NOVPUBThroughout the Southern Continent,
being a Platinum Level Card Maker brings significant prestige.
Even when aspiring to observe the Slabs owned by some allied countries, they may agree without any conditions!
Because this is no longer a test for students or juniors, but a way of networking or investment with potential card makers.
After all, no one would dislike getting to know a human card maker with the potential to create an Orange Epic Card.
"So, if I make an Orange Epic during the Registered Card-maker Examination, will I be rated as Platinum Level?"
Lanci murmured.
At the same time, he began to wonder if this means he could take advantage of Dean Loren once he gets back to school?
Although he is not particularly good at creating [Wind] Magic Cards.
But access to the Slabs means academic credits and vacations.
He just wanted to try and get a feel for observing the Slabs, as preparation for evaluating the [Original Slabstone-Sealing] in the future.
"No. According to the theoretical score range, even if you make an Orange Epic, you might not be ranked as Platinum Level. The chances are high that you would still be a Gold-level Card Maker with many promotion points left… The reason you jumped right to Platinum Level with a single Epic card is because that card’s overall score achieved a maximum in the artistic aspect, which allowed you to surpass directly the line of promotion to Platinum Level."
As Lawrence answered Lanci’s question, he gestured numbers in the air with his fingers to illustrate Lanci’s approximate score.
The detailed scores displayed on these backend terminals, were not allowed to be disclosed according to regulations, as he was the chief examiner.
But subtly hinting Lanci should not be a big problem.
They’re all from Hutton Kingdom.
Lanci nodded in silence, just staring at Lawrence’s hand, quietly listening to Lawrence speak.
"However, Lanci, Card Makers above Gold Level need to go through tedious inspections by the Magician Card Association headquarters to finally confirm the ranking, and also to create and award you the Platinum Level Card accessories, licenses, and other items."
Lawrence further explained.
The normal promotion process for Platinum Level Card Makers involves another extremely difficult qualifying examination.
While Lanci’s non-standard direct ranking can skip the Platinum Level promotion examination, the corresponding procedures and face-to-face audits are inevitable.
"Because of a serious incident in the Northern Continent where a top Card Maker from Rebirth Church infiltrated the top tier of the Cardmaker’s Association, the review process for Platinum and Magic Crystal Levels has become very strict since then."
"Here at our Ichrite branch, our highest authority can only initially give you a provisional Gold Level ranking, which will be sent to your address within three working days."
"So, unofficially speaking, you are currently considered a ’provisional Platinum Level’, even though no one would really treat you as Gold Level."
Lawrence and Lanci stood on the stairs. The figures cast hazy shadows on the transparent steps, and their voices echoed faintly in the air.
"Thank you, Mr. Lawrence."
After listening to Lawrence’s explanation, Lanci thanked him.
Lawrence implied that he was far different from Gold Level.
However, to become a real Platinum Level, a great deal of paperwork and waiting time is still needed.
Lanci hadn’t thought about reaching the anomalous Platinum Level in one step.
Simply because the priority and discount power of Platinum Level, alone, is far from what a Gold Level Card Maker enjoys.
More so, Platinum Level and Magic Crystal Level Cardmakers also have a stake in the high-level meetings of the Card-making Association.
Becoming a Platinum Level Card Maker signifies real fame.
You may receive commissions from major nobles in your own or other countries. Just hanging a Card Maker’s License in a large corporation can garner a hefty regular remuneration.
Similarly, you would be invited as an honored guest to major events and banquets such as those held by the South Continental Kingdom Union Council.
If possible, Lanci hopes to pass the certification before he goes to the Northern Continent.
Otherwise, if any trace is left and it leads to misunderstandings, it may be hard to clarify later.
"Mr. Lawrence, how long does this audit process usually take?"
Lanci couldn’t help but ask.
"The average period is three months, and for special cases like yours, where the Card Maker level leaps so much in one step, it could well exceed six months. In fact, the mysterious disappearance of Duke Magaya once led the Association to suspect he might have a propensity for desertion, even such absurd rumors began to circulate… saying that Duke Migaya Alansar himself might be a Bishop of the Rebirth Church… So, the headquarters will be particularly strict in its examination of Hutton Kingdom…"
Lawrence’s voice gradually reduced, he seemed to touch on some hidden matters and rumors that disrespected the Duke, so his speech became increasingly succinct,
"But most of these voices are just other countries that have never been friendly with the Hutton Kingdom stirring up trouble, so you don’t need to worry. They won’t go so absurd as to create fake news that Lanci Welfort is also a Rebirth Church Bishop behind the scenes, in order to obstruct your review for the Platinum Level Card Maker title."
On the floating stairs, the two chatted while descending.
Lawrence clearly felt very angry about those unscrupulous journalist media.
He had had a long-term dealings with Duke Magaya.
Saying that this kind-hearted Duke is a Bishop is complete nonsense.
The only thing that surprised Lawrence about Duke Magaya was the time when Duke Magaya sheltered the Demon Race and married a Demon wife.
"Although the headquarters’ examination is becoming stricter, please rest assured that our Ichrite branch will do as much of the paperwork for you as possible, and work together with the Magic Engineering College to handle it for you. We’ll try our best not to cause you any inconvenience."
Lawrence smiled and added to Lanci.
The Ichrite Card Making Association and the Magic Engineering College have been cooperating all year round, and they are very familiar with each other.
Lawrence clearly remembered that Lanci’s application information stated Ichrite Magic Academy
Believing that when he passes the good news to Professor Bolao of the Magic Engineering College today, the professors of the entire college will be quite pleased and won’t be able to stop overnight with excitement.
"…"
Lanci wanted to say something but hesitated.
If he were an outstanding student of the Magic Engineering College, then the teachers there would surely be proud of him.
But… he was from the Sage Academy.
He hadn’t really interacted with the Magic Engineering College at all.
The only intersection might have been during the entrance examination when he helped the Magic Engineering College find a security flaw in the Artificial Shadow World start terminal, prompting Professor Bolao and his research team from the Magic Engineering College to come and repair it overnight.
"Wouldn’t I be… troubling the teachers at the Magic Engineering College?"
Lanci said a bit awkwardly. 𝚗ovp𝚞b.𝚌om
