Chapter 3 - The Education Department is shaken, urgent meeting!
Chapter 3: The Education Department is shaken, urgent meeting!
Zhao Xing lingered in the office for a while, but when Guan Ya didn’t return, he decided to head back and take a break. Casting [Simple Enchanting] was quite exhausting, draining both physical and mental energy each time. As he stepped out, he nearly collided with a massive figure.
“Watch where you’re going! Oh, Principal, Principal!” Yang Tianming paid little attention to Zhao Xing’s words, locking eyes with him intently.
“You’re Zhao Xing?” Principal Yang asked.
“Yes, that’s me,” Zhao Xing replied.
“You enchanted this ring?” Principal Yang asked.
“The Nameless Ring? Yes.”
“Bang!”
Guan Ya arrived just in time. Yang Tianming closed the door abruptly and pulled Zhao Xing into Guan Ya’s office. “Show me again. We’ll record from multiple angles this time.”
“Teacher Guan, handle the recording.”
It was Yang Tianming’s usual approach. Reporting such extraordinary matters to higher authorities required factual accuracy to avoid unnecessary debates and time wastage.
“Alright, Principal,” Guan Ya nodded and swiftly set up the recording.
Zhao Xing cautioned, “Principal, I can’t guarantee the additional effect will happen every time. It’s a probability.”
“I understand,” Yang Tianming nodded solemnly. “As long as you can ensure the attribute and duration effects, it’s fine.”
Without further ado, Zhao Xing presented another unnamed ring. This common white equipment held little value, but he had prepared thoroughly, activating his enchanting skill. In no time, the second ring was enchanted.
Yang Tianming eagerly wore the ring and displayed a shocked expression, “Amazing! The attribute bonus is identical to before!”
“Though there’s no extra effect, this is a 10 times bonus with a 100% success rate!”
Yang Tianming was thrilled. He grasped the significance. Since Blue Star’s gamification, equipment, and materials relied heavily on combat. Enchanters, a loved and hated profession, could significantly boost professionals’ combat prowess. Facing high-level equipment, the material loss rate remained high, often requiring numerous attempts and materials.
If Zhao Xing could maintain such success at a high level, it would be an unprecedented asset for the country. His enchanting effect surpassed the average by a significant margin, a true treasure. The potential seemed limitless, making it a crucial national asset.
“Can you do it again?” Yang Tianming inquired eagerly, wanting to bolster his report.
Zhao Xing appeared somewhat dazed and shook his head, “My level is too low. I’m only level 1 and can enchant at most twice a day.”
“Each enchantment consumes physical and mental energy. To demonstrate again, I’d have to wait until tomorrow.”
“That’s sufficient!” Yang Tianming slapped his thigh. “I’ll report to the higher-ups immediately and request special talent recognition for you. Your leveling will be the responsibility of the school and the country.”
“No need to risk fighting monsters. Just follow the masters assigned by the school and country to gain experience.”
Zhao Xing’s eyes sparkled with anticipation. This was the outcome he had longed for, and Yang Tianming’s proposal aligned perfectly with his desires.
“No, let’s do it now!” Yang Tianming declared. “Teacher Xiao Guan, take him to level up immediately. I’ll catch up with the report later. We can’t delay sending talent to the country.”
“Understood, Principal,” Guan Ya nodded in agreement.
Yang Tianming prioritized action over bureaucracy, disregarding the usual procedures. It was an exceptional privilege granted by the principal to expedite special talents, even surpassing the teacher’s usual authority.
Yang Tianming couldn’t wait. Urgency took precedence. After Zhao Xing leveled up, would his potential and performance see a significant improvement?
“The records and these two rings were handed over to me and taken away.”
“I’m going to make a trip to the Education Department.”
“Teacher Guan, the matter of taking Zhao Xing to level up will be done according to the regulations, and I will leave it to you.”
Yang Tianming reiterated his instructions.
“Don’t worry, Principal,” Guan Ya nodded seriously. “I will definitely finish it.”
“Hmm.”
Yang Tianming rushed back to his office and immediately shouted, “Xiao Liu, prepare a car for me quickly!”
Xiao Liu, the secretary with greasy hair and glasses, rushed over immediately.
“Principal, isn’t it too late to go to the Education Department at this time? The shuttle car has to go through the wilderness area, so it’s very dangerous. Leader, I suggest that it is better to go tomorrow, right?
Yang Tianming waved his hand and said, “Just do what you’re told. There’s so much nonsense. Hurry up!”
The greasy-haired secretary’s face changed, and he didn’t dare to make any more suggestions, so he hurriedly prepared. In the middle of the night, a shuttle vehicle traversed the wilderness plain. Under the night sky, faint roars of beasts echoed. However, Yang Tianming rode in a shuttle vehicle crafted by a high-level mechanic, ensuring high defense against the monsters randomly spawning on the mountain road.
In reality, most of the wilderness had been safe for hundreds of years, and the genuine threats came from the dimensional dungeon. About two hours later, Yang Tianming arrived at the Education Department of Nanhu Province. Despite the late hour, the lights were still on in the office building. Zhang Haiqiang, the person in charge of the Education Department, was waiting at the gate.
“Boom!”
The shuttle door was roughly slammed. Yang Tianming activated [Savage Sprint], covering a distance of 100 meters in the blink of an eye to reach Zhang Haiqiang.
“Leader, I’m late and kept you waiting.”
Zhang Haiqiang, in his fifties but looking younger than Yang Tianming, exuded authority with a Chinese-character face that reflected prestige. Observing Yang Tianming use skills in the forbidden area, he didn’t express disapproval as Yang Tianming had briefed him during the ride.
“Thank you for your hard work, Tianming. Have you brought anything?” Zhang Haiqiang inquired.
“I have.” Yang Tianming hastily handed over the two rings.
Zhang Haiqiang examined the rings. His expression turned serious. Then he instructed the secretary beside him, “Immediately, in my name, contact the Education Department with all main combat occupations above level 60 and auxiliary occupations above level 50, especially enchanters. Call an urgent meeting!”
“Yes.”