Chapter 9

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nTranslator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTL

n“Tulip Academy of Magic.”

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nJoelson found the Capital Academy of Magic. The classical-style gate was open, but it was guarded by the imperial guards. No one was allowed to enter.

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n“Those who are taking the entrance test, turn right in front.”

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nJoelson spent a few copper coins to get the information he wanted from the imperial guards guarding the gate.

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nOn the right side of the academy was a small square.

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nJoelson saw many young men and women around his age gathered in one place. All of them were here to participate in the entrance test of the Magic Academy.

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nThe Best Magic Academy in the Alcott Empire.

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nIt had a long history of more than 500 years.

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nThere were many powerful mages who came out of the academy all over the continent.

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nThe pillar of the Empire, the great saint-level.

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nThe Tulip Academy of Magic was the holy and of magic that all the youths of the empire yearned for the most. There was no one like it.

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n“The entrance test requires a fee of ten gold coins. If one is admitted, the gold coins will be returned.”

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nJoelson thought that mages were indeed a noble occupation.

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nJust one entrance test required ten gold coins.

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nIt would take a few years for a commoner to accumulate the gold coins. If they did not meet the entrance criteria, the gold coins would be wasted and they would not be able to get it back.

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nHowever, even with such harsh conditions, there were still many people who came to take the test.

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nOnce they were admitted, their lives would be completely different. It could be said that the ten gold coins changed the fate of the family.

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nA mage had a status that was even nobler than a noble.

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nA few people in black robes sat in the middle of the square. Two transparent crystal balls the size of a human head floated in front of them.

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nThe crystal balls were used for the entrance test.

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nThis magical scene made the teenagers who were waiting for the test both amazed and shocked.

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nWas this the power of magic?

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nThe person who supported the test was a man with a short golden beard. He looked a little thin and weak with a cold expression.

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nJoelson noticed that there were three golden stripes on the left chest of his black robe.

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nThis was a tier 3 magician.

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n“Name?”

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n“Sherwood Phillip.”

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nThe young man who was preparing for the test was wearing a washed white linen shirt. He was obviously a commoner.

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nHe was very nervous in front of the man with the short golden beard.

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n“Put your hand on the first crystal ball.”

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n“Oh, okay.”

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nThe young Sherwood hurriedly nodded and stretched out his hands towards the crystal ball, looking as if he was going to take it away.

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nThe short-bearded man frowned slightly. “Just one hand will do.”

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nThe crowd burst into laughter and Sherwood’s face instantly turned red.

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nSherwood carefully put his right hand on the Crystal Ball, afraid that it would fall from the air.

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nObviously, his worry was unnecessary. The crystal ball was lifted by an invisible force and was very stable in the air.

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nUnder everyone’s eyes, the crystal ball lit up with white light, like a fifty-watt incandescent light bulb.

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nSherwood was shocked and looked at the short-bearded man helplessly.

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nThe short-bearded man’s eyes lit up and he became alert.

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n“Put your hand on the second crystal ball again.”

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nSherwood did as the short-bearded man said.

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nThe second crystal ball also lit up, but unlike the first one, it emitted an earthy yellow light.

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nThe crystal ball under Sherwood’s hand was like a turbid yellow agate.

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nThe short-bearded man nodded in satisfaction and seemed to be in a good mood.

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n“Spiritual power talent, medium.”

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n“Congratulations, you will become a member of the Tulip Academy of Magic.”.

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nThe short-bearded man announced.

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nThere was a burst of exclamations from the crowd.

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n“Oh my God, this commoner is actually admitted?!”

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n“Medium spiritual power talent and magic perception talent. He can at least become a level-two earth magician in the future!”

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n“What a lucky kid!”

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nSherwood was stunned by this sudden huge surprise.

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nA couple rushed out from the crowd and hugged Sherwood. Tears of joy flowed out of their eyes. They were his parents.

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n“I’m going to become a magician! I’m going to become a magician!”

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nSherwood came back to his senses and shouted excitedly. He looked a little comical.

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nBut no one laughed at him. Instead, they looked at him with envy.

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nAfter Sherwood graduated from the academy, he would become a noble of noble status and an elite of the empire.

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n“Hello, I am the butler of Count Webster’s mansion.”

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n“I am from Marquis Reginald’s mansion.”

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nA few well-dressed men quickly walked towards Sherwood’s house and offered him olive branches to rope him in.

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nFrom the moment Sherwood was tested for his magical talent, the fate of his family had changed drastically.

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nUnfortunately, no one was accepted again for a long time.

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nFinally, it was Joelson’s turn.

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nJoelson’s face was calm.

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nHe was different from the others. He knew how talented he was in magic.

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nThey were both intermediate. Since Sherwood could be accepted, he definitely could.

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n“Put your hand on the crystal ball.”

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nJoelson already knew the steps of the test.

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nHis fair and slender fingers gently covered the crystal ball.

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nThe crystal ball slowly glowed.

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nThe short-bearded man looked up in surprise.

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nIt seemed that another qualified person had appeared.

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nThe onlookers also stretched their necks and looked over.

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nThe light of the crystal ball grew brighter and brighter, quickly surpassing the brightness that Sherwood had achieved previously.

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nThe crowd had already begun to let out some scattered exclamations.

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nJoelson felt that the crystal ball in his hand was like an invisible vortex, sucking his spiritual energy.

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nHe could only continue to pour his spiritual energy in.

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nHe let all of the spiritual energy of the second-rank mage in.

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nThe brightness of the crystal ball had reached a terrifying level, dazzling to the point of being blinding.

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nIt was impossible to look straight at it. It was as if a small sun had risen in the square.

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nThe short-bearded man stood up with a swoosh.

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nHis expression was extremely excited, and his breathing became heavy.

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nWhen he was testing Sherwood, his expression had only softened a little, but now, his entire face was trembling with excitement.

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n“Let’s change to another one!”

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nThe short-bearded man’s tone was extremely hurried as if he could not wait any longer. There was also a hint of expectation and respect in his tone.

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nJoelson changed his hand and covered the other crystal ball.

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nThe transparent crystal ball was instantly dyed red and then quickly deepened.

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nIt could not be compared with Sherwood’s slowly changing color.

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nThe fiery red color became darker and darker. At its peak, it was like flowing magma, with traces of golden yellow.

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nThe short-bearded man could no longer suppress his ecstatic mood. He suddenly walked out from behind the table.

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nHe held onto Joelson’s hand tightly!

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n“Spiritual power talent, Super!”

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n“Magic Perception Talent, Super!”

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n“Fire element affinity!”

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n“Congratulations, Joelson Edward! I look forward to the day when you make the Tulip Academy feel honored!”

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nThe square, which had been discussing non-stop just now, instantly fell silent.

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nThe entire place was silent.

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