Chapter 105 A Minor Incident in the Freshman Trial (2)
"Damn it! Then, what should I do next? It looks like my credits for this week will be deducted by 10%!"
"You should be happy if it's only 10%. Others are getting 15%. It's really great to have a whole day's extra food allowance than them."
Alfred patted Leonard on the shoulder and comforted him maliciously.
"Not good at all..."
"You deserve it. Also, you two are in the way. Can you go somewhere else to chat?"
Liliana looked at Leonard with disgust.
After stealing a glance at Alfred, she turned her head away sheepishly, trying her best to play the role of a tsundere.
Ella, who was following behind Liliana, hugged her schoolbag with both hands.
"Well, how should I put it? I also sympathize with Rockefeller-san."
Even after a few days, she was still a little timid when she spoke to Alfred and Leonard, like a timid cat.
"Then, Mr. Lespinas, would you like to..."
"I will cheer for you, Mr. Rockefeller, in spirit."
Ella clenched her fists and made a gesture of encouragement.
Because she looked so adorable, Alfred couldn't help but laugh.
Ella noticed that Alfred was laughing because of her, and she shyly hid beside Edward.
The relationship between the two of them had made rapid progress in the past few days. To an outsider like Alfred, they had become extremely good friends.
It was surprising to think that Edward seemed wary of Elaje when they first met.
Not long after all the students in Noren's class arrived, Michelle walked into the classroom with messy hair.
"Teacher, did you get up so early today? It's a little weird."
"Al-kun, what do you mean by this? It took me a lot of effort to get out of bed. You should thank me a little more."
Michelle made some incoherent complaints and handed over the information she had brought.
"I think you have all heard about the freshman trials, but that's what the senior students themselves said. In fact, the school will slightly adjust the prices of goods and various service fees within the academy starting this week.
As for the details, you can read the information yourself. "
Alfred took one from Reynard and glanced over it.
(It turns out that it’s not just about charging for meals.)
The prices of daily necessities have risen by 20% across the shopping streets.
Prices of school supplies or materials needed to complete assignments have increased by 20% to 50%, depending on the type of material.
Compared with the exaggerated content below, this part should be considered much more normal.
Things like desserts and snacks have doubled in price in the shopping district.
Luxury goods, or non-essential entertainment items in life, are three times the original amount.
The cost of hiring a dormitory maid to clean your room and wash your clothes has increased to five times the original price.
The school intends to use very tough measures to force the first-year students to be self-reliant and take care of their daily lives.
Alfred was fully capable of taking care of his daily life, so he didn't care too much.
The only trouble is that Emilia's favorite desserts and snacks have increased in price significantly.
The cost of feeding that greedy little dragon will increase again.
"Next is the commission from the student union."
Michelle waited until everyone had finished browsing the information before she brought up the next matter.
"The student union will issue many commissions in the future, ranging from helping to prepare food in the kitchen of the student cafeteria, cleaning the campus, cleaning public toilets, to handling official documents for the student union, serving as a librarian, etc.
The shop owners in the shopping street will also provide part-time jobs to students. Some tutors may also need assistants, so you can go and ask them yourself. "
Michelle added with a wicked smile.
"If you don't have enough credits, you'd better not lose face and find a temporary job."
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Time advances to lunch break.
After two classes full of complaints, Alfred and others had lunch together.
Rose also brought Cecilia and Aeril with her, along with everyone from Noren's class.
"Alfred, did you guys have an okay day today?"
After saying hello, Cecilia asked with a wry smile.
"Well... it's just so-so. The first class is with Hraban and Brunhilde's class. They have been complaining about the freshman trials, so Miss Margaret B. Copperfield has been working hard."
Thinking back to this morning's history lesson, Alfred shrugged helplessly.
Because history classes were not taken seriously, and Margaret herself was too gentle and weak.
Alfred and his friends, who sat at the back of the class for the entire class, could only hear the whispered complaints of students from the other two classes.
"I see... Junior Alfred, you all seem to be taking it easy. Especially you, junior Alfred, don't squander the credits you got at the beginning of the semester."
Cecilia put on the airs of a strict senior and warned seriously.
"Don't worry, senior sister, I have already found a place to work."
"Eh?"
Alfred didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt that Cecilia seemed a little lost.
"Is there any problem?"
"No, no. It's just that the student union is planning to organize a non-profit chamber of commerce in the college recently to encourage junior students to improve their skills after completing various experimental projects."
Cecilia coughed lightly and returned to her usual meticulous attitude.
"Because you should have already learned the lowest level of Romandy Extract, we plan to purchase high-quality Romandy Extract from first-year students in the name of the Student Union, and then sell it to senior students in need."
In this way, lower grade students can improve their knowledge and earn credits, while also saving time and credits for higher grade students who need to complete more complex projects.
Cecilia then added.
"But since you have already found a job, I think it is not necessary."
"Well... I think if you don't mind, maybe I can let Lily and the others try it. The finished extract they made in class is also very good. I think it can reach the level of B or even A."
Hearing Alfred say this, Cecilia turned her attention to the girls group including Liliana.