The investiture ceremony was not as grand as the bell-ringing ceremony, but it was particularly honorable at the Arcane Mage level. After a lengthy speech, Erwin, the chief director of the Erudite Tower, personally put on a special crown for Duke.

Scholar's hat.

It's a bit like a doctor's hat and looks very stylish when worn on your head.

In addition to the scholar's hat, there is also a specially made scholar card with the symbol of natural history on it, indicating that he is a scholar.

"Come, let's invite a Duke scholar to give his acceptance speech." Erwin held Duke's hand and said cheerfully.

The birth of a local scholar is, for him, part of his own merit.

This is even related to whether he can be awarded the title of learned sage in the future.

To be promoted from a scholar to a sage, we must not only look at the attainments of natural history, but also how many natural history talents have been brought out. A polymath like Duke is among the top natural history talents, and for Erwin

The bonus on your promotion path is huge.

"Welcome Duke Scholar to give a speech!" Joanna Bobcat shouted loudly while applauding vigorously in the crowd of onlookers.

Duke won the title of polymath, and she felt even more excited than Duke.

Probably because this is the first arcane mage among her small circle of friends to obtain the title of scholar, and he is proud of it.

Or maybe it's because she has little hope of getting a scholar title. Not even her father, Jovis Lynx, the third-level arcane mage, has ever received any scholar title. Therefore, what she can't get is the most precious thing, the charm of the scholar title.

Boundless.

"Ahem." Duke cleared his throat.

The arcane mages were very considerate of the new scholar, and soon stopped whispering, and all turned their attention to Duke in the center of the field.

Duke slowly gave the brightest and most handsome smile to the arcane mages around him, expressing his gratitude to everyone for their willingness to listen to him quietly.

The reporters who were guarding the perimeter and did not dare to crowd around the arcane mages also took out their slide cards and recorded Duke's handsome appearance. Then they took out their notebooks and held them with one hand, preparing to quickly record Duke's next speech.

.

It is conceivable that in the next few days, Duke will be awarded the title of Erudite, which will definitely become hot news in Shenjiao City and even the entire Heijiaohe River.

The people of the Seven Towers Federation worship arcane mages and scholars more than they worship stars on earth.

"When I was a child, I lived in the Sheshou Town Welfare Institution. My friends loved to play, but I was the only one who liked to look up at the sky." Duke spoke a little slowly because he needed to search for the things left by his predecessor.

memory.

Then he reorganized these memory fragments and tried to outline himself as a child.

"I always think a lot about why the stars blink, why the moon waxes and wanes, why the sky is blue, why the sun is so small and so hot... When I grow up, I will study in the town.

Working in a card shop, I’m still full of thoughts.”

"I looked at my card repair master at the time, who would save one or two paste boxes every month. I was thinking that the paste boxes are not expensive, so why are the paste boxes so expensive?"

"This is an interesting story." Duke joked maliciously about a certain 3rd level arcane mage who was not present, "Then I invented a technology that saved a lot of boxes of batter, and then I sold it.

, because I urgently need money to buy the awakening potion."

There were well-informed arcane mages around, and they smiled in a dignified manner, adding a touch of happiness to the quiet atmosphere.

"An awakening potion requires 23 silver dragons."

"I never think that I am a genius. How can a genius need to take drugs to open the spiritual sea? But I am undoubtedly lucky."

Duke became more and more fluent as he talked: "I sold the technology to the shop owner, and the boss paid me 10 gold dragons, but I think the boss must have resold it for a big price, because when he came back, he felt that he had treated me badly.

, you might as well not even ask for it from the store, just give it to me for free."

"This is the first business in my life. So far, it is still running the card repair business in Sheshou Town."

"Undoubtedly, I have a close relationship with spirit cards... so I have now become a card maker. Some time ago, I successfully made arcane cards. Now, in my store, I can sell the spirit cards I made myself.

Card."

Master Youao suddenly clapped his hands, and Duke could see clearly that it was Shanfeisi.

Following Shanfeisi's lead, the whole hall soon burst into applause. Only the reporters on the periphery kept recording.

When the applause died down, Duke looked around.

Everyone nodded and smiled at the arcane mages they knew or didn't know. When they saw Kyria Furious and Joanna Lynx who were giving him thumbs up, they even raised their eyebrows.

