Although the blonde Miss Writer, Dorothy Louisa, had also arrived, the academy was still going to send over the items Shard needed upon his enrollnt, according to the original schedule. Therefore, half an hour before that, the four of them still had ti to continue their conversation.
Dr. Schneider, serving as the nominal host of the Correspondence Circle Mage group, was happy to bring up topics.
Shard thus learned more about the common knowledge of Circle Sorcerers, such as the fact that under normal circumstances, encountering an unfamiliar Relic would not imdiately provide clues from "the other ." Therefore, relying on "the other " to find Relics was an impractical issue; the identification of Relics was a major research focus in the field of Academy of Library Managent.
Clearly, Shard was not normal.
[Outlander, your soul is especially sensitive to the Four Elents, allowing
easily to distinguish Relics. This isn't my specialty; it's yours.]
Explained the whispering voice by his ear, Shard initially thought it was an excuse, but after pondering, he considered the explanation quite reasonable.
Even he wasn't sure whether the specialty of "the other " was genuinely special or special because of the Outlander.
The middle na "Sulun" could explain that the person had foreknowledge of his own Core Rune; giving the "Northern Common Language Pack" could also be explained as the person obtaining the incomplete mories of the original owner that he himself had not, owing to the trait of "the other "; and the ring's reminding was rely because she had detected that peculiar Relic.
Thinking this over, Shard himself beca confused...
"No, why is the voice feminine?"
Shard was nearly befuddled by his own thoughts.
[Perhaps, you can't fully understand your own persona either.]
"Don't talk nonsense," Shard retorted.
Shard thought it was a suggestion that he might be sowhat effeminate.
Besides the difficulty of casually discovering Relics, Shard also learned that Dr. Schneider's group usually t every Saturday afternoon to share learning experiences, seek advice on problems, and contact the Academy through Dr. Schneider's manuscript pages.
Even without these pressing matters, they could share information, exchange goods, or complain about the heaviness of their studies. This last item was usually the main content.
The group would not impose mandatory tasks on its mbers, but if soone needed help, such as engaging in so Academy tasks that could earn practical credits, the others must consider first whether they had the ti.
As ten o'clock was about to strike, everyone tidied up the coffee table, allowing Dr. Schneider to place the Poet-Level Relic's parchnt there. When the corner wall clock began to chi the first strike for ten o'clock, a parchnt roll tied with a red ribbon appeared, flickering lights over the parchnt.
Shard quickly grabbed it, untied the ribbon, and unrolled the parchnt—this was Shard's correspondence first-year developnt plan.
Saint Byrons Academy usually held a unified grade promotion assessnt at the end of every winter. As Shard had enrolled in sumr, it was certain he could not complete all his courses this year, so it would likely take him more than a year and a half to finish the courses outlined in the tailor-made developnt plan.
"Actually, the first grade usually takes one to three years as it involves foundational courses... Oh, you are indeed going to be busy," remarked Priest Augustus, who was sitting next to Shard and thus clearly saw the list of compulsory first-year courses that he had to complete:
The Herbs We Know
Basic Potionology
Introduction to Elentary Alchemy
Introduction to Astronomy
Introduction to Mysticism and Ritual Studies
Theoretical Foundations of Spirit Runes (Part I)
Basic Course for Circle Sorcerer - Arcane Technique
Basic Course for Circle Sorcerer - Sorcery
Introduction to Ancient Languages (Fifth Era 0~2000)
"Introduction to Ancient Language (Fifth Era 2000~4000)"
"Introduction to Ancient Language (Fifth Era 4000~5793)"
"Ancient Literature" (Serious Literature, Popular Literature, Others, choose one. Must be completed before the fifth year.)
"Folklore, Religion, and Civilization"
"History (I)"
"Theoretical Basis of Ti Travel" (Core Academic Course)
"Practical Training for Ti Travel" (Core Academic Course)
"Containnt and Managent of Relics" (Core Academic Course)
"Basic Theology (Part I)"
"History and General Education at Saint Byrons Integrated Academy"
A total of 19 compulsory courses, requiring 53 credits, by the end of this year, Shard needed to earn 15 credits to pass the end-of-year evaluation and continue other studies in the second year as a freshman.
The books that were subsequently delivered totaled over 100, including textbooks, required readings, and so supplentary academic literature.
Shard, along with three others, continually took the textbooks that appeared from the pages of poems and piled them to the side.
Watching the height of the "mountain of books" grow, the Outlander's anxiety about the future suddenly vanished; he felt as though he had returned to his holand, back to school life.
"How about it, the 50 Gold Pounds tuition fee is worth it, right? These compulsory courses are tailored for you by the school, all quite basic, as the first year is the ti to lay the foundations. But don't worry, apart from the core academic courses, other courses provide three opportunities to fail an evaluation.
Failing three tis requires a deferral for one year to retake the evaluation, and you have to pay the tuition again, but you won't be expelled," said Priest Augustus, thinking Shard was apprehensive about the sheer number of books, comforting him.
In this era of the steam industry, the illiteracy rate was still very high, and as an ordinary citizen, one might not encounter so many books in a lifeti, which is why the priest reassured the "inexperienced" young detective.
Yet, it was precisely this kind of life with which the Outlander was familiar.
Shard's first-year curriculum included 19 compulsory courses, requiring the submission of several papers or coursework assignnts after self-study, with so requiring exams or practical evaluations.
The end-of-year evaluations took place at the end of the year, but exam seasons were at the end of July in the sumr and in December in the winter. If Shard progressed quickly in his studies, he could pass so of the exams as early as the end of July, a month later.
All of the above ntioned only the compulsory courses for the Correspondence Circle Mage, but to complete an entire grade's curriculum, sufficient practical credits were also needed.
The first year required 40 practical credits, but the History Academy made strict rules about the source of these 40 practical credits. At least 10 credits had to co from "Ti Exploration" activities.
The History Academy was the academy with the fewest students within Saint Byrons Integrated Academy, and most of its students transferred from other majors in their senior years.
The core of the History Academy was to rely on the Relic "Ti Key" of the Old God "Father of the Infinite Tree" to perform ti travel, which required Spirit Runes related to ti concepts.
Shard's core academic course "Practical Training for Ti Travel" involved using the Academy-provided key to perform one instance of ti travel under supervision, after which submitting a report would complete the course. However, performing nearly completely safe ti travel through the course did not earn practical credits.
Finding Relics "Ti Key" of different levels on one's own or purchasing them from the Academy could yield high practical credits and other rewards upon returning with valuable information, history, and knowledge, such as Relics, Arcane Techniques, Sorcery, or precious knowledge stored in the Saint Byrons Grand Library.
Therefore, the History Academy and the Academy of Library Managent, ti travel, and relic containnt, could be considered the academies where it was easiest to obtain practical credits and academic rewards.
"Although these basic courses might look complex, once you get started, you'll realize they are not very difficult. Look, here is the list of elective courses you are allowed to choose from."
After the 100-plus books were finally delivered, a new Parchnt Roll appeared on the table. Dr. Schneider helped Shard open it and took a quick look before handing it to him:
"Elective credits can be converted, 10 credits for 1 practical credit. Moreover, these elective courses are the really valuable ones, showcasing the true expertise of the professors. Of course, elective courses cost Gold Pounds..."
"Elective courses cost Gold Pounds?"
Shard was startled but then realized this was not the world of the past. Besides, even in the past, back ho, elective courses were free, but in so schools in western countries, elective courses did cost money.
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