Because he got the best result of "Excellent+" in the annual assessment, Hockenheim College really offered quite generous reward conditions for Moriarty to choose from.
Option 1: Tuition fee reduction for one year of basic courses;
Option 2: Open a higher level of library reading permissions (equivalent to the permissions of a first-level mage);
Choice 3: A "meditation ring", a primary magic equipment, which can help improve the quality of the mage's meditation;
Moriarty can choose any two of the above three options.
It must be said that such a commendation is extremely generous for a mage apprentice. Of course, the reason for receiving such a reward is because Moriarty is the only mage apprentice to obtain "Excellent +" in the annual assessment in the past ten years.
, Mr. Schmidt’s invisible operation behind the scenes is also one of the indispensable key factors.
After discussing with Heyna, Moriarty directly chose the two reward options of increasing the first-level library reading rights and the meditation ring. Because of the 50,000 gold coin interest-free loan provided by Schmidt and the failure of alchemy
With the support and endorsement of Moriarty, Moriarty's current financial pressure has been greatly reduced. Therefore, how to maximize his strength within one year is what Moriarty is most concerned about right now.
"Apprentice Moriarty, this is the meditation ring, please keep it." In the affairs department of the university building, Moriarty got the ring, and it was Master Suk who presided over the distribution of the prizes.
The meditation ring is made entirely of dense dense silver twisted wires. It is very light. There is a small blue crystal ball inlaid on the surface of the ring. The crystal ball is extremely bright. If you look carefully with a magnifying glass, you can see it.
The inside of the crystal ball is actually engraved with a mysterious silver symbol that is constantly flickering.
After getting the meditation ring, Moriarty put it on immediately and immediately felt a cool feeling flowing through his body, as if an extraordinarily refreshing and refreshing breeze was surrounding him.
"This is magic equipment." Moriarty closed his eyes slightly and savored the wonderful feeling that the meditation ring brought to him. After about three minutes, he slowly recovered.
"Does it feel good?" At this time, Master Su Ke, who had been waiting patiently aside, asked with a smile.
"Yes, Master Suk. Thank you." Moriarty also smiled and said to the other party: "This time I can get a reward from the academy, and I would like to thank you for your help."
"That's what you deserve. I just presided over the test impartially." To be honest, Suk was also a little jealous of the meditation ring worn on Moriarty's middle finger. Although he was already a second-level mage.
, but I have never owned a piece of magic props such as jewelry. You must know that compared with ordinary magic equipment, magic props such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets are usually very rare. Although the meditation ring may be as valuable as
The tuition fee for a one-year course for a mage apprentice is not very different, but it is expensive and not easily available in the market.
However, because I know the relationship between Moriarty and Mr. Schmidt, no matter how much I envy Suk, I will not use my brain. And if possible, Master Suk even plans to try to have a good relationship with Moriarty from now on. Maybe
In the near future, if Moriarty can truly embark on the path of alchemy, Suk will in turn ask for help from him.
"In addition, this is your apprentice badge. The information in the memory has been updated. With this, you have the same reading rights as a first-level mage. So, please cherish it." Then, Master Su Fa took out another one.
Badge, handed back to Moriarty.
"Thank you." Moriarty took his apprentice badge and pinned it directly on his chest.
Different from the previous pure white badge, Moriarty's apprentice badge now has a light layer of bright silver, as if it is covered with dense silver stars. Its appearance is quite close to that of a formal mage's academy.
Badge.
After receiving all his rewards, Moriarty said goodbye to Master Suk and left the Affairs Department.
After walking out of the large teaching building, Moriarty did not return to the Mage Tower, but went directly to the Hockenheim Library. There, Heyna was already waiting in the reading room.
"Is everything going well?" Seeing Moriarty open the door and enter, Heyana immediately asked with a smile.
"It went very well." Moriarty also smiled and sat down. At the same time, he took off the meditation ring on his middle finger and put it in the palm of his hand. He handed it to Heyna: "This ring is very good. You can try it."
"Okay." Haiyana picked it up with a smile, put it on her thumb, and closed her eyes: "Well, it's really great. This meditation ring can really assist meditation." Soon, Haiyana
Na then opened her eyes again and said excitedly.
