The Sovereign Dragon Ring

Episode 54

"Hrm, there are three statues in the main hall that are each sold for 1,500 gold pieces?" Austoni [Ao'Si'Tuo'Ni], a manager at the Proulx Gallery, stared at the note in astonishment. After flipping through the biographical details of the sculptor, Linley, he could not help but be more amazed. "These three were made by Linley, and he was only fifteen?"

The sculptural world was clearly like a pyramid.

The entire Sacred Alliance only had five or six master-level sculptors standing at the peak of this field, and perhaps a hundred or so expert sculptors. From this, one could imagine how rare these experts were. Usually, a person who could be called a 'sculptor' was someone who had an understanding of life and whose skill in this art was such that he could instill this understanding into his sculptures. Only then would their sculptures have a special aura.

A fifteen-year-old expert sculptor?

All except for the never happened!

"And this fellow Linley is a student at the Ernst Institute?" Austoni grew increasingly surprised. The Ernst Institute was the number one magus academy in the entire Yulan continent. “And he's a fifth grader? A fifteen-year-old student from fifth grade? "

Austoni took a cold breath.

The genius!

"Even if these three statues were only worth a thousand gold, based on the age of the sculptor himself, the true value of these statues would definitely be several times greater. “Austoni became very sure of this.

For a fifteen year old sculptor to be able to produce a sculpture at this rate meant that the value of his artwork would be exponentially greater.

For this fifteen-year-old sculptor to also be a student at the Ernst Institute meant that he was a genius amongst geniuses. Again, this will double the value of the sculpture.

“Sore this, I'll go to Ernst Institute. It has been quite some time since the Proulx Gallery has registered a new expert sculptor among our ranks. "Austoni made a decision. Based on the fact that all three of his sculptures had taken a high price, Linley had clearly proven his worth.

He was fully qualified to be invited to have his statues displayed in private rooms in the halls of experts.

That afternoon too.

A horse carriage stopped outside the main gate of the Ernst Institute. It was the Austoni and the two guards. Arriving at the main gate, Austoni issued his identity showing himself as the manager at the Proulx Gallery. The Ernst Institute actually deployed one of their own guards to escort him.

In the teaching area for fifth graders at the Ernst Institute.

"Mr . Austoni, this was the place where most of the instructors for the magi of the fifth rank gathered. Smiling, the guard pushed the door open. Right now, around ten magi were here, chatting and laughing. In order to qualify to teach a magi of the fifth rank, one would be a magi of the seventh rank or perhaps even the eighth rank. ”

When the door opened, the magi who had this high standing turned to look.

"Gentlemen, this is Sir. The Austoni of the Proulx Gallery. He has some business he wants to ask you for help. "Said the escort with respect.

Magi all nodded calmly.

The Proulx Gallery has numerous branches in all the kingdoms and empires of the Yulan continent, and has amazing power and influence. Thus, even the arrogant and haughty magi would be quite friendly when dealing with the Proulx Gallery.

"Milords magi's. "Austoni said with a smile. "I'm here looking for a student named Linley?"

"Linley?"

“You can forget the earth element instructor. This fellow Linley, in the past three months, has only shown his face twice in our earth element class. "A mustachioed old man said sadly. "But Linley attended almost every single wind element class. ”

Another bearded elder said with a smile, "I'm wind element instructor Linley. I am quite knowledgeable about him. If you have any questions, you can ask me. ”

Austoni nodded. "A month ago, Linley brought three statues to the Proulx Gallery. His statues already had the majesty of an expert. Based on the price taken this month, we have determined that Linley is qualified to display his sculptures in a private booth in the hall of experts. So, I came to give her a gift with the silver witch. ”

"A private room?"

The magi were all amazed.

These arrogant and haughty magi were all quite knowledgeable in terms of sculptures. They all knew that it was extremely difficult to carve a physically perfect sculpture, let alone a sculpture with a special aura or essence. To have a private booth in the Proulx Gallery was the dream of countless sculptors.

"Are you sure it was Linley? This Linley person was usually quite diligent and hardworking in his studies. And he's only fifteen. "Wind element structure Linley, who had silver hair, the white-robed old man said in disbelief.

Austoni smiled. “This goes beyond the question. In the Proulx Gallery, we recorded all of Linley's biographical data. And, based on our data, he came to the Proulx Gallery at the Yale young master's company. ”

The magi nodded.

And then, they all started talking amongst themselves excitedly. One of the two best geniuses of the Ernst Institute was actually an expert sculptor as well. For a magus genius to be able to secure a private booth in the Proulx Gallery was something that rarely happened even within a thousand years.

Naturally, these magi were all amazed.

"Milords magi, can you guys tell me where Linley is?" Ask Austoni.

It was silver-haired, the white-robed elder said, "Linley lives in the 1987 dormitory. ”

"Former 1987?" Hearing this, Austoni will be heading there soon.

The silver-haired, white-robed elder continued, “But please wait. Even though Linley was living in a dormitory in 1987, I happen to know that three weeks ago, he left school for training. So, unfortunately, I'm afraid you came here at no cost. ”

"training?" Austoni.

Austoni knew very well that magi from the fifth and sixth rank were qualified to engage in real-world field training. The Ernst Institute also strongly encouraged this practice.

Austoni could only sigh.

He had not expected that despite rushing to the Ernst Institute so enthusiastically, this would be the end result.

“Then milords magi, I'll go. "Austoni bowed respectfully. The magi nodded casually at him, signifying acceptance, and no longer heeded it. They all started chatting excitedly amongst themselves.

"I don't imagine that this kid Linley is so tough …"

All of these Magi instructors could not stop praising Linley who, without anyone knowing, was able to qualify to have a private booth at the Proulx Gallery.