The Rich Cultivator
Chapter 207. About the Entrance Exams

Chapter 207: 207. About the Entrance Exams

In the Ixalaria Continent, several countries thrived alongside independent cities managed by Academies, Sects, Clans, and Guilds. Among these, one name stood out—a name that echoed through the halls of power and ambition. It was the Starfire Academy, one of the top three academies in the North. Though not as dominant as the Bank of Atlantis, the Federation, or the Overlords of the North, the academy was a formidable force, having produced countless immortal practitioners. Every aspiring mage or scholar dreamed of joining its ranks, drawn by the promise of knowledge and prestige.

Inside the hallowed halls of the Starfire Academy, an urgent meeting was underway. A council of the most influential figures convened, each representing the essence of the academy’s power.

"These are the lists of colleges that we intend to ban permanently," a treeman said, his voice deep and resonant as he passed a scroll to the figure seated at the head of the table.

The figure, cloaked in shadows, reached out with a skeletal hand and took the list.

"What list? There is only one name," the principal of Starfire chuckled, amusement dancing in his hollow eyes.

There was only one name was inscribed on the parchment—Elite Academy of Magic and Technology.

A flicker of fire appeared in the skeletal hand, consuming the paper within moments. The treeman stared in confusion, unsure of the principal’s intentions.

"Principal, this is serious!" the treeman exclaimed. "Their license to operate should be revoked!"

"I heard that little Serena enrolled a few students in her academy. So, according to the rules, she has indeed welcomed new students. We are not going to banish the academy. Their license remains intact," the principal declared, his tone final.

The treeman fell silent, knowing better than to challenge the principal’s decision, even though he is dissatisfied on how the principal defending that lower rank branch. As the meeting continued, the air was thick with tension and the unspoken fear of competition. Another teacher stood up and started taking, "Principal, About the Entrance Exams....."

Meanwhile, in a secluded corner of the academy, the treeman’s clone opened its eyes, the essence of its creator flowing through it.

"Teacher," a young student greeted, bowing respectfully before the clone.

The clone nodded, its expression unreadable. "Find out who is joining that broken academy," it commanded, its voice echoing with authority. "Also, ensure they will leave that branch and join any other branch."

The student nodded vigorously. He had anticipated the target of his teacher’s ire. The treeman, the vice principal of Starfire Academy, had a deep-seated hatred for the Elite Academy of Magic and Technology.

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Back in the Elite Academy of Magic and Technology, the atmosphere inside Lab 1 was a peculiar mix of excitement and uncertainty. In the center of the lab stood a huge machine, its intricate alignments reflecting the ambition of its creator, Serena. Surrounding the machine were giant robotic arms, poised as if waiting for their next command, giving the place an almost futuristic aura. The faint hum of energy filled the air, hinting at the potential power that lay within Serena’s inventions.

As Tyler and the others observed their surroundings, they couldn’t help but notice the stark contrast between the advanced machinery and the disarray that pervaded the lab. Dusty corners and scattered blueprints told tales of an ambitious headmaster whose dreams were perhaps bigger than the academy’s budget could sustain.

In the far corner, Serena lay asleep on a makeshift bed, her chest rising and falling rhythmically, a peaceful contrast to the chaos surrounding her.

"It’s been a while since I saw Head taking a rest," The Goblin Girl remarked, a hint of affection in her voice. She then turned her attention to Tyler and the other newcomers. "Hello, juniors! I’m Grizzle Griffin, but you can call me Senior GG. Our academy may look a bit rough around the edges, but trust me, once our Head’s project is finished, even the main academy will beg us to share the glory!"

"Oh? What’s this project?" Tyler asked, intrigued.

Senior GG’s smile faded slightly. "I have no idea," she admitted, her tone almost sheepish.

"..."

The sudden shift left Tyler and the others momentarily speechless, their faces reflecting a mixture of confusion and disbelief.

"Uh... Senior GG, do you know someone named Hawk?" Tyler asked, hoping to shift the topic.

