Chapter 035: Saint Kana and the Academy - Part
Qin Bin and his party boarded a passenger airship and flew slowly along the Tuya River for about 30 minutes before finally entering the main urban area of the imperial capital.
After landing at the extremely busy airport in the eastern part of the main urban area, we changed to a horse-drawn carriage and sped along the "horse track".
The urban transportation infrastructure here is quite complete. Not only are the roads divided into pedestrian paths and carriageways, there are also rules for walking on the right. Even at busy intersections, Qin Bin saw things like "traffic police" and "traffic lights".
According to Leah, the 'traffic police' are members of the city's security group, called 'security guards' or 'inspectors'. The 'traffic lights' are magic lights that emit red and blue light, red means stop and blue means move.
The so-called city security corps has some flavor of the modern police on Earth. Its core obligations are only two: one is to be loyal to the emperor, and the other is to maintain local security and stability in accordance with imperial laws.
In the eastern part of the main city, the brick and stone hard-surface roads crisscross each other, with heavy traffic and bustling people, making it very lively, but also very clean and tidy. Qin Bin even saw a trash can on the roadside every few meters.
There are tall buildings on both sides of the road. Although the tallest building Qin Bin has seen is no more than ten stories high, it is enough to form a high-density community.
The building style is also full of exotic style, with brick and stone as the main body, domes and square roofs. It also looks a bit like a mix of Central Asia and Western Europe. Some buildings even have a lot of ancient Chinese style.
Qin Bin was also very curious about this, so he asked Leah and Sophia.
The answers of the two girls were also very interesting. They said that they didn’t know when it started, but some objects from other worlds would occasionally appear in this world, including a small number of books.
Although it is very difficult to decipher the language of the other world, and even now no one has been able to systematically decipher any language of the other world, some books with illustrations have given people in this world a lot of inspiration. For example, the Chinese-style buildings were built with reference to illustrations in books from the other world.
"I see..."
In the carriage, after listening to Leah's explanation, Qin Bin nodded, but Sophia added a sentence.
"By the way, because we know that the civilization of the other world is very developed, we have always hoped to see life forms from other worlds with advanced intelligence. Especially our Holy Kana Empire, which is extremely tolerant and receptive to foreign things, has also led to most scholars from all walks of life in the empire being obsessed with studying the civilization of other worlds. So, it is very reasonable to say that you are very valuable, Abin~"
Qin Bin rolled his eyes. "Is that something to be happy about? Also, when I logged into the roster, I used the identity of 'person from another world'. I guess I won't be able to live peacefully from now on, right?"
"Hehe~" Sophia smiled and said, "It is indeed difficult to live in peace, but there is no other way. The souls and life breath of people from another world are too unique. Basically, any cultivator who is a little stronger and has seen life forms from another world can see that Abin is different. In this case, there is basically no point in hiding it. It is better to make it public and maximize the value of this identity under the protection of me and Leah."
"...makes sense." Qin Bin nodded in agreement. "If I were the only one, or the only one for a certain period of time, I could quickly gain fame through this special identity. Especially with your protection, I just need to stay calm and generally I won't be hostile to others."
"No, quite the opposite."
Xiaobai's sudden denial made Qin Bin and others look over in confusion.
Xiao Bai continued, "Sophia doesn't have any other suitors in school because of her little golden retriever, but it's different for Keliya. She's the daughter of Grand Duke Garcia, the sister of Count Sprague Garcia, a popular young general in the empire, the niece of the emperor, and so on. All of these identities are sought after by the nobles in the academy. In this case, Xiaobin, do you still think you won't be hostile to others?"
After Qin Bin and the other two heard it, they all came to their senses.
Qin Bin licked his lips. "I'm a man, and I just moved into Liya's dormitory... Isn't that... like stirring up a hornet's nest?"
Xiao Bai blinked, "A hornet's nest? Oh, a beehive. That's quite descriptive. Yes, it's just like poking a beehive."
"This is really..." Qin Bin didn't know what to say. He hadn't really thought about these things before, but now that he thought about it carefully, he really felt that this was a huge trouble, and it was the kind that kept coming.
Liya said seriously, "Bin, don't worry. There were only a few students who could beat me. Now I'm even stronger. Theoretically, no one can beat me except Sofia who has also become stronger."
"Yes, don't worry, Abin. If there is a fight, Leah and I are here. I guarantee that no one can bully you!" Sophia also shook her little fists and agreed seriously.
I'm already thinking about fighting...
Qin Bin's mouth twitched slightly, and he didn't know what to say.
Xiao Bai smiled and said, "Xiao Bin, are you scared? Actually, it's not too late for you to stay away from Leah and Sofia~"
Liya and Sophia's hearts tightened, but before they could speak, Qin Bin said, "Not to mention that I'm not afraid of trouble, if I don't even have this little bit of responsibility, then what kind of man am I. Besides, I just need to improve my strength as soon as possible. Once my strength overwhelms those Liya's suitors, I think no one will dare to cause trouble to me. Well, at least no one in the academy should dare to go too far, right?"
