Chapter 81: The Academy (IV)
"How is the Academy split up anyway? I saw so many buildings that I had to wonder if every single one is a classroom." Don asked. "I know I left the blueprints behind, but I could not see through to it to the end."
"Ah, about that. We have one main building that is situated in the center and six other large buildings surrounding it. The six buildings are split into the Six primary elements where students are divided into their respective elements. This Academy is for ages thirteen to eighteen."
"You went with my suggestion on making this into a high school."
Sal nodded his head. "We set up smaller schools for primary and middle school around the city like you have asked too. When the students graduate middle school, they come to the Academy to be tested and to see if they are qualified to learn your teachings. The basics are hammered in when they are children, and when they are ready, they are brought into the school. We also provide a dorm for the students, so they don't have to worry about moving back and forth. Not only that, but we also have the finest magic teachers that have traveled far and wide to come here."
"Aren't you worried that the Dragon Kingdom will look upon this with disfavor?" Phil asked.
"As if. They can not even go past the Forgotten Forest, we even have the walls that protected us so far. Not only that, but we have also established a large number of magic stones around the city for any magical attacks. We both worked hard in creating a strong defense for such an attack."
"Impressive." I whistled.
"This school is protected by magic that we thought was never possible. Not only that, we are strict on our policy. The brightest minds and the people who strive to work hard are allowed in.
Even still, only the main building teaches the students who have the aptitude to use Coding.
These people are not allowed to leave the city without a permit and protection. We can not let such valuable people go. Sadly, there aren't many people who can, sadly, though we have teachers that teach other varieties of normal magic."
I couldn't help but be interested in what the six elemental building teachers had to teach. "You don't mind me taking a few classes?" My eyes sparkled with interest. The thought of learning something new awakened my lust for knowledge.
"We don't mind at all. Do you want us to introduce you to the teachers?"
"No." I quickly cut him off. I didn't want to be the center of attention. "Just give me regular school clothes. Just think of me as another student, will you?"
"That's sacrilege. You are our teacher."
"Just give up." Phil sighed. "There is no point in arguing with her when she has her mindset on something that she wants."
"But-"
"Come on, I'm not that knowledgeable in magic as you say, you know. All I know is how to code. Give me a break, will you? You guys probably know more than me."
"Give me a pair of uniforms as well," Phil interjected. ���I wouldn't mind seeing what you have done to this school."
"Me too. Me too." Don excitedly stated. "I don't know much about magic, but it will help me in my studies."
"Please give one to Tart as well," Coco spoke. "He needs to broaden his short, sighted mind."
"What? Are you calling me dumb?" Tart growled.
"Yes."
"I am not."
"Plus, you will be able to watch over young mistresses from danger."
"I don't need a bodyguard, Coco," I spoke. Really, I didn't like the idea of someone following me all around.
"No, young mistress. Have you already forgotten what had happened yesterday? Your life could've been forfeit!"
"That's not quite-"
"Young mistress, please. This is to ease all of our minds. We don't want to lose you."
Her words stung, making me feel sad but, at the same time, happy that they cared.
"Fine, just Tart. Plus, Don and Phil will be there. It's not going to be such a big problem, you know."
"We don't know that," Phil spoke. "Even though we lost them doesn't mean they won't be other problems that we need to watch out for."
Sal and Sam gave up in trying to convince me and look at both Phil and Don. They shrugged, giving him no answer to try to persuade me.
"Fine. We won't tell the other teachers, but you have to give one lecture a week in the main building."
"Deal. That doesn't sound too hard." I said.
"Wonderful." Both brothers were elated. "We'll send in your paper works for your transfer in. I'm not sure how long you want to study, but four years is the maximum number before graduating."
"Just put us in as freshman class," I said.
"That is a little.…"
"There is nowhere in the world right now who has what we have. It wouldn't make any sense where new blood would come in."
"No. It's not that, it's just we were thinking about putting you in as a senior. That is where all the advanced lectures will be."
"Well, I'm not so sure that would be a good idea. I don't know much about magic, you know. All I have learned is from Phil here."
Both Sal and Sam stared with gaping jaws. They couldn't believe that I only knew rudimentary magic and could do advanced level magic like Coding. It completely boggled their minds.
"This is such an unfair brother. We got geniuses left and right who want to enter as a freshman. Though it is kind of strange to see all three of you start with such young people. We can not approve, and instead, we will put you in a junior year. don't worry, we will give you access to any class that you wish to enter to learn."
"I'm fine with that." I felt satisfied with their answer.
"So when do we start?"
"Tomorrow."
"Great." I excitedly stated. Tomorrow I would get to learn the basics of magic and be on my way to becoming stronger and finding a way to break this wretched hunger for gold.
"Just come here in the morning, and we will give you your student ID and schedule."
Sal walked over and rummaged through a box. He brought out blue and white uniforms for us to wear.
I gladly took the uniform in hand and hugged it against my chest. I was already feeling excited about the idea of learning more about magic in this world.
"Well, then, I'll see you tomorrow." I turned to leave. "I'm glad to see you are doing well."
"We are glad that you are back, Berry. We missed you."
I couldn't help but smile as I headed out the door.
Both brothers had an awkward grin plastered on their face. "This year is going to get interesting."
"You can say that again."
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