Chapter 243: The Headmaster's Speech
"A new semester means a new starting point and a new beginning. β
"New students represent new ideas and new hopes. β
"We, the old people, will eventually be gone. β
"It's like history once said...... The world is ours and yours, but in the end it's yours. You are like the sun at eight or nine o'clock in the morning, and hope is pinned on you. β
"Life should be as gorgeous as summer flowers, and it should be as brilliant as fireworks. β
"Here, no one will be silent. β
"There's always a sky that belongs to you, waiting to bloom. β
The atmosphere in the first hall was somewhat solemn.
The large clusters of light under the ceiling have been re-lit, and they are traveling around the complicated route, sprinkling a piece of light, sprinkling a white world.
The freshmen of the four colleges had already stepped out of the corridor and gathered in front of the nameless president.
The robes of four different colors were distinct, and there was a long, neat line, standing silently under the high platform, quietly listening to the voice that was a little old, but full of wisdom:
"It is the school's luck that First University has been favored by you, and it is also your opportunity to choose this university, and it is also our opportunity. β
"There is a chance to feel the progress of thinking in the collision and friction, a chance to enjoy the long-lasting fragrance of wisdom after time precipitation, and a chance to witness the rise of one giant after another, and the bloom of one superstar after another!"
"This is the honor and aspiration of every faculty member at our First University. β
"As you can see. β
"First University represents progress and inclusion in the wizarding world. β
"It's like the school's triangular logo: it's positive from every angle. β
"Every college is unique, but there is no essential difference between them. β
"You will all be members of First University. β
"Therefore, I hope that every new student who walks into the campus can face the classmates of the sister college with an inclusive and positive attitude. β
Zheng Qing took a deep breath.
His gaze streamed over the white mage robes of Alpha Academy, and he pursed his lips quietly.
Ever since Lao Yao confirmed that he had fallen under the Nightmare Curse, the little tolerance and goodwill he had received from Augustus had been gone.
All that remains is the icy deal with Seprano.
The ancients said well, repay grievances with virtue, how can we repay virtue? Only by repaying grievances with straightforwardness and repaying virtue with virtue.
Being willing to be tolerant, but not agreeing to indulge.
Obviously, there are not a few freshmen who have similar ideas to Zheng Qing. Although there was no commotion in the ranks of the students, a certain wonderful atmosphere had quietly dispersed.
Everyone exchanged glances and expressions with each other, silently answering the principal's expectations.
The nameless headmaster sighed quietly.
"You're in four different academies not because you're any different. β
"If understood in this way, I can assert very responsibly that every wizard is unique and distinctive. β
"Quite the opposite. β
"Each and every one of you is part of the wizarding world, what is the difference between a wizard and a wizard?"
"It's just because the school admits students in different ways that you go into different colleges. β
Zheng Qing's brows were furrowed, feeling that the principal's words were very contradictory.
Knowing that different admissions methods can create divisions and divisions, why not use the same approach to selecting students?
This can be regarded as an artificial contradiction.
Sure enough, the principal's next sentence gave a very clear answer:
"Running water does not rot, and the hub does not beetle. β
"Without comparison and competition, No. 1 University would have become a stagnant pool...... A pool of green, hopelessly stagnant water. β
"It's like I said at the beginning. β
"The First University is your First University, our First University, and the First University of the Wizarding World. β
"There are so many responsibilities on this university...... with hope. β
"We must keep moving forward, never stopping, always moving forward!"
At this point, the nameless principal stopped his speech.
He ripped open the button on his neckline, as if the fragile button around his neck restrained him with some emotion.
The applause erupted like a storm, spreading from the terrace above the fourth floor to the center of the hall.
Professors, school staff, senior students, and new students.
Everyone slapped hard and vented their emotions.
This catharsis seemed to startle the principal.
The corners of his mouth hooked, and he raised his hand to stop the praise of the students.
"You've been sorted into four different colleges. He repeated, his gaze sliding over the red-robed team of Nine Students, landing on the white-robed Alpha team, and then sliding to the yellow-robed Atlas team, and the blue-robed Starry Sky Academy team.
All the freshmen puffed up their chests and tried to bring out the best in themselves.
"You should already know. β
"Alpha Academy selects students based on talent, Nine Colleges admits new students through exams, Atlas values everyone's beliefs, and Star Academy focuses more on your practical ability. β
A smile appeared on Zheng Qing's face.
can say so elegantly the selection method of the group of battle maniacs in the Star Academy, and it is really in the same vein as the old man in the newspaper who is with light and dust.
