"There are currently a total of 207 registered mages in our Magic Academy, including you, the number is 208. However, there are generally only a few dozen mages who reside in the academy on a daily basis. Only on exchange days, many mages will appear in the academy.

"

While respectfully guiding Ji Xing into the academy, Betes introduced: "Exchange Day refers to the 9th of every month, and September 9th is the busiest day, as mages will gather in that castle.

, exchange magic experiences, trade magic materials, or make other exchanges."

He gestured to a castle on the side, and said: "The only people who usually go in and out there are the magic apprentices who maintain the operation of the magic circle. If you are interested, you can visit it later.

Oh, by the way, there are nearly a thousand magic apprentices like me in the academy, half of them have fixed mage followers, and the remaining half can be placed as you wish to help you complete any auxiliary work... Although they have

The right to shirk, but generally not.”

He forced a smile and looked at Ji Xing secretly. Obviously, he was sent to guard the door and did not follow a fixed mage. He not only expected Ji Xing to "accept him", but also worried that Ji Xing's skills were poor or something.

Quirks.

Without lingering on this topic for too long, he continued: "The way to distinguish an apprentice from a formal mage is very simple. Look at my sleeves. Mage apprentices must have this gray mark on their sleeves."

Ji Xing nodded, and Bates said: "Official mages are also divided into five levels, from high to low, namely gold, silver, red, green, and white. However, mages are not required to dress in the same uniform.

A few are willing to mark their grade, but it is difficult to tell the grade from their appearance."

Noxus is a very hierarchical country, with superiors and subordinates everywhere, and the Academy of Magic is obviously no exception.

"There are roughly two ways to improve the level. One is in terms of academic research, if you have made enough contributions or made great breakthroughs, and the other is combat ability. If the magic is powerful enough, you can directly upgrade the mage level. Well, in the past

There is also a way to advance through military merit, but now we have basically ceased war with other countries."

This is very Noxian.

"The advantages of a higher mage level are various, such as the increase in the maximum number of apprentices you can choose to follow, and the ability to draw on the empire's magic resources. For example, as a fifth-level mage, even if the released mission requires Freljord Frost,

If a certain material in the troll territory requires a frost troll for research, the empire will send its most elite troops to obtain it."

"There is also the authority to access information." Bates proudly stretched out his hand to lead to another building: "Although there are only 208 mages in the Magic Academy now, the academy was almost established with the Noxus Empire. For thousands of years

, the number of mages who have joined the academy is tens of thousands, and except for the most core information, almost all the mages’ research content and results will be included there!"

He is proud not only of its long history and rich accumulation, but also of the Noxus Academy of Magic’s pride in allowing any mage who joins to gain knowledge, regardless of whether you are from Bilgewater or the Twin Cities, Shurima

People, as long as you join the Magic Academy, we dare you to gain knowledge!

You can rebel and steal, but you have to see if there is a place for you in Runeterra!

It's also very Noxian.

This empire can allow the entire Rune Continent to use 'Noyuan'. Although the situation at this time is not very good, it is because they have occupied too much land in the past wars, and the rest is hard to chew.

Bones, there are no new territories and military achievements to inspire his unique system.

In terms of pure national pride, they did an impeccable job. At least one-third of the Noxian army died generously for this country and shouted "Long live Noxus"!

This is a very scary thing. Fortunately, in this world, the top power determines everything. Otherwise, Noxus may really be able to complete the unification... Of course, such a model will most likely fall into fragmentation soon after unification.

.

In fact, the current problems in Noxus are already internal, and Swain has been actively solving internal problems since taking office.

Ji Xing listened to Best's emphasis on the tight security of the magic library and remembered the reminder to apply in advance.

"This is the dormitories and private research rooms of the mages." After passing through the library, the two came to a residential area, Best said again.

We can already see many magic apprentices walking in and out, each holding more or less information or other things. After seeing the two of them, they all looked sideways, then understood, and greeted Ji Xing and saluted.

On the way, he happened to meet a middle-aged mage with a red border on his sleeves. Betus was startled and quickly greeted: "Master Fugai!"

"Huh?" Fugai, who seemed to be meditating on some magical issues, raised his head, turned his eyes to Ji Xing, and asked, "Newcomer?"

"Hello." Ji Xing smiled.

Fugai looks a bit like Zep in One Piece, the owner of the restaurant on the sea. After confirmation, he slightly opened his big mouth with a less exaggerated beard: "What attributes?"

"Hmm...elements."

Fu Gai said: "Fire? Wind?"

"Metropolis."

Fugai paused for a moment, his eyes sparkling slightly, and he naturally stood between Best and Ji Xing, asking Best: "Have you introduced the mage department?"

Best was about to speak but stopped for a moment. Seeing Fugai's eyes burning, he could only say: "Not yet."

"Hahaha." Fugai smiled, and when he turned to Ji Xing, he had become particularly 'approachable', "You look young. You were born with magical abilities and were recommended by a certain war mason, right?"

