The quality of Knowledge and relics at Saint Byron's Comprehensive College is very high, but correspondingly, they are also very expensive.
If this money could truly be obtained and spent as one wished, its effect would definitely surpass that of spending it within Saint Byron's.
From Professor Rontgen's words, it seemed the Doctor and his group could find a way to cash out directly, and Professor Rontgen intended to turn a blind eye to such minor tricks.
"An interesting epoch."
Xia De thought silently in his heart.
Professor Rontgen continued, "Academic credits and internal college funds are Saint Byron's rewards.
The School of Theology, in gratitude for the first-hand information you provided regarding the Old God Lord of the Blood Banquet, as previously stated, allows One-Ring Ring術士 Hamilton and Three-Ring Arcanist Annette to choose any Miracle or spell from the Library."
Although it was a free choice, there would still be restrictions based on existing Ling Runes and grade, not a completely open Library.
Xia De and the Doctor's group of four had discussed this issue, and everyone's opinion was that it was more suitable for Xia De to choose a Miracle; most Miracles corresponding to 【Time-Space】 had sufficient value and would be useful to Xia De even in higher grades.
"I choose a Miracle."
"Me too."
The two said, and Professor Rontgen nodded.
After a flicker of light, two more books appeared on the poetry manuscript paper.
Xia De handed the slightly thicker one to Miss Annette and picked up the thinner one himself.
These were their Library catalogs, and they could take their time to choose, with a week to give their answer.
After this, Doctor Schneider's healing potions were also delivered.
Xia De had originally thought it was just one bottle of potion, but unexpectedly, it was 23 bottles of potions contained in various reagent bottles.
Regardless of how those potions tasted, drinking them all in a short time was an act of courage in itself.
The Doctor possessed such courage, but when he got out of bed, his face looked even worse than before.
Xia De had recently experienced the feeling of being bloated from drinking too much water, so he understood the Doctor's condition quite well.
"I must emphasize again that Sublimation Words must never be used carelessly.
Even with preparation, there's a probability of one's own mind collapsing and resulting in death."
Professor Rontgen took this very seriously; even though the report indicated that it was necessary given the circumstances, he tirelessly reiterated the warning to Doctor Schneider.
"Additionally, the College has received news regarding the Blood Spirit School.
I'm giving you a warning in advance: absolutely do not easily contact the Blood Spirit School.
Their level of danger is not comparable to Mercury Blood; leave this matter to the Church.
Also, as the only Ring術士 who has had close contact with that 'Masked Man Under the Silver Moon', the College hopes you can provide some more detailed information about him."
Professor Rontgen continued, observing the expressions of the five people in turn, but the five immediately shook their heads in unison: "Only the information in the report."
"Professor, regarding that person... what do the College and the Church know now?"
Xia De asked, feigning curiosity, and Professor Rontgen did not notice his unusual demeanor:
"The two associate professors who went to investigate Lakeview Manor reached the same conclusion as Miss Green, a Ten-Ring Sorcerer from the Sun Church, and Mr. Modero, an Eleven-Ring Sorcerer from the Peace Church.
The opponent's level should be above Thirteen Ring."
All five showed surprised expressions at the same time.
"Truly astonishing."
Priest Augustus even thoughtfully exclaimed.
"Yes, after all, in our epoch, there are only a few Thirteen Ring Sorcerers themselves.
The investigation into him is very difficult; divination yields no results, the traces on the third floor were cleaned too thoroughly when you retreated, and the blasphemy and whisper elements gathered by the Old God's descent ritual severely interfered with other search details."
Professor Rontgen couldn't help but sigh, "The opponent is definitely a meticulous person.
This type of High-Ring Sorcerer who appeared out of nowhere is the most troublesome kind of person."
Xia De kept a straight face, not showing any expression.
He was actually very curious how the two ladies sitting there managed to hold back their laughter while being so close to the professor.
"In short, for a while, act carefully... and..."
Professor Rontgen, for the first time since the conversation began, looked at Professor Garcia from the History Academy, who had come for Xia De.
The latter nodded and said in broken delarion common language:
"Also, something big might happen in the Tobesk area recently... other big things.
So, you should stay as far away from the Orthodox Church as possible, especially female Ring術士 of the Orthodox Church."
"Why?"
Doctor Schneider, who knew nothing, asked in surprise.
Xia De, having learned about the whispering chapters from Miss Annette beforehand, roughly understood the meaning behind this.
Saint Byron's indeed had some understanding of the whispering chapters, but it seemed the College did not know who the first The Chosen truly was, only that she was female.
"A great prophecy, concerning the Old God's revival."
"Cough, cough."
Professor Garcia suddenly coughed, interrupting Professor Rontgen's words.
