Constance hurried to the Academy grounds after hearing Vale's request.
'I wonder what he's thinking this ti...' She mused for a mont as she headed to the Academy's Mission Hall. This place was supposed to open once they had students in the 4th year. However, the Academy just started last year, and there are only 2nd year students right
now.
Clink...
Constance entered the building... The inside of the Mission Hall was silent aside from the faint movent of the two androids stationed at their posts.
Constance entered the hall while looking around. The lounge and the mission board were empty, but there was a person standing near the windows overlooking the fountain.
It was none other than Vale.
Constance's heels then clicked against the polished floor as she observed Vale's figure. Vale smiled after seeing her and walked casually near the central counter.
"Wait? What?" She was confused after seeing Vale's current appearance....
Instead of his usual imposing presence, he was wearing the uniform of a second-year student: a neatly pressed blazer with the Academy's emblem over the chest, dark trousers, and polished shoes. His face and physique were entirely altered.
His features were youthful, his hair shorter and darker, and his build was less intimidating- he looked like an ordinary, sharp-eyed, student.
'Ugh... What with his attire this ti?' Constance wryly smiled...
Vale chucked after seeing Constance blink in disbelief. He couldn't help but feel amused seeing her refined composure montarily slipping.
Vale was, of course, in his student mode... He maintained an expression too casual for soone of his status.
"Ah, Constance. Thanks for coming on such short notice."
"Vale..." Constance replied. She paused for a mont to find the right words before asking. "What are you doing? And why, of all things, are you dressed like a second-year student?"
Vale shrugged as he showed a faint smile on his lips.
"It's more comfortable, and it helps blend in. I'll be observing so students soon. This way, I won't draw unnecessary attention. I'm practicing..."
Constance sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose. "Only you would think that an Immortal pretending to be a student is a reasonable idea. What exactly are you planning to observe?"
She had no idea why Vale decided not to use his immortal skills to observe soone and instead decided to act like a student. However, she didn't really mind this, considering how she trusts Vale a lot.
Vale waved a hand dismissively.
"Nothing sinister, if that's what you're worried about. Aside from the students I want to observe, I also want to see how the Philosopher's Elixir changed the Arcane Practitioners... After all, the second-year teachers had really praised them a lot." Vale said...
"I want to see how they're adapting-how they think, how they approach challenges in Spell Mastery. Besides, since I made this Academy, I want to ensure the environnt we've created nurtures them properly."
Constance exhaled deeply, finally letting her composure return.
"Right... You've t with the second-year Professors... Did they like your gifts to them?" Constance asked.
"Yes... They now have access to two more Towers. How was the new Professors?" Vale asked. "They're good. They've adapted well." Constance said as she approached the counter, her gaze flicking briefly to the two androids stationed as the Mission Hall's receptionist and manager.
They were humanoid in design, with polished tallic surfaces and faintly glowing eyes. Their movents were human-like as they organized stacks of mystical scrolls and dusted the mission tokens.
"So, why here?" Constance asked, gesturing around the empty hall. "The Mission Hall isn't supposed to open until the fourth-years are ready to handle the tasks. Most of our students are still too green for this."
"That's exactly why I called you," Vale said, leaning casually against the counter. "I'm thinking of opening the Mission Hall next year, for the second- and third-year students instead of waiting until the fourth. The missions will be adjusted to their skill levels, of course, but I believe exposing them to real-world scenarios earlier will accelerate their growth. I want to believe to the Professors who said that they were improving really fast." Constance tilted her head thoughtfully. "That's ambitious. But I can see the value in it. The Philosopher's Elixir has already changed the playing field. Practitioners today have a much faster progression curve compared to before."
Constance had the right to say this, considering she had t nurous students every year challenging her Mystic Soul Tower.
"Exactly," Vale said, nodding. "Back then, even the most talented students would need years of grueling effort to reach the proficiency levels these students can achieve within a year. The elixir has shortened that gap, but it's also created a new problem-many of them lack the life experience and situational awareness that co with traditional training. They have power but not the wisdom to wield it responsibly. I read reports from the Arcane Bureau that there were more cases of misuse of Arcane Spells all over the continent."
Constance crossed her arms and nodded.
"And you think missions will provide that?"
Vale nodded. "They'll be guided, of course. No student will be sent on a mission they can't handle. The goal isn't to throw them into danger but to challenge them in ways the classroom
can't..."
The Headmaster tapped her chin thoughtfully. "It's an intriguing idea. However, the infrastructure for managing those missions would need to be expanded. The androids alone won't suffice; we'll need human overseers-perhaps alumni or senior instructors-to monitor the students and intervene if necessary."
"I've already considered that," Vale replied. "The Arcane Bureau has offered to lend support, and I've also reached out to a few trusted practitioners who owe favors. They'll act as supervisors when needed."
Vale smiled as he recalled these 'trusted practitioners.'
Constance raised an eyebrow as she considered who these trusted practitioners were... Then, a faint smile played on her lips.
"If it's like that... Then just go ahead... This might even excite the students. However, make sure not to include those Demon Generals among those practitioners you're talking about..."
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