In the spacious, tiered classroom, amidst the lively atmosphere of the seminar, Lanqi's question fell like a meteorite into a lake, stirring the heartstrings of everyone present.
At that moment, the classroom fell silent, the air seemed to freeze, and all eyes were drawn to the back row, focusing on Lanqi.
When Lanqi asked that question, most people understood what he meant—
He also wanted to obtain a slate in the future.
This arrogant implication seemed to be a declaration that "he will definitely become the strongest in the world."
If an ordinary student had asked it, it would have only elicited a burst of laughter.
But Lanqi was different; he had the capital to be proud of.
In the eyes of his peers at Ickert, he was already like a little demon king.
"..."
Teresa also seemed slightly surprised by the content of Lanqi's question.
These three types of slates should all be the best choices for Lanqi to consider.
What surprised her was that she could understand mental and healing... but this guy could also seal??
There was more than just Teresa present.
The students who had never seen Lanqi use sealing techniques suddenly felt even more afraid of this Lanqi clan upon further thought.
"The [Primal Slate - Mental] was in the hands of the demons during the demon wars decades ago, but it hasn't been seen in the world for many years after the war. It should still be in the hands of some hidden great demon."
Teacher Teresa quickly began to answer Lanqi's question, her tone somewhat regretful.
If Lanqi wanted to specialize in [Mental] magic, the hope of finding this slate was slim.
No matter how strong humans are, they only live for a few decades or a hundred years, and they cannot outlast demons who can hide for hundreds of years.
"As for the [Primal Slate - Healing], it is with the saintess of the Church of the Goddess of Destiny. If you want to observe it, it would be better to have Dean Loren introduce you, as it will be easier to communicate."
Teresa said in a calm tone.
Although it was still too early for Lanqi, who was only at the third rank, to consider the Primal Slate, it would be fine if he just wanted to observe it. This was also a slate that was suitable for Lanqi and relatively easy to find.
However.
After saying this.
Teresa's voice stopped.
Many students in the classroom held their breath. Her sudden change in expression made the freshmen a little nervous.
Seeing Teacher Teresa's expression of fear and hatred, it seemed that she didn't not know the answer, but was afraid to mention some "forbidden word," an ominous utterance.
"The last slate... it is in the hands of Askethan, the Bishop of Annihilation in the Northern Continent."
Bishop Askethan of Annihilation, symbolizing fear, despair, and torment, as one of the highest cardinal bishops of the Rebirth Church, every sealing technique and curse technique he mastered had sown the seeds of death in this world.
His sealing techniques were silent and soundless, yet more deadly than any destructive magic. In just a few hours, he could turn a once prosperous large city-state into a voiceless purgatory, and neither the strong nor the weak could escape his sealing. There was no compassion or humanity in his eyes, only a morbid fascination with death and annihilation.
To a large extent, sealing magic is now notorious because of Askethan. As a representative figure, the Bishop of Annihilation is feared by the creatures of the Northern Continent, and his reputation has even spread to the Southern Continent, which is separated by the sea.
After Teresa finished speaking in a solemn voice, she looked at the students in the classroom with great concern and said:
"You can directly treat those ten slates of the Rebirth Church as if they don't exist in the world. Never have any contact with them! Otherwise, it will be a catastrophe for you and your families."
The atmosphere in the classroom suddenly became oppressive and deep. Teresa stood in front of the podium, her voice serious, clear, and firm.
Every cardinal bishop is a madman with the power to destroy a country. Offending one of them will inevitably bring unimaginable disaster.
"I understand, Teacher Teresa, thank you."
Lanqi nodded to Teacher Teresa to express his gratitude.
The classroom fell into silence, and then, like breaking the ice, a student in the classroom quickly raised his hand and asked:
"Teacher, the cardinal bishops of the Rebirth Church are all owners of slates, so why doesn't the Pope have a slate?"
Logically speaking, the Pope of the Rebirth Church should be the strongest ninth rank, so it is unlikely that he doesn't have a slate.
Teresa on the podium breathed a sigh of relief. Although the topic was brought to the Rebirth Church, the organization she was most reluctant to mention, the progress and educational significance of this class were still positive.
It could also allow the students to more clearly recognize the threat and harm of this heretical organization.
