A journey into anime that begins with the school war

Asterisk – Sword Art Online Sword Art Online – Symphogear Symphogear – The Legend of Heroes – Trails of Cold Steel series. I bought a PS Vita to play Trails of Cold Steel back then, so I’m sure I’ll write about it.

Introduction ①:

“Hey, this world is quite interesting.”

Zhou Qing was very satisfied as he felt that the Tianyu Yuzhan in his hand had been given a degree of mystery by the world.

“But, isn’t it a bit early…”

Looking at Loli Yi and Sakurai Ryoko who had just resonated with the fragments of Tianyu Yuzhan in this world, Zhou Qing felt the corners of his mouth twitch a little, but…

“But this is not bad either.”

Zhou Qing suddenly remembered something and came up with a bold idea.

In short, this is the story of Zhou Qing as the behind-the-scenes boss causing trouble in this world.

Introduction ②:

“My father loves me the most.”

Xiang hugged Zhou Qing’s arm..

A journey into anime that begins with the school war
Chapter 1 First Draw
“Wow, why do I have such a miserable life? My bloodline, my magic weapon, they’re all gone, all gone…” Zhou Qing wailed and started muttering again.
“Lottery, now that there is redemption, the lottery is basically useless, right? Could it be…” However, when his eyes suddenly saw the lottery option, his eyes suddenly lit up and he quickly clicked on the lottery option.
“Ding, the lottery system is activated for the first time, the number of bonus lottery draws: 1, the number of remaining lottery draws: 1”
“Oh, turning on the lottery actually gives me a bonus draw. Sure enough, my system isn’t that useless. But, as expected…” Zhou Qing revealed a look of understanding upon seeing the lottery wheel. “Just as I thought, if the lottery draws items from this world, then it’s basically useless, right? After all, the lottery has too much uncertainty, while redemption allows you to exchange for the abilities you want. And the lottery fee is more expensive than most items in this world, isn’t it? Sure enough, you can win items from other worlds by winning the lottery.”
After opening the lottery interface, a large disc appeared on the tablet with a large lottery button in the middle. The disc was divided into 32 equal parts, of which “Thank you for your patronage” accounted for about half, and some other useless things such as “Cooking skills – Shao An – from the world of Cooking Master Ichiban”, “Driving skills – Takeuchi Itsuki – from the world of Initial D”, “Mini 4WD modification technology – Hoshima Go – from the world of Beyblade”, etc. 27 items accounted for more than three-eighths of the position.
“Sure enough, useless things account for the majority, but…” Zhou Qing looked at the useless or less useful things that occupied more than 90% of the space, and then turned his eyes to the remaining 4 rewards: “System Wizard – the system’s little assistant, helping you to understand the operating system more conveniently – redemption requires 100,000 energy points” (occupies about 1/1000 space) “Nameless God Wind Flow Sword Technique – does not contain other personal marks – from the Ghost Eye Mad Blade World” (occupies about 2% of space) “Lv3 Electromagnetic Control – Misaka Mikoto – from the world of a certain scientific railgun” (occupies about 2% of space) “Transformer – Tiga – from the world of Ultraman Tiga” (occupies about 1% of space) “Sure enough, the good things occupy very few spaces, but they are all very useful. Forget it, let’s draw a lottery.”
Having said that, Zhou Qing clicked the lottery button.
“Ding, the number of draws remaining: 1, do you want to confirm/cancel the draw?”
After clicking the “Confirm” button, a cursor appeared on the lottery wheel and began to spin rapidly, with a stop button appearing next to it.
“Oh, it’s surprisingly easy to understand. I don’t know what he will draw out, just look at my golden left hand.” As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Qing quickly clicked the stop button.
“It looks like it will stop in less than one circle.” As the cursor speed slowed down, Zhou Qing’s eyes became more focused.
“Oh, thank you for your patronage. The blank area has passed.” Zhou Qing said with a long sigh when he saw the cursor pass through the blank area.
“Alas, the next step is the Nameless Divine Wind Flow Sword Technique… Stop, stop, this is the top sword technique in the Ghost Eye Mad Blade world. Oops, it’s gone.” Zhou Qing sighed when he saw the cursor turn past the Nameless Divine Wind Flow Sword Technique. “What a pity.”
“Oh, Level 3 Electromagnetic Control, that’s fine too. With this, I can pretend to be a magician… Master. Oh my god, I passed again.”
“Although the Ultraman transformation device is very cool, it will be regarded as a monster in this world. It’s over, it’s over, huh, it’s over. Ah, I have to stop. This is… the mini four-wheel drive car transformation technology. No, how did I draw this? What use is this thing in this world?” Zhou Qing said in great frustration.
“Ding, congratulations on winning the system elf. Would you like to withdraw it?”
“whether”
“Forget it, the Mini 4WD Car Transformation Technology is… Wait, System Elf? Isn’t it the Mini 4WD Car Transformation Technology? How did it become the System Elf? Let me see, let me see.” It turned out that the next grid of the Mini 4WD Car Transformation Technology was the System Elf, and the position where the cursor rotated was between the Mini 4WD Car Transformation Technology and the System Elf, leaning towards the System Elf side. Because it was transferred from the Mini 4WD Car Transformation Technology, and because of his depressed mood, our protagonist Zhou Qing regarded it as the Mini 4WD Car Transformation Technology.
“Haha, I was wondering how my character could be so bad.”
“Ding, another reminder, you have won the system elf. Please claim it within 1:00. If you do not claim it, it will be deemed as automatically forfeiting the reward.”
“Time remaining: 0:59”
“Time remaining: 0:58”
“…”
“Receive it, receive it, receive it now!” Zhou Qing immediately clicked the confirm button.
“Ding, received successfully, the mall system elf has been removed from the shelves, the system elf is being generated, please confirm the gender of the system elf.”
“M/F/Hideyoshi”
“Of course it’s a female. I feel uncomfortable with a male system living in my consciousness. But, what the hell is Hideyoshi? I’m not that kid Mingjiu…” After Zhou Qing pressed the female button, he complained about the system.
After pressing the button, the Fruit Tablet Pro in his consciousness emitted a dazzling light, causing Zhou Qing to close his eyes in the light, while the Fruit Tablet Pro gradually changed in the light. . . . .
“Hehe, master, I’m out, open your eyes.” Just after Zhou Qing closed his eyes because of the dazzling light, a pleasant voice came to his ears.
I opened my eyes and saw a palm-sized elf flying before me, its transparent wings fluttering rhythmically. Its face was delicate and lovely, and the tablet in front of me had disappeared. (PS: This is similar to Yui’s state in ALO, so readers can imagine this elf based on Yui.)
“Oh, so cute, you are the system elf?”
“Yeah, thank you for the compliment, master. Yes, I am the system elf. Hehehe,” the elf said happily.
“Huh? By the way, where is the tablet? Why is it gone?” Zhou Qing asked in confusion.
“Master, the system itself has been integrated into your soul, and the original fruit tablet was only materialized to allow you to better operate the system. Now that you have the system elf, you can understand the system more quickly and use the system more conveniently under my guidance. Therefore, the tablet is automatically cancelled.” The elf replied.
“Oh, then what functions do you have?” Zhou Qing asked the elf with this doubt.
“Hehe, you wicked master, you don’t believe me. I’m so useful, yet you don’t believe me.” The elf said with a pout. (Zhou Qing: “Ah, sorry, sorry”)
“Hehe, silly master, I’m not angry.” Seeing Zhou Qing apologize, the elf laughed and said, “I just want the master to trust me a little more. I can help the master…”
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“I can do so much,” the elf said proudly, puffing out her chest. “I can help you simplify the operation process. No matter what function you want to use, just tell me and I can project the function interface into your consciousness.”
“Oh, so that’s the case. It’s indeed much more convenient.” Zhou Qing interjected while touching his chin.
“That’s right, it’s convenient. I’m awesome, right?” The interrupted elf said proudly.
“Yes, yes, my elf is the most powerful!” Zhou Qing stroked the elf’s head with his fingers.
“Hehe, um, so comfortable.” The elf squinted his eyes and said comfortably when his head was touched.
“Oh, no, don’t interrupt me. Although it feels good to be touched on the head by the master… no, no, I haven’t finished introducing myself yet. It’s all the master’s fault. Humph.” The elf said with a hum, suddenly realizing that he was interrupted.
“Yes, yes, it’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have interrupted my system elf’s introduction.” Zhou Qing said this while caressing the elf’s hair with his fingers. “Then, I’ll trouble my system elf to introduce me again.”
“Hehe, the master is such a good person.” The elf, whose hair was being stroked by Zhou Qing, squinted his eyes and unconsciously gave Zhou Qing a good guy card (Zhou Qing looked depressed: “I was actually given a good guy card by my elf…”), and continued to introduce Zhou Qing.
“In addition to helping the master simplify operations, they can also help the master choose the most appropriate enhancements, make up for the master’s shortcomings, and redeem hidden content that is not displayed in the redemption mall, such as this.” The system elf waved its little hand, and a projection appeared directly in front of Zhou Qing.
“Star Immortal Techniques – Complete – All Star Immortal Techniques developed by Wanyou Tianluo, including the various attributes of earth, water, wind, fire, thunder and illusion: 10,000 energy points.”
“Tenmu Chenming Style – Complete – Contains all martial arts of the Tenmu Chenming Style: 8000 energy points”
“Oh, it’s much cheaper than exchanging it individually, but it’s not listed in the exchange mall. What’s going on?” Zhou Qing recovered from the state of being given the good guy card, looked at the projection in front of him, and asked the system elf in confusion.
“Hehe, I’ve already told you that this is hidden content. If you didn’t have me, to redeem this hidden content, you would have to add all the included items to the shopping cart and buy them all at once. No more, no less, otherwise you can’t activate this hidden content. But now that I’m here, you can buy this hidden content directly through me. What do you think? I’m awesome, right? Awesome.” The elf said this as it flew around Zhou Qing, leaving behind circles of light.
“Hey, my elf is really capable.”
Zhou Qing’s praise made the elf stop and raised its head happily.
“Also, with me here, you don’t have to come in and sign in every day. As long as you stay within 30 calendar days, you’ll get a chance to win a prize.”
“Oh, this is indeed much more convenient,” Zhou Qing thought for a moment and said to the elf, “This way I don’t have to worry about forgetting to come in and sign in.”
“Um… Master…” the system elf suddenly said to Zhou Qing hesitantly.
“Well, what’s the matter, our lovely Miss System Elf?” Zhou Qing asked the system elf half-jokingly.
“Well, well, Master, although you don’t have to come in to sign in every day, could you please come in and see me more often? Although I can see the outside world with your permission, I’m still very lonely here alone. Could you please come in not only for redemption? I really want you to spend more time with me.” The system elf asked hesitantly.
“Oh, is that so? No problem. My system elf is so cute. I can’t wait to see you every day.” Zhou Qing smiled at the system elf and said, “By the way, you said that I can see the outside world with my permission? How do I do that? Just think about it, right?”
“Hehe, Master is the best.” Upon hearing this, the system elf flew over to Zhou Qing and kissed him on the forehead before replying, “No, when I want to see the outside world, Master will receive a prompt, like this.”
“Ding, your system elf is requesting to observe the outside world. Do you agree?”
“Yes,” Zhou Qing said, and then asked the elf, “Does this have to happen every time you want to observe the outside world?”
“No, master, just once will be enough, and I can observe the outside world at any time. If you have any private matters that you don’t want others to see, just tell me again and I can revoke my permission.” The elf explained to Zhou Qing happily.
“Oh, and there’s more.” The elf suddenly remembered something and said to Zhou Qing, “When I can observe the outside world, I can help my master identify objects with energy points.”
“Oh, so that’s it. This way, I won’t be afraid of missing out on good things.” Zhou Qing thought for a moment and continued, “By the way, little elf, do you have a name? I don’t feel good calling you little elf all the time.”
“I was just born and don’t have a name yet…” the system elf said dejectedly. (PS: It’s just that the author forgot, haha, brain-killing laugh)
“Is that so? Then I’ll give you a name.” (Zhou Qing: Asshole author, you actually made our elf sad. Sinai, look at my sword-drawing technique, Tou Teng Liu – Zhe Yu. Author: Ah, spare me, spare me, I was wrong, ah ah ah ah.)
“Hey, really? That’s great, thank you master.” The elf answered happily and kissed Zhou Qing on the cheek.
“Well, let me think about it. How about You Lian? Just like my last name, Zhou You Lian. I usually call you Xiao You.” Zhou Qing thought for a while and said, clapping his hands.
“Yeah, I like it very much. Zhou Youlian, I even have a name! Thank you, Master. You are the best.”
The elf, ah, no, You Lian flew around excitedly.
“By the way, Xiaoyou, when you observe the outside world, remember to pay more attention to the items that can be exchanged for energy points.” Zhou Qing said to Xiaoyou when he was about to go out.
“Yes, Master, don’t worry. Even if you don’t tell me, I will pay attention to it. By the way, the weapon you have on you, Purple Lightning Blue Lock, can be exchanged for 8,000 energy points, and Sky Feather Slash can also be exchanged for 4,800 energy points.”
“Forget about these two weapons, they are my important partners, just like you, Xiaoyou.” Zhou Qing said to You Lian.
“Oh, I’m sorry, Master. I won’t mention this matter again.” After hearing Zhou Qing say this, You Lian knew that she had said something she shouldn’t have said, and apologized to Zhou Qing in frustration.
“It’s okay, Xiaoyou, I’m not criticizing you. After all, you don’t know either, right?” Zhou Qing looked at the depressed Youlian and comforted her.
————————-I am the dividing line of time————————————
“Well, it’s almost time.” Zhou Qing stayed with You Lian for a while longer and said to her, “Then I want to go out, Xiao You.”
“Oh~ Master is leaving. You Lian is so reluctant to leave you.” Upon hearing that Zhou Qing was leaving, You Lian acted coquettishly towards Zhou Qing.
“Well, after all, I have things to do. Besides, haven’t we always been together? I’ll come in and accompany you when I have time in the future, okay, Youlian?” Seeing Youlian like this, Zhou Qing comforted Youlian.
“Oh, I see, Master. I just can’t bear to leave you. Your business is more important, so I won’t bother you anymore.”
“Well, my Yulian is the most sensible. I’ll leave first and come back to accompany you later, Yulian.”
“Master, take care.” You Lian said as she watched Zhou Qing’s figure gradually disappear.
————————–I am the dividing line between consciousness and reality——————————
“Well then,” Zhou Qing, whose consciousness had returned to his body, checked the time, “it’s almost time.”
“Thump, thump, thump”
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
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Chapter 3: Star Guide Academy Opening Ceremony (Old Version)
“Xiaoqing, it’s almost time for the opening ceremony.” A pleasant voice came from outside the door. “Open the door, I’m coming in.”
“Mom, I got it, Claudia, I’ll open the door for you right away.” Hearing this, Zhou Qing quickly opened the door.
I saw a beautiful girl standing outside the door. She had long golden hair casually draped over her shoulders, her long eyelashes blinking, her watery eyes seemed to be talking, her small nose was of moderate height, and she was wearing a not-so-outstanding Star Guide Hall school uniform without any decoration, but she did not look ordinary at all when she wore it.
“By the way, as the student council president of the Star Guidance Hall, is it really okay for you to be so leisurely?” Zhou Qing complained when he saw Claudia outside the door.
“Ah, alas, Xiaoqing, who is the vice president of the student union but has been skipping work until now, is really not convincing when she says this.”
Claudia covered her mouth and laughed.
“But I have a group of excellent subordinates, so being the student union president is very easy for me, unlike a certain vice president.” Claudia said, squinting her eyes and looking at Zhou Qing.
“Alright, alright, I give up.” Zhou Qing raised his hands and conceded to Claudia. “However, even though I’m the vice president, it doesn’t matter. After all, the real boss of the Star Guidance Hall is the conglomerate Galaxy.”
“That’s true.” At this point, Claudia suddenly took on a sinister aura, and a mask of Shura appeared behind her (PS: A tribute to the wagtail goddess Asama Miya). “But that’s no reason to skip work and stand me up, Ao-chan.”
“Okay, it’s my fault, my fault.” Zhou Qing swallowed his saliva after seeing Claudia’s momentum.
“So, how should we punish Qing-chan? Hehe.” Claudia’s sinister aura dissipated slightly upon hearing this, but then she suddenly thought of something and said to Zhou Qing. “However, we’ll talk about the punishment later. The opening ceremony is about to begin, and it wouldn’t be good to have both the president and vice president of the student union absent. So, Qing-chan, remember to wait for me after the ceremony.”
“Yes, yes, I understand.” Zhou Qing stood at attention subconsciously and answered.
“Ala, Xiaoqing is so cute. Let’s go.”
“Phew, got it, Claudia. Sorry for calling me. Let’s go then.”
—————–This is the dividing line for the opening ceremony———–
Seidoukan Academy—backed by the Ginga conglomerate, its emblem features the red lotus “Chilian,” symbolizing perseverance. The school’s liberal spirit values student autonomy, and its rules are relaxed. The school has a long tradition of having students who are either “witches” or “magicians.”
Now, all the students from the elementary and advanced divisions of Xingdaoguan Academy were gathered in the auditorium of Xingdaoguan Academy, waiting for the opening ceremony to begin.
“Allah, it seems we are not late yet.” At this moment, a pleasant female voice came from the door of the synagogue.
“Huh, it seems so, Claudia.” A young but slightly calm voice replied.
Following these two sentences, Zhou Qing and Claudia walked into the hall hand in hand.
“Everyone, please take your seats. Everyone, please take your seats. The opening ceremony is about to begin.”
“It seems like the timing is just right, Claudia.” Zhou Qing said to Claudia with a smile after hearing the announcement on the radio.
“That’s right, Qing-chan, I’m going to prepare the speech for the student union president. Then, the task of leading the student union members to maintain order and security will be handed over to you, Qing-chan.” Hearing this, Claudia said to Zhou Qing.
“No problem, leave it to me, Claudia.”
“Then I’ll leave it to you.”
. . . . . .
“Well, the opening ceremony has officially begun. Now, please allow the dean to give a speech.”
“It’s so boring. What’s the point of having two opening ceremonies every year?” Zhou Qing said to the student union members around him while the dean was speaking.
“That being said, is it really okay to say it like this, Vice President?” Student Union Member A said to Zhou Qing.
“Besides, Vice President, we are much better off than other students. At least we don’t have to stay there all the time.” This was said by Student Union Member B.
“Well, that’s true. However, it’s working hours now. So, let’s go and don’t be careless on patrol, everyone.” Zhou Qing said to the student union members around him after hearing this.
“Yes!” Student Union members.
—————–I am the dividing line of patrol——————-
“Now, for the final item, please welcome Student Council President Claudia Enfield to give a speech.”
“Pa pa pa” There was warm applause from the audience.
“Oh oh oh, Mr. President, you are finally on stage.”
“My goddess, Lady Enfield.”
“Sister!”
After it was announced that Claudia would be giving a speech, the venue suddenly became lively. Some people even wanted to go on stage to give Claudia flowers and express their love.
“Quiet, quiet, maintain order.” Seeing this situation, Zhou Qing, who had been prepared, led the student union members to quickly step forward to maintain order.
“Huh, I knew it would be like this every time Claudia goes on stage.” After the order at the scene was stabilized, Zhou Qing said, holding his head.
“He’s the president after all. It’s normal for him to be so popular.” said a student union member behind Zhou Qing.
“Huh, that’s true.”
“Good afternoon, everyone.”
Just then, Claudia began to speak.
“First of all, on behalf of all the students in this school, I would like to congratulate the first-year students of the elementary department for joining Xingdaoguan Middle School. I would like to extend a warm welcome to you, the student representatives of Xingdaoguan, who have stood out from thousands of students and become one of the six flowers.”
“Pa pa pa.” There was warm applause from the audience.
“As everyone knows, the emblem of Seidoukan Academy is the red lotus, the “Red Lotus,” which symbolizes perseverance. The school’s liberal spirit values student autonomy, and therefore the school rules are relaxed. However, we cannot ignore Seidoukan’s rules.”
“You should know that various rules and regulations are not meant to restrict students; they are meant to provide them with an orderly environment and greater freedom. Freedom is relative and conditional. Birds fly in the sky; they are free; fish swim in the water; they are free. But if you put the birds in the water and let the fish leave, not only will they not be free, they will soon die. Therefore, there is no unconstrained freedom in the world.”
“It’s not hard for us to imagine: even if a meteor streaks across the vast starry sky and radiates brilliant light, it is ultimately short-lived, eventually shattering into pieces and disappearing without a trace in the vast night.”
“So, while abiding by the school rules, enjoy your high school life freely and happily.”
“That’s all, thank you everyone”
“Pa pa pa”
“Ohhh, Lady Claudia!”
After Claudia finished her speech, there was warm applause and cheers from the audience.
“Huh, it’s finally over. You guys maintain order here, and then disperse. I’ll go find Claudia.” Zhou Qing instructed the student union members around him.
“Understood, Vice President.”
“Oh, as expected of Lady Claudia.”
“Lady Claudia, Saigao.”
Zhou Qing heard this kind of voice all the way.
“Huhu, she is indeed Claudia.” Zhou Qing thought silently.
“Claudia, I’m coming in.” Zhou Qing knocked on the door of the student union president and said.
“Come in, Green-chan. The door is not locked.” Claudia arrived inside the room.
“Click” Zhou Qing opened the door and walked in.
“Ah, ah, Qing-chan is here,” Claudia leaned against the desk, looking at Zhou Qing with a smile. “Then let’s discuss your punishment.”
“This…” Zhou Qing was sweating profusely. “Claudia, you haven’t forgotten.”
“Haha, it’s so rare to catch Qingchan’s little trick, how could I forget it so easily? Well…” Claudia nodded and thought for a moment, then clapped her hands and said, “That’s it.”
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Chapter 4 Provocation and Counterattack (Old Version)
Claudia tapped her head with her finger in thought for a moment, then clapped her hands and said, “That’s it.”
“What?” Zhou Qing subconsciously asked Claudia.
“A secret.” Claudia smiled and pointed at Zhou Qing.
“But you’ll know tomorrow. Tomorrow is a day off, so remember to come see me at 8 a.m.”
“Oh, I see.” Zhou Qing said to Claudia, “It’s getting late, let’s go back together?”
“Of course.” Claudia said with a smile, and took Zhou Qing’s arm and walked out with Zhou Qing.
“Hey, Claudia, don’t be like this. It’s not good for your health.” Zhou Qing felt the softness on his arm and whispered to Claudia with a red face.
“Ala, what’s the matter, Qingchan.”
As she spoke, Claudia rubbed Zhou Qing’s arm again, making Zhou Qing’s face redder.
————–Zhou Qing’s blushing heartbeat dividing line—————–
“Ah, it’s the president, but who is the ape next to him? I’m really envious.” (PS: A tribute to Shirai Kuroko.)
“Ah, why isn’t it me that the president is hugging his arm?”
After Zhou Qing and Claudia walked to the playground, they heard such sounds from time to time.
“Look, this has caused a commotion.” Zhou Qing said to Claudia with a wry smile.
“Oh my, this is more interesting, isn’t it, Qing-chan?” Claudia looked into Zhou Qing’s eyes and answered with a slightly sinister tone.
“You really don’t mind making trouble, Claudia.” Zhou Qing said with a hint of helplessness.
