Chapter 19: Avalon! Arrived!
The Mikael Autonomous Region is located on the border of the Empire and adjacent to the Vermilion Phoenix Empire. It governs an area, including several cities, equivalent to the size of a third-tier country. The reason it is called an autonomous region is that it can be considered an independent country with its own constitution, not under the direct management of the Empire.
Why hasn’t the greedy Empire swallowed up such a small country? The answer is obvious: because of a college.
A prestigious institution stands in the autonomous region, Avalon!
Avalon holds a unique position between the Empire of Sigril and the Vermilion Phoenix Empire, especially as one of the core departments within the institution, the Student Union. Many constitutions between the two major powers have been amended by the Student Union. It’s incredible that these two usually unyielding giants choose to play dead when the Student Union speaks out.
With this, the Student Union becomes a coveted entity in people’s eyes, and everyone hopes to have some connection with this institution.
However, the reality is that the dropout rate at this institution is very high, not because students want to leave voluntarily, but because they are kicked out by Avalon. As for why they are expelled, the answer is obvious: there are too many students and the competition is fierce.
What is genius? Genius is someone who far surpasses ordinary people in a particular skill.
However, in Avalon Academy, a place where geniuses gather, can you still maintain your aura of genius?
The answer is very ambiguous; only action can reveal it.
After a long journey of three days and three nights, the huge red iron train finally arrived at Avalon’s terminal station.
The loud horn of the massive train awakened everyone. When they looked out the window at the beautiful scenery, all tiredness due to the disturbance vanished, leaving only exclamations of wonder.
Under the bright sunlight, white birds flew across the sky, leading everyone’s gaze to the towering, pristine white tower reaching into the clouds. Around the tower were numerous floating buildings, with occasional flying horses and trains traversing among them, truly awe-inspiring. Below the tower, there were countless buildings, and even from afar, one could hear the laughter and chatter of the students.
The majestic scenery is like an exquisite painting, engraved in everyone’s heart, impossible to forget even when closing their eyes.
Avalon, this is the supreme institution, standing as the sacred land between two nations, Avalon Academy!
And she, Yuehai, will begin a new journey here!
Yuehai stepped off the train with the accompaniment of several companions from Damiyala, and her beautiful appearance immediately captivated countless people. She was like a gem thrown into the crowd; wherever she went, both men and women would experience a brief moment of awe. In this way, Damiyala and others acted as a foil, making Yuehai’s beauty even more vibrant and stunning.
Countless students whispered to each other, and at this moment, an administrator walked up to everyone and spoke loudly.
“All of you in this area, come with me.”
The administrator led the people from the first ten carriages away, and other administrators also divided similar numbers. After all, there were quite a few people on the entire train, and even with one administrator leading a group, there were still insufficient personnel.
“Alright, then let me introduce to you all the life ahead at Avalon Academy for the next seven years.”
Yuehai and hundreds of others turned their gaze to the administrator before them. The administrator pulled back the robe she wore, revealing her graceful figure. Her golden hair cascaded down to her waist, typical of an Imperial person, while her light red eyes seemed to draw people in with just a glance. Her prominent nose added to the allure of her mature charm, and her petite lips seemed to inspire flights of fancy. The longsword hanging from her waist left no doubt that she was a warrior. Standing there, she seemed like a beacon shining in the darkness, drawing everyone’s attention, even diverting the gaze of other students away from Yuehai.
“I am Rachel Moremit. I will be your Thunder Magic instructor for the first year. Don’t be surprised. Although there are few who pursue both magic and martial arts, there are certainly talented individuals among you. With perseverance, you can naturally reach my level.”
Upon hearing Rachel’s words, Yuehai first felt that the surname Moremit sounded somewhat familiar, then she found Rachel’s identity rather peculiar. She carried a sword, yet she was a magic instructor. Could she be a magic warrior like Master Laogeri? Although talented in martial arts, he leaned towards magical research.
“First of all, you are currently at the Avalon Academy’s dedicated station. It has three lines, which I’m sure everyone here should be aware of beforehand. These three lines are the super mainlines that run through the entire Empire, and they are also among the safest routes in all of Noah. Line up, and follow me out.”
