Chapter 22: The Joint Academy of Magic and Mechanics
I opened my eyes and felt my physical state a little, my brain was a little swollen, it seemed that I had accidentally slept through the night, after all, I had hardly slept well in the past few days in order to think about how to repel the enemy. In addition, except for the fact that his right hand was a little numb by Cialis, his physical condition is quite normal, after all, except for using it once, the rune crossbow that happened to be assembled this time, there is almost no magic used. But if your expectations are good, Cialis's magic and mental power should have a certain growth after this incident, and crises have always been a good way to explore potential.
"Come out as long as you want to sleep. γ
I was stunned for a moment, only to see a soldier wearing the armor of the lion insignia directly enter the tent and shout.
"Ahh
"What are you squeaking and whining, don't hurry up and get out. When the soldier saw that I did not move, he stepped forward again and reprimanded, his hand clenched the hilt of his sword, as if I was going to use force if I did not go out again.
γ... Cialis, let's go. I pulled the sleepy-eyed Cyris, who had been woken up, to her feet.
The soldier came straight over and tied the rope to our hands.
"It's just a group of adventurers, who dare to drag and sleep in the tent, get out of here!" The soldier shoved us and pushed us out of the tent.
"What are you doingβ" Cialys seemed to want to say something, but I stopped her.
It's useless to say anything now, whether they want to cover up the fact that they were saved by us, or they don't want the shameful fact that a group of nobles' children are hunted down by miscellaneous adventurers to leak out, in short, I just hope they still have a little conscience. But... If you want to kill them, it depends on their ability.
"What are you doing!" As soon as she left the tent, Rowling's voice came.
"Miss Rowling, that's right, these two adventurers knew that our lion guards were coming, so they didn't get up to greet them, but they were still sleeping in the tent, and their subordinates thought about teaching them a lesson..."
"Smack!"
Only to hear a slap spread throughout the camp, all the soldiers were stunned to see this scene in front of them, the originally gentle, cheerful and generous Miss Rowling actually slapped the soldier hard.
"Please forgive Miss Rowling. The soldier immediately knelt down as if he was frightened, and at this time the soldier's intestines were full of remorse, and if he knew that this would cause Miss Rowling to be furious, he would not dare to kill him, although Rowling had a good temper, but it was easy to execute a soldier in his capacity.
"I know what Isaac is thinking, I just want to give our friends a disadvantage, I want them to not dare to say anything. Let him know who he is, my friend of Rowling Lane is not something he can move. Rowling looked at the kneeling soldier and said sternly.
Alan looked at this scene with novelty, but he didn't expect Rowling to be an understanding person, too, growing up in a group of nobles, I have never eaten pigs and watched pigs run, and I am still very smart when I am in a panic outside, and I am still very smart if I have no opinions.
"I'm sorry, it's my subordinates who are making the decisions. Rowling smiled apologetically and untied the ropes that bound them.
"What just happened here?" Roland asked.
"Isaac wants to give our friend a dismount. Rowling gestured to the soldier who had just stood up, and the soldier was so frightened that he almost fell to his knees again.
"Go and tell Isaac that Alan and Hylis are not only our friends, but also our saviors, and that if he wants to keep his position as captain of the guard, he had better learn not to assert himself. Roland said coldly. "Go back. γ
The soldier hurriedly left the place.
"I'm really sorry, we Lane family don't usually treat guests like this. Roland said, bowing as an apology.
"Brother Roland, Sister Rowling, it's okay, we didn't get hurt. Cialis, who was still holding her breath, saw that Roland and Rowling had apologized, and her anger immediately subsided, after all, Roland and Rowling still regarded them as friends, and this was enough.
"You... Do you have any plans for the future?" Rowling glanced at Roland, who nodded tentatively.
"We have a letter of introduction from the Falcon family here, and we may go to the noble academy in the future. I'm quite satisfied with Roland and Rowling's attitude, they didn't change their attitude because they got out of the situation, but they were just as humble and peaceful.
"It's the Elemental City Noble Magic Academy, right?" Roland nodded and asked, it was indeed a good place for magicians to study.
I nodded.
"I wonder if you're interested in going to a more suitable place to study?" asked Roland Masase.
"Isn't the Noble Magic Academy the best place to study?" I asked suspiciously, a magic academy set up in the capital of the country and exclusive to the nobility should be the best place to study in every way.
"It's normal that you don't know, a few months ago, the council decreed that one of the best of the third-order powerhouses over 14 years old and under 25 years old in this country will be selected to enter the Joint Academy of Magic and Mechanics, where students can not only learn the highest level of fighting spirit, magic use skills, and even have the opportunity to learn how to operate and build machinery in the Machine Country. Roland said.
"We... Isn't it still hostile to the Machine Nation? My doubts are genuine, not long ago an old man was pitted for a basic textbook, and the two sides are about to jointly establish a college to communicate with each other, so what is that old man anxious about?
However, when you think about it, you can understand that this policy must have been set recently, and the old man's infiltration may have been long before the policy was formulated, and there was a lack of communication work in the enemy's territory. As a result, the plan could not catch up with the changes, and I did a day job, and I mourned in my heart for the old man.
"There should be some consideration on the council's side, in short, I hope that the two sides will start to exchange and learn from each other from the younger generation, reduce hostility, and achieve the purpose of strengthening each other. Roland shook his head and said that he didn't know the details, but he just knew that this academy was going to open such a message.
