Putting aside a certain lich's comment about an elf as a 'point-eared bitch', in fact, due to the cultural gap, many words spoken by elves may sound different to humans. First, this may be a problem of translation between languages. Just like on earth, when Westerners speak Chinese, no matter how well they speak, sometimes the meaning of their words will give people a nondescript feeling. In the same way, Easterners will have the same problems with Western languages, as long as they are not born and raised in that environment.
However, for high elves who are experienced in walking in human society, they would make this kind of misunderstood mistake. It is probably deliberate, and the target will not be the person talking to them, but the people listening next to them. Of course, you can't take it seriously at this time, because if you do, you will only get innocent looks, accusing yourself of misunderstanding what you said.
In short, it is women who speak, and it is up to them to interpret. If you want to force the other party to swallow the nonsense you say casually, you have to see whether you are strong enough. But it is obvious that if you want to reason with a woman who is at the top of the food chain, you must first consider whether you are enough to fit between her teeth.
The atmosphere tonight is so weird. The two groups were clearly distinguished, each forming a circle and talking. Some people who deliberately provoke people can occasionally cause the two circles to have a few sour words, but it ends silently, as if everyone is restraining something.
On the way back, I discussed this strange feeling with Fen. But she said thoroughly: "It's very simple. They have been making trouble for me for such a period of time. How come I can't taste anything? The ultimate goal is still on you. You are the one who has them and the people behind them." What benefits do people want in me? Besides, who do you think would be worse off if you fall out with me?"
…Is this a kind of clear-eyed bystanders and confused by the authorities? Lin never thought that the crux of the problem lay with himself. But as soon as he broke through it, he understood the situation in front of him.
Starting from the second day, more and more guests came to the college.
During the time when the college was established, no outsiders came to visit except for the transportation team that came to deliver the materials purchased by Lin. There will be many people attending the lecture night once a week, and a night market has also been formed outside the college, mainly selling food.
After that, some guests will come. When I inquire about coffee technology, I want to get it for free; when I ask about p language doubts, I think it is natural to get it for free in the name of communication. In short, the guests who will visit during this period are not good-tempered. If it hadn't been for the help of the great magician Juan Javier most of the time, someone would have been wiped out by the people who ruined the scene.
But starting from this day, some people who lowered their heads and begged for their children to enter the academy finally came to visit.
And the feeling of being begged for like this made Lin feel very weird. After all, he comes from a world and era where education is a national right and also an obligation. While advocating the education of love, the status of teachers is probably higher than that of dogs. The offender will not receive a salary as a dog, nor will he be handcuffed by the police when something happens...
I digress.
In short, now that he has mastered the power of education, Lin's social status in Wulian City seems to have instantly increased a lot. In the past, people who might not be able to see me even if they asked for it all took the initiative to visit. It seems that cooperation that has been proposed before but never followed up will be launched at the same time. Of course, in exchange, their people can enter the academy.
Lin was not polite to these people who had various thoughts and ideas, and directly threw away a contract and the URL of the documentation on the forum.
"What, you want money? Tuition?"
This is the reaction of most people. Lin doesn't intend to explain to these people what sustainable management is and what user pays is. Pointing directly to the back of the contract, he said: "If you don't pay the tuition, you will be like those children and serve the academy for free for two years after five years or after becoming an official magician. If you agree to this condition, then Learn magic for free."
After becoming a magician, should I serve people for free for two years, or should I pay tuition fees of ccc kiir (300 gold) for half a year and mmm kiir (3,000 gold) for up to five years? In particular, the contract also stipulates that during the two-year service period, one may be sent to a life-threatening mission, although as long as one participates once, the service time can be terminated no matter how long it is.
Paying tuition or not paying tuition seems to be no longer an option for these people who come to visit. What's more, like in the past, if you first find a magician you know and then ask him to accept your heir, will it cost less?
In fact, if there were no mandatory requirements from the association, every magician would have to teach at least two formal magicians in his lifetime, and I am afraid that many people would be unwilling to teach apprentices at all. If you want to ask such a person to become a disciple, unless you have special or very high magical talents, this kind of magician will still maintain the original idea of being afraid of trouble.
Otherwise, when you encounter a magician who recruits many apprentices, what he really cares about is the power behind each apprentice, that is, the benefits and money he can provide. Usually under this kind of family, if the family power is not top-notch, the children sent in usually will not receive good care and teaching.