As a mentor, Rachel’s strength was naturally formidable, and no one dared to disobey her. Almost everyone obediently lined up in a long queue and followed Rachel out of the immense and imposing dedicated station.
“The dedicated station is located in the Third Academic District, and we are currently in the outskirts of the Third Academic District, known as Station Street.”
Rachel’s concise words kept everyone engaged without feeling bored. Following behind her, they listened to her descriptions while leisurely taking in the surrounding scenery.
“Once we leave Station Street, we’ll arrive at the central square of the Third Academic District. From here, we can take the flying train within the campus to the Eleventh Academic District, which is the heart of Avalon.”
Rachel calmly continued.
“Have you all seen that white tower? It’s called the ‘Celestial Return Wheel.’ It’s a sanctuary for all warriors and mages. My explanation might only confuse you at this point, so I’ll let you all discover the ‘Celestial Return Wheel’ for yourselves.”
“The Celestial Return Wheel,” Yuehai murmured to herself, wondering if the sacred artifact that could awaken her memories was inside. After all, she had gone through countless trials, from mercenary missions to magic competitions, all in pursuit of this artifact. Now, she was only one step away from her final goal, so naturally, she was very concerned.
Naturally, everyone was very interested in the Celestial Return Wheel. Apart from any miraculous effects it might have, just the fact that it was towering so high that its top couldn’t be seen left people awe-struck. Given the opportunity, they would naturally explore it thoroughly.
Without giving them time to digest, Rachel continued.
“Now, what you all see is the bronze statue of the current Chancellor, His Majesty the ‘Life-Taking Saint King.’ He dedicated his life to the founding of Avalon, and it was through the concerted efforts of his friends from the Vermilion Phoenix Empire and the Sigril Empire that the magnificent and unique Avalon Academy stands today!”
Everyone followed Rachel’s gaze to see a bronze statue of a young man. Although he wasn’t conventionally handsome, his serene smile and deep eyes still made him seem special. Moreover, he was the current reigning Saint King, one of only nine such individuals in the world. Naturally, everyone felt a sense of respect from the depths of their hearts.
Speaking of the history of the Life-Taking Saint King, there was probably no genius present who didn’t know it. Generally speaking, the history of the Nine Realms should be knowledge that every mage or warrior present must learn.
As inhabitants of the Noah World, if one is not aware of the pride of the Noah World, then what qualification do they have to call themselves Noahians?
The Life-Taking Saint King earned his title because of his Life-Taking Scroll. Unlike the smooth sailing of the Sunlight Saint King in his youth, the Life-Taking Saint King suffered torment during his childhood. He was even once deprived of his magic power, yet he persevered on the path of a warrior without losing heart. Eventually, he comprehended the Life-Taking Scroll, which allowed him to convert Qi into magic. This enabled him to imbue magical effects while executing martial techniques, leaving everyone incredulous. Moreover, he emerged as the victor in an ancient war countless years ago, establishing his reputation as the Life-Taking Saint King. Subsequently, he went on to break through the limits of the human body, surpassing even deities without attaining godhood himself. Since then, he has rightfully held the title of the number one Saint King.
“Alright, next, everyone follow me to take the flying train to the Eleventh District for registration. Although your records have already been entered into the Avalon Academy, proper registration is still essential. Otherwise, it will be considered as an absence and result in expulsion.”
Having heard about Avalon’s notorious dropout rate, it was unexpected to receive a warning from the mentor right from the start. With this in mind, there was a possibility that even a minor mistake could lead to being sent back home.
Obviously, Rachel’s words had a good effect. The geniuses, who were initially somewhat distracted, immediately became cautious one by one. Eventually, under Rachel’s guidance, they entered the flying train that had just descended.
“Such a novel thing, even most nobles haven’t seen it. Now, as they each see it, they can’t help but whisper among themselves.” Rachel looked at the somewhat bustling queue and clapped her hands, saying.
“Alright, alright, everyone go in first. Once the flying train departs, I’ll explain its principles.”