Liya nodded and said, "Yes, no one dares to do anything out of line in the academy, not even Little Golden Retriever and his brother, and even His Majesty who comes to the academy.
But it is different outside the college. Outside the school, even if someone is killed, as long as they are not caught on the spot by the city security team and no obvious evidence is left, there is a way to make a big deal out of a small matter.
This is also the main reason why Sofia and I want Bin to live in the college."
"That's right." Sophia said seriously, "Abin, remember, if you want to go out in the future, you must be accompanied by at least one of the three of us. Try not to go to the city alone."
Seeing the two women speaking so seriously, Qin Bin nodded seriously, "I understand."
As they were talking, the carriage stopped at the east gate of the Imperial Academy of Magic and Martial Arts.
After getting off the carriage, Leah and Sophia took Qin Bin to the guard post on the left side of the college gate to handle the relevant procedures for the entourage to enter.
While Qin Bin was cooperating with the security guard to record the process with the magic stone and signing several agreements and guarantees, the security guard looked at Qin Bin with surprise. The curious and inquiring look made Qin Bin feel uncomfortable.
Even after completing the relevant formalities, the security guard asked Leah in a low voice.
"Ms. Garcia, Sage Guge asked me to help keep an eye out for life forms from another world. I wonder..."
"Don't even think about it. You can't."
"Uh...I see. I get it. But, Ms. Garcia, I will also tell Sage Gug."
"I understand. Please do as you please, Mr. Kenda."
The security guard breathed a sigh of relief. "I'm glad Miss Garcia understands. Oh, all the formalities have been completed. There is no problem with the entry status. Miss Garcia can enter the academy with her entourage."
After the security guard handed a document to Liya, he looked at Qin Bin.
"Mr. Qin Bin, welcome to the Imperial Magic and Martial Arts Academy. I think you will soon like the carefree life in the academy."
"Thank you. The beautiful environment here alone has made me like it." Qin Bin also responded with a smile.
"You're welcome." The security guard's eyes lit up, mainly because the appearance and temperament of this person from another world were very extraordinary.
Then, under the watchful eyes of the security guard, Qin Bin and his party left the security office and officially entered the Imperial Magic and Martial Arts Academy.
Walking on the wide school road, looking at the campus environment which was basically not much different from modern schools except for the different styles of the surrounding buildings, Sophia also gave Qin Bin some basic knowledge about the history and nature of this school.
The Imperial Magic and Martial Arts Academy, whose official name is the 'Holy Kana Empire's First Advanced Magic and Martial Arts Academy', has a history of more than 900 years.
Currently, there are 1418 teachers and 19789 students in the college.
The academy is divided into several departments, and each department is a five-year program. For example, Sofia is a fourth-year student majoring in Basic Elemental Magic - Water Magic, and Leah is a fourth-year student majoring in Summoning. In addition, there are also Alchemy Department, Martial Arts Department, Military Strategy Department, Political Strategy Department, Civil Affairs Department, and so on.
Chapter 036: Saint Kana and the Academy - Part
Although departments such as the Martial Arts Department, Military Strategy Department, Political Strategy Department, and People's Livelihood Department also teach relevant professional knowledge, this academy is more inclined to teach the application of magic in martial arts, military strategy, political strategy, people's livelihood, etc.
According to Sofia, if one really wants to specialize in military, political and people's livelihood related knowledge, one has to go to the "Imperial Royal Military and Political College" in the southern district of the imperial capital.
Leah also said that if someone really wanted to join the army or politics, they would basically go to the Military and Political College for further studies for three years after graduating from the Magic and Martial Arts College. As long as they could graduate successfully and pass the official assessment of the empire, they would basically get an official position, and then either stay in the imperial capital as a subordinate official, or be transferred to various provinces to serve as a grassroots chief officer.
Hearing this, Qin Bin subconsciously asked, "Is the Military and Political Academy open to all citizens?"
Liya shook her head, "You must be a noble."
Qin Bin nodded and said, "It is indeed like this... huh?"
As Qin Bin spoke, as more and more students passed by, more and more strange looks were cast at him, either implicitly or directly.
In this regard, Qin Bin, in addition to secretly sighing at the fame of Leah, Sophia, Xiaobai and others, was more concerned about the uniforms of the students.
That blue and white wizard robe-style uniform, to be honest, looks... a bit rustic.
Noticing that Qin Bin was paying attention to the gazes around him, Liya said, "Bin, don't pay attention to them. They are just some idle guys with nothing to do. Just pretend you didn't see them."
