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Chapter 20: Lanchi's Academic Influence
Chapter 20: Lanchi's Academic Influence
Afternoon.
The conference room, with its soft pastel walls, was filled with translucent light that illuminated the greenery on the wide windowsill, infusing the space with vibrancy and vitality.
But at this moment.
In the Wise Elders' Chamber, where the discussion had suddenly intensified due to a controversial topic, there was a state of chaos.
"Compared to the candidate from the Knight's College, whose wisdom and mentality are zero, our candidate's seem a bit too high."
"Yes, they're a bit too high."
Most of the teachers were shocked and doubtful after witnessing Lanchi's performance, questioning life itself as they discussed this outlier of a student.
Some teachers furrowed their brows in thought, then looked up at the replay on the magic screen.
What sort of mental state was this young man in during the exam?
They couldn't understand.
Now, the teachers not only had to complete their teaching and research tasks and review this exam, but they also had to urgently assign grades to all the candidates manually.
Obviously, Lanchi had presented them with a dilemma—
How should they score him?
"You have to admit that this guy has a strong sense of law; a normal person wouldn't think of checking the law books first in that situation."
"No, our college recruits those in the magical law profession, not legal law!"
After a heated argument, another teacher slammed his hand on the table and exclaimed,
"He might be better suited for the National School of Finance and Political Law in Herton!"
"Oh dear!"
Just thinking about someone like Lanchi becoming a judge in the future...
The teachers couldn't help but feel that they never wanted to see him in court in their lifetime.
The conference room was littered with documents, charts, and notes scattered across the tables.
The clock on the wall ticked relentlessly.
Vice Dean Ron remained silent, jotting down the key points of various perspectives on the paper in front of him, trying to organize an evaluation of this candidate.
Dean Loran was currently being scolded at the Magecraft College.
So Vice Dean Ron had to preside over this meeting in his place.
None of the Wise Elders wanted to go to the Magecraft College and face the temperamental Professor Borao.
Moreover.
If Professor Borao heard that someone had damaged the terminal that activated the Shadow World...
He would be furious!
But they had no choice; they needed the terminal for the third round of exams.
Someone brave had to ask Professor Borao to bring the Magecraft College technicians to help fix it as soon as possible within these two days.
"Sigh, if I were Loran, I would have taken this kid named Lanchi straight to the Magecraft College."
Their dean was too honest and kind-hearted.
After this internal monologue, Vice Dean Ron finally knocked lightly on the table.
It was time for the teachers to get back on topic.
"In terms of the core of the Shadow World, he seems to have interpreted 'benevolence' in a different way."
Ron sighed and reluctantly acknowledged the meaning behind Lanchi's passing,
"Using violence to stop violence, and evil to stop evil, may also be an effective way to do good."
It wasn't just those with combat professions who were interested in researching and discussing the Shadow World.
There were also many theologians, historians, and philosophers who frequently delved into its mysteries.
The scholars' excavation and analysis of the stories within the Shadow World could help challengers make sense of the intelligence and expand their understanding, providing new approaches to conquering it.
Gradually, the Wise Elders' College also incorporated various academic studies into its curriculum.
For example, "Introduction to the Shadow World," which all freshmen at the Wise Elders' College must take, is the most recognized theory about the Shadow World in the present world.
It pointed out that the Shadow World was a miraculous ritual barrier created by the gods before their disappearance. It could automatically record critical historical events from various worlds and other worlds, replicate and preserve fragments of those events, and transform them into projections.
Once a present world evolves to the point of being able to explore the Shadow World through constant destruction and rebirth, it will connect to the Shadow World.
Then the beings of that world can enter the Shadow World and, guided by its central system, relive the historical projections.
These historical projections from different world lines and timelines could be considered excellent learning materials or a treasure trove of knowledge for any being.
The gods hoped that beings would reflect on these lost historical fragments, gain experience, and engage in cross-learning, making the present world they live in more stable and beautiful.
