Chapter 874: Not Wearing a Warm Vest

"There are currently a total of 207 registered mages in our Magic Academy, including you, the number is 208. However, there are generally only a few dozen mages who reside in the academy on a daily basis. Only on exchange days, many mages will appear in the academy. "

While respectfully guiding Ji Xing into the academy, Betes introduced: "Exchange Day refers to the 9th of every month, and September 9th is the most lively day, as the mages will gather in that castle. , exchange magic experiences, trade magic materials, or make other exchanges.”

He gestured to a castle on the side and said: "The only people who usually go in and out of there are the magic apprentices who maintain the operation of the magic circle. If you are interested, you can visit it later.

Oh, by the way, there are nearly a thousand magic apprentices like me in the academy, half of them have fixed mage followers, and the remaining half can be placed as you wish to help you complete any auxiliary work... Although they have The power to shirk, but generally not. "

He forced a smile and looked at Ji Xing secretly. Obviously, he was sent to guard the door and did not follow a fixed mage. He not only expected Ji Xing to "accept him", but also worried that Ji Xing's skills were poor or something. Quirks.

Without lingering on this topic for too long, he continued: "The way to distinguish an apprentice from a formal mage is very simple. Look at my sleeves. Mage apprentices must have this gray mark on their sleeves."

Ji Xing nodded, and Bates said: "Official mages are also divided into five levels, from high to low, namely gold, silver, red, green, and white. However, mages are not required to dress in the same uniform. A few are willing to mark their grade, but it is difficult to tell the grade from their appearance.”

Noxus is a highly hierarchical country, with superiors and subordinates everywhere, and the Academy of Magic is obviously no exception.

"There are roughly two ways to improve the level. One is in terms of academic research, if you have made enough contributions or made great breakthroughs, and the other is combat ability. If the magic is powerful enough, you can directly upgrade the mage level. Well, before There is also a way to advance through military merit, but now we have basically stopped fighting with other countries.”

This is very Noxian.

"The advantages of a higher mage level are various, such as the increase in the maximum number of apprentices you can choose to follow, and the ability to draw on the empire's magic resources. For example, as a fifth-level mage, even if the released mission requires Freljord Frost, If a certain material in the troll territory requires even a frost troll to be researched, the empire will send its most elite troops to obtain it.”

"There is also the authority to access data." Bates proudly stretched out his hand to lead to another building: "Although the Magic Academy currently has only 208 mages, the academy was almost established with the Noxus Empire. For thousands of years , the number of mages who have joined the academy is tens of thousands, and except for the most core information, almost all the mages’ research contents and results will be included there!”

He is proud not only of its long history and rich accumulation, but also of the Noxus Academy of Magic’s pride in allowing any mage who joins to gain knowledge, regardless of whether you are from Bilgewater, the Twin Cities, or Shurima. People, as long as you join the Magic Academy, we dare you to gain knowledge!

You can rebel and steal, but you have to see if there is a place for you in Runeterra!

It's also very Noxian.

This empire allows the entire Rune Continent to use 'Noyuan'. Although the situation at this time is not very good, it is because they have occupied too much land in the past wars, and the rest is hard to chew. Bones, with no new territories or military exploits to inspire his unique system.

In terms of pure national pride, they did an impeccable job. At least one-third of the Noxian army died generously for this country and shouted "Long live Noxus"!

This is a very scary thing. Fortunately, in this world, the top power determines everything. Otherwise, Noxus may really be able to complete the unification... Of course, such a model will most likely fall into fragmentation soon after unification. .

In fact, the current problems in Noxus are already internal. Swain has been actively solving internal problems since taking office.

Ji Xing listened to Best's emphasis on the tight security of the magic library and remembered the reminder to apply in advance.

"This is the dormitories and private research rooms of the mages." After passing through the library, the two came to a residential area, Best said again.

Many magic apprentices could be seen walking in and out here, each holding more or less information or other things. After seeing the two of them, they all looked sideways, then understood, and greeted Ji Xing and saluted.

On the way, he happened to meet a middle-aged mage with a red border on his sleeves. Betes was startled and quickly greeted: "Master Fugai!"

