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The 184th chapter "Spirit of Sharing" (Looking for monthly votes)
The establishment of the Empire's Magic Academy has officially been put on the agenda.
The location of the Magic Academy was decided a few months ago. The future Magic Academy will be built in a military fortress not far from the Citadel in the southwest of the capital. This military fortress has been built for decades and its original purpose was to protect the capital. However, with the construction of the Citadel, its usage rate has greatly decreased. Aside from the annual spring drill, this military fortress is basically in a semi-idle state.
There were many reasons for choosing this place as the location of the Magic Academy, but the most important one was to save money. The Empire's finances aren't that great. If they were to build a new Magic Academy, it would create a huge additional expenditure. Therefore, using a ready-made military fortress is undoubtedly a good choice.
Moreover, the location of the Magic Academy is far away from the capital and the Magician's Guild. However, there are nearly 20,000 soldiers stationed nearby, and the Citadel is nearby. Such considerations must have come from Prince Son.
The original drill ground in the military fortress was planted with large patches of green and flowerbeds. Inside, the rows of permanent barracks were transformed into school buildings.
As a Magic Academy, a place to cultivate magic talents for the Empire, and for the sake of confidentiality, an additional 1000 soldiers were added to protect the place.
In such a fortress that can accommodate tens of thousands of soldiers, there were less than 200 people in the beginning.
The one hundred students were finally decided upon after a fierce competition between all sides of the Empire. For this competition, Du Wei didn't participate. He was more than happy to stay out of it. In the end, the Magician's Guild got 30 spots. As for the royal family, Prince Son directly selected 40 of the most loyal members of the royal family.
The last 30 spots were sent by the military.
The Magician's Guild took 30%, the Imperial Family took 40%, and the military took 30%.
According to the secret agreement between these parties, this ratio will be used in the future.
As for other matters regarding the establishment of the Magic Academy, the Imperial Family and the Magician's Guild once again went through a fierce competition.
The Magician's Guild hopes to turn this Magic Academy into a place to cultivate "traditional" Magicians. What was a traditional magician?
To put it simply, he was arrogant, honorable, had the dignity of a mage, had a high status, was mysterious, and … old-fashioned.
Of course, this evaluation came from Prince Son's mouth, and he was very dissatisfied with it. Because in this Prince Regent's plan, the establishment of this magic academy wasn't to train a new batch of "Master Magicians"! The imperial army and the royal family needed a group of magicians to serve them! Not a group of old masters who needed to be held high above!
In the past, in order to recruit a mage, the noble families would not hesitate to spend a large amount of wealth. Some of the noble families even had to be polite to those mages, or even grovel before them, in order to gain the favor of those mages.
But for Prince Son, this is something he absolutely cannot allow!
"What I want is not a bunch of masters! What I want is a group of people who can serve the empire! "
However, Prince Son's point of view was opposed by the Magician's Guild. This is because the Magician's Guild believes that such a move would damage the prestige of the Magician. In their view, a mage should be high above the masses.
Under the collision of these two viewpoints, Du Wei quietly entered the palace one day and gave Prince Son an idea.
"Why is the status of a mage so high? Why are they so high above the masses? That's because there are too few mages on the continent right now. If there were as many mages as there are Knight …. "Du Wei said:" When I was in the slave market, I saw a lot of low level warriors standing there looking for a job. They are not farmers, nor are they poor people, nor are they homeless, nor are they beggars. Each of them is at least a low level warrior! But their lives are worse than the dignity of a beggar. This is because there are too many warriors on the continent right now! If the number of mages reaches a certain level, then mages won't be rare anymore. "
"But the establishment of the magic academy should be able to greatly alleviate this problem." Prince Son said: "With the establishment of the magic academy, there will be a large number of mages coming out of the academy in the future."
"This is far from enough." Du Wei shook his head: "Fundamentally speaking, I think there is a big problem with the way mages are trained."
Next, Du Wei's point of view was met with Prince Son's approval.
