After looking at all the items, Anvis focused on one of them.
It was a transparent crystal ball, the size of a human head, filled with swirling strange pink smoke.
The smoke seemed to be the external manifestation of some special power. Anvis had not been exposed to that power and did not understand its characteristics.
But that's not important. What he is interested in is actually the material of the crystal ball itself.
According to Avis' identification, it seems to be carved from a single piece of Hiss crystal!
This kind of crystal has a very good compatibility with the school of prophecy. The effect of prophecy cast on a crystal ball carved from Hiss crystal is much clearer than that of an ordinary crystal ball.
But as a rare mid- to low-level gemstone with a wide range of uses, Hiss crystal is not cheap.
Moreover, the cross-sectional area of most raw ore crystal pillars is only the size of a palm, and it is extremely rare for raw ore to carve a crystal ball as big as a human head.
After returning home, as long as you find a way to strip away the special power, the remaining pure large pieces of Hiss crystal will be excellent prophecy alchemy materials——
"Dear mentor Nancy, I choose that crystal ball."
Having made a choice in his heart, Avis turned in Nancy's direction, pointed at the crystal ball surrounded by many items, and opened his mouth gracefully.
The silver-haired girl mentor glanced at it, nodded slightly, and waved her delicate hand. The crystal ball was separated from many strange objects and suspended in front of Anvis.
Anvis smiled gracefully, put the crystal ball into the ring, and then stepped back slightly to give up the court.
"Lona, the second one is you."
"Yes!"
The petite girl with light green shoulder-length hair answered nervously, then took a few steps forward to pick out the items she was interested in.
………
After all four people had made their selections, Nancy put away the remaining items and opened the dark, thick book in her hand that looked a bit huge compared to her petite figure.
"Now, I will repeat the school rules of the Pamir Ruins and Mystery Academy."
"The first and only rule: Malicious harm to other students is prohibited in the college. Anyone who violates this rule will be directly expelled from the college!"
"Please don't take any chances. Once relevant incidents occur, the eighth-level branch dean and the ninth-level vice-principal will personally pay attention, and will use means including prophecy and magical objects to find out the truth.
."
Anvis was always paying attention to the other three people with his peripheral vision. When Nancy finished speaking, the girl named Lorna was obviously relieved. The expressions of the other two were also relaxed, but not as obvious as hers.
"Then, there are the graduation rules. Students who have been enrolled for five years can apply for graduation. They must pass the Mystic School graduation assessment and have enough credits to exchange for a graduation certificate."
Narrating without any emotion, Nancy turned the book to a new page again,
"Finally, regarding the freshman admission agreement. You have two options:
First, you have to pay your own tuition, which is 60,000 imperial gold coins per year. Pamir Academy does not restrict students’ whereabouts after graduation.
Second, tuition is free. During the school period, you can receive 100 credits and 1,000 gold coins per month. However, you need to sign a contract with the college. After graduation, you will serve Pamir College for a hundred years."
Nancy raised her head, looking at everyone with her deep black eyes behind the lenses that reflected the light.
"Now, tell me your choice."
Wherever there are people, there will be struggles, and where there are struggles, there will be factions, and the empire is no exception.
Today, the college system has developed for more than two thousand years. The major colleges have gradually developed into a force that cannot be underestimated, becoming the third largest power group after the imperial family and local nobles.
Due to the different backgrounds of the students, Pamir College has specially prepared two admission agreements in order to maximize the recruitment of talents.
You know, 60,000 imperial gold coins is not a small amount of money. To buy a two-story mansion with a courtyard in the imperial capital only costs a few thousand gold coins.
Ordinary civilians with a family of three, even if they don't eat or drink, can only save about ten gold coins a year.
It is impossible for students from common people or ordinary small aristocratic families to afford such a huge annual expense.
And this is just the basic cost of admission.
If you want to learn additional advanced knowledge, special secrets, obtain advanced magic materials for various auxiliary experiments, treasures, potions, etc. that can break through the realm, you need to pay additional fees.
If cash-strapped students do not want to give up this opportunity to completely escape their original fate, they must sign a second agreement with the college.
In the end, Lorna chose the second option, and the other three chose the first option.
"good."
After learning everyone's choice, Nancy nodded lightly, brushed the pages of the book in her hand with her slender fingers, and displayed one of the pages in front of the green-haired girl.
"Lona, use your spiritual power to connect to this page, and then when the content of the contract appears in the spiritual sea, confirm the signing with your mind."
"Yes, Tutor Nancy!"
Lorna quickly stepped forward and signed the contract as promised.
The contract was completed, and behind Lorna's name on the page, a tiny star mark appeared there.
Nancy closed the book in her hand and put it away.
"The classes for freshmen will start at eight o'clock tomorrow morning. The teaching location will be on the second floor of the tower, with a total of four magic hours. The rest of the time can be divided by your own. You can study and practice on your own, or you can attend classes in other colleges.
However, for courses outside the department, except for basic courses, you need to pay credits to audit them.”
"Now, I declare that the welcome ceremony for the new students of the Academy of Ruins and Mysteries is over."
After saying that, Nancy didn't wait for anyone's reaction and disappeared as instantly as she appeared.
Except for Anvis, the other three freshmen were stunned. They were a little confused about this situation and didn't know what to do next.
Many old students are accustomed to this, and several old students with more withdrawn personalities have also teleported away with the help of the magic circle in the tower.
"Don't be stunned, guys. This is the style of instructor Nancy."
Finally, a smiling red-haired boy came forward and rescued several people.
"My name is Gallup, and I am the temporary captain of the first to third-level freshmen at the Ruins and Mystery Academy.
If you don’t mind, how about having lunch together? Let’s get to know each other and share some information about the ruins and the mysterious academy.”
After enthusiastically extending an invitation to the four of them, Gallup patted his chest and looked heroic.
"You are all freshmen, this meal is my treat! As long as you remember to come back when you become stronger in the future——"
Hearing this, several of the other senior students in the field immediately rolled their eyes.
"How many times has this happened to you again?"
"Ai, guys, don't pay attention to him! The cost of this dinner was completely reimbursed by the college and has nothing to do with him."
A blue-haired girl spoke softly, but the content went straight to the point without mercy.