Thus, there came to be this present world and the Shadow World, two interconnected worlds like entities and their shadows.
After Vice Dean Ron took the lead, the meeting room once again returned to the calm atmosphere of a regular critique session.
"We can probably publish a journal discussing Lanchi's solution to the artificial Shadow World used in this entrance exam."
"I've found that he seems to have more aptitude as a researcher."
At the round table for the healing mage group, Teacher Theresa looked at Lanchi's information and spoke softly.
When he applied for admission, she felt that this young man, though lacking in magical talent, possessed a calm and gentle temperament, as if he were a born scholar.
Often, as long as this type of person is willing to work hard, they will be favored by numerous academic societies.
After all, helping with debriefings and doing research in administrative positions is equally important.
"Indeed, he has heart, wisdom, and morality."
Many teachers affirmed her assessment.
"In any case, there shouldn't be a problem with his ranking ahead of Duchess Hyberrian Aranthal, placing him first, right?"
Vice Dean Ron lightly tapped his fingers on the table and hesitated before concluding.
Since they couldn't determine a score, they could only temporarily decide on the ranking for now.
This would directly affect the exam groupings for the day after tomorrow.
Upon hearing this, many of the teachers nodded or remained silent.
Their attitudes were somewhat ambiguous, even carrying a sense of avoiding suspicion.
"Although he cleared the exam very quickly, he barely touched any of the predetermined scoring points. According to the original scoring algorithm set by the Magecraft College, his score might not be particularly high..."
From the round table of the healing mage group, a stammering voice could be heard.
Vice Dean Ron looked over to see that it was Teacher Theresa, who had received Lanchi's entrance application, who had spoken up.
"Teacher Theresa, that's not very fair of you?"
However.
On the other side of the table, a young teacher, with his right hand resting on the back of his chair, turned his head and looked at Theresa, interrupting her.
"He rightfully deserves to be first, and that can't be changed."
"..."
Theresa pressed her lips together, unsure of how to respond.
She knew that what she was saying wasn't entirely fair.
But she really wanted to help Lanchi.
Because, in this year's Wise Elders' College entrance exam, the first rank was not a desirable position at all.
In fact, the most troublesome new student for the college this year wasn't Fred or Lanchi.
It was Duchess Hyberrian.
The vast majority of teachers were reluctant to have any association with her.
The reason the Duchess didn't hold back in the second round of the exam was that she was worried that a poor ranking would result in her being matched with actors pretending to be exam candidates in the third round.
Only by achieving a high rank would it be possible for her to be assigned powerful teammates that rival factions within the college wouldn't be able to manipulate.
As it stood, it seemed that Lanchi would be placed in the first position.
Then, as many people wished, it would be only natural for Lanchi to become the tool to hold the Duchess back during the practical exam.
After all, Lanchi didn't seem to possess any outstanding combat abilities.
"Ferret, I don't know what to say. But no matter what, please don't go beyond the rules, or Loran will not stand idly by."
Ron looked deeply at the young teacher who had interrupted Theresa earlier, then spoke.
"Of course."
The young teacher named Ferret stood up, elegantly bowed to Vice Dean Ron, and said,
"Within the rules that have been set, unless there are unexpected circumstances, I should be the one evaluating the students ranked at the top. And I will also do my best to screen out those who are unqualified, for their own safety."
A confident smile always played at the corners of Ferret's mouth.
"..."
Vice Dean Ron remained silent and turned the page in front of him, wanting to end the topic.
Lanchi Wilford, as a white mage, had very limited talent.
He was actually not suitable for the Wise Elders' College at all.
A true first-tier Shadow World required not only intellect but also considerable practical combat abilities.
No matter which group he was assigned to, he would most likely be eliminated in the third round.
So, in a sense, fate had brought him and the Duchess together.
Then no one could blame anyone for holding the other back.
After all, if they were separated, neither of them would have much hope of being admitted.
(End of Chapter)
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