Chapter 168: Gathering at the Witch Academy for Multiversity Joint Exchange
After leaving Teacher Ji’s office, I didn’t rush back but instead turned around and walked directly into Laboratory 8401.
I planned to use a few Earth Vein Memories here to see what I could obtain. If I encountered any danger, at least Teacher Ji would have time to rescue me.
However, the impact of the first memory seemed to have not faded yet. It was obvious that in this state, I was not suitable for continuing to open memory blind boxes.
So I followed the memory and began to practice this Strengthening Technique. After all, the effects of this technique seemed quite good, but it doesn’t seem to take immediate effect; it requires long-term persistence.
And I truly needed such skills to exercise my body. After all, I often spent the whole day researching spellbooks in the laboratory, and now that I was starting to learn Rune Literature, it was clear that my daily exercise was surely below standard.
What if I gained weight?
Moreover, the food has been too good these past few days; I definitely needed to practice moderation.
Maintaining a perfect figure, increasing my body’s flexibility, and improving overall physical quality and balance are benefits that every girl should find hard to refuse, right?
I am no exception. Perfecting myself to the point where I can’t find any flaws would also be highly satisfying, but I just don’t know who I will end up benefiting later.
Surely, it will be myself!
Sigh… just thinking about it is making me a bit narcissistic.
Then, I took out two memory blind boxes. Today, I planned to use three to test my luck.
I would use the remaining ones back at the dorm after taking a bath and changing clothes when my mind was pure.
Should I give some to the guys in my dorm?
After all, this kind of memory isn’t a hard requirement for me; it’s more of a nice-to-have.
“I’ll just take a look at this one first.” I randomly chose one from the two and held it in my hand, then I guided the memory into my mind using Teacher Ji’s method.
Suddenly, that feeling from before reemerged.
Images appeared in my mind, showing two figures engaging in close combat, but this kind of battle seemed somewhat different from what I recognized.
Both sides were holding magic wands, and I soon understood that this was Wand Combat Technique, a skill set based on dealing with various close-range fights using a magic wand, including some quick-casting techniques for magic, combining close combat with spells.
It seemed… somewhat useful?
But not very much; it only allows me to be a bit more composed when dealing with close combat against others. Besides, I would never use a wand, such a fragile weapon, in a fight. The wands needed for this combat technique are all custom reinforced, and I haven’t thought about switching wands yet.
I then closed my eyes and emptied my mind, entering a Meditation State. Although meditation does consume mental power, once I entered the meditative world, I could quickly use this discomfort, and during meditation, I realized I could also practice in this world.
Because… this is a dream…
But it seems it cannot be compared with the so-called dream device; that is the Primordial Witch’s dream, which is truly terrifying. Here, I could only rely on my mental power to construct some familiar scenes.
Once I confirmed I was recovered, I eagerly began to open the blind box for the third time.
However, obviously, the third memory was somewhat lackluster. I even found it difficult to summarize what it taught me; it seemed like various norms of the service industry. It felt like this Earth Vein Memory was obtained from somewhere near the commercial district.
After taking a moment to calm down, I didn’t bother to pay much attention to this memory. When I didn’t actively think about this memory, I found that the pressure from it also reduced significantly, even accelerating my forgetfulness. I suppose this is… a trade-off.
At least I learned that when I open memories that are of no use, I can relieve my stress in this way.
I glanced at the time; it was still afternoon, so I had plenty of time left for studying.
However, now I faced a dilemma: to continue with the tedious study of runes or to study spellbooks for the new student competition?
I instinctively leaned toward researching spellbooks because it was much more interesting than studying runes.
Moreover, my spellbooks were increasing, yet the spells I was proficient in were still only Fireball and Energy Shield. How could that be!
I had already consumed three hundred-point spellbooks, and even one thousand-point spellbook, and when others asked me about my proficient spells, I would say I excelled in Fireball, which seemed so out of place!
But my instincts drove me to study runes because that was more important!
But how much can I learn in less than half a day?
Various thoughts kept clashing in my mind.
Eventually, looking at the book I had already taken out… I compromised.
Let’s leave the decision to Teacher Ji!
I was ready to ask Teacher Ji if she had any spellbooks to enhance memory or improve learning efficiency and see if I could shamelessly get one. If I got one, I would continue studying runes; if not, I would research spellbooks!
So I quickly returned to Teacher Ji’s office.
“Hmm? Why are you back again?” Teacher Ji looked at me curiously as I appeared in her office once more.
