Chapter 800: Return to the Witch Academy
“It’s alright, we’ll go first.” Principal Mei’s clone walked over to us.
It’s just returning to the academy; a teleportation spell would suffice to get back, especially with two Extraordinary Witches guarding a Little Witch this time, along with the Principal’s clone, meaning the chance of unexpected events is very low.
However, even with low chances, the Principal’s clone still chose not to directly tear apart space to open a teleportation channel to the Witch Academy, instead opting for a more stable pinpoint teleportation spell.
According to the description of the Principal’s clone, this type of spell is a means that is difficult to interfere with from external forces, belonging to a high-level derivative spell of teleportation channels.
Nevertheless, we safely arrived in Principal Mei’s office.
Just moments ago during the unexpected incident, I truly did not anticipate that the “reputation” of the Betrayer Witch could be so terrifying that it frightened the Wizard Academy into teaming up with the Principal to invite her away!
That witch, who called herself Sheril, looked quite ordinary, hardly even standing out among the group of witches.
Perhaps this is the lesson that one should not judge a witch by her appearance…
Although the final outcome had some unexpected twists, the situation was considered “resolved satisfactorily.”
“Phew~ Finally back.” Principal Mei’s clone let out a long sigh and then approached me, “Xiao Han, how was this trip? You must have gained quite a bit, right?”
“Yes… I did gain a lot.” I nodded and acknowledged it directly.
Although it wasn’t as much as I expected, I managed to optimize two of the three rituals related to Self-Generated Magic, and I also found the final piece of the puzzle for the Soul Drawing technique. Given time, I could perfect all of these!
“It seems we are not talking about the same type of gain. I’m referring to the personal experience of being targeted and attacked by the Extraordinary, a rare experience, right? Much more direct than the last semester’s hunting exam… It’s good to go through a bit more to prevent you from naively thinking you can go anywhere in the Main World.”
“Um… I’m sorry! I caused trouble for the Principal again…” I sincerely apologized.
For this incident, I should belong to the category of knowingly committing an offense. I foresaw the possible outcomes but was blind to the final developments and consequences.
Indeed, my mind was filled with my own affairs…
“I’m not blaming you; kids like you always have your little thoughts. They may be a bit out of line, but it’s alright; at least there are witches like us here to support you.”
“Moreover, we now have a new sister.” Principal Mei said, glancing at Aipuli beside her.
“Is it finally my turn? Is there no one to explain to me what exactly happened?” Aipuli asked somewhat helplessly, but her gaze was on me. “But I have some guesses… Let me think, your plan should be my ascension to Extraordinary, right? They call you Xiao Han; can I call you that too?”
“Um, of course, you can, and you’re right; your ascension was indeed one of my plans, but I didn’t really help much.” I admitted that, as this was something quite easy to find out.
“Then, I should thank you for giving me a new life, right? Looking at it this way… after I return to the Hothorn Family, all the events I’ve encountered were likely planned by you, right? How laughable… I didn’t realize it back then~”
“Maybe you were willing to believe it at that time?” I added.
“You’re right; it was my willingness to believe, so at that time…” At this point, Aipuli suddenly remembered something, “Chris… my Instructor… is she also fake?”
“You should have the answer deep down, right? By the way, after the reshaping of your spirit, are you still troubled by such matters?” I asked curiously.
“You know this is just a reshaping, but some hardships cannot be resolved simply by the wisdom brought by a fulfilled life… At that time, I truly believed that Instructor Chris wanted to redeem me…” As she spoke, Aipuli’s words gradually halted, her tone filled with unspeakable regret and disappointment.
“Are you very concerned? Just because she didn’t come? But she has always been in your heart, right? She gave you so much spiritual strength to rise again, which speaks volumes about her significance in your heart. Why not consider that you may have let her down first? Why can’t you be the one to actively seek out Instructor Chris and find reconciliation within yourself?”
“Am I supposed to actively find her? What does your lecturing tone mean, Xiao Han? I admit my early life was somewhat miserable, but the life I wove with topics isn’t all that bad; it can be considered a rich life experience!”