Best took the initiative and said: "Master Roger was elected by the Kythira family."

Fugai hesitated again, then quickly shook his head and said: "That's an incredible family. It seems that there will be another young genius in the academy. That's just right, join our 'Magic Equipment Department'!"

He naturally led Ji Xing around a corner, interrupting Best's explanation route, but Best could only laugh and trot to follow.

"Magic equipment department?" Ji Xing asked.

"Have you ever seen magic weapons? Most of the weapons used by the Noxian generals were born in our magic equipment department! It's a pity that the materials are hard to find, otherwise we can equip all Noxian soldiers with magic weapons and build a

An invincible magical army!"

Fugai said: "Not only that, most of the magic equipment drawings circulated by the outside world are basically our design results. Every day, countless Noxian generals and nobles come to ask us to help them tailor a magic weapon.

."

He said it very boldly, but Ji Xing had already seen from the way Betus was hesitant to speak that the magic equipment system was not very popular. The most critical problem was that the materials were hard to find, and they were getting harder and harder to find.

I'm afraid I was confused by Fu Gai.

In addition, he had already seen the bunker-like buildings in the distance that were mostly smoke-belching chimneys, which made him feel like he was back in Piltover. He asked the elements of wind and fire if they wanted me to do hard work.

But Ji Xing didn't reveal anything on his surface, and even showed an interested expression.

Seeing this, Fugai used his professional talents and struck while the iron was hot: "You don't have to consider other departments. Especially the combat department, a group of guys who only know how to destroy. Letting them have magic talents is simply a waste of resources. No matter how destructive they are,

How can it be compared to an army?

But our magic equipment department is really comparable to the army. Some generals led their troops to easily defeat the enemy with the magic equipment we created!

There is also a mysterious exploration system, and I don’t even know what it is called. A few guys are talking about it all day long, exploring the origin of magic and studying the mysteries of runes. It has been more than a thousand years since the Rune War, and we don’t even have one

I haven’t been able to get the runes, so why should I study them in vain?”

After picking two conspicuous ones, he went up and belittled them, and after that, they arrived near the 'boiler room' of the magic equipment department.

Just as they were about to bring Ji Xing in, the three of them suddenly heard two muffled roars coming from nearby. Fugai turned his head in shock and quickly said: "That's the testing area for magic equipment. I remembered, these two

One day, there happened to be a deputy general of the Trifali Legion who asked us to make some daggers for her.

Do you know the Trifari Army? This is a newly established army in recent months. It is directly under the command of Swain. It is an absolute elite.

It looks like this noise has been completed. If I didn't tell you, would you have heard that the noise was caused by the dagger, not the cannonball?"

She? Dagger? It can’t be such a coincidence.

Ji Xing was thinking about something else, and then he saw a slim woman with a sharp expression and long crimson hair walking out of the equipment testing area.

She was weighing two daggers in her hand. She seemed to notice the gazes of the three people and looked over. Then her steps froze in place.

She felt like she was having a vision. Wasn't that person Sewell from Piltover?!

Nearly five months have passed since Piltover failed to assassinate Camille, and Katarina has never forgotten the shame of failed mission.

That day she was severely injured by the bombing, and she managed to escape to Zaun. She almost thought she couldn't save her arms. Fortunately, Zaun had a magical potion - Shimmer, which turned her into a blessing in disguise.

After taking Shimmer, she clearly felt that her body had undergone some abnormal changes, and her strength and speed increased in all directions.

According to her own thoughts, she wanted to assassinate Camille again, but her responsibilities told her that she could not do that, so she could only come back and let the commander know the situation and deal with her.

Swain was very lenient and did not pursue her actions or failures. He just told her not to carry out the mission against Piltover for the time being. He asked her to rest first and serve as Trifali's lieutenant to help him identify a group of cronies and close associates.

Elite.

For an assassin, this was actually considered punishment, and Katarina could only accept it.

It was easier to make a dagger at the Magic Academy. All her usual weapons were lost in Piltover. Thinking of Camille's Hex Shield, she also needed stronger magic weapons!

But how come... I met Sewell who invented the universal capsule at the magic academy?

The two sides looked at each other for a few seconds, and Fuquet said inexplicably: "Is there anything dissatisfied about the enchanted dagger, Vice Admiral Catalina?"

"No, I'm very satisfied." Catalina's voice was flat: "Who is this?"

She was obviously asking about Ji Xing, and Betus quickly responded: "It's Master Roger recommended by the Kythira family. He just joined the academy."

"Roger?" Catalina raised her eyebrows.

Even including those who have seen my portrait, there should not be many people in Noxus who know me, and there should be no one in the Mage Academy. Why is it such a coincidence? Is this really a coincidence?

Ha, the trickster enchantress.

I haven't worn my vest yet.

Ji Xing smiled and said: "Sorry, let me introduce myself again. I am Sewell from Piltover."

Huh? Fouquet and Bates looked at each other in shock.

Piltover? Not Bilgewater? Sevier? Not Roger?
To be continued...