All-around teacher at the magic academy

The morning sunlight quietly climbed onto the windowsill, carrying a slightly cool temperature, and Leon woke up leisurely to the call of nature.

I glanced at the pocket watch on the bedside table; the hands were fixed at 6:52.

Gazing at the brightly lit ceiling, he murmured to himself, "So early again."

Whenever there are important matters to attend to the next day, Leon always wakes up early without realizing it; this is a good habit he developed after coming into this world.

He jumped up, quickly washed up, and was refreshed and full of energy.

I quietly took a clean, tidy old shirt out of my suitcase and put it on simply.

Carefully turning the collar out and gently rolling up the cuffs revealed a pair of exquisite cufflinks, shimmering with a subtle luster.

Next, he put on a well-tailored coat, carefully adjusting the front to make it perfectly smooth without a single wrinkle.

Finally, he took out a pair of leather shoes that had been polished to a shine from his carry-on suitcase.

Leon stood in front of the mirror, carefully checking every detail to ensure his clothes were neat and appropriate.

Then, she took the expensive pocket watch from the table and wore it in her breast pocket. With confidence and elegance, she walked out of the hotel.

...

Breakfast has become a luxury for Leon now; he'll have to save as much as possible until he finds a job.

Leon walked along the streets in the early morning, watching the bustling crowds, and a sense of satisfaction welled up in his heart. This pace of life made him feel extremely comfortable and at ease.

The journey from here to St. Peter's College is about 40 minutes, and the interview is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Leon doesn't plan to arrive too early, so he decides to wander around the area first to kill some time and relax.

He strolled along the bustling street, observing the various scenes around him. Unconsciously, his gaze was drawn to a small house on a street corner in the distance.

The house wasn't large, and from a distance it looked quite ordinary, but Leon's gaze was drawn to it. Curious, he approached and saw a simple wooden door with an old wooden plaque hanging above it, swaying gently in the still air, as if welcoming a guest.

He was slightly taken aback, a hint of doubt rising in his mind: "Divination?"

Could such a mysterious power really exist in this world? Leon couldn't help but feel a surge of curiosity.

Upon closer reflection, it seems to make sense; after all, if even magical wonders exist, what else is impossible?

Driven by a thirst for exploration, Leon wanted to find out more, perhaps he could have his fortune told. Maybe he was also a protagonist destined for greatness.

It has to be said that Leon is quite superstitious about these things, especially after coming to this world.

Pushing open the door, a creaking sound filled the room, revealing its age and age. Stepping inside, the furnishings were simple yet orderly. Several rows of bookshelves were embedded in the two walls, but only a few books were scattered on them. It was impossible to see what the books contained, but they were probably all related to divination.

Directly opposite the entrance, behind a table sat a young man who looked to be around 25 years old; he was quite ordinary.

Seeing a guest enter, the young man met Leon's gaze and greeted him with a smile: "Hello, how can I help you?"

Leon cut straight to the point: "How much does it cost for a divination?" This question was perfectly in line with Leon's character. Asking about the price beforehand was a habit he had always had, a lesson learned from his past life, to avoid being scammed or extorted.

"Twenty pence," the young man replied casually, showing no annoyance at Leon's question; perhaps he was often asked that question.

Leon nodded in agreement: "Okay, then please tell me my fortune for today."

He didn't ask any questions that would put the other person in an awkward position, such as asking when they would meet a partner or what kind of achievements they would make in the future.

After all, a fortune telling session only costs 20 pence, which is undoubtedly a very good deal.

This was a simple test. If the result was as the young man predicted, I might become a regular customer. If necessary, I could try asking him if he could teach me some divination techniques.

The young man simply nodded dismissively at Leon's request, then took out a tarot deck from an exquisite box next to the bookshelf, spread it neatly on the table, and calmly said to Leon, "Please choose any card."

Upon seeing this, Leon's sense of mystery about divination instantly diminished by more than half.

He had expected some kind of ritual, but it seems his expectations were too high. How could such a hasty divination possibly contain true wisdom?

Moreover, he didn't sense any magical aura at all. He had originally hoped to learn some divination techniques, but now it seemed that it was somewhat unnecessary.

So, he casually pointed to the first one: "This one will do."

As the tarot cards were flipped, a card with a sun image appeared before Leon's eyes.

The young man explained, "The Sun card in Tarot symbolizes the most positive and lucky meanings, indicating success, happiness, vitality, and a bright future. Today, your fortune looks very auspicious."

Although Leon knew nothing about tarot cards, he gladly accepted the young man's blessing, regardless of whether the prophecy would come true.

He generously pulled 20 pence from his pocket and placed it on the table. This was one of the few times Leon was generous. After saying thank you, he turned and left.

Stepping out of the fortune-telling hut, Leon subconsciously took out the exquisite pocket watch from his breast pocket and glanced at the dial. "8:59."

He muttered to himself, "It's about time, it's time to set off."

Leon felt there was no need to continue wandering around; after all, he would have plenty of opportunities to explore this unfamiliar city in the future.

...

Leon, who had arrived at St. Peter's College, was sitting in a classroom with other candidate teachers who were waiting for their interviews.

The next room was the interview room where their fate would be decided. Two other job seekers had entered before them, but neither seemed to have succeeded.

Leon looked around and found that many of the candidates seemed to be exceptionally strong. They showed no signs of nervousness and were full of confidence.

Just as Leon was lost in thought, a voice called out to him, "Leon Gurn."

He heard his name called; it was his turn.

Leon silently prayed, "May Lady Luck smile upon me." With this sincere prayer, he stood up and prepared to enter the interview room.

...

