magic schools on Greenland, the Einsted School of Magic is a comprehensive magic school with a large school in scale, a relatively complete range of disciplines, and strong arcane research.
After the establishment of the modern magic system, some mages and students from the Walsted continent gradually gathered around the legendary mage Grant Ainsted to lecture and learn. In order to protect their own rights and interests, these mages formed a special group under the leadership of Grant, which is the Ainsted School of Magic.
According to the content of the teaching, the entire magic academy can be divided into two parts: the basic branch and the advanced branch, and the number of students is about 2,000.
Victor was tasked with teaching Elementary Mathematics at the Basic Branch for a period of one year.
"Hello, Dean Steele, I'm Victor and Victor Tisrell who came to report."
When Victor arrives at the Einsted Academy of Magic on the eastern side of Greenland in an ordinary airship, he is guided by a steel golem (a staff member of the academy) to the dean's office.
Facing the bald old man in front of him wearing the robes of a classical mage, Victor greeted respectfully.
"Welcome, Mr. Victor, it's a pleasure to have you join us."
Dean Steele said to Victor with a smile as he carefully examined the letter of appointment he handed over, "Well, Lord Grant has a very high opinion of you...... 'genius in mathematics'...... Mr. Victor, I hope you will be able to integrate here as much as possible. ”
As he spoke, Steele handed Victor a copy of the text on the table and said, "This is a course offered by the basic branch of our academy, you can see if there are any problems first." ”
"History of Magic", "Preliminary Understanding of Magical Theory", "Lingua Franca", "Netherrean", "Elementary Mathematics", "Elementary Alchemy", "Elementary Astrology", "Fundamentals of Elemental Theory", "First Acquaintance with the Arcane School", "Common Knowledge of the Geography of the Walsted Continent", "Etiquette of the Aristocrats", ......
Seeing the rows of course information recorded on the paper, Victor felt like he was back on the university campus, he looked at Dean Steele suspiciously, and asked, "Mr. Dean, my task is only to teach 'elementary mathematics'......"
Steele touched his mustache and explained with a smile, "I know your mission...... However, due to some unavoidable factors, the faculty in the academy is relatively weak, so I plan to teach you two additional courses, 'Lingua Franca' and 'History of Magic', and of course, you will also have an additional salary of 4 Arcane Points per month...... Do you have any comments? ”
Both the lingua franca and the history of magic are more "liberal arts" courses, and with the accumulation of learning during this time, Victor is confident that he will be able to teach these two courses.
"No problem."
After a moment's thought, Victor nodded in agreement.
Afterwards, Dean Steven settled the problem of Victor's accommodation, and before parting, he admonished: "Mr. Victor, Your Excellency Grant asked me to remind you that at no time should you slow down or stop the progress of the arcane road! He doesn't want you to be ruined by a comfortable life. ”
"Thank you, Your Excellency, for your teaching, and thank you, Mr. Steven, for the reminder...... I'll always keep that in mind! ”
Steele nodded with satisfaction: "There are quite a few spare magic rooms in the academy, and they are open to you for free...... This is one of the hidden benefits of our college. ”
"Okay, the last thing I want to remind you is to follow the rules of the house and start classes tomorrow...... Oh yes! This is your nameplate......"
Victor once again took the Code of Conduct of the Einsted Academy of Magic and Wizardry and a nameplate handed over by Dean Steele, and left the Dean's office in farewell.
……
The next day, a spacious and bright classroom was almost full of mage apprentices preparing for class.
"I heard that the teacher of 'Elementary Mathematics' has changed today......
"Oh? Has Mr. Leo completed his mission? What's the name of the new teacher? ”
"Wait, I'll take a look...... Well, Victor Tisrel......"
"Haven't heard of ......"
"Me too, I don't know how he taught? I don't want to hang up on this class anymore!! ”
"Yes, yes, 'elementary mathematics' is so difficult, but what about 'intermediate mathematics' and 'advanced mathematics'? But just thinking about it makes my scalp tingle......"
“……”
The mage-apprentices among the teachers whispered to each other, discussing the new teacher and the class.
"Jingle bell!"
As the bell rang for class, the apprentice immediately sat upright and quiet. If you don't follow the school rules, the "iron lumps" (steel golems) will let you know exactly how severe the consequences will be......
"...... Uproar"
As Victor, dressed in formal suits, walked into the classroom and stood on the podium, the mage apprentices present let out a low cry of surprise.
Without him, Victor looks too young!
"It's a pleasure to meet you."
After standing on the podium, Victor said with a complacent expression: "My name is Victor Tisrel, and from today I will teach the course 'Elementary Mathematics'. ”
After a pause, Victor's cold gaze scanned the entire classroom, and he continued, "In class, I don't ask much...... There is only one thing, and that is to be quiet! Whether you are in a daze, sleeping, or learning other knowledge, please do not talk to other students and affect other students...... Everyone is responsible for their own choices, and if you don't have a good answer to the exam, I'm sorry, but I'll let you retake the course until the ultimatum. ”
Victor's words stunned the apprentices, and it was the first time they had encountered a teacher as "unique" as Victor in this old-fashioned and dogmatic magic academy.
"First of all, I think it is necessary for everyone to have a general impression of the subject of 'mathematics', and under this premise, you can learn mathematics in a better and more organized way......"
So, I want to ask you, what is mathematics? Could it be that mathematics can reflect some patterns in the real world? Can math be applied to anything? What is the study of mathematics? ”
“……”
In this way, in a very special atmosphere, Victor began to teach the first class in his life.
PS: This chapter is made up for yesterday, and there is a change in the afternoon or evening.