Chapter 213: Upgraded NeuroSync Nanogel
"Hello, Cadets," the woman behind the help desk greeted them politely, her tone calm but practiced. "I believe
you are ready to enter the academy." She had already noticed their robes and the direction they had cfrom
was the exchange desk, so her conclusion was certain.
Eleanor gave a short nod. "Yes. We were asked to report to you from the exchange desk."
"Then please enter Room Number One. All three of you may proceed together."
The words caught Eleanor, Kiara, and Ophelia slightly off guard. They had carefully observed the layout earlier,
yet none of them recalled ever seeing a door marked one. The numbering had begun at two.
"Master, Room One is in front of you," Nora said in Eleanor’s mind.
Almost at the stime, the woman smiled knowingly and gestured behind her desk. "Room Number One is this
way."
The three looked ahead, and there it was. A single door set apart, standing quietly behind the help desk as if it
had been waiting for them the whole time. All three exchanged wry smiles at their own oversight, then walked
past the counter to the lone door.
The moment they pushed it open, they found themselves facing another teleportation gate. Two protectors stood
stationed on either side, their imposing black robes unmistakable, silent and immovable as statues. Without
hesitation, the tstepped forward, and the door behind them closed with a soft click.
"Cadets, over here." A clear voice drew their attention to the left. Five small desks were arranged in a neat row,
each attended by a woman in a white robe. An empty chair stood before each desk.
The three walked toward them. One of the officials gestured. "One person per desk, please."
The texchanged glances, then separated. Eleanor moved to the first desk and stopped before the official
seated there.
"Please, sit down," the woman said evenly.
"Thank you." Eleanor lowered herself onto the chair, her robe falling neatly around her.
The woman glanced at her tablet, then spoke in a precise, measured tone. "Cadet 659, this is the final stop
before you officially step into the academy. Since you have already been assigned a cadet number, your identity
as a cadet is confirmed... even if you should fail at this point onward."
Eleanor listened quietly, her expression steady.
"My duty," the official continued, "is to inform you of the basic rules you must know before your first day. As
cadets are arriving from different tzones, today is considered an adjustment day. Your academy life will
begin formally tomorrow morning at six o'clock sharp."
She paused, letting the words settle before continuing.
"In the academy, we operate on a strict twenty-four-hour schedule. Every dormitory, classroom, corridor, and
office is equipped with synchronized wall clocks to ensure consistency. At 5:30 every morning, an alarm will
sound in your dormitory to wake you. From that moment, your schedule begins. Each activity is allotted its time
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtuntil you return to your dormitory at ten o'clock in the evening. Please review the details in your guide when you
have a moment."
She paused briefly, her eyes flicking across the tablet before returning to Eleanor. "Now, | will explain your
routine for today. After entering the academy, you will be guided directly to your dormitory. Inside, you will find
supplies prepared for you by the academy. These are listed in your guide. Please check every item carefully. If
anything is missing, you must inform academy staff immediately."
Her tone was steady, but not unkind. "At eight o'clock this evening, you are required to attend dinner in the
dining hall. Do not be late. The officer in charge there will explain the etiquette and rules you must observe
during meals in the academy. | strongly advise you to review the dining hall manners section in your guide
before you attend. In fact..." she tapped her stylus lightly against the tablet "you are expected to read the entire
guide today. Tomorrow morning, the principal will meet you at the assembly. That will mark the true beginning of
your cadet life. By then, we expect you to know and follow the guide's instructions."
She shifted slightly, her voice taking on a weightier tone. "There are scadets who failed to pass their trial
last term and are attempting again. Understand this well... in this academy, there are no seniors and no juniors.
All cadets are equal. Every cadet has the sroutine, the sopportunities, and the sresponsibilities."
She gave Eleanor a pointed look before continuing. "You will receive ten points each day. Points are extremely
important. While you will be given five meals daily, points can be used to purchase snacks or special items. In
time, you will learn how essential they truly are. Consider this free advice... scadets will try to lure you into
duels, betting points. It is permitted by academy rules. However, if you are not confident in your abilities, do not
gamble away your points. Points can be used for opportunities and resources money cannot buy in the outside
world. Even leftover points at the end of the term can be exchanged for rare treasures. So remember... gather as
many as you can. Do you understand?"
"Yes," Eleanor replied firmly. "Understood."
The woman inclined her head slightly in approval. "Good. Points may also be earned. Competitions, exams, and
consistent discipline are rewarded. Professors themselves may choose to gift or deduct points. Conversely,
breaking rules or showing poor discipline will cost you dearly. If a professor reprimands you, do not argue. Simply
follow their instructions. If you believe you were treated unfairly, bring your complaint later to the principal, but
never confront a professor directly. Is that clear?"
"Clear," Eleanor answered, nodding.
The woman allowed herself a faint smile of satisfaction. "Once you have finished reading the guide, everything |
have explained will becmuch clearer. My role here is only to give you a proper warning before you step
through those gates. Remember this... ignorance of the rules will not protect you from losing points. If you fail to
read the guide, you will suffer for it without even realizing how. Now..."
She straightened, her expression sharpening as her hand fished something under the desk. "...let us move on to
the main matter of this station."
The woman gave Eleanor a devilish smile, placed a jade bottle on the desk before her, and said, "There is a pill
inside. Open the bottle and swallow it. This pill will enhance your brain, allowing you to understand any language
known to us, whether spoken or written. It will also upgrade your mind. Beware, however... your body may react
unpredictably as your brain undergoes the change. Example... a harmless sleeping pill might only make you
drowsy for a second, or it could plunge you into a coma. Be mentally prepared for anything. But rest assured...
the academy guarantees it will not harm you."
She paused, then added in a lighter tone, "You will also gain a display panel in your mind, accessible whenever
you wish. It will show your basic details, cultivation level, skills, and more. Your guide contains a Chapter on it...
read that later. | am no expert, so please don’t ask technical questions. All | can say is that this pill will be
invaluable in your trial and beyond. It has no lasting side effects. That is all | know... as a user myself."
Her face settled into professionalism once more. "Now, please proceed."
Eleanor glanced sideways. Kiara and Ophelia sat motionless in their chairs, staring blankly ahead. "They must
have already swallowed it," she thought.
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Her thought was cut short by Nora's urgent warning. "Master, you may lose consciousness. The process of
upgrading every nanobot will drain an immense amount of energy. Don’t worry..."
Nora couldn't finish. Eleanor had already fainted.
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She waited patiently, her eyes flicking occasionally to Kiara and Ophelia. One had already completed the
process, while the other's body trembled faintly with signs of nearing completion.
A few minutes later, both of them rose smoothly to their feet and moved to Eleanor’s side.
"Do not worry," the woman said calmly. "Your friend merely fainted. It happens. She must have a weaker
constitution. She will wake shortly. You may enter the teleportation gate now, or you may wait for her."
As they waited by Eleanor’s chair, a werecat, two werewolves, and two merfolk finished their own process and
passed through the shimmering gate into the academy beyond.