Chapter 185: So I’m Actually an Academic Big Shot at the Witch Academy?
The next day.
After personally conducting spell effect tests yesterday, the practical applications of the spells exceeded my expectations, and I also discovered that the effects of spells and potions can even stack!
So I can’t escape the outcome of relying on potions after all?
Although I don’t have much aversion to taking potions now, after all, Sister Bai has also shared a lot about potions with me. Frequent potion use doesn’t leave a significant impact on the body and certainly doesn’t lead to addiction or dependency, especially for us aspiring witches. Witch transformation gradually converts us into witches, increasing our life levels, and our bodies treat potions for extraordinary powers as casually as eating and drinking.
Yesterday, I got so busy that I stayed up late, which is one of the rare instances recently when I didn’t go to bed on time.
Due to misjudging the potion’s duration, I remained mentally stimulated and couldn’t sleep.
However, this wasn’t without its rewards. I’ve now mastered five basic spell models and thoroughly understood them. Particularly based on elemental theory, I’ve increasingly realized why some spells aren’t categorized by elements but rather directly classified as “transmutation,” because these spells are fundamentally similar. If I didn’t understand elemental theory, I might have thought there was a significant difference between them, but understanding the principles behind them led me to reflections of “Oh, so that’s how it is,” which is probably clarity that comes with knowledge.
Moreover, I also discovered a great method for learning yesterday.
That is to say, the illusionary clone spell that Sister Bai gifted me. This spell has a huge impact but is notoriously difficult to control.
I even found myself in a situation where my clone teased me.
This is because the various behaviors and logic of the clone originate from my own subconscious, making it somewhat difficult for my conscious mind to intervene with her.
Thus, it created a scenario where I teased myself, ultimately stemming from my subconscious feelings towards myself, even having an impulse to tease!
Moreover, unless in situations of intense concentration, where the body will subconsciously fully comply with itself, the subconscious will understand the need to fight. It is only then that the clone will perform various activities based on its own needs.
However, due to this characteristic, I discovered another function of this clone: enhancing learning efficiency!
She can fully utilize my subconscious during intense study sessions, engaging in “pseudo-dual” thinking, utilizing my brain’s full computational power, and she can also “benefit from” the enhancements of my spells and potions!
Achieving a level of cooperation so harmonious that she might even step outside my thinking traps, reminding me of additional ideas. This is truly pushing the practical application of spells to its limits. It’s no wonder that even Store Manager Shali would feel the pinch with such a spellbook; perhaps no one expected the illusionary clone to have this use!
Some might have noticed it, but surely it hasn’t spread widely.
Sister Bai truly prepared me a remarkable spellbook. Even if it’s just a basic consumption spellbook, who wouldn’t call it a value-for-money king after witnessing this effect?
Moreover, after doing this yesterday, I found that I somewhat enjoy chatting with myself. Although each time, I end up terminating the conversation, I still understand myself well, so there’s no risk of misunderstanding, and the atmosphere is fairly pleasant.
“I say, why are you up so early? According to the law of conservation of sleep time, since we went to bed so late yesterday, we should be sleeping in.”
“But I feel great! There’s no competition today, right?”
“Are you kidding? Are you asking me about something you don’t even know? How would I know? But there was some vibration on the phone yesterday; the academy must have sent out notices.”
“Really?”
“Just check it, you idiot!”
In the course of the clone’s conversation, I also opened the academy system, where there indeed was a notice.
Once opened, it officially announced the list of the top 100 new students and the top ten contestants. The top ten contestants’ names were listed without actual rankings, arranged in order, so it was only natural that Tan Han, the class leader, was placed first.
It’s really no surprise.
However, the academy did put some thought into it; the names in the top ten are not plain and dull but are designed with artistic fonts combined with artistic photos of each person.
Looking at it now, my composition does come off as quite juvenile. I should have known better than to engage in such flamboyant actions.
However, it’s clear that this isn’t what I wanted from the academy notice. Scrolling up, I finally found the formal announcement regarding the postponement of the new student competition.
The latest notice specified the details of the participating events for the academy exchange competition.
The contestants representing the Witch Academy for this exchange were the top ten of this new cohort, with ten slots for each academy.
As of this notice, the total number of extraordinary academies that have arrived at the Witch Academy is confirmed to be thirty-three.
I glanced through and recognized quite a few academies, many of which are “affiliated” academies of strong institutions.
And I even noticed… the Inferior Demon Academy.
