Chapter 112: Enrollment Task

"Jielika is to be assigned under Master Tang Nade. As for that wild magic user, Commissioner Kuike, you handle the arrangements as you see fit," Xie Er En's gaze landed on an old man sitting two seats to his side.

"Understood," Commissioner Kuike nodded.

"Enrollment day is in one month. The committee must make all coordination preparations to ensure everything is foolproof; do not let any lapses occur like the year before last," Xie Er En spoke again, his tone having turned solemn.

More than half of those present sat up straight upon hearing this, clearly indicating that this matter was closely related to them.

"Also, tilt more of this year's academy funding toward the Magic Potion Department. Hmm, the portion to be tilted is to be deducted from the Rune Department."

"Dean, the Rune Department's funding has already been deducted four times; it is currently at rock bottom," the high-level official responsible for the allocation of academy funding spoke up cautiously to remind him.

But Xie Er En remained unmoved. "The academy's funding is limited. Those who are capable get more; it is impossible to engage in some kind of equal distribution."

"The Rune Department has had no contributions or achievements for these years; reducing their funding is a matter of course."

"I understand." Xie Er En's prestige was clearly very high, and the person immediately complied.

In a room at the Guest Building of the Sairisi Magic Academy.

Gao De was restless, standing up from his chair from time to time and pacing back and forth in the room.

He had gone through all sorts of hardships to finally arrive at Shengxi Encheng.

Even if he still had no confidence in his heart, he had to take the risk.

Therefore, after resting for one night at the Hains Hotel, Gao De rented a carriage the next day to leave the city and rushed to the Sairisi Magic Academy located on Mount Sairisi.

When Gao De produced the "recommendation letter" to the staff of the Sairisi Magic Academy, the other party was clearly also taken aback.

Soon, the other party arranged a room for Gao De to rest temporarily, while he indicated that he had to hand the "recommendation letter" to the Dean, and how it would be arranged in the end would have to be decided by the Dean.

Thus, Gao De stayed in the Guest Building of the Sairisi Magic Academy, quietly waiting for the academy's final decision.

He stayed like this for a whole day.

During this time, academy personnel came by once to take him to test his age and magic user rank.

After that, not a single person came to see him or ask about his situation.

Furthermore, no one restricted his movements.

However, apart from going downstairs to have a meal in the middle, Gao De stayed honestly in his room most of the time and went nowhere.

Being a newcomer to an unfamiliar place and not knowing what the rules and regulations were, it was better to be cautious.

Just as Gao De was still feeling uneasy, footsteps were heard again outside the door after a long time.

And it was clearly not the footsteps of one person; they were somewhat chaotic.

Gao De's spirit lifted, knowing that the result was finally coming.

The door was knocked on, and Gao De, who had been prepared, opened the door immediately.

Standing at the doorway, one behind the other, were three people, all wearing the uniform, well-tailored uniforms of the academy staff, with badges representing the academy's honor embroidered on their chests.

Leading them was a middle-aged lady with a solemn expression, her brow revealing unquestionable authority. The man standing side-by-side with her was much older, and his sense of majesty was not as heavy as hers.

The man following behind appeared younger and more capable; at a glance, he was a typical "grunt."

"Gao De?" the lady spoke first, her voice soft and clear.

At the Sairisi Magic Academy, Gao De did not continue to use his fake name "Guge Ditu," but used his real name. Gao De stepped aside to make way, signaling for the three to enter the room, and nodded at the same time: "I am."

"No need, I will leave after I finish explaining," the lady waved her hand, signaling to speak at the door. "I am Commissioner Rachel of the Academy Committee. We have already checked and verified your recommendation letter; there is no problem."

"Gao De, age thirteen, second-rank magic apprentice, enrolling with the recommendation letter of the academy's tenth Dean, Jia Wen Hoge. According to the rules, this academy will enroll you with the highest treatment."

Even though Gao De's state of mind was considered steady, upon suddenly hearing this news, he could not help but let out a sigh of relief in his heart.

It was finally done. It was not in vain that he had gone through all sorts of hardships to come to Shengxi Encheng.

Gao De felt some emotion; in his previous life, how could he have had such worries?

Once the exam was taken, the admission notice would naturally come, and sometimes it was even delivered to the door by the school's staff in person.

"This is the map of the Sairisi Magic Academy." The lady raised her hand, and the "attendant" behind her hurriedly handed over a series of things. The middle-aged lady took them and then handed them to Gao De.

First was a delicate parchment map, on which every corner and location of the academy was drawn in detail.

"This is the academy's rule manual. There are many precautions on it; remember to flip through it more. Do not violate the academy's rules; this is also being responsible for yourself." Commissioner Rachel handed over another small booklet.

Then there was a key.

"This is the key to your room, No. 30 in the First District. That is a beautiful place; I believe you will like it."

"This is your identity badge, which is every student's proof of identity in the academy. Do not lose it; it costs 1 gold to replace."

"At the same time, it is not allowed to be lent out. The identity badge records your credits and learning situation, and it is also your proof of authority. Every student has different authority in the academy."

"You have the highest authority. You can use many facilities that are blocked to other students with lower authority, and you can read many knowledge materials for free that other students need to pay for. There are many privileges; I hope you are worthy of this privilege."

"Finally, report to Kuli Cliff before eight o'clock tomorrow to accept the enrollment task."

"At the Sairisi Magic Academy, new students are only truly considered students of this academy after completing the enrollment task and can formally begin the academy's course studies. It is also at that time that the academy will formally assign you a mentor."

"A word of warning: if you cannot complete the enrollment task, even if you hold Dean Jia Wen's 'recommendation letter,' you cannot formally enroll."

"I will definitely keep it in mind." Although Gao De was still confused and did not know what the so-called enrollment task was, he still responded respectfully.

In a place where everyone was many times stronger than himself, there was certainly no harm in having a proper attitude.

Magic User Rachel nodded with satisfaction upon hearing this and stepped aside, revealing the old man who had been standing beside her, silently observing Gao De.

"Magic User Laer still has matters to discuss with you. You two talk specifically; I will leave first."

After speaking, Magic User Rachel gave the old man an extra word of advice: "Remember what the Dean instructed."

Magic User Laer nodded slightly, expressing his gratitude to Magic User Rachel, while promising: "Rest assured, I will absolutely not violate the academy's rules and discipline."

Gao De watched this scene silently, doubts and some bad premonitions arising in his heart.

He was a newcomer; what could the academy's high-level officials have to discuss with him? It looked like they were not coming with good intentions. Gao De muttered in his heart.

But fortunately, the overall atmosphere was still considered friendly, so he could maintain a stable state of mind, and on the surface, there was not the slightest sign of anything unusual.

"Then you two talk."

Magic User Rachel looked at Gao De, whose face still looked very immature, sighed slightly in her heart, and then left with the "grunt" behind her.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 113 =====