Chapter 25: Invitation (3rd Request for a Monthly Pass)
Endless Oceans, Solal Islands, Branch of the Magical Council.
Although the shadow of the mid-level magician's head blowing up in public had not yet been completely erased from Blake's mind, nothing could stop him from listening to the "Voice of Mysteries" and "The Truth of the World", which was a popular form of entertainment across the archipelago that outperformed banquets and balls.
"Good evening, this is Alinge's Weekly News Review, and I'm your old friend Lark. ”
Listening to this crisp and calm voice every night, Blake felt like a real friend, a friend who could listen to her in the dead of night, a friend who had never met but felt familiar.
The "lark" revisited the big news one by one, and Blake listened intently, sometimes rejoicing at the progress of arcane research, sometimes worrying about the cloudy situation in Holm.
“...... In the past few days, there has been an unprecedented craze in Alinge, and I don't know how many apprentices and magicians have submitted their resumes to the Atomic Research Institute, and have flocked to the eighteenth floor of the Alinge Magic Tower to participate in written exams and interviews. According to an insider's description, the vicinity of the Atomic Research Institute was crowded with people in those days, like wave after wave of the ocean, such a pomp and circumstance that she had only seen when the Grand Arcanists participated in an arcane conference, and they completely blocked the nearby passage. ”
There was a hint of a smile in the cold voice of the "lark", especially when it came to the "insider".
"What resume??, and the written exam, and the interview?" Blake said to himself, a little dazed, but the words "Atomic Research Institute" aroused his strong interest, and it should be Mr. Lucien Evans's Atomic Research Institute? Could it be that he proposed some kind of theoretical system that changed the times? No. With apprentices and magicians involved, it should be something else.
"The lark" continued: "Many of you who are not in Alinge should not know what happened, so I will briefly recap the fact that on July 3rd, the Atomic Research Institute issued an 'apprentice recruitment mission' to hire ten apprentice-level assistants to assist the Arcanists in the Institute's experiments. ”
"Strangely, the Atomic Research Institute uses a very special method of recruitment, which requires you to obtain a resume form with your name, age, faction, and magic school evaluation results in detail, and attach your own magic image. After that, it is screened. They selected some of the best candidates to participate in the interview......"
Blake couldn't hear what the lark was talking about next, his brain was buzzing, and the sentences such as "Atomic Research Institute" and "preparing to hire ten apprentice-level assistants" seemed to turn into a stormy wave, constantly pounding into his mind.
"The Atomic Research Institute is actually short of apprentice-level assistants?"
"If you can get into the Atomic Research Institute. Participate in cutting-edge research in the field of microcosm. Maybe it won't be long before I can raise both the arcane and magic levels to the middle level!"
"It's over. It's over, their interviews should be over......"
In Blake's opinion, the Atomic Institute wants apprentice-level assistants. Outside the door, a queue can be immediately formed around Alinge, of course, the reality is also true, but according to his idea, shouldn't the magic school directly recommend elite apprentices, or take care of the juniors of familiar high-level mages?
"Mr. Lucien Evans is rumored to be a gentleman with an upright disposition and a rigorous arcane attitude, and this should be his idea, to choose the best ones fairly, openly, and justly......"
Many magic apprentices who are not outstanding in the school will have better arcane and magical abilities than those elite apprentices due to various circumstances, but because of the difference at the beginning, it is difficult to catch up in the level and get more opportunities.
"That's the disadvantage of staying away from Alinge, a lot of things are not known until the statute of limitations is over, it's really frustrating......" Blake sighed under his breath, and then gathered his attention to listen to the voice of the lark again.
“...... It is understood that more than 500 apprentices submitted their resumes on the same day, and nearly 80 formal magicians and mid-level magicians are willing to join the Atomic Research Institute as apprentices......"
Blake snorted without joy, he thought the same when he heard the news just now, and planned to give up the treatment of a formal magician and join as an apprentice, even if it was a chore.
I heard that Mr. Evans holds a regular discussion meeting once a month, and even if he observes, it will be very rewarding.
“...... At present, the first round of resume screening, written examination and interview of the Atomic Research Institute has ended, and Mr. Lucien Evans has not participated, and Mr. Jerome and Mr. Roque are in charge of the whole process, according to them, 25 qualified candidates have been selected, and after the second round of recruitment, the final general interview will be conducted together, and Mr. Evans will be personally responsible for the time. ”
First, in the second round, Blake almost jumped, so there is still a chance?
"Lark" Qingyue's voice came to his ears: "Here, I would like to remind the members of all branches and local magic organizations outside Alinge, today is July 8th, at 6 pm on July 10th, resume submission will be closed, and the second round of written exams will start on July 12th. ”
"You are all members of the Magical Council, and the Council and the Atomic Institute will treat you equally. This second round of solicitation was actually specially added for you by Mr. Evans, and he said that you must not make magicians and apprentices outside of Alinge feel abandoned. ”
The corners of his eyes were slightly sour, and Blake was quite moved, the magicians and apprentices in Alinge would never feel the pain that seemed to be forgotten by the council, and why the "Voice of Mysteries" and "The Truth of the World" could become popular entertainment on the island, in addition to learning a lot of knowledge from them and grasping the latest research trends, they also provided a link between Alinge and the archipelago:
"Thank you, Mr. Evans, thank you to the council ......"
