Fanatics of the Magic Academy

Chapter 103 Going to School

Rose rubbed her temples, sensing that it was already seven o'clock the next morning.

He worked all night. As for the progress of "Silent Thunder," it can't be said that there were any significant results; at the very least, it was a complete failure.

The first issue is equipment differences.

The formula left behind by the followers of Gu Long was based on the industrial standards and extraordinary power of their time.

The equipment used today is vastly different from what it was back then; the technology of the magical side and the technology of the faith side are essentially two different things.

Therefore, Rose's first task was to transform the drug-making process and technology of the Gu Long believers into steps that the two existing machines could perform.

The problem is that he hasn't even figured out how to use these two machines, let alone rebuild the process based on them.

Secondly, there's the issue of materials.

The materials he purchased were only similar in nature to those of the ancient Long believers of that era.

He had to figure out the material handling and matching entirely on his own; the "Silent Thunder" configuration method could only serve as a rough reference.

In other words, Rose has the basic principles and general process of the drug, but he needs to fill in the specific details and material combinations himself.

He himself had almost no background in pharmacy; neither in his past life nor in this one; he had hardly ever been exposed to it.

Many pharmaceutical principles can only be learned and compared in dreams.

Fortunately, the Dream Library has a search function, allowing users to find the knowledge they need within the vast body of pharmacology.

Even so, Rose's progress is still impressive.

We can only take it one step at a time.

There's still a month and a half until the next gathering, so there's plenty of time.

If all else fails, we can wait until the next gathering to discuss it. Anyway, the remaining seven thousand marks are enough for the two of us to live on for more than six months.

Rose put down the machines and materials and walked out of the basement.

He plans to take Tiana to school today.

Tiana's age is exactly six, which is the starting point of compulsory education in Lovilia.

It's called a kindergarten, but it's more like a preschool, mainly to help students get used to the pace of primary school in advance.

After attending kindergarten for a year, they enter primary school and begin a more formal curriculum.

However, the so-called formal courses were far too easy compared to the schools in my previous life; they were practically like playing.

Some might ask: Isn't this a world where magic reigns supreme? Isn't magic widespread?

some.

The problem is that the power of magic comes from reason, and reason depends on brain development and temperament.

Unless a six- or seven-year-old child possesses an extremely unusual talent or trait, or is a time traveler like Rose, how can they possibly have any brain development or mental capacity?

We should wait until the brain is fully developed and the mind is gradually mature before discussing this further.

In fact, the ancient education system of the Magic Federation once conducted experiments on early childhood education, starting brain development and character training from childhood.

However, this kind of forced growth model often only produces magicians with irrational thinking and unstable temperaments, which is too costly.

Therefore, the education system in this world usually only touches on magic briefly before high school.

Magic-related courses are only offered in high school, and they are electives. You can only access some magical knowledge if you have talent and are willing to learn.

In fact, the vast majority of people of this age would choose to pursue magic.

After all, this is a country where magic is supreme. Under the discipline of this social ideology, and given that magicians do indeed enjoy more conveniences in life, people naturally aspire to become magicians.

Well, of course, there are also rebellious young men at this age, like Jiahao.

Other people's high schools: pursuing brain development and rationality, learning magic.

My high school years: pursuing art and assembling firearms.

It's just...

Because this concept is so deeply ingrained in everyone's mind through the education system, most magicians who observe Rose's childlike appearance and special physical qualities will misunderstand Rose.

Because in the eyes of most people, children of this age are unlikely to have developed rationality.

Of course, this is true for the vast majority of people. Kenneth, who was a third-circle mage at his peak, had access to more information and knew more, so he knew that such things were not absolute. In the more than 5000-year history of the Magic Federation, there have always been a few outliers.

Rose walked out of the basement and into the living room. Rose noticed that Tiana was already awake and was washing up in the bathroom.

After Rose came out, she quickly washed up and made some breakfast.

After the two had breakfast, Rose told Tiana about going to school.

"Go to school?! Rose, are you going to school with me?"

Rose shook her head and said, "I don't need to go."

"Huh? Why?"

Tiana was somewhat puzzled and disappointed.

Rose responded with her usual formula: "Because I am a magician."

"That's outrageous, Rose! Does being a magician mean you don't have to go to school?!"

Rose looked at Tiana with a "what else?" expression.

Tiana dejectedly accepted.

Rose reached out and patted her head, saying, "It's okay, I'll pick you up and drop you off at school every day."

"Okay, I understand."

Rose thought for a moment. He still needed to enroll Tiana in school, but it was obviously not feasible for him to be in his current child form, so he needed to disguise himself.

