Chapter 18: The Scholars' Association!
At the end of the street seems to be an invisible wall, one end of the wall is very lively, but the other end is quiet, only the cheers of the wind playing. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
The mercenaries who came and went all bowed their heads and looked respectful when they passed by this place, this is the holy place in everyone's hearts, beyond everything.
Ike walked through the street with a light step, and suddenly felt that even the air he breathed was much fresher. Using arcane perception at will, he found that the entire street of the Scholars Association was in a magic array, this magic array was dense, the runes were carved on the surface of the buildings, and even the brick and stone patterns on the ground became part of the magic array!
Scholarly associations are the least numerous than other organizations and are stationed only in administrative units above the metropolitan area.
In Ello, the smallest unit is the village, followed by the city, then the central capital of the imperial province, then the major fortresses, and finally the imperial capital and various historical main cities.
Although Doco City is a city level, it is because of Lyremagis that a scholar's association is stationed here. Otherwise, Ike would have to go to the provincial capital of Leisai to obtain a scholar's proof.
"It's a young lad again. A mercenary looked at the figure that Ike stepped into and sighed, there is no doubt that being a scholar is a profession that everyone aspires to, but he also needs a very strong talent!
"It's good to be a trainee scholar at this age, and this young man should also go to the association to read general knowledge. An old mercenary affirmed.
Da-da-da-da!
After a rush of footsteps, Tashi's iconic fiery figure appeared, looking at the low but holy Scholars Guild building with confusion.
"Is he a scholar?" Tashi muttered, then remembering what his cousin had said.
"Tashi, don't think that you can be proud of your powerful magic, in the eyes of scholars, all your magic is flawed! even a mage with combat experience can defeat you with flaws!"
"If you're a scholar, it's not hard to accept that my magic has been cracked. Tashi shook his hair and smiled, "I haven't seen my cousin for a long time, so I'll go to the association!"
He walked into Langiery Street with ease, looking for Ike's figure.
After a while, Cassie rushed in, and he also calmly stepped into it, for these children of the family who have been in Doco for more than ten years, the Scholars Association is no stranger.
The main building of the Scholars' Association is located in the center of Langiery Street, it is milky white, and in the middle is a cylindrical building with a circular roof, extending on the left and right sides, low-key and full of connotation.
There are many flowers and trees planted on the road on both sides, and the rich fragrance in the air is refreshing. In the blue sky, birds flew up and down from time to time, and the crisp chirping echoed in the ears with a beautiful song.
It was quiet, but there were a dozen people coming and going, some of them grim-looking, with a few old books under their armpits. Some are young and bright, and they don't make loud noises, but walk quietly.
It's hard to imagine such a tranquil garden in the middle of a noisy big city, and the Society of Scholars is such a special place. Someone once said that this is probably the last spiritual harbor for urban people!
Ike felt like he was back in the Pike Mansion, that carefree time. He closed his eyes, smiled, and enjoyed himself.
The people who came and went, young and old, looked at Ike with curiosity.
Doco City is not too big, not too small, and there are only hundreds of people who can enter the streets of Langeri, and a new face is enough to arouse people's curiosity.
Of course, the Scholars' Association does not prohibit non-scholars from entering, but those can only learn in the three libraries placed in the north-west and north-west of the street. And the streets on the east side have some kind of restriction, which is a test, and only those who have seen through the restrictions can enter, and most of these people are future scholars!
"Hello?" As Ike immersed himself in the environment, a crisp voice with a certain magnetic quality rang out.
He looked up and saw a tall girl.
The girl has long straight black hair, hanging down her shoulders, a melon seed face dotted with a pair of bright eyes that glow with brilliance, and a snow-white nose on her delicate red lips.
A pair of gold-rimmed glasses were sandwiched between her petite ears, a white scholar's robe was simple and simple, and the few ancient books she held in her hands added a bit of intellectuality.
"Hello. Ike didn't know what the girl was doing, but he responded politely.
"Are you visiting the Scholars Guild for the first time?" said the girl, revealing her teeth.
"Yes. Ike nodded.
"Someone introduced?"
"No!" Ike shook his head quickly, but in fact there was a letter of introduction from old Pike in his spatial ring, but Ike didn't want to spend his first scholarly exam that way.
"You're here to attend Lylemagis Academy, aren't you?
"Yes!"
"Oh, it's been so long, I haven't introduced myself yet. Hello, my name is Hathaway Farres, and I am a trainee scholar with the Society of Scholars, and I can be your guide if you want to take a fellowship. Hathaway said enthusiastically.
"Yes, thank you!" Ike thanked.
Hathaway's smile widened even more, and she led Ike to the main entrance of the Scholars Guild.
Along the way, everyone who met greeted Hathaway in a friendly manner, and Hathaway returned the salute one by one. This girl is like a ray of sunshine in winter, passionate and fiery.
Ike looked at her and couldn't help but think of his former self, when he was a child, he and Hathaway were simply two extremes! But in that dark place, he finally harvested his own sunshine, and now he talks extraordinarily and has a new life!
"Skarna, look at me, go all the way! I will live better! more worthwhile! I will not let you down, I deserve it!" Ike clutched the crystal pendant, tears in his eyes, but quickly dissipated.
The main entrance of the Scholars Association!
Two white jade pillars prop up the roof, a winding path stretches to the seven-story fountain in front of it, and a statue of a scholar with an obscure face sits in the middle of the pool with a book in his hand.
There were no guards at the door, and this kind of out-of-place scene appeared and destroyed the surrounding environment.
Walk through the glass revolving door and you'll find an empty hall!
The hall of the Scholars' Guild is very simple, with only a circle of tiles, and there are only a few people.