"For a long time now, the mages have only accepted a personal disciple, so the door is very tight. It can even be said that every mage keeps their knowledge of magic strictly confidential and would never easily let outsiders know. More importantly, I feel that there is a big flaw in the current profession of mage, and that is … … There is no correct distinction between 'user' and 'researcher'. "
"Every mage spends most of their life researching, researching, and exploring the mysteries of magic. But the problem was … because they all kept their research to themselves and kept it strictly confidential, there was very little communication between Mages. The result is a ridiculous phenomenon: Many mages may spend their entire life researching the same thing as other mages! Many mages spend their entire life researching the same thing, but they only achieve the same result. This is too wasteful. What we need is a large number of people who know how to use magic, not a group of researchers. In my opinion, researchers are necessary, but there is no need for every mage to play the role of a researcher. Most people only need to know how to use magic. "
This is a very simple truth. Just like in Du Wei's previous life, any middle school student would know about Newton's law of universal gravitation. Everyone only needs to learn and know how to use this law … … But there is no need for every student to discover this law by themselves, right?
As long as they learn how to use it! If the students were to spend half their life researching this law like Newton … …
Humph … … In Du Wei's view, this is also a big restriction on the number of mages.
The correct way to popularize this law is: You don't need to research it, you only need to master how to use it.
Everyone knows that one plus one equals two, but there is no need for everyone to delve into the "Goldbach's conjecture", right?
But now magicians had a phenomenon that Duwei felt was absurd: Even if it was a low level magician, when learning some low level magic spells, they had to rely on themselves to study the mystery of these spells, including how to reduce some of the notes that could be omitted and so on … In fact, their teachers might have already mastered these skills, but those magicians would never easily tell their own results to anyone, even their own disciples! They would rather bring it into the coffin!
Du Wei spent the entire afternoon explaining this truth to Prince Son. He also tried to use some simple words to explain the universal education model he knew from his previous life. Prince Son's eyes lit up as he listened. In the end, he slapped the table and stood up. Looking at the excited expression on his face, he even wanted to hug and kiss Du Wei.
But the next problem is: How to get the current mages to contribute their research results?
After that, Du Wei and Prince Son studied for a long time.
For a mage, what do they value the most?
Money? No, every mage already has a considerable amount of wealth. The magic crystals and gems in their hands may be treasures in the eyes of ordinary people, but to a mage, they are only magic materials.
Women? Even more not … … Mages focus on magic research, they don't have time to waste on such things.
Power? Still not.
In the end, Du Wei came to a conclusion: Status and reputation!
Mages are very conscious of their status. Many times, they would deliberately put on airs when being recruited by the rich and powerful. This is because they believe that if they were so easily recruited, then it would be beneath their status. Status is very important to a mage.
And reputation is even more important to a mage.
Du Wei added a vicious statement. In his view, most of the mages in this world are very "pretentious".
Most of them are like this.
When he said this, he even forgot that he and Prince Son are both mages.
Mages like to be high and mighty, like to put on airs, and like to put on airs. They like to put on an unapproachable appearance. They have a strange temperament (or at least they pretend to be strange). They yearn for great fame, but at the same time, they pretend to be indifferent.
If this isn't pretentious, then what is?
"So, if they want fame, then we will give them fame. If they want status, then we will give them status!" Du Wei laughed: "This may be able to attract some mages to contribute their research results. We can organize these research results into a set of fixed things and give it to the students. They don't need to study it from scratch, they just need to learn how to use it. "
Therefore, on the day of the establishment of the magic academy, the current ruler of the empire, Prince Son, personally came to the opening ceremony and personally inscribed the name "Imperial Magic Academy" on the wall outside. – This was also Du Wei's suggestion.
Then in front of the first batch of students, more than a dozen court mages, and many mages from the Magician's Guild, Prince Son suddenly announced an unexpected matter:
"At the same time as the establishment of the magic academy, a new organization for mages was also announced: The Imperial Magic Society!"
Nominally, the Imperial Magic Society belongs to the magic academy. The difference between this association and the Magic Union is that it's not a strict organization that regulates or regulates the Magicians. It's more relaxed and doesn't have any restrictions on the Magicians.
The so-called "Society" is mainly for the mages to conduct academic discussions and exchange their research results in the field of magic. And the Society will give out commendations and rewards to the mages who produce research results.
The rewards are not calculated in gold coins … …
In a very eye-catching corridor behind the square of the magic academy, there is a wall made of pure jade. At the first position of the wall, there is a striking sculpture.
This is a half-length sculpture of an Old Magician. The facial features are vivid and lifelike. Wearing a snow white robe, a very elegant smile, and even the fine wrinkles on his face are exceptionally clear.
