SWDnovel Chapter 47: Exam the day after tomorrow, syllabus changed today?
Chapter 47: Exam the day after tomorrow, syllabus changed today?
Using the end of the observation class as an excuse, Zhu En dismissed the students and then called the other professors for a private meeting.
Vance and Rose exchanged a glance and, without realizing it, squeezed in.
Seeing this, June didn't say much. Her gaze swept over Vance, then lingered on Rosie's little horn and tail for a moment before she nodded as a greeting.
"Our Alchemy Department has its final exams the day after tomorrow, right?"
The others were still reeling from the shock of standardization and were distracted, so no one spoke up for a moment, creating an awkward silence.
"Yeah, what's wrong?" Luo Xi had no choice but to play the straight man.
We can't let the conversation go cold!
She also has to take the exam the day after tomorrow. How can she prepare the questions in advance if the atmosphere is awkward?
"Ahem." Zhu En glanced at Luo Xi again, and seeing Luo Xi's burning gaze and lack of awareness of avoiding it, the corner of her mouth twitched.
Fine, listen if you want.
"I have a suggestion: what do you think about including the Metra cube in the exam?"
"Huh?" The professors were taken aback for a moment, then quickly realized what was going on and immediately clapped their hands in approval: "Yes, great idea!"
This thing is bound to cause a revolution in the alchemy world. One step ahead leads to another. Akasha Academy proposed it first, and it may become the holy land of the alchemy world in the future!
Those professors can at least get their names recorded in history!
"The exam is the day after tomorrow. Isn't it a bit risky to change the syllabus today?" Vance was thinking more deeply. The college's academic standing had to be considered, but the students couldn't be ignored.
Based on past experience, by this point, apart from "wise men" like Rose, the other students should have already finished their final projects...
Even if the standard block is the best, there's not enough time to adjust it in just over a day, right?
Okay, Vance admits, he wasn't worried about any particular student's grades, but rather about the college's public property...
Even a veteran like June has taken off. Vance couldn't imagine how lively the alchemy department's exam hall would be on the day of the exam, let alone how long the bill would be!
The teaching buildings, playground, and laboratories might all have to be rebuilt!
Zhu En didn't care about any of that. He waved his hand and said, "Same as always, let's vote. Raise your hand if you agree."
The professors unanimously agreed, and Rose looked around and silently cast her vote as well.
Vance was left standing there all alone.
Six to one.
"Forget it, you guys can do whatever you want." He said listlessly, starting to figure out where to patch up this huge hole.
A thought struck him; he glanced at Rosie, then turned his gaze to the Creation Machine…
The one who tied the knot must untie it. Rosie has signed a contract with the Creation Machine and is even in a synchronized state. Perhaps there is a way?
Let's talk tonight!
Vance suddenly understood, put his hands behind his back, and said no more.
None of the professors cared about the invisible man; they had already begun discussing the details:
"How about adding a listening comprehension question? Mix the original magic crystal blocks with standard blocks and test their length and ability to identify noise."
"That's feasible. It will test a lot of people; they definitely wouldn't dare imagine there being a round number answer!"
The listening comprehension question required answers that were integers, and Rose silently noted them down.
"Plus, there are magic analysis and structural calculation problems."
"You could also include a short-answer question!"
The professors were all talking at once, without getting to the point, so Zhu En couldn't help but interrupt: "We can talk about the theoretical stuff later. The main thing is how to design the practical questions?"
"Practical application?" The scene of the separation of people and vehicles just now involuntarily flashed through everyone's minds.
"How about we call it quits? Maybe next semester?" the conservative professor suggested first. "The students have basically finished their projects; changing them now might be..."
"I think we should change it," another professor, Julai, disagreed. "Our Alchemy Division's philosophy is freedom and innovation; sticking to old ways will never lead to anything great!"
"Yes, yes, Professor Julai is right, we need to switch! I can't perform to my full potential every time!" Rose felt like she had met a kindred spirit.
She loves innovation, but unfortunately, she always seems to be targeted in exams, with all the questions emphasizing specific points:
"Use the specified materials, within the designated alchemy equipment area, and follow the prescribed operating sequence to complete the questions..."
They even used bold and underlined fonts!
It made it impossible for her to use her best skill, pan alchemy, which was very boring.
Luo Xi had always felt that his repeated failures in performance evaluations were due to these red tape procedures, so when he heard about the reforms, he immediately stood up.
"Oh no! How could I forget that Rosie is here too!" A bead of cold sweat appeared on Jule's forehead.
There's an open secret in the Alchemy Department: Roche's exam questions are all specially made.
Who would dare let Luo Xi really unleash her full power? Although this girl is only at the sixth rank, her total magic output is comparable to that of a seventh rank!
If it really explodes, what will happen to the lab and the students?
Zhu Lai has recently spent a lot of money, and after doing the math, she realized that the reconstruction funds weren't enough, so she had to bite the bullet and find other ways to make up the difference.
"I mean...we...could...do a demonstration? Yes, a demonstration, like golem improvements or something!"
She nodded, about to continue her tale, when Zhu En, contrary to her usual behavior, surprisingly drew a conclusion:
"It's settled then. The golem upgrade will be announced today!"
Jun is the chief professor of the Alchemy Department, which is equivalent to the dean.
Normally, no one questions his decisions, but now, a professor couldn't help but ask:
"Wasn't this too rushed?" The professor's eyes kept glancing at Rosie, the meaning couldn't be clearer: "The students aren't quite 'handling' you..."
"It's alright, I'll cover for you," June waved her hand. "It's not just about golem improvements; any project that efficiently utilizes standard blocks can be considered a practical project!"
June was well aware of the risks associated with Rosie and the cube, but she had her own considerations.
On the one hand, the fact that Rosie was able to bring the Creation Machine back alive is a contribution that far outweighs the damage she caused before, and she is fully qualified to be a mentor, so there is no need to target her anymore;
On the other hand, a magnificent "creation machine" can certainly create more than one kind of thing.
He had already tried, and no matter what he put in, the output was always the standard Metra cube, but as a contractor, Rosie might have a way to create other products!
The drinks that Rosie kept sipping might very well be products of the Creation Machine.
It smells invigorating; it must taste great.
"What do you think?" June asked Rose, ignoring the surprised looks from the other professors.
"How about we change it?" Rosie's eyes lit up, and she proactively considered her own and Mr. Box's wallets: "Let's call it 'Random Alchemy Session'!"
"It's not complicated. The standard is 1000 credits. Everyone gets a standard cube and a random material from the 'Creation Machine' and then creates their own based on the material."
Upon hearing this, Fang Qi couldn't help but mentally give Luo Xi a huge thumbs up: "Great, Palu, that's the price I'll take!"
He was just figuring out how to get rid of the goods that Talos had brought in, but now he's turned waste into treasure and can even rake in some of the academy's exam funds!
Upon hearing this, Zhu En's eyes lit up.
Although the cost is a bit high, wouldn't it be better to just ask Vance for reimbursement?
The only problem is...
"Will the Metra Creation Machine cooperate well?" he asked.
As if understanding June's doubts, the huge vending machine, which had been silent all along, suddenly emitted a soft "hum".
A big green emoticon suddenly appeared on the screen: (￣▽￣)／
June was taken aback, then chuckled, "Truth is on our side; it agrees!"
"Mr. Box must be grinning from ear to ear from seeing the gold coins," Rosie said, seeing right through him.