Just over halfway through the month of fire (July), a scorching wave of air swept over Rentat and Arlinge, making it difficult for many people to toss and turn, and only find peace in the cool of the morning.

But on this breezy morning, more than thirty people strangely gave up their sleep and waited early outside the Alinge Magic Tower.

They were men and women, young and old, some wearing black double-breasted long gowns, some wearing the most common hooded magic robes, some wearing well-cut long dresses, and some simply white shirts with ordinary vests, the only thing they had in common was the tension and anticipation that overflowed their faces.

Luo Wei didn't have an apprentice robe that could cool off the heat within a certain range, and the past few days have been quite painful, plus staying up late to study, his face is pale and haggard.

He looked at the "competitors" around him, and his heart was under pressure, among the nearly forty people, it was estimated that there were only more than a dozen apprentices, and the others were either formal magicians, or the arcane level had reached the first level, and there were even middle-level magicians involved.

"Being able to pass the previous written test and interview shows that I also have something to shine in, and I can't lose my self-confidence. Lowe kept puffing himself up, and then said to a few magicians and magic apprentices next to him as if he wanted to relieve his nervousness, "You say, what questions will Mr. Evans come up with, and will it involve the content of new alchemy?"

A male magic apprentice with a nervous face and a constant muttering on his face turned a deaf ear as he continued his final preparations, and the two magicians glanced at Lowe and saw that he was wearing an apprentice's badge on his chest, not even a robe. He turned his head away and communicated on his own.

A female magician with a round face like an apple was stunned and smiled: "I don't know what to do, Mr. Evans didn't participate in the previous written test and interview, and the questions given happened to be within the scope of my research, so I'm also a little nervous now, I'm not sure, I don't quite understand many things in the new alchemy." What questions do you ask during interviews?"

She's not pretty. But the smile is kind and easy-going. There is no strangeness at first sight.

Lowe thought for a moment, recounted several of Jerome's questions about the elements and electromagnetic fields at that time, and finally said, "What about you?"

"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Erica. The round-faced lady also told the questions of her interview one by one. Mutual exchange of experiences. Guess which part of the knowledge Mr. Evans might focus on today.

Seeing this, several other mages and apprentices also joined the exchange.

Nearby, Blake smiled at Ophelia, who had typical Holm characteristics, "Do you want to go over and listen?" ”

Ophelia chuckled, "Okay, but I'm surprised that the total interview time for Mr. Evans will be nine o'clock in the morning. At this time, the Alinge Magic Tower had just opened, and it was necessary for the interviewers to wait outside in advance to catch up. ”

"Perhaps it's a test of punctuality and obedience with this strange request, after all, we're apprentice-level assistants, not arcanists with independent research projects. Blake thought about it, and actually analyzed it seriously.

Ophelia looked up at the towering magic tower and nodded slightly: "I think so too, Mr. Evans is definitely not the kind of person who takes pleasure in torturing interviewers, and his requests must have a deeper meaning. ”

On the eighteenth floor of the Alinge Magic Tower, Lucien stood by the window with Roque, Jerome, and his own students, looking at the interviewers below.

Hearing Prospel's words and scenes, Roque looked at Lucien with a smile: "Why do I think you're just taking pleasure in torturing interviewers?"

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Annick and the other poor students, who were tormented by Lucian's "Arcane Cram School", and although the level of arcane and magic had improved by leaps and bounds, they often had gnashing of teeth on their faces.

Heidi's chick kept nodding her head like pecking rice, and the teacher was a "devil" who liked to torture himself and others with a lot of practice and advanced knowledge.

Lucien coughed dryly: "It's to observe their true personalities and daily communication skills. They're here as apprentice-level assistants, and only if they're good on both sides will they be able to integrate into the institute more quickly and take care of the chores for you. ”

"It makes sense that those who are arrogant and unwilling to communicate with people who are below their own level are not suitable for entering the Institute. Jerome agreed with Lucian's idea, and then asked curiously, "Will the assistant you recruited also become your student in the future?"

Splinter and the others focused their eyes on Lucien, equally curious about the teacher's answer.

Lucien shook his head: "Six students is already a lot, I have my own magic study, arcane research and daily life, it is difficult to teach more students, if you fancy who has potential, please guide yourself." ”

Such an attitude is common among high-level arcanists and above, who prefer to concentrate on teaching a few students, unless a student falls, dies, or encounters a rare genius, and this level of arcanist, their students themselves enjoy the benefits of his aura, and their actions also represent the teacher, the more the number of people, the more trivial things.

Katrina and the other students quietly breathed a sigh of relief, even if they were all good-natured, but when they thought of more classmates, the teacher's time for guidance would be reduced accordingly, and they would not look forward to new companions so much.

As nine o'clock approached quickly, Lowe and the others entered the magic tower with trepidation and took the elevator to the Atomic Research Institute.

"Let's go in together, there will be a magic contract signed before the final interview. Roque stood outside the Atomic Research Institute and waited for them, smiling very sincerely, because after this time, this troublesome matter was finally coming to an end, and he would never take on such a task again!

"Magic contract, what's that?" asked a middle-aged magician, puzzled, with signs of fortune.

Lowe recognized this as Mr. Isaac, who had just communicated.

