The Cornflower Witch Chapter 24

Chapter 24: Hidden Woodland

“Today, I will tell you how royalty was established on this land.” The knowledge Scholar Hyde imparted today interested all the students.

“First, we must understand that the maintenance of a nation inevitably relies on population, power, and economy, these three supports.”

“Among them, power can be further divided into three types: public order, military, and high-level combat capability.”

“Public order is easy to understand. The patrol teams and guards of villages and towns, those you see every day, all belong to this category.”

“Military, often refers to the personal guards of various nobles, knight orders, state-affiliated legions, and advisory spellcasting groups, and so on.”

“High-level combat capability, fewer people know about this.” Scholar Hyde tapped the blackboard with a thin wooden stick.

“If the difference in transcendent phases is greater than three, it will bring an extremely terrifying crushing effect.”

“For example, when a Tier 3 knight in full-plate armor charges, even if five hundred people form a dense square formation, they will be easily pierced through, like a rolling stone over grass, with no possibility of obstruction.”

“When that Tier 3 knight swings his sword with full force, the glint of the rotating blade can instantly kill ordinary people within twenty meters, and even if these people wear iron armor, it will be of no avail.” Scholar Hyde described the terrifying aspect of a knight.

“Therefore, if a country does not have enough high-ranking transcendents to hold the line, it can easily be crushed one-sidedly on the battlefield.”

No wonder reaching the ‘Knight’ stage means being recruited by various countries and becoming the lowest-ranking lord, the girl thought to herself.

“Some of you have already reached ‘Tier 1’ and should understand the difference I’m talking about.” At this point, many people cast their gaze on the blonde girl in the front row.

Iona (Tier 1 – Blazing Sun) was one of the few transcendents who practiced the ‘Blazing Sun’ trait. The resources required for this path were rare, and ordinary people often wouldn’t dare to dream of it.

“Teacher, besides the knights of the ‘Castle’ path, are there no other high-ranking professions for other traits?” a commoner student asked curiously.

“Of course, every ‘trait’ has a higher existence, but the probability of you encountering them is very small.”

“For example, transcendents of the ‘Nautilus’ trait are often found more in lakes, swamps, and by the sea. Transcendent of the ‘Mist Shadow’ trait are mostly assassins, thieves, illusionists, tricksters, and so on. Practitioners of the ‘Dead Ashes’ trait are mostly rejected by people such as gravediggers, bone-assemblers, and dark sorcerers, etc.”

“How do we get in touch with these professions? I mean, where do they learn these things? Do they all figure it out themselves?” Someone continued to ask.

“There will be some hidden organizations or schools that teach these secret methods and abilities.”

“I know you are curious about how to find these organizations and schools. In fact, they are not far from us.” Scholar Hyde uncharacteristically raised a finger mysteriously.

“Haha, the ‘Candlefort School’ I belong to is actually a similar organization, but we often appear in the public eye.”

“Let me put it this way, such organizations and schools are very strict about recruiting new members, because some resources are exceptionally rare, and they are only willing to cultivate talented people.” Hyde shook his head slightly.

“In a sense, I am actually a failure. I was never able to break through to the ‘Tier 3 – Esoteric Word’ profession, and later I turned to studying the ‘Tier 2 – Castle’ scholar profession.”

“If you are the best among you, you should have hope of going to such a place, to access the truly high-dimensional powers and knowledge of this world.” He slowly closed his eyes, stroking the white beard on his chest.

Afterward, the old man opened his eyes, his profound gaze slowly sweeping across the entire room. “Viscount Xuefeng and I can jointly recommend one student each year to the Hidden Woodland within Regas, where many schools and organizations are stationed. There, you can access a world unimaginable to ordinary people, and there are also transcendent paths leading to traits of Tier 5 and above.”

“However, that place is also completely different from the outside world. You will no longer have your current various identities, and if you die there, no one will inquire, because the law cannot restrain those powerful existences that exceed common sense.”

“Fortunately, even such powerful schools need fresh blood, they need to pass on knowledge and secret arts, and even certain beliefs. If you meet their expectations and requirements, you will be accepted by these schools, become one of them, and rise above the mortal state.”

Finally, it’s here, Iona looked at Scholar Hyde, a repressed excitement appearing in her eyes.

The reason she was willing to come to this remote city was not only because Viscount Xuefeng was a distant relative, but also because Burntstone City had a quota for recommendations to the mysterious woodland. There, she could access high-level secret knowledge and have the opportunity to become a truly powerful transcendent.

If she advanced to Tier 4 or above, even the Grand Duke Regas would respect her and release her father from the dungeon. If she advanced further and became a Tier 5 existence, she could even influence the nation’s situation.

Other cities also had similar recommendation quotas, but these quotas were often reserved for great nobles or special individuals, making them difficult to compete for. If her father hadn’t had an accident, she would have been able to go to the mysterious woodland this year, but now…

She had to rely on others and stay in this backwater. According to the rules she understood, the next quota recommendation would be in another 5-6 months.

Not just Iona, but the other students in the class also looked at Scholar Hyde with fervent anticipation and hope. As for the dangers Scholar Hyde mentioned, no one took them to heart.

Where is there no danger? Even at home, you could be snatched away by a passing Teewolf. In this era, the average lifespan of ordinary people was only about thirty, and truly old people were exceptionally rare.

Mysterious woodland… Mick clenched his fists, his fingernails digging into his flesh, making a silent vow.

‘I must go there, Brother Jero, this must be the meaning of you sending me here to Scholar Hyde, yes, it must be.’

When Yero heard the teacher mention the mysterious woodland, he was initially excited, but soon became dejected. This was not the first time he had heard the term, and his experiences over the past two years had made him realize that he was by no means a genius, and would never get such an opportunity to go.

If it were me… Solin straightened his body, his eyes fixed on the old man on the stage, his heart surging.

‘Father, I know you have always had regrets about not truly stepping into the threshold of Tier 3, and I am determined to overcome that regret and walk a path you never tread.’

There should be the legacy of Phantom Moon there… Hylial thought of this, and a hint of expectation rose in her heart.

But everyone yearns for it, so the competition will be fierce, right?

The students each harbored their own thoughts, and their somewhat relaxed minds became fervent once again during this period.

Whether for their own future, their family’s expectations, or to explore more possibilities and see a wider world, this was their best choice.

Anonymous nobody, or renowned throughout the world?

The answer is already in their hearts.

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