So he wrapped his face and body tightly again, opened his mouth and chanted "Transform into a cloud," channeling the wind into his throat to create a rough voice, and instructed Tiana, "Just call me uncle outside."

Tiana stared wide-eyed at Rossai: "Rosai! How did you do that? Is that magic too? I want to learn it!"

Rose comforted Tiana, saying, "Well, I'll teach you when you're older. For now, go to school. Remember what I told you before?"

Tiana sensed Rose's seriousness, and her expression also became solemn. She nodded to indicate that she understood: "I understand. I should call you Uncle Luo Xin outside."

Rose nodded.

Rose then took Tiana's hand and led her to a nearby public school.

The school looked quite large. Rose had done some research beforehand; the public schools in the Magic Federation covered all grades of compulsory education, at least in Lovelia.

Even in very remote places, this rule still applies.

Moreover, these public schools do not charge tuition fees; they only charge miscellaneous fees.

The community kindergarten that Mason mentioned earlier is similar to a daycare center; it is also non-profit and has relatively low fees.

Then Rose met the school principal, a woman in her fifties named Greta.

Seeing Rose's strange appearance, she asked with some curiosity, "Sir, what's wrong with you...?"

Rose said in a rough, trembling voice, "Hello, Ms. Greta, my name is Luo Xin. I just moved here a couple of days ago. This is my friend's daughter, Tiana. I'm raising her now. I suffered extensive burns all over my body in a fire some years ago, so I'm sorry I can only meet you in this way."

Grey nodded to indicate that she understood, and then said, "So, Mr. Luo Xin, are you planning to enroll Tiana?"

Rose nodded and said, "Yes, Ms. Greta, that is precisely why I have come here."

Greta looked at Rose with admiration. In her opinion, Rose's character was simply extraordinary, considering she was covered in burns but still insisted on taking care of her friend's daughter and even taking her to school.

Greta's expression softened: "I admire your noble character."

Then, she bent down, looked at Tiana, and asked, "You're Tiana, aren't you?"

Tiana nodded obediently.

Greta patted Tiana's head, got up, took a form from her desk drawer, and handed it to Rose: "Mr. Rose, please fill out this form. You will also need to provide proof of residence."

Rose took out the rental contract she had prepared beforehand from her pocket, then took the form, picked up a pen from the table, and began to fill in the paper with trembling hands. The handwriting on the paper looked crooked and messy.

Rose handed the form to Greta, her rough tone revealing a hint of unease as she said, "I'm sorry, Ms. Greta, my hand has had this problem since a previous burn."

Greta said it was fine. She glanced at the information on the form and, just as she had guessed, Tiana's parents had both passed away, and she was being raised by her uncle alone.

Moreover, their home address was extremely remote, barely within the school's coverage area.

She shouted for a teacher to come in and asked the teacher to help Tiana get used to the kindergarten environment.

Besides this reason, she felt that the following conversation was not appropriate for Tiana to be present.

After the teacher took Tiana away, she said to Rossellation in a tactful way, "Alright, Mr. Rossellation, now we can talk about the payment method for tuition and fees—"

She looked at the short, bundled-up Rose, paused, then took out a form and said, "Mr. Luo Xin, there's a subsidy program here for low-income families. You can apply—"

"No need, thank you for your kindness."

Rose interrupted, her tone not loud but firm, and she seemed quite stubborn. Then, she shakily pulled out some cash and said, "It's 1300 marks per semester, right? And there's a 130 mark registration fee. I saw it clearly written on the form earlier."

Greta was silent for a moment, then accepted the money.

In reality, the real reason for Rose's application was that their identities couldn't withstand scrutiny. If they applied for this thing, they would be ruined if they were to be checked in person. If they accidentally stumbled upon Rose's true appearance, it would be even more disastrous.

Rose had already envisioned his future before arriving: a dwarf with burns all over his body and a somewhat stubborn personality.

It must be said that Rose's acting was quite good, and she did not arouse the other party's suspicion.

It's still about veteran actors who are relaxed and at ease.

After completing the enrollment process, Rose found Tiana, who was drawing on a piece of white paper with crayons under the teacher's guidance.

She saw Rose and, with the teacher's permission, ran up to her.

Rose patted her head and said, "I'm leaving now, Tiana. You should spend time with your friends too."

Tiana wasn't in a good mood. She lowered her head and whispered, "I understand, Uncle Luo Xin."

Rose continued, "I'll pick you up at 3 p.m.

Rose was really worried about letting Tiana go to and from school alone, because the place was close to the slums. Without Tiana, Rose would have been torn apart and sold by Hans on her first day in the slums.

Furthermore, my home is relatively remote, barely within the coverage area of ​​the school certificate.