Chapter 178

Chapter 178: Touring the Academy

When the new students finished singing on the square, the headmaster began to introduce some of the systems at Émanas. First, all new students would learn in the central school building. Besides the six main required courses, there were also many elective subjects that could be chosen.

The criteria for advancing to the four major academic ranks would be posted two months later. For the first two months, only the main courses would be taught. Afterward, once the new students understood the requirements for advancing to the four major academic ranks, they could add elective subjects according to their interests.

For each subject completed with passing grades, credit points would be awarded. Credit points had numerous uses at Émanas, which would be detailed later. Additionally, if one failed an exam after enrolling in a subject, corresponding credit points would be deducted. It was hoped that everyone would choose wisely.

Apart from studying subjects and taking exams, the school also offered many activities that rewarded credit points, such as the Morning Star Competition among students of the same grade in each college. The top few winners would receive Morning Star badges and gain points. The Five Colleges held the Moon Chasing Competition annually to vie for the top spot at Émanas.

In addition, Émanas had contests for the ‘Ten Crowns.’ Each crown represented the highest title a student could achieve in a particular field.

The holders of the Ten Crowns had certain privileges and duties within the school. For example, the holder of the ‘Melody Crown’ would lead the ‘Winter Festival Evening’ at the end of the year, designing and arranging various programs. The holder of the ‘Justice Crown’ would serve as the Minister of Order for Émanas, leading members to maintain order on campus. The holder of the ‘Seven Colors Crown’ would be responsible for the style and backdrop decorations of various events on campus. The holder of the ‘Commander Crown’ would have jurisdiction over some large outdoor venues on campus and lead group competition activities.

Finally, Émanas would organize special events based on current affairs and initiatives, such as the ‘Return Goose Thinking’ event aimed at addressing difficult terrain and inconvenient long-distance travel. It was during this event that the prototype of the airship was invented. Later, through the efforts of several masters, it evolved into the various airships we see today.

These events not only offered credit points but also came with additional rewards. After graduation, these honors could bring tangible benefits, as Zenepp and Lolan Hill had discussed. If he could graduate smoothly and earn honors during his time at the academy, he could directly enter the upper echelons of Rourna after graduation and become a rare talent sought after by various parties.

Émanas, as the sole highest institution of learning in the Ivar World, was recognized by virtually all organizations. Outstanding students might graduate with Sequence 7 strength and take on leadership roles in small organizations without any issues. In fact, most of the high-ranking officials in the various factions across the continent today were graduates of this academy. The identity of an outstanding graduate would directly become the ticket to the pinnacle of success.

This meant that you had already defeated the geniuses among your peers worldwide.

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As the headmaster concluded his speech, Student Council President Evelyn took the stage.

This Student Council President was the current princess of the Verdant Empire, with her light green hair cascading down her shoulders, extending to her waist. Her white dress had golden leaf decorations at the hem, and her figure was perfectly proportioned, with her exposed neckline attracting the attention of many new students.

She seemed accustomed to being noticed and faced the crowd on the square calmly. Her golden eyes, like amber, were warm and gentle yet imposing, slowly scanning the entire audience. Although gentle, those who were looked at felt a palpable pressure.

Like topaz, she was transparent, gentle, and soft, yet very strong, making her impossible to underestimate.

“Hello everyone, I’m Evelyn. Today, I’ll give you a brief introduction to the various places in the school and some important things to note,” her voice, like the sound of jade chimes, echoed throughout the hall.

She first introduced the four major academic ranks and the locations and functions of various activities, then told them about the important things to remember.

“If you want to buy something or go shopping, you can go to the market outside the west gate. After registering at the West Gate, you can leave. There are many employees and their families, natives, travelers, and merchants doing business there. You can find almost everything.”

“If you need daily necessities, the school will distribute them periodically. If you need more, you can get them from designated places.”

“Also, the High Tower College in the north is quite far away and located at a high altitude. When you visit or tour there, please pay attention to safety. The lake to the east is called the Silent Moon Lake. The water is deep, and the bottom is cold. If you don’t know how to swim, please do not approach too closely.”

Safety issues were always the most important, and the Student Council President emphasized this repeatedly. Finally, the opening ceremony slowly came to an end. The new students were led by teachers to visit various parts of the school to familiarize themselves with the layout, so they wouldn’t get lost in the future. After all, Émanas was quite large.

Due to the distance between the colleges, the maglev vehicles were still used for transport. About fifty students from Lolan Hill’s class boarded two vehicles and began heading east. Their first stop was the Lake City Fortress Academy, a college that combined demonic and natural sequences.

Since the former Cangyue royal family of the Verdant Empire specialized in the demonic sequence and had married into the forest elves, the natural sequence was also integrated. Therefore, most students who chose this college were from the Verdant Empire.

The maglev vehicle first passed through the white stone streets of the central school building, gradually leaving the flat plains, and then entered the forested and hilly areas.

“Lolan, look! There’s a bird.”

Yeling and Lolan Hill sat in a row. She pointed out the window at a red-tailed windbird standing on a branch, emitting a whistle-like sound. Its wings would occasionally spread out like ginkgo leaves, fanning out, seemingly in courtship.

The brightly colored red feathers stood out prominently in the lush green forest. Along the way, Lolan Hill and the others saw many types of birds, sometimes even spotting squirrels.

The vehicle traveled through the mountains, winding along the roads, as if entering an uncharted, tranquil world. Nature presented itself in its rawest form, offering a novel experience for some new students who had grown up on the grasslands and in big cities.

“Mm, that bird should be a joybird,” Lolan Hill said uncertainly. She wasn’t sure how people in this world referred to this type of bird.

There was once a legend: There was a bird that had no feet when it was born, so it couldn’t rest and had to fly continuously toward the rising sun until it exhausted its strength. Then it would crash into thorns, letting out a joyful cry. That cry and its blood would transform into another bird, continuing to fly towards the sun.

And this bird was called a joybird.

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Struggling to write

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(End of Chapter)