"Three projects at the same time?" Dorothy touched the cutlery in front of her in a trance, making a tinkling sound.

"Mr. Snape, I want you to understand that this is not a simple question, especially the last one, we haven't even thought about the direction, and to tell the truth, if it weren't for Lord Hans's insistence on following the trend......"

Dorothy stopped talking at this point, obviously dissatisfied with the principal's blind opening of a research group regardless of the funds.

However, Colin knows that every time a major academic discovery is announced, it will attract a large number of researchers to follow, such as "water element high-energy collapse" is the hottest topic recently, as the strength of the Ilya Higher School of Magic if it does not follow up, it will be considered by outsiders not to be enterprising. Anyway, no matter whether you can produce results or not, set up a research group first, and at least make it look like you are at the forefront of academics.

"I know exactly what my decision means, ma'am, but I still want to do it, unless the college rules don't allow you to follow up on multiple topics at the same time."

"Not really, alright......" Dorothy smiled as she put away her surprise, "Maybe I'll have to get used to your extraordinaryness as soon as possible, and I don't know what I need support from the Academy?" ”

"There aren't many materials and equipment needed for the study of magic patterns." Colin finished the last slice of lettuce and put down his fork, "I need enough paper, three studios, and no less than 20 assistants." ”

"If three projects are carried out at the same time, this is not a high requirement, is there a demand for the quality of the paper?" Dorothy asked.

"The white core paper of the Tulum Kingdom, is it okay?" Colin said casually.

"This ......"

"Haha, just kidding." Colin immediately laughed and said, "120 pounds of ordinary paper will do, one-tenth of the gray finch paper, plus enough writing boards and charcoal." ”

Paper made in Twilight was sold to the Western Continent through the Gambling Society, and it had become a fashion by this time.

After many subsequent improvements, the process has become more complex, and the structure of the paper is completely different from before.

The world's best white whisker paper has only two layers of structure, while white core paper can reach four layers, in which the surface pulp and core layer use high-quality straw pulp instead of traditional gray water pulp, so that the toughness of the paper is improved, can be made thinner, but also whiter, the name of white core paper is derived from this.

The subsequent transformation of the paper was no longer carried out by Colin, and it was entirely the work of Wald and a group of apprentices in the Magic Lab, who gradually perfected it in their spare time from the magic energy project.

The price of white core paper is different in various countries in the western continent because of the different freight, but in the end it reflects one word - expensive.

This kind of cheap paper, which has become more or less common in Winterfall, is still a luxury item in the Western Continent.

It is said that the success rate of writing love letters with it skyrocketed.

"You do freak out the hell about me." Dorothy patted her chest intentionally or unintentionally, and said with a smile: "We can't afford this kind of paper." But then again, the Kingdom of Tulum seems to be very lively lately, first with the camera and the sound player, and then the white core paper is all the rage, and finally there is a ruthless person who can prove the fourth conjecture, and the entire Western Continent is speculating about the identity of this person, does Mr. Snape have any ideas in this regard? ”

"Tulum is not enough after all, and he can't afford to make too many waves." Colin said casually.

"I think so too." Dorothy immediately chimed in.

"Ma'am." Colin saw that there was still a lot of food left on the other party's plate, but he didn't seem to have any intention of continuing to eat, so he said euphemistically: "Look at ......"

"Oh." Dorothy smiled and got up, "I'll take you around campus." ”

"It's about getting to know the location of the library." Colin corrected.

"Of course, whatever you want." Dorothy smiled indifferently.

The sea breeze blows with moisture, mixed with the aroma of grass and earth.

Colin was downwind, and he could smell the perfume on Dorothy's body and hair.

There are often students in magic robes walking by on campus, and some of the senior students know Dorothy, and they will stop to salute, and most of them will sweep Colin with puzzled eyes, after all, he is about the same age as the students here, but the demeanor and demeanor when walking with Dorothy, the head of academic affairs, are not at all what a student should be.

"Ilya's history is not short, but the library was not built for a long time. The tradition of the southern countries has always been word of mouth, and in the classical period, Elijah only used a two-story hut to store a small number of books, and this library was donated when representatives of the Magical Federation visited, and to be honest, it was a pity for all of us magicians that the Principality of Banner did not join the Blue League. ”

Dorothy suddenly looked at Colin's face and asked with a smile, "Mr. Snape, maybe it's a bit abrupt to ask, what do you think of the Magic Federation?" ”

"What do you think?" Colin asked rhetorically.

"To put it bluntly, do you think it's necessary for the Duchy of Banner to join the Blue Alliance?"

This kind of political stance is a matter of privacy for the country's aristocracy, but for "Cohen Snape", who speaks with an authentic Brighton accent, it is just an interesting topic that does not concern him.

"This is a matter of your country's position, and it is inconvenient for me to make random comments." Colin smiled, "But as a Brightoner, of course I want the Blue Alliance to grow stronger. ”

"I thought you had a problem with the Federation."

"How so?" Colin chuckled.

"Your rejection of Cambrig's offer to join the Federation's high-level club is considered by many to be a ...... for the Magical Federation Deliberately distant. Dorothy covered her lips.

"Ma'am, you're thinking too much." Colin smiled slightly, but did not continue to explain.

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It has been two days since Neil and Jessica entered Elijah College, and since the official classes have not yet begun, these days are the best time for new students to get acquainted with the campus.

"I found that coming to Ilya was the wisest decision of my life." Neil sighed in his usual exaggerated tone.

"You're not even 20 years old this year, that's too early to say."

"I love the air."

"And the sand and the waves."

"You like a lady on the beach."

"Speaking of ma'am, have you seen Ms. Dorothy from the Registrar's Office? It's exactly like the goddess of my dreams. ”

"The one with a good figure?" Dave asked.

"It's super good." Neil emphasized.

"You'd better dream less and focus more on studying." Jessica scoffed.

"Well, when it comes to studying, I think of Mr. Snape again." Neil said bitterly: "Who would have thought that Mr. Magician, who did not wear a badge, would have such a background, Cambriel Demon Pattern Department, I didn't dare to think of it, people would graduate in half a year......"

"Say no more about Neil." Burke was embarrassed, "You were still boasting about me at the time, I don't think I'll ever see Mr. Snape in my life." ”

"No, you'll see you soon." Jessica suddenly stood still and looked at the two slowly walking figures on the path not far away.

"That's not ......"

The four recognized the two men at the same time.

"It's over." Neil wept and said, "My goddess, my dreams, all shattered. ”

(End of chapter)