"Oh? Ah, too...... You're late, and you haven't been assigned your mentor yet. ”

When the short, balding old professor heard this, he touched his chin with some hesitation: "Aren't you talking to Professor Moriarty?" ”

The moment he heard his words, Ivas knew that he was probably in some difficulty.

Because Iwass is very confident.

He did a good job, and there was a palpable affection in Professor Bard's eyes. I am definitely full of goodwill, and it is not impossible to even be invited to become a teaching assistant.

It's just a student. It's a lot easier than getting a teaching assistant.

- If he had a high emotional intelligence, Ivas should actually change the topic at this time.

But what Ivas is eyeing it, it won't let go easily.

He is very greedy. It's all sent to the mouth, and you can get it with hard work, how can there be any reason to spit it out again-

“…… Because I don't think it's good. It's not nice to say...... The rest of his students always look at me at me at a distance. ”

Ivas pulled the blanket over to cover his knees.

He put his hands on his laps, leaned forward slightly, and said very politely and earnestly, "Just like my eldest brother Edward." That's why he didn't even enter the Wangli Law University back then.

"I think it's not a good thing to be too close to family and relatives in a school environment, which is not conducive to personal growth and exercise, and it is easy to have conflicts with acquaintances."

“…… Also. ”

Professor Bard nodded slightly in agreement: "And James has also taken a long vacation, and I don't know when he will come back." Besides......"

As the old man said this, his eyes subconsciously glanced at Ivus's legs.

If it hadn't been for Ivus's sudden pull on the blanket, he would have almost forgotten that he was not in good health and had difficulty moving.

He did need to be taken care of by an adult—Miss Lily, who was with him, was certainly not enough. She can only be regarded as a peer of Ivus, not an elder.

Even though the students were adults, Bard Sr. saw them as children.

Professor Bard only glanced at it subconsciously, and then quickly politely looked away.

Because he didn't quite know why Ivas was in a wheelchair, and he didn't know if he would be able to recover.

If none of the priests Professor Moriarty could find could heal Ivas with illumination...... Maybe his problem is actually very serious. In that case, focusing on this would be disrespectful and might even be sad.

Ivas noticed this, and immediately guessed what Professor Bard was thinking.

This shows that the old man in front of him is still a delicate and gentle person.

Then I can't let go!

Ivus thought to himself.

"Is there something wrong with you?"

Thinking of this, Ivas said earnestly: "I usually like to study the history of empires, and you are the most professional scholar in this field!" ”

In fact, Ivas didn't know Professor Bard before.

But he is a "professor" after all, and he can still be hired by the Wang Li Law University. This shows that he must have reached the top level in the academic field. Evas, on the other hand, was vague and did not mention specific subdivisions, so unless Professor Bard had really no knowledge of imperial history, he would not be wrong.

If there is a small probability, then he is unlucky.

But Ivus's luck was good.

Professor Bard rubbed his hands together happily and said proudly, "Ah, indeed. When it comes to the history of the Herasr Empire, no one knows it better than I do. ”

"Yes," Ivus changed the subject, "I also think we need to study the Star Antimony Kingdom a little more. They are probably the most worthy enemies to be taken seriously - far more powerful than irises. ”

"That's true."

Professor Bard nodded solemnly, "Many people in Avalon believe that the Star Antimony people are dangerous and evil. That's because their demonology is legitimate. But in fact, from my point of view, the 'practical alchemy' that has gradually lost its status in Star Antimony is the one that deserves the most attention. ”

Hearing this, Ivas understood that Professor Bard was indeed a real talent.

He happily followed Professor Bard's topic: "Yes, the essence of their alchemy is no longer to analyze all things, but to make things that 'make money'. And it is precisely because of this change in purpose that alchemy has spontaneously become popular.

"The people who use alchemy are no longer royal alchemists with high status in yellow robes, eating the huge funds given by the emperor to study something that is not needed for the time being and what the ordinary people can't understand at all, and then occasionally take out one or two things that don't understand the principle at all but are very powerful.

"It may be a literate person in a rural area or a township who can barely read and write...... Through self-study of alchemy, he opened an alchemy shop, selling bits and pieces of practical alchemy products. And maybe unconsciously invented something particularly useful.

"Aside from the same use of alchemy, they are no longer the same kind of people as orthodox alchemists. They don't plan to go very far on the path of equilibrium, and they only step into the transcendent world to make money. ”

"That's great!"

Professor Bard nodded appreciatively, and clapped his hands with such joy that he couldn't help but clap his hands.

"I think this is another way of understanding the path of 'equilibrium' by Valentine I—money is the bargaining chip of all things, and this is also a way of analyzing and understanding the world. Not from alchemy, but from the economy, from technology, from the needs of people's livelihood......"