Sophia nodded in agreement, "Yes, just pretend you didn't see it. Even if they really want to do something, they don't have the guts to embarrass you in front of us. As for when we're not around, don't accept their provocations, especially the white gloves they throw. Just look at them as if they're a fool. I want to see if anyone dares to challenge the school rules that even the royal family doesn't dare to break easily."
Qin Bin was slightly stunned. "Throwing white gloves... is this an invitation to a duel?"
"Yes."
"understood."
While Qin Bin was speaking, he was also taken by Sophia and Leah to a carriage station on campus.
There are more students here, and more people are looking at Qin Bin strangely.
However, these students were really afraid of Sophia and Leah. The two girls just glanced at them, and those students who were looking over here hurriedly turned their heads and looked away.
Ignoring those bored students, Leah quickly called for a school-only carriage.
After everyone got on the carriage, Leah told the name of a dormitory on campus, and the driver drove the carriage away.
After Qin Bin and his group's carriage drove away, the students in front of the carriage station went crazy.
"Did you see that?! It's Seniors Garcia and Hall! They are actually so close to a man!"
“I saw it, it’s incredible!”
"Senior Garcia is fine, but Senior Hall...if this gets to the ears of the Second Prince..."
"Haha... now there's something interesting to watch."
"Not really? The Second Prince is a very kind person..."
"Hehe...it's normal for the Second Prince to be generous in other matters, but what do you think about this kind of thing?"
"Too..."
"No, I think Senior Garcia's side is more 'lively'. You know, none of the people pursuing Senior Garcia are simple guys! There are a lot of them!"
"hiss--"
"This is getting interesting..."
Not to mention the discussions in front of the school carriage station, behind a tree opposite the school carriage station, a mature, beautiful, sexy and charming woman leaned her head out and looked at the back of the carriage that had gone a long way with a smile.
"Xiao Binbin, you are finally here~"
"Hehe~ I really can't wait..."
"But what excuse should I use to get close to you... It won't be fun if I just show my cards directly..."
"Hmm~ I need to think about it carefully..."
As she thought this, the woman disappeared without a trace.
The camera turns to Qin Bin and others.
The speed of the carriage was not slow, because there was a special carriageway in the college, which allowed the speed to be quite impressive.
More than ten minutes later, the carriage brought Qin Bin and his party to the area where Liya's dormitory was located.
After Leah paid the driver 5 yuan, the driver smiled and thanked her repeatedly before driving away.
Qin Bin then followed Leah and others into the dormitory area.
This is a stand-alone student dormitory area. Students need to pay an additional high fee of 30 Sanlang per year to live here.
The annual cost of 30 saint lang is not only an astronomical figure for the lower-class common people, but also a huge sum of money that is difficult for small nobles to afford.
In other words, those who can live here are either rich or noble.
Of course, if you are short of money, you can also live in a dormitory building. A single room there costs only 50 moonlangs a year, a double room costs 10 moonlangs a year, and if it is a quadruple room, it only costs 2 moonlangs a year.
Besides, the environment of this rich dormitory area is really good. It can be said that there are layers of trees, birds singing and flowers blooming, small bridges and flowing water, pavilions and attics. On both sides of the quiet forest stone road of the main road, there is a single-family villa with front and back courtyards, two or three floors, and an area of more than 300 square meters. After integrating into this environment, it is really no worse than the modern high-end ecological villa area on the other side of the earth.
Qin Bin and his group walked along the stone path in the quiet forest for about 5 minutes, and came to a lake, and saw the "dormitory" that Liya mentioned.
This is a three-story lake view villa with a main building covering an area of more than 400 square meters, and a small part of it is built on the water.
Even when viewed from the side, the backyard of the villa is a small dock with a small boat docked there.
"It only costs 30 Saint Lang a year?" Qin Bin asked before entering the door.
Liya said, "No, the environment here is better and the house is bigger, but it costs extra, 50 Saint Lang per year."
"50 saint lang..." Qin Bin didn't know what to say.
Liya said, "It's really expensive, and I personally don't think it's worth it, but it was arranged by my cousin, and he paid the rent for five years in one go. If not, I would probably live in a single room in the dormitory building, 50 Yuelang a year, which is a good deal."
"I see..."
Qin Bin nodded in understanding, and Liya opened the iron gate of the vestibule.
As the group walked into the front yard and headed for the main entrance, Sophia said, "My dormitory is in the woods a few hundred meters away across the lake. If you are interested, you can also find time to experience the atmosphere of a small home in the woods."
Before Qin Bin opened his mouth, Liya said coldly.
"Sophia, will you welcome me?"
Liya’s meaning was very simple, you could invite Qin Bin, but she must go with him.
What else could Sofia do but smile and nod, "...Of course."
The corners of Liya's mouth rose, but she quickly calmed down and took out a magic card. She touched it on the keyhole of the front door, and the lock of the front door opened automatically with a "click"...
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