Below the sculpture, there is a pure gold plate engraved with a few lines of words:
"Cecilius Jacques Gandorf (Imperial Magic Year 710 – Imperial Magic Year 960), renowned throughout the continent as a Magister. His main contributions: Discovered six ways to hatch dragon eggs, discovered thirteen types of rare magic plants, improved seven intermediate magic spells, and created a new advanced magic spell. Thank you for Master Gandorf's contribution so that future generations can learn from his research results. "
This statue of Gandalf, along with the gold plate depicting some of his life stories, is placed at the entrance of this jade corridor. Behind them, the 300-meter-long corridor was still empty. There were plenty of empty seats left!
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"… … The establishment of this society is not responsible for restricting mages. This is purely an organization for academic discussion and exchange." Standing on the high platform, Prince Son's face carried his characteristic smile: "Any Magician can apply to join the association without having to pay any membership fee. There's no need to make any contributions to the association. Of course … … this is not absolute. As long as you join the society, you will be able to access the research results of other mages. Of course, there are conditions. For example, in the early stages of the establishment of the society, we would like to thank Master Du Wei and Master Vivian. Both of them are the disciples of the late Magister Gandorf. They have already set an example by contributing some of the research results of Master Gandorf. Every new member, if you are willing, can also contribute some of your research results. Then, you can access any information that is currently stored in the society … … including Master Gandorf's. This is the spirit of our magic society: Sharing! "
The audience was in an uproar!
Especially those mages!
Being able to access the research results left behind by Master Gandorf? This was a condition that was extremely tempting to mages!
Subsequently, Prince Son announced some of the details of the magic society's "sharing".
In the early stages, the research results of Gandorf contributed by Du Wei and Vivian have been divided into five levels, from one star to five stars.
In the future, as long as new magicians contributed their research results, they would be evaluated by a few senior and famous magicians invited to evaluate their stars. For example, if one's contribution received a three-star rating, then one would be given three chances to "share" the research results. That way, one would be able to access any research results that were below the three-star rating. Of course, there were only three chances (three for a three-star, four for a four-star, and one for a one-star). If you want to access more information, then you must contribute your own research results.
The only exception was that if the research results you contributed were evaluated as five stars, then you would receive lifetime access to all the information in the Institute at any time for the rest of your life!
Every magician is secretly calculating that if they can get their hands on the results of Master Gandalf's research, even if only a small part of it is preserved in the academy, then it would still be of great value to their own magical strength! If that's the case … … Taking out a bit of their own research results as an exchange … … Is worth it!
After all, those are the results of Master Gandorf's research!
Moreover, as more and more mages join the society, they will be able to get their hands on more research results!
Looking at the eager expression on the faces of the mages below, Prince Son was very satisfied. Gratefully looking at Du Wei, he then continued to announce: "The second rule of the society is: We will invite several famous and powerful mages to serve as our consultants. And these consultants will evaluate the research results of each mages. Finally, every mages that have contributed research results that meet the requirements … … "Speaking up to here, Prince Son pointed to the long corridor:" Then, your portrait and your life's great deeds will be placed there! Together with the late Master Gandorf, you will receive the admiration of future generations. Even after hundreds of years, your glorious image will still be preserved there! "
Placed together with … … Master Gandorf's portrait?
Even more mages' hearts are already stirring!
Then, doesn't this mean that in this corridor, they are already qualified to be listed together with Gandorf?
What kind of glory is this?
Unlike the surprised, excited, or hesitant expressions on the faces of the other mages.
On the other hand, Doug Yago, the president of the Magician's Guild, had a gloomy face. Looking at the Regent on the stage, his eyes were full of worry.
"The third rule of the academy is … …" Prince Son deliberately paused for a moment before slowly continuing: "Before the establishment of this academy, how many students can inherit the great achievements of a magician? One? Two? Or three or five? Then from now on, this phenomenon will change! The research results that you have contributed to the society, we will divide them into the most basic content according to the level and teach them to the students of the magic academy! Then in the future, it can be foreseen that the new generation of mages on the continent, as long as they are from this academy, they will learn the results of your research! Each of them can be regarded as your disciple, and each of them will remember your great name and your great contribution to magic! What is certain is that even after hundreds of years, your name will still be firmly recorded in the books and in the hearts of all mages! "
Even Mage Leonid, who was standing next to Chairman Dorgan, was swayed by this last temptation!
