Chapter 28

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Chapter 28: Simulated Dungeon

"Yes, I obtained a C-rank license last month," Karoso calmly said, "My magical power is not enough to create fourth-tier cards, but I can utilize Pandora’s Eye to make epic-level cards."

"However, you must never become arrogant because of your talent," 『』 smiled and said, "Talent only means you have the opportunity to reach a certain level, it is not absolute."

"Thank you for the reminder, teacher," Karoso said.

Two students in the back row looked surprised upon hearing Karoso’s words.

"Pandora’s Eye? He can actually use such extraordinary item?"

"So powerful…"

"Is that the Duke’s son?"

"It’s okay, I believe I will have it in the future too, my dad is already working hard."

"Okay, please sit." 『』 waved her hand, indicating for them to sit down.

"In our academy, there are two S-class Card Makers, that’s my brother and me." 『』 glanced at the crowd, "S+ class Card Makers are rare in the entire Alchemist Union, not to mention S++ level Card Makers."

"For those powerful beings, we don’t need to know too much about them right now, let’s not aim too high."

"Your talents are exceptional, so our classes will be fast-paced. If you score above 95 in each subject related to Card Making in these three years, I can allow you to graduate early or advance a grade. Even if you advance, it will be to the S class. If you have any questions, you can ask me, but only about basic and intermediate topics, nothing too advanced."

"If you need financial aid, you can also come to me. Our country provides great support for Card Makers, especially those in the S class."

"Once you enter this class, you are already elite."

[Wow, skipping grades?]

[Did Master Karoso run into Carrey in the dungeon because of skipping grades?]

[Skipping three grades, so reckless?]

[Let’s have some plot explanation.]

[Basic knowledge at the beginner level is actually vast; subjects like herbalism, alchemy, mineralogy, etc., are all foundations for the first three years. Graduating from third grade is like graduating from our high school.]

[Master Karoso might not even score above 95 in all subjects in first grade. Remember Ideal Homeland’s top student Shylock? She scored 95 in all subjects in second grade, skipping grades since the beginning, making it tough for the older folks to compete with her.]

[The coolest thing is, Shylock is an elf who is over three hundred years old, a big shot among the hidden elite in Ideal Homeland.]

"Right now, you only have the most basic textbooks, and I believe many of you have already finished studying them." 『』 continued, "Those books are readily available in the market, but the school’s curriculum is not as simple. What we are going to explain later is not circulated in the market."

"Also, the subjects related to card-making are the same."

"Today, we won’t have any lessons. The first class is a test, a practical one."

『』 smiled slightly, "We can go to the simulated dungeon to battle, and I will be your opponent. Let me see where your strength and card deck limits lie. Don’t worry, like you, I will only use third-tier card decks and thirty points."

"The strength limit I use will not exceed your current strength limit."

……

Soon, everyone arrived outside a building that looked like a factory.

『』 opened the large iron gate, and a metallic smell rushed out.

Various colored Magic Stones were shining brightly, with huge mechanical gears exposed and rotating.

Workers in overalls were seen working – some repairing gears, some adding magic to Magic Stones.

In the school, most students don’t have robotic arms or robotic eyes, but here there are many.

Soon, Karoso looked surprised when he saw a familiar face.

Kirmin Hill, wearing work clothes, was carefully fixing something behind a gear.

Sizzle sizzle sizzle…

A bright light shone on her face, and her expression was focused and serious.

Karoso thought, this girl is really hardworking, how many tasks is she doing at the same time?

"Alright, this is the site for the simulated dungeon." 『』’s eyes focused deep, all the wizards channeled some energy downwards, then converged towards the center, forming a magic circle at last.

"As we all know, dungeons are the most challenging things in this world right now." 『』 raised her hands, "Some say dungeons are miniature ancient relics, others say dungeons are reflections of other worlds."

"It’s certain that dungeon resources are endless and a crucial channel for us to obtain resources. If a raid fails, it could lead to monsters from the dungeon invading our world."

"Of course, even if they invade reality, we can still handle it."

"Even if monsters from a level nine dungeon come out, the United Nations will deal with them, we don’t need to worry."

"Brother Karoso, do we really not need to worry?" Ailina whispered to Karoso, "I heard dungeons are very dangerous…"

"Yes, they are indeed dangerous." Karoso whispered back, "But for now, we don’t need to worry."

Monsters from dungeons higher than the seventh tier running loose would be a disaster for nearby cities and even some small countries.

Even the Canglang Province can only barely handle a seventh-tier dungeon running out of control.

"Entering this simulated dungeon this time, there won’t be any danger for you. You don’t need to face the monsters, just face me." 『』 pointed to herself, "So come one by one."

While speaking, 『』 led everyone to the edge of the magic circle.

"The first one… Let me see who’s the first to check-in today." 『』 casually opened a record on a Magic Stone, "Hmm, the first one is Adler."

"Okay!" The boy named Adler took a step forward.

Soon, the two entered the dungeon together.

In less than three minutes, Adler came out with a regretful look on his face, followed by 『』, "Next person…"

Another boy walked in.

Just as they were about to fight, another team arrived.

"Big brother," Neymar bowed to Karoso.

"Hmm," Karoso nodded.

The Magic Academy’s Class S arrived, led by the vice president for the first class, who was the most powerful wizard in the academy.

After that, Karoso didn’t speak to Neymar anymore. The vice president led each person in one by one. This simulated dungeon could hold more than one battle at a time.

People from Magic Academy usually last longer, while Alchemy Academy students, not being good at fighting, tend to finish quickly. Even Rayne only lasted five minutes.

"Karoso, come in," 『』 waved to Karoso.

"Neymar, come in."

At the same time, the vice president finished two battles and signaled to Neymar.