"It's not over yet. There's another recruitment after that." The guy holding the newspaper read it word by word. "'Elson Elementary School' is recruiting teachers of all subjects. As long as you have basic mathematical knowledge and can spell, you have a chance to get a suitable position. The salary is not high. The basic salary ranges from 60 silver coins to 8 gold coins per month."
The treatment was obviously not as high as that of a mage. After all, the elementary school only recruited ordinary people, and no formal mage would choose to apply for a job in such a place. However, the mage reading the newspaper had obviously ignored the feelings of the low-level assistants in the laboratory: these fellows who were not talented in magic and were likely to be stuck as a mage apprentice or a low-level mage for the rest of their lives were actually interested in this recruitment news.
After all, the salary of a low-level assistant was only about 20 silver coins per month. They had actually received cultural education and basic magic education, but because they were at the bottom of the hierarchy in the Magic Tower, they belonged to the "laborer" class without any suspense. Not only did they toil all day long, their monthly salary was also worlds apart from that of a formal mage.
So, when the mages were discussing the positions in the "Magic Academy", the silent assistants all looked at each other, wondering if they should try applying for a job in Elson.
Just when the atmosphere in the laboratory was subtle, there was news of a visitor outside the Magic Tower. So they hurriedly began to busy themselves with today's experiment. The mage in charge of reception ran to the door and was surprised to find that the visitor turned out to be another Magister of the kingdom, Strange.
The status of this witch was equal to that of Crohn, so no one dared to slight her. After informing Crohn, she was escorted all the way to the laboratory at the top of the tower.
Strange was wearing a slim-fitting sky-blue robe with a small and exquisite magic wand at her waist. At this time, she was holding a "Magic" journal and a thick stack of papers full of words in her hand. She looked like she was ready to discuss academics. After pushing the door open, Crohn did not seem to be welcoming her warmly. He was staring at the operating magic circle in front of him, recording the experimental phenomena while asking, "Have you finished the experiment on your side?"
"Quite smoothly."
Strange naturally put the things in her hands on the table, then sat on the chair and waited for the other party to finish writing the last few sentences.
Ever since the journal 'Magic' had thrown out a brick to attract jade, almost all the mages couldn't hold back and began to submit their articles one after another. Of course, they would not directly publish the latest research. Instead, they picked a few small topics that they had researched before and used them to test the waters. In fact, they were also curious about the level of this journal's reviewer. If the reviewer was a rookie, then they would naturally be happy to publish some useless papers to gain points. However, the result of the submission was a huge blow to these Magisters.
Never in their wildest dreams would they have thought that Roddy would ask Merlinsera to be a reviewer …
Hence, the article that tried to muddle its way through was mercilessly criticized by Merinsera and marked "Rejected". The rest of the more reliable papers were sent back with some suggestions for revision.
Merlinsera's corrections almost embarrassed a lot of mages and high-rank Mages.
This was just like how everyone would ask each other about their grades after a class exam. Those who did badly would be ashamed, while those who did well would be in a good mood. Most importantly, they all understood that Merlinsera wasn't making things up, because every word she said was to the point, and no one could refute her.
Now, no one doubted the quality of the reviewer for 'Magic' anymore.
Crohn and Strange's paper was considered to be of some substance, so Merlinsera listed it as one that could be published after revision and review. Because the topic of their research was related to 'Ice Magic', the two of them had been in frequent contact recently, and their interactions were much more frequent than before.
These days, they had been revising their papers and even redoing verification experiments in hopes that they could pass the review. At this moment, Crohn had finally finished writing. After cleaning up the traces on the magic circle, he wiped the ink stains on his fingers and sat opposite Strange. Tapping his wand, he skillfully used Magician's Hand to pour flower tea for both of them. Under the effect of the Ice Magic Circle, the tea with honey quickly cooled down. It was a very delicious cold drink in July when the temperature was rising.
"Have you read the latest 'Age of Cullen'? Elson's Magic Academy has started recruiting teachers. "
Strange raised his hand, and the newspaper on the table next to him flew to him. Crohn had been busy with experiments these days and obviously hadn't read it yet. Now that he took the newspaper and read it, he clenched his teeth and said with a pained expression, "Elson is digging a hole step by step. Not to mention others, I'm afraid those who have used the Charged Crystal will want to go there. It all depends on whether or not they're willing to terminate the contract with the lord."
