Scientific Wizard

The sudden storm didn't pose too much of an obstacle. After three days of sailing, they smoothly arrived at Iyeta Harbor.

At the landing spot of the airship, the city center was swarming with a dense crowd, filling the streets.

Under the incessant promotion by the 'Magic Daily', Lynn's various exploits in Greenville had long been circulated throughout the Iyeta Harbor city, leaving an undeniably astonishing impact. A month ago, when news of Herlram's death arrived, many wizards from the Iyeta Academy felt as though the sky had collapsed.

A grand wizard was undoubtedly the pillar of a school's prosperity. Their demise often symbolized a school's decline. Such incidents had occurred more than once in the land of wizards.

Coupled with the impact of the tragedy in the southern district, some even speculated that the Iyeta Academy had met its end. The Council would surely dispatch another grand wizard to take over this crucial harbor city. Consequently, many wizards began considering whether to change allegiances, seeking a better path.

However, what they hadn't expected was the turning point that occurred at the much-maligned magical symposium.

Lynn from Beyond the Misty Sea had expounded on his planetary theory and proposed the law of universal gravitation, not only gaining the appreciation of the legendary wizard Harof but also securing a nomination for the Sun Crown Medal. This brought tremendous fame to the Iyeta Academy.

When news of this arrived, everyone's initial reaction was skepticism—could this be a hoax?

The Sun Crown Medal was the highest honor in the entire magical world. How could it be awarded to a tier-three wizard? It wasn't until more information circulated through the 'Magic Daily', including Lynn's pendulum experiment and the method of measuring the planet's circumference, that everyone suddenly realized it was all real.

"Is that the Sun Crown Medal? The honor even Master Herlram couldn't attain..."

A witch fixed her gaze on Lynn as he disembarked from the airship, noticing the dark-gold medal on his chest emitting a brilliant magical radiance.

The wizards of the Iyeta Academy also stared at the medal with envy, simultaneously proud. After all, it was the honor of the entire school.

When Lynn first joined the Iyeta Academy, becoming a teaching professor, many had grievances, believing that Herlram had too easily allowed someone with unknown origins to join the school, granting such high treatment. But now, it seemed to be the most correct decision Herlram had ever made.

"Do you think, Lord Lynn, has become a grand wizard?" someone curiously ventured amidst the crowd.

Yesterday's 'Magic Daily' mentioned that due to the infiltration of a cult known as the Cult of Apolocalpse, a considerable commotion had erupted in Greenville city, and Lynn had made an outstanding contribution to this event, almost single-handedly delaying until the return of legendary wizards.

This didn't seem like something a tier-three wizard could achieve.

"It's not possible. I heard from Professor Theodore that Lord Lynn might not even be twenty years old this year..." a wizard in black robes said incredulously.

A grand wizard under twenty—this was too astounding. However, considering that Lynn had received the highest honor in the magical world, it seemed strangely ordinary.

Meanwhile, as Lynn and the others entered the city center's square, the surrounding crowd became increasingly excited, loudly chanting "The Magic Star of Iyeta".

The shouts grew louder, echoing ceaselessly across the city.

Lynn was momentarily unsure whether to be happy or vexed. Though it represented the recognition of the majority, the last person called the Magic Star was currently confined in the 'Magic Core'.

(TL/n - He's referring to Ogest as he was called 'Star of Magic' it can also be called Magic Star.)

Amidst such fervor, after discussions between Phillip, Kevin, and others with the formal wizards of the Iyeta Academy, they promptly announced that Lynn would henceforth assume the position of dean of the Iyeta Academy. Amidst a chorus of praises and cheers, Lynn officially took control of the entire magical school and gained practical control of the harbor city.

***

By evening, after the celebratory banquet ended, Lynn ascended to the top of the school tower for the first time, entering the dean's office.

Contrary to his expectations, everything here was simpler. The place was scarcely decorated, with a few dusty parchment scrolls scattered around and a magical clock for telling time. It was hard to imagine that this was the place where a grand wizard usually spent time.

A bit too modest.

Lynn shook his head involuntarily. If not for the troublesome incidents he had stirred up in the pursuit of resurrecting his daughter, Herlram, the founder and controller of the Iyeta Academy, could be considered enlightened.

"Wind of elements" Lynn raised his hand, and a gust of wind swept through the dean's office, clearing away the accumulated dust.

Outside the door, a knock sounded.

"Come in." Lynn called out.

The tightly shut door was pushed open, and Theodore entered. He was accompanied by two fairies holding thick pages of documents, flapping their small wings strenuously to keep up with him.

"Professor Lynn..." Theodore habitually addressed Lynn, then corrected himself, "No, now I should address you as Your Excellency, the Dean."

"No need to be so formal." Lynn smiled, then asked, "Have you finished organizing the documents as I asked?"

"They're all here." Theodore handed over several parchment pages to Lynn. The two fairies behind him also struggled to place the heavy documents down, panting heavily beside them.

Lynn took the parchment and began to read. It contained a list of personnel, including all the wizards and apprentices cultivated by the Iyeta Academy over the past twenty years.

Excluding those who had passed away due to illness, killed in conflicts, or departed from the school, there were approximately 1,100 apprentice wizards and 260 formal wizards currently remaining in the harbor city.

This was fewer than he had anticipated.

After Theodore explained, Lynn realized it was connected to the tragic events in the southern district a month ago. The Iyeta Academy had suffered heavy losses.

A total of 141 apprentice wizards and 15 formal wizards had died in that catastrophe, and more than 1,700 commoners had perished.