“Well… Teacher Ji…” At this moment, I felt a bit awkward considering how to phrase my request, as I was not used to asking for things shamelessly.
“Just say it directly, don’t beat around the bush with me.” Teacher Ji saw my demeanor and opened her mouth directly.
“Um, Teacher Ji, do you have any spellbooks?”
“Didn’t you just get so many spellbooks? Why do you still need more? Don’t you understand that greed can lead to indigestion?” Hearing my question, Teacher Ji immediately educated me.
“That’s not it! It’s um… do you have any spellbooks for enhancing memory or improving learning efficiency?”
I quickly added. Such spellbooks should not be mixed with those used for combat, right?
“Oh? You actually thought of that? There are indeed such spellbooks, but unfortunately, I don’t have any here. After all, they are a rare type of spellbook. Even the smaller ones are often snatched up. You understand the value of such spells, right?”
After hearing my supplementary request, Teacher Ji seemed quite surprised. Usually, if someone doesn’t think of something, they just don’t. She didn’t expect me to think of this so quickly after the semester began.
I really don’t know if this is a matter of individual learning thinking or just a way to be lazy.
“Alright then…” When I heard Teacher Ji say this, I gave up hope. Since she already said there weren’t any, I naturally wouldn’t continue to dwell on it.
I must have thought of this method, and many others would have thought of it too; there’s no way it would fall to me!
“But don’t rush to leave just yet.” Teacher Ji looked at my disappointed expression and hurriedly interjected to stop me from turning to leave.
“Ah? Is there a way to obtain one?”
“Who knows? But you should look forward to the rewards of this new student competition. The final rewards for the top ten will only be announced at the end; who knows?”
“Are you saying there might be rewards among the top ten?” I immediately stopped and turned around, excitedly confirming.
“Did I say that? No, I didn’t. Until the rewards for the new students’ top ten are announced, no one knows. I don’t have anything,” Teacher Ji said, turning her head away, as if she had just mentioned it casually.
“Is that so.” Looking at Teacher Ji’s demeanor, it seemed to stabilize things. It seems fate is pushing me to research spellbooks.
But I shouldn’t hold too much hope because Teacher Ji didn’t give a definitive answer. As long as there’s this thought, that’s enough.
I just wonder which ranking in the top ten will have such a spellbook. Once confirmed, it signifies that I have lost the ability to compete for my ranking.
This means I might not have any conflicts with Tan Han… Upon careful thought, could this also count as part of the script?
It’s really frightening to use benefits to tempt me! I can’t stand it!
At this moment, a notification box suddenly popped up in front of Teacher Ji, and her expression became serious.
“Xiao Han, you should go back. Teacher has something to attend to. If you want to stay in the lab, you can, but remember to close the door when you leave.” Teacher Ji stood up at that moment and walked past me with the notification box.
The speed was such that I could hardly react.
“Ah? Teacher Ji, where are you going?” I instinctively asked.
“About teacher’s matters, it’s best not to pry. When I can tell you, I will.” Teacher Ji replied in a teasing tone, brushing me off and pushing me out of the office.
I was left looking at the closed office, still somewhat stunned. Was something significant about to happen in the academy?
Such an urgent summons for the teachers? At this moment, several teachers in the office also stepped out, some even jumped out through the corridor windows, and the next moment, all I could see was the exhaust of their figures.
That speed… was that over the limit?
But they were Extraordinary Witches, teachers; it was likely the Wei Ji Team wouldn’t dare to stop them.
How enviable…
I quietly returned to my Laboratory 8401. Heh, there was no one around, just right; I was going to try modifying the high-consumption spellbooks since my Magic Source was sufficient now to use the three hundred-point spellbooks as regular means.
At that moment.
In the main conference room of the Witch Academy.
This conference room was the largest meeting area in the academy, divided into two parts. One part consisted of the academy head’s meeting table made up of a central round table, surrounded by academy teachers.
However, this emergency meeting didn’t require every teacher to attend.
The main participants were the counseling teachers for the new students of the 1145 cohort.
If they couldn’t attend, they could participate remotely via Earth Vein projection.
For example, at that moment, only one academy head occupied the central position while two other academy heads attended via semi-transparent Earth Vein projections, and some seats were simply empty. After all, the academy heads were very busy, and just being able to attend the meeting via Earth Vein projection was already a great courtesy.
Some even had only a display screen and a speaker, without even images. It seemed that person was truly short on time but still wanted to participate.
