evening.
Two days after taking extra classes with Patty Issa, Locke said goodbye to Patty, left the student dormitory, and went to the residence of Mr. Tungus, the dean of the college.
In this college, the dean and professors have their own suites, and Aurelian College also pays them generous salaries every month.
After all, the tuition of this college is so expensive.
But Locke had only taken a few steps in the college corridor when he saw Angel, wearing a linen inner lining and a white wool skirt, walking towards him.
At this time, Angel looked tired, with dark circles under his eyes, as if he had not slept well for several days and nights.
Locke was familiar with this expression. Wasn't this the expression of the original owner when he was working for Mr. Olde, the history professor?
Angel saw Locke and said in a dissatisfied tone: "Professor Older called me again to inform you to work with him."
"Locke, I don't understand why you don't go. Don't you know that as long as we have a good relationship with the professor, we can stay in this college temporarily?"
Angel changed his strategy and said in a convincing tone, "Locke, Mr. Older has hinted to me several times that as long as we continue to work for him, we can stay here."
"It's not just me, there are also several students from Anjou who are now working for the professor. You know that the college has notified us several times to settle this semester's tuition as soon as possible."
"Locke, please don't let your actions affect the lives of all of us, okay? Besides, the professor has good intentions."
Locke knew about this, and letters urging him to pay off his tuition and course fees had already been sent to his dormitory.
Therefore, he had to hurry up and go to the dean of Tunguska Academy, after all, he had a history class tomorrow.
Locke glanced at Angel, who had been following him all the time. To prevent her from pestering him, he simply pointed at his homework and said, "I'm working for Dean Tunguska now."
Angel was stunned for a moment, then stood still and did not follow Locke.
She looked in the direction Locke had gone and stamped her foot in frustration. "What a weirdo. He could have just gone to work and met Professor Old."
"To gain the protection of Professor Olde and stay in this academy."
"I hope Professor Older won't be angry about this."
On the other side, Locke quickened his pace towards Professor Tunguska's residence. After all, he was worried that Professor Old would stop him halfway.
Although the possibility is not high.
But for some reason, it seemed like Professor Old had suddenly set his sights on me. These past few days, he had always asked Angel to test me and wanted to invite me to work there again.
Soon, Locke arrived at Dean Tunguska's residence. He knocked on the door, notified the doorman, and waited for ten minutes before being allowed to enter.
Locke followed the doorman into Dean Tungus's house. Dean Tungus had the most luxurious suite in the academy, which was decorated in a luxurious Baroque style, like a palace.
On both sides of the corridors are paintings by famous painters from the seven countries of Corfu mainland.
At the end of the corridor, in the reception room, the style is simple and bright, with a long table, two chairs, and water cups on the wooden table.
Dean Tunguska, already dressed in a gray casual suit, sat down on one of the chairs. "Sit down, Locke Augustine."
"I had expected you to come, but I didn't expect you to finish the homework I gave you in just two days."
Locke thought about it and decided to tell the truth honestly. After all, lying is meaningless. "Mr. Dean, I asked Miss Patty to tutor me so that I can complete my homework."
Dean Tunguska chuckled. "I know that."
"Patty is a member of the secret society I lead, and she's told me everything. But she only taught you. You were the one who learned the knowledge, and you were the one who completed the homework within two days."
Dean Tungus picked up the workbook and flipped through it briefly. "Well, the accuracy this time is higher than last time."
"good."
"You can go back now, Mr. Locke."
Locke was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect things to turn out like this.
Could it be that I guessed wrong?
Mr. Tungus said, "What's wrong, Locke, I just gave you an ordinary homework, and then you completed it and brought it here."
"That's all."
"I'll grade this assignment, you can go back."
Locke frowned and his heart beat faster, but he soon calmed down.
If this is the case, then he must have guessed something wrong, perhaps he guessed wrong in a certain link, or the quota for outstanding graduates has nothing to do with the linguistics course at all.
But I have history class tomorrow.
It will be difficult then.
Locke sighed slightly. He did not forget to politely perform the etiquette of a student to a professor to Dean Tunguska, "Excuse me, Professor Tunguska."
He turned around and was about to leave.
He walked to the door of the reception room, and Dean Tungus suddenly asked, "But I want to ask you, Locke Augustine. You've never taken classes seriously before. How come you were able to complete an in-class assignment in one day, and then complete the assignment I specifically assigned you in just two and a half days?"
"Also, what makes you suddenly want to do this?"