“Of course.”
Claudia said this, and seemed to unconsciously straighten her chest, which made Zhou Qing, who had just calmed down, feel excited again.
“Hey, kid over there.” However, things are always helpless. Just when Zhou Qing was admiring Claudia’s greatness, a boy from the Star Guide Hall stood in front of them, blocking the way ahead of Zhou Qing and Claudia.
“What methods did you use to threaten Lady Enfield and let her walk so intimately with you, an unremarkable out-of-sequence person?” The boy pointed at Zhou Qing and said.
“Lady Claudia, don’t worry. I, Long Taojia, ranked 23rd in the sequence, will definitely rescue you from this despicable villain.” Then, Long Taojia bowed to Claudia again and said.
“Hey, hey, what did you say? How could I threaten Claudia?” Zhou Qing explained to Long Taojia in a hurry, but at this time, he did not notice Claudia’s cunning eyes.
“Claudia…” However, before Zhou Qing could finish his words, he was interrupted by Claudia, who found this matter very interesting.
“Then I’ll leave it to you, Long Taojia.” Claudia pretended to be on the verge of tears and said to Long Taojia, “Please save me from the wolf’s mouth.”
“Wow, Claudia, you…” Zhou Qing was about to say something to Claudia when he was interrupted by Long Taojia.
“Boy, you really did threaten Lord Enfield with something, didn’t you? Furthermore, you actually addressed Lord Enfield by his first name. How enviable… no, how infuriating!” Upon hearing this, Long Taojia furiously unsheathed his Huang-style weapon, pointed at Zhou Qing, and challenged him to a decisive battle: “I, number 23, Long Taojia, to… By the way, boy, what’s your name?”
“I…”
“His name is Zhou Qing. Please, Senior Long Tao Jia.” Before Zhou Qing could answer, Claudia answered first.
“Don’t worry, Lord Enfield.”
“I, Long Taojia, number 23, challenge Zhou Qing to a duel.”
“Hey, hey, what are you doing, Claudia?” Zhou Qing asked Claudia helplessly.
“Of course, don’t you think this is interesting, Qingchan? And you must agree, otherwise, the news that you threatened me today will spread throughout the school. You who always hate trouble, you can imagine how much trouble you will be in then.” Claudia showed a sly smile where Long Taojia couldn’t see, and then pretended to be pitiful and said to Long Taojia:
“Senior Long Tao Jia, you must win. He was just threatening me to give me a hard time when I get home tonight.”
“What? You still dare to threaten Lord Enfield?” Hearing this, Long Taojia pointed his weapon at Zhou Qing and said, “Boy, accept the duel request immediately. I’m going to teach you a lesson right away.”
“Master,” You Lian’s voice suddenly appeared beside Zhou Qing’s ears. “The system has issued a mission.”
“Mission: How can we remain indifferent when provoked?
Mission Description: As the protagonist, you have been provoked. How can this be tolerated? You must give them a hard slap in the face.
Task requirements: Accept the duel request and win
Mission Reward: 50-300 Energy Points (fluctuates based on mission completion rating)
Failure penalty: None (being slapped in the face by your female companion, is there a heavier punishment than this?)
Do you accept Yes/No?
Suddenly, a scene that no one else could see appeared in front of Zhou Qing’s eyes.
“You Lian, accept the mission,” Zhou Qing said to You Lian in his heart.
“I, Zhou Qing, accept the duel request.” Zhou Qing looked helplessly at Claudia’s frantic acting.
As soon as he finished speaking, a beam of light shot out from the two school badges, connecting them together. An electronic sound was heard.
“The duel is established. Zhou Qing vs. Long Taojia. The duel begins.”
“Boy, if you lose the duel, get away from Lord Enfield.” Long Taojia said righteously, but suddenly his expression changed and he smiled obscenely, “And give me all the evidence you have on En and Claudia, hehe.”
“I thought so. So this is what you were planning.” Zhou Qing said with understanding. “Since you are covering it up, I don’t have to hold back.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing took out the pure Xinghuang-style weapon on his body – the Purple Lightning Blue Lock.
“I’m counting on you, Zidian Qingsuo.”
“Well, Senior Long Tao Jia, please give me some pointers…”
“Furious Hammer! Ha!” Zhou Qinghuahai was interrupted by Long Taojia’s move before he could finish his words.
Long Taojia was seen waving his Huang-style war hammer and attacking Zhou Qing rapidly. With his footsteps, the ground seemed to be shaking.
“How uneducated! You’re so hasty to attack me before I’ve even finished speaking.” Zhou Qing, who had dodged the attack with a sliding step, shook his head and said, “Since that’s the case, I’ll attack you too.”
“Hah, my flow – secret technique – Starburst Air Stream Slash (unfinished version)” Zhou Qing used this move while Long Taojia’s old strength was about to run out and his new strength had not yet been generated.
One hit, two hits… Long Taojia endured the blows and scoffed, “Is that all?”
Fifteen blows… Twenty blows… Long Taojia gradually lost his strength.
30 hits… 50 hits… Long Taojia was completely powerless to defend himself and could only watch helplessly as the attacks hit him.
80 hits… 90 hits… Long Taojia had already fainted, but Zhou Qing’s attacks continued.
“Ding, the duel is over, the winner is Zhou Qing.” At this moment, the sound of the duel ending interrupted Zhou Qing.
“Ding, mission completed, rating: S, reward: 300 energy points.” You Lian’s voice came to his ears. However, Zhou Qing looked at the crowd around him and was in no mood to care about it.
“What’s going on?” A person in the crowd who didn’t ask about the situation asked
“I heard that the vice president of the student union has something on the president.” Someone explained.
“Hey, Claudia, explain yourself quickly,” Zhou Qing said to Claudia, looking at the crowd that gradually gathered around them. “Otherwise, I won’t be able to clear myself even if I jump into the Yellow River.”
“Okay.” Claudia found the situation getting more and more serious interesting, but she also knew that Zhou Qing would get angry if she continued playing like this, so she took a step forward and said to the crowd in front of her.
“Everyone, please be quiet.” After a pause, he waited until the surroundings became quiet.
“What happened just now was just a joke between us and Senior Long Tao Jia. However, Senior Long Tao Jia has some issues with his character, so Qing was a bit harsh. As for the so-called handle Qing Jiang has on me, it’s all nonsense. Please rest assured.”
After saying that, he hugged Zhou Qing’s arm and left.
In the evening, after accompanying Claudia to dinner and sending her back to the dormitory, Zhou Qing returned to the dormitory exhausted both physically and mentally.
“Huh, what a noisy day.” With that, Zhou Qing fell into a deep sleep.
PS①: Please collect my works, everyone. I don’t have the motivation to write any more with just these two collections.
PS②: Not having the motivation to continue writing doesn’t mean I’ll stop, it just means the updates will be slower.
Chapter 5: Claudia’s Punishment (Old Version)
“Ring ring.”
Zhou Qing, who was sleeping soundly, was awakened by the sound of an alarm clock.
“What? It’s only 6:35. Today is our day off. No classes, and no need to be tortured by Claudia. Just sleep in a little longer.”
After a quick look at the time, Zhou Qing, who had been teased by Claudia yesterday, was ready to take a nap. However…
“No, Zhou Tian, Claudia…” Zhou Qing seemed to remember something and sat up suddenly.
No, the word “as if” wasn’t quite right. Zhou Qing did recall what Claudia had said to him yesterday…
Yesterday afternoon, in Zhou Qing’s room, Claudia smiled and pointed at him. “But you’ll know tomorrow. It happens to be a day off. Remember to come see me at 8 a.m.”
Recalling this, Zhou Qing broke out in a cold sweat.
“It’s a good thing I remembered it, otherwise I don’t know how Claudia would tease me again.” Zhou Qing thought so while quickly getting dressed and washing up.
Meanwhile, at Claudia’s house.
“Oh my, I wonder if Qingchan is up yet.” Claudia said while choosing clothes.
“Aochan, you idiot, you thought I was really going to punish him.” At this point, Claudia covered her mouth and laughed. “Pfft, but for boys, this is both a punishment and a benefit.”
—————-I am the dividing line between the two people’s preparations————–
In the blink of an eye, it was already 7:30. At this time, Zhou Qing had already arrived at the door of Claudia’s dormitory.
“Click” When Zhou Qing was about to knock on the door, Claudia had already opened it from the inside.
“Ah, Ayaka, I’ve been waiting for you for a long time.” Claudia narrowed her eyes and said with a dangerous look.
“Well, didn’t you say it was 8 o’clock yesterday? I’m not late yet…” Seeing Claudia like this, with a panicked look on her face, Zhou Qing immediately explained.
However, before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Claudia.
“Ala, haven’t you heard this saying? When you go on a date with a girl, you should arrive at least an hour earlier than she does, and don’t let her wait for you.”
“I’m so sorry I haven’t heard of it.” Zhou Qing muttered in a voice Claudia couldn’t hear. Then he looked up at Claudia.
“Dating?”
“Oh my, are you hallucinating because you want to go on a date with me?” Claudia’s face was slightly red, as if she was shy, and she said to Zhou Qing without revealing any flaws.
“But no, today is a punishment. We should do a date some other time.”
“But, you just said…” Zhou Qing wanted to say something else.
“It’s a punishment. You heard it wrong.” Claudia suddenly revealed a sinister aura.
“Yes, yes.” Zhou Qing saw Claudia’s aura, as if he saw a Prajna ghost mask behind her.
“Isn’t this a skill of Asama Miyabi? Why do you know it, Claudia? And why are you so skilled at it?” Zhou Qing thought, his mind flipping over countless times. (A tribute to Bai Xuexue)
“I always feel that you are thinking about something rude, Qing-chan.” At this moment, Claudia suddenly turned around and said to Zhou Qing.
“How could that be? That’s absolutely not the case.” Zhou Qing explained to Claudia with cold sweat on his forehead.
“He looks suspicious.” Claudia stared at Zhou Qing for a while. “Forget it, let’s go.”
“Is a girl’s sixth sense always so terrifying?” Zhou Qing’s mind was overturned again and again. Then he asked Claudia.
“Um, Claudia, what are you going to do today?”
“Oh, oh, didn’t I tell you? Today’s punishment is to go shopping with me. Let’s go to the shopping street first.” Claudia said, then put her finger on her lips and said word by word, “My little follower.”
After saying that, Claudia walked out first.
“Yes, yes.” Zhou Qing replied, then grumbled quietly, “You said it wasn’t a date…”
—————This is the dividing line to the shopping street—————
Shopping street. Clothing stores
“Qing-chan, what do you think of this dress?” Claudia, wearing a white dress, asked Zhou Qing.
“You are very beautiful, Claudia. You look like an angel descending to earth.” Zhou Qing said truthfully as he looked at Claudia, who was wearing a white long dress and looked like a holy angel or an ethereal fairy.
“Hey, Qing-chan, what about this one?” Claudia asked Zhou Qing while wearing a purple, open dress.
“It suits you very well, Claudia. You look noble and gorgeous in this dress, as beautiful and attractive as a violet.” Zhou Qing said this as he looked at Claudia, who was wearing purple clothes and looked as attractive as a witch.
“So, have you been tempted, Qing-chan?” Claudia suddenly came over, her warm breath blowing on Zhou Qing’s neck, and strands of golden hair playfully jumped to Zhou Qing’s ears, touching Zhou Qing’s skin from time to time.
“Well, of course…” Zhou Qing felt the warmth on his neck, his skin was tickled by Claudia’s hair, and he smelled the fragrance of Claudia’s body. He felt his heartbeat speed up a little and said with a flushed face.
“Haha. Qing-chan is so cute.” Seeing Zhou Qing like this, Claudia turned around contentedly and continued to choose clothes.
“Hey, how about this one?”
“It’s very beautiful.”
“Hey, this one.”
“This dress was made just for you.”
Time passed slowly as Claudia selected clothes and Zhou Qing praised her.
“Well, it’s almost time to go to lunch, Qingjiang, I’ll let you go for now.” Claudia said to Zhou Qing, who was holding a pile of shopping bags in his hand.
“Huh, it’s finally over. How did I even survive?” Zhou Qing himself was puzzled. He watched Claudia change outfit after outfit, yet he praised her like she was free. Every time he saw Claudia’s new outfit, adjectives would just come to his mind. (PS: Zhou Qing saw Claudia’s various looks, and adjectives just came to his mind naturally. But the author couldn’t do that, QAQ)
“Well, let’s go have lunch first and continue in the afternoon. Green sauce.”
—————-The dividing line where I go to have lunch—————-
“Hey, pesto, I want to eat this, and this,” Claudia said, pointing to some food.
“Hi, my lady.”
“Well, let’s continue shopping, Ao-chan.”
As she spoke, Claudia led Zhou Qing into a bar.
“Claudia, this is not a good place for me to go in.” Zhou Qing said to Claudia when he saw the strange looks from the people around him.
“Ah, aha, this is more interesting, Vieja-chan.” Claudia smiled slyly.
“And this is a punishment, Ao-chan.”
“Ahhh, I get it. Just die.” Zhou Qing walked in helplessly despite the strange looks from the people around him.
“Hey, Qing-chan, what do you think is better?” Claudia asked Zhou Qing.
“It’s this purple one that definitely wins!” Claudia said to herself.
“This black one is also nice. Nana, Qing-chan, what do you think?” Claudia turned her head and looked at the embarrassed Zhou Qing with a playful look in her eyes.
“Yes, yes, it really suits you.” Zhou Qing said with a flushed face when he saw the item in Claudia’s hand.
“Claudia, once you’ve made your choice, let’s get out of here.”
“Ala ala,” Claudia replied vaguely with a smile.
Although Zhou Qing wanted to leave early, Claudia deliberately slowed down her selection. As a result, it was already evening when Zhou Qing and Claudia finished their shopping.
“Okay, let’s stop here today.” After the tour, Claudia said to Zhou Qing with a flushed face.
“Huh…” Zhou Qing let out a long breath and said to Claudia, “Shall we go back?”
“Of course, do you still want to do any night activities?” Claudia teased Zhou Qing. “If it’s Qing, then it’s not impossible.”
“No, no, let’s go back quickly.” Zhou Qing replied hurriedly, then led the way out. . . . .
PS①: Please collect, please collect (the author of Rolling)
PS②: Please give me flowers, please give me flowers (the cute author)
Chapter 6 Two Years (Old Version)
PS1: Yesterday I accidentally posted a half-written chapter of the sixth chapter related to the work. Although I deleted it immediately, some people may have read it, so I apologize here and explain that it was only half a chapter yesterday.
PS2: There was a bit of a backend cramp on Feilu at noon today, and I couldn’t get in despite of all the effort… So this chapter is posted a little late, don’t worry, there will be another chapter in the evening.
—————This is the dividing line of the text——————–
Ever since being punished by Claudia to accompany her shopping, time has been like a thief, stealing two years of people’s time silently.
“Well, it’s already this time.” That day, Zhou Qing saw a piece of intelligence about a person in the student union president’s office.
“Indeed, Tiya and I are already in the first year of the senior department. Calculating the time, Qilin has also become the first in the sequence of the Star Guidance Hall.” Zhou Qing pondered as he looked at the photo of the white-haired girl who was ranked first in the new sequence ranking.
“What are you looking at? You’re so fascinated.” At this moment, Claudia hugged Zhou Qing from behind. Looking at the photo of Toudou Qilin, she thought for a moment and said to Zhou Qing, “Want to find a lover? I don’t mind, Qing.”
“Don’t be ridiculous, Claudia,” Zhou Qing sniffed Claudia’s scent and replied without turning his head. “She was just my junior sister when I was studying swordsmanship at Daoteng Flow, my teacher’s daughter. I just didn’t expect her to transfer to this school and become the number one in the sequence.”
“Oh my, childhood sweethearts, isn’t that more appropriate?” Claudia clung close to Zhou Qing and whispered this in his ear.
“Okay, Claudia, stop tempting me.” Zhou Qing said with a headache.
Ever since Claudia got Pandora, she seemed to be even more attached to Zhou Qing.
“Claudia, why do I feel like your attitude towards me has changed since you got Pandora?” Zhou Qing asked Claudia directly. “How should I put it? You seem to be clinging to me more and pampering me more.”
That’s right, in the past two years, the relationship between the two has become more than just that of president and vice president. It’s more like lovers who can talk about anything, but they haven’t confirmed their relationship yet.
“Well, of course,” Claudia said, her voice suddenly trailing off, “because in that prophetic dream, you and a girl were the only ones who didn’t kill me. Instead, you fought to protect me. And only with you there would I have survived the dream. From that moment on, I’ve chosen you as my hero. But how can I tell you this?”
“Well, what?” Zhou Qing asked in confusion.
“I mean, of course it’s because I’m fascinated by you, Qing.” Claudia said to Zhou Qing seductively.
“Well, stop joking, Claudia.” Although he understood Claudia’s intentions, Zhou Qing still replied.
After all, Zhou Qing wasn’t a fool. He could see the reason for Claudia’s change in attitude towards him over the past two years, and it was impossible for Zhou Qing not to be moved. However… Zhou Qing recalled a certain scene from a year ago.
—————–I am the dividing line of memories——————
One day, Zhou Qing’s consciousness space.
“Youlian, can we draw the lottery again today?” Zhou Qing asked the system elf Youlian.
“Yes, Master, today marks another month, and we can now draw the lottery again.”
“Open the lottery template.”
“Yes, Master.”
As he spoke, a turntable appeared in front of Zhou Qing.
Among them, “Thank you for your patronage” still accounted for more than half, while some useless ones such as basic pen spinning techniques, basic skateboarding techniques, etc. accounted for about five-elevenths.
And five percent remains.
“Midzelda Magic (with a random magic device) – from the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha World” (accounts for about 1%)
“Eight-leaf Sword Style (Wife-killing and Daughter-giving Style) – Yun Kafai – from The Legend of Heroes: Trails World” (approximately 1%)
“Twilight Holy Lance (God’s Destruction) – from the HighschoolDXD world” (accounting for about 1%)
“Solar Sovereignty – Random – From the Box World” (occupies about 1%)
“Random World Travel Card – System hidden item, can only be unlocked by becoming the world master of a world or obtaining a random world travel card once” (occupies about 1 in 10,000)
“Let’s get started.” Zhou Qing said casually to You Lian. “Do you think I can win anything this time?”
“Well, well…” You Lian hesitated, looking like she couldn’t answer at all. She could have just said “No problem, Master” or “Master, you can definitely do it”, but…
“Well, don’t mind it, don’t mind it. It’s not your fault. It’s because I’ve been saying thank you and review in all the draws since I drew you.” Zhou Qing said the speechless result nonchalantly.
That’s right, except for the first draw, all the prizes Zhou Qing won were “Thank you for your patronage”.
“Okay, stop it.” Zhou Qing said to You Lian.
Although the cursor was moving slower and slower, Zhou Qing didn’t care at all.
“Master, master, this time it’s not just thank you for your patronage, but you have won the grand prize, a random world travel card.” You Lian said excitedly.
“Okay, okay, I knew it was…” Zhou Qing hadn’t finished speaking when he suddenly realized. “Wait, you said this time it wasn’t a thank you for your patronage?”
“Yes, Master, you won the grand prize this time, a random world travel card.” You Lian danced in the air. “Also, Master, the way you looked just now was really interesting. Is this what they call facial expression collapse, hehe.”
“Okay, okay. I know I was a little excited just now.” Zhou Qing looked at You Lian helplessly, “But the collapse of facial expressions and so on is a bit too exaggerated…”
“By the way, Youlian, you just said that I won the random world travel card?”
“Yes, Master, and not only that, the system mall has now unlocked four time travel cards.”
You Lian waved her hand, and information about the four types of time-travel cards that You Lian mentioned appeared in front of Zhou Qing.
“Random World Travel Card – Travel to a Random World – 100W Energy Points”
“Low-Level World Crossing Card – Crossing the Low-Level World – 100,000 Energy Points”
“Intermediate World Crossing Card – Crossing the Intermediate World – 100W Energy Points”
“Advanced World Crossing Card – Crossing the Advanced World – 1000W Energy Points”
“It’s so expensive, I can’t afford it at all.” Zhou Qing asked after seeing the price. “By the way, You Lian, how many energy points do I have now?”
“Master, you now have 87,552 energy points,” You Lian replied. “Do you want to exchange for something?”
“Well, of course. I want to exchange for a magician’s bloodline. Does Youlian have any recommendations?”
“Of course, Master. Don’t underestimate me. What you lack right now is a strong group attack capability, so…” You Lian waved her hand. Zhou Qing suddenly saw the following two bloodlines.
“Magician – Lord of the Great Sky – A magician bloodline that controls the great sky and natural weather, possessing exceptionally strong group attack abilities. The Great Sky’s inclusive attributes grant powerful healing and seal-breaking abilities (with bonuses of extremely high star power and exceptional control): 85,000 energy points.”
“Magician – Elemental Control – Possesses all elemental control abilities, with each ability being as powerful as that of the Flame Witch of this world (with bonuses of extremely high star power and exceptional control): 75,000 energy points.”
“You Lian, which of these two bloodlines do you think is better?” Zhou Qing asked You Lian while looking at the bloodlines in front of him.
“Master, I recommend the Great Void Lord,” You Lian explained to Zhou Qing. “Not only is the Great Void Lord’s power stronger than Elemental Mastery, but its breadth of power is also far greater than Elemental Mastery.”
“Okay, then exchange it for the Great Sky Lord.” After saying that, 85,000 energy points were lost. A beam of light appeared in the sky and enveloped Zhou Qing.
“I don’t feel like there’s any change.” Zhou Qing said as he came out of the beam of light.
“Master, you’re so stupid.” At this moment, You Lian flew over Zhou Qing’s head, tugging at his hair and saying, “This is a consciousness space, how could it possibly change? Once you get out, you’ll find that controlling the weather is as easy as breathing.”
“Oh, that’s how it is. Then,” Zhou Qing said to You Lian, “we need to understand the limitations of the Random World Crossing Card.”
“Master, the Random World Crossing Card can only allow you to cross over alone. You cannot bring other people with you. Also, after you cross over, it will be difficult to return to the previous world unless you obtain a Limited World Crossing Card.”
“Is that so?” Zhou Qing touched his chin and said, “It seems that the Water Machine World Travel Card can no longer be used casually.”
——————-I am the dividing line where memories end————-
Therefore, Zhou Qing did not intend to make any promise to any girl before he was able to take the girl away, because he would definitely break the promise.
“By the way, Qing.”
At this moment, Claudia interrupted Zhou Qing’s thoughts…
Chapter 7 Two Years of Growth (Old Version)
“By the way, Qing.” Just then, Claudia interrupted Zhou Qing’s thoughts. “Are you planning on holding on to that ridiculous Sequence Rank of 23 until graduation? 233.” (Salute to Mop)
“Of course not,” Zhou Qing replied. Then, he silently said to You Lian, “You Lian, open my attribute panel.”
