"From this moment onward, in the eyes of the law, you are the dean of Edge Academy, Zheng Qing..."
On the dais, Madam Shi Hui hesitated and deliberated for a long while, as though searching for an appropriate way to address the young wizard. It was difficult, because Zheng Qing was neither a professor nor quite a mister. Continuing to call him "student" or "young master" would seem too frivolous. In the end, gripping her gavel, the witch acknowledged the form of address the Archwizards had used for Zheng Qing earlier:
"Esteemed Zheng Qing. In the name of the 'Professor of Magic, Father of Forbidden Curses, Representative of Truth, President of First University, Honorary Chairman of the Wizard Alliance Grand Wizard Council, and Lord of Puji Island,' from this moment onward, you are required to fulfill the responsibilities and obligations of the dean of a First University academy."
Thud!
The gavel came down heavily.
The crisp sound did not merely echo through Solomon Hall. It seemed to spread to far more distant places in an instant. Vaguely, Zheng Qing sensed many lofty gazes passing through countless dimensions and falling upon him.
Old Man Ruo Yu, seated on the left, raised his eyelids and glanced at the young wizard. "You will have the right to participate in selecting the president and vice presidents of First University, as well as the deans of its five academies."
Professor Emma added, "You will have the right to determine and appoint the vice dean, professors, associate professors, and other faculty members of Edge Academy."
Old Yao supplemented, "You may amend and expand the 'Edge Academy Administrative Regulations,' and you will have the authority to independently admit or expel students."
Rat Immortal wore a solemn expression, his tone exceedingly serious. "You will be qualified to attend