The Rich Cultivator-Chapter 257. New Vice Principal

"This year... I’ve selected many underprivileged kids and awarded them scholarships to join the main academy on behalf of our branch academy," Tyler said, leaning against the rooftop railing with a confident smile.

It was nearing the start of Tyler’s sophomore year, and the main academy admissions season was in full swing. The Academy’s administration building buzzed with activity.

Meanwhile Tyler and Hawk enjoyed the peaceful view from the rooftop on their branch academy.

According to academy rules, their branch was on the verge of closure due to a lack of students. Yet Tyler had stepped in and solved the problem in the simplest way he knew—money.

Money wasn’t the solution to every problem, but as Tyler liked to say: Almost every problem needs money as the solution.

"What if they betray us and switch to another branch, like that Cyan guy?" Hawk asked, her arms crossed as she glanced at the newly constructed buildings floating in midair.

The campus of Elite Academy of Magic and Technology was undergoing a transformation. Blocks of newly built structures hovered above, while others remained under construction, casting an ever-changing skyline over the academy.

"Don’t worry," Tyler replied, his tone calm. "I already made them sign contracts."

Hawk raised an eyebrow. "Isn’t that a bit excessive?"

"Not at all," Tyler assured her. "I didn’t force them. I simply told them, ’Sign the contract and study at the academy, or go try your luck somewhere else.’ It’s fair."

Hawk sighed, realizing the sense in his logic. She silently regretted not having Cyan and GG sign contracts before letting them enroll. One left without a second thought, leaving the academy in a lurch. Another one is a traitor. But this is academy not some Sect from the South.

"Well, we still have a big issue," Hawk said after a moment. "We’re short on teachers."

"That’s easy to solve," Tyler said, brushing off her concern. "We’ll hire during campus interviews."

Hawk tilted her head in skepticism. "Are you sure? Can we attract good teachers?"

"Absolutely," Tyler replied confidently. "We’re going to offer salaries as competitive as those at Starfire Academy. Besides, there’s already a rumor that a big tycoon has bought this academy. That alone will attract plenty of applicants. But don’t expect it to be easy for them—our interviews will be tough."

"Tough?" Hawk repeated, swallowing nervously.

"Of course. Head Serena will be conducting them." Tyler’s voice carried a sense of finality as he looked at her.

Hawk blinked, then frowned. "Wait a second. You’ve never asked this, but... do you know what year I’m in?"

Tyler raised an eyebrow, realizing he’d never thought to inquire. "Now that you mention it, what year are you in?"

"Uh... seventh year? Kind of," Hawk said sheepishly. "Here’s the thing: after finishing the standard four-year course, students can pay extra to continue studying at the academy. Before GG and Cyan batch, I was the student who joined behalf of our academy. The count was dangerously low. I mean there was no one. So I had to step in and represent the academy."

She sighed, recalling the uphill battle of maintaining the branch’s relevance. Hawk tried to enroll the girl he met in the south but she was so eager to follow her boyfriend.

After that she always visited south to poach some people. That’s how she found Tyler.

After Cyan had left, and their enrollment numbers remained precarious—until Tyler arrived with his crew and turned the tide.

"Gladly, this year we’ve got you, our academy’s savior," Hawk said with a grin.

Tyler smirked. "Don’t give me all the credit yet. What about classes in VR? Don’t you attend those?"

"I’ve skipped most of them," Hawk admitted. "I’m not really interested in the current course I selected. Actually, I’m planning to drop out of it entirely and become a teacher here instead. I already finished a course seven years ago, anyway."

Tyler stared at her, a newfound respect forming in his eyes. Despite the academy’s struggles, Hawk had done everything she could to keep it afloat. Her dedication to the branch academy was undeniable.

"Then it’s settled," Tyler said, nodding. "I’ll see you at work, Vice Principal."

Hawk froze, her expression one of utter confusion. "Vice principal?" she repeated, glancing around as if the person Tyler referred to were standing behind her.

"Yes, you," Tyler confirmed, smirking.

