Transcendent Dawn

Cecilia is very outgoing.

After his conversation with her, Su Lu has learned about the overall situation of the Green Tree Castle Laboratory.

It covers several dozen hectares, divided across different sections within Green Tree Castle City. With more than seven thousand employees, the entire city almost serves it – it’s an impressive operation indeed.

Even more, Su Lu found out that these are just the ‘outer layers’ of the lab!

The true core of the Green Tree Castle Laboratory undoubtedly takes on a lot of mysterious research tasks.

Of course, those aren’t something that he can look into at the current moment.

The management system isn’t a one-person show. Instead, it uses a joint committee as the main body to oversee research progress and unified resource scheduling.

This committee, nicknamed the ‘Green Tree Council,’ consists of nine seats, each held by a distinguished scientist.

For example, Professor Sleydon Watt, the chief instructor in charge of electrical research, occupies the ninth seat! He wields enormous power, virtually managing everything within this institute.

“Surprisingly…in our lab, lots of old traditions are preserved, like the title of the ‘ninth seat’ …”

While parking her car, Cecilia grumbled, “Don’t you think this is awkward? As if we’re still in a medieval magic academy!”

‘Muggle!’

With a mental label tagged on her, Su Lu chuckled, “I don’t see a problem with that… By the way, will I have a chance to meet this ‘ninth seat’?”

“How could that be possible?”

Cecilia rolled her eyes, pulling a ‘you’re dreaming’ face, “I understand your curiosity. Professor Watt is a famous scholar in the Federation and has published influential papers. He even has followers from the Chris Empire across the ocean… but he’s very busy. Unless you’re promoted in the future, it’s unlikely you will meet him. Now, I’m going to introduce you to our professor William. He was the one who decided to hire you!”

She hinted subtly that Professor William has great power. Whether to hire or fire someone in their team, it all comes down to his word.

“Such a pity…”

Despite verbalizing his disappointment, Su Lu wasn’t disappointed at all. Instead, he felt a bit relieved.

He was slightly uneasy about the thought of having to play tricks in front of an occupational person who appears to be an [Arcane].

“Professor William is the head of our team…specializing in electric current information research.’

Cecilia was introducing Su Lu while leading him into a huge building. “Electrical Research Institute, Information Technology Building!”

After taking a glance at the nameplate, Su Lu memorized it quietly.

Upon entering, the slightly burnt smell of the air took him by surprise.

Following Cecilia, he walked along a quiet corridor. Occasional peeps through the window revealed vaguely familiar electronic components, stirring up a feeling of recognition.

It felt identical to when he visited the laboratory during high school and college in his previous life.

Inside an office at the end of the Information Building,

William Jessel appears to be around forty to fifty years old, with bright eyes and abundant energy.

He’s a typical Roman, with blond hair and blue eyes. Upon seeing Su Lu enter, his face stiffened slightly, “Su Lu! Su Lu Pottery! You’re late!”

“I’m sorry… I had some family business!”

After calculating the time, Su Lu felt a bit embarrassed – he initially intended not to come at all.

“I’ve read your paper; it’s pretty good. But here, we need more than just ‘pretty good’! ”

William scrutinized Su Lu judiciously before clapping his hands. A young man entered the room, and upon realizing that he had been summoned, he stumbled over his words, “Professor… you were looking for me?”

“Andrew, you and Su Lu just checked in today. I need to assess your capabilities.”

With a glance from William, Cecilia took Su Lu and Andrew to a conference room, “Prepare for a test, both written and practical. Any questions?”

So this means… an inspection? Slated for return if found unsatisfactory?

Indeed, it’s very strict. To start with a show of authority on the first day itself.

Su Lu sat down with a poker face, looking at the exam Cecilia had brought.

Alright, it’s not too hard, mostly at the level of high school physics from his previous life, albeit some rules are different, and some topics go a bit deeper.

But to him, who has [Basic Physics LV4], it’s nothing special. He started writing swiftly and finished quickly, then moved on to the practical operation.

‘Huh? This Su Lu…

William reviewed the results and noticed a look of surprise on his face as he watched Su Lu execute the practical task, “His understanding of electricity is profound…”

At that moment, electricity had just been discovered, and research was still at a relatively early stage.

The ‘talent’ Su Lu had shown stood out.

“Ahh!”

On the other side, Andrew looked at the wire and components in his hand that had short-circuited and sparked, his face taking on a desolate expression,

“Professor…”

“Enough.”

William nodded seriously, “I’ve got an understanding of your capabilities. Su

Lu, you can be an assistant researcher! As for Andrew…”

His lips moved, and seeing Andrew on the verge of tears, he finally held back from dealing the killing blow, “We do need a general assistant in the lab…” “I’ll do it, I’m willing to do it!” Andrew immediately nodded eagerly.

His grades weren’t outstanding. If he hadn’t taken advantage of attending a local university, he wouldn’t have had a chance.

The benefits of the Green Tree Castle Laboratory were good. Even as an assistant responsible for cleaning the lab, it’s far better than many companies outside.

Therefore, he definitely chose to stay here.

“Excellent, you will start work tomorrow!”

With a cool turn, William ordered, “Cecilia, you’re in charge of their settling in! ”

“Yes, Professor!”

After respectfully seeing Professor William off, Angie appraised Su Lu from head to toe, “Who would have thought…you’re pretty impressive, being able to be an assistant researcher from the get-go!”

In their institute, the members were categorized into general assistant, assistant researcher, researcher, and professor.

Among these, the professor was responsible for a project or a team.

Cecilia was a researcher under William. Actually, there could be subtleties among the researchers, but it wasn’t necessary.

Below the researchers were the assistant researchers, responsible for following up on projects, recording experiments, and given the opportunity to gain practical experience if the researcher was too busy or not available for some unimportant research.

The condition of the general assistants was the direst, almost fulfilling the role of janitors, doing the dirty, heavy and tiring work, basically without any chance for promotion, but it is possible to be promoted to the assistant researchers.

“Not at all…”

After responding modestly, Su Lu, together with Andrew, followed Cecilia to complete the paperwork.

The Green Tree Castle Laboratory provided good welfare, as his current position, he could earn a weekly salary of two gold dragons, and…free food and accommodation.

When he saw his own single-room dormitory, which even included a washroom, Su Lu felt relieved.

Finally, he had some personal space and didn’t have to worry about running into weird roommates like Sean anymore..