Wizard: I Have a World of the Dead

In the blink of an eye, another week or so has passed.

Meris Grand Library.

The third assessment room.

"I really don't know what to say..."

The Grand Scholar of Karls' gaze fell on Lynch across from him, and even with his decades of life experience, his eyes were filled with deep envy at this moment.

The other bachelors who were also in charge of the assessment, as well as the scholars who witnessed it, had similar expressions.

In short—

After a slight pause, Grand Secretary Karls' face was filled with a smile, a smile of genuine appreciation and congratulations.

He said, "Congratulations, Lord Lynch. From today onwards, you will be officially recognized by the Grand Library of Meris and officially become a Bachelor."

The University of Carls handed the third key to Lynch.

It was visibly clear that the scholars sitting in their chairs had almost reddened their eyes at that moment.

The third key has a special meaning in the Grand Library of Meris; obtaining this key officially makes one a recognized bachelor by the library.

This is not just a title or appellation, but something that can bring real benefits.

Lynch didn't know what the original purpose of establishing the Merris Grand Library was, but now it plays an important role in Port Ougo as a talent screening institution.

This story begins with the history of Ouge Port.

Initially, Ouge Port was just a noble territory with a population of tens of thousands, not much different from ordinary noble territories like Valen Territory.

However, with decades of peace, its unique geographical advantages have fostered its prosperity and development, and its population has surged to over 300,000 today.

This size is clearly outdated under the old-fashioned family governance model, and the illiterate noble family members are simply incapable of completing complex tasks such as city planning, construction, and trade calculations.

This is where the role of the Meris Library becomes apparent.

The city's normal operation was ensured by replacing the old aristocratic families with the talents trained here in various positions.

A bachelor's degree is the sole criterion for judging whether someone here is qualified.

Count Edmund decreed that all administrative personnel in Ougon must obtain a bachelor's degree from the Grand Library of Meris.

Obtaining a bachelor's degree here means bidding farewell to the status of an ordinary commoner, officially acquiring power, and stepping into the ruling class!

A true upward mobility!

This is the ultimate goal of all scholars studying at the Meris Library, so one can imagine how they would feel to see Lynch pass the test.

Lin Qi politely said, "Thank you."

"Don't mention it, this is what you deserve." Karls shook his head.

After a pause, the scholar smiled slightly and asked, "So, Scholar Lynch, what path will you choose next? Will you take a position? Or will you continue studying in the library?"

"If you wish to take up the post, I can contact the Earl now to arrange it for you."

It was visibly that the scholars around them were breathing more rapidly.

Even the scholars present had reddened their eyes, and there was even a hint of hostility in their gazes.

Humans are driven by self-interest. In a world where class divisions are so rigid, it's easy to imagine the chemical reaction that such a viable upward mobility channel to change one's class fate would produce.

The Meris Grand Library provides free education to students aged 10 to 18. Almost every intellectually sound person in Ougo Port tries their best to get into the Meris Grand Library.

Over the years, this place has long been in a stage of talent surplus.

Even after obtaining their bachelor's degrees, most scholars can only continue studying in the library with a meager stipend, silently waiting for a vacancy in power.

Let alone newly qualified bachelors, there are many bachelors who have obtained four or five keys but still cannot find a suitable position.

And now,

Lin Qi had just passed the assessment, and Karls had already handed this precious opportunity for power to him. How could the scholars and academics present not be envious?

So, faced with this highly coveted opportunity, how should Lynch make his choice?

There's absolutely no reason to hesitate...

Lin Qi replied matter-of-factly, "I hope to continue studying in the Great Library."

"Huh!"

"He...he actually refused..."

"No way!"

A murmur immediately filled the spacious classroom, and the scholars all wore expressions of bewilderment.

The bachelors who participated in the assessment were also taken aback. The hostility in their eyes quickly faded, replaced by the same bewilderment as the scholars.

They were unaware of Lynch's identity.

To be precise, only the Grand Secretary of Karls, the person who made the handover, knew Lynch's background within the Meris Library.

It wasn't that Lin Qi was deliberately hiding anything; it was mainly because his identity was too special.

A powerful nobleman who wields real power, possesses vast fiefdoms, and controls knights, an army, and tens of thousands of people.

His words and actions are destined not to represent his own personal will, and he is always being watched.

It's no exaggeration to say that even what he eats every day, whether his stool is solid or watery, is likely the subject of much speculation and manipulation...

If he were to openly study in the territory of the Duke of the West, a powerful nobleman loyal to the royal family in the South, would anyone really believe that it was just for studying?

I'm afraid countless people won't be able to sleep well then...

This will also have a significant impact within the Valen territory. It wouldn't be good if the previously peaceful vassals misunderstood that their lord was plotting some big deal...

therefore,

Lynch maintained a low profile throughout his trip, both internally and externally.

Externally, he relied solely on correspondence with Grand Secretary Karls through Colin's letters, and internally, he maintained a low profile, with no one in the territory knowing that he had gone to study in Ouge Port.

Karls nodded.

He was just asking casually, after all, a powerful lord like him needed to arrange work.

Who in this city is qualified to arrange a job for him?

He paused for a moment, then took out an invitation and handed it to Lynch: "The end of next month is the Sea God Festival in Ouge Port. Every year at this time, the Earl invites all the scholars in the library to a banquet."

Lin Qi instinctively wanted to refuse.

Another important factor in keeping a low profile was the inability to tolerate the endless banquets, visits, and other tedious social activities among nobles.

Before he could speak, Kars added, "Lord Meris has already written and will return to Gullsong Harbor before the end of the month to attend the Sea God Festival banquet."

Such a banquet was destined to be anything but low-key; Lin Qi's stature meant he couldn't possibly attend as just a scholar.

Sending out invitations was partly a noble courtesy, but more importantly, it was to inform Lynch so that he could make the necessary arrangements.

After all, he knew that Lynch had always wanted to visit Grand Scholar Merris.

Lin Qi was taken aback.

He accepted the invitation and nodded: "Okay."

This elusive scholar!

This is the person who built this amazing library and possesses incredible knowledge that transcends time!

Is it finally time for them to make their appearance?

Lin Qi's gaze lingered on the gold-embossed cover of the invitation, his eyes filled with eagerness.