Chapter 1 Carriage Ride to School

The carriage unknowingly entered a bustling commercial district, passing various restaurants, cafes, bars, and unique shops. The wide streets were filled with the vibrancy of everyday life.

From ancient classical buildings like the Ikelite Central Station and St. Brian's Cathedral to modern magical glass curtain structures like Hutton Walking Square and the Erica Magic Tower, the diverse and harmonious architectural styles added to Ikelite's skyline.

It was nearing noon.

The sightseeing carriage arrived near the academy.

The legendary Ikelite Magic Academy was located in the heart of the royal capital.

The academy had no walls; the area and all the buildings within were simply known as the Ikelite Magic Academy.

Lan Qi, carrying his suitcase, walked into the campus with Talia.

After a few steps, Lan Qi was greeted by a melodious chime.

It came from the iconic red-brick clock tower, ringing only three times before stopping, indicating it was three in the afternoon.

The clock tower stood in the center of a vast lawn, surrounded by green trees. Sunlight filtered through the dense leaves, casting dappled shadows on the green grass.

He and Talia followed the map on the sign, passing various buildings.

There was the Gothic Sage Academy's ancient tower library, its outer walls inlaid with exquisite reliefs, containing countless mysterious books.

There was also the Victorian-style Knight Academy Arena, its pointed arch windows full of classical charm.

And there were the innovative Alchemy Biology Laboratory and the Magical Engineering Research Institute, their walls made of magical screens reflecting the blue of the sky and the shadows of the surrounding green trees.

After a dozen minutes of walking.

Lan Qi arrived at his destination.

A streamlined, uniquely designed giant building, the "Learning and Education Building" shared by the Knight Academy and the Sage Academy.

Lan Qi and Talia arrived on the second floor, at the student service center.

With the friendly help of the staff, Lan Qi quickly completed the modification of his exam information, changing his application from the Alchemy Academy to the Sage Academy.

Next, to complete the full registration for the Sage Academy entrance exam, he needed to go to the third floor of the building to complete the attribute detection.

Carrying his small suitcase in his left hand.

Holding the application form and personal information in his right hand.

Lan Qi wandered around and found the Basic Attribute Measurement Room on the third floor.

The spacious office was neatly filled with various measuring magical instruments, giving it more of a radiology clinic feel than a magic academy.

Students who wanted to apply to the Knight Academy and the Sage Academy generally completed the required attribute tests early when applying. Lan Qi was transferring midway, so he missed the time, and there were no other students waiting in line two days before the exam.

The teacher sitting behind the desk quickly turned her gaze to the two visitors.

"I didn't expect there to be such a powerful new student this year… it seems the Sage Academy has found a treasure."

The teacher in charge of testing attributes in the office gave a very gentle feeling. She showed a joyful and kind smile on her face when she saw Talia for the first time.

Just the steady, restrained, and unfathomable magic power on Talia's body made her exclaim in surprise.

"He's the one taking the exam, not me."

Talia said lightly.

"Huh?"

So, this guy carrying the suitcase is the young master?

Behind the desk, the female teacher whose employee badge read "Theresa" quickly looked at Lan Qi.

"That's right."

Seeing that the teacher finally focused her surprised gaze on him, Lan Qi smiled awkwardly.

Talia, this guy, is used to wandering and has no luggage at all.

He was standing with the suitcase, holding the form, and with Talia, who looked like a human girl, it did look like "The Young Lady and Me".

"Cough cough."

Teacher Theresa coughed twice, also quite embarrassed.

It wasn't just the visual error that caused her to have such a misunderstanding. As a mage, they would believe more in their perception and judgment of magic power than their eyes.

However, the pitiful magic power fluctuations on Lan Qi's body made her not see much hope for Lan Qi to become an excellent magic-based professional.

Even without professional instrument testing, she, as a senior teacher, could feel that Lan Qi's magic attribute was very weak, but his mental power seemed strong enough.

Maybe he's more suitable… to be a priest?

After all, many auxiliary spells of priests are not linked to magic power, but to mental strength.

But if he wanted to become a clergyman, the well-known Holy Religion Research Association or the Sacred Artisan Academy in the Southern Continent would be more suitable for his talent than the Ikelite Magic Academy.

However, since the other party had already come, she certainly couldn't say anything to discourage the student.

And her job at the moment was to help Lan Qi complete the attribute test.

If the test results could meet the standard after comprehensive calculation, then she would complete the formal examination procedures for him.

Soon, they conducted and completed the test.

Lan Qi had extremely high mental growth and relatively good physical growth, but he had no talent for magic or strength.

Although the mental attribute did not have as much weight as the magic attribute in the Sage Academy's assessment of magic-based professions, Lan Qi's extremely high mental single attribute still exceeded the passing line by a lot after weighted calculation.

So Theresa began to process the follow-up assessment procedures for him.

Lan Qi looked at his attribute test results to pass the time, waiting for Teacher Theresa to finish processing.

In this world's simplest "four-dimensional test method" -

The magic attribute affects the damage, healing, and additional effects of most spells.

The strength attribute is directly linked to physical attack power.

Mental strength affects mana limit and magic resistance.

Physical strength integrates vitality, endurance, and physical defense.

"Student, what is your profession?"

Theresa entered Lan Qi's specific test results on a tablet-like magical instrument, but when she reached the "function" column, she looked up at Lan Qi and asked.

Lan Qi's survivability was outstanding, but he had no means of output.

Based on her guess, Lan Qi should not be a too aggressive profession, but more inclined to support and logistics.

Although Talia did not say anything, she also paid a little attention to Lan Qi's upcoming answer.

Because she really didn't know the answer.

Nor was she clear on how Lan Qi would answer.

Mad Warlock? Heretic Priest? Neither seemed suitable.

Anyway, she couldn't think of a fitting word to describe the system composed of those cards on Lan Qi now.

"Obviously, I am a White Mage."

Lan Qi said with a warm smile.

Talia, who was next to him, twitched the corner of her eye unconsciously when she heard this.

This guy really dares to say it!

If she hadn't traveled in the human kingdom for so many years, she would have suspected her language comprehension was wrong instead of suspecting Lan Qi had a problem.

The most outrageous thing was that Talia didn't even detect Lan Qi was lying.

He really thinks he is a White Mage.

Teacher Theresa nodded with a "knowing" look when she heard this.

"I see… I am also a healing mage. If you can enter the Sage Academy, you may see me again in class in the future."

Such a sunny and cheerful young man really looks like a healer with a kind heart.

Teacher Theresa smiled and handed Lan Qi the examination bracelet that had been engraved with information.

Although his healing and support effects may be very low, his mental attribute is linked to magic power, so he can use spells continuously, so his endurance should be sufficient.

Most importantly, compared to other functions, healing professionals need to have a gentle and kind heart.

"The formal exam will be in two days. Use this bracelet to participate in the practical simulation on the seventh floor. Although the exam will be difficult, may the Goddess of Fate bless you and wish you good luck in the exam."

Teacher Theresa, sitting behind the long table, supported her chin with one hand, with a full smile on her face, and added.

She believes that all gentle people will be treated gently.

Even if this young man's hope of standing out and passing the assessment is not great.

"Okay, thank you."

Lan Qi nodded.

Then he and Talia, whose eyes could not hide her confusion, left the building together.