"Since when?"

"Now. I just decided," Tyler said nonchalantly. "Congratulations, Vice Principal Hawk."

Before Hawk could fully process what had just happened, Tyler patted her shoulder and stepped off the edge of the rooftop.

"Wait, Tyler!" she shouted, her voice tinged with panic.

But Tyler didn’t fall. Instead, the soles of his shoes activated, transforming into a sleek hoverboard. He shot off into the sky with a wave, leaving Hawk standing on the rooftop, still trying to wrap her head around her sudden promotion.

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As Tyler soared across the academy grounds, he marveled at the progress being made. Construction drones buzzed through the air, assembling new buildings with precision. The academy no longer resembled the struggling institution it had been when he first arrived.

Landing gracefully in the central courtyard, Tyler was greeted by a crowd of curious students. Among them were the scholarship recipients he had personally selected. Most of them were still adjusting to their new environment, their expressions a mix of awe and nervousness.

"Welcome to the academy," Tyler said, addressing the group. "This is your chance to rewrite your story. Work hard, and you’ll achieve more than you ever thought possible."

The students nodded, their determination evident. Tyler smiled, feeling a sense of pride.

He was about to leave when one of the younger students hesitated, then approached him. "Excuse me, sir," the boy said timidly.

Tyler knelt slightly to meet his gaze. "What’s on your mind?"

"I just... wanted to say thank you," the boy said, his voice barely above a whisper. "Without the scholarship, I wouldn’t be here. My family..." He trailed off, his emotions getting the better of him.

Tyler placed a reassuring hand on the boy’s shoulder. "You don’t owe me anything. Just promise me you’ll make the most of this opportunity. Make sure you get selected in the Main academy."

The boy nodded, wiping away a stray tear.

As Tyler walked away, he couldn’t help but feel a renewed sense of purpose. His decision to invest in the academy was not just to help Serena. Tyler just wanted to own many businesses as possible in the whole world. It was definitely not about creating a future for those who needed it most. But it seems like these people will not believe it even if he openly revealed it.

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Later that evening, Tyler returned to Lab 1.

Two giant arms hovering in the air are constructing something. Noticing Tyler, a message appeared in his watch.

’Get in the VR.’

He placed the helmet back on his head, ready to enter the VR world for another session with Head Serena.

This time, he found himself in an expansive virtual library, the walls lined with glowing shelves of books and holographic displays. Serena was waiting for him, her avatar leaning casually against a table.

"You’re late," she said, raising an eyebrow.

"Had some real-world business to handle," Tyler replied with a grin.

"Fair enough," Serena said, motioning for him to take a seat. "Let’s continue where we left off."

Tyler sat and raised his head. He saw a deep valley before his eyes. She sat before him on the desk. He can see that she is not wearing anything inside. He can see the familiar Green Grass field.

"First the special lesson." She said as she raised the sensitivity.

Looks like she really enjoyed high Sensitivity play.

The next day, Tyler organized a group of students to travel via Waypoint Terminals under Hawk’s guidance. As the process unfolded smoothly, Tyler’s mind was already racing ahead with plans. He had decided to construct a private teleportation hub just outside the college grounds.

He won’t stop with just one hub. There will be lots of hub will be extend to every island in the southern region where Tyler conducted business. It was a bold, ambitious project, but one Tyler simply wanted to do it. After constructing these Teleportation Hubs he can install the Waypoint Terminals and monopolize this buisness in the south.

The southern islands were notoriously devoid of teleportation hubs, and for good reason. Operating such infrastructure in this region was prohibitively expensive, requiring vast resources to maintain even the most basic functionality.

But for Tyler, the cost was not even a challenge. With his Copper Pot, he can simply make copies of materials.

"Are you ready?" Serena voice asked. It was from his communication device.

"Yeah... I am gonna visit the south after a long time." He nodded. It’s really not long time according to immortal Practitioners. But Tyler was not even 100 years old. So his Time Sense is same as mortals.

Another figure appeared who is gonna accompany him in the journey. It was Lily.