Chapter 581: Chapter 271: Level 9 Assassin and Ranger, Arriving at the Academy

"Skill [Whirlwind Arrow] Level 1 (10/10) upgraded!"

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"Current Skill: [Whirlwind Arrow] Level 3 (26/40)"

"Gained Basic Attribute Points: Agility +2!"

"Skill [Spiral Arrow] Level 3 (40/40) upgraded!"

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"Current Skill: [Spiral Arrow] Level 5 (Max)"

"Gained Basic Attribute Points: Agility +3!"

"Automatically evolved into New Skill—Double Shadow Spiral!"

"Skill Comprehended: [Double Shadow Spiral]! Gained Basic Attribute Points: Agility +3!"

[Double Shadow Spiral] Level 1 (0/10): Fires two Spiral Arrows in quick succession. One is concealed within the shadow of the other and can detach at any moment to strike the enemy.

’Now this is an interesting skill!’

Lin Mo’s eyes lit up.

In terms of sheer power, firing two Spiral Arrows was equivalent to using two Excellent Level skills—not exceptionally strong, but it possessed a fascinating mechanic.

’Hiding an arrow in a shadow? Who would ever think of that?’

If used at a critical moment, the visible Spiral Arrow would draw the enemy’s attention. Then, just as they blocked it, the second arrow, hidden in the shadow, would suddenly shoot out at close range. It would be impossible to defend against!

This series of skill upgrades and evolutions provided Lin Mo with a total of 8 Basic Agility Attribute Points, raising both his Ranger and Assassin Professional Levels to Level 9.

"Promotion requirements met. Professional Assassin (Level 8) promoted to Professional Assassin (Level 9)."

"Gained Professional Attribute Amplification: Strength +3, Agility +5, Constitution +2!"

"Promotion requirements met. Professional Ranger (Level 8) promoted to Professional Ranger (Level 9)."

"Gained Professional Attribute Amplification: Strength +3, Agility +6, Constitution +1!"

There were slight differences in the Attributes granted by the two Professions, but overall, they were more or less the same.

The sky gradually darkened, and the silhouette of the Royal Capital came into view.

This wasn’t Lin Mo’s first time in the Royal Capital. Unlike last time, he no longer needed to find a place to stay; he could just go to the Academy with Eve and the others.

On the way back, Eve had already contacted the Academy. So, when they arrived at the Kingdom National Academy, Flora was already there, waving at Lin Mo.

"Well, we’ll be going now, Teacher Flora."

Eve and the others waved goodbye to Flora. Having just returned from their adventures, they were heading back to their dorms for some much-needed rest.

Meanwhile, Flora led Lin Mo to the faculty dormitory area.

"Since your enrollment procedures aren’t complete yet, you all can stay with me for now."

As she spoke, Flora stopped in front of an incredibly luxurious, standalone villa.

’Holy cow, this is a dorm?’

Lin Mo stared at the villa, which could rival a noble’s estate, and was left speechless.

It just went to show, as expected of one of the Kingdom’s top "public servants"—an instructor at the Kingdom National Academy. The compensation was unbelievably good.

The entire faculty dormitory area was very large. As far as the eye could see were villas similar to Flora’s. Though called dormitories, they were actually "houses" provided free of charge to the Academy’s instructors, and many instructors simply moved their families in to live with them.

In addition to the excellent living environment, meals were also delivered personally every morning and evening.

The deliveries were mostly handled by less well-off students from the Academy, giving them an opportunity to earn some money.

The Kingdom National Academy valued talent above all else. As long as one’s talent was great enough, they could enroll, possibly even having their tuition reduced or completely waived. However, for many students, while their talent was certainly good, it wasn’t quite enough to have their tuition waived entirely. They only received partial reductions and thus needed to find ways to earn money for their fees.

Underclassmen generally took on jobs like meal delivery. The work itself wasn’t strenuous, but the pay from the Academy was quite good. Upperclassmen or more powerful students, however, would choose to become Adventurers and take on quests outside the Academy.

Of course, there were also the overachievers who did both.

"By the way, what’s the environment like in the student dorms?"

Lin Mo asked curiously.

"They’re not bad... but they definitely can’t compare to ours."

Flora’s answer wasn’t surprising. That was to be expected.

Besides, if they all enrolled, they would likely be assigned to different dormitories based on their respective schools within the Academy.

Lin Mo stroked his chin. ’That would be very inconvenient.’

"Well then, are there any vacant ’dorms’ in the faculty area?"

Flora paused, then understood what he was getting at and smiled. "Normally, that would be hard to arrange. But since it’s for you, I’ll speak with Teacher Elvis. I’m sure we can get a villa approved."

It came down to the same principle: while the Academy certainly had its rules, talent and strength could sometimes transcend them.

A genius like Flora had enjoyed all sorts of "privileges" after she first made a name for herself and became Elvis’s student. So for someone like Lin Mo, it was even more of a given.

’He’s a "grand prize" we worked so hard to reel in. Of course we have to do our best to meet such a simple request.’

"Then thank you, Miss Flora."

Flora pouted. "Why are you being so formal with me? Besides... you’ve earned this special treatment with your own skills."

Although they hadn’t known each other for long, Flora felt that she and Lin Mo were already quite close.

Once inside the villa, Flora pointed to the first room on the second floor. "That’s my room. Other than that, you can all choose whichever rooms you like. Students come to clean every day, so they should all be quite tidy."

Lin Mo nodded, discussed it with the others, and in the end, they chose all their rooms on the third floor.

That’s right. The villas the Academy provided for its instructors had a full three stories.

Aside from the enormous living room on the first floor, the second and third floors each had several bedrooms. It would be no problem to house more than a dozen people.

Rumor had it that some instructors’ villas were, in fact, nearly full.

After all, instructors at the Kingdom National Academy held a very high social status, and some of them were rather... amorous.

In short, as long as there were no... inappropriate relationships with students, the Academy generally turned a blind eye.

"Get some rest for tonight. Tomorrow, I’ll take you to get registered for enrollment."

Flora glanced at the time. "I just had a late-night snack sent over. It should be here soon..."

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