Synthesis Wizard-Chapter 190

“This is Starlight Academy?”

Fleming couldn’t help but exclaim in awe as he looked at the vast academy and its majestic gates in front of him.

Around him, more young boys and girls were gazing curiously at their surroundings, while others focused their attention on the tall tower in the distance.

Even from a distance of over a thousand meters, they could still see a massive outline, indicating how enormous it actually was.

Its peculiar shape also sparked their curiosity.

The children gathered here were all those who had recently passed the aptitude test and were of suitable age. They were between twelve and fifteen years old, without exception. They had gathered from various parts of the Empire to Shining Light City, then were taken to a strange base, passed through a peculiar gate, and finally arrived here.

Many couldn’t understand why simply passing through a door would transport them to a completely different environment, with an academy suddenly appearing in front of them. This novel experience left them amazed, and their anticipation and excitement for the legendary Wizard Academy grew even stronger.

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Just then, a man and a woman walked out of the academy gate. They looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old, dressed in grey robes, their eyes deep and full of spirit, with an odd glow that made people hesitant to meet their gaze.

As the two arrived, the young boys and girls immediately fell silent, all eyes focused on them.

They were, without a doubt, the academy’s representatives sent to welcome them.

“I am Xie Qin · Blade, and this is Duvini · Treadway. We will be guiding you on a tour of the academy. Please maintain silence, do not ask random questions, and do not touch anything. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences,” Xie Qin said impassively, turning to walk towards the academy gate.

“Follow!”

The young boys and girls exchanged glances, but still followed obediently.

“He seems like a tough guy,” Donothan whispered to Fleming.

Fleming nodded.

He heard that many Wizard Apprentices had solitary personalities. Perhaps this senior, Xie Qin, was one of them. The senior girl, Duvini, seemed much more approachable, even smiling at them.

Upon passing through the gate, everything opened up before them. Oddly-styled buildings were scattered throughout their vision, immediately drawing the eyes of the young boys and girls. On the wide streets, they saw many apprentices hurrying along, glancing at the new students before nonchalantly shifting their gaze away.

“Caw!”

A somewhat harsh cry came from overhead.

Fleming looked up and saw over a dozen crows hovering in the sky. What surprised them was that these crows were unusually large, with scales covering their bodies and their pupils were a blood-red color.

“Those are Red-Eyed Ravens,” Duvini explained, turning back to notice the new students’ gazes. “They are the academy’s surveillance. Any student who violates academy rules within their sight will be punished accordingly.”

“Don’t underestimate them. These Red-Eyed Ravens are very clever,” she added.

Everyone’s eyes widened, and they looked at the Red-Eyed Ravens with a newfound sense of seriousness.

“This is the library. The books on the first floor are free to borrow but can only be read within the library. Books on the second floor and above require payment.”

“This is the teaching building, where you’ll attend classes. The bulletin board at the entrance displays the course schedule for the next week. You can choose the classes you wish to attend freely. Basic courses are free, but advanced courses require a fee.”

“There is the task hall, where you can take on tasks and earn contribution points. While the academy provides some things for free, most resources, especially higher-level resources, require contribution points for exchange.”

Xie Qin, while cold and aloof, was quite diligent. He provided detailed explanations for every place they passed. However, Fleming guessed that he had likely taken on a task, which was why he was so thorough.

“While the academy allows all apprentices to take on tasks, there are few suitable tasks for new students. So I suggest you focus on your studies at the beginning and take on tasks later when you’ve gained some strength. This will be more efficient,” Duvini picked up the conversation, offering advice with a smile.

“Many basic resources can be bought with gold coins at the beginning, so don’t waste your time and energy on tasks if you can solve a problem with gold coins.”

Many of the new students unconsciously nodded in agreement.

Only a few new students, whose clothes were rather plain, looked hesitant and remained silent. They didn’t have much gold on hand.

Soon, they arrived at a large square. In the center of the square, a giant crystal ball stood, with over a dozen students lining up in front of it.

