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Chapter 613: Lanchi is Always There for Loren
Chapter 613: Lanchi is Always There for Loren
Meanwhile, as the sun cast a gentle glow over the Ikelite Academy, the clock tower's hands pointed between two and three. The golden light bathed the campus in a warm and soft radiance, illuminating every brick and tile.
The native plants of the Hutton Kingdom swayed gently in the breeze, and the trees and grass awoke from the morning dew, filling the air with a fresh scent that blended the essence of the trees and soil.
Beyond the confines of the Magic Engineering Institute, surrounded by lush green grass, stood the old liberal arts building. Just a few steps further, one could catch a glimpse of the artistic iron-tower-style building with its glass curtain walls.
The sun's rays danced on its surface, reflecting a dazzling light that made the main building of the Magic Engineering Institute even more majestic and bright.
On the fifth floor of this main building...
In the principal's office...
Professor Polaau sat at his workbench, chatting with Lanchi, who had just returned from the Shadow World.
"The Scarlet Epic..."
Professor Polaau, wearing his specially crafted glasses, examined the gem in his hand as if he hadn't seen such a thing in many years.
"I can help you calculate the optimal ratio of auxiliary materials, but the options here in Hutton are limited. I suggest you take the opportunity to purchase the necessary materials when you travel to the Bosen Kingdom in mid-month to supervise the Platinum-level Card Maker exam."
He returned the gem to Lanchi and took off his magic engineering glasses as he spoke.
"I understand, thank you, Professor Polaau," Lanchi replied as he kept away Caliella's Shadow Weaving gem.
After sending Hepburn, Cat Boss, and Sha back to the Cat Boss Restaurant, Lanchi returned to the Ikelite Academy. They had just spent the night in the Shadow World and now needed to catch up on their sleep.
Lanchi urged Hepburn to head back to her home on the second floor of the restaurant, deciding not to bring her along to the Magic Engineering Institute to meet with Professor Polaau.
As a soon-to-be Platinum-level Card Maker, Lanchi only needed to complete the final certification in the Bosen Kingdom to become an official examiner.
He would then take over Migaya Duke's work for the South Continental Card Maker Association and act as the main examiner for a Platinum-level exam.
Before venturing into the Shadow World's Dark Day Eclipse Magic Realm, Lanchi had already received the relevant notification from Professor Polaau.
In terms of geographical location, the Hutton Kingdom was at the easternmost part of the central region of the Southern Continent. The Aiolan Kingdom, which had visited them for academic exchanges last year, was in the center, slightly to the east, while the Bosen Kingdom was situated between the two, not too far away.
Belonging to the eastern region, the Bosen Kingdom boasted a highly developed cultural and magic engineering industry despite its small size. It also served as the key hub for resource circulation and transactions for the Card Maker Association in the eastern region of the Southern Continent.
If one wanted to acquire a large variety of high-grade materials as quickly as possible, the Bosen Kingdom was the top choice in the eastern region.
"Be extra cautious when traveling abroad during this time," Professor Polaau advised.
He had grown increasingly fond of Lanchi lately and was very concerned about his soon-to-be student.
"Mhm, I heard," Lanchi acknowledged, understanding the professor's implication.
In fact, the main reason why the eastern region's Platinum-level Card Maker exam needed his involvement was the constant shortage of examiners, making it extremely difficult to borrow examiners from other regions.
Moreover, there were rumors that the Kresce Empire might be preparing for a storm of war, and other regions were reluctant to have their Platinum-level Card Makers travel too far during such uncertain times, as the safety risks were hard to assess.
"However, you should take it easy and rest well at Ikelite during the early days of August," Professor Polaau said as he opened the floor cabinet next to him and took out a thick file bag. He opened it and pulled out the first information sheet, showing it to Lanchi, who sat across from him at the office desk.
"Lanfu Willford, nominally a relative of your family, seventeen years old, a first-year student, and a native of the South Wantina border. I've already processed her special admission, and her movement within Ikelite Academy will be much more convenient from now on."
The student information sheet that Professor Polaau displayed had a photo of the black-haired, green-eyed Great Love Poet—the same photo that Lanchi had given to him.
It was absurd for a professor to recruit a magic card as a student.
So, they decided to go through the proper channels and created an entirely new identity for the Great Love Poet.