“Name: Zhou Qing
Age: 16
Constitution: 22 (10 for adults in the Star Vein Era of this world, 1 for ordinary humans)
Strength: 25 (10 for adults in the Star Vein Era of this world, 1 for ordinary humans)
Agility: 23 (10 for adults in the Star Vein Era of this world, 1 for ordinary humans)
Mental Strength: 99 (10 for adults in the Star Vein Era of this world, 1 for ordinary humans, 60 for the activation standard of this system)
Star Power: 723 (Bonus from Magician Bloodline: 500 points) (Average in the Star Vein Era of this world is 20, and for ordinary humans it is 0)
Bloodline: Star Pulse Magician – Lord of the Sky
Skills: Toteng Style Swordsmanship (Nest Cage, Flower Orange, Winged, Qinghai Wave, etc.), Toteng Style Secret Technique – Lianhe, Toteng Style Sword Drawing Technique – Zheyu, My Style – Double Swords – Starburst Air Stream Slash (Based on the infinite continuous slash double sword technique developed by Lianhe, in development, lol)
Life Skills: Intermediate Driving Skills (Win by lottery – Initial D World); Advanced Cooking Skills – Cooking Master Boy (Win by lottery – World of Chinese Cooking Master)
Equipment: Famous Sword – Tianyu Yuzhan (P.S.: Although it’s called Tianyu Yuzhan, it’s unknown whether it’s the same Ten Fist Sword from history. However, it’s sharper than other famous swords. Zhou Qing’s father spent a lot of time and effort to find it for Zhou Qing.), Pure Xinghuang-style Armament – Zidian Qingsuo (Pure Xinghuang-style Armament made by Zhou Qing’s father for Zhou Qing. During its use, it possesses the consciousness of two little girls. The price of using it is playing games with them after bedtime.)
Props: Space Ring (won in a lottery, from a fantasy world)
“Then, it’s time to start improving the sequence ranking.” Zhou Qing thought so considering that Toudou Qilin had already enrolled.
“Julis Alexia von Risfitte transferred in last year. Since Kirin has now been promoted to the top of the Sequence Rank, it seems that Amagiri Ayato will be enrolled soon.”
“Ding.” At this moment, the sound of the system issuing a task interrupted Zhou Qing’s thoughts.
“Task Name: Looking Down at the Protagonist
Mission Description: As the owner of the system, he looks down on the protagonist as he was ranked first in the sequence when the original protagonist entered school.
Mission requirements: Rise to first place in the sequence ranking before Amagiri Ayato enters school.
Mission Reward: Energy Points: 1000, Number of Lottery Draws: 1
Failure penalty: The girl you like will fall in love with someone else and fall into the arms of Amagiri Ayato.
Acceptance: Yes/No
“I’m so sleepy, and someone’s here to give me a pillow.” Zhou Qing thought so, and then said to You Lian in his heart, “You Lian, help me accept the task.”
“Understood, Master.”
“So, should I find time to visit Qilin?” Zhou Qing thought after receiving the response from Youlian accepting the mission. “Speaking of which, I’m really not up to the mark as a senior. Qilin has been here for so long, but I didn’t notice her until she became the first in the sequence. But then again, it seems like in the original novel, Qilin wasn’t very happy at the Star Guidance Hall because of her father.”
“Ala, Qing.” Claudia’s voice interrupted Zhou Qing’s thoughts.
“What are you thinking about? Why are you so obsessed?”
“Nothing.” Zhou Qing thought for a moment and replied to Claudia, “I just thought about whether I should take some time to visit Qi Lin.”
“If you want to go, go ahead, Qing.” Claudia said to Zhou Qing. “I won’t stop you.”
“No, it’s not the time yet.”
Zhou Qing thought for a moment, then looked at the time and said to Claudia.
“It’s getting late, let’s go have dinner together, Tia.”
“That’s right. Let’s go, Qing.”
It felt like I had passed through the high school building and was heading towards the corridor connecting to the secondary school building.
“Tia, the student cafeteria isn’t over there…”
“Please, it’s a rare treat for you to have a meal with me. Wouldn’t it be a waste to just have the usual cheap set meal?”
Inclairia, who was walking in front, turned around with a sly smile on her face.
“Let’s go to Lou Morris for a fancy lunch today.”
“What?”
Lu Morris is the most exclusive student cafeteria at Star Guide Hall. Located at the entrance to the forest a short distance from the school, its prices are more than three times higher than the Hokuto Dining Hall, located in the basement of the high school building where we usually eat lunch.
“Well, Qing, you won’t be reluctant to leave, will you?”
Claudia turned around and said pitifully.
“Oh, I know, I just want to go out and tell you.”
After hearing this, Zhou Qing sighed and gave up struggling and said, indeed, with Zhou Qing’s family, it would not be a big deal even if he went there to eat every day, but Zhou Qing just disliked the trouble.
“Oh?” Claudia in front suddenly stopped, causing Zhou Qing, who was feeling troubled, to almost bump into Claudia.
“It’s dangerous, what’s the matter?”
“Nothing, I just found an interesting topic.”
Claudia answered Zhou Qing’s question, her eyes sparkling like a child who had discovered a new toy.
Following his line of sight, I saw two figures hiding beside the pillars of the corridor.
“That’s it.” Zhou Qing saw the silver-haired girl among the two and asked doubtfully, “Qilin?”
“Then the other one should be her uncle.” Zhou Qing thought so as he looked at the middle-aged man among the two.
Qilin and her uncle were a distance apart. Although they couldn’t hear anything, the atmosphere seemed a bit tense. They didn’t seem to be arguing, but the tension was palpable even here.
“That must be Toudou Qilin.”
Claudia asked Zhou Qing, “So, who is the other person?”
“Yes, that girl is Qilin, and as for the other one…”
Just as Zhou Qing said this, a crisp “pop” sound was heard.
The man, Qilin’s uncle, Toto Koichirō, slapped the girl, Qilin, in the face.
“—I’ve already warned you not to think about these things, Qilin.”
“But, but uncle, I…”
“Did I give you permission to talk back?”
“Ding, release the mission.
Mission, Assistance
Task description: Why didn’t you lend a helping hand when your junior sister was in trouble?
Mission requirements: Rescue Todo Kirin from her scum uncle
Mission Reward: One lucky draw entry, 100 energy points
Failure penalty: From now on, Toudou Qilin and you will be like strangers.
Just when Zhou Qing was extremely angry, the system issued a task.
“accept.”
Tofu Koichirō raised his hand again, and Qilin shrank back in fear.
but–
“—That’s enough. That’s enough.”
Before Toto Koichirō was about to slap him, Zhou Qing intervened between the two and grabbed the man’s wrist.
“Huh…?”
Qi Lin opened her eyes wide in surprise.
“division…”
“……Who are you.”
The man only frowned slightly, interrupted Qi Lin’s words, and gave a brief answer.
The look in his eyes that looked down on Zhou Qing was filled with cold contempt, and his voice was clearly filled with disgust.
“Although I roughly know why, hitting a defenseless girl is not what a man should do.”
Hearing Zhou Qing’s words, a mocking expression appeared on the man’s face.
“Fufu, stop laughing. You guys fought for your own desires, and now you have the audacity to talk nonsense?”
“Haha, stop laughing. You guys fought for your own desires, and now you have the audacity to talk nonsense?”
“We are not fighting, but competing with each other. Please do not confuse us with one-sided violence.”
Zhou Qing stared back at the man’s oppressive gaze.
The two stared at each other for a while. Soon the man shook off Zhou Qing’s hand and snorted.
“…Humph, that was just some simple training. Outsiders shouldn’t meddle in family matters.”
“Oh, housework…”
Zhou Qing looked at Todo Koichirō again.
“I’m Toudou Koichiro, Toudou Kirin’s uncle.”
Zhou Qing looked at Qi Lin, only to see her nod timidly.
“Sure enough. He is Qilin’s uncle.”
“If you know, get out of here, kid. Besides, you guys from the Star Pulse Generation aren’t so useless that you can’t handle a couple of slaps, right?”
“But it still hurts.”
Hearing this, Qi Lin suddenly raised her head and looked at Zhou Qing.
At the same time, he opened his mouth as if to say something – but his eyes wandered hesitantly, and in the end, he swallowed his words back.
On the other hand, Koichirō frowned with an extremely unhappy expression.
“You’re just a student, and you dare to talk nonsense? What’s your name?”
“…Zhou Qing.”
At this time, Koichirō took out his mobile phone from his arms and operated it skillfully to open the space window.
“Zhou Qing… Humph, a mere rookie ranked 23rd in the ‘Book of Famous Sacrifices’.”
It seems that he managed to find out Zhou Qing’s information in a short period of time.
However, Koichirō’s expression, which originally contained sarcasm and disappointment, suddenly became serious.
“Oh, they’re actually using pure Starlight-type weapons—it seems they’re not completely worthless after all…”
Koichirō gave a defiant smile and turned to face Ayato.
“Okay, kid. If you’re unhappy with my methods of discipline, tell me what you want.”
“Huh?”
“It means I’m listening to you, just say it.”
Koichirō crossed his arms proudly.
Although Zhou Qing hesitated for a moment, he immediately spoke firmly.
“Can you promise me that you will never use violence against her again?”
“Yeah, okay.”
Koichirō nodded readily, a malicious smile on his face.
“—if you win the duel.”
PS③: The second chapter was coded in advance, so I posted it in advance, and it will not be available in the evening.
Chapter 8 Duel Todo Kirin (Old Version)
The journey of anime from the school war: Chapter 8 Duel with Touji Kirin
PS: I came back at three o’clock. I was planning to take a break before writing again, but it seemed that I had activities in the evening, so I quickly got up and wrote a chapter. Fortunately, I had almost thought about the plot of this chapter, so I finally managed to finish it. Then, I’m not sure when I will be back in the evening, so this may be the only chapter today. Please forgive me. That’s it.
The following is the main text.
“duel……?”
“Uncle! Please wait a moment!”
Although Qilin exclaimed, Koichiro didn’t care at all and continued to tell Zhou Qing.
“That’s right. Isn’t this the rule of this city—of yours?”
“This is indeed our rule…but you should be someone who is not restricted by this rule, right?” Could it be that Koichirō is a student of the Star Guide Hall?
“Besides, you don’t seem to be from ‘Star Pulse Generation’.” Zhou Qing seemed to have thought of something. “It seems that in the original novel…”
“nonsense!”
Zhou Qing had just finished speaking when Gang Yilang’s roar interrupted him.
“Don’t lump me in with monsters like you…”
After cursing, Koichiro glared at Zhou Qing and came behind Qilin.
“Your opponent is her.”
Place your hand on Qilin’s delicate fragrance.
“really!”
Zhou Qing immediately showed a look of understanding.
Because in the original world, Koichiro also asked Ayato to do the same thing? However.
“This is really like sending a pillow when you are sleepy.” Zhou Qing thought maliciously.
“Don’t worry, even if you lose, I won’t make any demands on you.”
“No, that’s not what I meant…”
This wasn’t a question of who would win or lose. It was just that Zhou Qing didn’t want to face his junior sister so early.
“Uncle! I…!”
“Shut up, just follow my orders.”
Qilin also raised her voice in protest, but Koichiro turned a deaf ear to her.
“But, but!”
Seeing that Qilin still refused to give up, Koichiro glared at her with cold eyes.
“——Qirin, do you want to resist me?”
The voice was low and dark, full of undeniable pressure.
It was obvious that Qi Lin’s body and mind were shrunken with fear.
“…No, I didn’t…”
“That’s good. Since he was able to subdue the Pure Star-Glorious Weapons, it means he has a certain level of strength. It’s worth looking forward to.”
After saying that, Koichirō turned his back to Qilin and slowly distanced himself from her.
Qi Lin remained where she was, still lowering her head.
“Brother, I’m sorry.”
Qi Lin bit her lip and apologized to Zhou Qing, while Zhou Qing scratched his head with a troubled look on his face.
It seemed as if someone had heard the commotion very quickly, and before they knew it, several students had stopped and were standing in the distance, watching. They seemed to be just people who liked to join in the fun.
Zhou Qing looked for help at Claudia, who was standing in the front row, but she smiled and gave him a thumbs-up. It seemed like he had no choice but to rely on himself.
Zhou Qing took a deep breath and turned to face Qi Lin.
“Um… uh, Qilin, long time no see, I——”
“…I’m sorry, brother.”
Qi Lin still lowered her head, but her trembling voice interrupted Zhou Qing’s words.
“I… Toudou Ryuu Oden – Toudou Qilin, request a duel with Senior Zhou Qing.”
As if responding to her voice, Qi Lin and Zhou Qing’s school badges glowed red.
“No, no, why do I have to duel with you?”
Zhou Qing shook his head helplessly, but Qi Lin continued speaking sadly.
“I really don’t want to duel with my brother…but I have no choice.”
“I can’t help myself?”
Zhou Qing lowered his head as if he was thinking about something. After a while, as if he remembered something, he raised his head and looked at Qi Lin.
“I have a wish that I want to fulfill, so I can only obey my uncle’s orders…”
Her voice barely contained the emotion.
But one could still hear the grief that could not be completely concealed.
“Please, Brother, if you can give in now, we can avoid a conflict. Please give up.”
Zhou Qing pondered for a while, then looked straight at Qi Lin.
“…What are you going to do then?”
“What are you going to do?”
Qi Lin turned her face away, as if avoiding Zhou Qing’s sight.
“I…I don’t care. There’s nothing I can do about it.”
“——In that case, I can’t back down.”
Zhou Qing said firmly.
In fact, Zhou Qing himself knew that it was very contradictory.
The person he wanted to help actually wanted to duel with him, not to mention that she was his beloved junior sister.
However, Zhou Qing couldn’t ignore the scene just now – the girl who could only say “I had no choice” in the face of her uncle’s unreasonable attitude.
“Really… Senior Brother Zhou Qing is as considerate as ever.”
Qi Lin gave a weak bitter smile and placed his hand on the scabbard at his waist.
“——But there’s no other way. I can’t just give up like this.”
At this moment, Zhou Qing’s hair stood on end.
My body reflexively moved away from her.
Qi Lin’s expression remained unchanged.
Maintaining an expression that looked confused and almost crying, he pulled the knife out of the scabbard neatly.
From the original novel, we know that it is not a Huang-style weapon. Although it looks very modern, it is an authentic sword, the Senha-kiri, the sword used by Zhou Qing’s master, Toto Seijiro.
She wasn’t a “witch” or anything like that, but she could sense a strong star power within her, somewhat similar to the star power Zhou Qing possessed.
A sharp and cold pressure, like a sword’s energy, emanated from Qilin, who was holding the knife in a straight-ahead position.
“Then let me test the growth of my junior sister whom I haven’t seen for three years.”
Zhou Qing whispered while placing his hand on the school badge.
“I, Zhou Qing, accept the duel.”
“Well then, Qilin, let me see how much you’ve grown over the past three years.”
Zhou Qing raised his head and said to Qi Lin, then turned and looked at Koichiro.
“Well, Toudou Koichirō, although I feel like you haven’t figured out my situation at all, you are still a member of the Toudou-ryu main family after all, and I won’t do anything to you. Therefore, I, Toudou-ryu no Chuanjiexu, Zhou Qing, will accept this duel.”
“Are you Seijirou’s mysterious disciple? The genius who gained the qualification of being admitted without any instruction after only three years of study?”
Koichirō’s expression changed drastically.
Zhou Qing ignored Koichirō’s changed expression and took out the Tianyu Yuzhan from the sword belt behind him.
“However, after this duel, I will be responsible for Qilin’s affairs. Don’t try to use Qilin to achieve your ridiculous goal of becoming a Galaxy cadre.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing seemed to cooperate with Qi Lin, holding the Tianyu Yuzhan and taking a serious stance.
“Brother, I’m going to make a move.”
The moment after Qi Lin’s brief announcement, the white blade approached Zhou Qing’s chest.
“Hmm!”
Ayato stepped back reflexively, and was thinking that Qilin’s speed had greatly improved compared to three years ago, when the next sword from bottom to top was launched in time to pursue.
So fast, extraordinarily fast.
“But it’s not enough.”
Zhou Qing thought so and blocked the sword with Tianyu Yuzhan. He was about to launch a counterattack.
Qi Lin’s knife, using the force of the blocked attack, drew an arc in the air and chopped towards Zhou Qing’s right wrist.
“Well, my swordsmanship has improved a lot since three years ago.”
Zhou Qing calmly blocked the sword and thought this in his heart.
Qi Lin took the opportunity to create some distance, put Senhaqiri back into the scabbard, and made a stance for Iai Slash.
“Senior Brother Zhou Qing is as terrifyingly strong as ever.”
It could be heard that Qi Lin was just lamenting the terrifying power of his senior brother, who was like a monster.
“Well, even though you’ve made rapid progress in the past few years, Qilin, it’s not like I haven’t grown at all.”
Zhou Qing waved his hand, swung Tianyu Yuzhan behind him, and said while deliberately leaving a flaw.
“Chance.”
Seeing Zhou Qing’s flaw, Qi Lin’s eyes lit up.
Qi Lin stepped on the ground and flew towards Zhou Qing, then…
“Sword Drawing Technique – Folding Rain.”
As expected, Qilin used Toto-ryu’s signature Iaijutsu.
“…This is bad.”
Although he said this, Zhou Qing did not look panicked at all.
Zhou Qing’s Tianyu Yuzhan, which he swung backwards, returned to his chest in an incredible way, blocking Qi Lin’s sword-drawing slash at the critical moment.
“But, Qilin, your intentions are too obvious.”
Zhou Qing said this to Qi Lin. However…
“Of course I know that I can’t defeat my senior brother just by slashing with the sword, even if he reveals a flaw.”
Seeing that this attack was ineffective, Qi Lin did not show any frustration, but instead said it as a matter of course.
“However, Senior Brother, this attack of mine is not just a sword-drawing slash.”
Qi Lin thought so, and then.
“Lian He!”
I saw that Qianyuqi, which had been bounced away, attacked Zhou Qing again at some point.
“Oh, the Lianhe that connects with the Draw Sword Slash?”
Zhou Qing thought as he resisted Lian He.
“You’ve definitely grown a lot, Qilin, though.”
Zhou Qing’s eyes narrowed.
“It’s time to end this, Qilin.”
When Zhou Qing blocked Qilin’s “Wings” connected to “Nest”, he deliberately blocked the position where Qilin’s Qianyuqi was hard to bear the force, and bounced Qianyuqi away, leaving Qilin with a small flaw, and then.
There was a flash of a knife, and then Zhou Qing quickly distanced himself.
Although Qi Lin successfully dodged Zhou Qing’s knife, he did not suffer any harm.
However, just as Qi Lin was regrouping and preparing to continue attacking…
“The winner is revealed! The winner is Zhou Qing.”
Chapter 9: Enlightenment of Toudou Qilin (Old Version)
The journey of anime from the school war: Chapter 9: Unlocking Todo Kirin with pictures and text
PS: This picture borrows part of the original novel. If you have read the original novel, please don’t think too deeply about it.
———————-This is the dividing line of the text————–
The sudden mechanical sound left Qi Lin confused.
It seemed as if she still couldn’t comprehend what was happening.
But Qi Lin seemed to notice it immediately and looked at her left breast.
“……ah.”
Qilin’s school emblem was sharply split in two.
“Hmph, you’re so useless. Let’s go, Qilin.”
Koichiro glanced at Qilin and turned to leave.
“Oh, yes, yes.”
Qi Lin sheathed the knife and bowed politely to Zhou Qing.
“Well, that—Brother, I’m going back first.”
Then he prepared to leave with Koichiro.
“snort.”
Zhou Qing snorted coldly, then said to Koichiro.
“I’ve already said that from now on, I’ll take over Qilin’s affairs.”
Toto Koichirō stared at Zhou Qing for a while, then suddenly burst into laughter.
“Haha, little brat, what do you know? This is Qilin’s own decision. Even if you are a member of the Toto-ryu School, you have no right to interfere.”
“Is that so, Qilin?”
Zhou Qing looked at Qi Lin and asked.
“No, that’s right, brother.”
Qilin Chandou’s voice came, explaining to Zhou Qing.
“Through my uncle’s arrangement, I became the first in the Star Guidance Hall sequence and won the Star Dance Festival championship. My uncle used me to obtain the position of Galaxy Foundation cadre that he wanted.”
“Then let me ask you.”
Zhou Qing stared into Qi Lin’s beautiful eyes and continued to ask.
“Is your uncle’s arrangement for you really what you want to do? Can it really achieve your goal?”
“This. Is…”
Qi Lin subconsciously wanted to look away from Zhou Qing’s gaze, but was interrupted by Zhou Qing.
“Look into my eyes and speak your mind, Qilin!”
“Wow.”
Under Zhou Qing’s gaze, Qi Lin finally couldn’t bear it anymore and threw herself into Zhou Qing’s arms and started crying.
“No, no, brother, I don’t want to duel with so many people at all.”
Qi Lin said with sobs in Zhou Qing’s arms.
“Then don’t push yourself anymore.”
Zhou Qing looked at Dao Teng Qilin in his arms and said softly.
“Let me help you realize your wish.”
“Um.”
Qi Lin looked up at Zhou Qing.
“Brother Qing, please wait a moment.”
Then he stood up from Zhou Qing’s arms and walked straight towards Koichiro.
Claudia, who was beside Zhou Qing, was about to step forward and say something, but was stopped by Zhou Qing.
Claudia looked back at Zhou Qing in confusion, only to see Zhou Qing shaking his head at her.
“Really, please stop worrying about me.”
Koichiro said with disgust as usual.
“…I’m sorry, uncle.”
Qi Lin admitted her mistake frankly.
“Hmph, let’s leave it at that for now. Now, regarding the next duel opponent—”
“Before that, Uncle, can I ask you something?”
“……What’s up?”
“Uncle just said he was worried about me… Are you worried about Toudou Kirin? Or is it the power of Toudou Kirin’s item?”
This question made Koichiro feel guilty for a moment, but then a mean smile appeared on the corner of his mouth and he looked down at Qilin.
“I don’t know why you ask this. It’s pointless to ask at this point. You should know full well that all I need is your strength.”
“Yeah……”
Qi Lin lowered her head with a lonely expression.
For Koichiro, losing Qilin is absolutely unacceptable. However, Qilin’s value is only a tool for his own success, nothing else. Koichiro has no feelings for Qilin at all, but rather feels very distant from her.
Koichiro is still haunted by the fact that, as the eldest brother, he was denied the right to inherit the Toto-ryu, having his qualification snatched away by Kirin’s father, Seijiro. No one can accept the loss of something that should have belonged to them, only to have it taken away because of their innate power.
Koichirō had also been diligently studying Toudou-ryu since childhood. His accumulated efforts and honed skills should have been enough to inherit the family lineage. Of course, Toudou-ryu currently had many disciples from the “Seimai Generation,” so he understood the importance of a mentor possessing sufficient strength.
But for Koichiro, he could not accept the existence of the “Star Pulse Generation” no matter what.
Regardless of whether he has nuclear weapons or not, he will not admit that the “Star Pulse Generation” are human beings.
They’re just regular monsters.
Why should things that originally belonged to me be taken away by these monsters?
Therefore, Koichiro cut off ties with his hometown and found a job at Asterisk.
Watching these monsters compete for fame and fortune wasn’t a bad feeling. Ironically, Koichirō’s talent allowed him to estimate the relative strength of the “Star Vein Generation” from various data.
His abilities were appreciated by the consortium, and his promotion went smoothly.
At this time, Koichiro accidentally got the best tool, Kirin. Only then did Koichiro thank his brother.
If I can successfully utilize Qilin, I might have a chance to rise to the top. The plan for this purpose has been submitted to the top management and is actually progressing smoothly. Now is the time to expand my reputation, so I should challenge as many well-known students as possible. After a while, I will have to gradually reduce my presence and establish my authority.
