Early spring, 1203 of the Seven Luminaries Calendar.
After the tumultuous year of Clothbell's independence and the Empire's civil war, a new year arrived. Compared to the tumultuous year 1202, this year seemed to be a brand new beginning for recuperation.
At the same time, the freshmen of Semriya United Academy finally arrived at Clothbell.
"So this is the Starlight Tower …."
Standing on the sunny square, Elyse raised her head to look at the huge building that towered into the clouds. She subconsciously clenched her fists and placed them on her chest. Although she had heard rumors about the Starlight Tower from various channels, only when she came here and saw the tower with her own eyes could she truly understand how magnificent and magnificent the building was.
"Only by standing here can I feel how small and mighty humans are."
At the same time, Elfyn walked over. She looked at the tower with a complicated expression and lamented softly.
"We're so small, as insignificant as gravel, but humans are so mighty that they can build such miracles …. But humans are so great that they can build such miracles …. In a way, doesn't this tower represent the glory of mankind? "
Elfyn said and looked at Elyse with a smile. The latter nodded slightly.
"Yes, Your Highness Elfyn."
Elyse retracted her gaze and looked around. Apart from the international students from the Erebonian Empire, there were also young girls from other countries. Although she didn't know where they came from, she could tell from their uniforms that they were students of Semriya United Academy like herself.
Everyone stood on the square outside the Starlight Tower, but there was still some estrangement between them. The six students from the Erebonian Empire were the largest group, while the others stood in twos and threes, forming their own small groups. Elyse saw a girl with long blonde hair chatting happily with three other girls around her age.
Not far away from them, a young lady with short purple hair and another young lady with blonde hair stood in silence. Although the purple-haired young lady wanted to say something to the blonde young lady, the latter didn't seem to want to talk to her.
On the other side, a pink-haired girl with a ponytail and a backpack was standing there quietly, sizing up the crowd. Elyse could sense that she was not looking at them in a friendly manner. There seemed to be some hostility in her eyes.
Next to the pink-haired girl was a girl with long bright red hair. She was currently eating snacks bought from who knows where while chatting with the platinum-haired girl next to her. The latter was also chatting with her with a smile on her face …. They seemed to be on good terms.
At this moment, a sweet and gentle voice rang in everyone's ears.
"Greetings, new students of Semuria United Academy."
“？？？”
Upon hearing this voice, everyone hurriedly lifted their heads and looked ahead. There was no one there. Then, they lowered their heads and saw a girl with brown hair, dressed in a white uniform, who looked even smaller than them. She was standing not far from them. She didn't seem to care about how others looked at her. She just smiled and said.
"Welcome to the Starlight Tower headquarters of Semuria United Academy. I'm Vice Principal Towa Herschel. Mr. Fangzheng is waiting for you. Please come with me. "
"Huh …..?"
Although they wanted to complain that this girl who looked younger than them was actually the Vice Principal, they silently kept their mouths shut and followed Towa into the elevator to the 100th floor of the Starlight Tower.
According to Fangzheng's design, the entire Starlight Tower had 120 floors. Strictly speaking, the 100th floor was the complete construction of the Starlight Tower. The remaining 20 floors were equivalent to building a tower fortress with a courtyard on the roof platform. This was also where Semuria United Academy was located. After all, there were currently only a little more than 20 students and teachers here. So, Fangzheng simply divided a few areas on the top floor, bought some equipment, renovated and tidied it up, and that was it.
According to the procedure, after they arrived at the Starlight Tower, Fangzheng would ask each of them a routine question, such as why they were studying in this school, what thoughts and ideals they had, and after confirming that they had passed, they would be assigned rooms and have a rest. The next day would be the entrance ceremony and the official start of school …. Well, Fangzheng wasn't interested in the kind of thing where a leader spoke for half an hour and then the students had to stand in the field for three hours. Besides, there were only a dozen or so students, so it was meaningless to stand in a line, wasn't it?
Soon, Fangzheng welcomed his first student in his office — Princess Elfin.
"Long time no see, Your Highness Elfin."
"Just call me Elfin, Your Excellency Fangzheng. I'm just an ordinary student here."
"Very well, Elfin."
During the civil war, Fangzheng had interacted with Elfin many times, so he knew that this princess did not put on any airs and was very approachable. So, he didn't mind. He greeted her casually and began his routine questioning.
"So, what's your purpose in coming to this school? What's your plan? "
"I'm here on behalf of the Erebonian Empire to improve our relationship with Crosspel. I'm also very interested in the political ideas that you mentioned, Mr. Fangzheng, as well as Starlight Technology's …."
Upon hearing Fangzheng's question, Elfin's eyes lit up. She immediately chirped like a little bird. She looked like she was about to ride on top of me …. No, my curiosity is written all over my face.
