Greetings, Mister Principal: New job
The 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 extremely 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 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.
There was naturally no echo in the carriage. Everyone just watched the car slowly drive into the manor, and a sigh spread among the crowd.
The door closed slowly, 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 they gave up, fanning themselves 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 small cart.
"Do you need some cold Coke?"
She yelled, making those who had been exposed to the summer sun suddenly light up.
"Coke!"
"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 the box also contained large chunks of ice, the drinks were still cold. , a lot of dew condensed on the bottle as soon as it came into contact with the outside air.
She sold quickly. In less than a quarter of an hour, a whole box of Coke was sold out. The old woman's purse jingled, and those who bought the Coke were able to get a little refreshment in this summer.
"How was the result today?"
While packing her things, the old woman 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 are listening After a new review institution was opened here to review 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 who were able to have their papers seen by the review committee were mercilessly refuted. They are back, but these people still have illusions. They imagine that one day, their papers will be evaluated truly in line with their value, just like the legendary Reiner Ingle!
"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?"
The man was still resting when 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 clean 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 pushed the cart again. On the side, 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 thought that this would happen before.
After the carriage entered the manor, he raised the curtains of the carriage and glanced back at the crowd outside the gate.
Before, during the annual meeting of the Mercury Scale, 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 outside the manor, the nature Very different.
They seem to want to let themselves read the paper, but why not 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, dozens of people would have been walking around in the sunshine. In seconds, he would be sweating profusely and his back would be soaked.
Walking into the manor hall from the side, Reiner finally felt a chill.
"Is this Mr. Rainer Ian Gray?"
A man wearing a mage robe 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 robe, and he asked Reiner On his outstretched right hand, two rings inlaid with precious stones were shining brightly.
"I am Igor Bonn, one of your colleagues. I am mainly responsible for reviewing papers in the Department of Elements and part of the Department of Alchemy."
"Hello, I am Rainer Ingle. I would like to ask for your help in the coming week, Lord Bonn."
Linner held the other person's hand back and said with a smile.
This is Trestan, located in the middle of the Kingdom of Astor~IndoMTL.com~In the past, this was a military fortress, but with the unification of the kingdom, it has become a bustling commercial city, in which several Ten years ago, the establishment of the Astor Advanced Magic Academy made this place the magic center of the Astor Kingdom.
This thesis review institution established directly under the authorization of the High Council is located in the east of Trestan City. Previously, President Dmitry of the Mercury Scale and several of his Excellencies got this job for Reiner. , and these days, it is the day when Reiner comes to report 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 on, let's talk as we walk."
Igor patted Reiner on the shoulder and led him up the stairs.