The walls of Toby were built very high, reaching tens of meters in height, presumably to defend against beast tides.
Elementalists participated in the construction of the wall, and some boulders were simply hauled in. Several deliberately preserved claw marks of magical beasts marked the place as a place that once withstood attacks from magical beasts.
The beast-drawn carriage drove into the city gate, and the guards let it pass as soon as they saw the Tulip family crest.
Ron asked, "Does Toby City still experience beast tides these days?"
Yuna laughed and said, "At least I haven't experienced this since I was born..."
So the wall really is an ancient artifact. When humans first built their cities, there were attacks by wild beasts. After that, there were fewer wild beasts attacking the walls. Instead, rebels from the same race would use magic to attack them.
After studying the history of Toby City, Ron finally entered the city.
As expected of a top-tier city of a kingdom, Ron encountered other races here, including dwarves and sub-races...
As the convoy drove through several streets, Ron saw no elves in sight, and a slight disappointment crept into his heart. (ノ′Дヾ)
"Sister Yuna, where is the fairy?"
"Most elves live in the Elf Forest. Only a few powerful elves become adventurers. If Ron wants to see elves, he can go to the guild. If he runs into an elf on the street, it's all luck."
"Oh, I see."
Not only was Ron curious about everything in Toby City, but Vivian was too. However, after being by Ron's side for two years, Vivian was becoming more and more like a professional maid.
The little maid patiently focused solely on caring for little Ron, refusing to look at the outside world...
Ron thought that when he got to the academy, he could just come out and take a look around. Anyway, they all had guards, so as long as he didn't cause any trouble, it would be no different from just going shopping.
The streets are lined with buildings of various styles, including magic shops and inns.
Many elementalists carried longswords or daggers at their waists, while warriors with two-handed greatswords on their backs were also seen, and magic archers carried a magic bow with them.
Among the passing pedestrians, one or two could be seen with magical pets perched on their shoulders. Were they nobles? Or apprentices aspiring to become beast tamers...?
Small magical pets aren't rare or powerful, but they become great helpers to their owners once they grow up.
As adventurers, beast tamers must earn a lot of magic crystals.
Ron finally saw someone riding a tall magical beast pet around town. Alongside the mature magical beasts, there were often several sub-species of people, such as those with rabbit ears, fox tails, and wolf heads. These people from other races came here to make a living and moved among most of the humans.
It really does have an otherworldly style.
On his way to the Magic Academy, Ron learned from Yuna about the current relationship between the Orc Empire and the Human Empire.
More than a thousand years have passed since the Great War of the Hundred Races. The balance of power among the races has been relatively stable. The orcs and humans live in peace. Among them, only the elves are relatively more sedentary.
After a brief visit, Ron and his companions arrived at the Toby City Magic and Martial Arts Academy.
Before leaving the academy, Yuna said, "Little Ron, go to the Earl's mansion often! If you don't, I'll get angry!"
"Alright, alright, I understand."
Having spent a year apart from Yuna, Yuna now speaks to me in a very friendly manner.
Ron answered quickly, and then he led Vivian and Wright into the Magic and Martial Arts Academy.
At Toby Magic Academy, nobles make up about 30% of the student body, and the remaining 30% are servants of nobles. These servants, like Vivian and Wright, accompany noble children inside.
The remaining 40% were ordinary students.
Having already known the general direction of the noble district on the way here, Ron wasn't in a hurry.
Go in first to complete the admission procedures.
Beyond a simple, ancient gate lies the large plaza at the front of the academy, followed by various other buildings.
The place where nobles handled their paperwork was separate from that of commoners.
A long line of commoners had formed beside him, while the maids and guards around Ron all spoke volumes about his noble status.
Although he was a fallen baronial heir, he was still a fiefdom noble with a hereditary territory.
A feudal nobleman can usually bring up to five servants.
The private rooms on the floor next to the square, where some servants were located.
Ron arrived and went straight in. On the first floor, there were clean chairs where nobles who had arrived earlier were sitting and queuing.