“That’s the Attribute Crystal Ball. It can measure the physical attributes, spiritual power, and health condition of Wizard Apprentices and display the data in a numerical form.”

“Once you start practicing, you can use the Attribute Crystal Ball to check your progress every few days. This will help you better understand your own practice progress,” Duvini explained, pointing at the Attribute Crystal Ball.

As soon as she finished speaking, several new students immediately raised their hands eagerly.

“Senior Sister, can we try it?”

Dvini glanced at Xie Qin. Seeing that he had no reaction, she nodded with a smile.

“You can, but don’t stay too long. Half an hour, alright?”

With permission granted, many new students couldn’t wait to break away from the line and join the queue. Fortunately, the Attribute Crystal Ball’s single-user time was short, and it was their turn after just ten minutes.

Fleming was the first in line. He placed his palm on the surface of the crystal ball as instructed by Duvini.

A slight tingling sensation traveled from his palm, and soon a line of text appeared on the crystal ball.

[Physicality: 2.2, Spirit: 0.7]

[Body condition is healthy, slight muscle strain in right arm, expected natural healing in two days]

[High Fire Element affinity, suitable for practicing Fire magic]

Fleming was surprised. He had accidentally strained his right arm while practicing martial arts a few days ago. Based on his past injury experience, it should take two days for it to heal completely. He didn’t expect this to be detected either. The Attribute Crystal Ball was truly amazing!

“But what does the last sentence mean?”

Fleming wondered in secret, only to discover that Xie Qin and Duvini were staring at him with strange expressions, a hint of…envy in their eyes.

“What’s your name?” Xie Qin asked him, breaking his usual silence. His tone was clearly gentler.

“Fleming.”

“Fleming, you have an excellent talent,” Xie Qin said.

Seeing Fleming’s confusion, he patiently explained:

“Elemental affinity refers to the affinity for a certain kind of energy particle. The higher the affinity, the easier it is to control the corresponding energy particles and the faster you will learn the corresponding magic.”

“Generally speaking, Wizard Apprentices with elemental affinity have an advantage in their practice, with many benefits. However, elemental affinity is rare. There is usually not even one person in a hundred Wizard Apprentices who has it.”

Upon hearing this, the new students’ gazes towards Fleming instantly turned envious and jealous.

Fleming was also a little stunned.

Did this mean he was a genius?

The other new students continued to undergo their tests, but no one else detected elemental affinity like Fleming’s.

After half an hour, Xie Qin interrupted the new students’ tests and led them to their living quarters. It was a castle-like dormitory. Two towering steel Magic Puppets stood at the gate.

“This is your dormitory. You’ll be living here for the next few years until you become a Second-Rank Wizard Apprentice.”

Many of the new students had learned about Wizard Apprentices through various channels before coming here, including the strength level division of Wizard Apprentices.

As soon as Xie Qin finished speaking, a new student couldn’t help but raise his hand to ask a question.

“Senior, where do Second-Rank Wizard Apprentices live?”

“Dragon’s Skull Tower,” Xie Qin spat out the three words, simultaneously glancing in a certain direction. An unmasked yearning appeared on his usually expressionless face. Even Duvini was no exception, with longing flashing in her eyes.

Following their gazes, many new students instantly realized that the tower they saw from afar at the academy gate was most likely the Dragon’s Skull Tower that Xie Qin mentioned.

Many new students from noble families had a flicker in their eyes. They suddenly thought about the legendary figure, wondering if he also resided in the Dragon’s Skull Tower.

“Is Dragon’s Skull Tower better than the academy?”

“Of course it’s better. Only Second-Rank Wizard Apprentices can enter, so it must be better.”

“I want to go there too.”

The new students buzzed with discussion. Many of them were eager and ambitious. But Xie Qin quickly poured cold water on them.

“Don’t get your hopes up.”

“Many talented students in the academy have practiced for over a decade but still haven’t become Second-Rank Wizard Apprentices. You still have a long way to go before you can live in Dragon’s Skull Tower. First, master the Star Ring Meditation Method.”

