As the assessment officially began, the atmosphere in the hall of the Mage Guild suddenly became solemn. The noble families, who were previously chatting away, sharpened their focus and crowded in. Their children were also preparing for the assessment.
The assessment teams were divided into five groups, each conducting assessments simultaneously in sequence drawn by lottery. The officials from the mage academies responsible for recruiting students were seated in the stands. Whenever suitable candidates appeared, they would find their names and record them, then send someone to discuss enrollment with the candidates.
Moransiu drew number 131 from the third group. The assessment for the third group had just progressed to the fifth number, so it would be some time before his turn. The assessment process was simple: next to a giant magic stone stood a mage from the Mage Guild.
Those being assessed would extend their hands onto the magic stone, which would naturally discern the potential level of the assessors and give an evaluation. The magic stone was the most sensitive item to magic on the continent of Saint Spirit and the best item for storing magic. The magic stone was also divided into three levels: low, medium, and high. These three levels of magic stones were primarily used to store magical skills. Corresponding to the level of the stone, it stored corresponding magical skills. Magic stones, like magic crystals, were very expensive magic items.
"Weike'er, perception three stars, spirit three stars," the mage next to the magic stone reported the numbers expressionlessly once again.
Among the assessors, this number was considered good. Barring any surprises, someone like Weike'er should be able to be admitted to an ordinary magic academy.
Just being able to enter a magic academy for training meant that one foot had already stepped into heaven. As long as one could graduate successfully, they would inevitably have a good job.
"Aida..."
After about two hours, it was finally Moransiu's turn, number 131.
Morde clenched his fists tightly, much more nervous than Moransiu. Although he didn't quite understand this assessment, he could tell that after the assessment, stars would be awarded, and the higher the stars, the greater the potential.
"Please place your hand on the magic stone and channel the magic within your body," the mage said calmly to Moransiu, who was dressed plainly.
Moransiu responded with a nod and obediently placed his hand on the magic stone, channeling the magic stored in his body through his hands. Suddenly, the magic stone flashed with a burst of red light.
With so many people assessed before him, usually only a faint glow would appear. But this time, when Moransiu touched the stone, it emitted a dazzling red light. The mage finally widened his eyes, staring fixedly at the level displayed on the magic stone.
"Oh my, perception seven stars, spirit six stars. Genius! Oh my, a genius! So Fei has produced another genius!" The mage's excited words overwhelmed the entire venue.
Among the assessors, the student with the greatest potential so far was one named Kailaqiao, with five stars for perception and six stars for spirit. Even with just that, he was considered a rare talent. But Moransiu surpassed him by two levels, undoubtedly qualifying as a genius.
When Moransiu heard the assessment results, he even felt a bit disconnected, as if this result had little to do with him.
Silence!
There was silence all around!
This set of data had stunned everyone.
In fact, although the highest level of potential was divided into seven levels, even seven stars were considered legendary. Over the past thousands of years, there had only been one or two hundred people who had achieved seven stars in either aspect of magical potential. So, it was not surprising that such a reaction was caused.
Moransiu calmly walked off the field towards his father, Morde.
It wasn't until this moment that the entire Mage Guild hall began to boil, and the assessment had to be interrupted for a while.
Such a genius was destined to be accepted by the Mulan Academy, so although other academies were jealous, they had no choice. The Mulan Academy was one of the four major academies in the kingdom. Entering the Mulan Academy meant at least becoming an intermediate mage upon graduation. No matter where in the kingdom, an intermediate mage would be respected.
The gaze of the surrounding nobles towards Moransiu and his father changed significantly. They began to whisper privately, wondering about the background of this father and son duo. Morde's outfit made of beast skins also became mysterious. And Morde's somewhat embarrassed smile also became intriguing.
"Father, I think I passed the assessment," Moransiu's childish voice caused murmurs among the surrounding crowd.
"Seven stars? Six stars? Passed the assessment? Oh my, this father and son are simply monsters. If they don't pass, then no one on the entire continent will," such thoughts lingered in everyone's mind.
"Yes, I think so too," Morde nodded in agreement.
A few minutes later...
"Hello, I'm a recruitment instructor from the Mulan Academy in So Fei City. Are you Moransiu?" A female mage appeared suddenly in front of Moransiu and his father, wearing a noble smile.
"Mulan... Academy?" Morde stuttered out those four words.
"Yes, I'm L
ila. Nice to meet you," Lila shook hands with Morde and then with Moransiu.
Morde was dumbfounded. He had never imagined shaking hands with a mage in his entire life, let alone a female mage. A noble mage shaking hands with him? Morde's brain became somewhat dull due to excessive excitement.
"May I ask if you are here to discuss my enrollment?" Moransiu, on the other hand, was much calmer than his father, with a serious expression on his innocent face.
"Yes, you're really smart, Moransiu, indeed a genius. I think you wouldn't refuse, would you?" Lila flashed a charming smile. She was a level six mage, just a step away from being a grand mage.
And some people around them cast envious glances.
Mulan Academy! That was indeed a place worth envying.
"Of course, I came here to go to the Mulan Academy," Moransiu affirmed.
"But..." Morde suddenly spoke up.
"What's wrong, Mr. Morde?" Lila had already looked through the information of this father and son, so she knew their names and their backgrounds as hunters from the mountains.
"May I ask about the tuition fee?" Morde's eyes widened suddenly.
It was a lot of money. Just numbers. To Morde, ten thousand gold coins were indeed just numbers. The difference was, it wasn't a number he possessed, but a fantasy number.
"Oh, typically, each student entering the academy to study magic has to pay a tuition fee of ten thousand gold coins per year. Of course, some special students pay more, maybe up to a hundred thousand," Lila quickly explained.
Students entering the academy to study magic needed to learn some magical skills. Magical skills were stored in magic stones, and buying magic stones to learn magical skills was the only way to learn magic. So, it was natural for the academy to charge expensive tuition fees.
"Ten... thousand?" Morde's eyes widened suddenly.
It was a lot of money. Just numbers. To Morde, ten thousand gold coins were indeed just numbers. The difference was, it wasn't a number he possessed, but a fantasy number.
"Yes, of course, that's for ordinary students. Our Mulan Academy has some special students who pay ten times this amount. As for geniuses like Moransiu..." Lila chuckled again, her mischievous gaze sweeping over this interesting father and son pair.