The highlight would be the “King Long Star Martial Festival” two years from now. With Qilin’s strength, as long as she chose the right opponent, she shouldn’t be defeated. If she could win the “King Long Star Martial Festival” undefeated, both Qilin and her own plan would be greatly valued.
Although countermeasures are needed to deal with the “Lonely Poison Witch”, with two years of preparation, a method will eventually be found. If necessary, it would be fine to give Qilin a pure Star Brilliance weapon. Currently, the title of “the number one user who is neither a esper nor a pure Star Brilliance weapon user” has caused a sensation. Although it cannot be arranged immediately –
When he thought about this, Koichiro’s expression suddenly darkened.
“By the way, Zhou Qing is the vice president of the Xingdao Hall Student Union, right?”
This annoying brat made Koichiro click his tongue.
“Don’t get entangled with that kid anymore, to avoid unnecessary trouble. Other colleges might find out your information.”
“—I reject this.”
But Qi Lin flatly refused.
“……What did you say?”
Koichiro doubted his ears for a moment.
Qilin had resisted many times before, but this was the first time she had directly resisted Koichiro.
“Okay, I’ll listen to your reasons.”
Koichiro suppressed his anger and glared at Qilin.
“Senior Brother Zhou Qing taught me important things. And I think there is still much to learn from him.”
“Is it worth learning from him?”
Koichirō snorted and sighed with an annoyed look on his face.
“Boring, just follow my instructions. No need to think about anything else.”
“…No, I—”
Without waiting for Qilin to finish her words, Koichirō slapped Qilin in the face.
He showed no mercy, because there was no need for it—but Qilin remained unmoved, staring directly up at Koichirō.
The look that implied a strong will made Koichiro, who had his hands raised high, retreat a little.
Afterwards, Koichirō came back to his senses as if waking from a dream, and deliberately hummed a sound as if he did not want to admit the fact.
“Hmph…! How interesting! Do you want to resist me? But what are you capable of? Without my strength, do you think you can overcome all obstacles on your own?”
“Yes, that’s what I want.”
Seeing Qilin admit it straightforwardly, Koichiro’s laughter was full of mockery.
“Ha, hahahaha! I thought you were going to say something… It’s impossible for you to do it. Listen carefully, without my management, do you think you can become the number one? I admit that you are indeed strong, but don’t underestimate Asterisk. Even if you can stand on your own, it will take a long time for your wish to be fulfilled.”
Koichiro said as he began to regain his composure.
That’s right, this cowardly and stupid niece could accomplish nothing without her help.
Even if she was a little bit strong, she was still a little girl after all.
It would be easy to dampen her enthusiasm by just threatening her a little.
“Don’t you want to save your father, Seijiro, as soon as possible? Then listen to me. I have a way to make you win the championship of the “Wang Longxingwu Festival” in three years, no, in two years. Do you have that ability alone?”
“…No, I don’t think it’s possible.”
Qi Lin lowered her head slightly.
Koichiro nodded in satisfaction at her answer.
“That’s right, you know it very well. So—”
“But I don’t think your method will succeed, uncle.”
Qilin raised her eyes seriously and stared at Koichiro again.
“To borrow your words, uncle, don’t underestimate Asterisk, not just me, but you as well. Those who can’t make it on their own won’t be able to make it here. I only discovered this later.”
“You damn girl, how dare you speak so shamelessly……”
Koichiro was so angry that his voice was shaking.
“I’ve seen many students here before you were born. You’ve only been here for a few months, and you dare to show off your skills to me…”
“——Some things can only be experienced in person.”
This sentence made Koichiro lose his mind.
He couldn’t help but raise his fist and swing it hard towards Qilin.
–but.
“I’m so sorry, uncle.”
This time, before he could throw a punch, he stopped after hearing Qi Lin’s words.
“I’m grateful for my uncle’s help, that’s true. But I’ve decided to fight my own way. If I don’t, one day… I’ll definitely regret it.”
After saying that, Qilin moved away from Koichiro’s fist and turned away.
Koichiro watched her go in silence, but then came to his senses and yelled.
“Wait a minute! What on earth are you planning to do by yourself?!”
“Yes, what are you doing?”
Qi Lin stopped, leaned against Zhou Qing, smiled slightly, and continued walking towards Zhou Qing without looking back.
“Of course, to do what I want to do.”
“Are you sure you want to do this? Qilin! I was the one who concealed what your father did! If you dare not come back to me, I will make everything public! Then not only Toto Ryu, but also you will…”
“—Oh, that’s really interesting.”
The one who interrupted Koichiro’s voice was Claudia, who had been watching the situation beside Zhou Qing.
“What! You, you’re from Enfield…”
Koichirō seemed to have just noticed Claudia and opened his eyes wide in surprise.
“I’m not going to interfere with your relationship with Toudou Kirin-san. But you’ve always thought that the “Toudou Kirin” brand, which you built entirely with your own efforts, doesn’t belong to you alone, right?”
Although Claudia looked elegant and smiling, her eyes were not smiling at all, but rather had a cold glint in them.
“This is the property of our Seidoukan Academy, and also the property of the integrated corporate consortium, Galaxy. If you try to get your hands on it for personal reasons… I can’t just sit back and watch.”
“Huff…Huff…”
Koichiro could only breathe heavily.
“My mother would probably make the same judgment as me – what do you think?”
“This. This…”
“Besides, your plan is based on Toudou-san maintaining her undefeated record and winning the ‘Star Warrior Festival’. It seems that this situation is already unavoidable… I suggest you stop worrying about your niece and think about how to protect yourself first.”
This sentence probably hit the nail on the head. Koichiro drooped his head helplessly. Then he turned around unsteadily and left the room weakly.
“Uncle!”
Qi Lin called him from behind.
Although Koichiro stopped, he did not turn around.
“I’m very grateful for your efforts, uncle. These words are absolutely not lies. I really… really thank you!”
Then Qilin bowed sincerely and politely, as usual, with her usual attitude towards everyone.
Koichirō didn’t answer, nor did he turn around, and quietly left the corridor.
“bite……”
Chapter 10: Encounter with Julis (Old Version)
A journey through anime that begins with the school war: Chapter 10: Encounter with Julis (illustration)
“bite”
At this moment, Zhou Qing heard the voice of the system.
“Mission completed. Successfully freed Toudou Qilin from Toudou Koichiro’s control. Gained 1 lottery draw and 100 energy points. Currently, there are 2383 energy points remaining.”
“Youlian, use up your lottery draw opportunities.”
Zhou Qing said silently to You Lian in his heart.
“There’s no need to materialize the lottery wheel. Just tell me the results after the lottery is completed.”
“Good Master,”
You Lian answered like this after a while.
“Congratulations, Master, for drawing the Artifact – Crystal Palace (Components)*10, and also unlocking the Crystal Palace component collection quest.” (As expected, a Crystal Palace is still necessary for a crossover anime, 233. But giving it directly to Zhou Qing is too easy, so, just kidding.)
“Crystal Palace?”
Zhou Qing thought doubtfully when he heard about the mission reward.
“Well, but now is not the time to talk about this.”
Thinking about this, Zhou Qing said to Claudia and Qilin.
“Let’s go, Qilin, Tia, let’s celebrate that you, Qilin, can finally act on your own will.”
With that, he took Qilin and Claudia to [Lu Morris].
Luxurious Restaurant-【Lou Morris】
“Cheers”
Zhou Qing and the other three raised their glasses.
“Um, Senior Brother, we are not yet adults. Is it bad to drink alcohol?”
Although they clinked glasses, Qilin said hesitantly when she saw the liquid in the glass.
“No, no, this is not wine, Qilin.”
Zhou Qing took a sip and said nonchalantly.
“It’s just a drink made from grains fermented through a special process.”
Then he looked at Claudia, who took a sip and blushed slightly.
“You said so, Tia.”
“That’s right.”
Claudia narrowed her eyes.
“This drink from [Lew Morris] is super delicious.”
Then he smiled and instigated Qilin.
“Qirin-chan, you should try it too.”
“Yes, is that so?”
Qi Lin said doubtfully, then closed her eyes.
“Wow! Ahem.”
Qilin, who took a big sip of the “drink”, suddenly screamed and started coughing.
“Brother, you’re such a bad guy! You actually encouraged people to cheat.”
Qi Lin’s face flushed red, and she puffed out her cheeks as she blamed Zhou Qing.
“And Enfield-senpai too. He actually followed my senior brother to cause trouble.”
“Well, after all, we’re celebrating Kirin-chan joining us.”
Zhou Qing said nonchalantly.
Then a wicked smile suddenly appeared on Zhou Qing’s face, like a child who had succeeded in a prank.
“But I also think that Kirin-chan would be quite amusing when she drinks.”
“Well, Senior Brother is still the same as Qian Qian, enjoying teasing me so much.”
Qilin pouted.
“I’m ignoring you.”
“Sorry, sorry.”
Zhou Qing said without any sincerity.
Then he raised his glass and apologized to Qilin.
Of course, if you ignore the smirk on his face, it’s still quite convincing.
“Well, I forgive you, brother.”
Qi Lin said this, then subconsciously raised the cup and took a sip, and then…
“Wow…”
“Ha ha”
Zhou Qing laughed out loud without any manner.
“Brother, you lied to me again! I’m angry!”
Although she said this, there was no sign of anger on Qilin’s face.
“This is what family feels like. It’s so nice.”
Qi Lin thought happily in her heart.
After a good meal and a good drink——
On the road leading to the Star Guidance Hall from [Lu Morris].
“Thank you so much for today’s speech. Senior Brother Qing, Senior Sister Enfield.”
Suddenly, Qi Lin took a few quick steps, walked to the front and said to Zhou Qing and Enfield.
“Well, don’t be so formal, Qilin.”
Zhou Qing waved his hand and said.
“After all, I treat you as my sister.”
“Ala, she is Qing’s junior sister after all, I can’t just ignore her.”
Claudia also said so.
“Sister?”
Qi Lin whispered softly.
“I don’t want to be your sister. I want to be your…”
Thinking of this, Qilin’s face, which was slightly red from drinking, became even redder.
“Qilin, what are you talking about? I didn’t hear what you said just now.”
Zhou Qing heard Qi Lin’s murmurs and asked.
“No, nothing.”
Qilin answered in a panic. Then the topic fell into silence.
“So.”
There was silence for a while. Zhou Qing suddenly spoke.
“We parted ways here.”
Zhou Qing pointed at the fork in the road.
“Ah, yes, take care, brother.”
In this way, Zhou Qing walked back to the dormitory alone.
On the other side——
Qilin and Claudia continued walking in silence.
“Um, Enfield-senpai.”
Qi Lin suddenly spoke up, interrupting the silence.
“Thank you very much for the matter about my uncle.”
“Ala, didn’t I tell you already? You don’t have to be so polite.”
Claudia had a perfect smile on her face.
“Even though you’re Qing’s beloved underclassman, the fact that you’re a student of the Star Guidance Hall is something I can’t just sit back and watch. After all, you’re Galaxy’s property.”
As she spoke, Claudia’s expression suddenly straightened.
“But, Kirin-chan.”
“Hi.”
Qilin was suddenly startled by Claudia’s tone.
“You’re so polite. You actually called me Enfield-senpai. Remember to call me by my name next time. Got it?”
Claudia suddenly said this.
“well?”
“But, but, Enfield-senpai…”
Qi Lin hesitated and wanted to say something, but was ruthlessly interrupted by Claudia.
“K!Lao!Di!ya!”
Claudia spoke word by word.
“Hey hey…”
Although Claudia was still smiling, for some reason, Qilin sensed a dangerous aura from her, and seemed to see a Prajna ghost mask floating behind Claudia.
“I see. Yeah…”
Qi Lin was about to say this when she suddenly noticed Claudia’s sinister aura and changed her words.
“Claudia-senpai.”
Claudia said with a smile, looking like a completely different person from before, making Qilin almost think that it was just an illusion.
As he spoke, he walked to the door of Qilin’s dormitory building.
Before entering the dormitory, Qilin suddenly asked Claudia.
“Can I ask what your relationship is with Senior Brother Qing?”
“My relationship with Qing?”
Claudia murmured.
“In terms of position, Qing is my assistant.”
Claudia said this first.
“However, from a personal point of view, I am Qing’s suitor, but he is a blockhead.”
Claudia said distressedly.
Qi Lin’s words interrupted Claudia’s thoughts.
“I appreciate your help, Claudia-senpai. However…”
Having said that, Qi Lin changed the subject.
“Regarding Senior Brother Qing, I will not give up. So, from now on, we will be competitors.”
After saying that, Qi Lin ran into the dormitory.
“Ala, this is really troublesome.”
On the other side, Zhou Qing’s house.
“Youlian, show me the properties of the Crystal Palace.”
You Lian lay on top of Zhou Qing and played with his hair. With a wave of her hand, a window appeared in front of Zhou Qing.
Artifact: Crystal Palace (10/233)
Type: Auxiliary artifact
Function: 1. Sign a contract (view details after unlocking)
2. (Unlock to view details)
3. ? ? (View details after unlocking)
Description: A must-have artifact for traveling through the harem. Collect all components to synthesize and view detailed properties.
“Crystal Palace Fragment Mission
Completing any system task will randomly reward you with Crystal Palace fragments.”
“Well, even though I can’t see the detailed attributes, I can guess it pretty close. Sure enough, the worries of traveling through time can be solved immediately.”
Zhou Qing thought so…
“But now is not the time to talk about this.”
“Youlian, it’s rare that I have some free time, so I’ll stay here with you for the whole afternoon.”
“Really? Master is the best.”
——————I am the dividing line between Zhou Qing and You Lian playing together——————
Before they knew it, several days had passed since Zhou Qing’s duel with Qi Lin.
“Hey, what is that?”
Zhou Qing, who was exercising in the park, saw the two people confronting each other in the distance and let out a sound of surprise. . . . .
Chapter 11: Fighting with Ophelia (Old Version)
A journey through anime from the school war: Chapter 11: A fierce battle with Ophelia
Early in the morning, Zhou Qing, who was exercising in the park, saw two people confronting each other in the distance and made a sound of surprise. . . . .
“The Princess of Lezetania – the Witch of Flame – Julis Alexia von Risfitte and.”
Having said that, Zhou Qing paused and continued to talk to himself in an uncertain voice.
“The Lonely Poison Witch – Ophelia Landrufen?”
“————!”
Just as Zhou Qing seemed to be thinking about something, an incredibly powerful star force expanded.
The amount of star power was extraordinary. Even though Zhou Qing firmly believed that his own star power was unparalleled in the world, he had to admit that the girl’s star power was almost as strong as his.
Incalculable and overwhelming star power—and extremely ferocious.
The roaring star power instantly blew away the morning mist. The air vibrated, emitting a ferocious, oppressive, and threatening feeling.
All that was visible before him was Ophelia, standing there nonchalantly, and countless arms rising from beneath her feet like smoke, writhing like the dead. The dark brown arms, seemingly filled with a strong poison, swayed like curls of steam, seemingly more gas than solid.
“Bloom! — Red Circle Burning Flower!”
Although Julis launched a counterattack immediately,
These arms blocked all the flaming war wheels Julis launched, holding them tightly. The war wheels spun violently, trying to break free, but the dead man’s arms were like smoke, allowing the flaming blades to pass through.
But the claw-like arms still firmly grasped the war wheel.
“That’s Ophelia Landrufen’s ability?”
As Zhou Qing said this, he thought of Ophelia’s information.
Known as the strongest “Lone Poison Witch” – her ability is to control the poisonous smoke called miasma.
Leiwolf is ranked first in the Black Academy sequence and has won the “King Dragon Star Dance Festival” twice in a row, both in the previous one and this one less than a month ago.
Although he looks glorious, he is actually a pitiful man.
Originally a normal person, she was Julis’s childhood friend at the orphanage. Due to the orphanage’s operational crisis, she was forcibly purchased by the conglomerate “Our Lady’s Cord” and used as human experiment material for the Alecanthus Research Institute, aiming to artificially create a new generation of Star Veins. While the experiment was successful, her powers went haywire when she transformed into a witch, completely destroying the institute and its surroundings. It was the special forces of the conglomerate “Yang Xue” who rescued her from this crisis, and her enrollment was transferred from the Alecanthus Research Institute to the Lewolf Black Academy. From then on, she abandoned her life and drifted with the tide, ignoring even Julis’s pleas, who was like a close friend, and even resorting to violence to force Julis to abandon her.
Zhou Qing had just finished thinking about Ophelia’s information when the system’s voice came to his ears.
“Mission: True Strength
Mission requirements: Defeat Ophelia while ensuring that Julis is safe
Mission Reward: Blood Regulator*1 (can eliminate adverse blood conditions)
Crystal Palace Fragment*8, Energy Points: 1000″
“Quest: Ophelia’s Sorrow
Mission Description: Ophelia, who gave up her life and followed the crowd, is distressing. Re-establish your own outlook on life.
Mission requirements: Reawaken Ophelia’s faith and love for life
Mission Reward: Crystal Palace Fragments 15, Energy Points 1500, Unknown”
“Oh, it seems to be a chain task.”
Zhou Qing saw the reward for the first task and the second task that followed, thought about it, and then.
“Youlian, accept these two tasks.”
“…Alas, Julis. There’s nothing I can do. Your strength alone won’t do it.”
Ophelia whispered in a voice filled with sorrow, and the war wheel was easily crushed.
Just when Zhou Qing accepted the system task, the battle situation became one-sided.
“Your fate is too weak…Julis.”
As she spoke, miasma erupted further around Filia, absorbing the countless claws that had been moving, and transformed them into giant arms as tall as the sky.
“——Looking Back at the Underworld”
Ophelia whispered, and her dark brown arm immediately moved like a snake crawling on the ground, swiftly running across the snowy field, and she slapped Julis away with one palm.
“I can’t stand by and watch you bully our students in front of me, the Vice President of the Student Union of the Star Guidance Hall, Lonely Poison Witch.”
Just as Julis closed her eyes, resigned to her fate, these words came from the front.
Zhou Qing suddenly appeared in front of Julis, holding the Purple Lightning Green Lock and striking away the huge palm that Julis could not handle.
“The one who just recently became the top student union vice president of the Star Guidance Hall—”Strongest Sword”—Zhou Qing?”
Ophelia stared at Zhou Qing.
“It seems the intelligence was wrong. They’re even more difficult than I thought.”
With that, Ophelia continued her attack.
Ophelia, disregarding the consumption, once again surged with immense star power. Under the influence of this star power, the poisonous mist condensed into a spear, rapidly shooting towards Zhou Qing and Julis.
“Although it doesn’t pose any threat to me, but…”
Zhou Qing struggled to help Yulis behind him block the poisonous gas spear.
“This number is too unfair.”
Seeing those seemingly endless spears, I felt a headache coming up, and suddenly…
“It’s troublesome.”
Zhou Qing thought helplessly as he felt the star power in Ophelia grow three points stronger.
“I have no problem with that, though.”
I thought of Julis behind me.
“If you continue like this, I won’t be able to protect Julis any longer. So…”
Zhou Qing made up his mind.
“I can only use my trump card.”
Thinking about.
“Flow – Atmosphere Control Circle”
Suddenly, Zhou Qing exuded star power that was no less than Ophelia’s.
The poisonous gas within 10 meters around Zhou Qing and Yulis was instantly cleared out, but there was still poisonous gas visible to the naked eye ten meters away, as if there was a barrier dividing them into two worlds.
No, that seems not quite accurate. There is indeed a barrier between the poison gas and the air, which is blocking Ophelia’s poison gun.
That’s right, this is one of the abilities of Zhou Qing’s magician bloodline – the “Lord of the Great Sky”, the Great Sky Domain – the Atmosphere Control Circle. It can purify the air within the domain and defend against non-physical attacks outside the domain.
Although there is no way to deal with physical attacks, non-physical attacks cannot break the atmosphere control circle without more than twice Zhou Qing’s star power. It can be said that this is an ability that can greatly restrain Ophelia, no, most witches and magicians.
“How about it.”
Inside the atmosphere control circle, Zhou Qing said to Julis behind him,
“Can you still walk?”
“No, no problem.”
Yulis was startled by Zhou Qing’s sudden approach and said.
“But is it really okay to be so careless, Senior?”
“Haha, senior or something…”
Zhou Qing burst into laughter when he heard this.
“I’m in the same grade as you.”
“Alas…but you…”
“No! That’s too contemptuous!”
It turned out that Ophelia, seeing that she had been unable to break through Zhou Qing’s atmosphere control circle, stopped her attack and was about to change her attack method when she discovered the situation. Then…
“Sinai!”
Even greater star power surged from Ophelia, attacking the atmosphere control circle.
“Tsk, what a huge amount of star power. If converted into the system’s statistical method, it would probably be close to 1,000 points.”
Feeling the huge star power from Ophelia, Zhou Qing sighed.
“But that’s not enough. You are completely restrained by my ability.”
Then, Zhou Qing pulled up Yulis behind him.
“Let’s go, let’s go teach that disobedient kid a lesson.”
“Hey hey”
Yulis, whose hand was being held by Zhou Qing, was blushing and at a loss.
With each step Zhou Qing took forward, the atmosphere control circle also advanced, while the poison gas was forced back, until it enveloped Ophelia as well.
Ophelia, who was wrapped in the control circle, was about to attack Zhou Qing, but found that she could not use poison gas at all.
No, it wasn’t that it couldn’t be used at all, but it was purified the moment it was used. Until Zhou Qing walked in front of Ophelia.
“You lose, Ophelia.”
Chapter 12: Freeing Ophelia (Old Version)
“You lose, Landorufen.”
Zhou Qing walked up to Ophelia and raised his middle finger.
Gave Ophelia a head-splitting blow.
“Lost.”
Ophelia said calmly.
“Is this fate?”
Although it was a question, it sounded like a fact when it came out of Ophelia’s mouth.
“So, what do you want to do to me?”
There was no sign of life in Ophelia’s empty eyes.
“Why do you think I’m going to do anything to you?”
Zhou Qing said helplessly.
“Since I’ve been defeated by you, my future fate is decided by you. The fate of the weak is decided by the strong. Is there any problem with that?”
The girl, who had given up on her own life and decided to go with the flow in her future, spoke heartbreaking words in a hollow tone.
“What a headache.”
Zhou Qing touched his head and said helplessly.
Indeed, no matter who it is, facing such a doll-like girl, they would feel a headache.
“Listen, Landorufn, no one can decide the life of others. The only person who can decide his or her own future path is yourself.”
Zhou Qing seemed to want to enlighten Ophelia with words.
However…
“I am no longer qualified to decide the rest of my life.”
Ophelia spoke these words in a dead voice, like a soulless puppet.
It’s pitiful, but there’s nothing we can do about it.
“Wait, Ophelia. Not being qualified is too…”
Julis wanted to say something, but was ruthlessly interrupted by Ophelia.
“Julis, I told you.”
Ophelia spoke cruel words.
“Your fate is weak and cannot affect me.”
“Youlian.”
While Ophelia was communicating with Julis, Zhou Qing contacted You Lian.
“The mission of defeating Ophelia is accomplished.”
You Lian’s voice rang in Zhou Qing’s heart.
“Do you need to claim your mission rewards?”
“Well, take out the blood regulator for me.”
You Lian said this.
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Qing felt something extra in his pocket.
“If you are not prepared to make any decision about my future.”
