Hyperdimensional Warlock

Chapter 4332 The Nine Great Academies
Although the current situation of Night City Evening Bell is strange, Angor is not too worried because... all the squads are currently in the dream version of Night City Evening Bell.

As long as we don't reach the real-life version of Night City Evening Bell, there shouldn't be any major problems.

At least, no one will die.

However, the Dream version of Night City Evening Bell trapped all the teams, leaving them with no way out. It's conceivable that the real version of Night City Evening Bell would be even more difficult.

"Besides the commander, who else is going this time?" Angell asked.

Laplace quickly replied: "Gabriel and Gray Porcelain will both go."

Angell was somewhat surprised to hear this answer.

Why would Gray Porcelain agree to go to Night City Evening Bell?

Didn't it strongly refuse before, saying it was afraid of the ghost of the Night City Evening Bell and would never go...? Why did it still go?

“It did strongly express its reluctance to go, but… there was no other way.” Laplace: “Earthly angels can do without it, but the Evening Bell of Night City cannot.”

The situation at Night City Evening Bell is too unusual. Just from the fact that it "trapped all the squads," it's clear that something is not simple inside, and there is likely some hidden danger.

It is precisely because it is so difficult to detect that one small team after another has fallen into its trap.

In this situation, the natural talent of gray porcelain comes in handy.

Through its danger sensing capabilities, these hidden dangers can be eliminated one by one.

Therefore, gray porcelain must be incorporated no matter what.

"So how did it finally agree?" Angell asked, somewhat curious.

Laplace's eyes flickered, and he began to explain his method of persuasion.

The rabbit girl appealed to his emotions, deeply embedding the concept that "the team needs you, they can't do without you" into Gray Porcelain's mindset.

Then Gabriel reasoned with him, saying that "you are afraid of ghosts" is the same as "you are afraid of me," because Gabriel is also a mirror ghost in the conventional sense, and there is no difference between him and a ghost... Although this is a fallacy, Gray Porcelain was in a daze and really didn't know how to refute it.

With Maggie and Montessori analyzing the pros and cons, and the Book Elf occasionally chiming in, Gray Porcelain finally agreed.

Angell: "..." Gray Porcelain is being manipulated.

While I feel a bit sorry for Gray Porcelain, as Laplace said, Gray Porcelain's talent is very important in the Night City Evening Bell level.

Even if Angell went in, he might not necessarily be better at perceiving danger than Gray Porcelain.

"Remember to have Gray Porcelain carry the Nightmare Node I gave it. If it's in danger, I'll find a way to help it." Angor: "The same goes for the leader and Gabriel."

Laplace nodded: "Yes, I'll contact you as soon as I have any news from Night City Evening Bell."

After disconnecting the call, Angor glanced at the Spirit of the City, who was still in the life support pod, and confirmed that he would need some time to wake up before leaving the underground factory.

He didn't go far, but headed towards the top floor of the school administration building.

Arriving at the balcony of an empty room on the top floor, Angel looked down at the entire academic city, his gaze sweeping over the nine colleges surrounding the central area.

He planned to first get a general impression of the nine colleges by visual inspection, and then elaborate on their basic concepts and confirm the colleges' main purpose.

Angell slowly surveyed the nine academies, taking in every detail.

Time passed steadily as he observed.

Shortly after.

Suddenly, a leaden-gray cloud drifted in from the sky, and fine rain began to fall, not only dispelling the hazy mist that shrouded the academy city, but also washing away the dusty academy buildings, revealing their original appearance.

The cool, damp air seemed to stimulate his somewhat muddled thoughts, giving Angel a general framework for understanding the foundations of the nine academies.

Near the school gate, the college is covered with lush green grass, and the walkways are lined with sensory flowers that tremble slightly with your consciousness, with vines twining around to form low arches.

“This place would be suitable as an introductory academy,” Angel murmured.

—Although the Academy of Enlightenment was the name Ea mentioned when giving an example, after thinking about it, Angor felt that the Academy of Enlightenment was actually quite suitable for the City of Fools, so he decided to keep using it.

New students entering the city for the first time are filled with confusion and a sense of unfamiliarity. This gentle scenery can soothe their anxiety.

Moreover, it's relatively close to the unified dormitory area, making it a great place for newcomers who are still confused and uncertain about their arrival.

Then, Angell looked to the left of the Academy of Enlightenment, where there was another academy. This academy was built on a small hill, and the ground was covered with flowers of all colors, like a sea of ​​flowers in a dream.

