"Today, I will explain how royal authority is established across the land." The knowledge Scholar Hyde was imparting today captured the interest of all the students.

"First, we must understand that maintaining a country necessarily relies on three pillars: population, power, and economy."

"Power, in turn, can be subdivided into three types: public security, military, and upper-tier combat strength."

"Public security is easy to understand - the patrol teams in villages and towns, the guards you see in daily life, all fall into this category."

"The military typically consists of various nobles' personal guards, knight orders, the country's direct legions, advisory spellcasting groups, and so on."

"Upper-tier combat strength - this is something fewer people know about." Scholar Hyde tapped the blackboard with a thin wooden stick.

"When the tier difference between supernatural Aspects exceeds three, it creates an overwhelmingly terrifying crushing effect."

"For example, when a third-tier knight clad in full plate armor charges, even if five hundred people form a dense phalanx, it will be easily pierced through, like a rolling stone crushing grass, with no possibility of resistance."

"When that third-tier knight swings his sword with full force, the whirling blade's cold gleam can instantly kill ordinary people within twenty meters, even if they're wearing iron armor, it's useless." Scholar Hyde described the knight's terrifying capabilities.

No wonder reaching the 'Knight' stage leads to recruitment by various countries, becoming the lowest rank of lord, the girl thought silently.

"Among you, some have already reached 'first-tier' and should understand this gap I'm describing." As he said this, many gazes converged on the golden-haired girl in the front row.

Iona (First-tier - Blazing Sun) was one of the rare supernatural practitioners who cultivated the 'Blazing Sun' Aspect. The resources required for this path were precious and scarce, something ordinary people typically didn't dare to aspire to.

"Teacher, aside from knights of the 'Castle' path, aren't there high-tier positions in other Aspects?" a commoner student asked curiously.

"Of course there are. Every 'Aspect' has upper-tier existences, but the probability of you encountering them is very small."

"For example, supernatural practitioners of the 'Snail Fish' Aspect are mostly found near lakes, marshes, and seashores. Those who cultivate the 'Mist Shadow' Aspect are often assassins, thieves, illusionists, tricksters, etc. Practitioners of the 'Dead Embers' Aspect are mostly gravediggers, bone assemblers, black sorcerers, and others who are shunned by society."

"How can we contact these positions? I mean, where do they learn from? Do they all figure it out themselves?" someone continued asking.

"There are some hidden organizations or schools that teach these secret methods and abilities."

"I know you're curious about how to find these organizations and schools. In fact, they're not far from us." Scholar Hyde rarely adopted a mysterious tone, raising a finger.

"Heh, the 'Candlefort School' I belong to is actually a similar organization, except we frequently appear in public view."

"Let me put it this way - such organizations and schools are quite strict about recruiting new members. Because certain resources are exceptionally precious, they're only willing to cultivate talented individuals." Hyde shook his head slightly.

"In a sense, I'm actually a failure. I never managed to break through to the 'Third-tier - Secret Word' position, and later turned to cultivating the 'Second-tier - Castle' scholar position instead."

"If it's the most outstanding among you, there should be hope to go to such places and contact the truly high-dimensional power and knowledge of this world." He slowly closed his eyes, stroking the white beard on his chest.

Afterward, the old man opened his eyes, his profound gaze slowly sweeping across the room.

"Viscount Xuefeng and I can jointly recommend one student each year to go to the Hidden Grove within Regas. There are many school organizations stationed there where you can contact a world unimaginable to ordinary people, with supernatural paths leading to Aspects beyond the fifth tier."

"However, that place is completely different from the outside world. You'll no longer have your current various identities, and if you die inside, no one will inquire because laws cannot constrain those powerful existences that transcend ordinary reason."

"Fortunately, even such powerful schools need fresh blood. They need to pass down knowledge, secret arts, and even certain beliefs. If you meet their preferences and requirements, you'll be accepted by these schools, becoming one of them, and transcending the mortal realm."

Finally, it's here, Iona thought as she looked at Scholar Hyde, suppressed excitement appearing in her eyes.

The reason she was willing to come to this remote city wasn't just because Viscount Xuefeng was her distant relative, but more because Scorchstone City had a slot that could recommend someone to the Mysterious Grove. Only there could she contact high-tier secret knowledge and have the opportunity to become a truly powerful supernatural being.

If she advanced beyond the fourth tier, even the Grand Duke of Regas would respect her and release her father from the dungeon. If she progressed further and became a fifth-tier existence, she could even influence this country's situation.

Other cities had similar recommendation slots, but these were often reserved for major nobles or special individuals, making them difficult to obtain. If her father hadn't encountered trouble, she could have gone to the Mysterious Grove this year, but now...

She had no choice but to live under someone else's roof in this backwater place. According to the pattern she understood, the next recommendation would come in another 5-6 months.

It wasn't just Iona - others among the students also looked at Scholar Hyde with eager anticipation. As for the dangers Scholar Hyde mentioned, nobody paid them any mind.

Where wasn't there danger? Even at home, one might be carried off by passing Tili Wolves. In this era, the average lifespan of ordinary people was just over thirty years, with truly elderly people being exceptionally rare.

Mysterious Grove... Mick clenched his fist, his nails digging into his palm, secretly swearing.

'I must go there. Big Brother Jello, this is why you sent me to Scholar Hyde, right? Yes, it must be.'

When Yero heard his teacher mention the Mysterious Grove, he was initially excited but soon became dejected. This wasn't the first time he'd heard this term, and his experiences over the past two years had made him understand that he was definitely no genius and would never get such an opportunity to go.

If it were me... Solyn straightened his posture, his eyes fixed directly on the old man on the platform, his heart surging with emotion.

'Father, I know you've always regretted not truly stepping across the threshold to the third tier. I will absolutely overcome this regret and walk the path you never reached.'

There should be Luminous Moon inheritance there... Sylutia thought of this point, feeling some expectation rise in her heart.

But everyone seems quite eager. The competition will probably be fierce.

The students each harbored their own thoughts, their somewhat relaxed mental states from this period becoming fervent once again.

Whether for their own futures, their families' expectations, exploring more possibilities, or seeing a broader world - this was their best choice.

Remaining an unknown nobody, or becoming famous throughout the land?

The answer had long been clear in their hearts.