The office was completely silent.
Vice-Principal Chrissy carried a wooden box and gently placed it on the table.
This wooden box had a unique design. It looked simple yet exquisite, and one could tell at a glance that it was very valuable.
"Click —"
She gently unlocked the box and slowly opened the lid, revealing a sparkling and translucent crystal ball inside.
Vice-Principal Chrissy's expression became more dignified. She held the crystal ball with both hands and used the small brush in the wooden box to carefully wipe off the dust on its surface. Only then did she solemnly place it on the table.
Her ritualistic action also made Xu Sili cautious.
He was still sitting at the head of the table, but he no longer put his feet on the table. Instead, he sat upright and still with a solemn expression.
Si Sheng and Li Zheyu were separated behind him, and their gazes also fell on the crystal ball.
Sunlight shone in from the window and fell on the white and translucent crystal ball, refracting multicolored rays of light.
Su Lin stared at the crystal ball in a daze. For a moment, he forgot his fear, leaving only a heart full of longing and a trace of uncontrollable nervousness.
The moment to decide his future was about to arrive.
After Vice-Principal Chrissy placed the crystal ball properly, she stood sideways.
Xu Sili then threw the [Detection] spell over.
[Elemental Crystal Ball]
Description: A crystal ball used to test elemental affinity. When the tester places both hands on it, the crystal will show the colors of each elemental system.
Note: The tester needs to have at least 500 magical points to use it.
Hmm? Xu Sili blinked.
The tester needs to have at least 500 magical points to use it?
500 magical points, according to the formula he discovered, required 10 points of intelligence.
In other words, even if one had elemental affinity, without 10 points of intelligence, one would not be able to use the crystal ball to test talent?
But … this was not right!
Xu Sili looked at Vice-Principal Justin and asked, "Vice-Principal, does everyone use the crystal ball to test their talent?"
"Your Majesty, the crystal ball is mainly used to test one's spiritual talent. If there is no reaction from the crystal ball, the second round of the warrior system test will be carried out."
Dean Justin replied respectfully.
Xu Sili nodded. Snow Roland's memory of the test was already fuzzy. After all, he was only five years old at that time.
"Then how does the Warrior Department test?"
Dean Justin replied, "As everyone knows, the difference between the Martial Arts Department and the Mental Arts Department is that the Martial Arts Department can absorb elements and use them to temper the body, releasing powerful martial skills."
"Children with Warrior talent will unconsciously absorb elemental energy."
"Although the amount of Elemental Energy absorbed is very small and mostly condensed on the surface of the skin, Elementalists who are one-star and above can sense it."
"So, the talent of the Warrior Department is personally tested by the teachers of the academy?" Xu Sili concluded.
"That's right. The Martial Arts Department is simpler. There's no need to rely on a crystal ball," said Dean Justin. "The mind, on the other hand, is very mysterious. It's not something that can be measured by human strength."
Xu Sili began to understand.
The spiritual talent had to be measured with a tool, which was this crystal ball. It would filter out the children who had 10 points of intelligence at the age of five.
As for the remaining children who did not reach 10 points of intelligence and were tested to have an affinity with elements, they would be simply and crudely assigned to the Warrior Department.
Regardless of which Element they were gifted in, even if they were Elementalists with Spirit Element talents, their bodies had the ability to absorb elements. This was something that Xu Sili had personally experienced.
Therefore, the results of the test by the teachers of the Warrior Department were not necessarily accurate.
Using this method, it was no wonder that there were so few spiritual Elementalists and that every one of them was a genius.
After all, a five-year-old with 10 points of intelligence was considered to be an outstanding talent. As long as they continued to work hard, their future achievements would not be low.
However, those children with less than 10 points of intelligence were unlucky. For example, Su Lin. He estimated that his intelligence attribute was slightly lower when he was five years old, so the crystal ball did not respond and he was assigned to the Warrior Department.
However, in reality, his talent leaned towards the spiritual talent. He had been using the martial arts method to cultivate, so his progress was slow for many years.
Not only was it a waste of resources, but it also led others astray.
Looking at Su Lin's sullen and depressed appearance, it was obvious that he did not have a good time in the academy.
And how many examples like him were there?
Xu Sili frowned and muttered to himself as he placed his hands on the crystal ball.
A faint purple light emerged from the crystal ball.
Spiritual talent! And it was the rarest sound element!
Dean Justin and Vice Dean Chrissy were stunned. When His Majesty said that he wanted to test the talent, they did not take it to heart.
After all, when His Majesty was five years old, it was Dean Justin who tested him personally …
In the next moment, Dean Justin's knees went soft and he almost knelt on the ground.
"Your Majesty …"
How could this be?
He could swear that thirteen years ago, when he tested His Majesty when he was still a little prince, he did not fake anything. At that time, the Third Prince really did not have any talent as an Elementalist!
Xu Sili glanced at him and smiled.
Adhering to the traditional philosophy of respecting the old and loving the young, he said, "Li Zheyu, bring a chair for the dean. The old man can barely stand."
On the way to Mercenary Town today, Li Zheyu had already known that His Majesty had an Elemental Talent. At that time, he did not take it to heart. Now that he saw the dean's reaction, he realized something.
Yes, His Majesty did not seem to have an Elemental Talent before, so why did he have one now?
He had a strange expression, but he did not dare to disobey. He hurriedly brought a chair for Dean Justin to sit down.
Dean Justin wanted to decline, but he really could not stand it. Moreover, this was a seat bestowed by the new Emperor. If he refused, it would be disrespectful.
Thus, he sat down with trepidation, raised his head, and looked at the Emperor and the Marshal behind the desk.