Just then, Ophelia’s voice came.
It turned out that Ophelia and Julis had ended their argument at some point.
“Then I’ll leave.”
“Wait a moment.”
Just as Ophelia was about to leave, Zhou Qing spoke.
“If I were to do anything to you.”
Having said that, Zhou Qing paused, then put his hand into his pocket.
“Then drink this.”
Zhou Qing took out a test tube-shaped container from his pocket. The solution inside emitted a blue light in the sunlight, mysterious and beautiful.
“Wait, what is this, Zhou Qing?”
At this moment, Yulis interrupted Zhou Qing and made a puzzled sound.
“Mom.”
Zhou Qing originally wanted to answer truthfully, but suddenly remembered something and smiled maliciously.
“This is poison. One drop can kill thousands of people.”
Zhou Qing showed a wicked smile and told a false lie in a serious manner.
Ophelia ignored Zhou Qing’s words and picked up the potion and wanted to use it.
“Wait, wait a minute, Ophelia.”
Julis anxiously interrupted Ophelia.
“Didn’t you hear him say this is a highly poisonous potion?”
However, Ophelia simply paused, glanced at Julis, and then ignored her and continued to use Zhou Qing’s potion.
“No, Ophelia.”
Julis rushed over quickly, trying to snatch the potion from Ophelia’s hand, but she was still a step too slow.
“Well…”
Ophelia groaned in pain as soon as she drank the potion.
“Oh, did it work? This is the first time I’ve seen something like this.”
Zhou Qing said gloatingly, “Well, I just wanted to tease Yulis.”
“Ophelia, ahhh, Zhou Qing, I’m going to kill you!!”
However, just as Zhou Qing finished speaking, something happened to Ophelia. As if she could not bear the pain of the bone-eroding class, Ophelia fainted.
When Julis saw this scene, she thought she had been poisoned by Zhou Qing’s potion and yelled at Zhou Qing with red eyes.
However, Julis failed to notice Ophelia’s rising star power.
“Bloom, Sharp Spear White Flame Flower—”
Julis launched an attack on Zhou Qing.
“Mom, you’ve had too much fun.”
Zhou Qing said helplessly while rubbing his head while dodging Yulis’s attack.
“I say, Lisfitte.”
“What’s the matter, you scum who killed Ophelia? If you want to beg for mercy, forget it. I will never let you go.”
Julis responded while increasing the intensity of her attack.
“Six-petaled Exploding Flame Flower, Two Rounds Open—”
“Well, although I appreciate your attitude for your friends, but…”
Zhou Qing dodged this round of attacks, then pointed at Ophelia, whose bloodline had been repaired and who was awakened by the fight between the two.
“If you want to fight, you have to understand the situation first.”
“Varied…”
Julis followed Zhou Qing’s finger and saw Ophelia looking at her hands, as if she had seen something incredible.
“Great, Ophelia, you’re okay.”
Julis was so excited to see that Ophelia was fine that she wanted to run over.
Zhou Qing pulled Youlis aside and asked her to wait and watch.
Ophelia’s hesitant fingers approached a nearby flower, but she was hesitant. Suddenly, as if she had made up her mind, she finally touched the flower with her fingers.
“No, it’s okay…”
Seeing that the flowers were not corroded by her poisonous gas, Ophelia was stunned at first, and then she smiled happily.
“Yes, you felt it.”
At this moment, Zhou Qing pulled Yulis over.
“Now that your bloodline has been perfected, the aftereffects of the Star Vein Age have been eliminated. You can now freely control your abilities.”
“Could it be that bottle of potion?”
Ophelia looked at Zhou Qing in surprise.
“But isn’t that poison?”
After hearing what I said, Julis looked at Zhou Qing in surprise.
“Bang!”
“It hurts, what are you doing?”
It turned out that Zhou Qing heard what Yulis said and chopped Yulis’s head with a knife.
“Are you stupid?”
Zhou Qing retracted his knife and looked at Yulis with caring eyes.
“How can you still ask such a question considering the current situation?”
“Stupid idiot? You were the one who said that. It was poison or something.”
“It’s obvious I’m lying to you.”
Zhou Qing said confidently.
“Puff.”
Seeing this scene, Ophelia couldn’t help but laugh.
“Wait, Ophelia, you’re smiling?”
Julis saw Ophelia’s smile and didn’t bother to argue with Zhou Qing. She spoke to Ophelia happily.
“Finally, I finally see your smile again.”
“No, you’re mistaken.”
At this moment, Ophelia retracted her smile and said expressionlessly.
“But…”
“Well, let’s talk about this later.”
Zhou Qing interrupted Yulis and looked at Ophelia seriously.
“So, now, can you tell me, now, are you able to determine your own path with your own will?”
“Of your own will?”
Ophelia murmured.
“Before that, can I ask a question?”
I sent it. He said this but did not give Zhou Qing time to answer and continued to ask on his own.
“Then, could you please tell me what your will is?”
“Me?”
Zhou Qing scratched his head.
“I’m simply determined to protect the people I want to protect, and then I’ll never question myself, never regret, and just keep moving forward. This is the path I’ve set for myself. If anyone tries to stop me, then…”
Zhou Qing’s eyes suddenly became sharp.
“If the heavens try to stop me, I will destroy them. If the gods try to stop me, I will kill them. If fate tries to stop me, I will change it!”
“Is that so?”
Hearing this, an unprecedented gleam appeared in Ophelia’s eyes.
“Then, my will…”
Ophelia looked at Zhou Qing and made up her mind.
Chapter 13: Newborn Ophelia (Old Version)
Mission accomplished
At this moment, Zhou Qing heard the sound of mission completion.
“Congratulations on completing the mission. You have obtained 15 Crystal Palace fragments and 1500 energy points. Unknown rewards will be distributed within 5 days.”
“Speaking of unknown rewards, you’ve already completed the mission, and yet you haven’t revealed it yet.”
After hearing about the reward, Zhou Qing complained helplessly.
Ophelia’s words interrupted Zhou Qing’s silent complaints.
“Ding-ling-ling.”
Just when Ophelia was about to say something, the sound of the communicator interrupted him.
“Ophelia, where are you? Come back quickly.”
A disgusting voice came from the communicator.
“Diluke Abelfan?”
Zhou Qing heard the voice in the microphone and whispered.
Diluk Abel—President of the Van Leiwolf Black Academy, the first non-Star Vein Generation ordinary person to hold the position, an Out-of-Sequence. He excels at manipulating the dark side of humanity through strategy, extracting profit from its traps like a spider reeling in its web. A notorious villain, he earned the nickname “King of Spicy Tricks.” (PS: The Legendary Spicy Tricks King, 233)
“–knew”
Ophelia was silent for a moment before answering.
“I’ll be back soon.”
After saying that, I hung up the phone and looked at Zhou Qing.
“Then, the next time we meet, I will let you know my will.”
After saying that, he turned and left.
“Wait, Ophelia.”
Julis tried to stop Ophelia, but I just paused slightly, ignored Julis’s call, and continued to leave.
“——”
Julis wanted to say something else.
“Forget it, Lisfit.”
Zhou Qing stopped Yulis from saying anything else.
“Now, let her deal with his own affairs.”
He said this while patting Julis’s head.
“After all, she’s different now, isn’t she?”
“yes.”
Hearing this, Julis reacted.
Then he looked at Zhou Qing, and suddenly his face turned red.
“Well, that.”
Julis said hesitantly.
“Isn’t it a bit too formal to still call me Lisfitte now?”
“Oh, then what do you want me to call you?”
Zhou Qing found it quite interesting, so he deliberately wanted to tease Julis.
“Scream, scream…”
Julis’s face grew redder and redder, and finally, as if she had made up her mind, she shouted.
“Call me Julis, you idiot.”
“Ha ha.”
Zhou Qing laughed heartily upon hearing this.
“You idiots! We have a new student joining our class today. You should get along well with them.”
In class a few days after Zhou Qing’s battle with Ophelia, Zhou Qing’s instructor, Kusanagi Kozuki, said as she tapped the ground with a black and red spiked baseball bat in her hand.
“Don’t bully her, you idiots. Well, I don’t think you scum can win over her.”
As he said that, he turned and looked towards the door.
“Okay, Ophelia, come in.”
“Ophelia, no way…”
When Zhou Qing heard the name, he thought of something.
“Okay, introduce yourself.”
At this point, Qi Kuangzi’s words interrupted Zhou Qing’s thoughts.
Sure enough, the transfer student was Ophelia Landrufen.
“Ophelia Landrufen.”
“above.”
Ophelia introduced herself briefly. No, “brief” is not quite right. She just said her name and prepared to leave.
“No, no.”
Saki Kuangzi slammed the ground with the baseball bat and said viciously.
“Tell me more about yourself. For example, why did you transfer from Lewolf Black Academy?”
“Because the important people are here, above.”
Having said that, he walked down regardless of Saki Kuangzi’s yelling.
“Hey, the Lonely Poison Witch is coming to our school.”
“Did you hear? She said someone important is here. Who is it?”
After hearing Ophelia’s explanation, the class suddenly became chaotic.
“Okay, quiet down!”
Saki Masaki said as she tapped the ground with the black and red spiked baseball bat in her hand.
“Then Ophelia, you sit…”
Just as Saki Kuangzi was about to arrange a seat for Ophelia, she was interrupted by Ophelia.
“Please move aside.”
Ophelia walked to the seat between Julis and Zhou Qing and said to Xiao Bingyi who was sitting there (Salute to Mr. Z).
When Xiao Bingyi saw Ophelia right in front of him, he was so scared that he immediately packed up his things and ran to an empty seat.
“Tsk, what a guts.”
Qi Kuangzi saw Xiao Bingyi and said boredly.
“Forget it, just sit here.”
. . . . . . .
“Ophelia transferred here because of Julis, right?”
Zhou Qing thought so while listening to the boring class.
“But why do I always feel like Ophelia is looking at me? It must be an illusion.”
“Zhou Qing, stand up and answer the question.”
At this moment, Qi Kuangzi interrupted Zhou Qing’s thoughts.
“Why–“
Zhou Qing stood up with a bewildered look on his face.
“Forget it, sit down. Don’t drive during class. And then, come to my office after school.”
“Hey—yes, yes…”
“Ahh, come on, you’re still nagging me this late.”
After Zhou Qing walked out of the teacher’s office, he saw that it had become completely dark and said.
“At this time, there’s no food in the cafeteria. Do we have to go out to eat? What a hassle.”
Zhou Qing thought about it and walked to the dormitory door.
“Go back and change your clothes first.”
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing walked into his independent dormitory that belonged exclusively to No.1.
“well–“
Just as Zhou Qing was about to open the door, it opened from the inside. Zhou Qing saw Ophelia inside and cried out in surprise.
“Ophelia, why are you in my house?”
“Welcome back, Master.”
Ophelia ignored Zhou Qing’s exclamation and took the initiative to help Zhou Qing take over the handbag and coat.
“Oh, thank you.”
Zhou Qing said this subconsciously. Then he seemed to suddenly remember something.
“You just called me Master? What’s going on?!”
“Master, the meal is ready. Would you like to eat?”
Ophelia ignored Zhou Qing’s surprise and asked in a standard maid manner.
“Oh, okay, thank you.”
Zhou Qing was tricked by Ophelia again, but he finally reacted in time.
“Wait, wait, explain to me what’s going on first!”
“Then please eat while I explain.”
Ophelia said without giving in.
“After all, eating too late is not good for your health.”
“…All right.”
Zhou Qing had no choice but to compromise.
. . .
“Ophelia, you sit down too.”
Zhou Qing said when he saw Ophelia standing beside him.
“No.”
Ophelia shook her head.
“As a maid, you cannot sit at the same table with your master.”
“Maid…huh?”
Zhou Qing muttered something, then his expression turned serious.
“Sit down, eat, and explain to me.”
Ophelia was about to refuse, but Zhou Qing interrupted her.
“If you consider yourself my maid, then sit down. This is the master’s order.”
“An order? I understand.”
After saying that, Ophelia sat at the last seat.
“Come on, Ophelia, explain to me why you showed up at my house.”
Zhou Qing wanted to ask Ophelia to change her position, but seeing Ophelia’s determined eyes, he could only say this.
“Yes, I used my status as the Star Martial Arts Festival champion to make a request to the Unified Enterprise Foundation. The first request was to transfer from the Leiwolf Black Academy and help me deal with the aftermath.”
“Is that why it was so easy to transfer to the Star Guide Academy?”
Zhou Qing thought so.
“Then, the second wish.”
Ophelia said this, but was interrupted by Zhou Qing.
“Second wish?”
“Yes. The last wish was left behind by the champion of the Star Warrior Festival three years ago.”
Ophelia explained.
“And my second wish is that I want to become your maid and get the key to your residence.”
“Wait, why do you insist on being my maid? Isn’t it better to be free? And why are you bringing up something like this regarding the Star Martial Festival? Those who have tried so hard but still can’t win the Star Martial Festival championship will cry, really cry.”
Zhou Qing was stunned by Ophelia’s words and unconsciously made a series of complaints.
But Ophelia explained faithfully.
“What happens to someone who has tried so hard but still can’t win the Star Warrior Festival is none of my business. The key you’re asking for isn’t just for this place, but they’ll give it to me every time you move. Finally, as to why I want to be your maid.”
Ophelia paused, then spoke firmly.
“Ever since you improved my physique last time, making my abilities no longer difficult to control and teaching me the meaning of being human, I have decided that for the rest of my life, I will always serve you as your servant. This is a decision I have made with my own will. Therefore, even you cannot stop me until my death.”
Zhou Qing wanted to interrupt, but seeing Ophelia’s determined eyes, he swallowed the words back. Zhou Qing, who understood Ophelia’s hidden meaning, was even less likely to stop the decision to send the message.
After all, until death, that is to say, if Zhou Qing refuses, then Ophelia will choose death.
“Well, I see. Well, I’ll be grateful for your guidance from now on, Ophelia-chan.”
Zhou Qing, who couldn’t bear to see the girl die but had no way to refuse, could only say this.
Ophelia smiled brilliantly upon hearing this and replied.
PS③: Let me explain, the so-called hidden reward is a well-behaved maid named Ophelia. The author feels that it would be so cute if Ophelia became a maid, and I really want to adopt one home.
Chapter 14 Arrival of Amagiri Ayato (Old Version)
The following text——
“Master, get up.”
Early in the morning, Zhou Qing, who had just finished exercising and was about to take a nap, was dragged up by Ophelia.
“Breakfast is ready. Please wash up and go have breakfast.”
“Oh, Ophelia, let me sleep a little longer.”
Zhou Qing was lying on the bed, not wanting to get up at all, and said to Ophelia in a daze.
“No, Master.”
Ophelia refused righteously, then reached out to pull Zhou Qing out of bed.
“You again…”
However, before she could finish her words, Zhou Qing pulled her down onto the bed and held her in his arms.
“Small, soft, fragrant, and warm.”
Zhou Qing said dazedly while holding Ophelia in his arms.
Ophelia subconsciously tried to struggle at first, then she thought of something and curled up in Zhou Qing’s arms with a red face.
The air just fell silent, and then.
“Oh, sorry, sorry.”
Zhou Qing suddenly realized what he had done, then immediately let go and apologized to Ophelia.
“It doesn’t matter. If it’s the master, then it doesn’t matter what happens.”
Ophelia stood up, straightened her clothes which were a little messy because she was held in Zhou Qing’s arms, and then said this to Zhou Qing with a blushing face.
After a while, Ophelia calmed down and continued to speak to Zhou Qing.
“Well, Master, it’s time to wash up.”
After being helped by Ophelia to wash up, (Mysterious Voice: Damn life winner. Zhou Qing: Bite me! I not only have a cute maid, but also my childhood sweetheart, the junior sister, and the president. The mysterious man received 100,000 points of damage and cannot recover.)
“Speaking of which, Ophelia.”
At the dinner table, Zhou Qing said to Ophelia.
“kindness?”
Ophelia tilted her head cutely and made a puzzled sound.
“So cute, ahem, that’s not right.”
Zhou Qing was so touched by Ophelia’s cute face that he said it subconsciously, but suddenly he remembered that this was not what he wanted to say to Ophelia just now.
“Ophelia, could you please stop calling me Master?”
“What else should I call you if not Master?”
Ophelia blinked.
“Master?”
“No, no, just call me by my name normally.”
“I see.”
Ophelia seemed to understand. However.
“I understand, Master.”
“I already told you not to call me Master, Ophelia.”
However, Ophelia still went her own way.
“Ahhh, never mind. Whatever you want.”
Zhou Qing had no choice but to let Ophelia do as she pleased.
Of course, Zhou Qing did not notice the sly smile on Ophelia’s face, otherwise, he would have tried again.
————
It shone brightly and dazzlingly in the early summer sun, and at first glance it looked like a pure white feather—but after Amagiri Ayato grasped it in his hand, he discovered that it was just an ordinary handkerchief.
Judging by the lovely yet clumsy embroidery on the handkerchief, it’s likely handmade, not pre-made. It’s also not new; a closer look reveals numerous signs of repair. These subtle marks suggest its owner took great care of it.
“…Maybe it was blown away by the wind?”
It can be seen that this handkerchief does not seem to have been discarded intentionally, however.
“If that’s the case, where does it come from?”
Amagiri Ayato thought as he looked around and gave a wry smile.
Ayato Amagiri had only just arrived in this city—this very Seidoukan Academy. Arriving a little earlier than scheduled, he spent the remaining time wandering around the academy. However, the grounds were so vast that he couldn’t even tell where he was. He’d been following the promenade, so while he wasn’t likely to get lost, the newcomer had no idea where to find the owner.
“No other way, let’s send it to the Student Union later.”
Anyway, I will meet with the student council president later, so I can just give it to her then.
After making this decision, Ayato carefully folded the handkerchief and put it in his pocket.
At this moment, Amagiri Ayato noticed a faint panicked sound coming from the other side of the trees. It was as clear as a bell and no less pleasant than the singing of birds. He could feel a clear and strong will.
“—I’m so annoyed! Why did you choose a time like this…!”
But when he pricked up his ears and listened carefully, he heard a curse that was far from pleasant. Looking for the source of the voice, Ayato looked up and saw the window of a room wide open. It was a building with a distinctive, classical style, just a stone’s throw away from the back of the promenade.
“Anyway, we have to catch up with it before it flies too far!”
The voice coming from the other side of the curtains fluttering in the wind sounded very anxious.
“……I see.”
Amagiri Ayato glanced down at his pocket, then looked back up at the room.
“The fourth floor?… There’s a foothold anyway, so it should be fine.”
Faced with such an obvious situation, Amagiri Ayato knew who had discarded the handkerchief.
There was a two-meter-high iron fence between the promenade and the building, but Ayato easily scaled it without even a running start. He simultaneously reached for a nearby branch and effortlessly leaped onto it. From an ordinary person’s perspective, his movements seemed beyond human limits. But for the “Star Pulse Generation,” it was nothing.
“Hey yo!”
Although the target room is much higher than the tree below, it is not too difficult for “Star Pulse Era”.
“Hey, Mr. Pervert over there.”
But just as Amagiri Ayato was about to jump from the branch to the windowsill, he was interrupted by a sudden voice.
“As someone of my age, I understand the fatal attraction girls have for men at this age.”
The person who made that sound continued speaking.
“But as the vice president of the student union, I can’t ignore this situation.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing jumped lightly and jumped next to Tianwu Lingdou, then grabbed his collar and jumped back.
That’s right, the ones who spoke were Zhou Qing and Ophelia who had just arrived.
“This behavior of peeping into the girls’ dormitory in broad daylight is too conspicuous, Mr. Pervert.”
At this moment, Amagiri Ayato realized what had just happened and hurriedly explained.
“No, I just went up to return the handkerchief.”
After seeing Amagiri Ayato, Zhou Qing also thought of the original plot and understood what happened. Coincidentally, Ayato’s explanation also arrived.
However, Zhou Qing did not intend to let Tianwu Lingdou go so easily.
“Even so, you can’t just run into the girls’ dormitory.”
Then Zhou Qing rolled his eyes and said maliciously.
“Also, we can’t tell whether you went there with the intention of returning something. Maybe you just went there to spy on her under the pretext of returning something.”
“No, it’s not.”
Amagiri Ayato, who had originally breathed a sigh of relief, suddenly began to explain in a panic.
“I really went to return the handkerchief. I just felt that the handkerchief was very important to the other person.”
As he said that, Amagiri Ayato took out the handkerchief he had picked up.
“This is Julis’s handkerchief.”
At this moment, Ophelia suddenly spoke.
Hearing this, Zhou Qing also remembered that this was the handkerchief that Ophelia had embroidered for Julis herself.
“Oh, you know the owner of this handkerchief? That’s great.”
As he said this, Amagiri Ayato wanted to hand the handkerchief to Ophelia.
“Could you please return the handkerchief to its owner?”
Ophelia glanced at Zhou Qing, as if asking for instructions.
“If you want to do it, just do it.”
Zhou Qing saw the look Ophelia gave him, touched Ophelia’s head, and gave Ophelia an affirmative answer.
However, just as Ophelia accepted the handkerchief…
“Hey, classmate over there…”
This voice came to the ears of the three people…
PS: Imagine Julis’s expression when she saw Ophelia become Zhou Qing’s maid 233. By the way, should Julis fight with Zhou Qing because of Ophelia? 🙂 Or should Zhou Qing trick Tianwu Ayato, and let Tianwu Ayato fight with Julis (funny smile) Finally, the author shamelessly asks for collection again.
Small theater——
Zhou Qing: It’s really shameless to ask for help twice in one chapter
Author: Go away, you are mocking me, be careful or I will let Tianwu Ayato NTR you
Zhou Qing: I was wrong
Admit defeat decisively.
Author: Humph, don’t get too carried away, I am your creator.
(A tribute to Re:CREATORS. If you haven’t seen it, you can go and watch it. The setting is quite exciting.)
Chapter 15 Duel Amagiri Ayato vs. Julis (Old Version)
This voice came to the ears of the three people.
“Have you seen…”
Suddenly, the voice beside my ear paused, and said in surprise as if it was unbelievable.
“Ophelia!”
“Good morning, Julis.”
Ophelia greets Julis and wants to return Julis’s handkerchief to him.
“What did you call us for just now?”
However, he was interrupted by Zhou Qing, who watched Master Qi’s development with an eye of watching a show.
Indeed, with Julis’s shyness, she was too embarrassed to tell Ophelia that she had lost the handkerchief she had given her, and that this handkerchief was something she treasured very much.
“Julis, isn’t it…”
However, at this moment, Amagiri Ayato made an inappropriate statement.
No, from his point of view, this sentence was said at the right time, but was ruthlessly interrupted by Zhou Qing.
“By the way, Julis.”
Zhou Qing looked at Tianwu Lingdou with gloomy eyes and uttered terrible words.
“I would have forgotten about this guy if he hadn’t spoken. He just wanted to jump from the branch over there to your windowsill. I don’t know what he wanted to do. Fortunately, I dragged him down.”
“Varied–“
Julis seemed to have thought of something and asked Amagiri Ayato with a blushing face.
“Is what Vice President Zhou Qing said true?”
Indeed, Julis was changing clothes in the dormitory just now. If someone saw her, it would be a big deal, as it would affect the innocence of a princess.
Amagiri Ayato explained hurriedly.
