In the branch of the Congress of Magic on the Solars Archipelago in the Boundless Ocean …
Although the trauma of the middle-rank sorcerer's head being blown up in public had not been completely erased from Blake's head, nothing could stop him from listening to 'Arcana Voice' and 'News of the World', which were popular on the archipelago and even more popular than parties and balls.
"Good evening, everyone. This is' Allyn's Week in Review '. I am your old friend, Lark."
Listening to the clear and calm voice every night, Blake felt that he had really gained a new friend, a friend whom he could listen to in peace at night, a friend whom he had never met but felt familiar with.
Lark reviewed the major news one after another. Blake listened attentively, sometimes delighted by the progress of arcana studies, and sometimes worried about the gloomy situation in Holm.
"… Over the past couple of days, unprecedented upsurge has taken place in Allyn. Countless apprentices and sorcerers have submitted their resumes to the Atom Institution and flooded to the eighteenth floor of the Allyn magic tower to take the written test and interview. According to the insider's description, the Atom Institution was crowded like an ocean in those days. She had only seen such a scene when the grand arcanists participated in an arcana meeting. They completely blocked the channels nearby. "
There was a hint of a smile in Lark's cold voice, especially when she mentioned 'insiders'.
"What resumes? Written test and interview? " Blake murmured to himself, somewhat at a loss, but the words' Atom Institution 'aroused his intense interest. That should be Mr. Lucien Evans' Atom Institution, right? Had he proposed a new theoretical system that would change the times again? No, with the participation of apprentices and sorcerers, it should be something else.
Lark went on, "Many of the listeners who are not in Allyn don't know what happened yet. So, I'll briefly review the matter. On July 3, the Atom Institution issued an 'apprentice recruitment mission'. They are going to hire ten apprentice-level assistants to help the arcanists in the institution with their experiments."
"What is strange is that the Atom Institution adopted a very special way of recruitment. You need to obtain a resume in which you have to fill in your name, age, faction, and the assessment of your magic school, as well as your magic image. Then, after screening, some of the excellent candidates will be selected for the interview …"
Blake could no longer hear what Lark said next. His head was humming, and the sentences such as' Atom Institution 'and' ten apprentice-level assistants' seemed to have turned into surging tides that crashed into his head nonstop.
"The Atom Institution is in need of apprentice-level assistants?"
"If I can join the Atom Institution and participate in the cutting-edge studies in the microscopic domain, it won't be long before I can improve both my arcana and magic level!"
"It's over, it's over. Their interviews should be over …"
In Blake's opinion, if the Atom Institution wanted apprentice-level assistants, there would be a long line outside of Allyn. Of course, that was also the case in reality. However, in his opinion, shouldn't the magic school recommend the elite apprentices or take care of the juniors of the senior-rank sorcerers that they were familiar with? But they had publicly announced the mission!
"It is said that Mr. Lucien Evans is a man of integrity and rigor in arcana. It must be his idea to choose the excellent candidates in a fair, open, and fair way …"
Many magic apprentices who were not very distinguished in the school would be better at arcana and magic than the elite apprentices because of their encounters. However, because of the gap at the beginning, they could not catch up in level, nor could they get more opportunities.
"That's the disadvantage of being far away from Allyn. Many things can't be known until they are too late. How frustrating …" Blake sighed in a low voice. Then, he focused his attention and listened to the Lark's voice again.
"… As far as we know, more than five hundred apprentices submitted their resumes on the same day. Almost eighty official sorcerers and middle-rank sorcerers were willing to join the Atom Institution as apprentices …"
Blake chuckled without joy. He thought the same when he heard the news just now. He planned to give up the treatment of official sorcerers and join the institution as an apprentice, even if it meant doing odd jobs.
It was said that Mr. Evans would hold a regular meeting every month. Even if he sat in, he would still learn a lot.
"… So far, the first round of resume screening, written examination, and interviews has been finished. Mr. Lucien Evans did not take part in it. Mr. Jerome and Mr. Rock were responsible for the whole process. According to their introduction, twenty-five qualified candidates have been selected. After the second round of recruitment, the final general interview will be conducted together. Mr. Evans will be responsible for it in person."
The … The second round? Blake almost jumped to his feet. So, there was still a chance?
Lark's clear voice came into his ears. "Here, I would like to remind the members of the branches and local magic organizations outside of Allyn that today is July 8th. On July 10th, six o 'clock in the evening, resume submission will end. The second round of written examination will begin on July 12th. If you are interested, please seize the time and come to Allyn."
"You are all members of the Congress of Magic. The Congress and the Atom Institution will treat you equally. The second round of recruitment was actually added by Mr. Evans specifically for you. He said that the sorcerers and apprentices outside of Allyn should not feel abandoned. "
Blake's eyes were slightly sour. He was rather touched. The sorcerers and apprentices in Allyn would never feel the pain of being forgotten by the Congress. Why did 'Arcana Voice' and 'News of the World' become popular entertainment on the island? Not only could they learn a lot from them and grasp the latest research trends, but they also provided a link to connect Allyn and the archipelago.
