Azeroth Shadow Trail

  Chapter 1228 324. My name is Tan Reed, an ordinary art student. If I fail the entrance exam, I will .

   "Let go of me!"

  Tandreed, who was dragged into the carriage by Fina like a chicken, yelled.

   This twelve-year-old boy seems to have some dignity as a man, and he doesn't like being treated so disrespectfully by his violent sister in front of his family.

   But the question is, with his talent for what he can do, how can he be the opponent of Sister Wei Li?

   He struggled constantly, but he couldn't get rid of Fenna's slender but powerful arms like iron tongs. He was lifted in mid-air, and after several minutes, he finally gave up the struggle.

   "Okay, Fina, put your brother down, what does this look like!"

   Mrs. Jinjian reprimanded, and finally he was put back on the ground in Tan Reid's eyes as if he was saved, but Fenna was very dissatisfied. The stupid warrior folded his arms, snorted, and said:

   "Your brother is much more fun than you. You stupid boy who can't afford to play, do you want to cry for Catherine's mother?"

   "I hate you! Stupid Fina."

  Tan Reid blushed, while sorting out the clothes he finally got together today, he complained dissatisfiedly, but he was still far from crying.

   That is, Fina's nonsense, as Dai Lin's youngest son, he also went out to sea with the boat, no matter how bullied he is, he can't really cry.

   However, Tanrid did not come to Tol Barad just today.

   He came here a few days ago, because there is a pirate governor mother who has a good relationship with Dean Blue Moon, so this guy who walked through the back door was allowed to enter Narthalas Academy for a few days in advance to "investigate".

   But Dean Lanyue is Dean Lanyue in the end. Compared with her disciples, her bottom line as an educator is so high.

   And Narthas College adheres to the ancient rules, and will not easily bow to power, so Mrs. Catherine's personal relationship can only help her youngest son to get to this point.

   As an art freshman who wants to study the arts of the Elf Empire, Tan Reed has to pass a rigorous exam today before being admitted to Nar'Thalas Academy.

   This made Tan Reid somewhat uneasy at this time.

   He was about to report to his mother what he had seen in the college these few days, but suddenly found that there was an "outsider" in the spacious carriage that was supposed to be only the Proudmoore family.

   "Mr. Black?"

  Tan Reid sorted out his carefully selected bow tie, and brushed the elf robe he had modified by himself. He looked curiously at the big pirate Black, who was standing by the window, wearing a very dark and evil robe.

   He said in amazement:

   "Why are you here?"

   "Why can't I be here? My little Tanreid."

  Blake wore the full-covering hood of the Corruptor's vestment, and even spoke with a wicked voice because of the magic filter. He laughed twice, pointed to the row of ribbons and badges on his chest, and said:

   "As the founder and current Grand Master of the Warlock School of Nar'Thalas College, I have every reason and right to be here today.

   Don't look at my notoriety outside, my little friend, I'm the only high-level academy with real power in Nar'Thalas Academy.

  I mean, if you **** me off, even if you pass today's exam, I have a hundred ways to 'voluntarily' drop you out."

   He glanced at Tan Reed, shook his head again, and said:

   "Of course, I will not use this power casually, and the rigorous academic dean Aria Lanyue will not allow me to deal with a new student so openly.

   But. I'm a warlock after all, and we take pride in our conspiracy. "

   These words made Tan Reid blink, and he seemed to sense that the guy in front of him had something to say.

  Is this the legendary "open bribe solicitation"?

   Before Tanreid Proudmoore's thoughts were scattered, Lady Catherine, who was sitting on the sofa drinking tea, shook her head, summoned her youngest son to her side, and said to Black:

   "Okay, Lord Black, don't scare my little son, I invited you to come here today to ask for your wisdom to give my son a few more chances and possibilities to pass the entrance exam.

   is not for you to contaminate his young mind. "

   "Hu Hu Hu"

   Black let out a grin that fit the somber image of Warlock, and said to Tanred:

   "Of course, I will guide him with my heart, after all, you have paid a 'expensive' price for it."

"Mother!"

   Hearing the strange tone of the stinky pirate when he said the word price, Tan Reid looked at his mother worriedly.

   He really thought that Lady Catherine had made some deals with the smelly pirates in order to pass her exams.