Roque said with a smile that he thought was handsome, "Our Atomic Research Institute explores the forefront of the elemental field and has many secrets. Therefore, everyone needs to sign a non-disclosure agreement, and Evans is a quasi-grand arcanist, who is the object of the church and other powerful forces desperately want to get rid of it, and the other arcanists of the Atomic Research Institute have also become collateral targets, so in order to prevent assassins, new recruits must have a relatively harsh magical contract. ”

"Harsh ......" Ophelia and the others looked solemn, although they could understand the actions of the Atomic Research Institute, but the harshness always made them worried.

Isaac frowned, "I hope the magic contract isn't too harsh." ”

Roque smiled: "Don't worry, I won't treat you as slaves, but those with bad intentions will be uncomfortable." ”

Lowe didn't care about the contract. He just wanted to get into the Atomic Research Institute. To study with Mr. Evans, for him, as long as he does not sell his soul and body.

Under Roque's guidance, the interviewers entered the conference room of the Atomic Research Institute.

Apprentices such as Lowe, Blake, and Ophelia or foreign magicians couldn't control their curiosity. Respectfully and excitedly, he peeked at the two magicians sitting at the top of the seat.

That's Mr. Jerome I've seen. The. This must be Mr. Lucien Evans, right?

In Lowe's eyes, this was a young man with thick black hair, well-defined. His facial features are deep and excessively handsome, but those black eyes that seem to contain countless mysteries, a calm and confident bearing, and a peaceful and gentle smile make people completely ignore his appearance, thinking that he is so in harmony with the "aura" shrouded in him, there is no doubt that he is a powerful and terrifying magician, a profound and intelligent arcanist.

"Good morning, Mr. Evans. "Led by several magicians who had seen Lucien before, Lowe and the others saluted together with the etiquette of the mysteries.

Lucien nodded and motioned for each of them to find a place to sit down, then his eyes deepened, and he pointed to a stack of parchment on the table and said, "This is a magical contract that needs to be signed by you, and it will be supervised by the Duke of the First Layer of Hell, and those who violate it will be punished by him." You guys take a look first, and start without a problem. ”

Listening to Lucian's words, I don't know why, all the magicians and apprentices who came to interview became nervous, and then took the contract that flew in front of him under the impetus of mental power, and quietly began to read.

Suddenly, Isaac stood up with a flushed face: "What kind of contract is this, this is a one-sided slave contract at all!"

"Intentionally or not, no matter what form it takes, anyone who leaks anything about the Atomic Research Institute and Lucien Evans will have his soul taken by Agotinho, the first duke of hell!"

“...... The mind will be completely free, and the thoughts of harming Lucien Evans and the other Arcanists of the Atomic Institute will immediately be sensed by Agostinius!"

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"This kind of contract is more than harsh, it doesn't treat us as human beings, I won't sign it, I won't participate in interviews again!"

In his angry shouting, three magicians and apprentices also stood up, equally excited, and extremely dismissive of this contract.

Isaac was just about to leave, but he saw Lowe, Blake and the others looking at him and the others with strange expressions, and immediately said in disappointment: "Do you still have any bones?

Lowe scratched the back of his head and said suspiciously, "Mr. Isaac, the contract we saw is not like this. ”

"What?" Isaac froze.

Lucien said in a low voice: "The magic contract is all processed with the eight-ring illusion magic 'hint text', and the person who sees it will magnify the fear in his heart tenfold, so the content of the contract will change according to his fear, what are you afraid of?"

"No, no!" Isaac and the others shook their heads palely.

Lucien looked out of the conference room: "You don't need to answer me, just state to the committee, Tang Pu, I'm sorry for you." ”

Tang Pu, who was wearing gold-rimmed glasses, walked in and took Isaac and the others away.

Roque asked in confusion in the telepathic connection, "How can they be afraid, such a completely unequal contract is not binding at first glance. ”

"From the moment you told them about it outside, you were hinting at them, and my previous words only emphasized that Agostinius would supervise them, deliberately not mentioning the specific effect, and also deliberately hinted that there was no problem to start signing, instead of interviewing first and then signing a contract, through such layers of hints of illusion and magic and my 'image building', they already believe in the truth of this contract in their hearts. Lucien roughly explained, "Magicians who truly believe in the God of Truth are easy to discern, and spies who sell their secrets and companions for money and materials are the most difficult to guard against." ”

In the shocked and happy eyes of Luo Wei and the others, Lucien smiled: "Now you take a look at the real contract first, it's not too harsh, if you are willing to accept it, then we will start the interview." ”

Looking at the new contract, Lowe and the others agreed to sign it after passing the interview, and then looked at Lucien expectantly and nervously, wondering what questions he would have.

Mr. Evans, don't interview with the "new alchemy", I am completely vague, Lowe and the other apprentices are begging in their hearts, they only understand the general model and concept of the new alchemy.

Lucien smiled wickedly, "Let's talk about why you want to enter the Atomic Research Institute?"

Then introduce yourself to your strengths and weaknesses, and talk about your plan for life. ”

Huh? What kind of inexplicable interview question is this?

Ophelia, Blake and other interviewees were at a loss. (To be continued......)