chsdbacks Chapter 70: The Treatment of Trainees and the Potions Department's Reaction
Chapter 70: The Treatment of Trainees and the Potions Department's Reaction
Inside the reception room.
Seamus and Ian sat facing each other.
"Congratulations again on entering the training program. I'd like to give you a detailed explanation of the benefits," Ximo said.
Ian immediately became serious.
Isn't this what I've been working so hard for?
Simo smiled and introduced:
"The training sequence is set up by the academy to further select wizards with more outstanding qualifications and talents, so there are many biases."
First, there are resources. You can receive 30 magic stones free of charge every month, and you can apply for corresponding resources, all at cost price.
Secondly, there are the permissions. Within the school, all infrastructure can be claimed for 30 hours per month, and other levels are also discounted by 50%.
Next are the related knowledge permissions. Ian, the entire first floor of the library is unlocked. Common-level witchcraft can be obtained for free. You can receive three excellent-level witchcraft and knowledge every year, and also have the right to purchase them at a 50% discount. You can receive one superior-level witchcraft every year, and can purchase three more every year.
On the second basement floor of the library, you can unlock common-level witchcraft and knowledge at a 50% discount. You can buy three excellent-level witchcraft per year, and one superior-level witchcraft per year.
Finally, and most importantly, they have access to meditation techniques beyond the ordinary level.
As soon as Simo opened his mouth, he gave a detailed introduction to all the benefits.
Ian's eyes grew brighter and brighter.
That's incredibly generous.
Thirty magic stones per month, that's three hundred and sixty magic stones per year, which is a huge amount of magic stones.
Secondly, the basic settings go without saying; only those who actually use them know how many magic stones they consume.
This can save a lot of magic stones.
But these are nothing compared to library access.
The witchcraft on the underground floor allows unlimited access to ordinary-level witchcraft, and there are also free slots for excellent and outstanding witchcraft every year.
Even if it's knowledge that can be copied, this is still a very generous investment.
It also means a lot to Ian.
It should be noted that even in core departments, the quantity of witchcraft that could be purchased was previously limited.
Now that it's been opened up, it also means that he will no longer be subject to any restrictions in this regard.
The only limitations might be his financial resources and learning ability.
Of course, judging from the advancement conditions, the training sequence is mainly aimed at second-class wizard apprentices.
Even Horton would never have imagined that a second-class wizard apprentice would spend time on low-level, common-level witchcraft.
This gave Ian an opportunity.
"Even second-level witchcraft requires purchase; it seems the department doesn't want to raise a bunch of useless people."
Ian shook his head.
These days, wizards no longer confine themselves to laboratories. Leaving aside the overall environment, even in the current environment of Emerald Forest, combat strength is extremely important.
"Meditation methods are also available for purchase now."
Ian's eyes lit up as well.
He still remembers what Mickey said back then.
The difference between ordinary and advanced meditation techniques can be enormous for a wizard, affecting both combat power and overall capabilities.
"If you feel there are no problems, you can sign this contract."
Simo slowly took out a contract and pushed it to Ian.
Ian picked it up and looked at it.
The document details the various conditions for cultivating the sequence, as well as the sacrifices required, the latter mainly involving loyalty to the school of thought.
After checking three times, Ian confirmed that there were no problems.
The only problem is...
"Is the culture sequence only three years?"
Ian looked curiously at the time the contract took effect and asked.
"Yes, three years is a rather interesting point for a second-level wizard, because if one is truly talented, one can advance to a third-level wizard within three years. At that time, one will naturally no longer be able to fulfill this contract."
Simo nodded.
Ian thought about it and it seemed to make sense.
Third-class wizard apprentices each have their own positions within the school, and some even begin to receive benefits from the school.
This amount of resources doesn't seem to be much to them.
If a student fails to advance within three years, the school has no obligation to keep paying out magic stones for nothing.
That's quite reasonable.
Are there any other benefits to advancing within three years?
Ian asked curiously.
"That's natural, but the requirement is a third-class wizard apprentice; the apothecary profession won't work." Seamus didn't deny it, but he didn't tell Ian any specific information either.
"Understood."
Ian nodded, clearly indicating that Seamus didn't think he could achieve it.
That's quite normal, since he's currently only a first-class wizard apprentice to outsiders, and it's really wishful thinking for him to advance to the next level in three years.
Sign your name
Return it to Simo.
"It will only take half an hour. Let me change your badge for you."
Simo put away the contract and chatted with Ian with a smile.
In the blink of an eye.
Half an hour passed.
"You are welcome to come often; the Department of Secret Sources always welcomes you."
Finally, Simo said with a smile.
"Yes."
Ian nodded.
Simo's words implied a recruitment attempt.
However, he is famous for his talent in potions, so the potions department is the most suitable for him.
Leave the meeting room.
Ian went straight to the library.
On the first basement level.
Once access is granted, the general knowledge and witchcraft sections can be freely viewed.
"I'll take a look at it later."
After watching for a while, Ian headed towards the second floor.
This area is similar to the basement level.
However, there are significantly fewer wizards.
When these wizards saw Ian, a first-class wizard, enter, their eyes widened and their brows furrowed.
But upon seeing the two-star badge on his chest, they all gave Ian friendly smiles.
Ian responded to each of them.
Fortunately, no one came up to talk to him, since they were still in the library, and Ian was happy to let it go.
Because he came to see the advanced meditation method.
He had already advanced to the second rank for several days, and he didn't want to keep delaying the growth of his mental strength.
After searching for a while, he quickly found the corresponding area.
"Advanced Meditation Method"
Ian's eyes lit up when he saw the meditation methods on the bookshelf.
They began to browse and search.
........
the other side.
With the advancement concluded, news of Ian's advancement to the training sequence quickly spread.
Potions Department.
"What?!"
Doug stood up abruptly, looking at Hal and Baker in front of him.
"Half an hour ago, Ian passed the intermediate pharmacist exam and entered the training program," Hal said.
Doug frowned.
Ever since Ian joined the department, nothing seems to go right for him.
"Hey, look what you've done, Hal."
Doug glanced at Hal, but didn't want to say anything.
Hal remained silent.
He was also making plans in his mind.
Who would have thought that the fourth-ranked player would be so strong, advancing to the training sequence even earlier than Beck?
In truth, he had already begun to regret offending Ian.
But it is already late.
He has already offended them severely!
"We'll just have to wait for another opportunity."
Hal's gaze turned cold, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.
Baker, standing to the side, pursed his lips and remained silent.
"A third-rate talent, what makes them...?"
He pursed his lips, unable to accept being surpassed by a wizard apprentice with only third-rate talent.
A wizard whom he wouldn't even bother to open his eyes to.
However, even with such low-level talent, the wizard had already surpassed him in the competition for the training sequence.
At this moment, he had only just condensed his twentieth rune, and there was still a distance to go before he could break through.
"Intermediate-level apothecaries are nothing special; wizards will ultimately have to rely on their mental power."
He murmured to himself.
It was as if he was trying to make amends for himself, or as if he was trying to comfort himself.