He gushed on and on, and Ivas smiled and nodded, snorting from time to time.

From Aihuas's point of view, it is completely reasonable for the Star Antimony Kingdom to even directly bulldoze this continent.

Because Valentine I's vision has completely surpassed Avalon and Iris in terms of epochality. The most likely threat to Star Antimony is the Principality of Narcissus, which is made up of a large number of spellcasters.

But now it has been preemptively extinguished by Star Antimony.

…… It's better to say that Star Antimony hasn't been able to annex the Iris Kingdom for so long, purely because the internal path struggle has involved energy.

It's all about demonic scholars who are terrifying in the eyes of people in other countries, vying for the right to speak for these utilitarian alchemists; And the struggle within the aristocratic class, in turn, involved the promotion path of the folk alchemist.

Haina on the side hesitated.

If Ivus can't find a mentor, it's a bit of a problem. However, her instructor was her own sword instructor, so she definitely couldn't introduce her to Ehuas.

If Professor Bard still disagrees...... Why don't you go back and ask your mentor if she can help introduce other mentors?

“…… That's what you're talking about. It seems to me that the peace and stability within Avalon is precisely due to the fact that the group of transcendents within it is in a stable situation. Her Majesty's Decree No. 47 of Amnesty admits transcendents from other paths, so that we do not lack the skills of a particular path and lead to overall backwardness; At the same time, keeping the authoritarian path in the mainstream and giving preferential treatment to a small number of special paths can ensure that they cannot compete for power......

"Thankfully, Her Majesty is aware of this," Ivas sighed, "and if Avalon does another ten years to reform in the evening, I think it might be too late." ”

In fact, it is already too late.

Ivus added inwardly, but he didn't dare say it.

Although Avalon and Star Antimony are enemy countries, and the apparent conflict is intensifying, in fact, the Star Antimony is not really seen as a source of crisis by the entire Avalon community.

Because the Star Antimony Kingdom is clearly on a worse relationship with the Iris people.

Now that Star Antimony has swallowed back the Duchy of Black Eagle and the Duchy of Narcissus, it will return to the initial territory of the empire by eating the irises.

A large part of the relationship between Avalon and Iris had turned around before, and a large part of it was due to pressure from Star Antimony – for both sides. Although Avalon and Iris have fallen into a state of cold lips and teeth, there are still many overly optimistic voices within Avalon. The most optimistic view is that they can even resume cooperation with Star Antimony and import large quantities of alchemical products from Star Antimony.

Because there is a market in Avalon, there are also large gold reserves. And the star antimony product is obviously overflowing...... As long as they're still in trade, Star Antimony shouldn't come in.

As for the royal family -

In fact, Avalon has developed to this day, and there are many knights who wish they did not have a royal family on their heads.

“…… Actually, I think it may be too late. ”

But to Ivas's surprise, Professor Bard muttered under his breath, "Too many ...... have fallen"

- Huh?

Ivas was stunned for a moment, and looked at the old professor in disbelief.

Is the old man's eyes so vicious?

"Haha, don't look at me like that. I'm just going to say ......."

Professor Bard also realized that he had said the wrong thing.

He hurriedly waved his hand and changed the topic with a smile: "Actually, I don't usually recruit students at the bachelor's level. Because I'm really not very good at taking care of people...... I've been a professor for more than 30 years, and when I was in Milton before, I took a few students. I didn't recruit any more students after I came to Glass Island.

"Of course, I still want graduate students here. But you...... It's not quite appropriate either. ”

That's a real wonder.

You praise me so harshly, and then give me a "inappropriate"?

Ivas was genuinely interested, and asked, "Why isn't it appropriate?" ”

"Because you may only know me as a historian," Professor Bard replied earnestly, "but I'm an archaeologist."

"You and the students of the Department of Individual Tactics only need to study Modern History. I've only been teaching this course for three months in the first semester of the third to sixth divisions, the first semester of the first year, and you'll be almost finished. In the second semester of the following year, I will have to go to the second year of the Faculty of Humanities to teach "General History of the World", "Modern History of Avalon", "Genealogy of the Herasian Empire", "History of the Horus Empire" in the third year, and "Ancient Horus" as an elective.

"In the third semester, I was out of school. I will follow my graduate students abroad for archaeology...... You still have classes, so you obviously can't come with me. But if you stay in school, it's like you don't have a mentor. But in that case, who will take care of you? ”

Professor Bard sighed, "I really like you as a student...... But I can't take you. This is irresponsible to you. ”

When Ivus heard this, he was slightly stunned, and then ecstatic.

And this good thing?

Is there a semester a year out of school?

- Am I not casually hi?

And also have the opportunity to go abroad for archaeology?

- Doesn't that mean that I have access to the prehistoric ruins of other countries in advance? Is it so cool?

(End of chapter)