The college's buildings are also very distinctive. They seem to be made of wood to match the sea of ​​flowers, like treehouses dotting the flower field.

"An academy nestled amidst a sea of ​​flowers... could indeed cultivate students' ability to appreciate beauty."

The ability to appreciate beauty is actually very important.

If enlightenment is the direct key to wisdom, then the ability to appreciate beauty is the warm key to wisdom.

It allows people to temporarily escape from utilitarianism and right and wrong, and learn to perceive the subtlety and warmth of the world.

"So, this place is called the Academy of Arts?" Angel muttered to himself. "It's a rather ordinary name. Oh well, it's just a provisional name."

This tentative name should highlight the academy's theme, making it easier for Mona to understand it intuitively.

As for what to name this place in the future, such as Flower Sea Academy or Treehouse Academy... we can decide that later.

After visiting the art academy, Ingres looked towards a school district to the southeast. There were few plants here, but rather large rows of teaching buildings, neatly arranged and exuding a strong sense of order.

This is very much like the academy in Ingres's memory: strict order and meticulousness.

“This can be tentatively designated as the College of Science,” Angell said. “Cultivating rational cognition and viewing things objectively and dialectically is also an important part of intellectual development.”

Angell then looked north, where there was a building resembling a grand theater in the school district.

This place obviously can no longer be called an art academy, so how about changing this grand theater into... a courthouse?
If this were a courthouse, perhaps this school district could be called a law school?
"However, the City of Academia currently lacks a universal law, so perhaps it could be renamed... the School of Law?"

Compared to moral discourse, Ingres believed that distinguishing right from wrong and maintaining order and moderation were actually more important.

This aligns with legal principles, so this place can be called the School of Order.

Then, Angell's gaze swept over the other school districts one by one.

In a school district with vast forests, he positioned it as a "Nature Academy," whose fundamental purpose is the understanding of nature.

Of course, this is just the basic theme. In the future, this place can be upgraded to a stargazing academy or a latitude and longitude academy, which will transform the understanding of nature into the understanding of the world.

Only with a broader vision and a wider view of the universe can one have grander dreams.

And dreams are the key to anchoring a student's life.

In school districts with commercial streets, he positions them as "object knowledge academies." Although early childhood education academies can also include some object knowledge teaching, their functions are different.

The School of Physical Knowledge can develop in the future into a School of Economics, a School of Materials Science and Engineering, a School of Creation, and a School of Armaments, which is also a way of understanding the world.

Next is the "Physical Education Academy" with a large playground, where a strong physique is also an essential element for intellectual development.

The Future Sports Academy can also be upgraded to include biological research institutes, combat academies, medical schools, and so on.

Then there's the "Heart Academy," nestled beside a crescent-shaped lake, where a strong mental fortitude is sometimes more important than a robust physique.

The Academy of Mind can also be upgraded to a research center for spiritual power, becoming an extraordinary academy.

Or they could take the path of faith and become a faith academy.

that's all.

These are the eight basic colleges established by Ingres: the College of Enlightenment, the College of Art, the College of Science, the College of Order, the College of Nature, the College of Knowledge, the College of Body, and the College of Mind.

These are all the most basic concepts, and there are many directions for future upgrades, covering almost everything.

However, the primary function of each college at present is to "enlighten" students.

Simply put, it refers to the kindergarten and primary school stages.

The upgraded academies will become middle schools and universities, but it's still a long way off before the upgrades happen, so we can leave it for now.

In addition to the eight basic colleges, Angell also plans to establish a college.

This academy was something Angor had already planned before he even entered the City of Fools—the Academy of Stars.

As the highest institution of learning in the Prussian civilization, and a place of pride and honor for all Prussians, Angor decided to preserve its name here.

It is also a little something for the Prussians to remember them by.

He had even already found the dean of this academy... who would undoubtedly be the withered one.

However, the Star Academy will only be the final, complete form of this academy, and like other academies, it will gradually upgrade itself.

Its original name was "Seeking the Way Academy".

This academy also echoes the Prussian civilization, because their civilization was called: the Seekers Civilization.

Whether the journey from the beginning of the quest for knowledge can eventually evolve into the once-shining Academy of Stars depends on whether the Prussians themselves can rediscover their pioneering and rebuilding spirit.

……

After bidding farewell to the balcony dampened by the drizzle, Angell returned to the basement of the school administration office—the artificial human factory.