"Huh?" Fugai, who seemed to be meditating on some magical issues, raised his head, turned his eyes to Ji Xing, and asked, "Newcomer?"

"Hello." Ji Xing smiled.

Fugai looks a bit like Zepp in One Piece, the owner of the restaurant on the sea. After confirmation, he slightly opened his big mouth with a less exaggerated beard: "What attributes?"

"Hmm...elements."

Fu Gai said: "Fire? Wind?"

"Everything will happen."

Fugai paused, his eyes shining slightly, and he naturally stood between Best and Ji Xing, asking Best: "Have you introduced the mage department?"

Best stopped for a moment before speaking. Seeing Fugai's eyes burning, he could only say: "Not yet."

"Hahaha." Fugai smiled and turned to Ji Xing, who had become particularly approachable. "You look young. You were born with magical abilities and were recommended by a certain war mason, right?"

Best took the initiative and said: "Master Roger was elected by the Kythira family."

Fugai hesitated again, then quickly shook his head and said: "That's an incredible family. It seems that there will be another young genius in the academy. That's just right, join our 'Magic Equipment Department'!"

He naturally led Ji Xing around a corner, interrupting Best's explanation route, but Best could only follow him at a trot with a smile.

"Magic equipment department?" Ji Xing asked.

"Have you ever seen magic weapons? Most of the weapons used by the Noxian generals were born in our magic equipment department! It's a pity that the materials are hard to find, otherwise we can equip all Noxian soldiers with magic weapons and establish An invincible magical army!"

Fugai said: "Not only that, most of the magic equipment drawings circulated by the outside world are basically our design results. Every day, countless Noxian generals and nobles come to ask us to help them tailor a magic weapon." "

He said it very boldly, but Ji Xing had already seen from the way Betus was hesitant to speak that the magic equipment system was not very popular. The most critical problem was that the materials were hard to find, and they were getting harder and harder to find. I'm afraid Fu Gai was confused.

In addition, he had already seen the bunker-like buildings in the distance with no more than smoking chimneys, which made him feel like he was back in Piltover. Asking the elements of wind and fire, is this because they want me to do hard work?

But Ji Xing didn't show any signs of it, and even showed an interested expression.

Seeing this, Fugai used his professional talents and struck while the iron was hot: "You don't have to consider other departments. Especially the combat department, a group of guys who only know how to destroy. Letting them have magic talents is simply a waste of resources. No matter how destructive they are, Can it be compared to an army?

But our magic equipment department is really comparable to the army. Some generals led their troops to easily defeat the enemy with the magic equipment we created!

There is also a mysterious exploration system, and I don’t even know what it is called. A few guys talk about it all day long, exploring the origin of magic and studying the mysteries of runes. It's been more than a thousand years since the Rune War, and we haven't even been able to get a single rune. Do we want to study runes in vain? "

After picking two conspicuous ones, he went up and belittled them, and after that, they arrived near the 'boiler room' of the magic equipment department.

Just as they were about to bring Ji Xing in, the three of them suddenly heard two muffled roars coming from nearby. Fugai turned his head in shock and quickly said: "That's the testing area for magic equipment. I remembered, these two One day, there happened to be a deputy general of the Trifari Legion who asked us to make some daggers for her.

You know the Trifari Legion, right? This is a newly established unit in recent months, directly under the command of Swain, and it is absolutely elite.

It looks like this movement has been completed. If I didn't tell you, would you have heard that the movement was caused by the dagger, not the cannonball? "

she? dagger? It can't be such a coincidence.

Ji Xing was thinking about something else, and then he saw a slim woman with a sharp expression and long crimson hair walking out of the equipment testing area.

She was weighing two daggers in her hand. She seemed to notice the gazes of the three people and looked over. Then her steps froze in place.

She felt like she was having a vision. Wasn't that person Sewell from Piltover? !

Nearly five months have passed since Piltover failed to assassinate Camille, and Katarina has never forgotten the shame of the failed mission.

She was seriously injured by the explosion that day and managed to escape to Zaun. She almost thought she couldn't save her arms. Fortunately, Zaun had a magical potion - Shimmer, which turned her into a blessing in disguise.

After taking Shimmer, she clearly felt that her body had undergone some abnormal changes, and her strength and speed increased in all directions.

