Electrolux paced back and forth in the city hall with a frown on his face. He felt so powerless for the first time. He looked at the chaotic streets outside the window, feeling helpless.
At this time, Merlin walked in with a relaxed look on his face, motioned him to rest assured, patted his shoulder and said, "Elux, I have nothing to fear from these little tricks that are not worthy of being shown on the stage. I can handle them immediately."
Seeing Merlin so confident, Alex slowly breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense shoulders relaxed a little.
He secretly felt fortunate that in this chaotic situation, having a calm and resourceful leader like Merlin was reassuring.
But his heart was still full of curiosity and doubts, and he really couldn't guess what kind of brilliant ideas and ingenious plans President Merlin would come up with next.
Merlin was about to say something when he heard his communication crystal ding softly. The crisp sound was particularly noticeable in the quiet room.
He picked up the communication crystal slowly, glanced at it, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.
It turned out to be a message from Vice Dean Jenny, and attached was the document of Arcane Academy's financial approval.
It seems that the crucial funds have been successfully transferred, just like providing sufficient food and fodder for the soldiers who are about to go to war.
"It looks like the funds from the Arcane Academy have arrived." Merlin whispered to himself, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a confident smile. It was time to execute the plan that had been planned for a long time.
Before long, all the information dissemination channels, such as the Arcane Academy notice board, the Arcane Academy official software, and the Student Union bulletin board, were like ignited beacons, rapidly conveying a blockbuster new message.
That is the entrance examination specially set up for the students and graduates of the Arcane Academy to work in the City Hall, Finance Bureau, Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau and other departments of the Arcane City. As long as you pass the examination, you can become a civil servant of the Arcane City, eat the enviable public food, and start a different life trajectory from then on.
This news was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly detonating the entire Arcane Academy.
Every corner of the campus, whether it is the quiet study room in the library or the noisy cafeteria and dormitory, is swept by this trend.
"Have you heard? If you pass that exam, you can become an official in the Arcane City! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
A young student, with his face flushed with excitement, clutched the magic notebook tightly in his hand, his eyes shining, and danced in the dormitory to share the news with his roommates.
"I know, but this exam is definitely not easy. After all, it's a public office, and the competition is bound to be fierce. But if you can really pass it, you'll be a well-known figure in the Arcane City in the future, so there's no need to worry about your future!" The roommate responded thoughtfully while sorting the magic books on the bookshelf, with both longing and a hint of worry in his eyes.
"I don't care, I'm going to try! I came to the Arcane Academy from a remote town just to make a name for myself. Now the opportunity is before me, I'll give it a try even if it costs my life." Another student with a thin figure but firm eyes clenched his fists, his tone firm and unquestionable, as if he had already seen his future appearance in official uniform, full of vigor and vitality.
In the academy's magic laboratory, several senior students who were studying complex magic arrays paused their experiments and sat together for a heated discussion.
"What aspects will this exam cover? Will it focus more on magic theory or practical application? We need to ask the seniors about it right away."
"I think that since it is a department of the city hall, it is inevitable that we will be tested on knowledge of urban planning and economic management. We can't just bury our heads in the study of magic, we also need to broaden our knowledge."
"Yes, and also the ability to communicate and coordinate. Being an official requires dealing with various parties. I heard that the chaos in the Arcane City before was due to the poor coordination of various forces. If we can pass the exam, we must solve this problem."
Even on the tree-lined paths of the campus, groups of students can be seen everywhere, discussing the pros and cons of the exam and the strategies to deal with it.
This craze not only swept the students in school, but also attracted many students who had already graduated from the Arcane Academy like a powerful magnet.
After hearing the news, they put down their current affairs without hesitation and planned to return to the Arcane Academy overnight.
Some of these graduates have already gained some fame in the field of magic research, while others have made some achievements in the commercial manufacture of magic items. But at this moment, they are all attracted by the halo of "officials" and are eager to show their talents on the power stage of the Arcane City, contribute to the development of this city, and realize their own ambitions and values.
Merlin stood in the president's office, overlooking the already bustling academy, a meaningful arc appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he let out a strange laugh from time to time.
This time, I must let these natives of this other world feel the "pain" and "power" of taking the civil service exam.
As the Arcane Academy gradually gained complete control of the situation in the Arcane City, Merlin began to vigorously publicize his long-cherished grand plan for the Arcane City without reservation.
The news spread quickly to all directions as if it had wings. The six great empires, huge countries with vast territories and complex forces that have stood for many years, as well as the mysterious temples with many believers, and the Aize Federation with prosperous business and intertwined magic and technology, and many other forces, were keenly aware of the key to the problem the moment they received the news - the Arcane City may be about to take off and become the new center of power and wealth on this continent.
Thinking of this, they could no longer sit still and were eager to try. They all felt that it was necessary to compete for the official positions in the Arcane City to seize the initiative for their forces in the future.
However, Merlin had anticipated the thoughts of all parties and set the rules in advance.
The "official positions" in the Arcane City are only open to students currently enrolled in or graduated from the Arcane Academy. This threshold has kept countless outsiders out.
Moreover, students in school can only apply for general positions that are not too busy and do not interfere with their classes. After all, their studies are the most important thing, and they cannot neglect the study of magical skills because of entering officialdom too early.
But it is different for graduates. After years of training in the academy, they have already achieved considerable attainments in magic and have gained a certain amount of social experience. Therefore, they can apply for important positions that hold real power.
In particular, Merlin recently announced a detailed future development plan for the Arcane City, from the creation of an emerging magic industry park to the layout of a convenient and efficient transportation magic circle; from the blueprint for expanding trade routes with the outside world to the generous policies to attract the world's top magicians to settle in, as well as astronomical investment funds, meticulous construction plans, etc., all of which make people excited and salivate.
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