High School of Demon Hunting

Chapter 2407: Chapter 628: Bonus Points

What Zheng Qing referred to as ’plus points’ are a special type of ’bonus credits’.

Essentially, it differs from basic credits and still belongs to the category of bonus credits. However, because they are comparatively hard to acquire, they hold similar power to basic credits in certain aspects—this aspect specifically pertains to situations where students are unable to earn enough basic credits due to various reasons, allowing them to use ’plus points’ to deduct credits from non-required and specialized elective courses.

Such as electives like Blood Race Emblem Studies and Werewolf Totem Studies that are available school-wide.

”Do you have a lot of plus points?” The Upper House Member from the Moon Council tweaked the round ears of the plush bear in her arms.

”It’s alright,” the young cost student coughed modestly, handing over another piece of parchment nearby: ”For now, these are all I can think of...”

The writing on the paper was somewhat sloppy, with lots of smudges and amendments. The witch had to carefully distinguish to see clearly what he had written.

”You have a cat living in your heart; even your handwriting seems like it was scratched out by cat claws.”

The Upper Senator unapologetically mocked, then proceeded to read aloud word by word: ”Assistant of Montreya Laboratory (Bloodline Research and Advanced Magic Script Analysis), plus one point; Campus Cup Hunting Competition finals, plus one point; Qualification as a cost student (one point annually, total two points); Title of Magic Wand Great Arcana (World), one point annually, total two points; Merlin Medal (Copper Medal plus one point, Gold Medal plus three points); Officially registered Hunting Team (completed tasks assigned by the Alliance) plus two points... That’s it?”

She looked up at the boy, appearing quite disappointed.

Zheng Qingyuan thought she would praise him a couple of times.

”It’s already quite a lot!” He couldn’t help defending himself: ”I thought it over carefully, there’s no one else in the class who can earn as many plus points as I do... not in Jiuyou Academy, not even the entire First University.”

”Indeed.”

Jiang Yu, who was also looking through Zheng Qing’s listed items, confirmed with certainty: ”Neither the Merlin Medal nor the Great Arcana title are achievements a regular student can attain.”

Zheng Qing scratched his head, only remembering that this year’s absolution task outlined by the Alliance was missed by Jiang Yu due to her going home, so she coincidentally lost out on accruing points.

Two points, equivalent to credits for a magical zoology course.

This left him feeling quite apologetic.

Since back at the tavern, it was he who strongly encouraged the witch to go home.

”But you can earn more plus points.”

Su Shijun’s voice pulled the warlock’s attention away from his apologetic mire. She gestured with her hand as a green feather pen sprang out from the pen-tube and obediently landed on Zheng Qing’s parchment: ”...first, I remember you’ve now mastered transformation, correct?”

Zheng Qing caught a glimpse of Jiang Yu pursing her lips with a tense face.

Feeling somewhat guilty, he nodded slightly, almost imperceptibly speaking: ”Mm.”

”A wizard registered with the Alliance proficient in transformation can earn two points,” The Upper House Member from the Moon Council gently nodded: ”With ’The Code’, you need not worry about your transformation forms being leaked... Moreover, from another perspective, registered wizards receive contractual protection post-transformation, avoiding some less serious risks of accidental harm; overall, it’s more beneficial.”

The green feather pen graced the parchment with a string of elegant cursive words, recording every punctuation a witch said, forming a stark contrast with the preceding script left by Zheng Qing.

”Similarly, after a while, once the school starts, you should take exams for ’Registered Talisman Drawer’ and ’Authorized symbol bomb maker teacher’, these qualifications can add four points for you.”

Su Shijun directed the green feather pen to scribble down the second batch of cursive writing: ”The former ’Registered Talisman Drawer’ review committee is staffed with many university professors who are considerate of students from their own schools; the latter ’Authorized symbol bomb maker teacher’ requires passing the Trident Sword review, and coincidentally you’ve reached an agreement with them... not much luck involved... originally there was an ’Advanced Talisman Master’ that could add three points, but that certificate requires having over five years of ’Intermediate Talisman Master’ practice records, you don’t have enough time otherwise...”

She sighed lightly in slight disappointment.

In juxtaposition, Zheng Qing seemed very pleased.

He didn’t mind not obtaining the ’Advanced Talisman Master’ qualification; just the certificates mentioned by the witch alone could grant him an additional six points, equivalent to credits for two semesters of school-wide compulsory courses.

This was entirely a pleasant surprise.

”Is there anything else?” The warlock rapidly calculated the total plus points in his mind—currently certain he had eighteen points, equivalent to the semester’s credit total for five compulsory courses—while making an effort to appear less expectant in tone.

Su Shijun disdainfully glanced at him.

”There’s still a small project,” she raised a finger, waving it slightly: ”The Two-Dimensional Evolution Lab is also considered a key laboratory at the university; you made substantial contributions while serving as its laboratory assistant, and you can still earn two points... actually, the graduation thesis I planned for you relates to this as well.”

Zheng Qing scratched his head.

He had forgotten about the document he signed when his shadow was cut off, but upon careful recollection, he couldn’t remember having served as an assistant of the Two-Dimensional Evolution Lab.

”That assistant...” The boy looked bewildered toward the witch.

But before he finished utterance, he was interrupted by the laboratory head on the spot, her head slightly shaking, revealing a decidedly clear expression: ”Due to time constraints at the time, you only signed the related documents for participating in the experiment. As for the laboratory assistant employment form, I’ll hand you a copy later to get your supplementary signature.”

Zheng Qing took a considerable time to feel realized it was a certain lab head cleverly utilizing the petite power at her disposal.

Oh, damned sense of downfall.

”Can we earn any plus points for participating in the Battle of the Black Prison?” Zheng Qing cautiously glanced at Jiang Yu, who had been silent; her plus point projects were significantly fewer than his, which unsettled him.

”You guys?”

Su Shijun twisted the plush bear’s ears several more times, her gaze darting between the young warlock and witch before letting out a light snort: ”Although the Battle of the Black Prison is high-tier and large-scale, it counts as a special emergency; thus, there are no corresponding plus point projects listed in the reference handbook provided by the school...”

Indeed.

Zheng Qing’s eyes flashed a trace of disappointment, he had long known this fact.

”However,” the Upper House Member from the Moon Council turned the course of her words, adding a hint of hope for the boy: ”The school does have a ’First University Special Contribution Award’ in its plus point projects, which covers a broader scope... Maybe you could try drafting a report, discussing it with Old Yao about including your participation in the Battle of the Black Prison... didn’t he suggest you graduate early?”