"Lion Gurn, first, please tell us the topic you have prepared for your trial lecture. Next, we will conduct an ability assessment. After the assessment, you can begin your trial lecture. We will score you based on your overall performance and notify you whether you have been awarded a teaching position at St. Peter's College after the review is completed."

A middle-aged male professor sitting next to the presiding judge introduced the situation gently.

"I'd like to know the specific process for the ability assessment?"

Leon asked with a hint of doubt, "They probably aren't looking for a teacher for a sparring session, are they? After all, this is a classroom, not the playground. Even if the classroom is magically sealed off, the space is still too small; we can't really practice freely."

"Oh, it's actually very simple."

The male professor smiled and explained, “You only need to demonstrate one of your most proficient spells. Of course, if you are a Holy Swordsman, we also have special equipment here to measure destructive power. You will have two minutes to prepare, and if there are no questions, you can begin.”

Leon fell into deep thought, weighing his options: "Which kind of magic should I use? Although I am quite skilled in elemental magic, which one should I choose, and how much power should I apply to both pass the test and avoid causing unnecessary damage?"

He thought for a moment, "Perhaps summoning magic is a good choice. As long as my summoned creatures are strong enough, I can pass the test without causing any damage."

After a brief moment of consideration, Leon made his decision; he chose to use summoning magic. "I'm ready."

"Okay, now you can start demonstrating your abilities."

Leon silently constructed the incantation for the summoning magic in his mind, knowing that summoning magic was fundamentally different from other types of magic.

Summoning magic not only requires a special connection between the caster and the summoned creature, but also requires the precise transfer of magic power to open a passage between the real world and the plane where the summoned creature resides, so that the summoned creature can come to this plane.

Unfortunately, this summoning portal appears to be one-way, allowing summoned creatures to enter the real world from their own plane, while the caster cannot travel to the plane where the summoned creatures reside.

Leon knew this all too well; he had tried to break this rule many times, but all his attempts ended in failure. After several setbacks, Leon gradually grasped the true essence of summoning magic.

There is a master-servant relationship between the summoner and the summoned creature. By constructing summoning magic, the caster establishes a connection with creatures from other planes and unilaterally transfers magic power.

This process is more like injecting one's own magic into the dimension of the summoned creature, pulling the summoned creature from its own world into reality.

Leon envisions that perhaps one day, when summoned creatures can use summoning magic in their own plane and establish a connection with Leon's plane, he might be able to travel in reverse to other planes as a summoned creature.

But that's just a distant idea. For now, all Leon can do is focus on the summoning ritual in front of him and ensure it goes smoothly.

The creature Leon summoned was a horse-like being, covered in pure white fur, its mane and tail fluttering in the wind, appearing elegant and graceful.

A single, spiraling horn, also pure white, stood atop its forehead. Although Leon was unsure of the creature's exact identity, its appearance was reminiscent of the legendary unicorn.

I remember when I first summoned it, it was quite arrogant, with a haughty air about it. However, this time when it appeared, it seemed much more docile.

The unicorn summoned by Leon not only possesses outstanding healing abilities, capable of purifying water sources, curing diseases, and even dispelling certain curses or negative effects, but its defensive and offensive capabilities are also not to be underestimated.

Originally, they planned to summon dark creatures, which are usually more destructive, but considering that this was St. Peter's Academy, they were worried that dark creatures might offend the academy's teachers, so they ultimately chose the more suitable unicorn.

"Indeed, a luminous white-horned beast. It is a rather mysterious being among the light-elemental beings."

The older interviewer, seated at the head of the table, spoke slowly. He had a thick head of moderately white hair, and his voice revealed his familiarity with and respect for this creature.

"They are quite mysterious beings in the Light faction, and legend has it that they only appear in areas that have suffered major disasters or plagues. In addition, there are the Light Silver Horned Beast and the Light Gold Horned Beast, both of which are quite powerful."

Leon didn't know who the elderly teacher sitting in the main seat was, but to be able to sit in such a position clearly meant that he held a very important position in the academy.

"It seems my strength has been recognized." Leon thought to himself, feeling a sense of satisfaction with his performance.

With the demonstration of his abilities successfully completed, the next segment was the trial lecture. Leon prepared a presentation on the theory of elemental magic transformation, a unique insight he had summarized after in-depth research, combining the original owner's memories with his own knowledge.

During the trial lecture, Leon vividly demonstrated this theory with clear logic and easy-to-understand explanations.

As expected, Leon's trial lecture deeply captivated the academy teachers present, who showed great interest and high approval for Leon's proposed theory of elemental magic transformation.

Leon's unique insights and solid research achievements undoubtedly added a significant advantage to his job interview at St. Peter's College.

"Welcome to St. Peter's Academy, Teacher Leon."

An interviewer warmly welcomed me, saying, "In six days, we will be starting the new semester, and you will be responsible for teaching first-year students. At that time, the college's class schedule will be published, and you can teach according to the arrangements."

"Please come to the dean's office before the start of the semester to discuss teaching and other specific matters. We have other candidates here who need to be interviewed, so you can leave now."

"Thank you all for your recognition and guidance. We look forward to your continued support in the future."

Leon replied with gratitude, his words revealing his anticipation for the upcoming teaching work and his respect for his colleagues.

Leaving the interview room, Leon's steps were light yet firm. He walked through the academy's long corridor, sunlight streaming through the high windows and falling on him, as if celebrating this moment for him.

Leon was filled with anticipation for the future, imagining himself lecturing on the podium, with students listening intently as he explained the mysteries of elemental magic transformation.

As he stepped out of the college gates and looked back, the buildings of St. Peter's College appeared solemn and sacred in the sunlight. Leon took a deep breath, feeling the excitement of a new chapter in his life about to begin.