'A talented young man who doesn't have any of those annoying habits of nobles …' This was Baiyi's evaluation of the young man. He could be considered as a genius.
This was a genius according to the Voidwalkers' standards, so it was quite a good evaluation. However, it was only at the level of passing the threshold. Honestly speaking, other than a few eccentrics, which one of the Voidwalkers was not a monstrous genius?
Actually, things like geniuses were not worth much. As for advancing to the Legendary realm at the age of 20, it was not a big deal. Thinking about it, Undine, that silly girl who was blinded by greed could do this, and comparing it to her level and strength … This kind of geniuses who were born with money were too common. They had to go through hardships and get rid of their impetuousness before they could settle into a real talent.
The reason why Baiyi was willing to take the initiative to chat with the young man was not only because of his unique understanding of magic in the critical assessment, but also because of his down-to-earth temperament. It was rare for a young man of his age to have that kind of temperament.
"What's your name?" Baiyi asked. Then, he realized that it was inappropriate to ask such a question, especially in front of two men, so he quickly changed his question. "What's your name?"
"J-J-Joseph," the young man replied. The young man's name was very common, and there were no strange natural phenomena like being hit by a meteorite.
'Why does this name sound so much like Joseph Joseph? You used to be an actor, didn't you?' Baiyi thought to himself. Then, he asked politely, "What's your job?"
"I'm a teacher in a not-so-famous academy …" Joseph answered honestly.
In theory, there was no such thing as a not-so-famous academy in this world. There were only so many academies in this world, unlike the ones on Earth, which were everywhere, from cooking machines to piloting gigantic machines and planet-destroyers.
However, saying that it was a not-so-famous academy was not a problem because it was a euphemism in the academic world. It referred to those academies that were declining or had already died out. The Celestial Fortress Academy, which Mia and the others were in, was almost in this category.
It wasn't easy to establish an academy, but it was even harder to run an academy properly. In this world, it was very difficult for an academy to receive any sort of government subsidies. Once the academy wasn't well managed, there would be a shortage of funds, a loss of teachers, and a shortage of students. This was a vicious cycle that an academy could easily fall into when it was running. If there weren't a few brave female students who stepped forward to be idols or drive tanks, it was very normal for the academy to close down.
Therefore, if a school wanted to survive, it had to either be so awesome that no one could say anything about it, or it had to hug the thighs of the royal family, great nobles, and great merchants. Every year, they would send talented people to them, and they would be content with being a strand of leg hair.
Well, it would be a disaster if his thigh was plucked. Baiyi got a general idea of the situation from his subsequent conversation with Joseph. Their academy was called the Ivy Academy, and the name almost gave Baiyi a fright. Compared to the Ivy League back on Earth, it was a far cry. It used to be glorious for a while, but because the leadership of the academy was replaced by the most stupid and unreliable inheritance system, generation after generation, the academy's students were slowly aging. In the past, the academy could still rely on the financial support of the Duke of the North, who was Vidomina's father, to barely survive. However, when the Duke fell seriously ill, the financial support was cut off, and the academy was reduced to a pitiful state with only 30 students and one teacher. It was as if the Ivy Academy had turned into a Hope Elementary School.
The teacher who had persevered until the end was, of course, Joseph. It was no wonder that he was so poor. It would be a miracle if an academy like this could afford to pay him a salary. It was already good enough that they didn't pay him.
As for the reason why he persevered, it was a very melodramatic story.
Back then, Joseph, who was still a little fresh meat, was born into a fallen aristocratic family that was no different from a commoner except for the family's surname. Normally, in such a family, there would be a father who dreamed of reviving the family's glory and wanted to push that dream onto his child. After pawning off the only thing of value in his family, Joseph was sent to the Ivy Academy, which had the cheapest tuition at that time, while he went back home to farm.
Not only was Joseph talented, but he was also very hardworking. He studied hard and worked part-time jobs in his spare time. Such a hardworking young man naturally won the favor of the few remaining professors in the academy. Not only did they impart more knowledge to him, they also asked him to introduce himself to the only granddaughter of the academy's president.
Normally, the dean would take the initiative to send his granddaughter to Joseph. The two of them fell in love and stuck together like glue. The dean's wife also gave him a daughter when Joseph graduated and entered the academy as a teacher.