Locke's heart skipped a beat. He turned around and said to Dean Tunguska, "Mr. Dean, you are aware of my current situation. I heard that there is a special existence in the academy - outstanding graduates, so I want to obtain it."
"I speculate that the quota for outstanding graduates is related to language courses."
Dean Tungus nodded. "I see. I thought someone had told you some special news, but it seems I was wrong."
"You're smarter than I thought."
"As expected of someone who can learn an ancient language so quickly."
Dean Tungus said, "Locke, the outstanding graduates you mentioned are indeed related to language courses."
"The reason I gave you homework and tested you is also related to this. The ancient language I teach is very complex. If someone without the qualifications can barely keep up with the progress through hard work, it will be very difficult and will only hover around the passing line."
"Long ago, people discovered that the more talented a person is, the faster they learn these ancient languages that contain special information."
Dean Tungus said, "Conducting qualification testing requires resources."
"The purpose of establishing this academy is also to find qualified people on the island of Corfu."
"So we need to set up courses to initially select people who may be qualified and then test them."
Dean Tungus glanced at Locke in confusion. "You probably couldn't understand my lessons before, because you didn't have the aptitude. However, there are special cases where a person suddenly awakens their aptitude when they reach a certain age."
"That's why Aurelian College is a seven-year college. As long as you're 22 or younger, you're eligible."
Locke was a little confused. "Dean Tunguska, what qualifications do you have? And what does that Corfu Island mean? Isn't it the Corfu mainland?"
According to my own understanding, the area of Corfu continent is about two-thirds of the area of Eurasia in the previous life, which is already the area of the continent.
That's why Locke believes that the seven countries are the protagonists of this world.
The Aurelian College is the highest college on the continent.
Dean Tunguska crossed his arms and looked at Locke with a scrutinizing gaze. He said, "As I said, the real name of the Corfu continent is Corfu Island, because this entire land is just a small island in the endless mysterious sea."
"The population is only tens of millions, insignificant, and there aren't many occult resources here."
"Professor Olde and I are not native to this island."
"Aurelian College isn't some supreme college. It's merely a subsidiary of the real university—Verdantia University. It's an institution that selects new students for Verdantia University."
Dean Tungus said, "Since you were able to complete my assignment in such a short time, it means you definitely have the qualifications."
"I'm talking about the qualifications to become a great wizard and pursue the path of truth."
"This is the truth about the outstanding graduate quota."
"You don't have to go to Mr. Olde's place anymore, Locke."
Locke raised his brows. He now realized that he seemed to have underestimated the world before.
Unexpectedly, the Seven Kingdoms and the Corfu Continent are just an insignificant corner of this world.
The struggles among knights, nobles and kings seemed as ridiculous as child's play in the eyes of these wizards. Therefore, the wizards at the top did not even bother to intervene. They only set up the Aurelian College here to select people with magical qualifications.
But in a blink of an eye, Locke felt a little excited.
Maybe that's a good thing.
If I could enter the world of wizards and magic, then the Horadric Cube would have greater room for development.
You can achieve higher achievements.
Locke almost immediately changed his goal from staying in the Aurelian Academy to leaving the Aurelian Academy and heading for the real world outside Corfu, as Dean Tunguska had said.
However, first, it seems that a wizarding aptitude test must be conducted.
Dean Tungus was a little surprised to see Locke, but he quickly accepted it. He was a little surprised at Locke's speed of acceptance, but he did not continue to explain. Instead, he said: "Locke, I need a drop of your blood."
"Then, you must drink the [Elemental Emerald Potion] mixed with your blood, and we will see your specific talents."
"This potion is very expensive, but at least in the wizarding world fifty years ago, it was still a relatively good detection method."
Locke asked, "Mr. Dean, fifty years ago? Did Aurelian College have little contact with the wizarding world?"
Dean Tungus glanced at Locke and said, "The Endless Mysterious Sea is extremely dangerous. The waters beyond the coast of Corfu are fraught with danger. Even a formal wizard cannot cross it, let alone people like us."
"The last time I had contact with the wizarding world was fifty years ago. That was when I first came to Corfu. Since then, I have never been able to go back..."
A trace of sadness flashed across Dean Tungus's face. "Of course, this is also my own choice."
"Aurelian College is already a very safe and comfortable place."
"The wizarding world is more cruel than any other place you have ever seen. Apprentice wizards who cannot survive there can only go to a remote corner to live out the rest of their lives and make their final contribution to their wizarding organization."