Chapter 81 The Provost's Visit, Free, Your Opinion
"Did you hear that a mage apprentice was successfully promoted to a first-level alchemist?!"
"It's the Moriarty who got 'Excellent+' in the annual assessment last year and became the chief apprentice."
"How is it possible? An apprentice becomes an alchemist? Is there any problem with this?"
"Question? You know, Mr. Schmidt is in charge of the assessment. I heard that in order to prevent cheating from happening, you even summoned the 'Eye of Elements' on the spot."
"I see. So, is there any reaction from the academy?"
"Hockenheim officials have approved the promotion results of this alchemist examination. I even heard that the dean may personally summon the newly promoted Master Moriarty..."
In less than twenty-four hours, the news that Moriarty passed the alchemist examination as a mage apprentice spread like wildfire throughout the entire Hockenheim Academy. This included other mage apprentices and most of the lower-level students.
Everyone among the mages was discussing this matter. Among them, some were envious, some were doubtful, and most of them were half-convinced.
As witnesses of this magical advancement assessment, Shute, Nicole and Master Ek have been receiving invitations to various gatherings these days, all for the purpose of finding out the truth and details of this incident. However,
, because they had received a hush-hush order from Schmidt in advance, the three mages did not dare to disclose anything to the outside world at will, and could only hide in the wizard tower and retreat.
Compared to the fuss of mage apprentices and low-level mages, Hockenheim's senior management is much more concise and clear. Not long after receiving the assessment report and the brute force potion sent by Schmidt, Hockenheim's dean
Master Depra quietly visited Schmidt's mage tower. In the tower, the two talked secretly for about half an hour, and then Master Depra left. However, the process and results of this meeting were unknown to outsiders.
There is no way to know, and even due to some powerful magic shield, even the incident of Master Depra going to Master Schmidt's Tower is extremely secretive, so much so that even Heyna is completely unaware of it.
The day after the Provost's visit, Schmidt had a face-to-face conversation with Moriarty.
"Sit down, Moriarty. Heyna, pour us some tea." Although the conversation was still held on the main floor of the tower, this time Moriarty was treated to a seat for the first time. It can be seen that
, when Moriarty became an official alchemist, Schmidt also quickly made some quiet changes in the way he treated him.
"Thank you, uncle." Today's exchange should be more of a private gathering, otherwise Heyana would not be able to participate directly. After bowing respectfully, Moriarty sat down opposite the mid-level mage, but
It's just a half-sitting position with the back straight.
"Yes." Seemingly satisfied with Moriarty's still cautious and polite behavior, Schmidt nodded slightly and smiled.
"Dad, please use the tea; Moriarty, this is yours." Soon, Heyana held the tea tray and delivered two cups of hot black tea to the two of them. Then, the girl was beside Moriarty.
Sit down and stop talking.
After smelling the black tea, Moriarty immediately recognized it as the "Ivy Leaves" he sold to Schmidt. Then, he slowly picked up the tea cup and took a sip. His mouth was immediately filled with fragrance, and his spirit was also lifted.
Relax.
"Yesterday, Mr. Depra, the provost of the college, came here once." Putting down the black tea first, the mid-level mage got straight to the point.
"Oh? Is it about me?" Moriartillo glanced at the other party in surprise.
Although he also understood that the entire Hockenheim was currently talking about his promotion to an alchemist, but now even a high-level mage was involved, it was completely unexpected. Because as a general rule, just
The advancement of a first-level alchemist should not attract the attention and attention of master-level figures.
"Yes." Schmidt nodded.
"The college has objections to the results of this promotion assessment?" Moriarty thought for a while and asked.
"No, Hockenheim officials have admitted that the results of this assessment are true and valid. Probably within this week, the academy will officially issue you the alchemist qualification certificate. This has also been confirmed by Mr. Depra himself.
"
"Then, Master Depra is here for..."
"In addition to congratulating you on your successful promotion, Mr. Depra mainly wants to know whether you are willing to become a registered alchemist of Hockenheim?" At this time, Schmidt finally revealed the answer.
"I see." Moriarty nodded lightly.
