Chapter 7 Enrollment
Jemin took a rough look and found that the content written on the scroll was the same as the one on the light screen in front of the alchemy propaganda, but it was a little more detailed.
During the apprenticeship period, the academy's alchemy workshop will provide basic food and accommodation, systematic knowledge transfer, and a limited amount of experimental resources.
Apprentices need to complete the learning tasks assigned by the academy and the chores designated by the workshop to obtain credits in exchange for more advanced knowledge and resources.
The obligation is that after reaching the first level of formal wizardry or completing ten years of study, the apprentice must serve the workshop on the front lines for a full thirty years.
During this period, you need to obey arrangements and complete various tasks, including but not limited to brewing potions, repairing equipment, participating in scientific research projects, etc.
The cost of breach of contract is even more terrifying. It not only includes huge compensation of points and resources, but also involves damage to the essence of the soul. At the very least, it will lead to a decline in mental strength, and at worst, the soul will collapse and life will be worse than death.
As for why breach of contract will not be fatal, it is of course because wizards themselves are excellent research materials, and the workshop will not waste them in such a way when short of manpower.
"I have no problem, mentor." Benjamin raised his head with a firm look in his eyes.
Teacher Clark glanced at him, a glimmer in his eyes, and the smug smile he had shown to other teachers turned into a serious face.
He nodded, signaled Jie Ming to drop a drop of blood on the scroll, and extracted a trace of mental power from Jie Ming's head and integrated it into the scroll.
The blood seeped in, the mental power was absorbed, and the scroll instantly burst out with a light even stronger than before.
The complex runes jumped and flashed, and finally turned into a stream of light and disappeared into the apprentice badge in Clark's hand.
The alchemical crucible pattern on the badge seemed to come alive and glowed slightly.
The contract comes into effect.
Mentor Clark put away the scroll and his tone returned to normal. "Very good. Since you've chosen alchemy, you must be patient and aware. There aren't many thrilling adventures here, only day after day of experimentation, calculations, and failures. But if you can persevere, the rewards will not disappoint you."
He took out two heavy books and a heavy-looking wooden box from under the table.
"This is the 'Basic Alchemy Manual', which covers all the basic knowledge that a beginner alchemy apprentice must master. From material identification to potion preparation, from basic rune engraving to the simplest alchemical construction, all your basic credits will be assessed based on these contents." Instructor Clark handed the book to Jemin, and the pages felt heavy in his hand.
Clark handed over another, slightly thinner book:
"This book is about basic meditation. There are still ten days until the official class begins. During this time, you must master it and get started. If you fail to do so, one month's resources will be deducted."
"In this box are your basic tools and some commonly used basic materials. The workshop has a public laboratory, but you need to make an appointment to use it, and any material consumption needs to be recorded. Credits are required to exchange for more advanced materials." He handed the wooden box to Benjamin.
"Finally, some basic rules." Instructor Clark's expression grew serious. "First, safety comes first! Alchemical experiments are dangerous. Any negligence could result in explosions, poisonous gases, or worse. Strictly adhere to operating procedures! Second, private fighting is prohibited within the workshop. Any disputes must be referred to the instructor for arbitration. Third, respect knowledge. All borrowed books and equipment must be carefully handled. Fourth, points are your only currency in the workshop. Earn them diligently."
After a few words, he seemed to feel he had explained enough, so he waved his hand. "Your dorm is in Area 1. There's a map in the admissions handbook. Go ahead and master the basic meditation techniques as quickly as possible to ignite your spiritual fire. Remember to review the Basic Alchemy Manual. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me, but it's best if they're questions you haven't been able to answer on your own through reflection and practice."
Benjamin respectfully thanked his mentor again, took on the medal representing an alchemy apprentice, and then turned and left the alchemy area with the heavy books and wooden box in his arms.
Following the instructions on the roadside map, Jemin quickly found the alchemy apprentice dormitory.
The entire dormitory building seemed to be made of unknown metal, shining brightly in the sun.
From time to time, there would be subtle explosions coming from a dormitory, and occasionally there would be various smells floating in the air that he could not identify at the moment.
Fortunately, the exhaust system and safety system of the entire dormitory building worked well. The leaked gases were quickly sucked away, and it didn't seem to cause too many casualties... probably.
Benjamin fell silent as he watched a wizard apprentice foaming at the mouth, twitching madly, and being quickly dragged away by a group of silver-white humanoid golems.
…Well, it seems that it is not that safe.
Find your room number and use the apprentice badge to open the door.
The dormitory in front of me is not very big, only about ten square meters.
Apart from the private bathroom near the door, the only furniture in the room is a bed, a desk and a chair.
The most eye-catching thing is a small, somewhat old-looking laboratory table in the corner, as well as some glassware and test tubes placed on the table and an extremely delicate-looking mechanical clock.
This is where he will live and study for a long time in the future. The conditions are a bit simple, but it is sufficient as a dormitory.
Benjamin placed the "Basic Alchemy Manual" and "Basic Meditation Method" on the desk and opened the heavy wooden box. Various basic alchemical tools were neatly arranged inside - crucibles, mortars, measuring cups, tweezers, small flamethrowers, etc., as well as some bottles and jars filled with powders, liquids and plants of different colors.
Without carefully organizing the things inside, Benjamin sat down on the chair, feeling the energy fluctuations and aura around him that were completely different from the true energy system in his body, and looked at the sky outside the window in a daze.
The Basic Alchemy Manual and experimental tools at hand, the unfamiliar glassware on the table, and the magnificent and mysterious college buildings outside the window all silently told him that he had stepped into a whole new world.
"call……"
After taking a few deep breaths as if exhausted, Benjamin finally regained some energy.
Although the process seemed to be going smoothly, he had been in an extremely tense state before, and only now was he slightly relaxed.
"I was still a little careless..." Benjamin shook his head and sighed.
With Benjamin's keen perception, he could of course feel the particularly fiery gazes of the logistics department instructors, and he knew that he seemed to have become too conspicuous.
"This is a problem caused by insufficient intelligence. To accommodate today's performance, it seems the subsequent action plan needs to be slightly revised..."
(End of this chapter)
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