Witch, don't be so lazy

At least if you want to get an "average" level evaluation and a guaranteed credit, it shouldn't be a problem.

However, it is not so easy to get "good" and "excellent", especially "excellent", which is almost equivalent to allowing the other party to transfer from a large class to a small class, recommending the other party to accept an interview with the professor, and eventually becoming a student of the extraordinary wizard.

"Yes, thank you very much."

Anke nodded sincerely to the harpy and responded to the other's half-joking question.

"What you said is true. If this is considered long-winded, then I have to raise my expectations for Dorendel's feathers very high. It would be terrible if it is not as good as I imagined."

"Then lower your expectations. After all, I've been teaching in the academy for over a decade. Being long-winded doesn't mean I'm useless."

Mrip smiled and turned to walk somewhere else.

The encore was obviously still a little unsatisfied.

Because she knew that Mrip had not finished explaining a lot of things, whether it was the details of spell casting, the mobilization of elements, the auxiliary actions of spell casting, or even the changes in the weight and length of pauses in the chanting syllables, a lot of things were glossed over.

In just half an hour, she had gained a lot, which could be seen from the system's skill proficiency.

[Sprint +122]

[Sword of Broken Steel +11]

This efficiency is much higher than working on her own or reading some books. It is almost equivalent to the results of two or three days.

No wonder other students, especially members of the Golden Society, would try to make friends with the teaching assistants. It's not just for grades and credits, but because they can learn real things.

If he could continue to receive dedicated instruction, even though he knew that his proficiency would not increase as rapidly as it did at the beginning, An Ke felt that he could still upgrade the "Sprint Spell" to the "Gliding Spell" within a week.

What a pity to dream.

The half-hour class time far exceeds the instruction time for other students. Even though the teaching assistants have a great deal of autonomy in teaching, everything has a limit, after all, this is a large class.

Outside of class, expecting a third-level wizard to do nothing else and provide one-on-one guidance is not something you can get even if you attend a small class. Unless the relationship is extremely close, such as a clear master-disciple relationship, or a strong blood relationship, you may not be able to buy it even if you pay money.

The reason why those descendants of great nobles and magical families are able to become powerful at a young age is, on the one hand, due to their best talents, and on the other hand, it is inseparable from various resources, and teachers are naturally one of them.

For example, Lorena. It is said that Yang Bao has had one-on-one lessons since he was a child. Sometimes they were from the Tower Academy, sometimes from the Royal Academy, and there were even some high-level executives of the Winter Magic Chamber of Commerce, or generals under the Golden Witch. When they were unemployed, they would be pulled over to give her lessons. This was something that others dared not even think about.

Poor Miss Anke has not yet enjoyed such top-level treatment.

If she just relied on her own hard work, her cultivation would be slow. It would probably take her more than a month to master a mid-level spell...

Well, it sounds like a boastful statement that will be booed by other students, but the objects of comparison are different. The familiar friends around, Xiaoyang, Feiman, Momo, Wei'er... every one of them is cheating, and Miss Anke is only cheating a little bit at most, which is already very conservative.

After leaving Anko and Mulu, Mshup was busy meeting other students.

The first flight class is basically like this. The teaching assistant confirms that everything is OK, including takeoff and landing, observes the students, and gives some reasonable suggestions.

Although it may not be the same guidance as Encore, at least they will tell the other party which class is best to attend.

Unlike universities in previous lives, the knowledge taught by Tower Academy will not be out of touch with society or the students themselves, and its goal is to be applicable.

After all, for a student who flies with the help of instruments, has no intention of practicing celestial spells, and whose goal is only to be "good" or "ordinary", it is okay not to attend classes on "sprint spells" and "gliding spells". They won't be used anyway, and they won't understand them. Just sitting there will make you daydreaming. It's better to do what you like.

Naturally, some students are more extreme.

For example, Mulu.

As she said herself, she understood all the content of the flight class and came here just to get credits. Except for showing up in the first and last classes, she had free time to do what she wanted.

Therefore, although An Ke arranged six professional courses for herself and had only eight hours of personal time every day, sometimes, as long as she used the "skipping class method" reasonably, she could still get enough free time.

But after all, she is a good student who strives for "excellence", so she should still be fully present most of the time.

Time just passes by little by little.

Since most of the students had read the forum on the Book of Wisdom and knew the course content, the vast majority of them were waiting patiently, either practicing mantras, browsing the content on the Book of Wisdom, or whispering to each other.

Anke actually wanted to continue chatting with Mululu, whether it was to find out the news of the Watch Society, ask about magic practice and academy life, or even discuss the Condor Society and Dorondel.

Unfortunately, the latter has been huddled aside, fiddling with his photo stone, and poking at the Book of Wisdom from time to time, looking very busy.