Julis heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
“I just…”
Amagiri Ayato was continuing to explain what had just happened, but…
“This guy just tried to jump from that branch over there to your windowsill.”
How could Zhou Qing give Tianwu Ayato a chance to explain?
“If you don’t believe me, you can ask Ophelia.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing pointed at Ophelia.
“——?”
Julis looked at Ophelia with a questioning look.
“Yes, he did try to jump from that branch over there to your windowsill just now.”
Ophelia said this, but ignored the cause of the incident and just continued speaking along with Zhou Qing’s words.
Julis looked at Amagiri Ayato with a face full of anger, as if she wanted to confirm it again.
“That’s true, but I didn’t know it was a girls’ dormitory, and…”
That’s right, Amagiri Ayato also admitted it. And given his personality, it’s impossible for him not to admit such a thing.
However, when Amagiri Ayato wanted to continue explaining the reason, he was rudely interrupted by Julis.
“—Bloom, six-petaled flaming flower!”
The next moment, a huge fireball appeared in front of the girl, aiming at Tianwu Ayato and attacking him. However, Zhou Qing and Ophelia quickly dodged outside the battle circle and watched the excitement.
“[Witch]!?”
Amagiri Ayato quickly jumped to the side.
Almost at the same time, a roar sounded. Amagiri Ayato looked up and saw a giant flaming flower blossoming where he had just stood, forming a huge flaming wheel of overlapping scorching petals.
At the same time, the air was constantly vibrating, and a strong wind carrying heat was blowing towards them. It was like a bomb exploding, with incredible power.
“Oh… You actually managed to dodge the attack just now. You’re quite skilled.”
The girl’s voice still contained anger, but a hint of admiration could be heard in it.
“Okay, then I’ll deal with you a little more seriously.”
Amagiri Ayato once again sensed the girl increasing her star power and quickly raised his hands to stop her.
“Hey, wait a minute!”
“How about it? If you behave yourself, I can roast you until you’re well-done.”
“…Does that mean you’re going to burn me from the inside out?”
The other party had no intention of showing mercy.
“No, I just want to ask why you want to kill me…”
“Isn’t it common sense that the crime of peeping at a girl changing clothes should be paid with one’s life?”
The girl made a dangerous declaration in a calm manner.
“But I didn’t…”
Amagiri Ayato tried to explain, but he didn’t realize that both of them had ignored the reason why Amagiri Ayato did this.
“That’s right. Although you didn’t see it, this crime is not punishable by death.”
Julis said this with a blank expression.
“However, you attempted to conceal this crime, which is an aggravated offense.”
“Wait… Even if the crime is aggravated, it shouldn’t be punishable by death.”
“But you tried to insult the innocence of a princess. Do you think you can just let it go so easily?”
“A princess of a country…”
“Yes, I am Julis Alexia von Risfitte, the princess of the Kingdom of Lezetania and the king’s sister.”
Julis proudly introduced herself.
“So, are you ready to die?”
“…Can’t you be a little more flexible?”
“I’m sorry, I hate the word ‘accommodation’ the most.”
Julis said this firmly while smiling.
Julis, still smiling, was surrounded by fireballs again. Although much smaller than before, there were nine of them this time.
“Bloom! Nine-Wheel Dancing Flame Flower!”
“Woooooooooo!”
Nine fireballs, like lovely primroses, attacked Amagiri Ayato from different trajectories.
Amagiri Ayato dodged to the side, and the fireball hit the ground, making a dull explosion and then bursting and disappearing.
Even the concrete floor, paved with stone slabs, was lifted up in its entirety. Although the explosion was smaller than before, its power was still not to be taken lightly.
Even the “Star Pulse Generation” possesses much stronger tissue than ordinary people. If they focus their star power, their physical defense is even strong enough to withstand bullets. However, the damage caused by a direct hit from a fireball is still significant.
The remaining fireballs continued to attack Amagiri Ayato from above, below, left and right.
“Waaaaaaaa…!”
But Amagiri Ayato dodged the attack at the critical moment.
Sometimes he jumped up, sometimes he shrank his body, dodging the incoming fireballs by a hair’s breadth.
Seeing Ayato’s actions, Julis opened her eyes wide in surprise again.
“I see. It seems he’s no ordinary pervert.”
Amagiri Ayato, who could clearly hear the tone of praise, breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the water from his forehead.
It seems that she has a new understanding of herself.
Maybe there’s a chance to salvage the situation a little bit—
“But he’s a pervert with great skills.”
It seems there is no hope.
“Is it so difficult to understand each other…”
Amagiri Ayato couldn’t help but complain in a low voice.
“Huh, just kidding.”
At this moment, Julis glared at Amagiri Ayato with half-closed eyes and brushed her hair.
“But it’s wrong of you to try to break in without even confirming what kind of building this is. Even if you say you didn’t mean to peek, that’s not enough reason to forgive you, right?”
“Uh… you’re right.”
Amagiri Ayato was completely unable to refute.
“Even if you have good reasons, my anger remains unquenched. So now I can only follow the rules of this city. Fortunately, your skills seem quite good. Is that okay with you?”
As she spoke, the girl stared straight at Amagiri Ayato’s face.
“May I have your name?”
“…Amagiri Ayato.”
“In the name of the Red Lotus of Unyielding Proof, I, Julis Elexia von Risfitte, challenge Amagiri Ayato to a duel!”
Julis said this and placed her hand on the Seidoukan Academy emblem, the Red Lotus, which was worn on the chest of her uniform.
Despite Ayato’s surprise, the school emblem on his chest reacted to the request and glowed red.
“If you win, I’ll listen to you and leave honestly. But if I win, I want you to be at my mercy.”
Julis raised the corner of her mouth, as if this was a matter of course.
“Wait, wait! I didn’t—”
“Now that you’ve transferred here, you should know what dueling means, right?”
Julis questioned Amagiri Ayato without giving any explanation.
“…I’ve heard of this before.”
“Then accept the duel quickly, the crowd is gathering around.”
Hearing this, Ayato looked around. The crowd had indeed begun to form a circle around the two of them without them noticing.
They probably gathered after hearing the commotion. Since it was located in the girls’ dormitory, the onlookers seemed to be mostly female students, but there were also some male students watching from a distance.
“Hey, what happened?”
“I heard the ‘Switch of Flame’ is going to duel!”
“Is this true?! Isn’t she one of the ‘First Twelve’?! We absolutely can’t miss her!”
“By the way, who is the opponent from and where?”
“I don’t know him. He seems like a stranger… Is he on the internet?”
“I’m looking for him… but he’s not listed in the ‘Book of Famous Sacrifices’!”
“He’s just a nobody. It’s amazing that he has the courage to fight.”
“I wonder how long he can hold out. That princess is quite ruthless.”
“Three minutes.”
“One minute.”
“Wait a minute, it looks like the odds are about to appear online… Let me check, it’s doubled in three minutes.”
“Someone’s already opened a betting pool. These people are really well-informed.”
“The broadcasting department has already started the live broadcast. Look, this way and that way.”
Amagiri Ayato listened to the voices of the onlookers while frowning in worry.
What he fears most is becoming the focus of everyone’s attention.
“Why does it attract so many people…”
“There are two reasons. The first is to gather information on a strong student—that is, me. After all, I’m one of the ‘First Twelve’ of this academy, and there are many who would try to dethrone me if they get the chance.”
“‘The Twelve of the First Page’?”
“…Is it necessary to start with this?”
Julis stared at Ayato in surprise.
“Never mind. You know that each academy in Asterisk has a ranking system, right? While the detailed rules vary from academy to academy, each academy has a clear ranking system that distinguishes students by their abilities—the ‘Book of Named Priests’. There are seventy-two spots in total, and the top twelve are listed on the first page of the list, commonly known as the ‘First Twelve’. And that jerk vice-president just now is the leader of the ‘First Twelve’.”
I see.
“The second reason is simple and obvious: these people are just idiots who love to join in the fun.”
……I see.
“Anyway, if you really don’t want to, there’s nothing I can do. You have the right to refuse the duel, but if you do, you’ll be sent to the girls’ dormitory guards. It’s a shame for me that I can’t deal with you myself.”
Before he knew it, Ayato had found himself in a dilemma.
“Ah, but I don’t even have a weapon.”
But he still did not give up hope of struggling.
Some students would bring their own weapons to school, but in principle, most students modified the equipment provided by the academy and made use of it. Ayato also felt that he would do so when necessary, so of course he did not bring any weapons.
“You’re not a ‘magician’, are you? What weapon do you use?”
“……sword.”
“Can someone lend him a weapon? A sword would be best.”
Julis asked the onlookers and soon received a response.
“Here, use this one.”
Following these words, something was thrown towards Ayato from the crowd.
Ayato took it and looked at it. It was a short stick-shaped device, just the right size to hold in one hand, with a green ore on the tip – the universal ore.
This is the starting point of the Huang-style armed forces.
“Don’t tell me you don’t even know how to activate this.”
Julis smiled confidently.
“Why……”
Ayato sighed deeply, then activated the Kirei-style weapon in his hand.
“…I, Amagiri Ayato, accept Julis’s duel request.”
Chapter 16: A Sneak Attack on Julis (Old Version)
Amagiri Ayato placed his hand on the school emblem on his chest and sighed as he spoke.
Amagiri Ayato’s school badge glowed red again, as proof of his acceptance of the duel.
Floating on the multi-cratered lakes of northern Kanto, the artificial floating city of Rikka—commonly known as Asterisk—is the stage for the annual Star Weapon Festival. Armed with weapons, students from six academies engage in a fierce competition for supremacy.
This is the case in name, but in reality, of course, it won’t be a fight to the death.
The rules governing the competition are enshrined in the Star Martial Arts Charter. Simply put, “whoever destroys the opponent’s school emblem wins.” While deliberate acts of brutality are prohibited, actions intended to weaken the opponent’s fighting capabilities are permitted. Since weapons are involved in duels, injuries are inevitable, and sometimes even more serious accidents can occur.
But young people from all over the world still flock to this city because some dreams can only be realized here.
At the same time, the “Star Martial Arts Festival” is not the only opportunity for these students to compete.
When young people, confident in their martial arts skills and full of passion, gather together, it’s natural for them to get into arguments. In Asterisk, this is when private fights can be conducted according to the rules.
This is the duel.
The rules are the same as those of the “Star Warrior Festival,” with victory determined by the destruction of the school emblem. The hardened school emblem has built-in data processing capabilities, allowing it to adjudicate duels upon request and transmit battle data to a computer host. This is to minimize cheating.
Especially for students belonging to the same academy, the result of the duel will change the ranking, so it has a meaning beyond simple private fighting.
Julis herself emerged victorious in many duels, rising to fifth place in the rankings.
However, Julis was completely unable to fathom the strength of the young man before her—Amagiri Ayato.
“Bloom! — Sharp Spear White Flame Flower!”
Julis swung her rapier like a baton, and a giant spear of blue-white flame appeared in its path. Flames resembling trumpet lilies rushed towards Ayato like a rocket.
Amagiri Ayato used his sword to split the flames, but was blown away by the shock wave.
Amagiri Ayato, who was barely able to perform the receiving maneuver, seemed to be breathing much faster.
“Oh, that new guy is pretty strong.”
“You were able to withstand the princess’s flames, even though you were barely able to dodge them.”
“Beep, your martial arts skills seem pretty good.”
“It’s not bad, but it’s not much better either.”
“Could it be that the princess is showing mercy?”
“Yeah.”
Zhou Qing also spoke in the crowd.
“It’s more interesting to watch a play.”
Julis frowned slightly at the noises of the onlookers.
Of course, she showed no mercy. Although she didn’t use her full strength, she still faced her opponent very seriously.
In reality, anyone would think that Julis had the upper hand. Amagiri Ayato was desperately defending himself, unable to even get close to Julis.
Keeping distance from the opponent and then using superior firepower to block the opponent is Julis’s basic tactic, which can be said to be the most ideal battle situation.
The rapier in his hand, the “Gorilla Whirling Sword”, is only used to restrain the opponent when he approaches.
——But Julis felt something was strongly amiss. She couldn’t quite pinpoint what it was, but it just felt odd.
While it was true that he was suppressing his opponent, he had almost no sense of control. And although Ayato’s dodging was very difficult, he did dodge all of Julis’s attacks.
For a moment, Ayato mistakenly thought Julis was showing mercy. However, judging by the way Julis was panting heavily, it didn’t seem like she was acting.
Amagiri Ayato was skeptical, but also slightly interested.
“Um, Julis… classmate? Isn’t it time for you to forgive me?”
After finally catching his breath, Ayato lowered his posture and raised his hands.
“Just call me Julis. So, are you planning to surrender?”
“Well, that’s not the case. Actually, I didn’t want to fight you from the beginning.”
“Alright, I don’t mind if you surrender. But you’ll either be roasted like a pervert or captured by the girls’ dormitory security. By the way, the underwear thief the security team caught a few days ago was only able to utter a few fragments after his ‘punishment’ and ultimately became a cripple, too afraid to leave his room.”
“…I’ll try harder.
Ayato gave a stiff smile and took up a stance with his sword again.
That’s right.
Julis also couldn’t accept the duel ending like this.
No matter what, I must find out the true identity of the strange feeling.
After making up her mind, Julis concentrated her star power.
However, as long as you don’t let your opponent get close, this weakness isn’t really a weakness.
“Bloom! Six-petaled Exploding Flame Flower!”
I will definitely not fail this time.
As the huge fireball appeared in front of Julis, the crowd began to commotion.
This was the same move that had knocked Ayato out of the room, but it was twice as big.
“Oh no! It’s a killer move!”
“Hey, this isn’t a joke!”
“Run away—!”
“Julis really doesn’t care.”
Zhou Qing saw Yulis’s moves and shook his head helplessly.
“Atmosphere Control Circle.”
Zhou Qing reluctantly deployed the atmosphere control circle to protect himself and the people around him. After all, he was still the student council president of the Star Guidance Hall.
Julis glanced helplessly at Zhou Qing, who had joined in the fun, then quickly calculated the most suitable trajectory and launched. Ayato suddenly bent forward, but Julis clenched her fists tightly before the fireball could dodge past.
“Explode!”
“Varied–!”
As if the fireball understood Julis’ words, it exploded before Ayato’s eyes.
Although it didn’t hit directly, it was impossible to completely avoid it at this distance. If caught in the power of the explosion at such close range, even the “Star Pulse Generation” would be temporarily unable to move.
The blazing flames obscured Julis’s vision. While shielding her face from the fierce blast of wind, Julis was certain of victory.
–However.
“The first stage of the Tianwu Chenming style sword technique – ‘Er Jiaolong’!”
A flash of sword appeared in Tianwu Lingdou’s hand, cutting the flaming petals into a cross shape.
“This… could it be the Meteor Fighting Technique—!?”
Meteor Fighting Technique is a move that injects star power into the universal ore to temporarily increase the power of Huang-style weapons.
The official name is the excess omnipotence phenomenon, but it is definitely not a secret skill that can be mastered overnight.
It requires considerable hard training, and the Huang-style weapons must also be carefully adjusted.
If he could even successfully activate the weapon he had just borrowed—
“Get down!”
The moment Julis felt a shudder, a dark shadow flashed out from where the flames had been cut, closing the distance in an instant.
The speed was so fast that it was unbelievable, at least it was a world of difference compared to the speed just now.
Julis followed Amagiri Ayato’s gaze and saw a shining arrow flying towards her at a rapid speed.
Although Julis wanted to dodge, it was too late.
“Damn it, is it too late?”
Although Amagiri Ayato wanted to knock Julis down, time still did not allow it.
And Julis also closed her eyes in despair…
Chapter 17: The Interrupted Duel (Old Version)
Julis closed her eyes in despair, but the pain she imagined did not come.
“Huh.”
Julis opened her eyes in confusion, only to see a poisonous hand before her grasping the incoming light arrow and squeezing it hard.
“Bang——”
The light arrow turned into fragments.
“Ophelia, is that you?”
Julis looked at Ophelia excitedly, but her eyes suddenly dimmed.
“I wanted to protect you, but Ophelia protected you instead.”
“No need to mind.”
However, Ophelia did not comfort Julis.
Yes, although Ophelia has been reborn, even so, Ophelia has severed the shackles of the past. Now the most important person to Ophelia is Zhou Qing.
Although Zhou Qing didn’t want Ophelia to be like this, Ophelia couldn’t let go of the past, so Zhou Qing could only let it go.
“It’s just the master’s order.”
It turns out, it happened just now.
When Zhou Qing discovered that Julis was using the “Six-petal Explosive Flame Flower”, he distracted his attention to the people around him and asked Ophelia to pay attention to protecting Julis’s safety.
As expected, the attacker did not disappoint Zhou Qing and launched a sneak attack at the moment when Julis was distracted.
Although Ophelia claimed she didn’t care about Julis and tried to downplay her presence, she subconsciously still cared about her. So, at the critical moment, she blocked the energy arrow that was heading towards Julis.
And Zhou Qing…
“Found it.”
Zhou Qing was seen attacking a man who was completely hidden in a black hood.
“The Sword Vine Flow is passed down – Qinghai Wave.”
Zhou Qing used the Sky Feather Slash to slash at the attacker several times.
However, the sound of the blade entering the flesh did not come, but instead there was a “bang bang” sound of metal colliding.
However, the black hooded suit had been chopped off, revealing the attacker inside.
“This is–“
The crowd around exclaimed.
“Mimic puppet?”
“Why are you here?”
——
“really.”
Zhou Qing looked as if he had not expected this.
“Even if I’m added, the plot still doesn’t change, it’s still the Alecante Institute’s mimic puppet.”
At this moment, the mimicry doll wanted to attack Zhou Qing.
However.
As soon as the puppet moved, it suddenly fell down, and all four limbs broke at the joints.
“Well, you’re definitely not human, though.”
Zhou Qing said this.
“But it’s not good to underestimate my knife.”
Zhou Qing seemed to be talking to himself, or to the mimic doll.
“But if that happens, I’ll catch you by the hair, Aeneasda Junai.”
“Ah, trouble.” A lively girl said this in the Alecante Institute. (PS: By the way, seeing her always reminds me of Yuzhi Nobu)
“So, everything you did was unnecessary.”
Another calm girl said this.
“Well, after all, we collected some important data. The number one person in the Star Guidance Hall is a magician or something, that’s some great intel.”
“That being said, since he’s already exposed in the crowd, it won’t be long before we get the information. Your efforts are basically in vain, and as for the Star Guidance Hall—”
“It’s okay, it’s okay. I can just go over there and give them some skills when the time comes.”
“Well, that’s all I can do…”
“Alright, alright, please end your duel here.”
Just as the two girls from the Alecante Research Institute were arguing, Julis and Amagiri Ayato heard an extremely calm and composed voice, accompanied by a few brief claps.
“We at Seidoukan Academy do recognize the right of students to duel freely… but unfortunately, I must declare this duel invalid.”
As he spoke, a girl with dazzling golden hair stepped out from the crowd.
The person who came was Claudia, the student council president of Xingdao Hall.
“…Claudia, what right do you have to stop me?”
“Of course, I do so with my authority as the Student Council President of Seidoukan Academy, Julis.”
Claudia said with a smile, placing her hand on her school badge.
“By the authority of Chief Representative Chilian, I hereby cancel the duel between Julis Alexia von Risfitte and Amagiri Ayato.”
The school emblems on Julis and Ayato, which had been glowing red, immediately lost their radiance.
“Haha, that’s all, Amagiri Ayato-kun.”
“call……”
It seems like we’ve really gotten through this time. Ayato wiped the sweat from his forehead and took a deep breath.
“Thank you very much…Student Council President, huh?”
“Yes, I’m the student council president of Seidoukan Academy, and my name is Claudia Enfield. I’d appreciate your guidance.”
Claudia gave a ladylike bow.
Meanwhile, Julis seemed unconvinced by the previous judgment and glared at Claudia with dissatisfaction.
“Even if you’re the student council president, you shouldn’t interfere in a duel without a legitimate reason, right?”
“Of course there’s a legitimate reason. You know he’s a transfer student, right? Although his profile has been registered and his school badge has been verified, he hasn’t completed the final transfer paperwork. So, strictly speaking, Amagiri Ayato isn’t a student of Seidoukan Academy yet. Duels are only permitted when both parties are students. So, of course, this duel can’t stand, right?”
Claudia kept smiling and answered Julis fluently.
“Besides, I already know the whole story of what just happened. My vice president has caused you trouble.”
However, the onlookers saw that Claudia was telling lies without blushing at all.
That’s right, from the moment Zhou Qing met Tianwu Lingdou, Claudia began to observe the development of the situation in the crowd, and as she expected, Zhou Qing led the matter in an interesting direction.
“Huh, indeed…”
When Tian Wu Ling Dou thought about what had just happened, it seemed as if he had been led by Zhou Qing by the nose, and he sighed helplessly.
“Sure enough, this resourcefulness is only from the vice president of the student union.”
“Hey, what’s going on?”
Julis, who had no idea what was happening, uttered such a voice.
“Let Qing explain this matter to you.”
Claudia smiled elegantly and clapped her hands.
“Okay, that’s it. Please disperse, everyone. If you stay any longer, you’ll be late for class.”
After hearing this, the onlookers left in twos and threes.
Although many people were dissatisfied with this half-hearted result, it seemed that they were not willing to complain to the student council president.
“Ah, wait a minute…”
Amagiri Ayato thought about the attack just now.
“The attack just now?”
“Well, about this matter.”
Just then, Zhou Qing came over.
“Let’s leave it to our Student Union. This matter seems to be related to the Alecante Institute. Is that okay, Julis?”
Zhou Qing asked Julis.
Julis nodded.
“The attack on the [First Page Twelve] isn’t something to be alarmed about, and since this matter concerns Alecante, it’s perfectly reasonable to hand it over to your Student Union.”
However, at this moment, Julis changed the subject.
“But what did the student council president mean just now?”
Zhou Qing touched his head and smiled without feeling embarrassed at all.
“Let Ophelia explain it to you. After all, it’s been a while since you last saw each other, right? I also have to deal with Amagiri Ayato’s admissions process with Claudia, and the attack on the Alecante Institute.”
Yulis stared at Zhou Qing for a while.
“Forget it, I’ll let you go this time.”
Then she pulled Ophelia aside, and when Ophelia saw Zhou Qing was about to leave, she wanted to break free from Yulis’s hand and leave with Zhou Qing.
When Zhou Qing saw this scene, he could only touch it helplessly and said to Ophelia.
“Ophelia, please explain everything to Julis first, then go to the classroom. Claudia and I will go to the student union first, and we will also go to the classroom later.”
Ophelia was silent for a while and gave Zhou Qing an affirmative answer.
After hearing this, Zhou Qing felt relieved as he, Claudia, and Amagiri Ayato walked towards the student union, while Julis seemed to be stunned.
After a while, such a voice was heard from behind Zhou Qing and others.
“Hey, hey, hey—Master? What’s going on? Ophelia?”
Chapter 18 Telling Amagiri Haruka (Old Version)
PS: Well, it was already 4 o’clock when the author came back from the physical examination. I wrote a chapter in a hurry. Please forgive me. The following is the main text:
Julis’s voice came from behind Claudia and the others.
“Where’s the master, Ao-chan.”
When Claudia heard Ophelia’s way of addressing Zhou Qing, she went back to calling him the same way she had called him a few years ago.
“I haven’t seen you for a few days, and you’ve already seen a new little maid. She’s the former number one maid at the Leiwolf Black Academy.”