"Huh? Senior Hawk?" she replied, her eyes lighting up again. "She’s probably attending classes at the main academy. The senior semester already started, so we can only see her on weekends or in the main academy campus."

Just as she finished speaking, the two robotic arms on the ground levitated, whirring to life as they began lifting parts from the ground. The spectacle surprised everyone, their eyes widening in awe. However, GG looked back at the commotion with a sigh. "Head Serena... you were literally exhausted. Why are you working again?"

The others turned to see Serena, now awake, wearing a peculiar helmet that covered half of her face. She appeared completely absorbed in her task, manipulating the robotic arms with deft precision. Tyler’s interest piqued as he observed the technology at play. It seemed like an advanced interface for controlling machinery, something he had never seen before.

With a reluctant sigh, Serena removed the helmet, revealing her frazzled hair and tired eyes. "What’s up?" she asked, blinking as if just coming out of a dream. She reluctantly removed the helmet because of Grizzle Griffin’s nagging.

"So, how do we join the academy?" Tyler asked, eager to understand their next steps.

"Well," Serena began, her voice slightly slurred from sleep, "joining the branch academy is easy. You just need my permission. But attending classes at the main academy requires all of you to pass the entrance exam. Except for Tyler."

"Because of the Recommendation Medal?" Tyler clarified.

"Yes, because of the Recommendation Medal," Serena nodded, her expression changed a little. She was glad that Tyler chose her Academy to represent. If he wanted it he can join the main academy directly with the recommendation medal.

"Wait, he has a Recommendation Medal?" GG exclaimed, her surprise palpable. She looked back and forth between Serena and Tyler, an array of thoughts swirling in her mind. ’Did the Head seduce the little boy? Why did he choose this academy?’

As if reading GG’s mind, Serena playfully knocked her head. "What are you thinking?"

"Tell us about the entrance exam," Lily interjected.

"It’s random every time," Serena explained, her tone becoming more serious. "You just have to pass all of it to join the main branch. It doesn’t matter if you’re an Aura user or a Prana user. You can select different classes from Starfire Academy according to your interest if you pass. If you fail, you’ll only be able to study in the branch academy. But don’t worry! I’ll hire some of my old friends to teach you if you guys don’t make it."

"Call your old friends?" Lily blinked in surprise.

"..." A thick silence fell over the group as they processed this information. "You mean there are no other teachers in this academy?" she finally asked, skepticism lacing her words.

"Haha... most of them left because of delayed salaries," Serena admitted, her laughter awkward and strained.

Tyler and the girls exchanged glances, their minds racing with a singular thought: Can we leave?

GG’s watch suddenly rang with a notification tone.

"Ah, it’s a message from Senior Hawk," GG said as she clicked on the watch.

A voice message played, "Hey GG, I couldn’t reach Big Sis. So just inform her this: that old tree Bark appealed to cancel our academy license. Thankfully, I already informed the principal about the new students. I am pretty sure they will turn away once they see our academy, so make sure to seduce that boy. If you are not enough, ask Big Sis to join—"

Before it could continue, GG stopped the audio.

"Haha, probably a wrong number," GG laughed.

"I don’t mind being seduced, but you have to try harder," Mathilda said with a serious face, wiping away the drool from the corner of her mouth.

Serena sighed and said, "Well, as promised, I will show you our Waypoint Terminal. Trust me, even the Federation doesn’t have this technology."

There was a hint of pride in her tone as she signaled to GG.

GG took another watch and wore it. She activated it, and a portal appeared before her, along with another portal at the farthest corner of the room.

Tyler had already seen how it worked, but seeing it again still surprised him. In both his previous world and this world, teleportation arrays were not portable devices that could be taken anywhere.

This is the technology that once made the Elite Academy of Magic and Technology prosper.

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Author Here:

Yeah... I missed posting a Chapter yesterday, (◞‸◟ㆀ) ˢᵒʳʳʸ , so I’m posting two today. Ah... I really wish I had more time to write multiple novels of different genres and release them daily.

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