"Needless to say, this distinction is a better exercise in your abilities. β
Needless to say, such a branch would cause some divisions in the school. β
"You will be encouraged to develop your strengths. β
"However, the school will not indulge in the unbridled collision of your different thoughts and qualities!"
"The school will not allow these differences to turn into divisions, divisions, and hostilities. β
"You need to understand the nature of the different houses, see your weaknesses, and know your shortcomings. β
"Talent, talent, forged the silver-white cross of Alpha Academy. Talent is inherited in the bloodline, and talent is accumulated in wisdom...... But they all bloom under freedom. Alpha, do not be complacent in the cross, learn to face the world as equals, find your own beliefs, and then practice your wisdom. β
The white-robed freshmen stood solemnly and were extremely proud to be the first to receive the principal's evaluation.
"Equality and fairness are the foundation of all examinations, and they are also the foundation of Jiuyou Academy. But too much internal competition will drain your energy, a strict grading system will shackle your mind, and a heavy load of schoolwork will suppress your inspiration...... Students, you are still young, life is not only about the past, but also poetry and distance! Let go of your free soul, find the light of your heart, and chase your dreams between the stars and the sea!"
There was a round of applause in the ranks of the Nine You Academy.
These words were very appetizing to them.
Of course, like all speeches, these words are equally useless to the students of Jiuyou Academy, who have been poisoned by exams.
It's just a bowl of chicken soup for the soul with everyone.
"Faith is Atlas's choice. But there are always people who confuse this concept and pin their faith simply on the unknowable, unspeakable beings above us, or take hope, freedom, and the truth, goodness, and beauty of the world as some kind of faith...... This is a hypocrite. True faith is a choice... I won't force you to seek common ground while reserving differences, but I want you to truly appreciate what you serveβthat they are loving Fathers, and that you should be loving children. β
There was silence in Atlas's ranks.
All the freshmen looked at the principal with serious expressions.
There was no opposition or protest, no support or cheers.
As is the case with this college.
Silent, quiet, rock solid.
"And the Star Academy. I like your simple and rough style!"
There was a lot of laughter and cheers from the ranks of the Starry Sky Academy.
Zheng Qing glanced at them enviously.
Maybe the whole university, those blue robes, dare to be so unscrupulous in front of the president!
The headmaster smiled, raised his hand, and pressed it, stopping the restlessness of the young wizards of the Star Academy, adding:
"However, I hope that when you are over the battle and resting, you will think more about your life and look up at the stars, and remember that your battlefield is outside the school, and your enemies are demons...... What's more, Vice Principal Shi Hui once again protested against the school's budget being exceeded, what can I do? So I hope you will reduce the loss rate of school property this semester, reduce the occupancy rate of the school hospital, and make our lovely Ms. Shi have a little more smile on her face!"
This time, the freshmen of the four faculties all laughed, and even the students and professors who were standing on the second and third floors and other higher floors laughed.
Zheng Qing chuckled under his breath and glanced up at Ms. Shi Hui behind the nameless principal.
She kept a straight face, her lips pursed tightly, and her face was expressionless.
Without her support, the laughter in the hall quickly dissipated.
"Talent and talent, justice and equality, faith and fighting spirit!"
"This is your choice at the First University!"
"Red squares, silver crosses, golden triangles, blue novas...... You young people who have just entered the school, feel the connotation of the various colleges, understand the glory of each of you, inherit them, inherit them, and carry them forward. β
"You are the future and hope of the wizarding world. β
"This is what the school asks of you, and this is what the universe asks of you. β
"As you stand here and look up at the stars, I do not ask you to see the way forward from the complex stars, nor do I expect the corners of your robes to be wet by the waters of the river of fate. I only hope that you will live up to the dirt under your feet. β
"This is where it started and where it was the only place. β
"Now, the dean of your academy will award the school emblem to the new students, as well as the college emblem!"
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Above the first hall.
Semi-enclosed verandah under the terrace.
Assistant Teacher Hilda pinched her chin and looked curiously at the Headmaster in the center of the hall.
"Do you feel ...... This year's principal is a little different?" He rubbed Thomas next to him, and the copper ring on his ear hit the silver nail on his cheek, making a crisp sound: "I feel that the content of this year's speech is a little fuller...... Well, more connotation. β
"Maybe that's what the headmaster really is. Thomas chuckled under his breath and didn't answer Hilda's question directly.
"Silence!" Zhang Yu's gentle voice sounded behind the two of them: "There are hundreds of wizards in this hall, all of whom are smarter than you...... I don't want any bad rumors to circulate among the teaching assistants. β
Hilda smiled dryly, raised her hand, and made a zipper motion to her mouth.
Thomas stared silently at the tall figure in the center of the hall.
The gaze is gloomy and the expression is deep.