Meet the principal

Midsummer is not over yet, and the dazzling sunshine is scorching the earth. On such a midsummer day, even in the early morning, people feel unbearably hot, and they just want to hide in a cool room and enjoy the comfort brought by modern magic.

The wheels rolled forward and finally stopped outside a manor.

The manor is not big. From the outside, you can see the three-story building and the lush vegetation in the garden. Many people have gathered outside the classically decorated gate.

These people were either wearing long robes or plainly dressed, most of them were adult men. When they saw the arrival of the carriage, they quickly shifted their position from the gate to here.

"Sir, reviewer, please take a look at my research."

"My results are absolutely epoch-making, please take a look!"

"This theorem cannot be buried like this, sir!"

"Please look here, my lord, my proof process is flawless, you must see it!"

A burst of noise immediately surrounded the carriage, but these people did not directly crowd up, but kept a certain distance from the carriage.

Naturally, there was no reply in the carriage. Everyone just watched the car slowly drive into the manor, and a sigh spread among the crowd.

The door slowly closed, and some people chose to continue waiting at the door, while others walked to the shadows on the opposite side of the road as if giving up, fanning the wind with the paper in their hands, trying to alleviate the scorching heat.

At this time, an old woman over fifty years old with gray hair on her temples slowly walked around the corner pushing a trolley.

"Do you need some cold Coke?"

She yelled, making those who had been exposed to the summer sun suddenly light up.

"Cola!"

"Great, I want a bottle!"

"Give me a bottle."

People hiding in the shade immediately gathered around and saw the old woman taking out bottles of black drinks from the box of the trolley. Since there were large pieces of ice in the box, the drinks were still ice cold. When exposed to the outside air, a lot of dew condenses on the bottle.

She sold quickly. In less than a quarter of an hour, a whole box of Coke was sold out.

The old lady's purses jingled, and those who bought Cokes were able to get a little refreshment in this summer.

"How was the result today?"

As the old woman packed her things, she casually asked a man in a robe next to her.

"Oh, it's not like that. Each of these review committee members are so arrogant, how could they be willing to take a look at our results."

The man sighed. He had been here for a month and came every day, but no one was willing to review his paper.

There are many people like him. Most of these people are mage apprentices who have not been able to advance, and there are also a small number of formal mage whose papers have been rejected. They do not agree with the results of the review committee, so they opened the After finding a new review institution that specializes in reviewing breakthrough and innovative papers, they immediately flocked to it.

They took their papers and tried to get recognition. However, the master mage here didn't care about these destitute people at all. The few papers that could be seen by the review committee were mercilessly refuted. But these people still have illusions, and imagine that one day, their papers will be evaluated truly in line with their value, just like the legendary Reiner Inglet!

"Hey, this carriage is a little different. I haven't seen it before. Aunt Hedwig, I'm going to go over and check the situation first. Do you want to come with me?"

While the man was still resting, he saw another carriage driving towards the manor. He hurriedly packed his things and was about to run there when he seemed to remember something and asked the old woman.

"No, you go ahead, I have to tidy up this place."

The old woman known as Aunt Hedwig waved her hand. Her legs and feet were weak, and she was not as energetic as these young people. She found a step to sit down, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and took it from the side of the trolley. He took out a bottle of water and took a sip.

"It is indeed a new jury member."

Aunt Hedwig looked thoughtfully at the carriage that slowly drove into the gate of the manor.

...

To be honest, Reiner had never expected such a situation before.

After the carriage entered the manor, he raised the curtains of the carriage and glanced back at the crowd outside the gate.

Previously, during the Mercury Scale annual meeting, there were many mages outside the venue, but those mages all wanted to try their luck, hoping to be appreciated and become the students of a certain adult, but the nature outside the manor was completely different.

They seem to want to let themselves read the paper, but why don't they submit it through formal channels, instead of waiting here for the review committee?

The carriage stopped, and the moment Reiner left the carriage, he was hit by a heat wave. Fortunately, he bought a piece of clothing with a temperature-regulating circle engraved on it in advance. Otherwise, just in the tens of seconds of walking under the sun, he would be You have to sweat profusely and your back is soaked.

Walking into the manor hall from the side, Reiner finally felt a chill.

"Is this Mr. Rainer Ingle?"

A man in mage robes immediately came forward. He was a fourth-ring mage. The hair on his head was a little sparse, and his face was wrinkled when he smiled. There was the coat of arms of the Storm Council on his robes, and he extended his hand to Reiner. On her right hand, two rings inlaid with precious stones shine brightly.

"I am Igor Bonn, one of your colleagues. I am mainly responsible for reviewing papers in the elemental department and part of the alchemy department."

"Hello, my name is Rainer Ingle. I would like to ask for your help in the coming week, Lord Bonn."

Reiner held the other person's hand back and said with a smile.

This is Trestan, located in the middle of the Kingdom of Astor. In the past, this was a military fortress, but with the unification of the kingdom, it has become a prosperous commercial city. Among them, decades ago, Astor The establishment of Er High-Level Magic Academy made this place the magic center of the Kingdom of Astor.

This thesis evaluation institution established directly under the authorization of the High Council is located in the east of Tristan City. Previously, President Dmitry of the Mercury Scale and several of his Excellencies got this job for Reiner, and this A few days later, it was the day when Reiner came to report on his work and attend the first regular meeting.

"Haha, just call me Igor. Although our magic levels are different, since we work together here, there is no need for those red tapes."

Igor said, glancing out of the window.

"The posture outside just now must have surprised you."

"Uh, okay, okay."

Reiner smiled.

"Come, let's talk while we walk."

Igor patted Reiner on the shoulder and led him up the stairs.