“Ah… the Inferior Demon Academy, our sworn enemy. This means we can directly beat them up, right? Hehe, with the Inferior Demon Academy’s reputation, wouldn’t their participation in the exchange competition scare off everyone?”
“Don’t worry, if we really meet, there’s no chance they’ll leave alive.”
After briefly reviewing the academies, I didn’t think too much about it; after all, the so-called extraordinary academies, in essence, are varied forms of racial invasion, a truth that cannot be changed. But the world I find myself in operates this way, and no one calls them invaders. They have long since rooted themselves in this world and become part of it. I need not impose my past life’s value judgments to assess their right and wrong.
The academy exchange competition will employ the Witch Academy’s unique Primordial Dream World for exchanges. To avoid unnecessary casualties and the subsequent consequences each academy needs to bear, each contestant will enter the dream world through dream devices.
The Primordial Witch within the Primordial Dream World will ensure fairness, with everything in the dream being replicated based on reality.
The specifics of the competition’s time, exchange formats, reward distributions, etc., are still under discussion, with further notices expected from the academy.
As a contestant, I also received more detailed explanations and subsequent plans.
It’s also good to have some preparation for myself.
“Looks pretty good? At least today and tomorrow, there are no courses. Well, originally no courses, this is fantastic!”
“Still, think about what we should do over these two days.”
I stepped outside and took out my flying broomstick.
“The notice said that to prevent participants from feeling out of place during the actual competition, all contestants before the competition can apply for the academy’s official dream devices for training. Should I give it a try?”
“It seems so, but I still want to research more spells. I haven’t even comprehended the basic consumption spells yet; I’ve only understood the transmutation-related ones.”
Compared to trying out the dreams, I’ve already been there. Although my previous time in the dream was an attempt to adapt to Spirit Vision, since dreams are used for competitions, it’s definitely different from my last visit.
Furthermore, the kind that completely replicates reality—indeed, dreams are fascinating. This time, there’s even a Primordial Witch adjudicating?
It must be an exciting competition.
“Then I should plan well, thoroughly master the basic spells today, and go to the dream for virtual battles tomorrow, to see if I can further adapt and fine-tune the spellbook during the battles.”
“That makes sense. Let’s go continue researching in 8401 today.”
As for why I even have a portable Earth Vein Operating System yet still take the time to go there, it’s naturally because of the environment. The atmosphere there is more refined, there’s an even more complete Earth Vein Operating System, and Teacher Ji is also there. I won’t have to be as cautious as in the dormitory; I can experiment with the spell’s power freely within that fixed spell.
So I rode my broomstick towards that direction while my illusionary clone was right behind me, tightly hugging my waist. Despite merely being a non-physical clone, she even took advantage of me.
But who told me to indulge myself? After all, who can refuse another self that is just like them, enjoys playing, and cannot live without them?
When I arrived at the experimental building, originally I planned to greet Teacher Ji in her office, but instead, I directly saw a familiar figure here!
“Oh? Xiao Han, you’re here?” Teacher Ji turned to look at me at the door and asked first.
“Ah? Oh, yes, I’m here.” I nodded in response, but my gaze remained fixated on another person.
Tan Han, why is she here? Isn’t her teacher Teacher Lina?
“Good morning, Xiao Han, I look forward to learning from you in the future.” Tan Han smiled and said to me.
“Good, good morning,” I replied awkwardly, as I hadn’t anticipated seeing someone who shouldn’t be here.
“Oh dear~ Oh dear~ Look who we have here~ It’s Tan Han! Sweating all over, right? Another me, could it be that Tan Han is here to discuss spellbook modifications with Teacher Ji? Your pathetic sense of superiority might be surpassed now, just like with the Witch Meditation Method!”
“Shut up. Does Tan Han not have her own teacher that she must come running to Teacher Ji?” I inwardly cursed this guy and then turned my attention to the two in front of me.
“Um, Tan Han, why are you here?” And what does that earlier comment about learning from me mean? But I didn’t voice the last thought.
“Oh, Little Tan’s advisor deliberately came over to plead with me to let her precious student join my research group. Now Little Tan has become the third member of our research group.”
Teacher Ji answered my confusion from the side, her tone brimming with pride, and considering the emphasis she just placed, it seems she scored some advantage from Director Lina.
But… Tan Han actually joined our little group? This group is more of a name, not worth specifically entering.
“So, please pay more attention to me, Senior Xiao Han.”
“Um…” Looking at Tan Han’s humble demeanor and hearing her calling me “Senior Xiao Han,” I nearly lost my balance!