The latter closed his mouth in thought, and after a while, he spoke again:
"This is not an order for you, but a warning for all Letter-based Ring術士 in the Tobesk area.
In short, there will be many troubles in the Tobesk area recently, so you must pay attention to your safety and remember my instructions.
But regarding Mercury Blood and The Masked Man Under the Silver Moon, if you have any information, remember to report it promptly... The Orthodox Church is really useless; our students have to solve everything."
He concluded his words, not forgetting to complain about the Church.
Finally, he looked at Doctor Schneider again:
"The Student Management Office asked me to relay a message: after the July exam season ends, the College's off-campus internship for this year will likely begin.
The specific time is undecided, but it's still the old rule; remember to prepare in advance.
We'll contact you then."
"Off-campus internship?"
Xia De was puzzled, but this certainly wasn't for Letter-based Ring術士; it was probably for the College's regular students to come to the Tobesk area.
Since the two associate professors could come to investigate Lakeview Manor, then more students coming shouldn't be a big deal.
After Professor Rontgen from the School of Theology left, since Professor Garcia from the History Academy came specifically for Xia De's matter, the other four temporarily excused themselves and waited for Xia De in the reception room on the second floor.
Before they left, Xia De informed Professor Garcia that he was a key cultivation target.
The professor didn't mind; compared to other things that night of the first time-travel lesson, this matter was very insignificant.
"Mr. Hamilton, the History Academy is proud of you."
After the Doctor and the other three left, Xia De and the professor sat facing each other, and Professor Garcia looked at the young man before him with great satisfaction:
"From your report, that night at Lakeview Manor, you once again almost saw a God.
This is the second time, isn't it?
Very good, you did quite well, Mr. Hamilton.
Not every One-Ring Ring術士 can accomplish such a significant feat as preventing an Old God's descent; you did quite well."
At the same time, Professor Garcia also, on behalf of the History Academy, inquired about Xia De's health.
Even though the report stated that the Old God's ritual ended before it fully arrived, the young Detective had "almost" seen a God twice within a week after all.
Only after confirming that Xia De felt well and using a few simple questions to confirm his mental normalcy did he continue the conversation:
"Similar to Professor Rontgen, I'll first talk about the College's reward for you.
Your experiences in the fifth epoch - 1068 were excellent, filling a historical blank in the College's Knowledge of the Old God The Innocent Creator.
Although we still haven't found that 'Hope Town', from other clues that year, we can confirm that everything you saw truly happened.
Hope Town... it is very likely a Level 0 relic; we are still investigating this."
Professor Garcia smiled at Xia De, who nodded cautiously, knowing that the following was the main point:
"Ten practical academic credits, plus the Lakeview Manor incident, you now have 30 academic credits.
If I remember correctly, the total requirement for first-year practical academic credits is 40 points."
"Yes, Professor."
"Very good, I heard you also obtained a blasphemy element Ling Rune 【gluttony】?
This is great.
If you can advance to Two-Ring before the end of this year, I recommend you directly advance to the second year at the end of the year.
Although it sounds fast, for students of the History Academy, this is only slightly faster.
We are the History Academy."
Professor Garcia was slightly pleased:
"Additionally, regarding this time exploration mission you completed, after discussion, the History Academy has upgraded the key's level from Poet Grade (Level 5) to Angel-level (Level 1).
Besides academic credits, the History Academy also has compensation and rewards for this matter itself."
Professor Garcia shrugged:
"By the way, if you see any Old God in the past, whether it's a Saint or directly seen, that key can be directly defined as Unknowable Level (Level 0)."
He pointed to the Library catalog Xia De had on his lap:
"The History Academy has opened up Miracles to you that would normally not be available to One-Ring Ring術士.
Compounding your Lakeview Manor reward, the College recommends three Miracles to you; you can choose two out of three as the total reward for your 1068 exploration and Lakeview Manor."
Xia De sat up straight, ready to listen.
Aside from that drop of divinity, this was the true gain from Lakeview Manor.
The professor extended a finger:
"【Future Sight】, seeing a brief future.
But for you, it might only be less than half a second and very blurry, but it will extend with your understanding of 【Time-Space】 and the increase in your Ring level.
This Miracle causes great damage to eyesight, and frequently peeking into the time-space rift also has the potential to make you glimpse some terrifying... evil creatures within the time-space rift.
Peeking at them means they are also peeking at you."
Xia De showed an expression of awe.
He had long known that this world was full of dangers, and this ability was not suitable for him at present.
The professor continued, "From my personal perspective, this isn't very suitable for you, at least not now.
If you don't choose this, it will always remain in your Library catalog, and you can still choose it later; this is also one of the rewards.
This Miracle was originally only open to Ring術士 after Middle-Ring for information; to learn it, the History Academy requires at least two Sublimation Words to be linked."