"Although the Pope of the Rebirth Church clearly exists, he has always been very mysterious. The Southern Continent Kingdom Alliance Council and the Kerui Di Empire have also been unable to grasp substantive information about the Pope, and information is even more blocked in the Northern Continent..."
"As for the question of whether the Pope has a slate, it may be that he holds a slate but has never used it, or it may be that his system is comprehensive and complex and does not need to spend a fifth-rank slot to use a slate, or it may be that he has not obtained the most suitable slate for himself..."
Teacher Teresa patiently explained to the students, her voice gentle and powerful, occasionally revealing a bit of humor, which elicited light laughter from the students in the entire classroom.
Most of the students stared at the podium attentively, fully engaged in this seminar course that was about to end.
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Ickert Academy, the forest path sprinkled with sunlight appeared peaceful and serene.
The alchemic garden next to the path was blooming like a brocade, full of vitality. Birds jumped between the treetops, occasionally making melodious sounds, making them feel relaxed after finishing a two-hour class.
There were no other required courses in the morning, but there was still more than an hour until lunchtime.
Lanqi and Heuphilia were leisurely walking on the road leading to the student union office in the old liberal arts building.
Their steps were light and relaxed. When they passed a bustling beverage shop, they stopped for a moment and queued up to buy three cups.
This was a cold-pressed juice drink shop that was recently favored by new students. Many students were often seen holding a cup of their signature drink after class.
It wasn't until they arrived at the shop that they discovered that there were more than thirty kinds of pure juice, mixed juice, and vegetable and fruit juice, as well as a well-matched week's worth of health packages.
The novel fun that could be seen everywhere couldn't help but make them sigh that it would be such a happy thing if they could enjoy the slow life of Ickert without any worries or pressure.
Sure enough, the cold sweetness was like a cool breeze in midsummer.
Heuphilia took small sips of the juice, occasionally glancing at Lanqi. She always felt that Lanqi had been preoccupied since class ended, and his tightly furrowed brows had not relaxed.
He seemed to be thinking about something important.
"Lanqi, do you have another plan?"
Heuphilia finally couldn't help but ask curiously.
Lanqi heard this, turned his head to look at Heuphilia.
Nodding solemnly.
"Heuphilia, you know that we also have to choose a graduation project when we graduate, right?"
Lanqi said slowly.
Ickert Academy students can choose and start their graduation projects around their second year.
It can be done individually or in groups. Many students will try to complete it during the holidays. Depending on the difficulty of the project, the school may approve corresponding semester-long holidays to give students more time.
"Yes, do you already have an idea?"
Heuphilia nodded and then asked.
Some determined students may have already decided on the content of their projects as early as their first year, and then find ways to complete them during the holidays. This not only allows them to arrange their second and third year courses more flexibly, but also allows them to convert a high-quality graduation project into more required course credits.
Since Lanqi already had an idea, and seemed to want to continue to team up with her to complete it, then they could consider starting the project after the winter vacation at the end of this semester.
"Our Sage Academy has a required course called
Lanqi explained.
For his retirement dream, Lanqi was willing to work hard for the next two years.
After the next Shadow World battle, there would likely be a relatively long gap before the third Shadow World challenge. He wanted to make use of it.
"Do you want to seek out the saintess of the Church of the Goddess of Destiny? Or other slate holders from non-allied countries?"
Heuphilia understood.
Lanqi did say that he knew how to make some magical items. No wonder he looked so radiant when he heard this class that also belonged to the Magic Engineering Academy.
In addition to choosing a graduation project of medium difficulty, such as seeking out the saintess.
Sometimes, if one can successfully seek out a distant and difficult-to-reach noble powerhouse, such as a slate holder from a non-allied country, it would also be a graduation project of extremely high quality.
Not only can one obtain higher evaluations and extra-long vacations approved by the school, but it may even be displayed as an outstanding project in the entire Southern Continent school alliance, bringing glory to Ickert Academy and the Haddon Kingdom!
"No."
Lanqi smiled and shook his head, seemingly not interested in the saintess's slate at all.
"Then who do you want to seek out?"
Heuphilia asked in confusion.
Lanqi: "Bishop Askethan of Annihilation."
Heuphilia almost spat out a mouthful of water when she heard this.
(End of chapter)