After notifying the other three people in the group that this week's study meeting was suspended, Shade had nothing else to do today. Before going out to kill in the morning, he did receive a letter from his client, Mrs. Le Maire, and his lawyer, because in the past few days,
Regarding matters in the city, Mrs. Flamel actually went directly to stay with relatives in the country after martial law was declared.
There were many quite ridiculous rumors among the citizens about what happened on Thursday night, and the city hall had no intention of dispelling the rumors. So Mrs. Flamel and some citizens chose to temporarily stay in the countryside for a while. Accept it
The inheritance matter was postponed to next Sunday, and a week was enough for things to calm down.
Therefore, Shade really has nothing to do this Saturday.
Miss Louisa asked Shade about his plans for today. After learning that he wanted to go home and read a book, she proposed to advance the evening weekly classes to this afternoon. After all, neither of them had anything to do.
Of course, the place of study must be moved to Shade's home. This is not because his home is larger, but because if Shade stays in Miss Louisa's apartment all day, the landlady who lives on the first floor will be very upset.
dissatisfied.
The two took a walk after dinner, talking and walking back to Quill Street. After helping Miss Louisa pick up the notebook and some materials for class, they did not go home immediately, but took a carriage to Delrayon National University.
Bank, Shade is going to withdraw money.
The banking industry in this era was just beginning. The National Bank was an asset of the royal family, and the services it provided were limited to the exchange of gold pounds and crowns, deposits and withdrawals, and safe deposit box services. Even on a Saturday afternoon, there were not many people in the bank.
Marble columns stand at the entrance of the bank to support the ceiling of the front porch. This magnificent decoration and architectural style show that this is a place where truly rich people will come. After passing through the magnificent door, the reflective floor is scrubbed
, which makes foreigners miss him extremely.
This was the first time since he came to this world that he had seen such a clean floor. Compared with this place, Old John's pawn shop was just a garbage dump. In fact, it was just a garbage dump.
Miss Louisa observed Shade's expression:
"Have you been here before?"
"Of course not. Do you think I look like a rich man?"
Shade asked while looking at the spacious front hall. He was holding the soft little Mia. The strange new environment made the cat want to "roar" again.
He had just explained the origin of the money order for £1,200, so Miss Louisa was not concerned about what he wanted to do:
"I thought you would be shocked by the environment here. I don't think even the Yodel Palace is as grand as this one."
The blonde girl said with a smile. Seeing Shade looking around blankly, not knowing where to go first, she led him inside.
It seems that Miss Louisa is quite familiar with this kind of place.
There was no trouble in the process of withdrawing the money. After all, Miss Carina was not bored enough to write a fake money order to Shade. Instead, after he handed over the money order signed by the duchess, he hurried over and wiped his sweat while giving it to them.
The middle-aged gentleman in charge of business always seemed to be secretly looking at Shade's face.
Shade was confused at first, but then he quickly thought of the misleading speech made by the black-haired maid yesterday in order to leave the city under martial law. Then he thought of the day when he came to withdraw money with the duchess's money order.
"Fortunately, Miss Louisa doesn't know what the maid said."
He sat on the sofa with his cat in his arms, thinking about which one was more important between receiving the duchess's full protection or his own reputation.
Although the bank in the steam era was interesting enough, the two did not stay long. After getting 1,200 pounds in cash, they left. After finally returning to Saint Teresa Square, Shade immediately went to snow at home. In the sultry afternoon, under the snow
Sitting in the room is the right way to spend the summer.
The three major thaumaturgy academies all have exam seasons twice a year, and next week is the summer exam week at the end of July, so they spent some time reviewing the study materials they needed to review and sharing their troubles.
Shade's study progress is pretty good. He has decided to pass at least seven exams during the summer exam week. If he is lucky, he might be able to pass nine (note). Now he has been promoted to the second ring, but he wants to be promoted to the second grade.
It is also required that the grades in these courses meet the standards.
The written exam for the Correspondence Ring Magician is conducted by a group at the same place and time. The college sends at least two teachers to invigilate the exam through a projection ceremony. Therefore, Shade and Miss Louisa need to inform the doctor of the courses they choose to take the exam by next Wednesday.
Let the doctor tell the college to prepare the test papers in advance.
Miss Louisa was very enthusiastic in helping Shade choose exam subjects. When she heard that he was preparing to take the exam in nine subjects, she even praised his progress:
"You can read so many books in one month. Even a true scholar would find it difficult to be as serious as you are. In order to allow ordinary people who are new to the field of mysticism to adapt to the learning environment, the first-year courses are simpler.
