When the train slowly stopped with the sound of the whistle, Liu Mengchao, who was sitting in the carriage, had already found that the world in front of him had completely changed.

In the center is a big city.

This is the first feeling in Liu Mengchao's heart. The city is full of steampunk looks, and the light of alchemy can be seen lit up in the city from time to time. Such a scene made the city show a touch of comfort.

"Central Station, Central Station. Please be prepared for those who get off the bus here! ”

As soon as the car stopped, Liu Mengchao could already hear the slightly noisy shouts outside the window. Liu Mengchao was still wearing the pure white robe, hiding his face under the pure white hood.

As for the first place Liu Mengchao will go to, it is the office responsible for recording the national alchemist. Follow Roy. According to the two brothers, Mastan and Edward, the state alchemist is the army that belongs only to the president, and at the same time is the army of the state.

They are rightfully under the jurisdiction of the state.

"Excuse me, where is the National Alchemist Management Center?"

As soon as he stepped off the platform, Liu Mengchao walked straight to a soldier in a dark blue military uniform and asked. Amestolis was a pure military state because of the threat of enemy attacks on all sides of the country. In this country, too, there are no police. The functions of the police were replaced by gendarmes dressed in dark blue uniforms.

"The National Alchemist Management Center?" Hearing Liu Mengchao's inquiry, the originally lazy expression on the gendarme's face instantly became different.

You must know that in this country, the national alchemist is a special talent who enjoys the treatment of a major. They belong only to the Grand President, and they are arguably figures who stand on a fast track to the highest levels of the country.

"You can walk all the way down Baker Street, just take the exit from Central Station and turn straight to the left. That's Baker Street, and across Baker Street, you should be able to see a four-story building. “

Four floors?

Liu Mengchao nodded lightly. Signal that you already know.

"Your Excellency must want to participate in the national alchemist examination, right? I didn't know anything about alchemy, but I knew it was a big deal. The gendarme said excitedly, as if he could also be stained with light, "If you can really become a national alchemist, I have witnessed a legend with my own eyes!" ”

The gendarme who spoke could not hide the excited look on his face, and it was true that although Amestolis was said to be an alchemical country, compared to ordinary people, it was still rare to see a powerful alchemist. Not to mention people like Liu Mengchao, who want to become a national magician. This kind of person who succeeds in becoming the alchemist of the country will instantly become the most famous person in the entire kingdom.

"Then borrow your good words."

Liu Mengchao smiled and nodded. Walk directly past the gendarme. Passing through the entrance of the Central Station, which was carved out of white marble, Liu Mengchao had already arrived at the Baker Street that the gendarmes had just mentioned.

I saw that this street was not as narrow as Liu Mengchao imagined, and it could almost accommodate two cars driving opposite each other at the same time. There are not many pedestrians on the road, and there is no sign of a country that is under the shadow of war at all times.

Liu Mengchao didn't walk fast, walking past the float selling red roses, Liu Mengchao glanced at the restaurant on his right. Inside is launching the form of grilled sausages that have just recently been launched. It seems to listen to the clerk at the entrance of the station to advertise that it is made with newborn veal.

Liu Mengchao secretly thought to himself that if he would come out of the Central Military Police Headquarters, he would definitely come here for dinner. A journey from the East Side to the central one. But it is far from being as easy as Liu Mengchao imagined before. Not only is the train slow, but the seats are extremely stiff. In addition to the scenery along the way that is worth seeing, Liu Mengchao can't even think of any reason to take a ride once.

"Please stop."

Liu Mengchao thought about his thoughts when he raised his head again. But he has been blocked by others.

"This is the Central Military Police Command, and no one who has anything to do with it is allowed to enter."

The gendarme guarding the door said quietly. Liu Mengchao noticed that the gendarme's eyes were wandering over him, and his hands were already on the spear.

It seems that although it is central, the vigilance is still very high.

Liu Mengchao looked at the scene in front of him. I couldn't help but squint my eyes. He smiled and observed the scene in front of him, then frowned. Liu Mengchao remembered that although the national alchemists were selected from among ordinary alchemists. Pass the exam and then grant them this title.

But before that...... "I'm here to sign up to be a national alchemist." “

Liu Mengchao raised his head and said quietly.

