The Perfect Mentor Candidate

) "Oh? Ah, that's right... you came late and haven't been assigned your own mentor yet."

Hearing this, the short, bald old professor touched his chin hesitantly. "Don't you follow Professor Moriarty?"

The moment he heard his words, Iver knew that he was probably having some difficulties.

Because Iver is very confident.

He performed very well, and you can see the obvious love in Professor Bard's eyes. I have definitely gained a lot of goodwill, and it is not impossible to even be invited as a teaching assistant.

Just take in a student. This is much easier than finding a teaching assistant.

——If you had a higher emotional intelligence, Iver should actually change the topic at this time.

But if Iver is targeting something, he won't let go easily.

He is very greedy. Put it all to your mouth, you can get it with hard work, there is no reason to spit it out again——

"... Because I think it's not good. It doesn't sound good if I say it out loud... Other students will always look at me with some distance."

Iver pulled the warm blanket over and covered his knees.

He put his hands on his legs, leaned forward slightly, and said politely and sincerely, "Just like my big brother Edward. He didn't even enter Royal Law University for this reason.

"I think that in an environment like school, being too close to family and relatives is not a good thing. It is not conducive to personal growth and exercise, and it is also easy to cause conflicts with acquaintances."

"...Too."

Professor Bard nodded slightly in agreement. "And James also took a long vacation, and I don't know when he will come back. Besides..."

When the old man said this, he subconsciously glanced at Iver's legs.

If Iver hadn't suddenly pulled the blanket, he had almost forgotten that he was in poor health and had difficulty moving.

He does need adults to take care of him - just the Miss Lily who follows him is definitely not enough. She can only be regarded as a peer of Iver, not an elder.

Although these students are adults, they are still children to Old Bud.

Professor Bard just glanced subconsciously and quickly looked away politely.

Because he doesn't quite know why Iver needs to use a wheelchair, and he doesn't know if he can recover.

If none of the priests Professor Moriarty can find can cure Iver with Illumination Spell... maybe his problem is actually very serious. That would be disrespectful and maybe even sad to focus on.

Iver noticed this and immediately guessed what Professor Bard was thinking.

This shows that the old man in front of him is still a delicate and gentle person.

Then I can't let go! Iver thought to himself.

"Are you having any difficulties?"

Thinking of this, Iver said sincerely, "I usually like to study imperial history, and you are the most professional scholar in this field!"

In fact, Iver did not know Professor Bard before.

But he is a "professor" after all, and he can still be hired by Royal Law University. This shows that he must have reached the top level in the academic field. And Iver was very vague and did not mention specific subdivisions. Therefore, unless Professor Bard really has no research on the history of the empire, nothing he says can be wrong.

If he really encounters that tiny probability, then he is unlucky.

But Iver's luck is pretty good.

Professor Bard rubbed his hands happily and said proudly, "Ah, indeed. When it comes to the Herasul Empire history, no one knows it better than me."

"Yes," Iver changed the subject, "I also think we need to study more Stibium Kingdom. They are probably the most noteworthy enemies - far more powerful than Iris."

"Indeed."

Professor Bard nodded seriously. "Many Avalon people think that Stibnite Person is dangerous and evil. That's because their demonology is legitimate exotericism. But in fact, from my point of view, 'Practical Alchemy', which has gradually lost its status in Xingzhi, is actually the most worthy of attention."

After hearing this, Iver understood that Professor Bard indeed had real talent and learning.

He happily followed Professor Bard's topic. "Yes, the essence of their alchemy is no longer to analyze all things, but to make things that can make money. And precisely because of this change in purpose, alchemy gained spontaneous popularity.

"Those who use alchemy are no longer royal alchemists with high status wearing yellow robes. They use the huge funds given by the emperor to study things that are temporarily unused and that ordinary people can't understand the meaning of it. Then occasionally they come up with one or two things that they don't understand the principles of but are very powerful.

"It may be that he is an educated person in a rural area or town who can barely read... he taught himself alchemy and opened an alchemy shop to sell some bits and pieces of practical alchemical products. And maybe he invented something particularly useful unconsciously.

"Except for using alchemy, they are no longer the same type of people as orthodox alchemists. They don't intend to go very far in Equilibrium Path. They only enter the extraordinary world to make money."

"What you said is great!"

Professor Bard nodded in appreciation, and couldn't help but clapped his hands with joy.

He added with excitement, "I think this is Valentine I's other understanding of the path of 'balance' - money is the bargaining chip of all things. This is also a way of analyzing and recognizing the world. Not from the perspective of alchemy, but from the perspective of economy, technology, and people's livelihood needs..."

