Chapter 8 The Differences of Eras

No, there is no problem

Seeing Jialan shake her head with a smile that seemed neither here nor there, Ailan nervously asked, "What’s wrong? Is there a problem with my recommendation letter?" She was very worried that the stingy Master Maipudole had deceived her honest father by giving him a fake recommendation letter

Jialan shook her head in confusion. Is it not a bit too arbitrary to determine whether a student is qualified to become a spellcaster solely based on the [Elemental Subschool] of the [Energy Manipulation Department] in this "University of Science and Magic"?

For example, the address written on this recommendation letter is

The terms "Jilago," "Kolan," and "Talandoer" are known to Jialan. "Jilago" refers to the "Kingdom of Jilago," one of the sixteen countries and regions on the "Kovale Continent." "Kolan" likely refers to "Kolan Fortress," while "Talandoer" is a small town located approximately three hundred kilometers from "Kolan Fortress"

But what is the situation with [Starry Continent] - [Giraigo Continent] - [Kolanbang]?

This time, Jialan was taken aback, [Year 1714 of the Apocalypse Calendar]? He was frozen at [Year 2014 of the Dawn Calendar]!

It is precisely because of this statement that, under the encouragement of his teacher, he was able to transition into a [researcher] and [scholar] after losing the possibility of advancement, and even became a teaching assistant lecturer at the affiliated college of the "Koranburg Library" as a non-caster.

Although mages and warlocks are collectively referred to as "spellcasters," and even the spells they use are commonly termed "arcane" by the world, the magical abilities they possess fundamentally belong to two entirely different realms and two completely independent systems

What is the "Dawn Calendar"? What kind of calendar is it?

Or is it that "Kemo University" is merely a specialized college of the [Energy Manipulation Department]? Does it only admit students studying the [Elemental Particle School]? This seems rather peculiar!

It appears that in order to enroll in "Kemo University," the more crucial aspect is the "entrance examination." Within the "entrance examination," the theoretical knowledge test is merely a formality, assessing the level of knowledge possessed by the new students to facilitate tailored instruction.

Ultimately, the final assessment of the book "Elemental Talent Test" is the crucial factor determining whether a new student can become a student of the "Science and Magic University"

Imagination, creativity, and the accumulation of knowledge are the primary factors in the achievements that a spellcaster can attain. Talent and aptitude may influence the height of these achievements, but not their depth

In the era of Jialan, the only spellcasters who could be associated with "magic" were likely those warlocks of the [evil faction] who possessed "demonic bloodlines"

Jialan suddenly felt that something was amiss. Her gaze shifted from the young people setting up the so-called "200th Anniversary Festival of the Koranbang Public Magic University" in the academy square. She frowned slightly and said gently, "Ailan, may I take a look at your recommendation letter?"

The returning Jialan smiled and glanced again at the text on the recommended book labeled [Universal Language]. Fortunately, the characters used in this era had not undergone significant changes; there were just some new terms that he still found somewhat difficult to understand

Ailan nervously said: "I only know that this year is 1714 in the [Apocalypse Calendar]. Are you saying that the [Dawn Calendar] is something that will be covered in the knowledge examination of the Theory-Graph-Book? Oh no! I actually have no idea!"

The utterly absurd Jialan shook his head in disbelief, exclaiming, "This is too ridiculous!"

Jialan increasingly felt that her memory was somewhat disconnected from reality. After pondering anxiously for a while, she seemingly casually asked, "By the way! Ailan, do you know what year it is in the [Dawn Calendar] this year?"

Wait a moment

While learning the knowledge of the arcane arts requires a certain degree of talent, what is even more important is "diligence" and "focus," just as his teacher said, "Attitude determines everything"

Although somewhat perplexed, Ailan generously took out her precious letter of recommendation from her leather bag.

Graystone Town and Maigen Village are not very clear to Jialan, but it is reasonable to assume that if he has been asleep for several hundred years, there would naturally be changes in geographical names

Jialan comforted, "As long as one is willing to work hard, anyone can become a respected great person"

Do not worry

Jialan quickly glanced at the recommendation letter written on lambskin parchment, which was quite ordinary and inexpensive in terms of materials. The fact that the so-called 'quasi-eighth-class knight' Lord Maipudole was unwilling to use even the more formal cycad leather paper indicates that the importance of this so-called 'recommendation letter' is evidently not as significant as one might imagine; it merely serves as a symbolic document of recommendation and a credential of identity.

For example, she referred to "mage, robe" as "sorcerer, sorceress robe," and this "Kemo University" was directly named "Magic University." In reality, the spellcasters that Jialan is familiar with refer to "arcane mage, arcane robe," abbreviated as "mage, robe," which has no relation whatsoever to so-called "demons" or "devils"

The knowledge system of this era seems to have undergone certain changes compared to the era of Jialan, as even the erudite Jialan does not understand whether one can become a spellcaster and what relationship this has with the elements. Furthermore, what is the relationship between mastering the use of elements and talent?

Even though geographical terms may change with the passage of history, the extent of this change is rather significant

The spellcasting abilities possessed by the Tiefling sorcerers are purely awakened through the "bloodline inheritance" within their own bodies, when have we ever seen sorcerers waste time learning knowledge? Moreover, one cannot expect those inherently chaotic individuals to stay obediently in the academy for research.

Moreover, Jialan noticed that some of the arcane terminology she used while conversing with Ailan differed from what she was familiar with

When was the continent of Kovalre renamed to the continent of Starry Sky? When did the Kingdom of Jilago become a continent? When did Koran Fortress become a state?

Oh ... ... alright

However, Ji Lan is somewhat uncertain. From the perspective of "talent" emphasized in "Kemo University," it seems to be related to sorcerers who rely on bloodline talent for their livelihood... Could it be that "Kemo University" is a sorcerer academy?

[ Starry Continent ] - [ Jilago Continent ] - [ Koranbang ] - [ Talandor ] - [ Graystone Town ] - [ Maigen Village ]

Although the era of Jialan was not lacking in extraordinary sorcerers who excelled in both aspects, to suggest that a sorcerer who relies on talent would waste time quietly sitting down to study arcane knowledge is no different from claiming that a sow can climb a tree