After Benjamin completed the preliminary production of Five-Skandha Rainbow Mirror, he suddenly found himself idle.
But before he could live a leisurely life for a few days, he was recruited by a notice from Clark.
"The qualification test for new apprentices. Didn't you expect that it has already reached this point before you know it?"
After hearing the news brought by Amy, Benjamin couldn't help but sigh.
Time flies, and before we know it, it has been five years since Benjamin came to the Noren Academy.
In the past five years, he has grown from an ignorant freshman who first entered Academy to a Transcendent who has reached the late Qi Refining cultivation level, Level 3 Wizard Apprentice level, and mastered a variety of extraordinary skills.
There is no limit to learning, and he found his own unique path in this huge magic palace.
According to the Noren Academy's practice, every five years, Academy will make a large-scale cyclical adjustment: bid farewell to the old apprentices who have completed ten years of study, and at the same time welcome the new apprentices sent from other cities through selection.
In total, it has been five years since Benjamin enrolled in school, which happens to be a special moment that connects the past and the future.
The atmosphere at the Academy has become extremely lively and busy.
The huge square was decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and old apprentices could be seen everywhere carrying luggage and preparing to say goodbye to their friends.
And besides all of this, there is a special group that attracts a lot of attention - those wizards who have returned from the front lines of the battlefield.
Noren Academy is not only an academic holy place, but also an arsenal that delivers power to the front line.
After completing basic learning, apprentices usually go to various Plane Battlefields for experience.
In order to allow these battle-hardened wizards enough time to accumulate their gains on the battlefield, digest the training of blood and fire, and to demonstrate themselves as "successful students" in the following orientation test, after they have served on the front line for five years, regardless of whether the contract time has expired, they will be transferred back to school for a half-year rest.
Benjamin doesn't have much feelings about this.
Farewell to old apprentices and he had little interaction, and the matter of welcoming new apprentices had nothing to do with his research and training plans.
Although Academy arranged many related tasks for this purpose, he lacked interest in them.
Dong Dong.
There was a knock on the door of the reception room. Benjamin and Amy turned their eyes and saw Victor standing at the door.
"Victor, have you also received the notification?" Amy was the first to wave to him.
Victor also saw them, with a hint of embarrassment on his face, but still nodded slightly.
After the trial of Gray Rock Plane, his attitude towards Benjamin has changed from initial arrogance to complicated equal treatment.
But after hearing about Benjamin's performance in Gray Rock Plane, this equal treatment turned into embarrassment.
Fortunately, Victor himself is also very good at getting along with others, and he quickly adjusted his attitude. "Did you also receive the news? It seems that instructor Clark has called us all over... and he should be arranging the next tasks."
"Speaking of missions..."
Amy curled his lips and complained in a low voice, "I heard from my friends that Academy has arranged a lot of boring tasks... such as bidding farewell to old apprentices, entertaining returning wizards, and being a "trustee" for new apprentices!"
"Pawn?" Benjamin was stunned for a moment.
"Yes!" Amy said bitterly, "I just want to blend in with the crowd of new apprentices, pretend to admire those Combat Department seniors who have returned, and then cooperate to introduce their "heroic deeds". Just like when we first entered school, those who mixed in with the crowd and introduced the information of the Combat Department's returning apprentices are basically us who were arrested in this batch!"
Benjamin It suddenly dawned on him that he remembered those "new students" who vividly introduced the battle situation on the front line when he first entered school.
He was still complaining at that time, so it turns out that this is what happened.
Wizards are pragmatic, and even when displaying "successful cases" they have to arrange people to enhance the atmosphere.
"Are these tasks mandatory?" he asked Victor.
Victor straightened his sleeves and shook his head after hearing this. "Basically Academy will not arrange mandatory tasks except for contracts, but because the rewards for these tasks are very generous, most people will not refuse. Just like me, I also accepted the task and was responsible for receiving this batch of returning wizards."
"I heard that this batch of wizards are all returning from "Shadow Plane"... they should be very difficult to entertain." Amy blinked.
"It is said that the environment in that plane is harsh, and they may not be accustomed to the life of the Academy. We need to introduce them to the new changes in the Academy and make them familiar with the environment..." Victor paused and added, "It also includes introducing some internal resources and channels of the Academy."
"Oh, this is the mission to entertain the returning wizards." Benjamin understood.
Compared with being a "trustee", this task is obviously more dignified, and you can get access to more useful information.
Victor is from a noble family and has strong communication skills. It is very reasonable for the Academy to arrange for him to do this.
Just as he was talking, a familiar figure walked into the reception room.
It was Benjamin and their mentor Clark. He still had the same unkempt look and slightly bald head.
"Victor, Amy." Instructor Clark nodded briefly, "Are your tasks clear? Especially receiving returning wizards. This is Academy's tradition and an important communication opportunity. Complete it well."
"Understood, instructor Clark." Victor immediately straightened his body and responded seriously.
Amy also nodded along.
"Very good." Clark glanced at them with satisfaction, reached out and took out two documents and handed them over, "These are the specific task contents and requirements. Please study them carefully."
Then he turned to Benjamin: "You go ahead and do your work. Benjamin, come with me."
Amy and Victor glanced at Benjamin with some envy, but did not ask any more questions and left the reception room in accordance with the assigned tasks.
"Benjamin, are you still busy with your research recently?" After the two left, instructor Clark asked straight to the point.
"Yes, mentor." Benjamin replied.
"Very good." Instructor Clark nodded, "I also have a commission for you. I wonder if you are willing to accept it."
"What?" Benjamin became interested.
"You should know which plane the returning wizard came back from this time." Clark said, "Shadow Plane's unique rules and energy are too erosive to outsiders. The frontline battlefield consumes a lot of money. Many Wizard Artifacts are damaged and need to be replenished and upgraded. The characteristics of Adamantine are quite good materials for those guys."
"They are likely to buy a lot?" Benjamin immediately understood what instructor Clark meant.
"It's not a few, it's a lot." Instructor Clark corrected, "After returning from the battlefield, they have points in their hands and practical needs. Academy also encourages them to use their points Transformation as strength."