After listening to Elfin's answer, Fangzheng nodded in satisfaction. Elfin did not evade her mission. After all, as a princess, she must be acting on behalf of the Empire. Coming here could strengthen the relationship between the Empire and Crosspel, and also cooperate with Fangzheng's Starlight Technology. Fangzheng had no objection to this. He just nodded, took out a student ID and handed it over.
"Welcome to the school, Elfin."
The student ID of Semuria School was not ordinary. Not only was it equipped with a mobile phone-like wireless communication system, but it also had a conductive function and could even send text messages and video calls. Well, it was basically equivalent to Fangzheng's first smartphone in modern times.
In addition, the student ID of Semuria School had also been certified by various countries. Anyone with this student ID could enter any country in Western Samuria without a visa. This was also a benefit given by the Seven Luminaries Church. After all, according to Fangzheng's plan, these students would go to various countries for field visits and exercises in the future, so this level of authority was naturally indispensable.
"Thank you, Mr. Fangzheng."
Elfin took the student ID. After listening to Fangzheng's introduction, she flipped through the ID fondly and couldn't bear to part with it. Then, she bowed politely and left.
The second to enter was Elise Schwartz …. Well, she was also an acquaintance.
"Hello, Mr. Fangzheng. Long time no see."
Elise was as polite and courteous as she was in Fangzheng's memory. Fangzheng also asked her these questions as per usual. Elise hesitated for a moment in response to Fangzheng's question, then explained to Fangzheng embarrassedly.
According to Elyse, she and Elfin were both students of Saint Astraia, and they were very close. They were like best friends. This time, she came to Crosspel mainly because Elfin pestered her to come along. Elise couldn't refuse, so she came along in the end. Of course, her own interest in Crosspel and Starlight Technology was also one of the reasons.
Fangzheng also asked about her brother. Elfin said that her brother had gone to Tolz Academy to study …. She also said that her brother was fine after that and that there was nothing wrong with him. She thanked Fangzheng for his concern.
After Elise was Laura S. Arsaïd. She naturally knew Fangzheng. After all, they had met when Fangzheng brought Alisa and Ling on a trip. The latter came here mainly to hone her strength. She had also heard about the rumor that Fangzheng defeated the Scarlet Knight God. In addition, her father admitted that he was far inferior to Fangzheng, so she decided to come to Semuria Academy to experience for herself how strong Fangzheng was.
Fangzheng didn't really care about it. He just smiled and let it go.
As for Emma …. things were a little interesting. According to her ….
"Did Roselia ask you to come?"
Hearing Emma's answer, Fangzheng could not help but look at her curiously. The latter nodded.
"Yes, yes, it was my grandmother who told me about Semuria Academy and asked me to apply to come here …. As for why, I'm not very clear …."
"Why didn't she come herself? With that appearance of hers, it shouldn't be a problem for her to sneak in as a student."
"Ahahaha …."
Faced with Fangzheng's ridicule, Emma was speechless and could only smile bitterly.
After greeting the four people he knew, Fangzheng met the fifth student of the Empire – Miaojie Ygritte. Judging from her appearance, she looked like a gentle, well-educated and somewhat mischievous noble lady. She introduced herself as the granddaughter of Count Ygritte of Lamar. She came here to increase her knowledge and find a chance of survival in the turbulent future of the Empire.
After all, after the civil war, Duke Cain was arrested, Duke Albareya was executed in public, and the noble forces were almost wiped out by the Prime Minister of Iron and Blood, Osborn. As a noble child, it was not surprising that Miaojie had such thoughts and foresight, but Fangzheng still felt that she was hiding some secrets …. But it did not matter.
As for the last one, Altina O 'Brien, she was a silent girl with long silver hair. Her self-introduction was very straightforward. She was sent by the Empire's Military Intelligence Bureau to carry out surveillance and provide nearby assistance. To be honest, this was the first time Fangzheng had seen a spy who self-destructed on the spot. However, it didn't matter. Regardless of whether the spy was honest or not, how could he do anything if he landed in Fangzheng's hands?
So, Fangzheng said a few words to her with a smile, then handed her his student card and let her leave the office.
The student from the Empire had come to an end. The next person Fangzheng wanted to meet was Fina's younger sister – Liz Aljeant.
Fangzheng still had some impression of this girl. If he remembered correctly, this Liz should be the girl who was captured by the hunters in the Purple Garden's house and sealed in the underground. At that time, Fangzheng did not have a deep impression of her because she was unconscious the whole time and did not say much to Fangzheng, so Fangzheng wanted to see what kind of person this nun named Liz was.
In any case, she was Fina's younger sister, so she should not be much worse than her elder sister.
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