219 Lucien’s Research Group (2/2)

Lucien was amused by Rock, feeling that he could become a good journalist, ”I’m still the same, and the only change is that people now see me differently. If I take your project to the board now, maybe it can be approved.”

Rock sighed emotionally, ”Reputation and status… Wow… Lucien, if you want to develop any research proposals, I can share some of my ideas with you! Or I can be your helper!”

Jerome and Vilnia just ignored Rock’s words but continued to stare at Lucien and his ring in an unbelievable way.

After quite a while, Vilnia said, ”Now I feel that I have something to show off, as I’ve worked with the winner of Holm Crown prize for so long, but, at the same time, your story and the changes you’ve made are just miraculous.”

She paused for a second, and then grinned, ”It is the trend in Holm that a gentleman shall propose to a lady with a ring. You and your Holm Crown ring is definitely a combination that no ladies could say no to you.”

At this time, Rock cut in, ”By the way, some time ago, Beate and those guys complained to the school saying that you were always off from school, and you were not carrying your responsibility as a teacher, so they wanted you to be fired. But you know what? As soon as they arrived at the headmaster’s office, that issue of Element arrived as well, hahaha…! When Beate heard that you had won Holm Crown prize, he dropped his favorite Colette porcelain cup on the ground. Lucien, I wish someday your research could just overthrow their belief…”

Rock was obviously very excited. When Lucien came back today, several teachers who did not like him all walked away when they were still far from Lucien.

”Lucien, who’s this letter for? This’s a thick one…” Jerome saw the envelop in Lucien’s hand.

Lucien waved his left hand, ”To a friend of mine.”

Earlier he spent more than an hour writing this letter to Natasha. In this letter, he shared what he had seen and learned with her, and still some of his thoughts about music. Lucien also used secret codes and told Natasha that he had won his own Holm Crown ring, and part of the letter was also for Joel’s family, especially his friend, John.

”To your sweetheart? I bet she must be very gentle and beautiful, or you wouldn’t just ignore all the beauties here.” Vilnia joked, ”You’re a level four arcanist and a first circle sorcerer now, and you can bring her here to live with you in Allyn.”

Lucien admitted that Natasha was very beautiful, but talking about being gentle… Lucien just put on an awkward smile.

At this time, Annick, Sprint and the other apprentices arrived. They looked at Lucien very respectfully, ”Mr. Evans, are you leaving soon?”

They were more than proud to be Mr. Evans’ students!

Lucien smiled and nodded, ”Yes, but I’m still in Allyn. If you guys and girls still want to study after me, you're welcome to my new place on Saturday.”

Lucien had lots of homework from Mr. Raventi and now he felt quite eager to share this lovely feeling with his students.

”Really?” Annick was very surprised, and the other apprentices all grinned.

Under Mr. Evans’ help, Chely was now catching up with her peers in the junior class, and even those smart apprentices such as Annick and Grant. Thus, many teachers started using Lucien’s way of teaching and assigning students with lots of homework, which was driving many apprentices nuts.

Lucien nodded in a relaxed way and then he showed his perfect smile, ”My test papers are all ready.”

As if a lightning just struck them, all the apprentices’ smiles froze.

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On monday morning, Lucien’s coach arrived at Sariva. According to the instruction, Lucien was going to meet his research group members here in Dragon Root Inn.

Wearing black top hat and a double-breasted suit, Lucien looked rather cultivated and elegant. On his chest, there was a four-star arcana badge and a two-circle magic badge.