There is still about a month until the exchange meeting of the four major magic academies, but it takes half a month to travel from Sofei City to the Royal City, plus possible delays along the way. Therefore, we must set off a few days in advance. Taking this into account, there is only about ten days left for the selection process.
On the second day, Instructor Lila found several teachers from the academy to handle the application work for the students. As long as their abilities reached the level of a sixth-level magician, they could sign up.
There are over a hundred students from Mulan Academy who have reached the level of a sixth-level magician. Their abilities, of course, vary greatly. According to Lila, the students participating in the exchange meeting of the four major magic academies might not necessarily be the top four students in terms of strength at Mulan Academy. Strength is one aspect, and character is another. If someone has the ability but doesn't value the honor of the academy, they cannot represent the academy in the exchange meeting.
Out of the over one hundred sixth-level magicians, over eighty have signed up. Next, arrangements will be made for the students to compete against each other. Ultimately, ten students will be selected, and then Lila and Moransiu will choose four from these ten. In previous years, five students were selected from the top ten, but this year, because Moransiu has already secured a spot, there are only four slots available.
Among the 86 applicants, the youngest is fifteen years old, and the oldest is already thirty-nine.
"Why are only four people being selected this time?" Bart also signed up; he only recently became a sixth-level magician. Compared to his roommate, Solon, his progress in training is much slower.
Of course, he's only eighteen this year and becoming a sixth-level magician is quite an achievement. With another ten or eight years of training, he might become a great magician.
The kingdom has about over eight hundred thousand magicians. There are over five hundred thousand junior magicians, over two hundred thousand intermediate magicians, and only a few tens of thousands of senior magicians. Compared to the kingdom's population of six hundred million, the number of magicians is indeed quite small.
The population density of the Holy Spirit Continent is actually quite low, but because the area is extremely vast, with each kingdom covering tens of millions of square kilometers, the total population is still quite large.
Solon was also surprised, "I don't know, weren't there usually five students selected in previous exchange meetings?"
Although he hasn't participated before, he has heard that in each exchange meeting, five students are selected. But this time, there are only four slots available.
Bart licked his lips and sighed, "Who cares? Solon, you're definitely going to be selected. Hehe, as for me, even if there were five slots, I wouldn't stand a chance. I signed up just to join in the fun."
Bart is also straightforward; he says what he thinks.
Solon shook his head, "This selection process may not only be about strength. Whether one can participate or not, no one can say for sure. Although Instructor Lila seems gentle and kind, she is strict when it comes to certain crucial matters."
Instructor Lila has a good impression among all the students.
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Othar's Mansion!
"Father, no matter what, I must go to the Royal City to participate in the exchange meeting," Othar, who is already a sixth-level magician, said. With the help of high-level magic crystals, he reached the sixth level a year ago.
The Othar family can afford high-level magic crystals.
The head of the Othar family, Othom, has only one son, Othar, so naturally, he is willing to spend money on his son. Moreover, Othar is not a lazy person; although his magic training is not particularly rigorous, he is not lazy either.
Othom looked at his son, "You said the selection will start tomorrow?"
"Yes," Othar replied.
"Well, do you have confidence in getting into the top ten?" Othom asked.
"There shouldn't be any problem," Othar's expression tightened slightly, but he didn't hesitate; he said it decisively.
"If you can get into the top ten, I'll go talk to the dean of the academy to let you participate. If you can't get into the top ten, then there's nothing I can do," Othom said in a deep voice.
Although the Othar family is the number one family in Sofei City, what kind of person is the dean of Mulan Academy? Even if the city lord personally goes to him, he could still directly refuse!
The smile finally appeared on Othar's face, which was his purpose in talking to his father. If he can get into the top ten, he will fight by any means necessary.
In his room, he has a magic staff stored.
This magic staff can only be made from various types of wood. The purpose of using a magic staff is to enhance one's magic power. The wood contains some patterns that can be used as meridians in the human body, allowing magic power to be transmitted through these patterns. A magic crystal is embedded at the top of the magic staff to enhance the user's abilities.
Most wooden materials cannot withstand the transmission of magic power, so they cannot be used to make magic staffs. Only a small number of rare woods can be used to make magic staffs. As for metals and ores, it's even more impossible. The more magic power
This magic wand can only be made from various types of wood. The purpose of using a magic wand is to enhance one's magical power. The wood materials contain some patterns that can be used as human meridians, through which magical power can be transmitted. A magic crystal is embedded at the top of the magic wand, which can enhance the user's abilities.
Most wood materials cannot withstand the transmission of magic power, so they cannot be used as materials for magic wands. Only a few rare woods can be made into magic wands. As for metals and ores, they are even more impossible. The more wood can withstand magic power, the more precious and rare it is. Coupled with a valuable magic crystal, the value of a magic wand can be imagined.
Othar has such a magic wand. If necessary, he will use it in tomorrow's competition.
"Thank you, Father," Othar respectfully saluted.
"Well, if there's nothing else, you may go," Othmer waved his hand.
Recently, many businesses of the family have not been going well. The appetite of the city lord is getting bigger, and the commissions he demands are increasing. If this continues, the Othman family won't be able to bear it. Plus, several trade associations that the family deals with seem to have united recently. Othmer is also annoyed!
Although the Othman family is the largest family in Sofera City, the second, third, fourth, and even the tenth families in Sofera City are also influential. Sofera City is so big that the Othman family can't monopolize all the businesses. Even with the income from some manors, it's not enough for the family's daily expenses.
The Four Great Magic Academies of the kingdom!
Golden Sun Academy, Enlow Academy, Mulan Academy, and Darlimaco Academy.
These four academies have stood for thousands of years in the kingdom, nurturing countless magicians. The status of the Four Great Magic Academies is unshakable. The students of the academies are spread throughout the country, engaging in various important positions. The Grand Priest of the kingdom comes from Mulan Academy. There are also magician formations in the army, where half of the important positions are held by students from the Four Great Magic Academies.
The other half is distributed among dozens of other academies in the country.
"Moransiu, Moransiu?" Muk called out loudly.
"What's up?" Moransiu was pondering some questions about magical elements when he heard Muk's call.
Muk blinked and said, "It's dawn!"
"So what?" Moransiu forgot what he was supposed to do today.
Muk really wanted to smash his head into Moransiu's face. This guy can drive people crazy.
Muk shouted in his heart several times to stay calm, then he took a deep breath and said, "Liladongshi is waiting for you outside. She said the selection event is about to start, and there's still half an hour."
"Ah!" Moransiu just remembered, quickly got up, washed up, and rushed out.
Lila teach, the mentor, was standing outside with a smile on her face. Of course, she was happy to have such a powerful student suddenly appear in the academy. She was leading this year's exchange event, and if she could achieve a first-place result, it would be delightful.
Moransiu always seemed to wear cheap clothes, and even when he bought new clothes, he sought out the very cheapest ones. Liladongshi couldn't understand. Although the academy gave him a crystal card with not much money on it, there were still quite a few gold coins. Why wouldn't he spend it?