This guy who looks like a creditor can't help but have his eyes lit up!
How many people in this world can't have a good reputation? Except for those true saints who don't care about fame and fortune. But most people, after all, don't have the quality of a saint.
Even if they can't go down in history, they will still go down in infamy! — — This is in line with the way most people think!
And now, even if the mages on the continent are famous for a while, how many people will remember them after their death? Even if it's Gandorf, no matter how great he is, after a hundred years, not many people will remember him except for his disciples.
But if it's like what Prince Son said, then it's completely different!
In the future, every mage will learn the results of "my" research, and they will firmly remember my name! Even after a few hundred years … … or even a thousand years! The mages on this continent will still remember my name!
Mages don't have many pursuits in their life. Money, women, and power … … Then, status and fame are the only things they pursue!
"Finally, the last important thing I want to announce is … …" Prince Son deliberately paused for a moment. When everyone's attention was focused on him, he announced with a smile: "As everyone knows, this year is the 960th year of the Roland Empire. But from now on, the magic academy and magic society will treat this year as an important coordinate in history! From this year onwards, we will call it the 'First Year of the Magic Era'. Our magic society will be preparing to compile a book called 'The History of the Magic Era'. From this year onwards, every mage who has contributed to the magic society will have their name written in this book! Of course, the first to be included in the history of the Magic Era was our late Master Gandalf. As for the next name … it could very well be anyone present here. This book will be continuously compiled and added as a record of the continent's magic civilization! Furthermore, the Magic Academy would make "The History of the Magic Era" a compulsory course! Every student must learn the history of the Magic Era! "
The sun on the opening day gently sprinkled on Prince Son's face. His unique personality and charisma were unreservedly displayed. Most of the mages present were tempted!
What does a person live for? If you can leave your name in this world and let countless future generations admire you … … Such a temptation, how many people can resist?
Du Wei's series of plans does not intend to capture all the mages in one fell swoop. But conservatively speaking, as long as he can move the hearts of half of the mages … … then he can lay a good foundation for the magic society's early stages! With the gradual development, there will surely be a glorious day!
And from the looks of it, it's not just a small portion that is tempted.
In the end, Prince Son quietly threw out a seemingly ordinary thing, but it can be said to be a 'trump card'!
"From today onwards, every student of the magic academy will automatically obtain the qualification of a basic member of the magic society after graduation. Moreover, the magic society allows for dual identities. In other words, we don't care if you are a member of any other organization. You can join the magic society because we are purely an academic organization. "
Chairman Dorgan's heart sank to the bottom of the valley!
Every student will automatically become a member of the magic society after graduation?
Hell! Then many years later, how many mages will become members of the magic society!
When that time comes, what will my Magician's Guild amount to?
After Prince Son finished his speech, when he walked past President Dorgan, the president couldn't help but whisper: "Your Highness, about this new society ….. I don't think you've mentioned it to me before."
Prince Son smiled with a selfless look: "Dear Chairman, this is a good thing for the promotion of magic. I believe you won't object, right?"
Chairman Doug gritted his teeth. He really can't object to this sentence. However, after thinking for a while, he slowly said: "Then, my question is, who will be the president of this new magic society? I think we should invite a Great Magician who is recognized as a person of virtue and prestige to take up the role. "
Hearing this, Du Wei secretly laughed in his heart.
This Mr. Chairman can't hold it in anymore! These words are already very explicit!
The Great Magician who was recognized as a person of virtue and prestige?
Humph, on the continent, aside from the late Master Gandalf, who else can be recognized as the most respected Great Magician if not the chairman himself?
But don't even think about it!
Prince Son faintly smiled and said: "Mr. President, that was indeed my original plan. But after some consideration, I came to the conclusion that since this is a newly established organization, and one that is completely free for academic discussion, there is no need for a 'President' position in this new organization. In the early stages of the society, there will be a group of mages forming a committee to carry out some basic management. As for the candidates to enter the committee … … "
Doug Doug's eyebrows twitched.