He continued: "But I also have a close relationship with alchemy. My teacher Suktara led me into a brand new field and allowed me to see more different scenery. I was inspired by this and was always motivated.

Work hard to contribute.”

He took advantage of the pause and smiled at Suktara in the crowd.

Suktara was overjoyed.

Duke added: "But the topic has reached this point. I must say that I have a close relationship with the study of natural history."

"I don't like the night. The night in the orphanage is scary...I often fantasize about keeping the sun in the day, in the winter, in the cloudy days...But the sun is too far away, and I can't do it.

It remains, the sun rises and the moon sets, and it does not change according to anyone's will."

"But when I mentioned the Lingfeng Lantern, I thought, maybe I can hold a little sun to provide me with light in the dark night..."

"I invented the portable light...but it's not enough."

"...After countless attempts, I finally invented the strong light technology...I realized my wish. I held the sun in my hands. Even though it was a small sun, it could still turn the night into day.

”

"I remember when I made the first batch of strong lighting lamps, I went to the orphanage in Sheshou Town and installed the strong lighting lamps myself."

"When night comes, turn on the switch."

"The orphanage is as bright as daytime, and the children are cheering for joy. I think that from now on, the nights in the orphanage will never be so dark and scary."

Duke really did this, but it was not done specifically for the orphanage.

The first batch of trial-produced bright lighting lamps from the strong light factory in Sheshou Town were basically digested internally by Sheshou Town.

In order to express their support for Duke, the Black Snake family purchased a large number of bright lights and replaced all the lights in the town. During Duke's inspection at that time, he stopped by the welfare home and sponsored some money for the welfare home.

and supplies.

This includes strong lighting.

Art comes from life and is higher than life, so Duke simply processed this matter and added it to his speech.

A little inspirational and sensational.

Sure enough, after the speech, the audience burst into applause again. It was completely different from the perfunctory and formulaic applause before. It was heartfelt applause from everyone, warm and powerful.

"Thank you, thank you all!" Duke held the scholar card in his hand, "Thank you to the Erudite Tower for recognizing me and granting me the title of Erudite. I still have a lot of ideas and inspirations, waiting for me to turn them into inventions and change the world.

!"

"Thank you!"

Duke completed his investiture ceremony speech.

However, his mission was not over yet. The arcane mages dispersed one after another, and he had to stay to be interviewed by reporters.

After the interview is over, you have to replace the magic spirit card with a new one - the scholar's magic spirit card will have gold edges inlaid around it.

"Your Excellency Duke, thank you for accepting the interview with "Daily Shenjiao City"." The newspaper reporter said respectfully.

"You're welcome. If you have any questions, just ask. Let's hurry up. I have some things to deal with later."

"Okay, let's get started." The reporter flipped through his notebook, "You just turned eighteen today. According to the information we found, you should be the youngest scholar in the entire field of wind and breath.

How do you feel about this?"

"Actually, it's not bad. After all, I was promoted to arcane mage relatively early, and I have been studying spiritual arcana for almost two years now."

"Nowadays, strong light lamps have become a must-have lamp at home, and countless people are praising you. Do you have any response to this?"

"I hope that my invention can bring more convenience to society. The spiritual arcana is vast and boundless. Not only the upper levels should have beautiful scenery, but the lower levels should also have beautiful scenes." Duke thought for a while and said, "I will continue to study in the museum.

Deeply cultivate the field of study."

"You speak so well, and you are so considerate of the people at the bottom." The reporter sincerely admired, and then asked: "You are still studying in the Master Tower. When you finish your training, will you go to the Erudite Tower to work?"

"I didn't think about it."

"Okay, next question..."

After a few questions, the reporter from "Daily Shenjiaoshi" left and a reporter from another newspaper came to ask questions. It took half an hour to end the interview.

Duke went to Erwin's office.

After obtaining the title of Erudite, his status has been greatly improved. He no longer needs to make an appointment and can jump in line to visit any arcane mage.

We didn’t talk about anything important, we just came to say hello and thank the other party for their support.

"Work hard, I hope to see the birth of a learned sage in my lifetime." Erwin personally walked Duke to the door of the office.

"I will work hard." Duke left.

Return to Suktara Master Pagoda, continue the birthday celebration that has not yet ended, and relax lively into the evening.

In the evening, Suktala did not ask to continue teaching.
To be continued...