"It seems that I have found the right person. Professor Manning is very reliable."
When Shade saw Professor Heinke's expression, he knew that his wait had finally paid off.
"No, sorry, I don't recognize that symbol."
Professor Heinke said that apart from the unusual expression on his face when he was caught off guard by the symbols, there was no sign that he was lying.
"I see... What a pity."
Xia De nodded and took back the notebook, then put his hand in his pocket and took out an envelope:
"One hundred pounds."
Almost a quarter of his savings.
"What's the meaning?"
The professor asked in surprise. Xia De stopped beating around the bush and said directly:
"Professor, I'm looking for the Priory."
"Oh, no, no, I don't know anything about the Priory. Young man, you have come to the wrong person."
As he was about to get up and leave, Xia De did not stop him, but whispered:
"Ancient winds can blow from the ancient times to the present. Organizations hidden in the lost history will not reveal their identities at will. But professor, I heard that as long as it does not conflict with the purpose of the monastery, they are very willing to trade with strangers, spread their knowledge and get rewards. Could it be that after so many years, the rules of the monastery have changed?"
Professor Heinke ignored him and walked straight to the door of the study.
Xia De sat at the desk with his back to him:
"Professor, I am not the only one looking for the Priory, the Priory also needs the information I have. I wonder if you can get in touch with those ring sorcerers..."
If he came into contact with this organization, his identity would definitely be exposed, and Shade was prepared. But he was not worried, because on the one hand, the other party would definitely be more afraid of being exposed. If Shade wanted to run, he could just hold the cat and jump on the train, but the Guiding Light Club, which the Hermitage had supported for many years, could not run away; on the other hand, according to Miss Feliana's statement and Shade's initial understanding, this ancient organization should be trustworthy.
Although there are still risks, there are risks in everything you do, and Xia De can bear it.
Professor Heinke stood in front of the door holding the door handle, neither pushing the door open nor turning around to talk to Shad.
Xia De was in no hurry to urge him, so silence fell in the study. After three minutes, the old professor, who was probably tired of standing, sighed and said:
"Okay, Mr. Hamilton, I can help you contact the members of the Priory, but we have to decide the location."
"They have people in Tobesk? That's great. You can choose the location, but it can't be too remote, and the time can't be too late. I also have to consider my own safety."
"I think that's all right. I'll give you the news tonight and I'll send a letter to your address."
The professor said, and Shade agreed immediately. After all, he didn't have time this afternoon.
Today is Saturday, the weekly group meeting time. Last Saturday, the five members of the group took the summer exam. After the exam, the five of them wanted to relax after the exam, so they didn’t talk about anything, but in fact, everyone didn’t have much to share.
After all, the public security has been so good in recent weeks.
The most important thing on this Saturday was of course Shade's promotion to the second grade. According to the plan, he came to Dr. Schneider's clinic earlier than before and submitted the mercury vial to the college through the manuscript paper.
During the time when Luvia, Father Augustus and Dorothy arrived one after another, the academy responded to Shad, recognizing the value of the relic and granting him five credits, allowing him to successfully obtain 15 credits within a week.
Although he had known this would be the result, Xia De couldn't help but feel happy when he heard the news.
Then, just like when he enrolled, the college gave him a notice of charges for textbooks and tuition fees. The total fee for the second year was 325 pounds, which was of course a discounted price. Otherwise, the textbook fee alone would have cost more than this.
The money was paid from the special contribution award that the group received. Shade received 25% of the 1,000 pounds of the bonus. Since the doctor had already made the first payment, he still had about 200 pounds left in the bonus. Now that he had paid with the special contribution award, it meant that he still owed the rest of the group a total of about 125 pounds.
When Shad first enrolled, he had to pay 50 pounds in tuition, which was lent to him by the group. Later, after finding the forged Philosopher's Stone, the doctor forgave him the arrears. A month and a half had passed, and the tuition was even higher, but Shad was no longer in the same predicament as when he first came here, and he could afford the money.
