It was already evening when Locke returned to the dormitory.
At that time, this dormitory was even quieter than in the morning because the people living in the surrounding dormitories were all of Angevin descent.
Those people have been forced to leave the academy one after another in the past few days.
Therefore, the dormitory corridor near Locke will become less and less popular day by day.
The Frankish Empire occupied the Kingdom of Anjou, so the number of students entering the Aurelian College each year would be reduced by at least one-seventh.
Locke opened the first book alone in his dormitory and began to read it carefully. That night, he was fascinated by it and learned a lot.
That was the beginning of the wizarding world.
At night, after simply filling his stomach with bread, Locke took out the level 4 synthetic item synthesized in the Horadric Cube.
Previously, he had used a gold ring, ruby and sapphire to synthesize a level 3 ring.
Afterwards, he used three rubies to synthesize a level 3 fist-sized ruby, and used sapphire fragments to synthesize some level 2 sapphires. Then he used level 2 sapphires to synthesize three level 3 sapphires.
These Grade 3 gemstones are larger, about the size of an adult's fist, and have more perfect clarity and color.
It has reached the level of a rare treasure.
It can be said that as long as you sell a few pieces of money, you can easily pay for the tuition at Aurelian College.
And now, it is time for Locke to synthesize level 4 items.
Locke noticed that the Horadric Cube did not prompt him to continue synthesizing and synthesizing a level 5 item.
It seems that as an ordinary person, I can only synthesize level 4 synthetic items at most.
Locke looked at the sapphire in front of him again. The size of the level 4 sapphire not only did not grow bigger, but it became smaller, only the size of a fingernail, but its shape became like a pearl.
Level 4 Sapphire (Deep Blue Gemstone), a unique gem found deep within the mineral veins, possesses the property of smoothing out fluctuations in mental energy (filtering properties). Jewelry made from it, worn at all times, can stabilize the owner's mental energy.
Locke was stunned for a moment, looking at the level 4 sapphire in his hand. "Sure enough, after synthesizing it to level 4, the synthesized item is no longer an ordinary item."
"A level 4 sapphire can subtly stabilize the wearer's mental strength. Although I don't know what it's for yet, I can definitely find a gemsmith to make a ring for me."
"This is the power of the Horadric Cube."
Locke thought, "As long as I have the synthetic cube, I will no longer lack high-level materials. This will be a great help to my future in the wizarding world."
"Now I have finally escaped poverty in gold coins, although I have a lot of debt in magic stones."
Locke looked at the nine thick books in front of him. "This is what I got for making the right bet."
"If I hadn't discovered the existence of the quota for outstanding graduates through logical reasoning, I would probably have been preparing to move out of the academy and would not have been able to come into contact with the wizarding world."
"After leaving the academy, I could only rely on the Horadric Cube to create it. I disguised myself as a renowned gemsmith among the mortals of Corfu. I became a mortal, and after a hundred years, I was reduced to a pile of dust and dry bones."
"But now everything is different." Locke thought as he looked at the books in front of him.
"With the quota for outstanding graduates, I no longer need to worry about safety or survival at Aurelian College. All I have to do is study hard."
"But rest is also part of learning."
There was a compulsory history class tomorrow, so in the second half of the night, Locke gently closed the book, fell asleep, and entered a wonderful dream.
…
The next day, at Aurelian College, in history class.
When Professor Olde walked into the classroom with a dark face and threw the doctrine on the podium, many onlookers immediately turned their attention to Locke and several other Angevins.
Angel's face was extremely pale, like a piece of white paper, but her eyes still flickered as she glanced at Locke with jealousy.
She felt that Professor Old's anger was directed at Locke because Locke did not go to his office to help him with his work as the history professor requested.
Similarly, many students who had heard some news were also waiting to see the show.
As the son of a Frankish count, Cohen Julian said to his two fat followers, "Today we're going to see some fun! Those Angevins will definitely be expelled from our academy. Especially that Locke."
On the podium, under the gaze of the students, Professor Older's face sullenly scanned the group before landing on Locke. Then, as if he hadn't noticed Locke, he glared fiercely at another student. "The results of the last in-class test are in, and some people simply didn't study hard enough."
"The results are terrible."
"This semester, I'm raising the passing requirements for the history course. Anyone whose average test score is below the passing line will not be able to pass this semester's history class. Unless you use your free time after class to go to my office and help me copy the history textbook."
"Accumulate performance points."
"Only then can I let you go."
Mr. Older pushed his monocle. "But this time, I want to praise a student, Locke Augustine from the Kingdom of Anjou. His grades have improved greatly this time. You should all learn from him."
"Okay, class."
Professor Old's words surprised many students, who started whispering to each other, especially Angel and Cohen Julian.
Sitting in her seat, Angel looked at Professor Olde in confusion. She was so shocked that she stood up subconsciously. When she realized that this was impolite and too conspicuous, she immediately sat back down.
After all, things are different now than before. She can stay in this college only by working for Professor Old, and she is tacitly not asked to pay the tuition.
But Angel looked at Locke in confusion, his lips trembling on his pale face.
Why is it different from what Professor Old said in the office? Shouldn't the professor expel Locke from the college today, kick him out on the spot, and let the Angevin student see the consequences of rejecting the professor's kindness?
Why is it different from what you said before?
A trace of regret appeared on Angel's face at this moment. She was too weak and even began to feel dizzy.
At this time, no matter how stupid she was, combined with Locke's previous attitude, she could vaguely sense that something was wrong.
"If I had listened to Locke and not gone to work in Professor Old's office, would I be able to be like him now?"
In another corner, Cohen Julian's eyes showed a hint of confusion. "What's going on? How did that lowly Angevin Locke turn the tables?"
"Professor Olde, why should you be concerned about the young son of an earl who has lost his territory?"
Cohen Julian was not a complete playboy. After he realized that he could not see through Locke, he immediately fell silent. He was shocked and confused and did not dare to provoke Locke directly again.
In class, Locke listened to Professor Old's lecture.
After knowing the truth about the academy, he found it quite interesting to listen to Olde recount the ancient history before the Seven Kingdoms.
In the chaotic era before the Seven Kingdoms, when hundreds of small countries existed, the shadow of wizards was clearly present.
I'm afraid that behind every small country at that time, there was at least one wizard.
Locke thought, "It seems that Dean Tunguska told Olde that I became part of the secret society of the academy."
"But why did Alder dare to attack other students in the classroom? He seems to be getting more and more crazy."
"It's like a drowning man grasping at any straw. Why is he so crazy?"
Locke shook his head and continued listening. It had nothing to do with him anyway.
The moment he became a wizard seedling at Aurelian College, his position in the college was no longer that of cannon fodder at the bottom.
Therefore, Professor Olde should not dare to attack me again, as this has nothing to do with me anymore.
One of the reasons why Locke still came to attend the history class was that he wanted to hide everything related to wizards in his performance, so Dean Tungus asked him to attend the class normally.
At least take the required courses.
The second reason is that the history told by Olde can be regarded as a basic general education course in the magical world.
So, Locke still needs to learn something.
When Locke looked up, he saw Patty Isa, who was sitting in front of him, turned around and said to him without making any sound, just moving her lips: "Congratulations, nobleman."
'I didn't expect you to pass.'
"From now on, we will be members of a club and we will have club activities in the afternoon."
Locke also smiled at the blonde beauty in front of him who was smiling brightly at him, as if she was a friend.
It seems that I have been accepted.
That's right, there are only a few young wizards in this academy.