If things had gone according to normal, Joseph would have worked hard and made the academy prosper. Then, he would have solved all kinds of problems and collected all kinds of divine weapons and treasures. He would have built a harmonious crystal palace that would not be set on fire as long as the rain and dew fell on it. Gradually, he would have climbed to the pinnacle of life.
Unfortunately, Joseph's template was still a little lacking compared to the template of a main character. After the president passed away and passed the academy to Joseph's wife, it was inevitable that the academy would gradually slide into the abyss. There were not many beautiful girls who went out to sing, dance, or create cults to save the academy. Instead, they all chose to transfer to another school.
However, such an ending had nothing to do with Joseph. He had really tried his best, and even until now, there was still hope in his heart. The main reason he participated in the Class Assessment this time was to obtain the Legendary-level Lecturer Badge. He hoped that this would be able to earn some reputation for the academy. It would be best if he could find a powerful backer or something. At the very least, he could use the badge to alleviate the financial situation.
"So, why don't you just give up? What is it that keeps you going? "Baiyi asked.
A bitter smile appeared on Joseph's face as he shook his head helplessly. Then, with a determined tone, he said, "My wife and I made a promise in front of her grandfather. We will not give up on the academy!"
'What a stubborn couple …' Baiyi could not help but sigh. This kind of seemingly meaningless persistence was always as beautiful as the fireworks in the night sky, leaving behind some touching moments, but it would always disappear in the memories of others in the blink of an eye.
Fortunately, this time, Joseph had met Baiyi, a person who appreciated the beauty of perseverance. At the same time, he also needed to recruit a large number of teachers. Baiyi patted his shoulder and said, "When we're done here, I'll treat you to a drink."
"That's …" Joseph looked at him, puzzled.
"I've listened to your story. You should listen to mine, right?" Baiyi said with a smile. He turned around and left for the rest of the assessment.
Joseph, who was left behind, was stunned. He shook his head hard. He wondered why he was chatting with someone he had just met for the first time, especially under such circumstances. Could it be that his name sounded familiar to him? Hope and whatnot, this was indeed what he was chasing after with all his might.
Meanwhile, Baiyi said in the Void, "I have to say this again. The Charlatan's secret techniques are always effective against hot-blooded youths like him! I'll find out more about him later. I think this kid is suitable to be a teacher. His academic standards are not bad, and he looks like an honest person. He's married and has a daughter. "
"So, the second condition is the key, huh?" The Soul Armature Practitioner said helplessly. "But are you sure he'll accept your weird students? And those puppets in your plan? "
"Huh? That shouldn't be coming out of your mouth. " When Baiyi heard the Soul Armature Practitioner's words, he asked curiously, "You're the one who aspires to be a trainer of little beasts. Why would you say that my students are not good enough?"
"It's precisely because people like me are rare that I'm worth paying attention to, okay?" The Soul Armature Practitioner said helplessly.
"There's nothing to be concerned about. If he can accept the current situation, why can't he accept a few students who specialize in flora and fauna?" Baiyi said confidently.
Turning around, the final evaluation had been completed. The forms stamped with various pork stamps were put away. The results would be announced the next day, followed by the related certification quests. The certification process would finally come to an end after the Sorcerer Association squeezed out a bunch of free labor.
Baiyi was not in a hurry to leave. He waited at the exit for a while before Joseph followed him out. It was already past noon, so Baiyi invited Joseph to the tavern in the Sorcerers Association's headquarters as they had agreed.
Joseph ordered a few pieces of the cheapest bread, but he did not have any alcohol. After swallowing the bread, he looked at Baiyi in confusion and asked, "Sir Hope, y-y-you used Hypnosis on me?"
'He noticed? This kid is quite sharp, huh? 'Baiyi thought to himself, but he denied it. "How could I? I'm not that kind of person. Besides, with your Legendary-level strength, how could you not notice it? "
Of course, Baiyi did not use Hypnosis on Joseph. Instead, he used a more advanced and exquisite illusion.
"I'm sorry. Please forgive my rudeness." Joseph apologized solemnly. "It's just that this is the first time we've met, and I can't help but feel a sense of familiarity with you."
"That's because we share the same profession. I'm currently a teacher in an unknown academy," Baiyi replied. "But … there's a slight difference between us."
Baiyi took the opportunity to briefly explain the current situation of his students.
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