   Mrs. Catherine glared at her eldest son, who was very disobedient. She did not continue to explain, so as not to make the description worse, she simply changed the subject, patted the younger son on the shoulder, and said to the eldest son who was addicted to playing cross-dressing:

   "The entrance exam is still a few hours away, let's not waste any more time, let's start now."

   "Okay, let's stop having fun, let's get down to business."

  Black coughed a few times, walked to Tan Reid, and said to his stinky brother who was staring at him:

   "Let me take a look at the works you have prepared in advance for the art exam, as well as the description of your works and your research paper on the erudition field you are best at.

   These conditions must have been told to you before, right? "

   "Well, I'm all ready."

   Tan Reid confidently took out a huge portrait from his luggage, and took out two carefully prepared explanations and papers.

   For artistic things, Blake is not very good at evaluating things. After all, he is not an artistic person, but there is also Mrs. Golden Sword, the real elves of the thousand-year-old family of Quel'dore.

   As we all know, the artistic taste of the elves of Quel'Thalas is in the same line as the taste of the upper elves of the elf empire, and it is not a problem for her "little mother" to identify the paintings.

  Blake mainly read Tanread's research papers.

  As a poor fellow who has been required by Dean Lanyue to do thesis with extremely high standards all the year round, Black is absolutely strong in this regard, and it is basically a rookie to teach a rookie like Tan Reed who has to take the basic entrance exam.

   "Wow, the painting is really good!"

   When Mrs. Golden Sword opened the painting drawn by Little Tan Reed herself, the stupid warrior who was drinking fruit wine suddenly exclaimed, and she said:

   "Although I don't understand it, I think it's great! The key is this momentum! What I want is this momentum, and I even saw an elf who looked a lot like me in the words."

   She turned to look at Tan Reid.

   The smelly brother of the smelly brother scratched his head embarrassedly and said:

   "That's really you, Fina.

  This picture is based on the battle that took place in Stormsong Valley, and I feel that as a member of the Proudmoore family, I have to use my own hands to record the events that happened in my country.

   Not only you, but also Jaina and her father in that painting.

   and those who are rumored to have appeared on the battlefield. "

"its not right."

  Fina quickly discovered the problem. She pointed to the center of the war oil painting in front of her, which took into account both realism and appropriate artistic exaggeration.

she says:

   "The protagonist in that battle was not old Daelin, in fact, Captain Black."

   "Cough, let him draw like that."

  Black, examining Tanread's paper, waved his hand and said:

   "I can't expect a little Kul Tiras painter to use a pirate as the subject of his painting, he's willing to let me 'appear', I'm already very moved.

   However, this is also the problem with this painting.

  You lack the authenticity in the artwork.

   As far as I know, because there are relatively few colleges applying for the art academy in this opening ceremony, Dean Lanyue will personally serve as the examiner, and the former magic prince, His Excellency Farodis, will serve as her deputy.

   These two were highly artistic figures during the Elf Empire period.

   Obviously, this little blemish will give you points. "

"what?"

   Hearing Black's words, Tan Reid was obviously more nervous.

   "Don't scare him, Blake."

   Mrs. Jinjian really admired the brushwork and composition of the painting in front of her. She admired every part of the painting, holding her arms in a battle posture like a royal sister, rubbing her smooth chin, and said:

   "It's true that there are many flaws, but for a twelve-year-old to draw it like this without the help of others, it's a testament to the talent of Tin Reid in this area.

   And he is human, and his future cannot be measured by the requirements of the elves.

   In my opinion, there is no problem with this painting passing the exam. "

   The approval from the little mother made Tan Reed let out a sigh of relief, and then the idiot's violent sister walked behind him again, grabbed his ear and said:

   "Draw me a majestic portrait too, my stinky brother, I'm going to hang it in my cabin."

   "Okay, as long as you don't bully me."

  Tan Reid shrugged, smiled and agreed to Sister Smelly's request.

He looked at Black in front of him again. Because of the hood of the pirate, Tan Reid couldn't see the expression of the pirate, but from Black's constantly moving fingers, he could guess that the situation of this paper should not be too bad. it is good.

   "Preliminary Exploration and Research on the Mechanical Gnome Civilization in Tiragarde Sound", this topic is very good, for laymen, they are easily attracted by races they have never heard of.

   And this is a necessary skill to be a respected polymath. "

  Blake finished reading the paper, picked up the magic pen again, and made corrections on the paper, and said without looking up:

   "But the various arguments you cited in your thesis did not post specific sources, nor did they have accompanying literature materials, which is not in line with the rigorous academic spirit of Nassaras College.