The nobles went directly upstairs, where there was a special reception area.
Even a magic and martial arts academy has such a clear hierarchy.
Given the difference in elemental strength, the founding nobles controlled the vast majority of resources, making the absence of hierarchical distinctions unrealistic.
They waited quietly, and after a few quarters of an hour, suddenly everyone in the noble group sat still and maintained their aristocratic etiquette.
Previously, several familiar nobles next to Ron were chatting with each other, then looked up at the center of attention that all the nobles were watching.
A young boy and a young girl, both of whom were quite handsome and beautiful, but Ron didn't recognize them.
The two classmates were nobles of unknown status, which attracted the attention of the other nobles who were studying with them.
After the young boy and girl left with their servants and maids, the nobles present began to discuss the matter.
"As expected, the Fourth Prince and the Little Princess have come to our Toby Magic and Martial Arts Academy."
"We're actually studying alongside princes and princesses!"
"Are those the prince and princess? I wonder how their talents fared in the talent test up there?"
"..."
It turned out they were a prince and a princess. According to what people said, the fourth prince's lineage, with the support of nobles such as Earl Toby, came here to study before entering the Royal Magic and Martial Arts Academy.
Under the rule of noble territories, the reputation of magic and martial arts academies varies greatly. Yuna is exceptionally capable and was even able to recruit Jon as the dean of the potion department. Toby City can be considered a top magic and martial arts academy.
Ron was deeply happy for Yuna that the academy's strength could attract princes and princesses to enroll.
Because Ron knew that Yuna was the one who provided most of the magic crystal fund support for this academy.
Commoner students graduating from the academy can find a respectable job at the Earl's Merchant Guild, while some products from the Magic and Martial Arts Academy, such as alchemical artifacts, can be processed into commodities and sold by Yuna's Earl's Merchant Guild.
Alchemists, a recently emerging elemental profession, split off from blacksmiths.
The difference is that alchemists' products are for the general public, while blacksmiths' magical artifacts are mainly for adventurers, nobles, and other powerful individuals.
Due to their different levels of influence, alchemists were initially ostracized when they first started their businesses, but now they receive support from many merchant guilds, such as Yuna, because these alchemical products, which are not considered high-end, are also very valuable.
It is precisely because of the existence of alchemists that the magical civilization has begun to sprout. Perhaps the prince and princess came here to study because they saw the potential of the Alchemist Guild.
Many students from Toby City Magic and Martial Arts Academy also go to the Alchemist Guild!
In the elite academy, 40% of the students are from ordinary families, which is rare even in mainland China.
Ron's thought was, "Are those two the prince and the princess?"
Very good, I'll remember that. I won't mess with them anymore; they're two obvious troublemakers.
Please leave.
but……
On the second day of school, before classes even officially started, with the opening ceremony just around the corner and the student body almost full, Yuna invited Ron to the largest restaurant in Toby City.
They said it was to welcome them back and give them a good meal.
But, to make matters worse, Yuna also invited a prince and princess. e(┬┬﹏┬┬)3
Because of the invitation from the Tulip Merchant Guild, the largest merchant guild in the kingdom and one of the few merchant guilds on the continent, the person in charge of Yuna.
Prince Berger Gill, accompanied by his sister Shirley Gill, gladly accepted the invitation.
The royal family arrived and booked the entire restaurant.
Unaware of what was going on, Ron brought Vivian and Wright there.
'Sister Yuna has gone to great lengths again. Even with magic crystals, she shouldn't spend like this...'
Ron, a fallen nobleman, was still trying to save money when he entered the private room and found a prince and princess.
Ignoring the very polite servant, Ron thought he must have come to the wrong place.
Yuna was sitting at the banquet with a smile on her face, and she was even waving to Ron.
Well, Ron had no choice but to reluctantly sit down.
Sure enough, after Yuna arrived, his ordinary life was over. (⊙﹏⊙)
Prince Berger rose and, with impeccable royal manners, asked, "Is this Baron Ron, the inventor of the potion feast?"
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