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Chapter 143 Deserted Academy

The carriage did not stop along the way and soon arrived at the main gate of Tianming Magic and Martial Arts Academy.

It was school time, but the academy was deserted and there were hardly any students to be seen.

Catherine hadn't been to the college for several days. Seeing the deserted scene outside the college gate, she was stunned for a moment, and then she slapped her forehead in sudden realization.

"Helena's purge also had a huge impact on the Destiny Magic and Martial Arts Academy."

As Catherine led Lynn and others into the academy, she marveled at the changes in the academy.

The guards standing guard at the main gate of the college were conscientious in their duties, and Catherine was only allowed to pass after she handed over her ID.

As for Lin En, it was relatively simple. He just stepped forward and the guards immediately let him pass without even asking him why he brought so many people with him.

In today's Tianming City, Lin En's face is a golden ticket to entry. From the Queen's bedroom to private residences, there is no place he cannot enter.

"The students at the Tianming Magic and Martial Arts Academy are mainly children of nobles, accounting for over 80%. It is extremely difficult for children of commoners to enroll. Not only do they need to be exceptionally talented, but they also have to go through numerous rounds of selection. However, there are advantages to such students: they are exempt from tuition fees."

Walking on the bluestone road in the Tianming Magic and Martial Arts Academy, Catherine introduced the situation of the academy to the sisters and children behind her as she walked.

"This time, Helena has imposed the death penalty on those powerful individuals who have committed serious crimes. Their children, those who are guilty, will be sentenced, and those who are innocent probably can't afford the high tuition. No wonder the academy has become so deserted after just a few days of absence."

A few people walked in the academy for half a day and met a dozen or so students on the way. This was obviously inconsistent with the identity of the first institution of higher learning in the Tianming Empire, but considering the current national conditions of the Tianming Empire, this was perfectly normal.

"Talk to Helena later and open up more spots for children from ordinary families. But moral character should be prioritized, followed by talent. Even if the graduates are weak, there's no need to worry. The key is to avoid raising troublemakers."

Seeing the legendary Magic and Martial Arts Academy in such a state, Lin En couldn't help but feel disappointed.

In many Western fantasy novels he had read in the past, magic academies were places where handsome men and beautiful women and talented young people gathered. Now this place seemed a bit deserted, which was really inconsistent with the youth campus he had imagined.

"This is a good thing. I've always felt that the ratio of noble children to commoner children in the academy is unsuitable, and campus bullying is rampant. Now that we've reshuffled the situation, the noble children will have to restrain themselves due to Helena's high-pressure policy. If we increase the proportion of commoner children, the campus environment and atmosphere should be much healthier."

After hearing what Lin En said, Catherine rarely expressed her 100% agreement with him. As a mentor who has worked here for more than ten years, she has really seen everything. She has had the idea of reform for a long time, but if she did not rely on her uncle's power, she would be insignificant here and would not be able to accomplish anything.

Now, Her Majesty the Empress of the Tianming Empire is her sister, so isn’t that just a matter of a few words?
Her Majesty the Queen is busy with many things and may not be able to take care of the reform of the Tianming Magic and Martial Arts Academy for the time being, so she will be the first to take up this responsibility. It happens that she is very familiar with this academy and is definitely more reliable than the officials arranged on short notice.

"I originally wanted to take you to visit the scenery of the college, but now it seems that there is really nothing to see. I will take you directly to enroll Vivian." Catherine's original plan had to be temporarily changed due to the changes in the college. After all, a place like the college is to appreciate the cultural landscape. What is there to visit in those teaching buildings and various venues? In this case, it is better to get down to business.

As for enrolling Vivian in school, it was certainly not a formal enrollment, but rather a transfer student status for her, and she could join and leave at will. Today she would practice physical fitness with this class, tomorrow she would learn martial arts with that class, and the day after tomorrow she would practice actual combat exercises with another class.

After all, Vivian already had the level of an ordinary graduate, just with a weaker foundation, much less experience, and no martial arts skills. Apart from these, she actually had some strength...

The process of processing Vivian's application as a special treatment transfer student went smoothly, not only because she was brought by the senior tutor Catherine, but the main reason was that Lynn was standing next to her when she was going through the procedures.

Let alone giving her some special treatment, even if she was directly made the dean, no one would have any objection.

You should know that among the administrative staff and professors of Tianming Magic and Martial Arts Academy, a large proportion of them are of aristocratic origin. It is only because of the special professions of these people, who usually do not have other serious crimes except corruption and bribery, that some of them have escaped the previous catastrophe of the powerful.

But even if the crime is not punishable by death, many colleagues have been sent to prison or sentenced. Those who are still able to work in the college are basically the kind of people who are more honest, but their number is a little small.

Now, among the remaining tutors, each has to take charge of five or six classes. If the number of students had not also decreased sharply, I am afraid many of them would be too busy to keep up.

"Vivian is very motivated and is planning to start training today. What about you guys? Are you going to stay with her or just wander around?"

After completing the formalities, Catherine gave Vivian a temporary student ID and prepared to take her to the martial arts room to start studying. Once she started working, she would not be able to take care of others, so she asked this question.

"Let's take the children to familiarize themselves with the academy. They'll be enrolled soon, so you guys should practice first."

After entrusting Vivian to Catherine's care, Lynn and Xia took the two little ones for a walk around the academy.

This was Lin En's first time visiting the campus after many years, and he was holding his children and bringing his wife with him.

Xia held little Yuna, and Lin En held little Yuli. The two little ones walked in the middle holding hands, while the cat followed its owners happily with its tail raised.

The four little cuties had never been to a place like a school before. Everything they went to was extremely new to them, but they were also very sensible and did not shout or make noise to disturb others’ studies.

The Tianming Magic and Martial Arts Academy covers a huge area. It took Lin En and others a long time to tour it. During this time, they met very few students, and even those who saw their family avoided them from afar. After all, Lin En's reputation has now truly penetrated into the Tianming Empire... At least in the hearts of everyone in Tianming City. Those whose family members have committed crimes dare not even look at him straight in the eye.

(End of this chapter)