Then there's no way.

Miss Anke simply began to concentrate on her practice, waiting until the commotion started again.

Mrip returned to the center of the lawn and said loudly:

"Now, everyone, get ready. Next, we will conduct flight practice together."

Something to be expected.

According to the introduction of seniors in the Book of Wisdom, the first flight class basically consists of two parts: one is a quick one-on-one session with the teaching assistant, and the other is a circle around the main campus.

The so-called main campus is actually the area for enrollment and registration, and it also has a large number of important buildings, such as the Stone House.

More importantly, the climate and temperature of the main campus are kept constant within a certain range, and the magic power and elemental energies are very coordinated, making it easier to fly there. It also allows freshmen to get to know the corresponding buildings and become familiar with the Tower Academy.

Of course, this also paves the way for the next lesson, "Flight and Combat 1", which will specifically teach how to conduct magical combat in the air, including but not limited to maneuvering techniques, how to conserve and replenish magic power while moving at high speeds, and so on.

It felt a bit like playing Hogwarts Legacy, with the broom taking off and circling the castle, enjoying the beautiful scenery of Hogwarts...

Anke thought as he started the magic carpet.

The other students also took their seats, waiting for Mrip to lead the flight.

But no one expected that the harpy assistant instructor cleared his throat and said:

"Everyone, please note that following deliberations by the Board of Directors, most of the academy's courses will be adjusted to a certain extent. This is to strengthen your practical skills and ability to cope with complex situations, with a strong emphasis on combat and survival skills."

"Therefore, Professor Mphazi has adjusted some of the flight class content upon request. For example, in previous years, we held classes at the Garden of Wind's Breath, but starting this year, we'll occasionally change locations. According to the current plan, the third and fourth classes will be held at the 'Lava Garden,' allowing everyone to experience what it's like to fly under intense flames and high temperatures."

Suddenly, the students were in an uproar.

The large-class courses at Tower College will certainly be adjusted, but usually professors and teaching assistants will make some minor adjustments based on feedback. It is indeed very rare for the board of directors to directly order the entire college to make adjustments, and this can be traced back to more than 30 years ago.

And Encore was also surprised.

On the one hand, I lamented that I always encountered reforms when I started school. For example, in my previous life, I was demoted from a senior grade to a junior grade when I first started school, and the evening self-study time was increased.

On the other hand, the adjustments ordered by the Council always give people a familiar feeling of "storm clouds brewing", just like the previous opening of magic shows in schools and the collection of war taxes in various places.

And Mulu next to her also confirmed Encore's feeling.

She said "Huh", then muttered "Why was it demoted?", and after looking at An Ke, she casually explained that "flight operations suitable for different elemental environments are small class content." After saying that, she did not forget to add "I know that small class teaching content is not allowed to be spread outside, but now it has been adjusted, it doesn't count", highlighting the vigilance of a reporter.

Unlike the content of large classes, almost all the content of small classes is usually confidential. You may not find a single word about it even if you search the forum. However, as a harpy from Dorendel, Mululu must have a way to know, especially the flying lessons.

An Ke didn't care about these things. She was just wondering what was going on.

Could it be that the Tower has already decided to declare war on the Church? Is it preparing to officially support the Phoenix Kingdom? Is it sending mages to the southern continent to prevent the war from spreading to the north?

However, these things are still too far away and are not as eye-catching as the big news announced by Murrip:

"We've also adjusted the content of this section. This time, we won't be flying to the main campus. Instead, we'll be crossing the Kuroshio region of the Black and White Tides. According to Professor Mphachi's instructions, the first three students to reach the finish line will receive Condor Feathers, or what you often call Dorendel Feathers, as prizes."

Like hot oil being poured into a pan, the entire lawn became noisy.

The prizes were certainly attractive, and many students' eyes lit up, especially the freshmen from the Astronomical School and the Golden Society, who were quite excited and looked like they were ready to try.

But at the same time, another group of students, especially those who looked like seniors judging by their magical power and sophisticated temperament, did not react so well.

"Mr. Assistant, are you sure you're talking about the Black and White Tide? The one over there?"

A student with dragonfly wings raised his hand and asked, pointing to a mountain range in the distance.

I have to say that the name of Tower Academy is indeed very appropriate.

The thick and dense black clouds almost turned the entire area into midnight, which was the "black"; the thunder and lightning that appeared from time to time were the so-called "white".

As for the tides, they were easier to understand. Even from a long distance, everyone could still feel the horror of those storms through the images, like a ruthless file in the hands of a god, carving the barren mountains below into the broken teeth of a ferocious beast.

"Of course. Could it be that there is a second Black and White Tide in the Garden of Wind's Rest?"