"You haven't thought of going there?"
Strange wanted to laugh at the old man's expression. It was difficult for non-Mages to understand this kind of research attitude that was desperate for the truth. The nobles and the royal family were fleeting to them. For a Magister who could extend his life by a hundred years, the purpose of these people's existence was to provide resources for him to study magic. As for loyalty and whatnot, it was better to save it.
However, this didn't mean that all Mages were vile people who would forget their morals at any time. Every Magister in charge of a Magic Tower would sign a contract with the employer who sponsored them. Both parties were bound to each other and work together for a win-win situation. This was the living environment of the Mages in the Kingdom of Karen.
Therefore, although Crohn was tempted, he definitely wouldn't do something like leave now. He complained a little, but realized that Strange's words had a hidden meaning, so he asked, "Why, do you have any news?"
Strange didn't bother to keep him in suspense. He raised his hand and let another piece of paper fly in front of Crohn. "You guessed it right. Those guys made big news, here."
Crohn took it and glanced at it. Suddenly, his eyebrows rose to the sky. "This guy … What is he thinking?! Isn't he deliberately letting us go there?! "
The title of the paper in his hand was written in big characters: "Elsen Magic Exchange Invitation." It was an official invitation from Elsen City to Magisters and high-level Mages from all over the world, saying that a 100-day magic academic exchange would be held in Elsen City in three months.
"It's not just us. All the Mages in the Kingdom of Karen with a little bit of fame will be there, and the Mages from Lachman will also be there. Tsk, tsk, this is directly breaking the current magic circle and re-establishing an academic core. "
Strange reached out and pointed. "See, they're inviting you to the exchange. You don't have to pay a silver coin for your food and accommodation. They even provide access to basic laboratories and paid laboratories. During the exchange, all the academic results of the participants will be included in that month's' Magic 'journal. Think about it, collecting all the research of the high-level Mages in the country in a hundred days. From then on, won't Elsen City become the greatest authority in magic in the kingdom? "
Mages were all smart. In the eyes of others, this invitation was nothing more than a three-month "academic exchange". No matter how they looked at it, it was Elsen City spending a lot of money to invite others to come and support them. But now, these two Magisters saw it clearly: with such an event, together with the influence of 'Magic' and various other journals, the "magic ecosystem" of the entire Kingdom of Karen would certainly change dramatically!
Because this move would touch the interests of many people. The current magic circle was also mixed with good and bad people, and if this was done, many people would really show their fear and even lose their jobs. And whether the Karen royal family and the nobles would accept the existence of the other party was also a big problem. But from an academic point of view, this was definitely a way to promote the advancement of "magic".
"Exchange … That's a good word. Even if we have a contract, we can still find a reason to go over. Tsk, tsk, tsk. I was just saying, this is a trap at every step. But you still have to jump — "Crohn looked at the detailed treaty below," … Elsen City welcomes all mages to bring their magic crystals and carry out a certain percentage of rechargeable crystals for exchange … Isn't this clearly telling you that there is an unlimited supply of crystals there? "
The invitation also indicated at the bottom that the crystals exchanged here were not allowed to be used outside of Elsen City. Obviously, the "Rechargeable Crystals" had become an important weight. It made all the invited mages no longer think about "going" or "not going", but "how much Magic crystal should they bring".
"So recently, I've been sorting out all the ideas that I want to verify over the years, and see if I can find a better answer in Elsen City."
Strange had obviously made up his mind to participate in this "academic exchange", but Crohn had some concerns. "I heard that Efta has extended his tentacles to the area of the 'Holy Cathedral'. I'm afraid His Majesty is disgusted with them …"
"So what if they are disgusted? Can't you see the situation? When our exchange is over, how many mages do you think will be willing to come back and face the current Magic Tower? "
Strange's words made Crohn fall into silence. It was obvious that those who were slightly clear-headed had already seen the decay and unbearable state of the Karen royal family.
*****
"This is all Efta's plot! It's Roddy's trap! "
Mirno tore the letter in his hand into pieces. He was on his way back to his city. When he received Charles II's blame and decision on how to deal with his war, the count already knew that he was bound to be the scapegoat. He had actually expected such an outcome, but he still had a lot to say to Charles II … Because along the way, he realized that Efta's threat to the Karen royal family was far greater than he had imagined!
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