Chapter 963

Chapter 957 The Senate’s Attempt to Retain Them

Attempt to Retain The Moon Ring Wizard of the Wyvern Gardens looked slightly grim. The Rain Swamp, let alone having a super-giant wizarding academy like the Rootcrown Royal Court, only served three wizarding academies in the entire wizarding land. It didn’t even have a large academy like the Cloud Swamp with seven.

The Rain Swamp was essentially a wizarding university complex, composed of numerous small and medium-sized wizarding academies—gardens—similar to an academic city. However, the academic cities in the Starfield Sea had much closer connections between their academies, and each academy was much larger. Furthermore, academic cities were truly organizations that could share funds.

In the Rain Swamp, these gardens of wizarding academies like the Wyvern Gardens were under the unified management of a branch of the White Wizarding Association, but they were independent in terms of funding, personnel, and student enrollment. They could only collaborate on many projects under the unified management of the White Wizarding Association.

Therefore, although the Wyvern Species Garden is a top-tier wizarding academy in the Rain Marshland, seemingly on par with Golden Crown Mountain, the top wizarding university in Cloud Marsh Wetlands, their statuses are vastly different and cannot be equated. However, when introducing itself, it usually tries to draw comparisons to Cloud Marsh Wetlands’ top wizarding university, but unexpectedly, it gave others ammunition at this moment.

The Moon Ring wizard from the Wyvern Species Garden hesitated for a moment, but still somewhat guiltily retorted, “Our Wyvern Species Garden’s breeding expertise in specific areas is no less than Golden Crown Mountain’s.”

“And no less than the Rootcrown Court.”

The Sun Ring wizard from the Rootcrown Court seemed much more imposing; the Rootcrown Court was a power capable of rivaling the super wizarding universities of the Starfield Sea in certain aspects. He sneered.

“Leaving aside other overall strengths, your Pterodactyl Garden’s funding simply can’t compare to that of Mount Golden Crown. And even if you add up all the White Wizard Association-level projects, they’re only one-tenth of Mount Golden Crown’s.”

“You and the Nexus City can only sit at the same table.”

The Seleucus wizard, who had been watching the spectacle intently, looked utterly bewildered.

He had been listening with great interest, but now, at the very bottom of the hierarchy, he had been hurt.

A wizard from the Rootcrown Court said to Locke, “Of course, I’m not being entirely accurate in saying this. While the Lilliputian Wizarding Academy, currently in a period of stagnation, is larger overall and seems to have more funding than the Wyvern Garden, it suffers from very serious problems in project management. Quantity over quality. Ultimately, the Wyvern Garden is at a disadvantage due to its positioning.”

“If a typical wizarding university consists of several core colleges leading a dozen or so other general colleges, then the wizarding universities in the Rainswamp generally only have one core college—a single major.”

“The Wyvern Academy only has a Breeding College, which primarily studies breeding related to the feed of ancient and modern flying magical creatures. Generally speaking, if Wizard Locke wants to conduct research in this area, then going there would be very suitable, at least much better than going to the Lilliputian Academy, and even more cost-effective than staying at Golden Crown Mountain. But if not, then he shouldn’t go.”

“Hello, Wizard Locke, I am a wizarding instructor from the Rootcrown Court in the Razer Lowlands, responsible for some recruitment work. I’m just offering an objective assessment for your reference.” “

In my opinion, the most suitable wizarding academy for the Rainswamp is the Reptile Garden. This is because it’s the wizarding academy the Rainswamp wants to promote under its current system. Even many projects at the Wyvern Academy are just cooperating with the Reptile Garden.”

The Sun Ring wizard from the Rootcrown Court objectively commented, “The Reptile Garden is also developing into a comprehensive wizarding academy. However, the Reptile Garden probably won’t try to recruit you because they are self-aware; they don’t currently need much development in breeding science. In the Rainswamp’s plan, this work can be done by academies like the Wyvern Academy. Therefore, they naturally know they can’t attract a breeding genius of your caliber, let alone offer you a suitable price or provide a platform that will attract you.”

At this moment, the senior wizarding instructor from the Wyvern Academy, the Moon Ring wizard, had a cold expression.

However, the Sun Ring Wizard was simply offering an objective analysis of the pros and cons to Locke, stating generally accepted facts with only a few personal judgments on cost-effectiveness. This made it difficult for Locke to find an opportunity to refute him.