“But you have to admit that what profoundly affects the rest of your life hasn’t escaped the framework of your original understanding. You’re simply living in a world of your expectations, causing changes in your character, becoming more confident, becoming more optimistic, but it doesn’t mean your perception has improved.”
“I say, you two… what are you arguing about?” At this moment, Principal Mei’s clone stepped in between us.
The witches who were adjusting the instruments in the office also paused their actions, watching the fun.
“We’re not arguing~ We were just discussing personal insights on the topic~” I realized I had become a bit too serious and quickly waved my hand.
“Well, Xiao Han’s last statement wasn’t wrong, Aipuli. You’ve just ascended to Extraordinary, and topics aren’t disposable items to be used once and thrown away. Don’t let blind confidence make you forget to improve your understanding. Perhaps… you really should go see your instructor, even if it’s just to say goodbye.”
“Principal Mei… um, does Sister Mei think I should go see her too?” Seeing Principal Mei also supporting Xiao Han, Aipuli revealed her difficulties, “Actually, it’s not that I don’t want to; it’s just that I haven’t thought of a good excuse. With me looking like this…”
“If you really have no excuses, you could buy a bouquet to express your feelings, right? If successful, everyone is happy; if it fails, just say it was a joke.” I chimed in with a bad idea. After all, Instructor Chris had done so much for her; isn’t it enough to repay her in kind?
Understanding that she hadn’t actually forgotten her instructor’s kindness proves that her thoughts are still quite normal.
If she refuses to acknowledge Chris as her mentor due to a lame excuse, then I would think Aipuli is an ingrate.
Having an observer’s perspective, I can clearly tell the extent of what Instructor Chris sacrificed for Aipuli, even willingly accompanying her in search of truths about her past.
And that was just a corner of the past I had unearthed.
Back then, there was no Great Knowledge Seed or Earth Vein Identification Technique; obtaining precise memories of the Earth Veins required equipment and effort far beyond how simple it is now.
“What kind of ridiculous idea is that?!” Aipuli was taken aback by my suggestion, her face instantly turning red.
“Blushing? What kind of inappropriate thoughts did you come up with? Do you actually have thoughts of that sort about Instructor Chris?” I joked from the side.
At that point, I finally noticed that Aipuli possessed the qualities of an ordinary person. I mean… even the most profound projects cannot completely change a person in such a short time.
Aipuli didn’t become someone else; she is still Aipuli; she simply returned to a version of herself that could have been better.
“Alright, Xiao Han, stop provoking Aipuli.” Principal Mei interrupted me again.
Mei Linde hadn’t expected Xiao Han to have such a side. Perhaps… she thought this might be Xiao Han’s true self? But the willingness to show a different side in front of her also represents a trust…
Mei Linde recalled how every time Xiao Han came to her before, she was always quite reserved, speaking carefully, and now she could tease other Extraordinary Witches, which is indeed a kind of progress.
“Let Aipuli choose for herself.”
“I definitely have no objections.” I spoke up from the side, “Can I be called when you meet? I’ll just watch from the side and not say anything.”
“Absolutely not!” Aipuli rejected my suggestion.
It seems… she might actually be considering the feasibility of confessing; otherwise, I can’t think of any reason that requires a private meeting. But since Principal Mei told me not to provoke her, I kept that to myself.
I scooted closer to Sister Bai to avoid getting hit with romantic vibes, and Sister Bai placed a hand on my shoulder, her body inching closer to my back.
“Alright then~” I looked up at Sister Bai with one hand and received a gentle pat on the head, while also throwing a handful of romantic vibes before turning to Aipuli with satisfaction, “By the way, when do you plan to summon the Primordial Witch’s clone? Your time left at the Witch Academy should be limited, right?”
“Well… if I don’t summon that Primordial Witch’s clone, can I stay here forever?” Aipuli bit her lip, merely averting her gaze from my antics. After all, unintentional interactions between couples always deliver the deepest blows to single dogs.