He talked non-stop, while Iver smiled and nodded repeatedly, complimenting him from time to time.

From Iver's point of view, it is completely reasonable for the Stibium Kingdom to even directly bulldoze this continent.

Because Valentine I's vision has completely surpassed Avalon and Iris in terms of contemporary nature. The most likely threat to Star Antimony is Narcissus Principality, which is composed of a large number of spellcasters.

But now that has been destroyed by Xing Antimony first.

... Rather, it would be better to say that Xing Antimony has not been able to annex Iris Flower Kingdom for so long simply because the internal road struggle involved energy.

It is all relying on those Demon Scholars who are very scary to people in other countries, fighting for the right to speak of these practical alchemists; and the struggle within the aristocratic class, in turn, involves the promotion path of folk alchemists.

Hai Na on the side was a little hesitant.

It would be a bit troublesome if Iver couldn't find a tutor. But her instructor is her own swordsmanship instructor, so she definitely cannot be introduced to Iver.

If Professor Bard still disagrees... Why don't you go back and ask your tutor to see if she can help introduce other tutors? "... What you are saying is. In my opinion, the peace and stability within Avalon is precisely because the group of extraordinary people within it is in a stable situation. Forty-Seventh Amnesty Decree of Her Majesty the Queen has accepted Extraordinaries of other paths prevent us from lacking the skills of a specific path and causing the overall backwardness; at the same time, keeping Path of Authority as the mainstream and giving preferential treatment to a small number of special paths can ensure that they cannot compete for power...

"Fortunately, Her Majesty the Queen has realized this," Iver sighed, "If Avalon carries out reforms in another ten years, I think it may be too late."

In fact, it was too late.

Iver added in his mind, but he did not dare to say it out loud.

Although Avalon and Star Antimony are enemies, and the conflict is obviously getting worse, in fact, no one at Avalon really regards Star Antimony as the source of the crisis.

Because Stibium Kingdom obviously has a worse relationship with Iris People.

Now Star Antimony has swallowed back Black Eagle Principality and Narcissus Principality. If he eats Iris again, he will return to the original territory of the empire.

Previously, the relationship between Avalon and Iris had improved. A large part of the reason was the pressure from Xing Antimony - for both parties. Although Avalon and Iris have fallen into a state of despair, there are still many overly optimistic voices inside Avalon. The most optimistic view is that they can even resume cooperation with Star Antimony and import large quantities of alchemical products from Star Antimony.

Because Avalon has a market and a large amount of gold reserves. And Star Antimony's products are obviously overflowing... As long as they are still trading, Star Antimony should not come in.

As for the royal family——

In fact, Avalon has developed to this day, and many knights already hope that there is no royal family on their heads.

"... Actually, I think it may be too late."

But beyond Iver's expectation, Professor Bard muttered in a low voice, "It fell too much..."

——Huh?

Iver was stunned for a moment and looked at the old professor in disbelief.

Does the old man have such a vicious vision? "Haha, don't look at me like that. I was just talking casually..."

Professor Bard also realized that he had said the wrong thing.

He quickly waved his hand and changed the subject with a smile, "Actually, I usually don't recruit bachelor's degree students. Because I'm really not good at taking care of people... I have been a professor for more than thirty years, and I took care of some students when I was at Milton. After coming to Glass Island, I stopped recruiting students.

"Of course, I still want a graduate student here. But you... are not suitable either."

That's really strange.

You praise me so harshly and then say "inappropriate" to me? Iver was really interested and asked, "Why is it not suitable?"

"Because you may only know me as a historian," Professor Bard replied sincerely, "but actually I am an archaeologist.

"You and Individual Tactics Faculty students only need to study "Modern History." I will only teach this course for three months in the first semester of third grade to Sixth Faculty and first grade. You will almost finish it. In the second semester of next year, I have to teach "World General History", "Avalon Modern History", "Herasul Empire Genealogy" to the second grade of Faculty of Humanities, as well as "Horus Empire History" to the third grade, and the elective course "Ancient Horus Language".

"And in the third semester, I will not be in school. I will go abroad with my graduate students for archeology... You still have classes, so obviously you can't come with me. But if you stay in school, it will be like you don't have a mentor. But in that case, who will take care of you?"

Professor Bard sighed, "I really like you as a student... but I can't accept you. This is irresponsible to you."

Iver was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then became ecstatic.

Is there such a good thing? Not in school for one semester each year? ——Then I don't just get high?

And is there still a chance to go abroad for archeology?

——Doesn't that mean that I have a way to access prehistoric relics in other countries in advance? Is it so cool?