"So, how can I get into that academy?" I'm really a little excited, I can learn the deepest magical knowledge, and I can also learn the most profound mechanical knowledge, and if I can still integrate with some knowledge in my previous life, the day of punching Nanshan Nursing Home and kicking Beihai Kindergarten will not be far off.
"First of all, of course, you must be over 14 years old, 25 years old and above the third order powerhouse, and you must have an assessment badge to participate in the assessment. Roland said and pulled out a silver badge engraved with a lion, which exuded a faint magic power, obviously to prevent forgery.
"Wow, if you have this thing, you can participate in the assessment. I quickly took it over and took a look, this is an important key to my life's peak.
Cialis seemed to take it any longer and tugged at my sleeve.
Rowling and Roland looked at each other and nodded.
"It's okay, this was meant to be a thank you gift. Rowling smiled and pulled out a silver badge and placed it in Cilis's palm.
"No, you can't!"
I was about to say something when a voice came, and Richie came over in a bit of a rage.
"Roland, Rowling, what are you doing, how are you going to take the assessment without the badge? If you don't take the test, then what are we out for in the first place?" Richie, who had been keeping calm and even a little mean, said angrily.
"This... Rare? I thought it was an academy for magicians. Hylis asked, timidly holding up her badge.
"No, it's not. Richie shook his head. "This enrollment is open to all young powerhouses above the third order, so not only magical, mechanical, but even strong people who use Dou Qi can be instructed there. γ
"Because this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the best teachers and huge resources in the whole continent will be concentrated in that academy, and there are more monks and fewer porridges, so the council decided to delegate the assessment quota to various big families and fiefdom nobles who have passed down for generations, although Roland They are the key cultivation objects of the Lane family, but it is impossible to get another after losing one badge, and more likely, because of the loss of the badge, the ability will be questioned, and even the resources within the family will be affected. Richie said to Hylis in a calm tone, still a little quick, but obviously not angry.
I shook my head, and took the badge from Cialis to return it to Roland with me.
"It's a friend's, so I'll take these two badges. Roland took a few steps back firmly, not intending to take back the badge. Rowling also put her hands behind her back, apparently intending to do the same.
"Youβ" Richie was also helpless when he saw their performance, neither side of this situation was human...
"Friend, I won't embarrass my friend. I said firmly, of course, I didn't just give up the assessment quota, it's a big deal to go to the Elemental City Magic Tower to turn the world upside down, with the vision of my previous life, throw out an elemental table, are you afraid that you won't be able to scare those old pedants, although I haven't memorized the elemental table...
"You... What are you doing? Lilith walked over with her arms hanged, followed by a petite red-haired figure.
"Caroline, you're awake. Rowling happily walked over and hugged the red-haired figure.
"I'm sorry... I'm sorry for the inconvenience. Caroline said apologetically.
"Thank you for your help. Caroline saluted us again and thanked us.
"You're welcome. Alan nodded in response. "Brother Roland, I really can't take such a precious badge, don't force me to put it on the ground. γ
"You just put it on the ground, whoever wants to pick it up, I've already given it to you anyway." Roland put his hands behind his back and looked like I wouldn't take it anyway.
I have a headache, I can't really put it on the ground, and it will be a waste if I am trampled into the dirt.
"You... Did Roland and Rowling give you their badges?" said Lilith, her eyes odd rather than agreeing or disagreeing.
"Yes, Sister Lilith, persuade them to take it back, if we want to go, we will find a way ourselves. Cilis said firmly, she is not a person who likes to accept the kindness of others, not to mention that this matter is related to Roland's life.
I was about to say something, when suddenly, Caroline came over and took two badges from my hands.
"Uhhh
Caroline tucked the badge into the hands of Roland and Rowling, who were also stunned. Everyone looked at Caroline's strange behavior and looked at each other, is this to help Roland and them get the badge back?Caroline thought for a moment, then fumbled with her robe, took out two badges from it and put them in our hands.
These two badges are in the shape of pentagrams, emitting the same magical fluctuations as the lion emblem just now.
Caroline ducked behind Lilith after doing this, and as everyone looked at her, Caroline lowered her head, as if she didn't mean to explain anything.
"Caroline doesn't like to talk, so I'll do it for her. Caroline's grandfather is one of the members of the Magical Council, but there are not many outstanding magicians in their family, so Caroline's other mission this time is to find trustworthy and excellent young magicians, so that she can have companions to study in the academy. Lilith replied with a smile, this is what she planned to do last night, but it wasn't until Caroline woke up just now, Lilith explained what had happened, and only brought her over after obtaining Caroline's permission, but she didn't expect to see the scene just now.
"Hmm," Caroline snorted, as she didn't seem to like to talk.
Everyone looked at each other, and then laughed together, what the hell was the red-faced person doing just now.
"Haha, Caroline, thank you, I remember this love. I smiled and waved at Caroline.
"Didn't you say you were a friend... Then take itβ" Caroline whispered, ducking back behind Lilith.
"That's right, we're friends, we're all here, and we're all going to study together at the Joint Academy of Magic and Mechanics!" I said to everyone, suddenly feeling better.
"Oh!" Richie and Roland coaxed, Rowling, Lilith, and Hylith smiled at each other. Caroline lowered the hat of her robe, and the corners of her mouth went up.