The contrast is truly overwhelming!
“Don’t… don’t call me senior; I don’t really have much skill. You really don’t need to intentionally join this group, right?” I scratched my head, responding somewhat awkwardly.
“You’re being modest, Xiao Han. The group led by Teacher Ji is currently gaining significant attention. The academy has included many new achievements in the library’s advanced access area, and even the related sections of the academy system showcase your accomplishments.”
“Although your name is listed second, after talking with Teacher Ji just now, I realized these are all your own research achievements. Teacher Ji merely provided some guidance, and all the documentation arrangements and publications are done by you.”
“Eh?” I felt a mix of confusion and a hint of fear, as I had no idea about this kind of thing!
I looked at Teacher Ji with a puzzled expression, seemingly silently asking what’s going on.
“What are you looking at me for? Don’t you know what you’ve done yourself? Or are you not even aware of what your work represents?” Teacher Ji replied with a smile from the side.
“And don’t look at me; I just helped organize your research findings. I’ve got a clear view of your progress here. Did you think our group was only there for your enjoyment?”
“Ah this…”
I was momentarily caught off guard. Teacher Ji had been silent about this… well, not so much behind my back, I just hadn’t paid attention. Teacher Ji had been busy and had mentioned previously about the completion of these achievements and the academy’s documentation, but I didn’t think there would be a special section in the academy system showcasing them!
“Ooh~ looks like I’m about to get famous at the academy~”
“You’re so oblivious to the value of your own research; it’s truly amusing.”
“Reflecting on your previous research, I honestly don’t know how Teacher Ji summarized the information and published it.”
At this moment, my illusionary clone was continually mocking me from beside me, but I ignored it.
Quietly threatening it to shut up or I’ll just dismiss you.
“Alright, enough of that. Sync up your portable Earth Vein System information here; let’s see how you’ve been progressing.”
“Um… here.”
I handed over the Earth Vein Operating System around my neck, full of my analyses of the currently five transmutation spell models, along with plenty of notes and model overlays.
But the more important things I’ve gained are in my mind, which cannot be documented through language, text, or even images.
“How’s this portable Earth Vein System working? ” Teacher Ji put on the system after taking it, but opening it takes time, which can’t be rushed.
“Feels alright, quite convenient.”
“Really? Then what research have you conducted with it? Tell me; I haven’t synced up, so I don’t know your progress.”
“Um… I researched the five basic transmutation spell models that I currently possess, but…”
“Go ahead and let me see for myself.” Teacher Ji skillfully opened the corresponding software and quickly flipped to the models I had previously created.
“Oh, Xiao Han, you even turned on anti-peeping?”
“Yeah.”
“Good awareness. Wait… this model!”
After flipping through my five models, Teacher Ji then opened all the model layers along with my own notes, causing the spellbook models to immediately display a vast amount of data.
“Wait, you’re not just idling around; your notes aren’t a mess, are they?” Teacher Ji casually pulled open a structure, hiding other information, and upon seeing those intricate structures and concise notes, she couldn’t help but take a deep breath.
“Wow… since when were you so efficient?” Teacher Ji leaned back in her chair and began searching through the library’s data section.
“Um… I used potions and spells.”
“Hehe, Teacher Ji is surprised by our achievements!”
“From now on, let’s dominate the academic section of the Witch Academy! In the future, we’ll focus on research findings while Teacher Ji handles the aftermath! Spirit Vision at the Floating World level is so useful; even Extraordinary Witches help us out! Don’t you find that funny?”
My clone, still rambling, was sent back with a slap; this guy always knows how to hit my emotional buttons. Truly, another me.
“Potions? Spells? Why are you working so hard? The academy isn’t going to perish without our research.” Teacher Ji now displayed several spellbook models in front of me.
“It looks like we’re going to wipe out the academy’s spellbook research section again. Look at this; this is the current collection of spellbook model research in the academy. It currently belongs to the advanced access content in the library. If you refine and perfect this model and conduct overall corrections and format adjustments, it can completely replace this model. Who knows, you might even encounter an Extraordinary Witch coming to ask you what the structural notes mean in the future, hehe, it’s truly interesting.”
Teacher Ji said with a smile and then shook her head, finding the scene both absurd and amusing, yet it is something that could happen.
“Alright, enough talking. Xiao Han, take Little Tan to 8401 to adapt; I’ll come over later. Since you two have no responsibilities these days, there’s no need to rush.”
