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#642 - Holy See Pontifical University and Dragon Alchemy University

"I have good news and bad news, which one do you want to hear first?"

Returning from the Holy Machine Court to the inn in the dock district, Leonardo had just entered Dean Seignus's room when he heard him announce the upcoming results to everyone.

Leonardo squeezed into the room, greeted everyone, and sat by the window.

"Good news, I guess," a scholar suggested.

"The good news is, we won the right to run the Holy Machine Court's Papal University, and none of the previous privileges were lost."

The other scholars immediately cheered softly.

"What's the bad news?" Leonardo asked.

"The bad news is that the Dragon Language Scholars Association also got the right to run the school, so we need to share the school building with them for the next six months."

"Aren't both of those bad news?" Silvanik's complaint sounded so jarring amid the cheers.

"Silvanik, what did you just say?" Seignus couldn't help but crane his neck, looking at Silvanik sitting behind everyone.

Everyone followed his gaze and looked over.

"These Salvation Army guys will be defeated by the Layan people sooner or later. Isn't the Dragon Language Scholars Association just courting death?" Seeing everyone looking at him, Silvanik stood up from his chair with a thud. "Why are you arguing with them? Can you not be so childish?"

"Silvanik, listen to me," Seignus tugged at Silvanik's sleeve, signaling him to sit down. "At first, I only considered the Holy Machine Court as an alternative, but now it has become my first choice."

"First choice?" Silvanik painfully tugged at his hair. "I don't understand. Flower Hill City is so good. Although this place looks good, it's just a remote small city after all."

"Silvanik," Seignus turned to look at the other scholars and said with a wry smile, "You know, if we go to Flower Hill City, our commoner students will probably have difficulty paying for their daily expenses, so they will likely drop out.

They are all very hardworking and good kids. Can you bear to see that?

Flower Hill New Bridge University is full of talent, and almost all the elite scholars of the empire are gathered there. We ask ourselves, our academic level is only in the middle and upper reaches.

If we can't obtain the status of full-time导师, we won't be able to get enough income from the school's sponsors and students, and we won't be able to maintain academic research or even daily life.

At that time, our life and achievements may not be better than here.

But the Holy Machine Court is different. They recruit us by hiring and granting official positions.

They will first establish the Holy Machine Court Papal University and issue annuities according to the three levels of dean, professor, and lecturer. The number of students will not affect the amount of the annuity.

Many of our students are students of medicine and engineering. You saw in the Truth Daily that there is a series of water conservancy projects planned in Daze Township next, and the most important thing in engineering is experience.

Even if the Salvation Army is liquidated in the future, it will still take two or three years. During this period, we will have accumulated a considerable amount of savings, and the students will be able to complete their studies. Isn't that good?

By then, when these students graduate, and then we return to River Isle King University, will Master Kuivalin not allow us to return?"

Silvanik gradually calmed down. After listening to Seignus's words, he opened his mouth after a long while and said, "Your Excellency Seignus, I am not prejudiced. Look at this Thousand River Valley, the usurper is in power, and the妖人 are causing chaos. It is really a chaotic place.

If the Layan people invade in the future, have you ever thought about how they will treat you with the name of the Holy Machine Court Papal University?"

"After all, Seignus is a student of Master Kuivalin. They wouldn't dare to do anything to Teacher Seignus, right?" a scholar behind Seignus asked.

Master Kuivalin is the president of River Isle King University and also the theological advisor to the Pope, with a lofty status.

As long as it's not a major crime and they reveal their identity in time, no matter who leads the troops, they will give Master Kuivalin face.

"Yes, but what about you? Are you students of Master Kuivalin? Even if he can protect you, what about your students?" Silvanik snorted coldly.

The scholars looked at each other and stopped talking.

They are either members of the Salin Scholars Association or have close ties to the Salin Scholars Association.

With the nobles of Eyre protecting them, they would at most be tortured and suffer some crimes, but those students are different. It's not guaranteed that their heads will be chopped off.

"At that time, I will say that it was all my request, that I accepted bribes, and that it has nothing to do with them. But arresting me will be the end of it, and no further investigation is allowed," Seignus said indifferently, looking at the greasy wood grain on the table.

Leonardo, who was originally watching the moonlight by the window, was suddenly shocked: "Teacher Seignus, you..."

The room suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on Seignus, even Silvanik was staring straight at him.

Seignus's bald head reflected the candlelight. He said to Leonardo without sadness or joy, "The nobles know what it means to stop at the right time. Who knows what will be investigated if they continue to investigate?"

As a dean, Seignus is quite clear about the rules of the game between the noble churches.

Leonardo's heart couldn't help but tighten: "Then what should you do?"

"I'm old, it doesn't matter. They can't chop off my head, can they?" Seignus said with a smile. "At most, they will imprison me for a few years, and at worst, they will revoke my doctorate. Then I will just retire in seclusion."

The room fell silent all at once, until Silvanik hesitated for a long time before closing his eyes, gritting his teeth, and reopening his mouth: "Sorry, my students are different from yours. Their time is precious and cannot be stained with stains. Please forgive me for having to leave."

Seignus nodded: "I won't stop anyone who wants to leave with you."

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"Okay, I wish you a good dream." Silvanik stood up and walked to the door, suddenly remembering Leonardo's identity as a famous painter.

After hesitating for a long time, he turned around and asked Leonardo, who was by the window, "Leonardo, are you going to leave with me the day after tomorrow? I believe the big shots in Flower Hill City will not be stingy to fund your studies, art, and perpetual motion machine."

Seignus's face darkened for a moment, while Leonardo suppressed his dissatisfaction and said politely, "I don't need you to worry about it. I'm going to see if their perpetual motion machine is real or fake tomorrow. I'll make my own decision then."

"Okay, I'll wait for you at the hotel tomorrow." Silvanik stared intently at Leonardo's face.

"I might rest for a few more days. This journey was too tiring."

Even if Leonardo didn't say it clearly, Silvanik understood the refusal behind Leonardo's words.

His face stiffened, and he nodded: "Okay... I'll leave the morning after tomorrow. You can come to me at any time."

After Silvanik left, even before the door was closed, a young scholar couldn't help but whisper, "Hmph, despicable villain."

Seignus sternly stopped the scholar who spoke: "Watch your mouth. Silvanik has his own students. He is thinking of his own students. There is nothing to criticize."

After reprimanding his student, Seignus turned to look at Leonardo: "You should go with him. You need someone to introduce you to high society."

Leonardo shook his head: "Silvanik always says not to be defeated by money, but I think he is the one who has been defeated by money. Will such a person be respected in high society?

Don't worry, I had a pleasant conversation with the young lady of the Rajin family. If the day really comes when I have to go to Flower Hill City, she will help me introduce me."

"Then I'm relieved." Seignus looked at Leonardo for a long time before nodding with satisfaction.

He yawned and stroked his beard: "I'm old. I'm sleepy just after dinner. If you have nothing else to do, go back."

"Then see you tomorrow, I wish you a good dream, Your Excellency Seignus."

The scholars stood up one after another, and in the flickering candlelight, they left Seignus's room one after another.

Walking in the moonlit corridor, Leonardo turned his head and took one last look.

The door shook, just like the worries and expectations for the future that shook in their hearts.