Although Chengguo Eton College also recruits a wide range of disciples, it can teach magic apprentices who pass the first test in just four months. This achievement is already better than that of most magicians. Therefore, for most people who do not have a better choice, such as who in the family is die-hard loyal to a certain magician and exchanges posts, or who is sure that the person they send out can be well cared for and studied, it seems to be sent to the academy. It's not bad to come.
Does it sound like the number of students in the college will begin to explode?
actually not. For the academy, there are still several hurdles that must be passed. First of all, of course, the person sent in must have magical talent. In Wulian City, or in some relatively wealthy families, it is not difficult to obtain test talent stones. They have to prove that the heirs they sent in do have magical talents.
Although for Lin, learning mathematics, nature, p language, etc. does not require magical talent, he also hopes that this knowledge can be more popularized. But such a step is too big, and a certain time traveler doesn't want to become fat in one bite, because if he does, the chance of dying is greater.
The second level is to check whether these magic apprentices who want to enroll are students of a certain magician? In addition to being able to find this information at Sita, which specializes in managing apprentices, students who enter the school are also required to sign a contract with the family behind them, stating that they have never had any magicians as teachers.
After all, it is a taboo to teach other people's magic apprentices; it is also a taboo for an apprentice to join another person without his consent. Although Sita retains all the information of the magician's apprentices, this is officially registered and certified; not to mention the black households, what about those who have apprenticed in associations in other districts? How should this be calculated?
Therefore, when it comes to verification in this area, Lin is very careful and does not want the college to fall into this kind of dispute. Regardless of whether they can defeat these troublesome magicians, any casualties among the students who are studying will have quite troublesome consequences.
However, among so many people who come to ask for advice, there are also those who are confused about the situation and slap the table on the table when they meet.
Sitting in the purser's room on the third floor - the dean was personally named by President Cheng Guo Eaton, although he has never visited the college since its establishment - inside, Lin personally received a group of small students in Wulian City. A powerful aristocratic group.
These people are almost all radical elements among Liena Titov's followers. They are also the group of people who previously coveted the various technologies in Lin's hands and exerted the greatest pressure from all aspects.
However, the leader's performance of slapping the table did not seem to communicate well with his companions, and many of them also had astonished expressions. The man said: "When you come to this shabby place, you have to sign this kind of contract and abide by some bullshit conditions. Who do you think you are? Only the great magician Juan Javier is qualified to come and say these things to me. . I came here to look up to you, don’t be ungrateful and insist on asking for things.”
Holding the pen in the air, he stared blankly at the man who suddenly barged in and suddenly slapped the table and cursed. After holding it back for a while, Lin finally thought of what to say and said, "Sir, you really hate the children you will send in next."
"What! How is it possible? That is my legitimate son, my future heir." When it comes to his children, even the most unreasonable man will soften his expression and show a proud smile.
"But if you want to entrust such an important heir to the college, doesn't it mean that you trust the teaching quality of the college. But if you speak to us in such a tone today, are you not afraid of what will happen to your children?"
He looked at the other person as if he had understood, with a regretful expression on his face. His voice trembled as he said, "You...you are threatening."
Without raising his head and listening to his cousin's show of weakness, Lin said: "Of course this is a threat, but it is also a statement of facts. Do you know how many magic apprentices go missing or die every year in just one Wulian City? Last year? There were dclxxvi (476) apprentices for a whole year, and then disappeared without a trace. The total number of apprentices in Wulian City was xbarmmdccclxv (12,865), which means that for every one hundred apprentices, Four people are missing. No one knows whether they are dead or have escaped. So can you guarantee that you will not encounter danger in the academy?"
"This...isn't this what you should promise?"
"I only promise that I will take good care of every child who enters the academy, but I dare not say how guaranteed their safety is. After all, magic is a technique that changes the rules of nature and can be used to kill animals quickly and efficiently. When you learn something like this, you will inevitably encounter surprises. But at that time, it was clear who you could offend and who you should rely on."
"Then...then what do you mean by this full accommodation, not being allowed to go home at any time, and not being allowed to send servants to take care of you?"
"If you just teach magic and can't bear the constraints and hard work, then just live in your own home. Then, like in the past, find a way to invite a magician to teach at home. Why bother sending it to the academy."
Looking at the speaker, the more he spoke, the less confident he became. Lin Du was a little too lazy to talk to him, and said: "The most precious thing about Chenguo Eton College is the college's management methods and the magicians who teach. Everyone else can accept this. If the conditions are unacceptable to you, my lord, I can only say that I am sorry."
