Ever since the Sky-piercing White Tower in the Eastern Plains replaced the Qiyao Council and became the largest mage organization on the Mycroft continent one hundred and twenty years ago, the apprenticeship system passed down from hand to hand has been gradually replaced by the more advanced academy system, and This trend also spread to other professions, even blacksmiths and tailors.
Originally, it would take at least five years to train a most basic mage apprentice, knight, craftsman and tailor. Even if one has good talent, it will still take two to three years. During this period of practice, the apprentice can only serve as a mentor. Doing unpaid work, in addition to paying high tuition fees.
After all, this is the most precious knowledge, a craft that can support a person for a lifetime, and even benefit future generations. In this regard, a mentor is almost equivalent to recreating a parent, so even if the conditions are so harsh, many people will go over their heads to go. Study under those famous mentors.
Therefore, through the academy system, Guantian White Pagoda quickly cultivated a large number of new blood, and was at the forefront of the times, kicking the Qiyao Council, which had adhered to the apprenticeship system, into the corner of the times. After a painful reform, the Qiyao Council They also had to keep up with their competitors and also opened large and small academies.
The establishment of a college is the first step in spreading knowledge widely.
As time goes by, there is more and more news about the academy called Winter Castle on the Snowy Mountains of Nissii. Many people know that it is not a simple mage academy. It is just because of the employment of people nowadays. The only teachers we have are magicians, so we only have courses for mages for the time being. When there are tutors from other professions in the future, courses in other departments will naturally be offered.
In terms of tuition fees, the tuition fees at Winter Castle are indeed not expensive, but they cannot be called cheap. However, the Lord has said that if you cannot pay the tuition fees temporarily, it does not matter. The city hall can advance the payment, but you must work for the college for free after completing your studies. Over time, these expenses are repaid.
—This is a bullshit condition!
The above swear words are the first thoughts of many people after hearing the news. God be damned, this is not a loan shark, nor is it some overlord treaty. You can pay back whatever you spend, and at most there will be some reasonable interest. This is the condition. , even a church cannot be opened!
"My nephew is in the small village over the mountain. I need to pick them up quickly!"
"Hey, I sent my boy to his uncle to learn the carpenter trade. Now it seems that I have to tell my elder brother and ask him to call my son and his son over to try it!"
"Yes, how can a carpenter compare to a mage? Even if he is a warrior, he is the direct descendant of the lord, and is much better than those wild mercenaries!"
"That's right, and there's no gender restriction. My daughter can also be sent there to try. Anyway, it's a bit cold on the way back and forth, so just wear a wolfskin cotton-padded jacket!"
Some people do not want their children to become mages. Some of them know that mages require a lot of resources. Some people understand that their children are not that material at all. But Winter Castle is a professional academy after all, not the usual one. The Mage Academy also attracted them.
After all, it is faster to learn with the guidance of a teacher than to explore on your own. What's more, isn't their lord a dragon-slaying warrior? If he could teach me even just a little bit, it would be a great asset!
And a small group of people look deeper.
For example, the old scholar Edward knew clearly that the opening of the academy was not just to train mages, but to train the young lord's new direct lineage.
Joshua Van Radcliffe, a true genius, can single-handedly destroy the monsters in the dragon's nest. There is no doubt that his mother is powerful, but not everything requires his action. Under the leader, there must be other mid-level professionals as the backbone of his rule. This is necessary, and it is also what this lord lacks.
Although he seemed to be training an order of knights, it was not enough. Edward could see that Joshua's future goal was to explore the Great Ajax Mountains, a vast and unknown area covered with dense black forests and dense forests. Infinite Warcraft, of course, also has countless treasures and precious mineral veins. In order to develop those places, he will definitely need more manpower and professionals.
This is an opportunity! An ambitious lord, his subordinates will definitely have more opportunities to climb up than other stable lords. Old scholars clearly understand that this is an excellent opportunity that only occurs once in a generation. If you grasp it well, you will definitely have the opportunity to become Molda in the future. Via's top brass.
He would never let his grandchildren miss it!
Although there are not many people who can see this, there are still a lot of them. Even if it is instinct, they are unwilling to let this opportunity pass. The news spreads until there are many people in the entire Moldavia Territory, even in other territories. People are prepared to spend more money and come here to try the opportunity. There are many talented children among them. For Moldavia, this is an excellent opportunity to attract talents.
Invisibly, the establishment of a college stirred up the atmosphere in the four territories of the North that had become extremely dull due to the cold winter.
In fact, no one was given time to brew and think. A few days later, in the year 833, on February 28, Winterfort College officially opened.
Halfway up the Nissii Snow Mountain, Joshua stepped down from the podium and gave up his position to the next person to speak.
Prior to this, Nostradamus and he had already made a declaration and speech. The specific content was boring and tasteless, and it could be called white wax mixed with snow. However, the warrior found it very pleasant. In the past, he could only listen to other people's nonsense on the stage. Now it was finally his turn to speak eloquently and enjoy the irritable expressions of others.
But in any case, there is still a space limit for speeches. The one who is speaking on the stage now is a proud disciple of the Archmage and the elemental tutor of the college. With the blessing of magic, her voice is as loud as thunder, making people laugh. Many people who came with their children to take part in the test felt their eardrums vibrate.
