The white envelope is delicate and smooth, as if there are petals in the texture, which is completely different from the standard of the postal department, more like a work of art, but Ali did not pay attention to these details, and his eyes were completely fixed on the lines of beautiful handwriting on the envelope They are so familiar and beautiful, which makes Ali's heart warm up immediately, and he can't feel the cold of early spring.
He didn't care about returning to the classroom before opening it. Ali took out a thick stack of letter paper while walking in the cold wind, and unfolded it carefully.
"... I haven't heard from you in the past few months, which made me very worried. I thought that something happened to you, or something hurt you in the previous correspondence, but I couldn't find a way to contact you. Fortunately, The truth of the matter is not what I imagined... "
"... Our school has a two-month New Year's holiday. By the time I saw your letters, they had accumulated several letters. I am sorry to keep you waiting... I am very glad that you can come to Rentat, regardless of the future Whether you succeed or not, I believe this will be the most precious wealth in your life, just like the famous playwright Mr. Falham wrote in "The Land of a Thousand Lakes": "Young people allow failure, so take advantage of it." In this golden age, read more books, experience more things, and see more beautiful and cruel worlds.'”
"...In this era of ever-increasing changes, opportunities are everywhere. As long as you dare to think and do, you will always grasp one. slide over..."
"... You must have lived in Rentat for several months. I don't know what is wrong with you? What impression do you have of the new things and changes described in my letter? When I re-read the letter myself, I always There will be a feeling of heat on the face, because it was full of longing and passion at the time, and I couldn't help but paint them with the most gorgeous and romantic brushstrokes. After I was able to restrain this emotion a little bit now, I realized that the embellishments were indeed too beautiful and too beautiful. It's exaggerated, and it's quite different from the actual situation, Ali, what do you think? What do they look like in your heart?"
"...I've always thought that maybe Liberal School is not as good as Bluefly School in terms of finding alchemy jobs and the first few years of income, but if you want to achieve more and open up a better future, Then only general education schools can provide you with the knowledge you need. In the first three years, don’t be impatient. Everything you learn is to help you recognize yourself, figure out what you are good at and like, so that you can learn more about yourself in the next two years. Years frantically absorbing the necessary 'nutrients'... ”
"... While studying, don't forget to 'integrate' into Rentat. Only by integrating into it can you truly appreciate every detail of the changes of the times. The thrilling details will allow you to find opportunities, so, I suggest you go out a lot or take a part-time job on weekends off…”
"... There is a black tea house on Rose Avenue, the environment is comfortable, the taste is pure, a magic gramophone is used instead of a small band, and only two musicians are kept... The clown theater in the administrative area often has comedies that make people laugh... Although Bailu District is In the slums, you can meet experienced adventurers. Their words may be exaggerated, but their knowledge is impressive... Whenever night comes, you can see the starry sky descending in administrative districts, aristocratic districts, Queen's Avenue and other places Ground-like views...”
Jane introduced Rentat in her mind with a plain style of writing, and tried to avoid high-end and luxurious places, so that Ali had a vivid feeling.
There was nothing ambiguous about this letter, it was just chatting with friends, it was not rude but it paid attention to every detail, it was warm and thoughtful, just like every letter in the past, but even so, Ali was full of enthusiasm and read several times over and over again. I didn't put away the letter paper until I almost walked into the classroom.
"... I was second in the whole year in the 'opening exam' after the new year's break, and will be invited to visit the Allinge Magician, to visit the Atomic Institute... I have been to Allinge, but never been allowed to visit the magic Tower, I finally have a chance this time, I hope the Atomic Research Institute is even more dreamy than I imagined... "
Ali recalled the content of the penultimate paragraph of Jane's writing. Although she tried her best to write in a calm and unassuming style, her heartfelt joy was revealed between the lines.
Thinking of this, Ali's heart thumped. The results of the monthly exam will be announced soon. Does he have any hope of going to Allinge
Sitting anxiously on the chair, Ali couldn't calm down until Mr. Brian, who taught the "Basic Arcane Theory" class, walked in.
"Now that the monthly exam rankings are announced, the top 20 will be the lucky ones who will be invited to visit Sky City." Bryan said with a smile, and the atmosphere in the classroom was so quiet that it froze.
"Dawn..." Brian began to announce the list, and every time a name was pronounced, some people cheered uncontrollably.
The familiar names were read out one by one, and joyful voices sounded. Ali became more and more nervous, why didn't he have himself? Didn't he really enter the top twenty
"Ricardo." Brian read out the twentieth name.
Without me, really without me, Ali was hit by a huge loss, which made him truly taste the bitterness of failure, a bitterness he had never had before. In the past, in the small town, although he also had the experience of failure, But never before has such great expectations been held.