"The candidates, I think they should be selected according to the 'spirit of sharing' of the society. In other words, they should be evaluated according to their contribution! Therefore, I believe that only those who have contributed to the society are eligible to enter the committee. So, at present, the only candidates in the early stages are the disciples of Master Gandorf: Du Wei and Miss Vivian. Oh right, Miss Vivian, you must have met her before. Just a few years ago, her magician's badge was personally issued by you. "
Just when Doug Doug Doug frowned and was about to object – Of course he has to object! Such a magic society, how can they let two children be the committee members!
"Of course, there can't only be two candidates for the committee." Prince Son smiled: "Fortunately, there isn't much management work in the early stages, only some compilation work. But from now on … … The increase in committee members will depend on contribution! Only those who have contributed to the magic society are eligible to be selected. So … … "
The meaning behind his words is very simple.
If you want to insert someone, it's very simple. First, contribute some magic research results!
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It's worth mentioning that many, many years later, in the history of the empire, this day will be marked as the "First Year of the Magic Era". And the historian's record of this day is very objective:
"Originally, it was thought that the establishment of the Magic Academy would break the monopoly of magic on the continent. But now it seems that the establishment of the Magic Academy is only the beginning. But the establishment of this new organization, the 'Magic Society', finally formed a new structure and officially broke the monopoly of magic on the continent for thousands of years! A free and new organization full of spirit, standing tall on the continent. "
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On the second day of the opening of the Magic Academy, the Magic Society received applications from six mages. Although the highest rank among the six mages was only an intermediate mage, this is still a good start. The six mages contributed some of their research results and received different ranks.
After receiving the right to share the knowledge, they all chose to look up Gandorf's research results according to their rank. And the result was that everyone was very satisfied.
This signal made the other mages feel relieved. After all, there were some who were skeptical about this. Who knows if this "Magic Society" is using Gandorf's name to cheat them of their research results?
With the good start of the six mages, more and more mages applied to become members in the next few days.
And on the fifth day, two heavyweights joined, solidifying the foundation of this new organization!
The oldest disciple of Master Gandorf, the deaf mage Ilnes, became the sixteenth member of the Magic Society. And because of his contribution, he immediately became one of the committee members of the Magic Society.
And the other person who joined was Master Alley! He contributed a few precious potion formulas and a few new magic gems. At the same time, he immediately became a committee member.
The addition of these two heavyweights strengthened the confidence of the other mages.
And on the tenth day, an important event happened!
In the Magician's Guild, Chairman Doug Yago's most trusted partner, Leonid, who looked like a creditor, finally couldn't resist the temptation of being immortalized and joined the Magic Society!
It was understandable, after all, he was already more than a hundred years old, who knows how long he could live. And in the Magician's Guild, with the existence of Doug Yago, it was unlikely that he would become the chairman. And leaving his name after death seemed to be his only goal.
On the afternoon of Leonid's announcement of joining the Magic Society. Something unknown happened in the office of Chairman Doug Yago.
The chairman, who usually paid attention to his appearance, angrily smashed his desk. In his anger, he almost destroyed his office with fire magic.
"This is betrayal! Naked betrayal!! "The chairman's face was ferocious as he roared.
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In the early days of the Magic Society, the committee members responsible for managing the Magic Society were as follows:
Mage Du Wei (Magic Potion Master, Magic Scholar, disciple of the late Master Gandorf), Mage Vivian (Eighth level Mage, disciple of the late Master Gandorf), Mage Ilnes (Ninth level Mage, disciple of the late Master Gandorf), Mage Alley (Ninth level Mage, Magic Potion Master), Mage Leonid (Ninth level Mage) … … There was also a special committee member: Regent of the Empire, the future Emperor, Prince Son (Court Mage).
The addition of Prince Son wasn't strange at all. After taking control of the Court Mages, he easily handed over the research results of the Court Mages and smoothly entered the Magic Society's management committee.
The composition of this list was enough to convince all the Mages.
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(The volume of this chapter is enough to make up for three of the usual chapters. Hehe, let's consider it as a small token of appreciation for everyone. This month has been a pleasant surprise for me, a very pleasant surprise. I have no way to repay you. I've already considered the form of my outburst, and it's not too good. I'm worried that the outburst will affect the quality. However, I will do my best to write more chapters every day!! This is my promise! Whether or not I can get first place in the monthly votes, I will keep my promise this month! I will do what I say!
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