But this way, his savings dropped sharply again, and he only had more than 200 pounds to spend. Considering the transaction with the Guiding Light Hermitage, Shade once again felt that he was still short of money.
Similar to the first-year courses, the second-year courses are also basic courses for ring sorcerers, combined with the core courses of the History School. There are still many courses, but judging from the names, most of them are extensions of the courses that need to be learned in the first year.
Intermediate Alchemy and Potions
《Atlas of Continental Geography: Herbs and Minerals》
Identification of Common Toxic Substances
Introduction to Astrology
Introduction to Heraldry
《Mysticism and Ritual Studies: Beginner Class》
"Introduction to the Ancient Mystic School" (Choose one from the following nine: Summoning, Elements, Undead, Prophecy, Protection/Healing, Curse, Illusion, Enhancement, General. You must complete at least six of these before graduation.)
《Theoretical Foundations of Spiritual Runes (Part 2)》
《Advanced Course for Ringwitch - Thaumaturgy》
"Cyclops Advanced Course - Spells"
Mastery of Ancient Languages (Fifth Era 0-2000)
《Mastering Ancient Languages (Fifth Era 2000-4000)》
Ancient Languages (Fifth Era 4000-5793) Mastery
Ancient Literature (Choose one of the three: Serious Literature, Popular Literature (already selected in the first grade), and Others. Complete the course before the fifth grade.)
"The Great Ones Gone: The Old Gods" (Note: Correspondence ring sorcerers must select companions of the middle ring (inclusive) or above level for guidance and supervision to ensure that their mental state is normal.)
History (II)
Investigator's File (Academic Core Course)
Introduction to Antique Appraisal (core academic course)
"Mysteries of Time: An Investigator's Guide" (Academic Core Course)
"Relics and Whispers" (Academic Core Course)
《Basic Theology (Part 2)》
There were 21 courses in total, among which the course "Introduction to Ancient Mystic Schools" introduced the manifestations of mysticism from the era before the Witch Era to the Sixth Era where the Ringwitches lived. As for the ancient language proficiency course, Dorothy did not start studying until her fourth year. Since Shade was in the history department, the training program required that students in the second year should reach the proficiency level.
The focus of different colleges will be very different after the first year. For example, alchemy and potions, two important subjects, are not closely related to the training direction of the history college, so although alchemy and potions must continue to be studied, the two courses have been merged and the difficulty is much lower than that of the mechanical and chemical colleges.
These courses are only compulsory courses. When he reaches the second year, more elective courses that require money will be open to Shade. The parchment recording the elective courses is kept by Shade himself, and he can apply to the college at any time through the doctor's channel.
However, Professor Garcia's "Folding Space", which he was going to take next week, did not exist in the list. This course was not open to low-level sorcerers, and Shad was able to take the course with special permission from Professor Garcia.
The academy probably guessed that Xia De would obtain credits by purchasing relics and turning them in, and would definitely be able to achieve the goal by the weekend, so the books were already prepared.
The first-grade textbooks are also part of the second-grade teaching materials, so even though Xia De has more second-grade courses, the number of textbooks sent this time is actually less than last time, with only more than 40 books.
The five of them worked together to arrange the books so that Shad could take them away when he left in the evening.
In addition to Shad, Priest Augustus and Dorothy also applied for new elective courses from the college as supplementary learning content for the second half of the year. The priest chose "Extraction and Processing of Hallucinogenic Toxins" and Dorothy chose "Mysteries of the Soul: Elemental Impact".
The purple-eyed fortune teller had nothing for the college to deal with this week, but Dr. Schneider was notified that the college's official students' "summer off-campus practice" mentioned to the doctor by the Student Administration Office last week would be postponed to the second half of August.
Although it has been two weeks since the God's Descent in Tobesk, after discussion, the college still feels uneasy about the city. Considering the overall safety issues, not only St. Byrons, but also Zarathus College of Arts and Sciences and Sexess Higher Medical School have postponed the off-campus practice content that was originally scheduled for early August to the end of this month.
This annual practice will only continue if nothing happens in Tobisk and the surrounding area.