After the exam, the noise gradually faded away, and the corridors of the Arcane Academy were filled with silence and a hint of fatigue after the tension.
Electrolux hurried into Merlin's student union president's office, holding tightly in his hand the test paper samples he had just collected. The expression on his face was complicated and difficult to discern, with shock, realization, and more importantly, deep admiration for Merlin.
"President Merlin," Alex said as soon as he entered the room, his voice filled with anxiety and admiration, "Now I finally understand why you didn't stop those students who were planning to cheat on the exam before."
As he spoke, he gently spread the test paper on Merlin's desk, his eyes still lingering on it, as if he was still savoring the shock brought by the test questions.
Merlin raised his head from the book, a barely perceptible smile flashed across his eyes, he casually flipped through the test paper, and asked nonchalantly, "Oh? Do you understand now?"
Electrolux nodded heavily, pulled a chair over and sat down, leaning forward, and began to talk nonstop: "The test questions this time are completely beyond imagination! The knowledge covered in the test is surprisingly wide, from the life of the people in the city of arcane, business and trade, to the exploration of mysterious magic relics, the inheritance of ancient magic civilization, and those tricky mathematical logic, judgment and reasoning, which can't be dealt with by cramming or relying on cheating tools."
"The essay is even more difficult. It discusses the deep-seated problems in the development of our Arcane City, such as the uneven distribution of magic resources, the conflict and integration of traditional and emerging magic skills, and the pros and cons of foreign exchanges. Candidates must not only have a solid knowledge reserve, but also have a far-sighted vision and the ability to solve practical problems."
"I just walked around the exam room and saw the looks on the faces of the examinees. I knew they were all confused. All the cheating methods they had prepared became a joke in front of this kind of questions."
Merlin nodded slightly, folded his hands under his chin, and listened quietly to Alex's story, with a faint curve at the corner of his mouth.
Elex paused, frowned slightly, and continued with some concern: "However, this exam is so difficult, not many people will pass it. I guess only a few lucky ones will be able to enter the interview stage. Will our Arcane City's talent recruitment plan be affected? After all, we are in urgent need of talents to fill various positions."
Merlin stood up and walked to the window. He looked through the carved glass at the candidates who were still not far away. He said calmly and confidently, "Elux, don't worry. I know how difficult this exam is. Those who can stand out must be the real elites. We don't want mediocre people who can only memorize magic spells and play tricks, but pillars with real talents and knowledge who can clear the way for the future of the Arcane City. As for the candidates who will enter the interview stage, I know them and will make a good selection."
Choose carefully?
Electrolux nodded thoughtfully. Just as he was about to speak, Merlin suddenly remembered something and turned around to add, "By the way, Electrolux, don't forget to release the news of the re-examination. In addition, we will hold another civil servant selection exam in a month."
"What?" Electrolux's eyes widened in astonishment. He stood up from his chair. "We have to take the test again? President, why... why? This test has already eliminated a large number of people, and the preparations for the test cost a lot of manpower and material resources. If we take the test again, will everyone be unable to handle it? I really don't understand the meaning of your doing this."
Merlin walked back to the table, patted Electrolux's shoulder gently, looked at him firmly, and comforted him, "Electrolux, you just need to do as I say. There are some things that I cannot explain to you clearly now, but you must believe that every move I make has a deep meaning. These selections are not only to fill positions, but also to build a comprehensive and multi-level talent team for the Arcane City to reserve strength for future challenges. You just wait and see."
Although Alex was full of doubts, he swallowed his doubts when he saw Merlin's confident look and nodded: "Okay, President, I'll do as you say."
At this moment, the office fell into silence again, with only the rustling sound of the leaves in the breeze outside the window.
In a corner of the Arcane Academy, there is an office dedicated to grading examination papers.
It has to be said that in this world dominated by magic, marking test papers should be a simple task for magicians. After all, they only need to use their mental power to lightly scan the test paper, and the answers of the candidates will instantly appear in their minds like lively light and shadow.
However, this exam is extraordinary. It is a civil servant selection that concerns the future direction of the Arcane City in another world.
Most of the content involved in the test paper is closely centered around the urban development blueprint of the Arcane City, the intricate people's livelihood and welfare planning, and various practical problems that need to be solved urgently, such as the rational allocation of magic resources, the coordinated development of different magic factions, and the construction and optimization of the city's defense system.
Such professional and comprehensive test questions are really hard for ordinary magicians to handle even if they have strong mental strength, if they lack deep insight into city affairs.
Fortunately, this is the Arcane Academy with many talented people. Its Liberal Arts Academy and Secret Academy are even more full of hidden talents. It has a curriculum system specially designed to train "officials" of the six empires and the Aize Federation.
All the teachers who teach here are outstanding officials who have worked in the officialdom of the six empires and the Aize Federation for many years and then retired.
Not only are they familiar with official rules and how government affairs work, they also have a personal understanding of the pros and cons of various policies. It is really most appropriate for them to mark these test papers.
At this moment, Merlin, dressed in a solemn robe, walked into the office with steady steps.
Inside the room, the teachers sat upright, some holding the test papers in their hands in deep thought, while others whispered about the marking standards. The atmosphere was solemn and focused.
Merlin's arrival caused everyone to stop what they were doing and stand up to salute.
From these actions, it can be seen that Merlin's current status in the Arcane Academy is definitely not something that any previous student union president could challenge.
Merlin smiled warmly, his eyes slowly swept over everyone, and he said sincerely: "Dear teachers, it is really hard and troublesome to gather you here to mark the papers. I am well aware that this task is arduous, and everyone has put down many things at hand to come to help. This friendship will be remembered in the heart of the Arcane City." After saying this, he bowed slightly to pay his respects.
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