Less than two minutes after Angel returned, he heard a soft "click," the sound of the latch on the hatch of Life Support Module 1 popping open.

Immediately afterwards, the hatch was steadily pushed open by a metal hand.

The "mechanical gentleman" stepped out from inside.

After stepping out, the Spirit of the Academy subconsciously waved to Angor: "Headmaster, what are you still doing here?"

Angell: "If I'm not here, where am I?"

The spirit of the city scratched his head and walked over: "I thought the headmaster had already left."

Angor did not reply, but instead looked at the spirit of the city with an inquisitive gaze.

The spirit of the city was somewhat puzzled. "Headmaster, is there something wrong with me?"

Angell was silent for a moment, then said softly, "You... can walk freely now?"

The spirit of the city was stunned for a moment, looked down at its feet, and tried to lift them up and shake them before belatedly realizing that its movements of pushing open the hatch and walking towards Angel were completely smooth and effortless, without the slightest stiffness or stagger.

His eyes widened in disbelief, and he took a few steps in place before trying to turn around, bend over, and even jump slightly.

Every movement was precise and natural, unlike before when he couldn't even stand steadily.

"I..." The Spirit of the City's voice was full of surprise and disbelief. He looked up at Angor, his metallic voice brimming with joy, "Headmaster! I think I can really walk now!"

Angel nodded noncommittally and murmured, "The initiation was very successful, but it seems to slow down people's reactions. Perhaps we can have someone else try it later."

The Spirit of the City: "...I wasn't slow to react, I just wasn't paying attention."

Angel stroked his chin: "Besides being slow to react, he's also become stubborn. Remember that, and I'll have someone try it on him next time."

The spirit of the city looked like he was about to cry but had no tears.

Angell chuckled mischievously: "Just kidding. Alright, since you can move around freely now, it means this initiation was quite good."

"Now let's get back to the main topic."

Angel picked up the crystal and quickly wrote something on it.

A moment later, he waved to the spirit of the city: "I just posted a quest on the forum, remember to accept it."

Another mission?

The spirit of the city was somewhat puzzled, but nodded nonetheless.

He currently does not have a physical Academy Crystal, so his choice is... to manipulate the Academy system's backend through consciousness.

"The Message III"

"Overview: Convey the basic design concepts of the nine colleges to Dean Mona to assist her in designing the college emblems."

Access Restrictions: None

Countdown: None

"Mission Reward: Academy Crystal Instrument"

The spirit of the city stared blankly at the new message-delivering mission.

It seems like he's obsessed with relaying messages... He doesn't mind helping to relay messages, he just hopes that Dean Mona won't feel bothered.

Angel: "You saw the mission, right?"

The spirit of the academy nodded: "I see, but Headmaster, what is the basic design concept of the nine colleges?"

Angel didn't answer immediately, but instead beckoned to him as he walked towards the door: "Let's talk as we walk."

I went to the rooftop balcony anyway.

This time, however, Angel wasn't here to admire the scenery. Instead, he took out the crystal device and clicked to summon the mechanical bird—the speeding school bus.

A moment later, the mechanical bird, with a wingspan of eight meters, hovered outside the balcony.

Angell flipped over and jumped up.

Seeing this, the spirit of the city followed suit and also climbed onto the mechanical bird by using the balcony as leverage.

After successfully landing, the Spirit of the City clapped his dust-free hands: "Before today, I never imagined that I would be able to travel by school bus."

Angell: "So what do you think about having a body?"

The spirit of the city thought for a moment and replied, "I personally still feel a bit awkward right now, not as free as consciousness; but, the feeling of my vision spinning the moment I turned over was quite interesting."

Angel didn't press further. Instead, he picked up the crystal device and drew a route on the map of the academy city, allowing the mechanical bird to fly along the route.

The spirit of the Citadel glanced at the route on the map, its expression a little strange: Isn't this just circling around the Citadel?

Why make such a big fuss about summoning speeding school buses just for a stroll?

Perhaps sensing the Citadel Spirit's confusion, Angell said, "Since I'm going to explain the basic concepts of the nine academies to you, it's better to do it wherever we go."

"For example, the place we are in now is an enlightenment academy."

The spirit of the city asked in confusion: "The Academy of Enlightenment?"

It only stayed in the life support pod for a short while, so how did the academy get a name?
It turned around, leaned against the railing on the mechanical bird's back, and looked down.

Isn't this the First School District? Has it been renamed the Enlightenment Academy now?