"You can pick up her uniform and other items at the old liberal arts building, just like when you first arrived at Ikelite Academy."
"After confirming the information, Professor Polaau added, "However, the Academic Ethics Committee has been conducting strict screenings lately, so try to ensure she doesn't skip classes. Make sure she clocks in and out of the lab every day, and supervise her."
Once a lecturing bachelor, now a researching bachelor, a mentor was almost like a boss. Every day was spent both learning from and working for the mentor.
"Don't worry, Professor Polaau. I promise to bring her to school every day and supervise her to abide by the school rules. She will be a good student," Lanchi assured.
The reason for Professor Polaau's previous hesitation was due to the academic scrutiny that Ikelite Academy was facing.
Ikelite Academy was not only affiliated with the Hutton Kingdom but also an official certification and the highest-level directly affiliated institution of the Shadow World Management Association and the Joint Parliament of the Southern Continent Kingdoms. Along with the powers and conveniences it enjoyed, it also had to meet corresponding indicators and ensure that it could deliver results in supporting the Association.
"But Professor Polaau, you know that I'll be going to the Bosen Kingdom in mid-August to supervise the exam for the South Continental Card Maker Association," Lanchi said hesitantly.
"That's considered a business trip, and I've already submitted the application for you in advance," Professor Polaau said, closing his eyes and nodding.
"Then I might have to make another trip to another country to conduct a new academic research project. It could be as short as two or three months, or as long as half a year," Lanchi added.
Lanchi's plan was to rest in Ikelite during early August, go to the Bosen Kingdom in mid-August to supervise the exam and purchase materials, and then return to Ikelite at the end of the month to try to make Caliella's magic cards. With that, he would be all set to head to the Kresce Empire to look for Duke Migaya.
Compared to the Northern Continent, the Kresce Empire had the advantage of being neighboring the Hutton Kingdom.
Starting from Lanchi's hometown of South Wantina, whether by land or by sea, one could reach the southern tip of the Southern Continent, the gigantic Kresce Empire.
"As long as you guarantee to produce academic results, I'll approve your leave in advance," Professor Polaau said casually, flipping through a report with the Ikelite Academy's letterhead and emblem, which he handed to Lanchi along with a pen on the desk.
Professor Polaau trusted Lanchi's academic abilities, so he decided to let him go out and make his mark.
He never restricted his students.
"Thank you, Professor!" Lanchi said as he took the paper and pen and began filling out the form on Professor Polaau's desk.
"There's been a lot happening lately... While you and Hepburn were in the Shadow World, the schedule for this year's academic visit from Aiolan Royal College has been confirmed. This time, Knight Captain Julianna is coming herself," Professor Polaau said, watching Lanchi fill out the form intently.
"Fortunately, we have a student, Phyllis, who transferred from Aiolan Royal College last year. She will be able to help Monastre with the reception of the Aiolan Royal College students," he added.
The current vice-president of the Ikelite Academy Student Council, Asna, had graduated, and the president, Monastre, had stayed to continue his studies. Monastre had intended to resign from his position, but seeing that none of the three officers were present at this critical juncture, he decided to stay on for another year.
"Oh?" Lanchi looked up at Professor Polaau, his eyes sparkling with interest, as if he had just heard something that concerned him greatly.
Not only was he dedicated to his work for the student council, but he had also done his utmost to help Loren. Now, the long-awaited date was finally about to happen.
"How is Dean Loren doing?" Lanchi asked, setting down his pen with a concerned expression.
"He's nervous. Maybe because he's been under a lot of pressure lately, tied up with public duties, and overly exhausted. Now, with Julianna's sudden visit, he's even more flustered. I assume the date will be in the next two or three days," Professor Polaau said, shaking his head.
"Early this morning, he even asked me if I could give him some dating advice," he added with a sigh. Seeing Loren's state, he couldn't bear to refuse him.
"Although I've had a few failed marriages, that was decades ago when I was younger. So, I told him that I could help, but I can't guarantee that his date will go smoothly," Professor Polaau continued.
However, he stopped midway through his sentence as he noticed the sparkling, emerald-green gaze of Lanchi, who seemed to be brimming with excitement and anticipation.
"Er..." Professor Polaau felt that perhaps another problem had just been solved.
(End of Chapter)
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