"Now the registration period is closed." The gendarmes guarding the door looked up at Liu Mengchao's face, a little undecided. After all, although he was only a soldier guarding the gate of the gendarmerie headquarters, he still knew such things very well. The National Alchemist Management Center is located in their Gendarmerie Headquarters.

"Unless someone has already given you your name here, and then you can get your exam notice here." The gendarme said slowly, there was only one special case. After all, alchemists are scattered all over the motherland, and they are not like high school students, who can rush to the examination room of the college entrance examination at the first order.

"Roy. Colonel Mastan was my recommender. Liu Mengchao took it out of his arms and was killed by Roy before he came to the center. The material that Mastan stuffed into his bosom was handed to the gendarme.

"Please come in!"

The gendarmes snapped and saluted and made way for Liu Mengchao.

The marble pavement stepped under Liu Mengchao's feet, the surrounding windows were clean and bright, and through the hall, Liu Mengchao turned around the small corridor on the second floor, and he had already come to the door of an office. Liu Mengchao looked up and saw the words written on it.

"National Alchemist's Office."

Liu Mengchao's eyes narrowed, and he pushed the door directly and walked in. It stands to reason that all national alchemists should be governed by the president of the country. But he was only one person after all, so such an office was set up to facilitate the state alchemists to submit their own reports every year, and now......

"Who are your referees?"

As soon as Liu Mengchao walked into the door of the National Alchemist's office, the female clerk sitting behind the desk immediately asked with a smile. She was all too familiar with such situations. The National Alchemist Examination is actually a system that integrates the recommendation system and the examination system.

An alchemyGenerally speaking, if you want to become a national alchemist, you must first obtain the recommendation of another national alchemist. After all, the number of national alchemists is limited, and if every alchemist came to give it a try, I am afraid that there would not be so much manpower that could be wasted on this.

"Roy. Mastan. Liu Mengchao said as he handed the paper in his arms to the clerk. There was no female clerk on the other side Next, Liu Mengchao threw out another piece of paper again.

"Edward. Eric. ”

"Oh?"

Looking at the two pieces of paper handed over by Liu Mengchao, there was a look of surprise on her face. After comparing the patterns on the two sheets of paper in detail, she looked up again. Liu Mengchao noticed that her eyes were already full of adoration.

"Roy. Colonel Mastan, the alchemist recommended by His Excellency the Alchemist of Flame, every time he recommended an alchemist, he was a person who was extremely skilled in alchemy. Like Edward the Alchemist of Fullmetal. His Excellency Eric is as talented as he is. Presumably, Your Excellency will also be able to make a splash in the National Alchemist Examination. ”

The female clerk's words even had a hint of flattery. Liu Mengchao didn't show much smugness, just smiled and nodded.

"Then again, your Excellency is Edward. Lord Eric, the first person ever recommended by His Excellency Fullmetal Alchemist. ”

For such a toution, Liu Mengchao still just smiled. He didn't think it was appropriate to say it now, and a smile was the most appropriate for the current situation.

"By the way, I don't know if the two of them, Your Excellency the National Alchemist, have explained to you the examination process of the National Alchemist. But according to the rules, I still have to explain it to you again. ”

The female clerk stood up with a smile and spread out a pamphlet in front of Liu Mengchao. I saw that the words "National Alchemist Exam Guide" were roughly written on it.

"First of all, the National Alchemist exam has to go through at least three sessions. In general, according to the regulations, the first is a written exam on alchemy. As long as you can achieve 60 points, you will be eligible for the next interview. However, I still hope that Lin can get a high score as much as possible, otherwise he may be subject to some difficulties during the interview. The first session is a written test, which we will hold in 10 days. I hope you will be able to take it on time, and as for the place of the exam, it will be the military police headquarters. We will temporarily borrow the auditorium as a test venue. ”

Liu Mengchao nodded, indicating that he had fully understood.

"Then the next thing is the interview, we will directly inform you about the time and place of the interview, but for the interview topic, it will be determined on the spot."

"Last ......"

The female clerk said, smiling slightly at Liu Mengchao.

"We also take exams on the practical operation of alchemy. There may be cases where the president himself arrives at the test site, so please pay special attention. (To be continued......)