Above the mage

Chapter 111 Water of Ascension

As a long-established magic academy with thousands of years of history, the Seres Magic Academy has a very complete internal organizational structure and departmental setup.

The college's highest leader is Dean Shel Ian, who is responsible for overall management and decision-making.

It also has two vice deans under it to assist the dean in handling daily affairs.

Then there is the core department responsible for the overall teaching management and operation of the college: the committee.

Responsibilities include curriculum design, instructor evaluation, student management, budget allocation, and other teaching activities;

Next are the three teaching departments: the Magical Arts Department, the Spells Department, and the Basic Knowledge Department.

Finally, there is the college's logistics department, which is responsible for the college's daily operations, maintaining buildings and infrastructure, carrying out necessary repairs and upgrades, and even ensuring the college's safety.

The two mages arguing heatedly now are two members of the committee.

"Master Tilo, the distribution of the 'Water of Ascension' was decided half a year ago. Now you suddenly say you want to give my apprentice's share to an unknown rogue mage. What do you mean by this?"

The core of the dispute was the distribution of the "Water of Ascension".

As an important auxiliary potion for mage apprentices to advance their rings, the distribution of "Ascension Water" has always been one of the most sensitive topics within the academy.

The committee member known as Master Tiro was equally short-tempered and fearless, responding loudly, "Committee member Lal, don't think you're right just because you're loud. Everything I've done is in accordance with the academy's rules and regulations."

"You call him a self-taught mage, but he came with a letter of recommendation from Dean Gavin. According to regulations, our college should unconditionally admit anyone with a letter of recommendation with the highest level of treatment."

"The highest level of treatment we offer him, besides unconditionally assigning him a senior instructor, is that he should also receive a share of 'Water of Ascension.' If you're not satisfied, go argue with Dean Gavin. What's the point of arguing with me here? Do you think I'm easy to bully?"

"But..." Master Ral was suddenly silenced. Dean Sher had the authority to change the rules left by the previous dean, and as a committee member, he naturally dared not do so. He could only argue vehemently:

"But that wild mage isn't even a third-class mage apprentice. 'Water of Ascension' would be useless to him. And Trif has been stuck at the third-class mage apprentice level for three years. If he doesn't get 'Water of Ascension' this year, he'll waste another year."

Seeing that the mage Ral's voice had softened and his attitude had improved considerably, the mage Tiro also calmed down and spoke slowly and deliberately:

"I'm not targeting your apprentice. I know that Trif has been stuck at the third-level apprentice level for a long time. It's just that Trif's assessment results have never met the requirements, which is why he hasn't been able to obtain a bottle of 'Spirit Ascension Water'."

"The royal family has already been quite generous to our academy in the distribution of Ring-Up Potions."

"In our academy, any third-class mage apprentice who meets the assessment requirements will be given a bottle of 'Spirit Ascension Water' without any conditions. In addition, we are allocated an extra 5 portions of 'Spirit Ascension Water' every year for internal distribution or to deal with special circumstances."

“It’s just that…” Mage Tiro shook his head and said regretfully, “Commissioner Lal, I know he is your sister’s only son, but you should know his magical talent better than I do. Even among the students who did not meet the requirements in the assessment, he was the worst.”

"It's not that I'm targeting him, it's just that he's really too disappointing."

"If it weren't for your contributions to the academy over the years, he would never have been entitled to this bottle of 'Water of Ascension'."

"Now that someone has been admitted with Dean Gavin's recommendation letter, according to the rules, we must give them a 'Water of Ascension'."

"The five slots for 'Water of Ascension' this year were allocated at the beginning of the year, and there are none left. According to the previously established allocation sequence, if one slot has to be given up, it can only be Trive."

After Master Tiro finished speaking, Master Lal's face turned pale and then red, and in the end, he had nothing to say.

Because what the monk Tilo said was indeed in accordance with the rules and regulations.

He himself was well aware of this.

The reason they still made trouble at the meeting today was simply to hope that by creating a scene, they could see if things could take a turn for the better.

"Sigh, I can understand how Mage Ral feels. Trif will be twenty-one next year. If he misses this year, he will miss the golden period to advance to the first ring mage." At this moment, another committee member who had been sitting and watching for a long time suddenly spoke up.

"Master Lal has been dedicated and responsible over the years and has made many contributions to the academy."

"Moreover, Master Ral has devoted his life to magical practice, has no wife or children, and Trif is his only family. We should not let Master Ral feel so heartbroken."

"What, Mage Red, do you think you can just decide to disregard Dean Gavin's letter of recommendation?"

Master Tiro glanced at the person who spoke and said with a faint sneer, "Or are you prepared to be selfless and give up that bottle of 'Spirit Ascension Water' for your family?"

"Of course not. Although Dean Gavin is no longer here, as the former dean of the college, how could I dare to disrespect him?"

The middle-aged mage known as Master Red seemed unfazed by Master Tiro's barbed verbal attacks, and simply asked slowly and deliberately:

"I just heard from Mage Ral that this rogue mage who came to us with a letter of recommendation doesn't seem to be a very high-level mage?"

"Yes, the people below have already tested him carefully. He is not old, only thirteen or fourteen years old, but he is already a second-level mage apprentice. Although he does not meet the academy's admission standards, his talent is actually not bad for a wild mage."

"With the resources of this academy, becoming a first-ring mage is definitely not a problem, and becoming a second-ring mage is also a possibility." Although Mage Lal was very unhappy with this "uninvited guest," he still gave a fair assessment.

Master Red clapped his hands and said, "That solves it."

"Huh?" Mage Ral looked at Mage Red with a puzzled expression.

"This wild mage is only a second-level mage apprentice. Even if we give him the 'Water of Ascension,' he won't be able to use it for a while. Why don't you borrow the 'Water of Ascension' from him first, and return it to him next year?" Mage Red said leisurely.

"In this way, we can both avoid violating the former dean's rules and allow Master Lal to get what he wants, which is perfect. Isn't that wonderful?" He looked at Dean Sher, who was sitting in the main seat, and asked for his opinion.

"Borrowing is allowed, but coercion is not permitted. Otherwise, it would not only be disrespectful to Dean Gavin, but also damage the reputation of our Seres Magic Academy," Dean Sher said expressionlessly.

"I understand, I understand!" The monk, his emotions fluctuating wildly, couldn't contain himself and quickly patted his chest, assuring everyone, "I will handle this matter perfectly, leaving no room for criticism!"

With Dean Sher's nod, the matter was temporarily put to rest.

"Including that wild mage who came with a letter of recommendation, there are six new students enrolled this month."

"The wild mage who came with Dean Gavin's recommendation letter and Jellika will be admitted with the highest honors, and they need to be assigned a 3rd-ring senior tutor," Shel Ian added.

(End of this chapter)