"Haha, of course it is useful, otherwise the college will be embarrassed." Moriarty smiled slightly, and at the same time stopped Heyna from taking off the ring: "From now on, the two of us will take turns wearing the meditation ring. Just arrange it.
If you set your own meditation time well, there will be no problem."
"That's it...okay! Thank you, Morty." After thinking about it for a while, Heyana also thought that this was a good way to make full use of the magic ring, so she smiled sweetly at Moriarty.
"Well, there's this apprentice badge." At this time, Moriarty pointed to his chest again: "If you use this to register outside, you can borrow books with the authority of a first-level mage."
"Well, the badge has become more beautiful." After all, it was a girl. The first thing she paid attention to was the appearance, but then she immediately said: "I heard my father say that it is not easy to get such an apprentice badge."
"Oh? What's the background?" Moriarty asked.
"It is said that such a badge has another name, it is called the 'Chief Apprentice Badge'." Haiyana thought for a while and recalled.
"Chief Apprentice Badge..." Moriarty couldn't help but look at the chest of his robe again.
"Yes, Chief Apprentice." Heyana nodded affirmatively and said: "Generally speaking, there is no hierarchy among mage apprentices studying in Hockenheim. However, if you become a certain apprentice
If you can show some special potential or attract special attention from the academy in some aspect, you may be awarded the special honor of Chief Apprentice."
"So, what's the use of such a special honor?" At this time, Moriarty suddenly recalled the word "treasure" mentioned by Master Suk when he handed the badge back to him. It seemed that it did mean something.
of.
"It's useful...it sounds like it's quite useful." Heyana thought for a moment and said.
"what is it then?"
"For the chief apprentice, even the official mage in the academy cannot treat him casually." Haiyanna explained.
"That's it." Moriarty nodded suddenly.
It seems that the Chief Apprentice Badge is equivalent to a talisman issued by Hockenheim College to the best mage apprentices to protect them from injustice and interference from the outside world. Because if it is not maintained in this way, those outstanding mage apprentices will be very vulnerable.
It is easy to be suppressed and plotted by some formal mages with dark psychology. After all, mages are also human beings, and they will also have ordinary human emotions such as "envy, jealousy, and hatred." In the world of magic, the power of formal mages over mage apprentices is
It's very powerful. It doesn't require any explicit action at all. Maybe it's just an "accidental" experimental accident or a "routine" field trial, and it can easily kill a future star with great potential.
.And once there is the protection of the Chief Apprentice Badge, if any official mage wants to do anything more, he must think twice. Otherwise, if he is not careful, he will be severely punished by Hockenheim.
Of course, because of Uncle Schmidt's background, Moriarty does not need to have too many scruples in this regard. Because any sane mage will not completely offend a middle-aged man because of his own little emotions.
You are a dual profession of mage and alchemist.
"In any case, having a Chief Apprentice Badge will not bring you any harm." Heyana concluded.
"Indeed." Although it has little effect on him, Moriarty will not particularly dislike the honor of chief apprentice. Although this means that he may begin to enter the vision of some middle and high-level students in the academy, as long as he acts cautiously and low-key,
Moriarty believes that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
"Okay, Morty, whether it is rewards or honors, let them pass for the time being. In the next year, you will not only have to challenge the test to become a formal mage, but you will also have to complete the contract with your father and become an alchemist. If you just
If you are relaxed, it will be difficult to succeed." At this time, Heyana slowly put away her smile and said to Moriarty with a serious expression.
"Yes." Moriarty nodded.
This is the agreement between Moriarty and Heyena, and Heyna has the right to supervise Moriarty at any time in the next year.
"Then, let's get started now. Morty, here's this for you." As she said that, Heyana picked up a book with a light blue cover from the desk in front of her and handed it to Moriarty.
"This is..." Moriarty took it with both hands, and suddenly his heart moved.
"This is my spell book, which records the first-level spell 'Fire Magic Defense' that I have mastered. Although Dad has promised to sell you the spell learning scroll at half price, it still costs money after all. So,
It might be better if you learn directly from my spell book." Haiyana said easily.
"As expected..." Moriarty looked at the spell book in his hand, then looked at Heyana, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.