According to her own thoughts, she wanted to assassinate Camille again, but her responsibility told her not to do that. She could only come back and let the commander know the situation and deal with her.

Swain was very generous and did not pursue her actions or failures. He just told her not to carry out the mission against Piltover for the time being. He asked her to rest first and serve as Trifali's lieutenant to help him identify a group of cronies and associates. Elite.

For an assassin, this was actually punishment, and Katarina could only accept it.

It was easier to make a dagger at the Magic Academy. All her usual weapons were lost in Piltover. Thinking of Camille's Hex Shield, she also needed stronger magic weapons!

But how come... I met Sewell who invented the universal capsule at the magic academy?

The two sides looked at each other for a few seconds, and Fuquet said inexplicably: "Is there anything dissatisfied about the enchanted dagger, Vice Admiral Catalina?"

"No, I'm very satisfied." Catalina's voice was calm: "Who is this?"

She was obviously asking about Ji Xing, and Betus quickly responded: "It's Master Roger recommended by the Kythira family. He just joined the academy."

"Roger?" Catalina raised her eyebrows.

Even including those who have seen my portrait, there should not be many people in Noxus who know me, and there should be no one in the Mage Academy. Why is it such a coincidence? Is this really a coincidence?

Ha, the trickster enchantress.

I haven't worn my vest yet.

Ji Xing smiled and said: "Sorry, let me introduce myself again. I am Sewell from Piltover."

ah? Fouquet and Bates looked at each other in astonishment.

Piltover? Not Bilgewater? Sevier? Isn't it Roger?

The Magic Academy is relatively closed, and they obviously haven't heard of the name Sewell.

"It's really you, you're actually a mage?" Katarina asked: "You left the Feros family and joined Noxus?"

"No, I just came here to learn some knowledge." Ji Xing said: "Miss Catalina, say hello to Commander Swain for me. Also..."

He looked at Betus and said, "How do I apply to upgrade my mage level? I want to apply to become a fifth-level mage, which will be evaluated based on combat effectiveness."

Bates was stunned for a moment and opened his mouth: "No... no, no, Roger... uh, Master Sewell, our fifth level is the highest level, and the first level is the lowest, you..."

"I was right."

Bates froze his movements, and Fugai beside him looked up at the fiery red sun. What happened? Where am I? Who is next to me?

I just belittled the combat-type guys to him, and he turned out to be one of them?

No, that's not right.

Level 5 battle mage? !

There is currently only one person in the Magic Academy, so he probably doesn’t know what this means!

Catalina's pupils on the opposite side also shrank slightly, with a hint of purple in them. She looked at Ji Xing intently for a while, then suddenly flicked her wrist.

The two daggers in his hands flew through the air at such a speed that they could rub against the air and create sparks, blasting towards Ji Xing's arms like two meteors!

Buzz——

The next moment, a strong buzzing and trembling sound broke out. The front ends of the two daggers were held by Ji Xing's fingertips, and the tail ends were still trembling in the air.

Tiny arcs of electricity splashed at the fingertips.

Catalina also had a slight look of shock on her face.

Ji Xing flicked his fingers, and the two daggers flew back in the air. Catalina caught them back in her hands. She was silent for a moment, then turned and left.

Ji Xing also turned around and said: "The craftsmanship of the dagger is very good, I am very interested. Master Fugai, could you please take me inside?"

The corner of Fugai's mouth twitched, he wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say.

Anyway... I just feel a little regretful.

…

A few minutes later, in the Immortal Fortress.

Swain sat in the top position, his gray hair and deep eyes showing his wisdom.

After listening to the half-kneeling Caterina's report, he didn't look strange at all, and just asked: "What do you think of it, Caterina."

Catalina raised her head: "The Philos family destroyed Gangplank's 'secret weapon', which gave them the confidence to dare to be enemies with the empire."

"No, they are not enemies of the empire." Swain said: "They just want to seize the opportunity to gain a stronger voice and status, although they will damage the interests of the empire in the process."

He thought silently for a while.

The family of Kythera?

Black rose, pale lady.

"Katerina, I have to make an extra trip to see Dean Yunior and pass Sevier's application as a fifth-level mage to be exempted from the exam."

"……yes!"