The Thetis Academy's admissions announcement for this year has not yet been released, but based on the assessment criteria of previous years, we can roughly guess some of it.
"First, there's the necessary theoretical foundation, which includes subjects like 'mathematics,' 'precision mechanics,' 'runes,' and 'spell models.'"
In the classroom after class, Aurora compared the announcements from previous years and helped Sylutia analyze them.
"Then it requires that the Aspect Power be one of the following three: ' Alien Star, Secret Speech, Gold Steam, ' and be of the second or third order."
"Finally, there's the on-site assessment, which mainly involves using prepared materials to create a designated mechanical object on-site." After saying that, she put down the notice sheet in her hand.
"In fact, most Academy conduct admissions assessments in a similar way, balancing three dimensions according to the ' Law of Three Phases '."
"That is, the Aspect Power phase representing 'power,' the theoretical knowledge representing 'skill,' and the on-site operational manufacturing related to 'practice.'"
"These three aspects are often the focus of the assessment. Then, on top of that, there may be some slightly special requirements. For example, the ' Opera School ' I come from has restrictions on vocal timbre or appearance and temperament. In other words, you must meet one of these requirements to be admitted."
" The Mithril Clock School ' often requires new students to possess extremely refined sensory abilities. This means they'll present you with an unmarked iron ruler and ask you to estimate its true length visually, or to estimate the weight of a piece of steel or object simply by sight, and so on."
"For the ' Mithril Clock School,' 'precision' is their pursuit, and they rely on precise and detailed standards to establish the framework rules for the entire Mage Alliance."
After listening to Aurora's account, Sylutia formed a preliminary impression of the school of thought and gradually understood why the " Mithril Clock " was the strongest faction in the Mage Alliance. Perhaps they weren't the most numerous, but everything they did had the greatest impact on the Mage Alliance. It could be said that the Mage Alliance developed because they established clear rules, gradually clarifying many chaotic and ambiguous things. This reduced friction between different schools, rationalized competition, and prevented many ordinary Mage or creators from being relentlessly crushed and eroded by the major factions.
Since the " Mithril Clock " is so powerful and essential, how did the other two major factions manage to rival it? It is said that before the rise of the " Mithril Clock," the most powerful school in the Mage Alliance was the " Origin Hourglass," and although the " Blazing Sun Furnace " was only ranked third, it was still far superior to the other factions.
After understanding the content of the assessment, Sylutia began to examine the courses and knowledge she had mastered. Apart from "Precision Mechanics," which she had not yet studied, she had already mastered the other subjects quite well. At least at the second and third level, she no longer needed to waste a lot of energy.
In other words, the main task of this semester is to study "precision mechanics" and begin to familiarize herself with making various mechanical objects. For some reason, she thought of the scene of her internship in college in her previous life, with iron filings flying everywhere and the constant sounds of grinding and turning. It was hard to imagine that she would have to do those things with her hands covered in grease in this life.
It's like how she enjoys cooking but dislikes the feeling of oil on her hands.
Wearing gloves is definitely the better option.
Setting aside the thoughts that had just popped into her mind, Sylutia began to review the course materials taught at the school. There were some courses on mechanics, but for the practical part, she would need to go to other schools to learn.
In the school office, Sylutia came to inquire about mechanical practice.
" Within the Asura District, there are only ten schools that can teach mechanical courses and have lathe laboratories. This is because most Academy do not directly assess mechanical practical skills, and there aren't many students who study mechanical skills there. Many students learn them as a supplementary skill after they go to the Academy," the teacher explained to Sylutia.
"This is the address of School No. 106. There's a lathe lab there where you can actually work on it and make some little things you like."
"I can give you a certificate so you can go to the lab 1-2 days a week to practice what you've learned. But you'll have to pay extra each time you go, so you'd better have the money ready. Oh, I almost forgot, you shouldn't be short of money, hehe." The teacher wrote down the address for Sylutia, then took out a special card from the drawer, filled in " Hedra's" name and information, and handed it to her.
"Thanks."
After receiving the certificate, Sylutia tucked it into her handbag and left the office.
On the way, she saw the new transfer student walking by, probably on his way to the office. The two were just classmates who knew each other, not particularly close. They nodded to each other and passed by.
After Sylutia, Camilla covered her mouth with her hand. Her pale red pupils narrowed slightly, and her pale face looked particularly delicate. Then she slowly squatted down.
After a while, she stood up again and rested against the wall for a bit.
Slowly adjusting her breathing, Camilla turned to look at the spot where Sylutia had left.
Why would this girl instantly trigger a vampire urge in her? This is a crude instinct usually reserved for low-ranking Blood Clan. Has her control over her body fallen to this level?
Unable to figure it out for the moment, Camilla temporarily abandoned the idea of investigating further and went back to her office.
A few minutes later, Camilla stood in the office, listening to her teacher's concerned questions.
"How have you been staying lately? The doctor said you're not feeling well and need a quiet room to be alone."
"Thank you for your concern. I'm living in a very nice environment now, and I've settled in." Camilla in reply, her delicate features evoking a sense of pity.
That's good.
The teacher then inquired about her studies and her performance in class before letting her leave.
After leaving the office, on her way to the classroom, two boys suddenly appeared, their expressions arrogant and their intentions malicious as they blocked Camilla's path.
"Hey Camilla, let's grab some dinner tonight. I know a good bar."
"You look so weak, you should really get some extra nutrition."
Camilla couldn't help but take two steps back, her fingers clenching, her eyes darting around, trying to escape the two men's blockade.
Unfortunately, her body was too weak, and her reaction was easily seen through by the other party. One of them immediately went around and cornered her against the wall.
"What? You don't want to?" The leader revealed a fierce expression, which was somewhat frightening.
At this moment, a faint red light flickered in Camilla's eyes, and a wandering red light appeared beside her wrist. The spell she was constructing was gradually taking shape, but soon, a hand gripped her wrist like an iron clamp and pressed it against the wall. The pain and the burning sensation on her wrist instantly shattered her concentration, and the light of the nascent spell dissipated completely.
"Don't try anything funny. We're your seniors, hehe." Both of them were second-tier apprentices, currently third-year students at the school, probably in their early twenties. Their physical strength and experience far surpassed many freshmen who had been in the school for less than a year.
At that moment, a cold glint flashed in Camilla's eyes, but it quickly disappeared. She lowered her head and answered in a voice as soft as a whisper.
"I understand, I will go, seniors."
"Hehe, good to know. We'd be really upset if you hadn't come." After saying that, the two touched Camilla's face and then disappeared at the end of the corridor.