“Don’t say I didn’t warn you. According to academy regulations, those who haven’t mastered the Star Ring Meditation Method within three months will be expelled.”

Upon hearing this, the new students’ faces instantly tightened. They had stood out from hundreds of thousands of their peers and entered Starlight Academy with the expectations of their families and loved ones. Being expelled would not only ruin their own lives but also bring shame to their families. This was something they absolutely could not accept!

“Alright, don’t be so nervous,” Duvini smiled to ease the tense atmosphere.

“Usually, it takes about one or two months to master the Star Ring Meditation Method. You don’t have to worry too much.”

“Now everyone, go get your keys. You have twenty minutes to unpack your luggage in the dormitory, and then we will take you to the dining hall.”

The new students all responded in agreement, rushing into the dormitory. A few were curious and even touched the steel Magic Puppets, which slightly turned their heads, scanned over the new students, and then turned back.

As the new students poured into the dormitory, three people stood by the window of a building about three or four hundred meters away, observing the new students’ actions.

“Two hundred and forty-three students. This year’s batch is pretty large,” Rose said.

“It’s normal for the number to be higher for the first aptitude test in the Starlit Empire,” Staff smiled.

If it had been the former Starlit Duchy, it would have been considered good to have over ten new students a year. However, with the addition of two-thirds of the former Golden Empire’s territory, this was the first aptitude test in this land that had never held such a test before. The number of those who passed the first aptitude test would certainly be the highest. Next year, the number of new students would likely decrease significantly.

“It’s unbelievable that I can see so many Wizard Apprentices one day,” Traveller said with a hint of awe. “When I think about how these students will all grow into Second-Rank and Third-Rank Wizard Apprentices in the future, I feel like I’m witnessing a new era.”

Rose and Staff also had a trace of emotion in their expressions, agreeing with Traveller’s words.

In their era, Wizard Apprentices were mostly hidden behind the scenes. Even among nobles, only a small number knew about their existence. But now, while ordinary citizens might still be unaware of Wizard Apprentices, they were no longer a secret among the nobility.

The establishment and recruitment of Starlight Academy gradually brought Wizard Apprentices to the forefront. It was foreseeable that, in time, Wizard Apprentices would become known to more and more people on the continent. The era of Wizards was about to arrive.

And all of this was created by Su Nan. He changed the way Wizard Apprentices lived, allowing more and more people to join this group, expanding their influence.

“These students are much better off than we were,” Rose sighed. “When I was still a First-Rank Wizard Apprentice, where could I find so many potions to improve my meditation efficiency?”

Traveller nodded in agreement. “These little guys have much faster practice speeds than us. I heard that two of Lord Su Nan’s students became Second-Rank Wizard Apprentices in only five years. In the past, this speed was unimaginable.”

“You’re talking about Sherman and Corey, right?” Staff laughed. “These two have good talent and are supported by academy resources. It’s very likely that they will become Third-Rank Wizard Apprentices before the age of fifty.”

Traveller’s expression turned a bit complicated. He had been close to eighty years old when he became a Third-Rank Wizard Apprentice.

He simply hadn’t been born in a good era.

But he quickly cheered up. With the support of the academy’s resources, his practice efficiency had increased several times over. While becoming a Wizard before his death was still incredibly difficult, at least he had a glimmer of hope. That alone made him feel that joining Starlight Academy was the right choice.

“Alright, it’s time to go back and prepare,” Rose stretched her body, revealing her alluring curves. “The basic courses are getting a lot more lectures with new students coming in. We’ll be busy.”

She said this, but there was no trace of difficulty in her expression. Instead, she was filled with joy. After all, as tutors, a significant portion of their contribution point income came from teaching. The more lectures there were, the more contribution points they could earn to exchange for resources. Whether it was Hyper Potion, Magic Emblem Core, Construction Potion, or Talent Crystal Model, they all required a huge number of contribution points to exchange for. Especially the latter, which required them to work for the academy for a long time to exchange for it.

However, they were still happy to do so. They wouldn’t have had any chance to exchange their work for these things in the past.

(End)