The two most powerful people in the Roland Empire were in front of him.
One of them was standing, while the other was sitting. Sunlight shone through the stained glass window behind them, coating them with a faint halo, forming a very visual impact.
Although they did not say a word, it gave the dean a great deal of psychological pressure.
So much so that for a very long time, every time he thought of this scene, he would still feel a lingering fear.
The old man opened his mouth, wanting to defend himself, but Xu Sili raised his hand to stop him and looked at Su Lin.
"Su Lin, come here."
Suddenly hearing his name, Su Lin, who had been quietly waiting and trying to reduce his presence, couldn't help but tremble.
He was just an ordinary student. He never thought that one day, he would be able to meet so many important people.
Dean Justin … Captain Li Zheyu … the Marshal … and His Majesty the Emperor!
Because he did not believe in fate, because he was unwilling, he tried to find a way to find the Vice Dean. This was already his greatest struggle against fate.
Until just now, when he stood here, he realized how stupid and lucky he was to have stopped the Vice Dean.
If it was not for His Majesty's kindness, he was afraid that now …
"Su Lin." The young man's voice sounded again.
When Su Lin realized that his mind had wandered, his face couldn't help but turn pale. He hurriedly walked forward.
"G-greetings, Your Majesty!"
He bowed, but because he was too nervous, the young man bumped into the desk in front of him with a bang, giving Xu Sili a fright.
The other people present were also somewhat speechless.
Vice Dean Chrissy inwardly shook her head. This child … his psychological quality was too poor! How shameful!
Tears welled up in Su Lin's eyes. He felt extremely ashamed and humiliated.
"So-sorry …"
He straightened his back. He didn't care about the bump on his forehead and bowed his head in apology.
Xu Sili glanced at his red and swollen forehead, but didn't say anything. He said warmly, "Put your hands on the crystal ball."
Su Lin secretly looked up. He saw that Xu Sili's expression was calm, as if nothing had happened just now. He felt a little better in his heart. In addition to his reverence for His Majesty, he also felt gratitude.
He took a step forward and placed his trembling hands on the crystal ball.
A faint green light slowly emerged from the inside of the crystal ball and finally filled the entire sphere.
At this moment, Vice Dean Chrissy's eyes widened again.
Su Lin really did have a spiritual-type innate talent!
That was the wood element, there was no mistake!
"How could this be …" she murmured. Her long-established beliefs were violently impacted.
If His Majesty hadn't come today, if His Majesty hadn't agreed to Su Lin's retest, wouldn't this child's innate talent have been buried?
Moreover, it was … buried by her own hands.
This realization caused Vice Dean Chrissy's face to instantly lose all color.
Su Lin had actually always wanted to transfer to another faculty. He had started making a fuss last year. Some teachers had come to complain to her, but she didn't take it to heart.
After all, the crystal ball's test had never been wrong in so many years.
However … at this moment, as she looked at the crystal ball that was emitting a faint green light, Vice Dean Chrissy's beliefs collapsed.
Could she really have been wrong?
After the shock passed, there was a strong sense of lingering fear and guilt.
If His Majesty hadn't been there … If His Majesty hadn't been there …
"Su Lin, look, I said you had a spiritual-type innate talent, wasn't I?" Xu Sili slightly curved his lips and said in a soft voice.
Su Lin stared blankly at the crystal ball. It wasn't until the clear voice of a youth rang out that he regained his wits.
He raised his head mechanically, and the tears that had been accumulating in his eyes slid down. But in the next moment, he smiled again.
"Yes!" The youth nodded heavily.
That's right, he had proven himself!
He had finally proven that he possessed spiritual-type innate talent. He wasn't trash, he wasn't a vermin that only knew how to waste resources. He had merely … gone in the wrong direction.
The gloominess that had accumulated in his heart for so long vanished like smoke in thin air.
Su Lin was suddenly enlightened, and there seemed to be some changes in his temperament.
[Ding. Su Lin's favorability has increased to [Sworn Loyalty], Roland Empire diehard fan + 1]
Xu Sili blinked. He wasn't surprised that Su Lin's favorability had increased, but he was surprised that …
This unlucky child had actually leveled up!
Yes, just now, Su Lin had suddenly leveled up twice. His intelligence had increased by a full three points, and his spirit attribute had probably increased as well.
Because he had now become a diehard fan, Xu Sili could see his attribute panel. This child's spirit attribute had already reached 15 points.
He was only level 4, but it was already as much as level 5 himself.
This was also the first time Xu Sili had seen an NPC leveling up.
Indeed, they couldn't use EXP to take shortcuts like him, but with a good foundation, when they had an epiphany, they might not be much slower than him.
This gave him a sense of urgency in his heart.
But …
Su Lin was now one of his people, so naturally, the stronger he was, the better. Even if he couldn't compare to some of the old guys now, who knew what the future would be like?
Speaking of which, how many talents like Su Lin were there in the academy that were buried? If …
Xu Sili stared at Su Lin, but he was already thinking a lot in his mind.
Then, the more he looked at him, the more satisfied he felt.
Wood talent, although it wasn't a strong battle talent, but …
He could be a farmer!
For an old antique like Justin, he had to use threats and promises to make him build a house. But it was different for a student like Su Lin who had taken the wrong path!
They couldn't reach the level of one star to begin with, and after they graduated, they would just be slackers in the local guard army. They might as well help him with construction.
And …
Looking at Su Lin's black hair and black eyes, it was obvious that he had a racial talent. It would be a pity if he didn't farm.
How could he do something like burying a talent?
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