  Secondly, the research process of this paper is a bit brief. Although the logic is smooth, it lacks the necessary detailed materials to prove some of your views on the mechanical gnome civilization.

   To put it simply, this paper lacks something “explicit”, and it is difficult to attract the attention of the examiners.

   Finally, your grammar. "

  The pirate shook his head and said:

   "By human standards, Tanreid's grammar is outstanding for his age, but this is very crude for the elves who are very formalistic, especially the Highborne.

   In their words, 'the art of speaking of the hillbilly'.

   However, this is not a big problem.

After you enter the Academy of Arts, there will be someone to teach you this aspect, you have to complete the Thalassian, Old Thalassian and the variant Thalassian of Quel'dorei and Kaldorei within three months of learning. "

   Having said this, Blake stopped the pen in his hand, glanced at the frustrated Tanread, and said:

   "What's the matter? Why are you showing such an expression?"

   "I'm running out of time."

  Tan Reid bowed his head in disappointment and said:

   "It's impossible to rewrite a paper in a few hours. I guess I'm hanging this time. Maybe I'll be disappointed, but I won't give up!"

  The little prince raised his head and waved his fist, his eyes lit up and said:

   "I've been observing in Nar'Thalas College these few days, and I've seen their distinctive teaching style, and in the library I've seen the only copies of documents that really come from the imperial era 10,000 years ago.

  Although it was hard to read, the knowledge really fascinated me, and I once wondered if my mother sent me to this pirate den was the right choice.

   But I've decided now.

  I had to complete my upbringing and my studies here, and this is the only place that can help me become the best explorer, scholar and archaeologist.

   I like the knowledge of the past, I'm not as brave as Sister Fenna, not as smart as Jaina, and not as great as Drake, but I think

  I have also found my ideal and my future! "

   This confident statement moved Mrs. Catherine very much.

   She stroked her younger son's blond hair with a very satisfied smile.

  The life of a boy is destined to be difficult, but it is definitely the most perfect growth state to find a lifetime of hobbies and career ideals at a young age.

   "Well, although what you said was very uplifting, I don't think it's necessary to give up like this."

  Black took out a pocket watch in the style of a mechanical dwarf, put it in front of his eyes, and said to Tan Reid:

   "There are still two hours and 27 minutes before the entrance examination. I have circled the parts of your paper that need to be revised. As for the missing references, it is indeed a big trouble.

   But luckily, Lady Catherine has paid, so I'll give you this. "

   There was a sound of "bang", and a thick stack of books was placed on the table by Black. He said to Tan Reid:

   "Good luck to you boy, I just finished compiling this set of "Azeroth Geography", which contains a brief history of the civilization of mechanical gnomes and my exploration of Mechagon Island.

   You won't find any more detailed literature in this world. "

  Blake picked up the magic pen, wrote a line on a sticky note, and finally signed his name, handed it to Tan Reid, and said:

   "Now, I personally authorize you to cite my classics to flesh out your dissertation for two hours, enough time for you to revise and get a high score."

   "Thank you, Mr. Black!"

  Tan Reid jumped up from the sofa, and he wanted to continue talking happily, but was interrupted by the pirates.

   This guy said in a vicious voice:

"You don't have to thank me, thank Mrs. Catherine, but we can only help you this time. After you enter the academy, you will have to rely on yourself. Natharas Academy, it is a place where strength is paramount, and it is difficult for the weak to be there. out.

All right.

  You continue your research, I am going to attend the opening ceremony. "

  Blake looked at the time, stretched out his hand to hold his girlfriend Sefir's wrist, he glanced at Fenna, and said:

   "Are you going? You can get on the podium."

   "If you don't go, there are a bunch of smart people there. What am I doing as a soldier?"

   Fina snorted and said:

   "I'm going to stay here to urge my stinky brother's stinky brother to complete this thesis, he is a rare 'art seed' in the Proudmoore family.

   This family has produced too many warriors, commanders and captains.

  This family's history is full of violence and conquest, and it's time for a little more literary embellishment to let its fame spread around the world in a more artistic way.

   I can also proudly declare to others that my little brother is not a weakling.

   His power is not in swords or magic, but he is destined to be great with me and Jaina! "

   (end of this chapter)