Compared to Nostradamus and Joshua, the female mage named Sophia spoke much more concisely, roughly explaining the school's system in just a few words.
The courses at Wintercastle College are held every six months and end in twelve periods. Excellent grades are judged by credits. If the credits do not meet the standards, then they are required to take it again, which is half a year. Generally speaking, each course requires The times are different.
Currently, there is only one department of magic in Winterburg Academy. Teachers from other professions have not been recruited yet. And in this department alone, there are only five courses: alchemy, magic, elements, transformation and runes, and magic machinery. The progress is the fastest and only takes three periods to complete, while the runes take the longest and require twelve periods to complete.
Generally speaking, the tuition fee for one period is thirty gold coins. Although the amount is relatively large, it is still affordable for ordinary families. However, this is only the cost of admission. If you want to buy other sundries, you will need more money. Much money. If the family is really poor, the college will borrow some money, but this will be recorded in the accounts and will require a lot of work to repay in the future.
The school rules are copied from those of other magic schools, with slightly modified details based on the situation in the North. Now, except for prohibiting students from climbing snow-capped mountains and exploring lakes at the foot of mountains without permission, there is actually nothing special about it. .
Now, standing on the stage is another middle-aged mage. His name is Dill. He is the rune department tutor of Wintercastle College. He has the strength of the golden middle level. In Joshua's view, this middle-aged mage The man's strength is good, at least the magic power in his body is very solid, and the equipment all over his body is covered with runes. In terms of defense, he is indeed good.
There are so many mage factions that one cannot count them all, including elements, necromancy, alchemy, magic, transformation, runes, prophecy, summoning, and more special scholars. These are all categories of mage, including bloodline specialties. Transformation and other special advancements, then there are several types such as Warlock, Psychic, Magic Circle and Chosen One.
This middle-aged mage has thick brown hair and a bright red rune on his forehead, exuding obvious magic fluctuations. His speech gradually came to an end: "... So, as we all know, knowledge is the power of power. "Yuan, mages are not a profession born for fighting. We are the inheritance and collection of knowledge, and people who pursue wisdom. Strong power is only a by-product of truth. Please do not forget this."
With the applause of everyone in the audience, Joshua saw that the time was almost up, so he walked towards Nostradamus who was standing aside and signaled him to prepare to start the talent test, so as not to waste time and consume everyone's enthusiasm.
The old mage also nodded in agreement.
At the same time that the Winter Castle Academy was in full swing, in the distant imperial capital, there was a room in the Royal Academy.
There are many young mages gathered here. They are all surrounding an old man with a serious face and long snow-white hair, watching the magical image being played in front of them.
And this video is exactly the scene where Nostradamus in the Northland announced the establishment of the college, and Joshua agreed, confirming that he was the glorious principal.
"Teacher, are you sure we don't need to cause any damage?"
A student looked a little out of breath. He asked the old man, with a hint of injustice in his tone: "Master, he took so many resources, and ended up running out to open his own academy. This clearly means that he did not combine the Royal Academy and the Master. The association sees it!"
The other students also nodded in agreement. As a mage of the ultimate mind, Nostradamus naturally enjoys the most resources and the highest priority. Magicians who are not from his faction are naturally envious. Now Seeing that his old enemy could actually open a magic academy on his own, he felt sour in his heart.
"idiot."
The white-haired old man snorted coldly and did not look at the student who gave the suggestion a good look at all. He said seriously: "Who are you going to trouble?"
"That..." the student hesitated.
"Don't be stupid, that's Nostradamus and Joshua Van Radcliffe!"
Slapping the table hard, the old man shook his head vigorously, as if he felt sorry for his student's stupidity: "A supreme mage who once defeated three shaman legions head-on, a dragon slayer who has been in the limelight recently - you Who are you looking for to cause trouble? Who have you beaten? I dare not say that you are looking for trouble!"
No one answers this question, because no one can beat it!
The young mages present were not fools. They naturally knew that even if everyone was included together, they might not be a match for one of these two people.
Although followers of wisdom do not insist on strong power, it is obvious that sometimes strong power can indeed solve most problems, which is more convenient and faster than wisdom.
After thinking for a while, the old man frowned and said to a student who had been sitting aside silently: "Gana, you are from the North and Joshua's classmate at the Military Academy. What does this person think?”
Garner, who was called, was stunned for a moment, and then he began to think hard. He shook his head and said: "To be honest, teacher, I am also confused. Although Joshua had excellent grades before, he was not this strong. "
He looked really confused, and his brows were raised: "When I saw him at the Military Academy, his temper was not as violent as it is now. He was a very gentle guy who was very good at taking care of his juniors. , he always smiles with everyone he meets, and he can cook... But now, when I look at his face through the magic image, I feel an instinctive sense of fear... The difference is so big, I always feel like he is a completely different person. "
"Then what weaknesses does he usually have? For example, fear, or being naturally not good at dealing with something?"
When Garner heard this question, he fell into deep thought for a long time. In the end, he could only shake his head heavily.
You ask me, what can I do? I'm desperate too.
Your character cards are all warriors, thieves and rangers, not a single mage. I can’t even add a character to be a teacher.
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