But the fact that you can learn so much is enough proof of your hard work and wisdom."
A foreigner from a foreign land who has received higher education is slightly proud of himself:
"It is indeed difficult to memorize this knowledge, but fortunately it is interesting enough."
"Huh? Did you memorize it yourself?"
They did not choose a study room, but studied in the living room with plenty of natural light. The coffee table was covered with open books, and densely packed letters were written in notebooks, most of which were ancient texts that Shade helped the blonde girl translate.
"Of course, apart from doing commissions, I spend most of my waking hours reading. After all, I don't have many other entertainment activities."
Shade is very satisfied with his self-discipline.
"Meow?"
The cat playing with the [Metamorphosis Ring] with its tail meowed.
"Oh, I still have some time to play with Mia."
The teacup and teapot were placed on the floor under the sofa. Shade bent down to pour himself tea. Miss Louisa, who was swinging the pen, asked hesitantly:
"Did you really memorize the content of so many books on your own?"
"Of course, otherwise there would be no one to help me carry it."
Shade said matter-of-factly.
"but"
The blonde girl frowned slightly:
"Where is your other self? Doesn't he help you?"
A chuckle came from Shade's ears. He paused while holding the teacup and asked rather puzzledly:
"I'm sorry, Miss Louisa, you mean, there is another person I can help endorse?"
Miss Louisa nodded, her expression as if Shade had asked a silly question:
"What you can see, you can also see the other person. He is you, and you are him. The memory of the ring warlock is amazing, partly because of our strong mental power, but also because there are two minds working together to remember.
This is not cheating, because the other self of the Ring Warlock is really me."
Shade blinked and did not comment on the second half of the sentence:
"Books I've Read"
【Of course I'm watching it too.】
"so you"
[I have memorized everything. As long as you have read the content, I remember at least 90% of it.]
"Then why"
[What you pursue is understanding, not carrying a lot of books with you, right?]
Shade nodded, then looked at Miss Louisa:
"My freshman year, there are a total of 19 required courses."
"Yes, I remember. Why are you talking about this?"
the blonde asked.
"In addition to the exam, "Basic Potions" also requires the preparation of standard potions - [Potion of Joy] and standard potions - [Eternal Sleep Water]. "Introduction to Elementary Alchemy", in addition to the written test, you need to submit a simple self-made alchemy
Items. "Containment and Management of Relics" requires you to submit a report on your participation in the containment of relics in addition to the exam. "Time Travel Practical Training" is a complete practical course and requires the submission of reports. Except for these four courses that involve practice
content, all other courses are purely written examination courses.”
Shade said again.
For magic potion making, you can learn from Priest Augustus; for making alchemy items, you can ask Iluna or Father John for advice; for relic storage, Shade can also write a story for the mercury vial.
"Is such that……"
Miss Louisa still didn't understand what Shade meant.
"I changed my mind. I want to take 18 exams at once! (Note)"
Although he relied on the woman in his head to help him remember, he was promoted to the second grade just to enjoy the benefits of the second grade in advance and get those textbooks. He will continue to study the first grade books, so this is not a weak foundation.
The blonde girl blinked at him and said after a long time:
"The academy has sufficient means to detect cheating effects not limited to [relics] and potions."
Shade knew that she had misunderstood, so he put down the teacup in his hand and explained:
"No, no, no, I have an amazing memory. I mean, my other me has an amazing memory. Doesn't the other me have some inconspicuous little talents? My other me's little talent is that I have an amazing memory."
Compared with the various abnormalities she had already displayed, her amazing memory was nothing to mention, so Shade didn't even bother to ask the other party how she did it.
"You want to be a sophomore this summer?"
Miss Louisa finally fully understood Shade's intention.
The summer exam season is just for exams, and the winter exam season is for promotion. But Shade is a key training target of the School of History. He has a good relationship with Professor Garcia of the School of History, and even has a relationship with Dani, the librarian of St. Byrons.
He also has a good relationship with Miss Ste. Therefore, as long as he can meet the promotion requirements, the college will not refuse him to enter the second grade in advance.
"Yes, promoted to second grade!"
Shade was smiling all over his face. He originally thought that it would take at least a year or two to enter the second grade, as Dr. Schneider said. Unexpectedly, he was almost there in a month.
Not only their own progress, the condition for the group to go to St. Byrons is that the group has five ring warlocks, and at least one is a sixth-level warlock, a fifth-level warlock, and a fourth-level warlock. Now the doctor will soon be promoted to the sixth level.
Ring, and Shade, the lowest level, is also in the second ring like Priest Augustus. In this way, they are really one step closer to that unreachable goal.