The Geared Immortal

Chapter 965

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The video shows the instruction on how the helmet should be worn and then it shows what the people could do inside the helmet. When this was shown, the expression of every individual inside the hall turned silent.

Some of the mages even have their eyes glowing as different things are running in their minds. Those crazy ones could not contain themselves as their eyes are glued to the helmet on the table as if it is some kind of delicacy.

The virtual world might just be a dream-like world but with Shin Jiao's understanding with regards to world creation and he has already improved such a thing that it would feel life-like that even those known and unknown plants are already included in the library of the mainframe of the virtual world system.

After the instruction, the middle-aged woman walks back in front and called the principal on the stage.

"Teaches… Board members and the rest of our prestigious guests… I hope that you can now see the true purpose of this new curriculum… I have privately discussed this with the representative from Mystique Shop and we have already arrived at this agreement. As of this moment, in the old laboratory of our school, we have already constructed a new building for the virtual learning…" Principal Wise began to explain the things that the arrangement between the Mystique Shop and the school have agreed on.

While listening, the people in the podium seem to be on fire especially those old teachers that already wanted to leave to go to the old laboratory building.

However, Principal Wise did not let them leave yet as she wanted them to think of new rules for this new laboratory facility in the school.

3 hours have passed…

Leaving the auditorium, many people began to walk fast as if their butts are on fire as they walk towards the old laboratory.

Meanwhile, the principal and the three noble houses are walking calmly to her office.

The pudgy middle-aged man from the Wang noble house sits on the sofa with a large smile on his face. On the other soft chairs are the other patriarchs from Ji and Ting noble houses.

"Principal Wise… I truly approve of your wisdom. Haha…" Wang Junji said with a big smile on his fleshy face.

The Wang family is a part of the merchant noble house which has a close relationship with the Mystique Shop. When he heard of the term virtual learning from his son, he immediately decided to go to Alto Magus. How could he not know what that is? That is the future plan of the Mystique Shop. As someone with a close relation to that merchant group, he felt really excited.

His son is studying to be an alchemist and most of the donation he gave to the school is for his son to improve. However, he also learned that because of his son's low aptitude the other noble houses sons would bully his little boy along with the other members of their Wang house.

Though he dislikes this, he has no choice but to lower his head. However, since the trouble in the capital happened, he would always have a good day every day. Those stupid noble houses did not know what kind of power they offended; he himself knew how strong the Mystique Shop is.

Especially their head, that mysterious and ever-elusive man named Shin Jiao.

He himself only got a glimpse of him before, but never really saw that guy in person.

But if the cooperation with the school is completed, he knew that his relationship with the shop would also become closer.

And this is the reason why he is happy.

"Haha… You are happy patriarch Wang. Well, you should be. Your own son was listed to be employed by the Mystique Shop… In fact, the reason why I called the three of you here is that your children were listed to get the especially recruitment and training, by Mr. Si Ji."  Principal Wise said while handing the three a list of names.

"Training? Training for what?" Ji Song Tao suddenly asked with vigilance as he saw the name of his daughter and son on the list.

His two beloved children as listed, so how could he not feel afraid?

"They are going to be recruited by the Mystique Shop. I have agreed with this because I know that the advancement in array research, alchemy, and crafting is far too advanced in that place. With this, your children, the school, and your noble houses will surely get a great benefit in the future."

Upon hearing this, the three patriarchs widened their eyes. This is true especially with Wang Junji as he could not believe that his son was chosen.

"Hahaha… Hahaha… At last my son… My son has been acknowledged. This is… This calls for a celebration…" the excited Wang Junji said while laughing his head off while tears began forming in his eyes.

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Meanwhile, in a small classroom, the one that Shin Jiao listed has all been gathered inside this place.

Some of the prominent figures in this place are the huge figure of Wang Gao, the Ji siblings, and the quiet Ting Fanwan. Among them are a few members of the lower noble families which have no say in the noble houses in the kingdom.

By this time, Cao Binyu has already returned to school and is also in the group. But what made these people feel a bit flabbergasted is the presence of the 5th prince who is standing with a confused expression on his face.

"Do you know what is happening? Why have we been called?"

"I don't know, there are around 30 students here… plus it seems that some of us are not even nobles…"

"Is this a new class or something?"

"Eh? Maybe this is that new curriculum trial, the virtual learning…"

The students inside the classroom began to discuss.

Suddenly, their eyes turned towards the door as they saw a handsome man wearing a light gray robe walking inside the classroom.

"Si Ji?!" some of the people who knew the guy exclaimed.

Meanwhile, Shin Jiao calmly walks to the rostrum of the classroom and stood while facing the 30 plus students. 

"Hello, good evening!… I know that many of you know who I am… So for those who do not, I am Si Ji. I am here not as a student but as a special instructor. Before I proceed, I am going to inform you of the purpose of why I gathered you all… I am a member of the Mystique Shop which should be arriving tonight in the city. I am here to hire you guys and train on behalf of the Mystique Shop…" Shin Jiao said.

When the students around him heard his words, they were all showing strange looks on their faces.

"I know that you are all confused and all, but I want you to go home and inform your parents. Your name might have been chosen, but it is still up to you to agree on this or not. But I want you to remember this. The decision you make today will have a huge impact on your future…"

After saying that, Shin Jiao left the room leaving the dumbfounded students.

But a few of them are already showing determined gazes. One of them is the tall figure of Wang Gao.

With trembling hands, he is already muttering to himself.

"Dad… This is it. This is my chance to prove myself… I promise to not let you down."

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Late at night, the Capital gate is already closed and the patrols are going through their duties. In the streets towards the capital gate, a large convoy is currently traveling.

"Halt! The capital gates are already closed… Who are you, people? Why have you come in this hour?" shouted a soldier from atop the walls.

A person walks in front of the convoy while removing his hood. The handsome face of Xiamen Gong appears as he flashed his signature diplomat-like smile.

"My friend, we are from the Mystique Shop Merchant group. Would you be so kind to let us in as we have traveled far and wide to reach the capital? This is the king's invitation…" Xiamen Gong said while showing a small letter in his hand.

The guard above the wall showed a confused expression on his face. But then his expression changes as one of the guards suddenly whispered something in his ears. A sly expression could be seen as the guard suddenly lifted his spear.

"We have an intruder! Catch them! Catch all of them!" he suddenly shouted.

With his shout, a large number of guards suddenly came running to the top of the walls and began pointing their weapons below.

Meanwhile, Xiamen Gong has already retreated behind him and a few familiar faces could be seen peeking from the large black carriage.

"I guess we are unlucky to face those who are loyal to the noble houses…" the handsome yet cold-looking Ansen Wine said with a frown on his face.

"But we still need to enter this place, right? Big brother Shin Jiao is inside and I can't want to see him…" Little Im Ao said in his childish tone.

With a nod of their heads, the rest of the people inside the carriage agreed to make their move.