On the Triumph Avenue in Renstadt, it was early evening. The warm wind of late spring was still slightly chilly at night, making the passersby tighten their collars.
Donnie pressed his black top hat and got off from the bright yellow bus. Walking on the street that was as bright as day, he walked to the 'Knowledge Bookstore' near the Triumph Square.
"Is' Herald of Arcana and Magic 'here for this week?" Donnie asked the bearded boss.
The boss who had dark yellow hair replied without raising his head, "No. Not in the future."
"Is that so …" Donnie did not sound surprised at all, as if he had seen it coming. He heaved a sigh, and intense sorrow spread out.
The boss finally raised his head and observed him with his owlish eyes. "What's there to feel sorry about? Ever since the magic stream screen was popularized into home TVs, and Ms. Heidi's artificial intelligence made breakthroughs, such a newspaper with questionable positioning in the first place will be suspended sooner or later. "
His weird pupils reflected a handsome young man who was about sixteen years old. He was in the prime of his life, but there was fatigue in his blue eyes, and depression could be seen on his face.
Donnie smiled bitterly. "I grew up reading 'Herald of Arcana and Magic'. It was it that guided me to pursue the essence of the world. For me, it is a beautiful memory and a part of my life that I will never forget."
The popularization of magic radios and home TVs, and the popularization of artificial intelligence, gave the citizens a lot more sources of information and significantly reduced their reliance on newspapers. Many ordinary people were less interested in the deeper and more sophisticated arcana theories because they seemed to have nothing to do with their lives. After all, they could still get the general understanding from mainstream newspapers, radios, and home TVs. Therefore, 'Herald of Arcana and Magic', which focused on arcana and magic, was unnecessary. Therefore, the number of subscriptions had plummeted.
The magic apprentices and arcanists, on the other hand, were unlikely to buy it. They had more professional academic journals, such as' Allyn Impression 'that was more suitable for them, and' News of the World '. Therefore, three years ago, starting from Year 21 of the Arcana Calendar, such newspapers were often suspended or closed down. He did not expect that' Herald of Arcana and Magic ', which symbolized the golden age of arcana and the beginning of the magic society, would be suspended today.
The boss of the bookstore pointed at the rows of bookshelves. "If you want to learn the fundamental arcana, there are many professional books here. If you want to know the latest trends in arcana studies, you can subscribe to 'Allyn Impression' or watch 'News of the World' every day. There's really no need to read 'Herald of Arcana and Magic' anymore."
Under the bright magic chandelier, the rows of books, either dark blue or dark blue, were emitting a strange brilliance. Donnie felt dizzy, and the veins on his forehead were slightly throbbing. "No need. I haven't even mastered my own books yet."
He came to the Triumph Square by public bus because 'Herald of Arcana and Magic' was no longer available near his school, but the 'Knowledge Bookstore' still had them. However, it had only been one month, and 'Herald of Arcana and Magic' had already run out of business.
The boss chuckled and looked at the badges of magic apprentices and trainee arcanists on the chest of Donnie's black suit, as well as a bright green coat of arms that had seven leaves on a black background. "You are a fifth-grade student of 'Nature's Heart', aren't you? There are only sixty-one days to go before the College Entrance Exam of Advanced Magic. Why are you here to buy 'Herald of Arcana and Magic'? You should be studying hard. "
The moment he heard 'College Entrance Exam of Advanced Magic', Donnie's facial muscles couldn't help but cramp. He was somewhat confused, agitated, and depressed. "It's the weekend today. There are no evening classes until eight o 'clock …"
He explained subconsciously. Then, he smiled in self-mockery. Why am I telling him that?
After twenty years of development, under the leadership of the Congress of Magic, a three-tier school system had been established on the entire continent, which consisted of elementary magic schools, alchemy schools, other professional schools, and advanced magic academies.
The former schools were mainly open to children and adults who needed education to eliminate illiteracy. After five years of basic education, the graduates would be admitted to the elementary magic schools and become magic apprentices or professional alchemists or other professions through tests that included spiritual power testing and basic arcana theories.
The elementary magic schools, on the other hand, had five years of courses, where the real basics of magic and arcana would be completed and the qualified magic apprentices and trainee arcanists would be raised. Eventually, the talents who passed the College Entrance Exam of Advanced Magic would be admitted to the major magic academies.
In the College Entrance Exam, those who had become official sorcerers would have a certain degree of bonus points.
Donnie was about to turn around, when the boss of the bookstore said with a smile, "I can see that you only have three badges issued by the school and no other magic items. Your family must not be rich. You'd better spend more time on your studies."
In such a school system, the magic items and drugs that could recover fatigue, keep the head clear, and improve the memory were favored by many students. They had to be wearing a "Lucidity Necklace" or an "Energy Ring".