Mrip smiled. "This is a marvel created with the painstaking efforts of our predecessors at the Astronomical Academy. While it can't compare to the real 'Eye of the Storm' in terms of scale and grandeur, it does have some charm."

Eye of the Storm, a name familiar to mages.

Because it is one of the symbols of the Cloud City, and it is also the restriction and entrance to the giant ruins 'Sky Maze'. It is even rumored that a lot of inspiration for recreating the "Thunder Rune" and "Storm Rune" was obtained by observing the eye of the storm.

"Compared to the Eye of the Storm, our academy's Black and White Tide has unique advantages. For example, because it's man-made, its design is very reasonable, allowing even low-level creatures to enter and survive. It constantly houses a large number of monsters. These aren't obedient spellcasting partners, but rather specially bred monsters with only murderous instincts and primitive impulses, ranging from level one to level three."

"If you have the opportunity to practice mid- to high-level celestial magic in the future, or want to find a combat partner to practice with, or comprehend the relevant spell patterns, this is a great place to practice."

Mrip was very enthusiastic in his introduction.

After all, the Tower Academy's School of Astronomy has a close relationship with Dorendel. Whether from the perspective of faculty or from the perspective of the harpy, it has reason to be proud.

But the students below were quiet and silent.

For a long time.

A member of the Golden Society summoned up his courage and said, "Teacher's Assistant, are we really not considering going to the main campus first? I think just wandering around during the first class is fine. If we want to go to the Black and White Tide, we'll have another chance later."

In an instant, everyone gathered to respond.

"Yeah, I think so too."

"I'm a freshman, and I agreed to visit the main campus."

"Yes, this is my first time flying today. Going to the Black and White Tide is too dangerous. The wind looks so strong that it feels like it could blow my precious little box and bones apart. I won't be able to find them then, and I'll have to go to the cemetery to pick up other people's pieces. I've worked so hard to fit in this skeleton now."

This necromancy-oriented skeleton student hugged his coffin-like vehicle and cried out in tears.

"There's still lightning there. What if it kills the skeleton?"

No matter what.

Mrip just comforted with a faint smile:

"Don't worry, everyone. We only fly in the black tide and don't go to the white tide area. We are unlikely to be killed by lightning."

"There's nothing to be afraid of. When I first started school, the day after I registered, I went on an adventure with my friends in the Black and White Tide. We blew up the Thunder Eagle's nest, dug up calcium carbide crystals, and even kidnapped... uh, invited a few little marshmallows, uh, young cloud elementals, and then experienced a passionate battle royale together."

"Actually, there's no danger in the end. At most, you can seek help through the Book of Wisdom. The worst that can happen is that you'll be half-crippled. After a while of seeing a doctor, you'll be back to full health."

The harpy paused and warned again,

"But you'd better not learn it. After our great adventure, Wind's Rest Garden has banned teachers and students from entering the Black and White Tide without permission. Otherwise, credits will be deducted. The same goes for illegal mining. Besides, you can't find cloud elements there now. My wife's people have all moved to Cotton Valley."

Compared to the teaching assistant who was excited when talking about his childhood experiences, the students were all silent.

Everyone looked at each other, even the Angry Tide Society and the Golden Society, which had been at loggerheads with each other before, now felt a sense of sympathy.

There was a faint sense of death in the air.

It was like when I first entered Jujutsu High School and learned how to use cursed energy for a few hours, the teacher announced with a smile that he would take everyone to fight Sukuna. I wanted to protest, but was sad to find that the teacher was both powerful and crazy.

Very desperate.

And everyone also understood why the comments about Mlip on the forum were always so confusing. They always mentioned "Marshmallow Tasting Master" and were followed by a series of white cloud icons and winged thumbs-up, which made people who didn't know the truth scratch their heads.

Miss Anke also engaged in deep reflection.

She felt that she was still too careless and too easily shaken.

I actually jumped to conclusions just because of the other party's kindness, thinking that I had finally met a normal and reliable guy.

But who knows...Alas.

As expected, the Tower Academy is still full of talented people.

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Chapter 32 Speed ​​and Passion (Part 1)

The further forward we went, the more terrifying the scene became.

Clearly, it was blue sky and white clouds at the beginning, but when I looked up now, there was only a heavy block of molten lead in the sky. The dark haze was pouring down from the horizon, and there was no trace of brilliant sunshine, only a gloom that was so thick that it was suffocating.

Although it was not pitch dark, apart from the bizarre shape of the clouds, all that came into view were the rugged and hideous lines of the mountains and the vortex of the storm that could not be ignored.

Anyone who has seen such a scene will surely understand why it is called "Black and White Tide" -