Claudia said sarcastically.
“Well, Claudia, I’ll explain this to you later, but for now.”
That’s right, ever since Claudia stopped calling Zhou Qing “Qingjiang”, if she used that name again, it meant she was angry. Although such situations were rare in the past two years, they did happen.
Zhou Qing quickly said to Claudia, then pointed at Tianwu Lingdou next to him.
“For now, let’s deal with Amagiri Ayato-san’s affairs first.”
Claudia had obviously thought of this after being reminded by Zhou Qing.
“But you have to explain it to me carefully afterwards.”
From the classroom I passed by, I heard the voice of an elderly teacher lecturing.
“Of course, according to the latest mainstream theory, this ‘falling star shower’ is no ordinary meteorite. Observatories around the world have not only been unable to detect any signs, but they haven’t even observed any suspended matter that would have been produced by an impact with the Earth’s surface. What exactly does this mean…”
The teacher’s tone was monotonous and slow, almost like a lullaby to lull you to sleep. Amagiri Ayato glanced around the classroom and saw that most of the students were already asleep at their desks.
“You’re already in class so early in the morning. It shouldn’t be class meeting time yet, right?”
“Yes. But there is a tutoring class going on in this classroom right now.”
Claudia, Zhou Qing’s replacement, answered.
“Is tutoring required for the first class…”
It sounds even harder.
“After all, our school’s motto is ‘Comprehensive in both civil and military matters.’ So please be careful.”
On the way to the student union office, Zhou Qing, who was walking next to Tianwu Ayato, turned around and said with a smile.
The school building and exterior of Xingdaokan Academy are quite classical, and it is a modern-style open high-rise building.
The three school buildings of the university, senior school and secondary school are surrounded by a large courtyard. Among them, the senior school building with the largest number of students is the largest.
“By the way, we are in the same grade as Ayato, so we don’t have to be so reserved when talking.”
“Huh? So… the student council president and vice president are also first years?”
Zhou Qing and Claudia were so calm and composed, they really didn’t look like first-year students.
“Strange? But how could he become the student council president…”
It was June now. If Zhou Qing was a first-year like Claudia and Ayato, it meant they had only been in school for a little over two months.
Although I don’t know the selection system here, becoming the student council president and vice president in such a short time is an impossible task.
“Oh, I’ve been the student council president since the middle school days. This is my third term.”
Claudia spoke lightly as they walked along the glass corridor where bright sunlight streamed in.
“And Qing, too.”
The high school and middle school divisions here don’t have their own autonomous organizations, but rather a student union that oversees all academy affairs. Therefore, the student union members include not only middle school students, but also university students.
“oh……”
“So, please just call me by my first name.”
Zhou Qingru said to Tianwu Lingdou.
“I see. I understand, Vice President Zhou Qing.”
“Just call me Zhou Qing.”
“Um, okay, Zhou Qing.”
“And me too.”
Just then, Claudia leaned over and spoke.
“Just call me Claudia.”
“Forehead…”
Julis hadn’t been able to discuss this just now because the current situation wasn’t suitable. However, it still felt strange to address a girl by her first name when meeting her for the first time.
“It’s okay, Claudia. She always likes people to call her by her first name when she recognizes someone.”
“Well, then, please take care of me, Claudia.”
“—Okay, this is it. Please come in.”
As they chatted, the three of them arrived at the Student Union Office, located on the top floor of the Higher Education Building. It could be said that all the rooms on this floor were related to the Student Union.
Claudia passed the school badge authentication system and opened the door. The spacious space before her was completely unimaginable as the student union office.
The floor was covered with dark brown carpet and furnished with a full set of leather reception tables and chairs; paintings of distant views of the Seidoukan Academy hung on the walls; in front of the huge glass window that seemed to cut through the sky, there was a heavy oak desk, making it look like the president’s office of a large company.
Claudia sat skillfully at her desk, clasping her fingers together and exhaling slowly.
“Then once again… Welcome to Seidoukan Academy, Ayato. Welcome.”
Then she stared at Ayato who was standing in front of the table, then turned her chair around and looked out the window.
“Welcome to Asterisk.”
“As a special transfer student at Seidoukan Academy, we have only one expectation for you: victory.”
Claudia continued, still looking down at the street.
“That means defeating Garedovas, subduing Alecante, defeating the Kailong, defeating Lewolf, defeating Quinville, and dominating the Star Warrior Festival. Then, our academy will grant your wish. Any wish that can be fulfilled in this world, we will grant it for you.”
“Um……”
But Ayato scratched his head and frowned in confusion.
“I’m sorry, I’m not interested in any of this.”
“Well, we’ve known for a long time that you have no interest in these things. You even rejected our invitation to be a special student.”
Claudia paused at this point and turned to face Ayato.
“However, our school’s performance in the Star Warrior Festival has been less than ideal in recent years. Last season, we were ranked fifth overall. Sixth-placed Aoi Weil has been strategically excluded from the overall rankings, effectively putting us in last place. We must break this impasse at all costs, and so we must secure every capable student possible.”
Claudia was right, the performance of Seidoukan Academy had been very poor in the past few seasons.
Well, it may also be related to the fact that Zhou Qing has never participated in the Star Martial Festival.
Thinking of this, Claudia looked at Zhou Qing with resentful eyes.
“Ah, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I will participate in the Phoenix Star Martial Festival this time.”
Zhou Qing saw Claudia’s eyes and clearly understood what she meant.
“After all, I still have to help the champion of Toudou Qilin’s district.”
Listening to Zhou Qing’s words, it seems that winning the district championship is a very easy thing.
However, it is true that with the strength of a Zhou Qing-level swordsman like Todo Kirin, the Phoenix Star Martial Festival is no problem at all.
“Students have the right to participate in the Star Warrior Festival up to three times. However, no matter how outstanding a student is, they can only participate three times. To be honest, our academy is currently very short of talent.”
Claudia smiled slightly when she heard Zhou Qing’s words and continued to explain to Amagiri Ayato.
“But why would you let me be a special student? Although it may sound a bit self-deprecating, my abilities aren’t strong enough to warrant your efforts to recruit me.”
“Yes, because you’re a completely unknown student. To be honest, the HR agent was adamantly against it at first.”
“So you recommended me?!”
Those recruited as special students were often those who had achieved outstanding results in certain competitions or secondary martial arts tournaments affiliated with the “Star Martial Festival.” While some “witches” and “magicians” with special abilities were exceptions, they were required to register their identities in their home countries, making them unlikely to be missed by HR agents.
In this regard, Ayato is just the son of the owner of a nameless swordsmanship dojo, and he has never achieved any brilliant results in any major competitions.
“Yes, it was forced through in the end. Luckily, Qing didn’t object at the time. I’ve never been so grateful to be the student council president as I was then. Long live power.”
“…So strong.”
“If you had rejected me again, I would have been humiliated. Fortunately, you changed your mind. I was saved.”
“Actually, I haven’t changed my mind.”
Ayato shrugged as he spoke. Claudia narrowed her eyes.
“Then why did you choose our academy?”
At this moment, Ayato suddenly showed a serious expression, placed his hands on the desk, and stared directly into Claudia’s eyes.
“Claudia, did my sister, Haruka Amagiri, really attend this academy?”
“Well, who knows?”
Claudia looked back at Ayato and raised her index finger.
“I only know one piece of information about this matter. The information of a ‘certain female student’ who once belonged to this academy has indeed been erased.”
“Is it possible to eliminate… such a thing?”
“Generally speaking it’s impossible.”
“Not even the student council president?”
“After all, this position isn’t all-powerful—but if it’s a senior executive, that’s a different story, right?”
Facing Claudia’s wry smile, Ayato’s serious expression didn’t change at all.
The senior executives she was referring to were, of course, the integrated corporate conglomerates.
“There’s no record of ‘her’ participating in the ‘Star Warrior Festival’, nor is she listed in the ‘Book of Named Priests’. No, it’s even more doubtful whether she ever attended this academy. After all, that was five years ago, and the students and homeroom teachers are still here, but no one remembers ‘her’ existence. There’s really nothing we can do.”
“Is it possible that even the competition records were falsified?”
“Impossible. If you want to falsify the entry records, you have to hide it from the entire Asterisk community, and even from the hundreds of millions of fans of the ‘Seisu Matsuri’ around the world. The ‘Seisu Matsuri’ is broadcast live around the world, and the ‘Festival Book’ posts updated lists online at any time. In this city, even the occasional duel on the street is captured by the media in a short time. The video of your duel with Julis just now should have been posted online long ago.”
“So…”
As if interrupting Ayato, Claudia operated the computer at hand.
The spatial window opened in the air, and an image of a woman appeared.
“!”
Ayato’s eyes widened.
“This is all the information I can recover. I enrolled five years ago and dropped out six months later due to personal reasons. I don’t have my name, birthday, or any other personal information.”
But for Ayato, this was enough.
It can’t be wrong. It can’t be wrong.
“…How did Claudia recover this information?”
To restore the data, of course, one must know that “some data has been deleted.” Otherwise, it would be impossible. But wouldn’t any record or memory of this student’s existence be completely gone?
So, how did she know?
“I’m sorry, I can’t tell you the details. Will you not believe me?”
“Well, no, definitely not.”
Ayato answered hurriedly.
Since you’re the dorm head, you must have a lot of sources of information.
At least she was willing to tell me that “it’s inconvenient to disclose”, and I was grateful for that alone.
“But I personally think… regardless of the circumstances, ‘she’ may no longer be in this academy. If your purpose for coming here is ‘her’—”
Claudia’s voice grew increasingly murky, as if she were struggling to speak. However, Ayato regained his usual relaxed expression and shook his head.
“Thank you, but it’s okay. I didn’t come here looking for my sister anyway.”
“About Amagiri Haruka—”
However, at this moment, Zhou Qing spoke.
PS: Should I include Claudia in the next chapter? Haha.
PS2: And, since the author has worked so hard, please collect and give some flowers:)
Chapter 19 Power Amagiri Ayato (Old Version)
“I do have some clues.”
“About four and a half years ago, when I was investigating this city with my father.”
“Investigation?”
However, Claudia interrupted Zhou Qing’s speech.
“Well, it’s just to decide which school I should attend. After all, our Zhou family has a certain say within Jielong, and I don’t want to go to Jielong Seventh College. So I asked my father to bring me here to take a look.”
Zhou Qing explained to Claudia, then turned and continued speaking to Ayato.
“Then, when I sneaked out one night, I went to watch the legendary illegal underground competition – the Eclipse Martial Arts Festival.”
“What!”
Hearing Zhou Qing’s words, Claudia cried out in surprise.
“Do you know what that is, Claudia?”
This was a completely unfamiliar word to Ayato.
“I guess so. I’ve heard rumors about it. Some idiots who thought the Star Warrior Festival wasn’t exciting enough created this illegal, rule-abiding battle game in search of even more excitement.”
“It’s not called rules…”
A chill ran down Ayato’s spine.
“There’s no such thing as a waiver. The winner is determined by who faints first, or… loses their life. Since it’s held underground, the scale is of course much smaller than the Star Warrior Festival. However, some wealthy people are extremely enthusiastic about this kind of competition, and I heard it’s quite grand. But—”
As she spoke, Claudia looked at Zhou Qing with an unfriendly look.
“Qing, why would you go to a place like that?”
“Well, I just heard about it occasionally, and I wanted to see what this city has to offer.”
Seeing Claudia’s expression, Zhou Qing knew he had to explain.
“Special features, it really is…”
Claudia heard this and smiled helplessly.
“Well, I saw Amagiri Haruka as one of the contestants.”
“Sister…she participates in this kind of competition?”
“That’s right. I remember her using the Blackforge Demon Sword. It’s rare for someone to bring pure Starlight weapons to the Eclipse Martial Arts Festival.”
“And what was the result of that game…?”
“Although it was a very exciting match, Amagiri Haruka lost.”
At that moment, Ayato felt as if he had been hit hard on the head.
The world suddenly twisted and deformed, and the ground around me seemed to collapse, and an uncertain sense of emptiness crept up from my feet.
It’s like being sucked into a bottomless pit.
“Don’t worry.”
Zhou Qing continued talking without thinking when he saw Tianwu Lingdou’s expression.
“Although Amagiri Haruka was seriously injured, she is definitely not dead.”
“Yes, really…”
Ayato managed to squeeze out these words.
“If you’re worried.”
When Zhou Qing saw Tianwu Lingdou like this, he could only touch his head helplessly.
“Then go find her.”
“No, thanks.”
Said in front of Amagiri Ayato.
Yes, after all, it has been a long time since Amagiri Haruka sealed Amagiri Ayato. No wonder Amagiri Ayato would have so many thoughts in his mind.
But Amagiri Ayato still subconsciously spoke stubbornly.
“Sister Yao must have her own reasons for not coming.”
“Well, I don’t know what you’re thinking about, but it seems like you’re thinking of something bad.”
Zhou Qing saw Tianwu Lingdou’s face change drastically, and knew that he was thinking of something bad.
“If that’s the case, why not just find her and ask her clearly?”
And Amagiri Ayato also reacted after hearing what he said.
——Yeah, if there is anything, just find Sister Yao and ask her clearly. Sister Yao is not the kind of person who ignores her family.
Thinking of this, Amagiri Ayato’s expression couldn’t help but improve a lot.
“Well, besides.”
At this moment, Zhou Qing spoke again.
but..
“That’s not what I wanted to convey.”
Having said this, Zhou Qing’s face turned serious.
“I mean, he didn’t seem to be in a good state after losing.”
Speaking of this, Zhou Qing recalled and spoke.
“Although she was severely injured during the Eclipse Martial Festival, her injuries shouldn’t have caused her to fall into a coma. However, she did fall into a coma. I stayed there for a while afterwards, but I didn’t hear any news of her waking up.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing touched his chin.
“That’s kind of counterintuitive.”
And Amagiri Ayato was obviously thinking of something, but he said nothing.
“Well, if you’re worried, why don’t you just go find her?”
Zhou Qing clapped his hands and came to this conclusion.
“That being said.”
Amagiri Ayato gave a helpless smile.
“But how can I find it if I’m alone?”
“Pah.”
“In that case.”
Just then, Claudia spoke.
“Then, like I said just now, why not participate in the Phoenix Star Martial Festival?”
“[Phoenix Star Martial Festival]?”
“That’s right. If you participate in the Phoenix Star Martial Arts Festival and win, the Unified Enterprise Foundation will grant you one wish.”
As she spoke, Claudia brushed her hair with her hand and gave Zhou Qing an appreciative look.
“Then you can use this wish to find your sister.”
That’s right, the Star Martial Arts Festival is hosted by the Unified Enterprise Foundation, so the winner of the Star Martial Arts Festival will realize his wish with the power of the Unified Enterprise Foundation.
Of course, this desire is premised on not violating the interests of the integrated corporate consortium.
“so…”
Amagiri Ayato was thinking about something, and his eyes gradually became sharp.
“Then I will work hard to win the championship.”
“Then it’s decided.”
Claudia clapped her hands happily.
“And then…”
Claudia turned her gaze towards Zhou Qing. Her expression was unfriendly, and a dark aura seemed to emanate from behind her.
“that.”
Seeing this situation, Amagiri Ayato knew that it was not appropriate to disturb him.
But it was inconvenient to interrupt, so after hesitating for a moment, he could only bite the bullet and interrupt Claudia’s scrutiny of Zhou Qing. Goodbye.
“Zhou Qing, Claudia, if everything is fine, I’ll go back first.”
“Nice! Good job, Ayato.”
Zhou Qing silently praised Ayato’s interruption.
Then he turned around and said.
“Well, I wish you a happy academy life, Ayato.”
Then he watched Ayato walk out.
after–
“ah–“
Claudia made a cute sound.
Zhou Qing felt his nose itchy when he saw Claudia, whose face was rosy in his arms.
“Claudia, I will explain everything about Ophelia to you.”
P.S. Well, I am a little anxious to collect Claudia, so I will collect it in the next chapter 233. If you have a lot of collections, then maybe I will collect it in the next chapter.
Chapter 20 Explaining Claudia (Old Edition)
————————I am the dividing line of explanation————————
“That is to say.”
Claudia listened to Zhou Qing’s explanation, summarized it, and said.
“You defeated Ophelia, and then cured her of the aftereffects of her acquired Star Vein Age bloodline, and then she fell in love with you?”
“Saying you’re attracted to something is too…”
Zhou Qing touched his nose and said with a wry smile.
“It can only be considered as a return of favor at best.”
“Well, you still don’t understand girls’ minds, Qing.”
Claudia said while touching Zhou Qing’s nose in Zhou Qing’s arms.
“If I didn’t have feelings for you, why would I entrust myself to you?”
Then Claudia tried to break free from Zhou Qing’s arms, but failed after two attempts, so she gave up and continued to coax the red-faced girl.
“What’s more, she even used her wish qualification for being the Star Warrior Festival champion twice, just to be by your side.”
“Is this…like this?”
Zhou Qing touched his head and smiled bitterly.
“but.”
Claudia looked at Zhou Qing who took the initiative to hug her and asked the doubts in her heart.
“You actually took the initiative to hug me today. Have you figured it out?”
Although she said this, Claudia was actually very happy.
Yes, after all, the person you have liked for a long time has always been distant towards you, but now he actively embraces you. It is indeed a very happy thing.
“Are you getting it…?”
Zhou Qing repeated.
Yes, ever since he knew that he could get the Crystal Palace and take the person from this world away, Zou Qing began to look directly into his own heart.
It’s just that I haven’t seen Claudia these days because of Ophelia’s matter, so Claudia didn’t notice it.
“Yeah, I figured it out now.”
Zhou Qing answered Claudia affirmatively.
“Since a few days ago…”
“Ala, this is so sad.”
Claudia heard Zhou Qing’s words and interrupted him.
Yes, Claudia hasn’t seen Zhou Qing these days, so.
“It wasn’t me who made you figure it out.”
Yes, judging from the time, Zhou Qing figured it out within these few days, and during these few days, the person Zhou Qing had the most contact with was Ophelia.
“So, it’s Ophelia?”
“Ophelia…”
“Well, sort of.”
Zhou Qing thought of the mission reward – the Crystal Palace component.
“Really? But this is not bad.”
Claudia buried her head in Zhou Qing’s arms and murmured.
“Claudia.”
However, Zhou Qing apparently thought of something again. He turned around, looked at Claudia in his arms, and said seriously.
“Then I will ask you directly, are you willing to be my girlfriend?”
“Alala, is this considered a confession, Qing?”
Claudia in Zhou Qing’s arms raised her head and looked at Zhou Qing teasingly.
“Well, I—”
“Wait until I’m done, Claudia.”
Zhou Qing interrupted Claudia’s reply.
“If you stay with me, then one day you will leave this world.”
“Leaving this world, dying?”
“No, in another sense, life span is meaningless to me. I mean another way of leaving this world.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing gave Claudia an analogy.
“Similar to the legend over there on Jielong’s side—the legend of Wu Po Xukong.” (PS: Well, Jielong’s side seems to be our great China, so there’s nothing wrong with a legend of Wu Po Xukong. Besides, even if there isn’t one, this creator says it exists. 233)
“Wu Po Xukong? How is this possible!”
“Well, although it’s not Wu Po Void, I have other ways to leave this world and go to a new world. Of course, returning is very difficult. So…”
Zhou Qing paused here.
“Claudia, are you okay with coming with me and possibly never coming back?”
“Well, Ao-chan, I’m a little angry.”
Claudia said as she broke free from Zhou Qing’s arms.
“You actually don’t trust me at all.”
As she spoke, Claudia walked towards Zhou Qing, then hugged Zhou Qing and leaned her head on Zhou Qing’s shoulder.
“I will be with you, Qing, no matter when, no matter where.”
“Oh, Claudia, then, we will always be together, forever and ever.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing hugged Claudia tightly.
End of this chapter——
Just kidding.
“But hey, Ao-chan.”
Claudia suddenly left Zhou Qing’s arms and said to him with a smile.
“Hi!”
Zhou Qing noticed the dark energy behind Claudia and subconsciously replied seriously.
“You hid such a big thing from me for so long. Tell me, how should I punish you?”
“Yes, yes, Lady Claudia, I was wrong. I’m so sorry!”
Zhou Qing looked at Claudia’s expression and answered without thinking. It was as if—
It’s like a child who has made a mistake and been caught red-handed.
“Well then, Ao-chan.”
“Hi?”
“Let’s go shopping.”
“Ah~?”
Zhou Qing said in surprise.
“But class is about to start, and Ophelia—”
“Well, just use the privileges of the student council president and vice president. And, as for Ophelia, you can ask her to come along. I don’t mind.”
Claudia pointed at Zhou Qing’s mouth and said.
“Well, never mind. Just the two of us.”
Zhou Qing thought about it and rejected Claudia’s proposal.
“It’s just the two of us. As for Ophelia, I’ll use the communicator to tell her to go back to the dormitory and wait.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing connected Ophelia’s communicator.
“Ophelia.”
“Well, I have something to do with Claudia soon, so I won’t be in the classroom. After school, if you want to talk to Julis about what’s happened in the past few years, go find her. If not, just wait for me in the dormitory.”
“Yes, Master. Then, do you need me to prepare dinner for you tonight?”
“Well—”
Zhou Qing was about to say something when he was interrupted by Claudia.
“Get ready, Ophelia-chan.”
“Well, that’s it, it’s alright, Ophelia.”
“Then I’m hanging up, Ophelia.”
After receiving Ophelia’s affirmative answer, Zhou Qing cut off the call.
Then he turned his head towards Claudia.
“Well, let’s go then.”
Chapter 21 Singing Sylvia (Old Version)
Zhou Qing turned his head towards Claudia and asked.
“Are you going to the shopping street today?”
“No, today we—”
As he spoke, he shook the two concert tickets in his hand.
“Let’s go to Sylvia’s concert.”
With that, Claudia led the way out.
“Sylvia?”
When Zhou Qing saw Claudia walk out, he followed her and asked in a puzzled tone as he walked.
“Well, Qing, you should also pay more attention to other news.”
Claudia saw Zhou Qing’s confused look on his face and shook her head helplessly.
“I know everything Sylvia said.”
Zhou Qing saw Claudia’s expression and made a physical defense, but…
“But we only know that she’s the top student at Aoi Enwei Girls’ Academy. And she was the runner-up at the last Wang Long Xing Dance Festival, right?”
Before Zhou Qing could finish his words, he was interrupted by Claudia, who then mocked him silently.
“So, Qing, you should also pay more attention to other news. Sylvia is the most famous singer in the world. It’s not an exaggeration to say that she is the world’s number one singer.”
“Well, even though I’m focused on martial arts, I still know about this kind of thing.”
Zhou Qing could only answer Claudia’s words helplessly.
Indeed, although he had never paid attention to any entertainment information about the singer in this world, Zhou Qing, who had the memories of his previous life, was very clear about Sylvia’s fame.
“Ah, Qing, since you know this, it’s really strange. Why don’t you know about the other singers, but only know about Sylvia? Don’t you have any bad thoughts about her?”
Claudia looked at Zhou Qing with scrutiny, then suddenly smiled.
“But if you have the ability to trick her back, I don’t mind. Then you can listen to her songs anytime.”
“Hey, hey, I just paid more attention to her information because she is the first in the sequence of Aoi Enwei Children’s Academy. And–“
“Your boyfriend is so worthless that he can be pushed out just to listen to Sylvia’s songs.”