Although those accessories and drugs could not be used in the real College Entrance Exam, they were of great help to their studies. Therefore, nobody would refuse them, unless they couldn't afford them at all.
Donnie's face immediately turned pale and then flushed. Embarrassed and angry, he turned around and was about to run away from the bookstore that had embarrassed him.
"I have a 'Lucidity Necklace' here. I can rent it to you for two months …" The boss' emotionless voice came into Donnie's ears, making him stop.
Then, he turned around abruptly and looked at the boss. "Why?"
Lucien's voice was both excited and suspicious. He glanced at the book on the bookshelf, Identification of Deceptive Magic Contracts, by Lucien Evans. Lucien thought to himself, Does it mean that I have to pay the price of my soul?
The boss chuckled. "I'm a loyal reader of 'Herald of Arcana and Magic' too, or I wouldn't have bought it until the end. So, when I see you, I feel that I see myself in the past … Why? Are you scared that I have other purposes? You can take the contract to the audit department in the city hall for verification. "
More or less relaxed, Donnie asked earnestly, "What price do I have to pay?"
The boss thought for a moment and said, "Ten copper coins as a deposit. After the College Entrance Exam, come and work for me for two months."
Hearing such a condition, Donnie hurried to nod his head. "Alright! No problem! Sir, when can we sign the contract? "
One "Lucidity Necklace" was worth two to five queen gold coins. Donnie was naturally excited to rent one at such a low price.
"The necklace is not with me. Come here at this time tomorrow." The boss nodded his head and said.
After thanking him, Donnie saw that it was getting late, so he left the bookstore and walked to the bus stop. His head was filled with the "fortuitous encounter" and the College Entrance Exam of Advanced Magic that was to come in sixty-one days.
While waiting for the bus, Donnie turned his eyes to the Triumph Square, where a bronze statue stood. The statue was wearing a double-breasted suit and a top hat, holding a cane in his left hand and a pocket watch in his right hand.
"… Mr. Evans …" Donnie mumbled to himself, with admiration and a little bit of "hatred" in his voice.
"Bus No. 36, terminating at the Land of Thousand Lakes …" A cold, mechanical female voice sounded, and a dark red bus stopped in front of Donnie.
Donnie woke up from his thoughts and walked to the bus, placing his school badge in the sensor area.
"Renstadt No. 7 Magic School. Eight free rides left …" The mechanical voice echoed again, devoid of any human feelings.
'Nature's Heart' was a magic school co-founded by the Congress of Magic, the Elven Court, and the Kingdom of Holm. It was the seventh elementary magic school in Renstadt.
"Artificial intelligence is truly convenient …" Donnie subconsciously thought, "It's a pity that I didn't have a chance to see the combination of artificial intelligence and alchemical life that Ms. Heidi talked about …"
Thinking aimlessly on his way back, Donnie returned to the school outside of the city in time for the evening class.
"Today, I'm going to introduce the special theory of relativity to you." Mr. Slington, who had a long white beard, said in a hoarse voice, "This is Mr. Evans' profound exposition on space and time. With your current level, it's impossible for you to understand it. All you need to do is grasp a few key points."
Donnie's facial muscles cramped again. He looked back at the back of the classroom and focused his attention on the words "only sixty-one days to go until the College Entrance Exam of Advanced Magic".
After the evening class, Donnie, whose head was dizzy, returned to his dormitory. He turned on the mini magic lamp and was ready to practice.
"'Evans' Outline ',' Lucien's Secrets', 'Detailed Explanations of the College Entrance Exam of Advanced Magic — Lucien Evans' …" Donnie read the questions one word after another, feeling more and more headache. "Evans, Lucien, Lucien, Evans …"
Although he knew that they were all done in Mr. Evans' name, he still gnashed his teeth when he heard the two words frequently.
After calming himself down, he opened one of the books and decided to review and consolidate 'History of Arcana and Magic' first.
"… When did Mr. Lucien Evans propose matrix mechanics? What's the significance of it?"
"… How many times has Mr. Evans won the Arcana Prize, Holm Crown prize, and other highest honors?"
…
"Lucien, Evans, Evans, Lucien …" Downey rubbed his forehead and closed the book in annoyance. He then opened another exercise book.
"… Please write down the Periodic Table of the Elements proposed and perfected by Mr. Evans."
"… What is Lucien's constant, and what equations are related to it?"
Pak! Donnie slammed the book shut and took a sip of water. He calmed himself down and decided to change to another book.
"… What domain is the Evans field equation? What do you know about it? "
"… Can the Lucien equation describe all microscopic particles?"
Ah!
A shrill, painful, and resentful scream came out of Downey's mouth. It spread far and wide in the night, and similar sounds echoed from the other dormitories.
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