Chapter 641: Chapter 308: Undercurrents (Part 3) The complexity far surpasses Magic Potion Making and Alchemy, requiring mastery of multiple disciplines such as Rune Magic, Energy Conduction Theory, and Material Science. More importantly, Enchantment demands extremely high talent. An Apprentice without sufficient Spiritual Control precision cannot even successfully depict the most basic stable runes. And this ability of Spiritual Control is largely innate, difficult to significantly enhance through training later on. "But precisely because of the high difficulty, the generated Favor effect is stronger... if one can encounter a truly gifted student." Frederick recalled that chance encounter a few months ago, with that dark-haired young Teaching Assistant—Ron Ralph. He merely sat in on one lecture and demonstrated an astonishing level of comprehension. Even more commendable, he was able to pose insightful questions, reflecting a deep contemplation on the essence of Enchantment. "If he truly chooses to delve into the study of Enchantment..." Frederick couldn’t help but shake his head with a wry smile at this thought. Given Ron’s current status and achievements, does he really need to invest effort in Enchantment? In recent months, this young "Treasure-level Genius" has been in the spotlight in the Central Lands. Not only did he win the crown in the "Rainbow Ring" competition on Lance’s Memorial Day, but he also gained over a thousand Contribution Points with his original academic theories. What makes his peers most envious is his immense success in teaching. It is rumored that Ron’s courses are very popular among students, often exceeding classroom capacity. The students who attend his lectures unanimously hold him in high esteem. Such recognition and admiration are converted into a continuous stream of high-quality Favor feedback. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎 "I heard he has already discovered several students who are exceptionally talented." Frederick’s pace of packing his teaching materials slowed, with obvious envy in his eyes: "One of them has even entered the school’s key talent pool, being listed as a future seed training candidate." This level of achievement is a great honor for any teacher. To uncover and cultivate true geniuses not only brings immense Favor feedback but also serves as the best testament to one’s academic standing. In contrast, although Frederick has nurtured many qualified Enchanters over the years, truly talented students have been few and far between. This is also a major reason why he remains at the level of an ordinary Lecturer and can’t break into the core teaching circle. As he was immersed in these complex emotions, a heavier topic surfaced in his mind. Cassandra Tower Master is about to return. This news has been no secret within the Crystal Tower, with various related rumors and speculations swirling in the shadows. As a veteran teacher who has worked in the school for decades, Frederick has gleaned some unsettling information through his own channels. The reform about to be pushed by the Conquest Faction is likely to completely change the current management system of the Crystal Tower. The traditional Contribution Points system will run parallel to a new "Merit System," and academic evaluation standards will undergo major adjustments. Even more worrisome, those aging Wizards unable to produce sufficient academic results may face difficult choices. "External assignment to the Marginal School..." Frederick softly repeated the phrase that keeps many colleagues awake at night. On the surface, it’s to strengthen teaching support for marginal areas, but in reality, it’s a disguised form of exile. Wizards dispatched to those remote schools are ostensibly to fulfill the noble duty of "knowledge dissemination," cultivating more promising seeds for the Crystal Tower. But everyone knows well that such assignments often signify the substantive end of an academic career. The conditions at those marginal schools are rudimentary, and resources are scarce, fundamentally incapable of supporting high-level research work. The dispatched Wizards can only spend the rest of their professional lives there, gradually being forgotten by the mainstream academic circle. Frederick thought of his friends and distant relatives. Quite a few among them are lamenting over the impending reform. Some are frantically writing papers, hoping to elevate their academic prestige before the reform kicks in; Some are trying in various ways to seek shelter, hoping to avoid the fate of external assignment; Others simply begin considering early retirement, to preserve the last of their dignity. But no matter what strategy they take, in the face of the Conquest Faction’s powerful influence, these struggles seem weak and powerless. Cassandra Saint Manzhi, this legendary Great Wizard and current head of the Crown Clan. She represents not just individual will but also a major shift in the development direction of the entire Wizard Civilization. From a conservative and steady traditional route to a radically expansionist conquering path. The impact of this shift will be profound and all-encompassing, leaving no Wizard working in the Crystal Tower unaffected. "Perhaps... the status of Enchantment might rise even higher than it is now." Frederick tried to find a trace of solace in these gloomy prospects. Conquering the Otherworld requires a large amount of equipment and Enchantment Tools, which is precisely the specialty of Enchanters. From this angle, the importance of Enchantment will not decrease but might receive unprecedented emphasis. Those Wizards mastering advanced Enchantment techniques may very well become core talents in the new system. "But the prerequisite is to deliver sufficient actual results..."