Ali didn't hear his name until he was in the 30th place. This encounter made him understand the fact that his foundation was still too weak. There is a big gap between scholars and magic apprentices who have been taught for one or two years. Although I work hard, if I want to catch up, I must maintain this attitude for at least one year.
In this case, many people choose to give up on themselves, because the starting point is not the same, how to compete? But Ali thought of Jane's encouragement and the expectations of his parents, so he clenched his fists quietly and vowed to catch up slowly. If others are working hard, he will work five times, ten times harder!
At the end of March, Ali, who was immersed in his studies, still habitually went to the school gate every few days. Finally, he received another letter from Jane.
"... You said last time that you were very interested in the knowledge of alchemy items and learned very quickly. I think this is because we are all simplified alchemy items and' The reason for entering the general education school was attracted by the content of the voice of the mystery, so you can't blindly... "
"... If you are really interested, you can go to the school or the Rentat municipal library to borrow books such as "Magic Structure", "Elements of Alchemy", "One Hundred and Twenty-eight Common Senses to Simplify Magic Items", "History of Alchemy Items" and other books to read , here, "One Hundred Thousand Whys - Alchemy Volume" edited by His Excellency Prince Evans is both informative and interesting... "
"... In the middle of the month, we went to Sky City. Although it may irritate you, I still want to share my experience with you. I hope this can make you feel better..."
"I've been to Castle in the Sky many times, but every time when the railroad tracks gradually rise from the ground, there is always a kind of trembling from the bottom of my heart, which is fear and excitement, fear of things like ants below, fear of fantasy The decline, but the excitement is, if there is no magical steam train and the city of the sky, then I may not be able to experience the feeling of running in mid-air in this life. After all, not everyone can become a formal magician. I have studied for several years The arcane and magic are still in the apprenticeship stage... "
"...the long public transport bus pulled us towards the Magic Tower of Allinger, and there was a breakdown. At this moment, a steel golem appeared from the magic tower next to it. Its eyes were shining red, and the car and people were together Push it all the way to the front of the Magic Tower of Allinger. Sometimes, golems are not only used for killing and fighting... "
"... The architectural style of the Allinge magic tower is completely different from the towers in Rentat City, but it is unexpectedly commensurate with alchemy cars, flying machines, magic steam trains, burst guns, magic air conditioners, magic crystal lamps, etc. It seems that they together constitute A unique flavor and style of the times…”
"... Mr. Felipe was not seen in the genetic laboratory. It is said that he went to the Dark Mountains to collect species. I have no regrets, but my friend may be very sad, because she admires Mr. Felipe and is determined to become A 'doctor' with healing magic and dissecting skills... ”
"... The genetic laboratory is different from what I imagined. There are many ordinary plants and many animals that have no special features. Well, the only thing that makes me feel the horror and the genetic laboratory should feel like this is some mutations. In a laboratory filled with solution, I saw a bloody and terrifying scene. Some common animals mutated into hideous and disgusting monsters. Can you imagine a mouse covered in abscesses? Can you imagine a rabbit with Two heads? Can you imagine a dog without fur?"
"...Fortunately, most of the students who came here were frightened by such a scene, so we went to the Atomic Institute."
"Mr. Lazar and Ms. Heidi received us and took us to visit most of the research institute. This place is just as I imagined, with various complex and mysterious magic circles and alchemy platforms that shone with different luster..."
"... When Ms. Heidi turned on the particle collider, the walls, floors, and ceilings of the entire row of tunnels, the magic circles lit up in a silvery-white color at the same time, and then partly turned into a transparent orange-red color. Under their shock , I feel like I am in a dream. This picture and the overall style of the Atomic Research Institute make me feel the 'future'. I don't know why I feel this way, but I really feel the 'future'. This may be the 'future style' '?"
"... Ali, do you know? In the Institute of Atomic Sciences, there is a teleportation array leading to the universe, and there is a cosmic observatory where you can be in the starry sky!"
Jane seldom used exclamation marks, so Ali felt her restless heart, and her own mood was also ups and downs. It seemed that the scene of the Atomic Research Institute was vivid in his memory, and he wished he could be in it now.
"Cosmic Observatory? In the starry sky?" This is something he couldn't even imagine in his dreams!
"... Ali, Ms. Heidi told me that in the future, the "Voice of Mystery" will introduce more explorations of the universe, and will also use illusions to simulate starry sky scenes for us to experience, and if we can get it in the final exam in June If you are number one in the whole grade, then you will have the hope of actually boarding the Cosmic Observatory!"
"Let's work together, okay?"
"Okay!" Ali clenched his fists, his heart was surging, and he seemed to be in the vast starry sky, feeling the turbulent tide of the times.
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The holy city of Reims.
Pope Benedict III looked out the window, thinking about a piece of information he received: "Lucien Evans has recently borrowed a lot of materials related to the depths of the endless ocean."