Chapter 23: Enrollment
Meanwhile, on the other side, Su Luoheng had already completed the enrollment process.
He received two sets of school uniforms, a student handbook, a campus map, a dormitory key, and a series of daily necessities.
When it comes to student benefits, Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy never skimps.
Under the guidance of a senior student in the fourth year, Su Luoheng headed towards the freshmen dormitory area.
During the academy's enrollment period, any student assisting with the process could receive a daily allowance, so many students volunteered to help.
The senior guiding Su Luoheng was named Zhen Reqing.
True to his name, he was very enthusiastic, introducing the academy's details attentively along the way.
"Junior, take out your map. I'll show you how to use it first."
Zhen Reqing teased, "Our Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy covers a vast area. If you get lost, it won't be easy to find your way back."
"Okay, thank you, Senior Zhen."
Su Luoheng nodded with a smile and took out the map provided by the academy.
The so-called "map" was actually a round soul tool, showing how Sun Moon Empire's soul engineering technology was gradually transforming daily life in every little way.
"Junior, look at the button below the map device. Just press it gently, and the academy's map will project in front of you."
As he spoke, Zhen Reqing demonstrated, and sure enough, a projection appeared before them.
In the projection, the hexagonal layout of Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy appeared in front of them.
The hexagonal area seemed small, but it was actually the size of a medium-sized city. There were many buildings scattered throughout the academy, but even more open spaces.
"Our academy is mainly divided into three major areas: the teaching area, the dormitory area, and the experimental area. The largest of these is the experimental area, which takes up about two-thirds of the total space. In the center is the Illustrious Virtue Hall. Behind it is the teaching area, which has a total of twelve teaching buildings. The dormitory area is located behind the teaching area, and there are many facilities prepared for students…"
As Zhen Reqing continued his introduction, Su Luoheng tried to use his own map.
Compared to the detailed models and routes of the dormitory and teaching areas, the map of the experimental area was much rougher, only showing the main roads, with a large portion left blank. Naturally, there were corresponding buildings and routes there, but they weren't accessible to ordinary students.
Senior Zhen explained that these map devices were meant for students from grades one to six.
As for the Illustrious Virtue Hall, it was for the academy's teachers and more advanced areas. He speculated that it might unlock some parts of the Mingde Hall area.
"..."
Su Luoheng focused on a small red dot in the dormitory area and asked, "Senior Zhen, these two red dots should represent me, right?"
Zhen Reqing nodded and explained, "You're right, junior. This is the main function of the map device I wanted to highlight. As long as we are within the academy, it provides real-time positioning for us. Moreover, if you drag the red dot to your desired destination, it can also plan the route."
Upon hearing this explanation, Su Luoheng immediately understood!
Isn't this just a simplified version of GPS navigation? He was very familiar with this!
After a few tries, Su Luoheng quickly mastered the use of the map device.
After explaining the map device, Zhen Reqing continued to talk about matters for new students.
"Our academy's enrollment period lasts for half a month, and there are still three days left until the deadline. Once the enrollment ends, class placements will be arranged, and the classes will begin at the same time as other grades. Judging by the current situation, there may be close to a thousand first-year students this year. There will be at least thirty or more classes."
Su Luoheng suddenly asked, "Senior Zhen, when does the freshman assessment start, according to the admissions teacher?"
"Assessment?"
Zhen Reqing was momentarily stunned, then patted his head in realization and said, "You must be talking about the freshman class placement assessment, right? That is arranged for all the freshmen after the enrollment period ends. At that time, students will be divided into classes based on their assessment results. The classes are typically sorted starting from Class One. If a freshman demonstrates exceptional talent and reaches the level of a first-level Soul Engineer, they can directly enroll in the second year."
"Of course, such cases are rare—only about thirty to forty per year."
"Senior Zhen, when exactly will the assessment begin?"
"There's no need to worry about that, junior. The assessment will only start after all the freshmen have enrolled. The teachers will notify you when the time comes."
"..."
Zhen Reqing had not spent four years at the academy in vain; he could answer almost all of Su Luoheng's questions in detail.
From their conversation, Su Luoheng also learned many things.
For example, the freshman entry assessment, the year-end assessment, and the Soul Engineer Innovation Contest. The Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy organized these competitions, offering generous rewards to motivate the students.
Through these conversations, Su Luoheng gained a deeper understanding of the academy.
As they talked, Zhen Reqing led Su Luoheng to the dormitory area. Looking around, he saw that the area was filled with tall buildings. At a glance, there seemed to be more than a dozen dormitory buildings, each at least forty meters high, except for some two-story villas that looked extremely luxurious based on their exterior decorations.
Soon enough, they stopped in front of one of the tall buildings.
"This is your freshman dormitory," said Zhen Reqing. "During the time before classes start, you can rest here in the dormitory or explore the campus to familiarize yourself with the surroundings. Our academy has quite a few rare items that you won't find easily even in the Sun Moon Empire. Just remember not to get lost and mix up this building with others."
"Thank you, Senior Zhen, but how are the dormitories assigned at our academy?"
"In our academy, all dormitories from the first to fifth years are two-person rooms. Each time you move up a grade, you get reassigned to a different dormitory, although you can choose to keep your old one. Once you reach the level of a fifth-level Soul Engineer, you are eligible to apply for a private dormitory, which is in one of those shorter dormitory buildings that are around twenty meters high."
"As for..."
At this point, Zhen Reqing paused, casting an envious glance toward the villa area in the distance.
"As for those dormitories, they are reserved for the students of Illustrious Virtue Hall. It's said that every villa is meticulously decorated and equipped with a full set of auxiliary cultivation soul tools. It's rumored that cultivating there for just one day is more than twice as effective as outside."
It was evident from Zhen Reqing's tone that ordinary students highly coveted entry into Illustrious Virtue Hall.
"Illustrious Virtue Hall..."
Su Luoheng also looked toward the villas, but his gaze was filled with determination. He was confident that he would make it into Illustrious Virtue Hall, and for him, it was far from being the ultimate goal.