Supreme Magus novel Chapter 277

"Those are your available choices for the Code of Practice course." Ironhelm explained.

You start tomorrow and we need to know where do you want to be assigned. The rules are simple. Each day you have to pick a different duty.

"No repetitions allowed until the start of the following week. The Headmaster wants the students to acquire experience in as many fields as possible before graduating. I’m here to answer any question you may have and to offer you guidance."

Lith read quickly the list, noticing that each job was listed along with the maximum number of points the student could be awarded according to their performance. The jobs ranged from clerk for the Mage Association to patrolman.

"Why working as a Healer is not an option?" Lith found odd not being given the opportunity.

"Because it would be overkill. Like all students with a practical specialization, you are already scheduled to spend a good part of the third trimester working in the field. Code of Practice gives you the possibility to try out things that you normally wouldn’t do." Ironhelm explained.

Lith nodded, simply selecting for the rest of the week the jobs granting the highest number of points in descending order. Ironhelm furrowed his brows, most of Lith’s choices were identical to those of his colleagues.

Being the last year, everyone was eager to score the maximum number of points, no matter what. Yet very few had selected the first job on the list.

"Are you sure about this?" Ironhelm asked.

"Yes, I am. Is there any problem?"

"Kid, I understand you are in the top three and want to keep it that way, but maybe you should rethink your choice. This is the real deal. I know that Linjos kept you safe until now, be it in the forest or during the house calls.

"However, the Headmaster is only a man, he cannot guarantee your safety at all times. What good would points do you if you die?"

"If it’s so dangerous why is it available?" Lith didn’t budge, merely raising an eyebrow in annoyance.

"Because we didn’t make this list, the Crown did. Academies are simply tasked with providing assistance, the final choice belongs to the student." Ironhelm scoffed.

"Thanks for your concern, but I have made up my mind."

Ironhelm shook his head. There were several things he would have liked to say, yet he remained silent. After inputting Lith’s choices in his communication amulet, the Professor left the room.

’Are you sure about this?’ Solus asked. ’What about our plan of being low key?’

’Too late for that. This is the final year, holding back is useless. I need to stand out as much as possible to acquire what I need and guarantee the safety of my family even during my absence. Besides, the Crown already knows about me.

’During the last year, I’ve spoken with the Royals more often than most nobles do during their whole lives. I have allies in the army, in the Queen’s corps as well as in the White Griffon. Before I was a nobody. I had to build up things slowly while now I’m a rising star. _{freewebnøvel.com}

Even if I sit back and do nothing, a lot of people will try to get back at me for my success. As I see it, this is our only way out.’

***

The following day, the city of Xenatos.

Thanks to the Academy’s Warp Gate, Lith crossed hundreds of kilometers in an instant. Arriving at the location of his first day of community service required help from a mage of the local branch of the Association.

Lith had never been there and time was of the essence.

’I still can’t believe we are going to do this.’ Solus sighed.