According to the basic game rules of the wizarding world, "promoting to an alchemist at Hockenheim" and "becoming a registered alchemist at Hockenheim" are two completely unrelated things. The former only means that someone has passed the Hockenheim assessment and obtained the alchemist qualification.
The identity of a warlock; the latter means that someone has officially joined Hockenheim's mage sequence and begins to enjoy specific rights and assume corresponding obligations.
The reason why the Provost Depra was alarmed was that, in addition to Moriarty's identity as a newly minted alchemist and his unlimited potential, a more important reason was that Moriarty was still just a mage apprentice.
Because generally speaking, only formal mages have enough strength and resources to challenge the crown of alchemist. And most mages, for their own survival and development, will choose an organization or force to join very early.
.So, it seems that a truly free alchemist has never been born in Bracada for thousands of years. But this time, Moriarty completely broke this convention. In fact, since Moriarty officially passed the alchemist promotion
From the moment of the assessment, he naturally shed his identity as a mage apprentice in the academy, and at the same time broke away from the affiliation with Hockenheim. And if Moriarty suddenly fell into the arms of other city-states at this time, Azurite City could only stand on its side.
While watching helplessly, there is no way to take any decent measures to counter-treat. Because the freedom of a mage is sacred and inviolable, no one can force it unless the person is willing. This axiom is respected and respected by all mage professionals.
Strictly guard.
It is precisely for the above reasons that Master Depra, the dean of the college, visited Schmidt so eagerly and hoped to prompt Moriarty to become a registered mage at Hockenheim before other external forces obtained the exact information.
"So, are you willing to truly become a member of Hockenheim?" As the uncle of the person involved, Schmidt is naturally the best "lobbyist," and both public and private mid-level mages hope that Moriarty can stay.
.
"This..." However, it seemed to be somewhat beyond Schmidt's expectations. Moriarty did not agree immediately, but seemed hesitant.
"Do you have any other ideas?" At this time, the mid-level mage stood up from his seat and shouted to Moriarty. Obviously, Schmidt did not have much on this extremely sensitive issue.
Patience in bargaining.
At this time, Heyana on the other side was also looking at her lover extremely nervously, fearing that the two of them would fall out completely if they disagreed.
"Yes, uncle. Before making this important decision, I need to obtain the consent of another person first." However, in the face of Schmidt's gradually gloomy face, Moriarty remained calm.
"The other person? Who is it? Is it your aristocratic father? I heard that he has married a new wife. Do you still imagine that you can go back and inherit those poor properties?" Sure enough, Schmidt also has his own
The news channel also knew the marriage situation between the Ensberg family and the Farasha family clearly. However, in the past, the mid-level mage had always refrained from mentioning it, but at this moment he finally couldn't help but vent it out.
"Not my father." Looking into Schmidt's eyes, Moriarty slowly stood up with a serious expression: "Although I have feelings for Ivy, land or money are not my main goals, at least.
It is not the ultimate goal. Therefore, I have no intention of inheriting the title of the Ensberg family."
"So who do you want to discuss with? Have people from other 'aspects' contacted you? What conditions have they offered?" It seemed that he also realized that his words were a bit excessive, and the mid-level mage lowered his voice slightly.
He lost his voice, but still asked seriously.
"Not a 'side' person." Moriarty shook his head again.
But this time, before Schmidt could ask any more questions, Moriarty suddenly half-turned around, slowly knelt down on one knee, looked into Heyna's eyes, and said softly: "Now that Hockenheim has extended an invitation to me, what do you think?
Should I accept it?"
"Ah! This..." She didn't expect that the person Moriarty wanted to ask for permission was actually herself. Heyanna was stunned for a moment, and then a pair of tears fell from her eyes without knowing it.
"I want to hear your opinion, because this is very important to me." Moriarty continued, reaching out his hand and gently wiping away the girl's tears.
"Well... I think... you... should accept... come down." While sobbing slightly, Hai Na stared at her lover's face for a long time, and then said.
"Okay, I understand." After gently stroking the girl's black hair, Moriarty stood up again, faced Schmidt, and said: "Uncle, I am honored to accept Hockenheim's invitation.
Become a registered mage of the academy."
"Moriarty, you are very good!" Looking at Moriarty and his daughter with tears and happy smile on her face, Schmidt was silent for a long time before finally speaking.