“Thank you all for coming so quickly. I won’t say much; those who didn’t come should inform each other. The following contents will not be recorded in paper form or any other way. After the meeting, the Earth Vein information will also be destroyed.”
As the only academy head present began the opening remarks, the witches gradually fell silent.
However, upon hearing that the information would not be recorded in any form, and even the Earth Vein information would be destroyed, it was clear that the matters to be discussed in this meeting were not trivial.
The last time such treatment was given was regarding the world script; this time, it was likely no different.
“As of now, our Witch Academy has received dozens of exchange applications from Extraordinary Academies. The earliest, Aphhemia Academy, will arrive at our academy tomorrow. After discussing this matter, we have fully accepted the multi-academy new student exchange competition and may utilize our Primordial Dream World.”
After the academy head finished speaking, the witches didn’t express too much surprise; they were merely somewhat astonished at the number of academies participating in this exchange.
“Academy head, it’s not long since classes started for new students. Is such a grand exchange necessary? It seems unnecessary.”
“Exactly, our new student exchange competition doesn’t have much to show.”
“New students lack the accumulation of time and resource access. Is it really necessary to make such a big fuss?”
“Right, so many academies are coming to our Witch Academy; it’s an expenditure.”
“Alright, quiet down and listen to me.” As the academy head spoke, those witches who still wanted to voice their opinions immediately closed their mouths and listened seriously.
“New students indeed may not be very competitive, but we’re not just talking about new students anymore. What if the Child of Fortune really shows up?”
“Not long ago, we received new intelligence confirming that the second Fortune Seed has appeared, and this matter has been verified by me.”
As the academy head finished speaking, the witches immediately erupted into a frenzy.
“Second Fortune Seed? What about Tan Han?”
“Impossible, right?”
“What’s going on? Are we playing with true and false Children of Fortune?”
“I think the world consciousness in the main world is playing us.”
“Impossible! Tan Han’s Fortune Seed is genuine, and her fortune is also real, even extending to abilities like Spirit Eye.”
“Tan Han is confirmed to be the Child of Fortune through this year’s college entrance examination ceremony. The talent awakening is also the Fortune Seed related to the gathering of fortunes in the entire world. She cannot be fake.”
“I haven’t denied who is fake.” The academy head slammed the table, instantly silencing all the witches. “What you said is correct; Tan Han being the Child of Fortune is accurate. The college entrance examination ceremony so meticulously arranged for the entire world won’t go wrong. Do not bring past habitual thinking into this context.”
“The second Fortune Seed has indeed appeared. While it might have some relation to those Abyss Demons, the actual situation is that the script has diverged from our understanding.”
“This script is no longer a single linear narrative; the appearance of a second Fortune Seed means there will be a third, or even more!”
With that statement solidifying the whole affair, all the witches had to accept the reality.
“Behind this good news definitely lurks the shadow of the Abyss Demons, that Inferior Demon Academy. However, the fact that so many Extraordinary Academies are coming to exchange with us shows the worst piece of news—that other academies might also have followed suit. The Fortune Seeds might have already appeared in dozens, and they lack the irrigation of fortune, wanting to cut a piece of the pie from Tan Han.”
“This is no longer a contest for the Child of Fortune. No wonder Tan Han was easily swayed; it turns out they discovered this matter before us. Now, this has transformed into a battle royale for the Fortune Seed to capture the fortune hatch!”
This was what another academy head had expressed, and naturally, the witches wouldn’t question it.
But the last glimmer of hope was entirely extinguished.
“Have they gone mad? Do they intend to drag all our races into this scripted game through such interference? Aren’t they afraid of it all collapsing?”
“Tan Han has already set foot on the path of the Witch, and this fact cannot be changed. If we think from their perspective, with the Abyss Demons taking the lead, which of those races wouldn’t want to seize the opportunity?”
“Indeed. As long as the ultimate victor is not the Abyss Demons, they would use the excuse of dispersing fortune to indirectly prevent the Abyss Demons from achieving their aims.”
“As long as we do not allow the Abyss Demons to become the fifth Extraordinary Race in the main world, that is our consensus.”
“Tsk… are they being so overt about it? The Abyss Demons’ moves are truly disgusting.”
“Abyss Demons have always been disgusting, right? Of course, I like Abyss Demon witches; they suit my taste.”
“Don’t bring your personal preferences into such a serious meeting! Disgusting character, here’s a punch for you.”
