Looking at the entire Southern Continent.

A Platinum-level card creator already commands considerable respect.

Sometimes, when seeking to observe stone tablets from allied nations, the holders might agree unconditionally!

Because this is no longer a test for students or juniors, but a way to build relationships or invest in potential card creators.

After all, no one would dislike getting to know a human card creator with the potential to create Orange Epic cards.

"As long as I create an Orange Epic card during the registered card creator exam, I'll be ranked Platinum?"

Lan Qi muttered.

At the same time, he began to think, if he goes back to school, could he fleece Dean Lauren a bit?

Although he isn't very good at creating [Wind] magic cards.

But finding a stone tablet earns credits and vacation time.

It's also a good opportunity to experience what it feels like to observe a stone tablet, to prepare for appraising the [Primordial Stone Tablet - Seal] in the future.

"Not really. According to the theoretical score range, creating an Orange Epic card doesn't necessarily guarantee a Platinum ranking. It's more likely to be a Gold rank with a lot of leftover promotion points... The reason you were able to get a Platinum ranking with a single Epic card is because its comprehensive score, especially in artistry, reached an extreme, directly surpassing the Platinum rank promotion line."

While answering Lan Qi's question, Laurence drew numbers in the air with his finger, indicating Lan Qi's approximate scores.

As the chief examiner, he wasn't supposed to reveal the scoring details displayed in the backend terminal.

But hinting at it to Lan Qi wouldn't be a big problem.

They were all people from the Hutton Kingdom.

Lan Qi nodded in silence, simply watching Laurence's hand and listening quietly.

"However, Lan Qi, card creators above the Gold rank need to go through a complicated review by the Card Creators Association headquarters before they can be officially recognized, and the headquarters will produce and award you your Platinum-level accessories and license, among other things," Laurence explained further.

The usual promotion process for Platinum-level card creators also includes an extremely difficult qualification exam.

Lan Qi's unconventional direct ranking might exempt him from the Platinum-level promotion exam, but the corresponding procedures and face-to-face interviews were indispensable.

"Because there was a serious incident where a top card creator from the Rebirth Church in the Northern Continent quickly infiltrated the high levels of the Card Creators Association, the review for Platinum and Magic Crystal levels has become particularly strict since then."

"Our Yikelite branch's highest authority can only grant you a temporary Gold-level certification for now, which will be sent to your address within three working days."

"In other words, unofficially, you are currently considered a quasi-Platinum level, but of course, no one will really treat you as a Gold level card creator."

Laurence and Lan Qi stood on the steps, their shadows casting a hazy outline on the transparent stairs, their voices carrying a slight echo in the air.

"Thank you, Mr. Laurence."

Lan Qi thanked him after hearing Laurence's explanation.

Laurence meant that there was already a world of difference between him and a Gold level card creator.

But to become a true Platinum level card creator, there were still many complicated procedures and waiting time involved.

Lan Qi had never imagined that he would reach the extraordinary Platinum level card creator in one step.

Because the priority purchasing rights and discounts alone for Platinum level card creators were far beyond those of Gold level card creators.

Platinum and Magic Crystal level card creators even have a seat in the high-level meetings of the Card Creators Association.

Becoming a Platinum-level card creator also meant becoming truly famous.

He might receive commissions from many great nobles from his own country or foreign lands, and he could earn extremely high salaries regularly just by having a card creator license in a large business.

Similarly, he would be invited as a distinguished guest to large-scale events and high-level banquets of the Southern Continent Kingdom United Council.

If possible, Lan Qi hoped to successfully pass the certification before he went to the Northern Continent.

Otherwise, if there were any traces left behind, it might be difficult to explain if he was misunderstood.

"Mr. Laurence, generally speaking, how long does this review process take?"

Lan Qi couldn't help but ask.

"The average cycle is three months, and in your special case, where the card creator level has jumped too much, it could take more than six months. In fact, Duke Mi Gaia's bizarre disappearance made the association once suspect that he had a tendency to betray, and even because of various signs that were related to the Rebirth Church, there was even an absurd rumor... that Duke Mi Gaia Alanzal himself was a cardinal of the Rebirth Church... so the headquarters will be particularly strict with the review of the Hutton Kingdom..."

Laurence's voice gradually lowered, as if it involved some secrets and impolite rumors about the Duke, and his words became more and more concise.

"But these voices are mainly other countries that have never been on good terms with the Hutton Kingdom stirring up trouble. You don't have to worry, because they won't be so outrageous as to fabricate news saying that you, Lan Qi Weierfu Te, are secretly a cardinal of the Rebirth Church, in order to hinder your Platinum-level card creator status review."

On the suspended stairs, the two walked down while chatting.

Laurence was clearly very indignant about those unscrupulous reporters and media outlets.

He had dealt with Duke Mi Gaia for a long time.

To say that this kind-hearted Duke was a cardinal was completely distorting the truth.

The only time Laurence was surprised by Duke Mi Gaia was when Duke Mi Gaia harbored a demon and married a demon wife.

"Although the headquarters' review is getting stricter and stricter, please rest assured that most of the procedures will be handled by our Yikelite branch as much as possible, and we will cooperate with the Magic Workshop to help you deal with them properly, so as not to cause you any trouble."

Laurence smiled and added to Lan Qi.

The Yikelite Card Creators Association has long cooperated with the Magic Workshop, and the two sides are very familiar with each other.

Laurence remembered that Lan Qi's application information clearly stated Yikelite Magic Academy.

He believed that when he passed this good news to Professor Bolaao, the dean of the Magic Workshop, today, the professors of the entire Magic Workshop would be very happy and excited to the point of not being able to sleep.

"..."

Lan Qi stopped talking.

If he was indeed an excellent student of the Magic Workshop, then the teachers of the Magic Workshop would be proud of him.

But... he was from the Sage Academy.

He didn't have much contact with the Magic Workshop itself.

The only interaction might have been when he helped the Magic Workshop check the safety hazards of the artificial Shadow World activation terminal during the entrance examination, prompting Professor Bolaao of the Magic Workshop to lead a research team to repair it overnight.

"Wouldn't it... be a bit of trouble for the teachers of the Magic Workshop?"

Lan Qi said with some embarrassment.

(End of this chapter)