Furthermore, as a Moon Ring Wizard from a college two levels lower, he dared not contradict the Sun Ring Wizard from the prestigious Wizarding University unless he found fault with his words.

Therefore, he could only coldly turn and leave.

After all, this commotion made it clear that recruiting Locke was impossible.

Seeing the Wyvern Garden Wizard leave, the Sun Ring Wizard smiled slightly. “I am Wizard Anglu. Nice to meet you, but I am different from them; I didn’t come here intentionally to find you.”

He held up a spellbook in his hand to Locke.

“I recently borrowed a research pass and am currently researching here. I originally wanted to meet you in a more formal setting to show our respect for talent. I also watched your dissertation defense for the special grant, and it was excellent.”

“The Rootcrown Court can provide you with a platform to reach the next level and is willing to offer you good compensation.” “

To make a long story short, what the Rootcrown Court can offer you, Wizard Locke, is a research platform that rivals most academies in the Starfield Sea, but with far less competition.”

“If you are interested, perhaps we can sign a contract, and you can come work for the Rootcrown Court directly after you complete your stationing.”

Locke inquired, “If I go to the Rootcrown Court, what kind of initial treatment will I receive, Lord Anglu?”

This was an invitation from the Rootcrown Court, an invitation that certainly deserved attention and consideration.

Because the Razer Lowlands essentially only have three super wizarding academies, and the Razer Lowlands rank among the top three, or even likely the top two, of all wizarding lands in the Eastern Boundary.

Therefore, the Rootcrown Court is indeed a platform a level above Golden Crown Mountain.

But Locke’s true desire was to go to the Starfield Sea, fulfilling his promise to Professor Sophia, and because the Starfield Sea possessed the most cutting-edge technology, development, and future of the wizarding world…

Of course, he wasn’t under the influence of the Thought Imprint. As a wizard, the most important thing was to be flexible and adaptable; he could go wherever the conditions were best and where it suited him most.

Wizard Angru said, “I can offer you a ten-year contract as a Chair Wizard first. This is the best I can offer, a 5+5 route: a five-year contract as a Chair Wizard, followed by another five years after passing the assessment, and then a formal Chair Wizard position after that.”

“There are many geniuses who want to enter the Rootcrown Royal Court, so positions are usually extremely difficult to obtain. Therefore, we certainly can’t easily offer positions like we can in the Wyvern Garden, such as Wizard Mentors or even Senior Wizard Mentors. But what we wizards should pursue is a platform and research conditions, not these seemingly prestigious titles.”

“Don’t you agree, Wizard Locke?”

Locke was rather speechless. It seemed the wizard Anglo treated recruiting him as a routine task, so he hadn’t actually offered any particularly good benefits.

These conditions held no appeal for him whatsoever.

His primary goal wasn’t the Razer Lowlands, and without special perks, he wouldn’t have gone to the Crown Court.

Locke chuckled, “That’s true. Reality is definitely far more important than empty fame.”

At this moment, the eavesdropping wizard Seleugu nodded in agreement, saying, “Of course, what use is empty fame? This is my business card. Mr. Augustine, if you want to work for us in the Nexus, we can discuss the details of the benefits.”

The wizard Angru from the Rootcrown Court looked at Seleugu with surprise, a ‘you’re still here’ expression on his face.

Strange, he had just looked down on the Nexus; a normal Moon Ring wizard would have some self-respect, right? Even if they didn’t dare to contradict him directly, they would have simply left.

Locke had no choice but to accept the business card from Seleugu. There was nothing he could do; the wizards of the Nexus were simply too opportunistic. It

seemed the witch Camilla was just imitating him.

The wizard Angru was surprised to see that this wizard from the Nexus remained calm, as if this wizard named Seleugu hadn’t heard his earlier comparison of their hierarchy of contempt.

However, Wizard Angru quickly dismissed the concern. As a wizard in the Rootcrown Court’s personnel department, he was extremely sensitive to the rankings of wizarding universities, and Nexus City was, in his eyes, the kind of city whose name he didn’t need to remember. The only reason he remembered it was because while reviewing information on Mount Golden Crown, he had also stumbled upon information on Nexus City, its challenger…

After all, he sometimes did need to compete with Mount Golden Crown for outstanding full-time wizards.

Wizard Angru handed a business card to Locke.

“This is my business card. Wizard Locke, you can think about it.”

