Magic Academy's Bastard Instructor

Chapter 69: Conference [1]

Chapter 69: Conference [1]

The Academic Conference.

Held twice a year, this three-day, two-night event brought together scholars, researchers, and professionals.

The first day focused on presentations of new research findings. Most found it dull, except for the dedicated academics and researchers.

The second day was the highlight for many. It featured presentations of newly developed spells in the form of a thesis.

The third day shifted to alchemy and alchemical engineering. This day drew the interest of businesses, investors, and merchants.

Astrid, however, was committed to attending the entire event.

She especially valued the first day, even though it lasted only six hours. To her, it was just as important as the others.

The research presented often included advancements in medicine and studies in the medical field, which would undergo verification.

Astrid cared deeply about medicine. As the third in line for the throne, her chances of ruling were slim. But in the first place, she wasn't particularly keen on participating in the battle for succession.

Instead, she dreamed of establishing her own hospital and becoming a doctor one day.

She arrived at the auditorium, scanning the room filled with people in robes.

Many were renowned scholars she'd only seen in magazines—some burly older men, others handsome, mostly individuals in their mid-thirties.

Finding an empty seat near the middle, Astrid sat down and waited for the event to begin. 

Here, her status as a princess didn't matter. The attendees were mages and scholars who cared little for politics, focusing instead on the art and complexities of magic.

It was a great change of pace.

——Did you hear? Professor Edens's paper on Coalescent Theory is finally being published.

——About time. She's been working on that for a decade.

——Who cares about that? Did you see the schedule for tomorrow?

Astrid leaned back. For a moment, she allowed herself to imagine a future where she was one of them. 

Not a princess, but a scholar in the medical field, a doctor attending to patients and conducting research.

Flick—

All of a sudden, the lights dimmed, and a hush fell over the room. The event was about to begin.

Astrid's thoughts drifted to Professor Vanitas. He had told her he wouldn't attend until the third day, as he had other matters to handle.

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