“...... I think all branches and local organizations should have electromagnetic communication arrangements, and if you don't have friends in Alinge, you can contact the council mission area directly, this is their contact information...... Everyone waited for the invitation to the written test before leaving. Don't let the branches and organizations cripple their operations......" At this time, the voice of the "lark" was so beautiful in Blake's ears.
After holding back his excitement and listening to the "World Realm Truth" channel, Blake waited anxiously for dawn, waiting for Alinge time to arrive at nine o'clock in the morning.
After the sun was shining, Blake hurried to the branch magic tower to prepare to use the electromagnetic communication device, and was surprised to see a long line.
"What a hot scene......
The sight made an indelible impression on Blake, who waited until the afternoon to gain access to it.
Blake originally wanted to contact the person in charge of the mission area directly, but suddenly a haunting figure appeared in his heart, so the ghost changed the contact person by mistake.
"Hey, who's who?" came a very normal female voice.
Blake took a deep breath and said, "It's me, Blake." Ophelia. Are you okay?"
"It's ok. Something?" asked Ophelia.
Blake pondered his tone and said, "Are you still in Payforth County, and will it only take two or three hours to get to Alinge?"
"If the Enchanted Steam Train ride takes only two hours and forty minutes, Blake, do you want me to help you fill out and submit your resume?" said Ophelia's voice with a hint of a smile.
Blake was surprised, "How do you know about the Dao?"
"Because I'm on the magic steam train on my way to Alinge. Also for the Atomic Institute. Ophelia chuckled.
Blake scratched his head: "Then please help out." ”
"Good. Ophelia replied. The two fell into a brief silence.
Then. Blake couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you worried about encountering that kind of thing again?"
Ophelia is from a magical family and has inherited a large fortune, so she can use electromagnetic communication items as a second-ring magician. But such a net worth, such strength, and outstanding looks have become the object of covetment of some middle- and high-level magicians with bad character, but she has a strong personality, refuses the exchange of those people, and returns to Peforsshire, where her hometown is located.
Ophelia smiled: "If you encounter it, give up if it's a big deal, it's not that I can't experiment by myself after leaving the Atomic Research Institute, and Mr. Evans is an honest gentleman who has never had scandals, and I am very relieved of his character." ”
Listening to the bland but determined words of his crush, Blake smiled on his face, this is the Ophelia he has always loved. Every time she thinks about it, her face is blurry, but her bright eyes with a smile but determination are very clear.
"I wish you success. Blake said sincerely.
Ophelia smiled, "I wish you success too." ”
............
In the Atomic Institute, Lucien and several students discussed some problems with superconductivity, and then saw Roque staggering in, his face pale, as if he was about to fall.
"What's wrong, Mr. Roque?" asked Annick with concern.
Roque said sadly: "I'm dying, I'm in charge of reviewing resumes, written exams, interviews, all of which are in charge of me, and I have to complete my own experiments and magic structures, I feel like I'm about to go to the grave, and there are all faces in front of me!
"It's something you're happy to do, and you can't blame anyone else. Lucien gloated, and then handed over the experiment arrangements to Katrina and Reilia, and walked over Roque to the magic tower at a leisurely pace, after all, some experiments were not suitable for doing in front of everyone at the Atomic Research Institute.
"Sir, today's Holm Weekly. Lucien had just greeted Pinocchio when Leo handed over the newspaper.
Lucien took a look, and the headline on the front page was "Her Majesty the Queen Appoints a New Royal Archbishop".
Bowing slightly, Lucien was not surprised, this matter, Natasha had mentioned it to herself on the phone the night before, she admired Richard's Reformation program, but thought that it should be cautious, it was something that would cause the church to go crazy.
"Salde actually approved Natasha's request without hindrance, is his purpose really that simple?" Lucien walked to the study with the newspaper.
At this time, Pinocchio said in a loud voice: "Sir, there is a guest who has come to visit, and his name is Arthur Doyle." ”
Its voice echoed through the tower.
What could be the matter?, Puzzled, Lucien asked Pinocchio to let Arthur in, and then saw the round fat man approaching with a flattering face: "Lucian, here's an invitation." Duke James will be meeting tomorrow at his private estate, and I hope you will attend, and Her Majesty the Queen will come to visit his estate. ”
After the death of Prince Patrick, the fat man seemed to have lost his backbone, and he was terrified all day long, trying to get close to Duke James, but Natasha ascended the throne, especially after she celebrated Lucian's birthday, Arthur was rejuvenated and energetic, and walked on his toes, but when he saw Lucian, he couldn't help but be half shorter.
Lucian's mood suddenly became very good, although he couldn't do anything surrounded by nobles, but it was good to just meet.
So, Lucien nodded in agreement.
............
It was dark at night, in an intimate villa.
The Duke of York looked at Earl Baradei and said with a gloomy face: "Her Majesty the Queen is going to visit James's manor tomorrow, how did you say last time?"
"There should be hope. Count ElBaradei replied vaguely. (To be continued......)
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