Locke accepted the two business cards and, while pondering how to find an excuse to leave, at that moment, an unexpected figure appeared: Wizard Fisher.

When Wizard Fischer found Locke, his eyes lit up slightly. He glanced in surprise at Wizard Anglu of the Rootcrown Court and Wizard Seleucus of the Nexus, but after a brief moment of thought, trying to figure out why these two would be in the library of Mount Golden Crown and before Locke Augustine at this moment, he immediately focused all his attention on Wizard Anglu of the Rootcrown Court.

Anglu coughed and walked away, while Wizard Seleucus of the Nexus, seeing Wizard Fischer appear, knew it was not advisable to continue interacting with Locke at this time, so he also turned and left.

Wizard Fisher glanced at the two of them, then pretended not to see them, and smiled at Locke, “Wizard Locke, I’ve been looking for you for a long time. I only came after hearing from Wizard Daniel that you were in the library.”

Locke bowed and said, “Lord Fisher, is there anything I can help you with?”

Wizard Fisher smiled and said, “Oh, it’s nothing much. I just wanted to confirm your future post-doctoral selection.”

“It just so happens that I’m in charge of the True Knowledge Institute’s post-doctoral recruitment this year. After all, the Throne Lords certainly won’t interfere in such matters. Come… sit down.” “

If you choose to stay at Golden Crown Mountain, as a high-level True Knowledge Institute post-doctoral wizard, you will have certain privileges. First, you won’t start as a contract-based lecturer, but a full-fledged lecturer. Then, I’ve prepared a plan for you to quickly obtain a teaching position as a wizard tutor. I guarantee you can complete all of this within three years.”

Locke was somewhat unaccustomed to Wizard Fisher’s enthusiasm towards him.

Wizard Fischer smiled and said, “This year’s selected researchers for the Advanced Institute of True Knowledge are Wizard Droma and another wizard from the Deacon Group. I don’t think one of them is up to par, but Droma has some potential. I’m planning to offer him a contract-based lecturer position so he can give it a try…”

“Of course, these systems were agreed upon long ago by the three major factions of Mount Golden Crown in countless meetings, so they all have their own rules and regulations,”

Wizard Fischer said. “The retention of researchers for the Institute of True Knowledge is handled by our Senate. This is for checks and balances. It’s like how the academic regulations of the Institute of True Knowledge are handled by the high-ring wizards on your Academic Committee, while the application and management of equipment is managed by a third-ring wizard from the Deacon Group.”

“Overall, our cooperation has always been excellent. We are basically interdependent. No one can do without the other. In this way, it is difficult for real disagreements and meaningless factional conflicts and internal strife to arise.”

“Well, for truly promising wizards, the talents we at Golden Crown Mountain are interested in, we usually inquire about their willingness to leave the program one or two years in advance. Of course, this is just my personal decision and has nothing to do with the opinions of other Throne Wizards. I just wanted to ask you if you would like to stay at the university?”

Wizard Fisher smiled and placed a contract in front of Locke.

Locke frowned. He hadn’t expected that after participating in the defense for the special grant, not only had a bunch of wizarding colleges approached him, but even the Senate of Golden Crown Mountain was keeping an eye on him, wanting to know his thoughts.

But this was normal.

Because he was almost ready to leave the program.

Moreover, once he obtained a project with special grant, he could leave directly and take the project and part of the grant with him. He

couldn’t take the sub-projects of the key individual projects with him, but in some people’s eyes, this meant they could start trying to poach him. And clearly, the Senate of Golden Crown Mountain was trying to figure out his future direction, but he didn’t know what role the Academic Committee played in this process.

Did they really not care at all?

Locke hadn’t expected to become such a sought-after candidate, but this “sought-after” position also put him under pressure to make a choice.

Locke pondered for a moment.

“Lord Fisher, I don’t plan to leave the station yet.”

Wizard Fisher immediately understood Locke’s meaning. He put away the contract. “I see. Then this is indeed premature. We can discuss it later.”

Wizard Fisher essentially just wanted to confirm Locke’s future retention, recruiting and retaining talent for Golden Crown Mountain.

But since Locke wasn’t planning to leave the station yet, there was no need to continue discussing this topic at this juncture.

As long as Locke remained at the Golden Crown Mountain True Knowledge Academy, he would still be a wizard of Golden Crown Mountain.

(End of Chapter)