Arcane Academy: The Divine Extraction Legacy

Chapter 919: Two of the Sixteen



Though Chad was curious, he wasn't complaining about the professors; he was simply curious about Vale's criteria for recruiting them.

After all, he believed that Vale could've recruited better or stronger experts. If they did that, they would certainly be able to attract more students coming from prestigious families.

Anyway, he could only think that Vale's decision was heavily influenced by the Arcane Bureau's information network.

'They must be special...' Chad mused...

He then glanced at the quiet professor, who seemed to have a very weak presence... This person felt as if he would disappear if he didn't focus his attention on him.

'Impressive... Is this guy Manager Faith's relative or something?' Chad commented in his mind.

Chad knew a little about this person, Professor Darion Vex. If his memory was right, this professor should be in charge of the Introductory Cursecraft Class.

His dark cloak swirled around him as he walked around silently...

Anyway, time passed as the professors exchanged greetings and speculations about the meeting.

However, it didn't take that long; the room fell silent when the grand double doors swung open.

At last, Headmaster Constance entered. She was still looking really young and beautiful. With her blue hair cascading over her shoulders, she gracefully approached the Professors.

She wasn't wearing a normal robe, and everyone could feel the strange Arcane Energy surrounding it. She was definitely wearing a robe made of mystical energy.

"Thank you all for gathering here on such short notice," Constance, the Spirit Immortal and the Headmaster, said.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"As you know, our academy is not just an institution for education but something that the Shadow Immortal built against those who threaten our world."

She paused, ensuring that every professor felt the weight of her words.

"We are entering a critical period," she continued. "It was confirmed, even by the Avatar of the Goddess of Secret and Concealments, that the rise of the Void Art Practitioners would be inevitable in just a few years. Our students must not only excel in their chosen paths but also be prepared... This requires us, their mentors, to guide them..."

Of course, everyone already had a rough idea about this when Vale had recruited them before. Constance simply emphasized its importance to them.

After briefing them for a bit, Constance finally decided to start with their main topic. "There is much to discuss, but I want to begin by introducing you to something that will shape your journey here at the Academy. Many of you may have noticed the towering structures located at further north of the Academy--the Black Towers. Among these, two of the sixteen towers have been prepared for your access: the Dark Tower and the Elemental Tower."

A murmur rippled through the professors.

"We're having access to those places?"

"So we can have such privileges..."

While the existence of the sixteen towers was known, the idea of gaining access to them was something entirely different.

These towers were said to house immense arcane energy tied to the core principles of the 16 Arcane Paths.

"Each of these towers," Constance continued, "represents one of the sixteen Arcane Paths. The lost Arts were already included. These towers are not merely symbolic-they are powerful sources of energy, made through unknown immortal techniques filled with the very essence of their respective paths. Obviously, the Dark Tower embodies the power of the Darkness Path, while the Elemental Tower resonates with the primordial forces of nature. For those of you teaching or specializing in these fields-No, even if you're not, I encourage you to make full use of them."

Her words were met with silence as the weight of the revelation settled in. They were all looking excited.

"Your emblems," she said, gesturing to the badges pinned on their robes, "have already been registered. They will grant you access to these two towers. I would urge you to explore them." Constance then thought for a moment as she believed that they weren't aware of what these Towers could do. She didn't want to explain too many things about them, so she just gave them a brief introduction.

"These towers are more than just a place to study your path. You can think of them as sanctuaries where your Spirit Strands can be nurtured and increased. It wouldn't be surprising to get another 10 or even 20 of them."

"We can do that?!" Professor Varren, who was teaching the Fundamentals of the Magic Zone, was surprised. After all, her Spirit Strands and other Strands were already stagnant. They might even be decreasing.

It wasn't just him. A few of the professors exchanged glances as well.

Spirit Strands, the invisible threads representing one's spiritual strength, were notoriously difficult to improve once they reached a certain level.

The opportunity to increase one's Spirit Strands by ten or even twenty was a rarity that even Grandmaster Arcanists would kill for.

"I really hope that can happen... You're not joking, right? Headmaster?" Professor Mira Calveris asked. She actually had a closer relationship with Constance as Mira was also one of the Arcanists who had worked to build Constance's Arcane Tower.

"Yes," Constance replied with a knowing smile. "Not only will your Spirit Strands grow stronger, but you may also gain additional Spell Lights... For many of you, your number of usable spells may have stagnated over the years. The towers have the potential to change

that..."

Everyone smiled after hearing this. However, even if it was possible, some of them couldn't help but feel worried that they had already squeezed out all of their potential and that their physique may not be able to handle any more improvement.

However, Constance caught their worry and added.

"Vale, the Shadow Immortal, saw the potential in each of you when he invited you to teach here. I am confident that these towers will help you rediscover parts of your power you thought long forgotten."

As she said this, Constance decided to end their brief meeting by inviting them to her Arcane

Tower...

Well, she wanted to boast for a bit but before that could happen, he heard Vale's voice

through telepathy.