"Thank you, Mr. Evans. Thank you, Congress …"
"… You can ask your friends in Allyn to help you fill in and submit your resumes. I believe that the branches and local organizations must have electromagnetism messaging. If you don't have friends in Allyn, you can contact the Task Area of the Congress directly. This is how they contact you … You will not set off until you receive the invitation for the written examination. Do not paralyze the branches and organizations …" Lark's voice was so pleasant to Blake's ears.
Holding back his excitement, Blake finished listening to 'News of the World'. He waited anxiously for dawn, for nine o 'clock in the morning in Allyn.
When the sun was high in the sky, Blake hurried to the magic tower of the branch, ready to use the electromagnetism messaging device. As he expected, he was surprised to see a long line.
"What a bustling scene …"
Such a scene left an indelible impression on Blake, and he did not get the right to use it until the afternoon.
Blake was going to contact the person in charge of the Task Area, but a person that he had been dreaming about suddenly popped up in his heart. Therefore, he changed the person he contacted for some reason.
"Hello, who is this?" A very common female voice came over.
Blake took a deep breath and said, "It's me, Blake. Alfalia, are you alright? "
"I'm fine. How can I help you?" Asked Alfalia.
Weighing his tone, Blake asked, "Are you still in the Paphos County? Does it only take two to three hours to reach Allyn from there? "
"If you take the magic steam train, it will only take two hours and forty minutes. Blake, do you want me to fill in and submit your resume for you?" There was a hint of a smile in Alfalia's voice.
Blake asked in surprise, "How did you know?"
"Because I'm on the magic steam train to Allyn, also for the Atom Institution." Said Alfalia with a smile.
Blake scratched his head. "Then I'll need your help."
"Okay." After Alfalia's reply, the two of them fell into brief silence.
Then, Blake couldn't help but ask, "Are you not worried that something like that will happen again?"
Alfalia was born in a family of sorcerers and had inherited a huge fortune. Therefore, she could use the electromagnetism messaging device as a second-circle sorcerer. However, such a fortune, her strength, and her outstanding appearance made her the target of many bad-mannered middle-rank sorcerers. However, she was a tough person. She refused those people's offers and returned to her hometown in the Paphos County.
Alfalia smiled. "If I do, I can always give up. It's not like I can't experiment on my own after I leave the Atom Institution. Also, Mr. Evans is a man of integrity who has never been involved in any scandals. I trust his character very much."
Hearing the casual but firm words of his crush, Blake put on a smile. That was the Alfalia that he had always loved. Every time he thought about it, her appearance was very blurry, but that pair of bright eyes with a smile and determination were incomparably clear.
"I wish you success." Said Blake sincerely.
Alfalia smiled. "I wish you success too."
… …
Inside the Atom Institution, Lucien and a few students were discussing superconductivity, when Rock staggered in with a pale face, as if he were about to fall.
"Mr. Rock, what's wrong?" Asked Annick concernedly.
Rock said in grief, "I'm dying. I'm responsible for reviewing the resumes, the written test, the interviews, and I have to complete my experiments and magic structures. I feel that I'm going to my grave. There are so many faces in front of my eyes! Jerome, that asshole, only knows how to spend time with Vera! "
"It's your job that you took on happily. You can't blame anybody else." Lucien gloated and then left the experiment arrangements to Katrina and Layria. He walked past Rock leisurely and returned to the magic tower. After all, some experiments were not suitable to be done in the Atom Institution in front of everybody.
"My lord, today's Holm Weekly." Lucien had just greeted Pinocchio when Leo handed over the newspaper.
Lucien took a look. The headline on the front page was "Her Majesty the Queen Appoints a New Royal Archbishop."
Nodding slightly, Lucien was not surprised. Natasha had mentioned this to him on the phone the night before. She appreciated Richard's religious reform program very much, but she thought that it should be cautious because it was something that could drive the Church crazy.
"Sardes passed Natasha's request without any hindrance. Is his purpose really so simple?" Lucien walked to the library with the newspaper.
At this time, Pinocchio said loudly, "My lord, a guest has come to visit. His name is Arthur Doyle."
His voice echoed in the tower.
What could it be? Puzzled, Lucien asked Pinocchio to let Arthur in. Then he saw the round fatty approach with a fawning face. "Lucien, here is an invitation. Duke James will hold a party at his private manor tomorrow. He hopes that you can attend. Her Majesty the Queen will also visit his manor. "
After Prince Patrick's death, the fatty seemed to have lost his backbone. He was anxious all day and tried to get close to Duke James. However, after Natasha ascended the throne, especially after she celebrated Lucien's birthday, Arthur regained his vitality and walked with his head held high. However, when he saw Lucien, he could not help but lower his head.
Is this an opportunity for us to meet? Lucien's mood suddenly became very good. Although he could not do anything under the escort of the nobles, it was good enough to just meet.
So, Lucien nodded and agreed.
…
The night was dark. In a private villa.
The Duke of York looked at Count Baradei and said gloomily, "Her Majesty the Queen will visit James' manor tomorrow. What about the matter you mentioned last time?"
"There should be hope," Count Baradei answered vaguely.
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