The green-haired young man's eyes lit up the moment he saw Hathaway.
"Hathaway!" the boy rushed over, only the figure in his eyes, and Ike had long since ignored him.
"Nafi, are you again?" Hathaway snorted, her eyebrows furrowed.
"Hey, Hathaway, I swear, I'll be a true scholar this time!" Nafi Cynas swore in earnest.
"What does it matter if you become a scholar or not?" Hathaway glanced at Nafi in disgust.
"You said, you said, if I became a trainee, it would give me a chance to pursue you!" Nafi said confidently.
Hathaway puffed up her face, "Nafi, can't you really hear the perfunctory words in my words? I hate you! I don't like you!"
Nafi sneered, "Hathaway, you're not like that to the others?"
"Hmph, I don't look down on a dumb kid like you!" Hathaway took a few steps back, "You know all about Doco?"
Nafi's face turned pale, and then he gritted his teeth and said, "No matter what, you promised me! Anyway, after I become a scholar, you must give me the opportunity to pursue!"
"You... you scoundrel!" Hathaway said with a shudder of anger and a trembling finger.
"What if I'm a scoundrel?" Nafi laughed, revealing a sense of madness, and the depths of his eyes were lonely.
Ike shook his head at the soap opera, immersed in his own world.
"I won't say yes anyway!" Hathaway dropped one last sentence, and then whispered to Ike, "I'll go find the mentor first, you wait a minute." ”
Da Da Da -
Hathaway eagerly left the hall, and Nafi turned her gaze to Ike.
Ike glanced at him, and Nafi said coldly, "Boy, don't make up your mind about Hathaway, she's so passionate about anyone!"
At this time, Ike couldn't help but feel funny, Nafi was like a hen guarding her cubs, and the cold light in her eyes burst out, like a lone wolf on the ice field.
"Nafi, I can only tell you one thing, all people are free, and although you may think of Hathaway as your forbidden descendant, it will make her even more disgusted with you!
"I don't need you to blame what I'm doing!" Nafi growled.
Ike shrugged his shoulders, this kind of emotional thing is better not to get involved.
For no reason, a touch of aqua blue appeared in Ike's mind, like a wave of water, extremely gentle.
"You're here for the test, too?" Nafi glanced at Ike.
Ike didn't speak, and Nafi on the side looked a little annoyed, clenched his fists and shouted, "I will definitely succeed!
Jingle Bell -
The crisp sound of bells echoing in the aisle, Hathaway's beautiful figure appeared, followed by a middle-aged man in a brown cloth robe.
He has a square face, a pair of black-framed glasses, a warm smile on his face, and short hair that is staggered.
"Nafi, long time no see, hello!" Ralph El greeted Nafi first, then nodded to Ike.
"Hello, Ralph University!" said Nafi, who was rather unruly, bowing respectfully.
Seeing the young man like this, Hathaway's expression was much better.
"Hello, Raff University Scholar!" Ike replied, University Scholar! The director of every scholar's association is at least a university scholar!
"Alright, Hathaway has told me what happened, you're here for the scholar test today, right?" Raff said softly.
"Yes!" Nafi and Ike said in unison, but one of them was fierce, and the other was flat.
"Officially, I'm the bookkeeper of the Doco City Scholars Association, Ralph Eyre, and I will also be the chief examiner of this assessment, if you decide to take the assessment, just nod your head!
I don't know how many times this passage came out of Raf's mouth, but he still faithfully fulfilled his duty.
Of course, the two of them also made up their minds, and nodded in unison.
"One more thing, Nafi, this is your fifth assessment in five years, and if you fail, you will no longer have the right to be evaluated!" Raff said solemnly.
"I understand!" Nafi clenched his fists and swung them hard.
Ike looked at Nafi in surprise, five consecutive years of assessment? This is really rare, if ordinary people fail the assessment, they will practice for another two or three years before they come out, but on the other hand, it can also prove Hathaway's status in Nafi's mind.
"Very well, then you can come with me!" Raff beckoned, and walked towards the passage to the right.
The dark hallway was silent, and the faint glow of magic lamps around it created a more contemplative atmosphere. Warnings are hung on the walls, reminding passers-by at all times.
"The evaluation process of scholars is divided into three, the first is general knowledge, which is the most basic examination, the second is the determination of spiritual tolerance, which is a test of talent, and the third is the most critical magic creation or improvement! ”
Ike understands that general knowledge is to assess the scholars' use and memory of various theories and knowledge on the mainland, so scholars are all knowledgeable and knowledgeable.
In fact, the first exam is not too difficult, and the number of scholars is limited by the second and third exams.
Especially in the second assessment, scholars need talent! Mental tolerance is the ability of the expresser to control the combination of formulas! Once it is low, let alone creating magic, even the lowest extraction formula cannot be done!
Of course, even if you have a strong mental capacity, but you don't have enough creative ability, you still can't bring about a revolution in magic, and the third test is the use of actual combat ability!
The assessment of scholars is linked one by one, and it is not allowed to be sloppy, and it is also the most authoritative examination on the mainland!
Syllable!
Raff, who led the way, suddenly stopped in front of an iron gate that was more than three trees high.
The iron gate was pitch black, and it was carved with dense patterns, exuding a majestic momentum.
"Alright, just step through here and you'll be able to enter a special area of the intellectual world. ”
Squeak――――
After a wonderful spell, the sleeping beast finally awoke, roaring and revealing a small opening.
"Good luck, children!" Raff stared at the two of them, as the bookkeeper of Docco, he naturally hoped that the number of registered scholars in Doco City would increase, and the association would become more and more prosperous. Because the strength of the scholar is the strength of Ello!