However, she was also contemplating my question, but her answer was quite absurd.
“I’m afraid not. The number of Extraordinary beings in the Main World remains constant; if you don’t want to leave, then another witch must leave. Moreover, only those witches recognized and registered by the Primordial Witch can truly integrate into the witch community. But I would welcome you back to the Main World again.”
“So how much longer can I stay in this Main World?” Aipuli asked.
“Normally, staying for two or three days shouldn’t be a problem. During this time, you’ll have quite a bit to handle, even though you are now technically no longer a student of the academy; previously, you were also a teaching assistant. However, the Witch Academy doesn’t mind hosting an extra graduation ceremony for you, complete with graduating artwork photos, and most importantly, breaking the Earth Vein Shackles so you can completely leave the nurturing Main World and explore the outside world.”
Principal Mei briefly explained to Aipuli, which was also what Sister Bai had experienced back then. I remember I was also in the graduation photos.
“It seems there really are a lot of things to be busy with…”
“No worries, I’ll register you, then you can wait for the process. During this time, go do what you feel is important.”
“Um… thank you…”
Aipuli ultimately nodded, a hint of melancholy in her gaze.
“And I also want to thank you for that.” Aipuli looked at me seriously and said, “Thank you for giving me another chance to choose for myself… If it weren’t for you, I…”
“It’s alright~ Your ascension has equally inspired me, so we’re even.” I waved my hand casually, after all, her hard work is ultimately her own. If she didn’t put in the effort or lacked past accumulations, she would just be a source of entertainment in my eyes.
Just as Aipuli was about to leave, I suddenly thought of something and quickly pulled her back, “Hey! Wait a minute, I thought of something.”
“Is there anything else?” Aipuli asked in confusion. “If you’re still going to urge me to confess to Instructor Chris, just forget it.”
“Pfft… Haha, what? You remember that joke?” I couldn’t help but laugh; it seems this matter still lingers in Aipuli’s mind, but I have serious business to attend to.
So I took out a seed and handed it to Aipuli, “This is the Great Knowledge Seed. Compared to ordinary Knowledge Seeds, its functions and permissions are higher and more complete; I hope it can help you… as for how to use it… you can ask your Instructor Chris. I hope she’ll teach you hands-on.”
“Thanks.” Aipuli looked at the seed in my hand with a hint of surprise.
She had encountered the Great Knowledge Seed before, a thing circulated among Extraordinary Witches, and only a very few articulate teaching assistants could request one from their mentor. Unfortunately, she happened to be the type who isn’t good at asking her mentor.
Recalling the past, it seems like Chris had asked her if she wanted one… but she rejected it, afraid that her mentor would leverage it to make her betray her family.
In the end, after going around in circles, she still betrayed that stifling family and once again obtained this Great Knowledge Seed.
After sending Aipuli off, only this familiar combination remained in Principal Mei’s office.
“Xiao Han, why are you all still here? Are you expecting me to prepare breakfast for you?”
“Um… is it already morning? I didn’t feel much; I thought the Principal would stay and talk to us about other matters.”
“Other matters? Are you interested in that Betrayer Witch?”
“Yeah… I’m somewhat concerned about how things are now.” I nodded.
“That Betrayer Witch acted quite abruptly, likely taking advantage of your situation to act on impulse. She must be plotting something again.” Principal Mei could only summarize the reasons this way; what plans the Betrayer Witch has, she wouldn’t tell anyone.
And plans that are unwilling to be shared generally are not things most witches would approve of.
“The matter isn’t over yet, so it’s hard to say; why don’t you head back first? Xiao Han, you gained so much, don’t you need time to process what you’ve learned recently?”
“Alright…” I said somewhat regretfully.
However, the techniques of Self-Generated Magic and Soul Drawing are indeed very important. After making my decision, I held Sister Bai’s hand and said, “Then we’re leaving now?”
“Hmm~ Take care, I look forward to your results.”
