Synthetic Wizard - Chapter 295 - 186: The Most Suitable Institution (2)

Sunan glanced at her, then looked at the ones with masks, the Scepter and the Traveler, and said, “We shouldn’t need to hide from each other now, right?”

The three exchanged a glance, nodded, and took off their masks.

Although their actual age had definitely surpassed a hundred, the three looked very youthful, appearing to be in their twenties or thirties.

The Scepter had a handsome and elegant appearance, fitting perfectly with the noble impression given by the Imperial Family.

Rose had delicate features, and if she were to don a refined gown, she would look like a perfect noble young lady.

Compared to these two, the Traveler looked much more ordinary.

Perhaps it was the years of wandering and exploration that lent his face a hint of weathered weariness.

Sunan nodded and gestured slightly towards the door.

“Please, you three, let’s go and see your future workplace next.”

The Scepter and the others had long been curious about the academy Sunan mentioned and immediately set out upon hearing this.

The group passed through the spatial passage in the base and arrived at the Dragon Forest.

The Scepter first noticed the conspicuous Dragon Remains Tower. Even after hearing some information from Rose and the Traveler, he was still taken aback at this moment.

After all these millennia, the dragon bones still retained a faint draconic aura. One could only imagine how powerful and terrifying this giant dragon must have been when it was alive!

And how formidable must the wizard who managed to slay this dragon and use its bones to build a tower also be!

It took a while for the Scepter to regain his composure, seeing Sunan and the others already flying onward, he hurriedly followed.

When they saw the academy sprawling across the plains with vast coverage, Rose and the others were astonished.

They thought Sunan was going to establish a small academy because, in their view, the number of apprentices shouldn’t be that many, not requiring such a large area, right?

Noticing their confusion, Sunan casually said,

“In the future, the academy will recruit throughout the Starlight Continent.”

These few words sent chills through the three of them.

Is this an attempt to unify the Starlight Continent?

If it were someone else, they’d dismiss it as mere bragging, but Sunan was different; he now had the capability to achieve this goal!

Not only because he was the only wizard in the Starlight Continent but also because he controlled the colossal Star Alliance.

Observing the changes in their demeanor, Sunan smiled faintly without more explanations, and continued to fly forward.

Since he’d decided to recruit Rose and the others, some matters naturally should be given to them as a heads-up in advance.

For instance, the goal of unifying the Starlight Continent and the construction of the Wizard Tower.

However, some matters couldn’t be disclosed to them yet.

Like the revival of elements, the return of wizards, and matters concerning the Dark Throne.

To them currently, these matters were too distant, knowing too much would be more harmful than beneficial.

Moreover, it’s uncertain whether they could live over seven hundred years.

If one day someone among them were to advance to a wizard, Sunan might consider disclosing everything.

Before long, the group had toured the entire academy.

Sunan then presented the prepared policy documents and handed them to the trio.

After quickly browsing through it, all of them showed expressions of astonishment on their faces.

This academy was entirely different from what they had imagined.

Typically, academies would charge tuition fees upfront, and the mentors would provide teachings—it was such a simple paid education mechanism.

However, the academy that Sunan wanted to establish had taken the principle of equivalent exchange to the extreme.

Aside from some basic knowledge being available for free, whatever the students wanted, they had to pay with equivalent Contribution Points or gold coins.

Even the mentors weren’t exempted.

Rather than calling it an academy, it was more like an organization bound together by economic interests among numerous wizard apprentices.

Such an organization formed in this way might actually have stronger cohesion than one formed through blood relations, with a tighter structure.

At least, it would be so for the wizard apprentices.

Despite the surprise, Rose and the others secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

No wizard apprentice would be willing to endure too many restrictions; the regulations Sunan provided wouldn’t make them feel too restrained.

Seeing their expressions becoming more relaxed, Sunan knew exactly what they were thinking and chuckled to himself.

This kind of Wizard Academy system was the most practical form that had been explored after years of practice and countless lessons by Wizard Civilization.

And after multiple modifications, it could be said to be the system that came closest to the psychology of the wizard (apprentice) group.

Whether as mentors or students.

Almost all the academies under various wizard influences in the multiverse adopted similar systems.

The difference was just that some academies would be more moderate in specific implementations and relatively kinder to the students, like those under the Deep Blue Alliance and the Wisdom Code.

While other academies might tend to be stringent, deliberately guiding students to harsh competitions, trying to cultivate excellent candidates using a survival-of-the-fittest method, such as those under the Dark Throne and Spirit of the Wild.

Students of the latter often had higher mortality rates compared to the former.

Of course, students trained under this kind of system also often had stronger individual combat prowess.

Upon finishing the regulations, Rose and the others were soon drawn by the subsequent exchange list.

The list cataloged all the resources available for exchange by academy mentors, richer in variety than those for students.

While the front items like Silver Moon Flower, Calming Flower, Dragon Blood Potion, and Stone Golem were still acceptable, the later items like Transcendent Potion, Evil Illusion Potion, Demon Pattern Core, Ring of Extreme Protection, and Refined Gold Golem almost made their breathing involuntarily quicken.

Even if many of these items were unfamiliar to them, the detailed effects labeled later allowed them to easily grasp how precious these items were.

Especially the Transcendent Potion and Evil Illusion Potion, were great temptations for any Level 3 wizard apprentice.

With these two potions, their time to elevate spiritual power to breakthrough the critical point could undoubtedly be shortened significantly!

Then there’s no need to mention the Construction Potion and Talent Crystal Model further down the list.

The dazzling array of exchangeable items on the list left the trio utterly amazed.

Despite knowing earlier that the resources Sunan commanded far exceeded those of an ordinary Level 3 wizard apprentice, they only realized they had greatly underestimated Sunan upon seeing this list.

What they previously knew was merely the tip of the iceberg when it came to the vast resources Sunan held!

If this list got leaked, it would undoubtedly stir immense uproar among the wizard apprentice community!

After reading the list, the idea of joining the academy became all the more firm for the three.

“When will the academy open?” the Traveler couldn’t help but ask first.

“In half a month.”

Sunan, already having a draft in mind, replied unhurriedly:

“The apprentices in the base will be the first batch of students for the academy.”

“You can take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the academy’s operations and prepare well.”

“The Star Empire is now preparing for a new round of extensive aptitude testing. Once it ends, a new batch of students will enroll in the academy, and then is when you will truly be busy.”

“I can’t wait any longer!” the Traveler said with shining eyes.

The Scepter and Rose smiled without saying anything, but they too were quite hopeful.

Thanks to the rich resources listed, even before formally joining the academy, they already had a fair amount of recognition for it.

Sunan watched this unfold and nodded secretly.

This was also the purpose of presenting the list.

Having Steward No. 1 arrange accommodations for the three, serving as a guide to familiarize them with the internal environment of the Dragon Remains Tower, Sunan then left the Dragon Forest, heading towards the direction of the Star Tower.

Before opening the academy, he needed to thoroughly clear up the aftermath related to the Star Tower.

The Star Tower had been there for so long, it was about time to dismantle it.

Retrieving the materials as soon as possible to store them in the warehouse would also bring peace of mind.

Besides, the Golem Legion stationed there also needed to be retrieved and reintegrated into the Star Alliance.

After several months, the Star Alliance had prepared itself for war, and an expansion operation was about to be reinitiated soon.

At this time, gathering all military strength was naturally essential.