Zhou Qing was quite helpless in complaining about Claudia, but he rolled his eyes and suddenly said.
“But I can’t believe Claudia is actually a fan of Silvia.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing looked at Claudia awkwardly, as if he had already seen Claudia’s embarrassing appearance.
However–
“Ala, although I don’t know what you are expecting, Qing, but.”
Claudia obviously saw through Zhou Qing’s little thoughts and said nonchalantly.
“Although I don’t want to admit it, as the eldest daughter of the Enfield family, it’s normal for me to have such thoughts, isn’t it? On the contrary—”
Claudia said this, then changed the subject.
“Qing, as the young master of the Zhou family, it’s strange that you have never had any interest in this area, isn’t it?”
“Well, our Zhou family is a martial arts family. It’s normal for us not to pay attention to this information.”
Facing Claudia’s teasing, Zhou Qing could only say helplessly.
“Well, here we are.”
Suddenly, Claudia interrupted the conversation and said this.
After hearing Claudia’s words, Zhou Qing looked around.
“this–“
Zhou Qing was stunned by the crowd around him.
Indeed, the adjective “huge crowd” for the crowd around here is no exaggeration.
This reminded Zhou Qing of the Spring Festival travel rush in his previous life. The current situation was no worse than that, and was even worse.
“So, you’re scared, right?”
“really…”
After hearing Claudia’s words, Zhou Qing had no choice but to admit it.
“but–“
Zhou Qing raised a question.
“With so many people, how much room can be accommodated in the auditorium? And how long do we have to wait in line before we can get in?”
“There’s definitely no room for so many people. In fact, many people here didn’t get tickets and are just trying to get in. This has happened many times.”
Claudia explained.
“Besides, we didn’t enter from there.”
Claudia said, shaking the ticket in her hand and pointing to a place.
“Our tickets are VIP tickets.” (Author: The Evil Permission Dog)
Zhou Qing looked in the direction Claudia pointed, and indeed, there weren’t many people there.
“But why doesn’t anyone go there to fish in troubled waters?”
“Ah, aah, if you go there and don’t even have a regular ticket, the security guards will record your identity information, and you’ll never be able to buy a ticket again.”
Claudia explained as she walked towards the VIP ticket gate.
“Welcome.”
After checking Zhou Qing and Claudia’s tickets, the ticket agent uttered the following formulaic welcome speech.
“Formulaic smiles are really frustrating.”
Zhou Qing said to Claudia helplessly.
“I make a living by smiling like this, Qing.”
Upon hearing this, Claudia smiled perfectly and said to Zhou Qing.
“Well, although—”
“Oh, sorry, sorry, please move aside.”
Zhou Qing was about to say something when a pleasant voice suddenly came from behind him.
“Bang–“
“oops–“
But before Zhou Qing could react, he was hit by the person who came.
“Oh, sorry.”
After the man bumped into Zhou Qing, he immediately stood up and said.
“Ah, no, no, I’m the one who should apologize. After all, it was me who didn’t react in time.”
Zhou Qing immediately returned to his seat. Then he raised his head and looked at the girl in front of him.
She wore a large hat that obscured her face. Although her features were unclear, she seemed to be around Zhou Qing’s age. Her chestnut hair was tied casually in a bun, and she wore jeans and a loose-fitting blouse. Overall, she gave off a simple impression.
“But this outfit.”
Zhou Qing felt that this dress looked very familiar, but he couldn’t remember where he had seen this girl before.
“No, no, most people wouldn’t be able to react in such a short time. That’s right, time.”
The girl said this, and then suddenly remembered something.
“Oh no, time is almost up. So, next time we meet, I will apologize sincerely.”
With that, the girl ran away in a hurry.
“That girl.”
Claudia, who had watched the entire incident unfold, raised a question.
“What’s wrong, Claudia?”
“No, it’s nothing. Maybe I made a mistake.”
Claudia shook her head and walked out first.
“But what the girl just said is true. Time is almost up, so we should leave quickly.”
“Wow, that’s true.”
After arriving at his seat, Zhou Qing looked around and sighed.
“It’s packed.”
“Of course, so just look forward to it.”
“Mina-san——”
At this moment, a pleasant sound came from the stage, like silver bells dancing in the wind, or like a yellow oriole singing out of a valley.
“Thank you all for coming.”
There were shouts from the audience like a landslide and tsunami.
“Well, next, let’s sing Lonely Feather to welcome everyone.”
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Chapter 22: The Real Punishment (Old Version)
“Inmyeyeandinmyway
In my eyes, in my journey
Intheskysofaraway
In the distant sky
Are you hiding in the grey
Are you hiding in a dark corner
Iamonmywaytofindyou
I set out on a journey to find you
In the shadow where you lay
The dark corner is your world
InthedarknessIllbepraying
In the endless darkness I will pray
Onebyoneinalonelylullaby
A lonely lullaby
Dancinglikealonelyfeather
Like a lonely feather fluttering in the sky
In the windy weather
Raging in windy weather
Lookingforabeaconandsomeclarity
Looking for all lighthouses
Longtoflyagainstogether
Fly high again
And I wonder whether
I wonder if we
Wewilleverfindourmelody
We will find our own theme
Overmountainandbelowthestars
On the mountaintop, under the stars, Light my ways, I know where you are
Light my way, I know where you are
Andfindme
And found me
AnywhereandanytimeIsingmysongforyou
I will sing for you anytime and anywhere
Mytomorrowmytoday
My tomorrow My today
It is time for you to find your way
It’s time to find your way” (PS: recommended by the author, it’s very nice, I feel like my ears are in love.)
“Well, it’s really great.”
Zhou Qing listened to Sylvia’s singing, which sounded like the sound of nature. He slowly closed his eyes and immersed himself in the ocean of music.
Time passed unnoticed as Sylvia sang.
After the concert, the sky had unknowingly darkened.
“Well, that’s fast.”
It was the first time that Zhou Qing lamented the passage of time.
“That’s right, in the song of ‘Thank Me Again,’ people will unconsciously ignore the passage of time.”
Claudia gave Zhou Qing a positive answer and then told a story that was both funny and sad.
“I once heard someone was so immersed in Sylvia’s music that they forgot to eat and fainted from hunger.”
“That’s really, horrible.”
Zhou Qing responded helplessly, but he had to admit that Sylvia’s singing was indeed magical and could make people forget their worries.
“Well, Ao-chan, here comes the punishment.”
“Hey, didn’t I just say I’d accompany you to Sylvia’s concert?”
Zhou Qing tried to escape Claudia’s punishment, however.
“How can that be considered a punishment?”
Claudia gave a perfect smile, and of course, it would have been even more perfect if she had ignored the words that came out of her mouth.
“Enjoying Sylvia’s singing from such a close distance is more like a reward.”
“Oh… is that really the case?”
Zhou Qing complained and still tried to persuade Claudia, but Claudia ignored Zhou Qing’s complaints.
“Then, Qing, please help me get an autograph from Sylvia.”
“Is that so? That’s really…”
Zhou Qing was just about to say something simple when he suddenly saw Claudia’s sly smile, and then noticed the crowd rushing towards Sylvia…
“It’s really difficult.”
Seeing this situation, Zhou Qing had no choice but to change his words.
“Well, then, come on, Qing.”
Claudia looked at the compromised Zhou Qing, pulled out the map from the communicator, and clicked.
“I’m going to go shopping first. When you get the autographs, come find me here.”
“Ah, is this really necessary?”
Zhou Qing was still struggling feebly.
“Well, that’s it, Qing. I’ll be looking forward to it.”
Having said that, Claudia turned around and walked out without giving Zhou Qing a chance to reply.
“Oh, that’s troublesome.”
Seeing Claudia leaving, Zhou Qing wailed helplessly, then turned around, joined the crowd, and squeezed towards Sylvia.
“Then, let’s prepare a special ‘gift’ for Qingchan.”
Claudia, who had left Zhou Qing, walked alone on Happy Street and uttered terrifying words.
“He can’t get Sylvia’s autograph anyway. After all—”
“Well, that’s unfortunate.”
After finally squeezing to the front, Zhou Qing discovered that Sylvia had already left early in the morning, and the crowd that had come there was only there for the concert’s peripheral products. He let out a classic Kamijou Touma wail.
“Besides, so much time was wasted.”
Zhou Qing thought helplessly as he watched the sky turn from dim to dark at the end of the concert.
“We should go find Claudia quickly. She must be getting impatient after waiting for so long.”
Zhou Qing was thinking this, but he had no idea that Claudia had prepared a big “surprise” for him.
Zhou Qing walked towards the location indicated by Claudia, thinking about the map just now.
“I feel like the place Claudia is pointing to looks very familiar, but I’m sure I’ve never been there. Is this an illusion?”
Zhou Qing was thinking this as he was about to reach the location designated by Claudia. However, not long after, his thoughts were interrupted by a loud noise.
Zhou Qing looked at the messy streets in front of him, with their bright lights and bustling people. Without thinking, he knew exactly where this place was.
“Happy Street? Why would Claudia let me wait for her here? And in the deepest part of it.”
Zhou Qing obviously thought of something bad.
“Beep—”
“Claudia, it’s me.”
Zhou Qing called Claudia’s communicator to confirm.
“Oh, Qing, are you here?”
Claudia’s voice came from the communicator, but Claudia was not on the video call.
“Right away, but this place—”
Zhou Qing asked the question in his mind without hesitation into the communicator.
“Happy Street, is this your question?”
Claudia expressed Zhou Qing’s doubts, and then.
“After all, I’ve never been here before, so I wanted to come and take a look.”
Claudia lied without blushing.
“Wait there for a moment, I’ll be there soon…”
With that, Claudia hung up the call.
Zhou Qing listened to the busy tone coming from the communicator and was silent for a while.
“Never mind. Once we meet Claudia, we’ll know what she’s up to.”
However, he didn’t know if it was an illusion, but Zhou Qing always felt that the gangsters on Happy Street were looking at him.
Thinking of Claudia’s devilish personality towards him, Zhou Qing suddenly had some bad feelings.
“——Could it be…”
Zhou Qing quickly left the spot and then contacted Claudia for confirmation.
“Claudia—”
Zhou Qing’s words came to an abrupt end.
Because this time Claudia did not reject Zhou Qing’s video call.
Claudia on the screen is obviously at home, eating the dinner that Ophelia prepared for her.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Qing felt his eyes moisten. Of course, it wasn’t because he was moved, but because he felt helpless.
“Alala, Qing, it seems you’ve discovered the special gift I prepared for you.”
Claudia on the screen smiled like a little fox.
“Well, this is the final punishment, Qing. I’ll be waiting for you at home.”
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Chapter 23 Encounter (Old Version)
Claudia on the communicator smiled like a fox. She then glanced at Zhou Qing with interest, then hung up the call regardless of his reaction.
“Really? It’s Claudia, as expected. That’s exactly her style.”
Zhou Qing said helplessly as he looked at the hung up communicator.
Looking at the mafia slowly surrounding him, Zhou Qing touched his head and said in distress.
“If we don’t leave now, we’ll be in real trouble. We won’t be caught, but it’s still trouble.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing’s figure gradually faded and disappeared.
“Where are the people?!”
The people who were monitoring Zhou Qing rushed over when they saw him suddenly disappear, and quickly checked the surroundings.
“Gone!”
After seeing that Zhou Qing had indeed disappeared instead of hiding, the guy who looked like a small leader among the mafia took out a communicator.
“Attention, all teams! The target individual has escaped. Be sure to secure the exits and conduct a thorough search. I repeat: The target individual has escaped. Be sure to secure the exits and conduct a thorough search.”
As he spoke, the little leader put down the communicator in his hand and spoke to the younger brothers around him.
“Let’s go check our respective areas.”
Zhou Qing, who was standing on the top of a tall building, saw this scene and sighed helplessly.
“It would have been really troublesome if I hadn’t left just now, but it’s also troublesome now.”
Zhou Qing said this, and then used the ability of the Lord of the Great Sky to refract light to create an invisible effect, and then flew out.
“But this little trouble still can’t bother me——”
“Hey! Did I run into a pervert?”
However, just as Zhou Qing was thinking proudly, a familiar voice from below interrupted his narcissism.
“Well, even though we didn’t find the target of the mission, it’s nice to find this little girl and use her as a pastime.”
“That’s right, haha.”
Zhou Qing looked down and saw several mafia members surrounding a girl he was vaguely familiar with, saying these words.
Yes, it was indeed the girl Zhou Qing was vaguely familiar with, the girl who bumped into Zhou Qing in the VIP channel of the concert.
“Well, I’ve never encountered anything like this before. What kind of ‘good’ day is today?”
Just when Zhou Qing was looking at the girl, the girl made such an exclamation!
“Just blame it on your bad luck!”
The mafia member replied to the girl.
“Who knows who might have offended the boss today, forcing us to come out and search, which made us very unhappy, and coincidentally, you just happened to be the one we shot at. Although you don’t look like a great beauty.”
As he spoke, the mafia looked at the girl in front of him.
“Although you’re pretty, we don’t usually look down on you. But we’re upset right now, so we can only use you to vent our anger.”
As they spoke, several mafia members showed lewd smiles.
“Well, it’s a rare opportunity for me to run out, and I actually encountered something like this.”
The girl complained when she heard this, but there was no trace of fear on her face.
“Hey, you guys.”
Although Zhou Qing also saw the girl’s expression, this matter was caused by him after all, so Zhou Qing could not ignore such a thing.
In fact, even if it had nothing to do with him, Zhou Qing would still step forward to help out if he encountered such a thing.
Therefore, Zhou Qing did not plan to hide any longer, and directly interrupted several gangsters.
“It has nothing to do with that girl. I think you’re looking for me. How about letting her go?”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing showed up.
“Ah, you are the one this afternoon—”
When the girl saw Zhou Qing, she obviously thought of him, so she spoke.
“Yeah, that’s the guy you bumped into this afternoon.”
Zhou Qing teased the girl while observing the movements of the mafia.
“Haha, you two know each other! Don’t worry.”
The mafia laughed when they saw Zhou Qing appear.
“After you surrender, we will treat that young lady well.”
Although they said so, the mafia did not inform others of their actions. Perhaps they were too confident, or perhaps they wanted to take all the credit for themselves, as if Zhou Qing was already in their pocket.
“Alas, that doesn’t make sense.”
Zhou Qing understood the Mafia’s intentions and felt a slight headache. (Author: You’ve had too many headaches today, haven’t you? Zhou Qing: Who do you think it’s because of, you bastard!)
“But aren’t you too confident in yourself? Do you think I’m yours?”
“Haha, who do you think I am, kid?”
“That’s right, that’s right, our eldest brother is——”
Hearing Zhou Qing’s words, the mafia leader laughed, and several of his brothers echoed him, but he hadn’t finished speaking yet.
“I didn’t expect that Mr. Guan from the Twin Snakes, who once advanced to the semi-finals of the [King Long Star Martial Arts Festival] and was ranked seventh in the former Jielong Seventh Academy?”
“Oh…Miss, do you know who I am? I’m so happy.”
The man—Guan said this, and the atmosphere at the scene became tense.
“Well, the seventh former world dragon is indeed a bit troublesome.”
Sensing the change in the atmosphere, he glanced at the girl behind him.
“Even if we really do fight Guan, we can’t let the girl get involved in the battle.”
Zhou Qing made up his mind, and then his eyes became sharp in an instant.
“Then, just one strike—”
Just when Zhou Qing decided to strike the decisive blow, he suddenly realized that he had put down the Tianyu Yuzhan when he came out with Claudia today, so he was slightly distracted.
“instigate–“
Just when Zhou Qing was distracted, Guan did not miss the opportunity and threw out the knife in an attempt to injure Zhou Qing.
“cut.”
Although he was distracted, Zhou Qing still easily grasped the knife with two fingers.
“Let’s skip these little tricks, Guan.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing threw the knife aside.
“Let me see the strength of the seventh-ranked person from the former Jielong Seventh Academy.”
Then Zhou Qing bent down and touched the ground with his hands.
Well, because of its remote location, the ground here is not hardened.
Then–
“Hah, Great Sky-Thunder-Iron Sand Sword!”
Zhou Qing shouted loudly, then pulled out a sword made of iron sand from the ground.
While the sword wasn’t aesthetically pleasing, the buzzing iron sand proved its formidable cutting power.
“Ha, hahahaha! That’s amazing, bro! Then I’ll show you my real skills too…!”
“I couldn’t ask for more…”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing launched an attack.
“Hah, the secret technique of the Sword Vine Style – Lianhe!”
“Tsk!”
Guan just dodged the sword, but Zhou Qing’s next sword followed and hit Guan directly.
Although Zhou Qing had tried his best to reduce the vibration of the iron sand, Guan fainted before he could make a sound after enduring the blow. He was then directly knocked away by the force of the blow and crashed into the two younger brothers behind him.
The powerful impact knocked his two younger brothers unconscious before they could react.
“…If I were facing you in your prime, I wouldn’t be so easily defeated.”
Facing Guan who was knocked to the ground and motionless, Zhou Qing’s tone revealed a hint of regret.
“But thanks to this, I was spared a lot of trouble.”
However, in a moment, Zhou Qing felt relieved again.
As he spoke, Zhou Qing turned his head and looked at the girl in front of him.
“So, are you okay? I really scared you just now.”
“That’s not true. I said I would apologize to you this afternoon, but you saved me again.”
“No, this is all because of me, so, saving or something—”
“Even though I say that, I was saved by you. So I still have to thank you very much.”
As she spoke, the girl gave a mischievous smile and gently pointed her finger upwards.
“Well, but before that—can we talk somewhere else?”
The girl nimbly climbed the emergency escape ladder of a relatively intact abandoned building. Zhou Qing followed closely behind, seemingly lost in thought.
“Okay, here we are~”
After reaching the roof, the girl turned around.
This appears to be the tallest building in the vicinity, offering a panoramic view of the redevelopment area.
“Well, first of all, let me introduce myself.”
Chapter 24: Escape (Old Version)
“Come to think of it, it’s really rude. I was saved by you once, but I haven’t introduced myself to you yet.”
“Although I’m sorry, please keep what happens next a secret.”
As she spoke, the girl took off her hat and untied her tied hair.
“My name is Sylvia Luneheim.”
As soon as she touched the headphone-shaped hair accessory, the color of her hair slowly changed.
It changed from maroon to a vivid purple—just like the dawn sky right now.
The simple and quiet atmosphere just now changed and instantly became gorgeous, with an overwhelming presence.
However, Zhou Qing was impressed by her breathtakingly beautiful face.
No, there should be no one in the entire city of Asterisk… or even in the whole world who doesn’t know who this girl is.
The supreme diva. The world’s top idol. President of the Aoi Enwei Girls’ Academy, and also ranked number one.
Also known as the “War Law Witch”, the runner-up of the last “King Dragon Star Martial Festival” – Sylvia Luneheim.
“Then, next is my thank you gift.”
Sylvia smiled at Zhou Qing and opened her arms wide as if spreading wings.
“—Two pairs of wings of thought and memory darted back and forth, carrying the voice of a lovely imprisoned child.”
In contrast to the previous performance, she sang with a powerful voice, a melody that sounded slightly sad, like folk music.
Of course Zhou Qing had heard this voice.
No, I had even just heard this voice.
“Flying over the sea of clouds at dawn, riding the wind of dusk, pointing the way at the end of the dark night—”
Sylvia skillfully manipulates the Wanying Elements that roar like a gale with her singing voice, and combines and transforms them.
“The black envoy of thought and memory descended before me—”
Soon, the singing stopped, and Zhou Qing slowly came back to his senses in the beautiful singing.
“How about this thank you gift?”
Zhou Qing came back to his senses and heard this voice.
“A song sung just for you.”
Hearing these words and looking at the girl in front of him with a sweet smile – Sylvia, Zhou Qing was slightly distracted and couldn’t help but speak.
“Oh, that’s wonderful.”
“whee.”
“Hmm—”
Zhou Qing heard Sylvia’s laughter and realized that he had lost his composure.
“You really lost your composure just now, Ms. Lunaheim.”
He quickly adjusted his state and said to Sylvia.
“Come to think of it, I haven’t introduced myself yet.”
“Ah, that’s not necessary.”
Before Zhou Qing could finish his words, he was interrupted by Sylvia with a smile.
“Even I’ve heard of the name of the Strongest Sword.”
As she spoke, Sylvia circled around Zhou Qing twice.
“Although I’ve heard that you, Zhou Qing, have the ability of a magician, I never thought you could use it this way. The outside world has always speculated that your ability is only related to the air.”
“Well, it’s not wrong to say it’s related to the air, it’s just not comprehensive enough.”
Zhou Qing explained this after hearing Sylvia’s words.
“Well, Miss Lunaheim—”
“Sylvie is fine.”
Xi Erwei interrupted Zhou Qing’s speech and asked him.
“Just call me Sylvie. After all, you saved my life. It would be a bit awkward to call me by my last name.”
“What are you talking about saving——”
Zhou Qing smiled bitterly.
“After all, even without me, nothing will go wrong with your strength.”
“Even if that’s the case, saving it is saving it.”
Xi Erwei heard Zhou Qing say this and said firmly.
“Call me Sylvie.”
“But–“
“Otherwise, tomorrow’s newspaper might contain news about the War Witch having a tryst with someone. Just think of those horrible fans.”
“In that case, your reputation…”
“It doesn’t matter. I’ve been wanting to have a relationship since a long time ago, so it doesn’t matter if I use this as an excuse to make it real.”
“I understand, Sylvie.”
Zhou Qing gave in after hearing Xi Erwei’s speech.
“Well, I thought you would reject me outright when you heard me openly pursuing you in the media. Am I really that unattractive?”
Hearing Zhou Qing’s address, Xi Erwei smiled at first, then became a little depressed.
Zhou Qing responded to Xi Erwei’s words.
Indeed, if you have a world-famous singer as your girlfriend, most people would not refuse.
But Zhou Qing is a person who is afraid of trouble, and once the goddess in people’s hearts falls in love, the consequences can be imagined.
What’s more——
“But I’m dating Tia now.”
Zhou Qing explained.
“call.”
After hearing Zhou Qing’s explanation, Xi Erwei seemed relieved.
“It seems my charm hasn’t worn off.”
Listening to Sylvie’s words, it seemed as if what she said just now was really validating her own charm, but only she knew what she was thinking in her heart.
Following Sylvie’s words, the scene suddenly fell silent.
“Well, Sylvie.”
Zhou Qing’s voice interrupted the silent atmosphere.
“Happy Street is too chaotic today. We should leave early.”
“Oh, that’s right.”
Sylvie, who was thinking about something, answered subconsciously when she heard this.
When Zhou Qing saw Sylvie like this, he suddenly remembered what Claudia said in the afternoon.
then–
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing suddenly shook his head, as if to get rid of the distracting thoughts in his mind.
Then he said to Sylvie.
“So, do you have a way to leave?”
“Yes, there is, but it’s a bit troublesome.”
After hearing this, Xi Erwei thought for a moment and said to Zhou Qing.
“And there’s a high chance we’ll be discovered, which would be troublesome.”
“Trouble? Yes.”
Zhou Qing understood what Xi Erwei meant.
That’s right, a world-class singer going in and out of illegal areas late at night seems like a gossip no matter how you look at it.
“Then, will you come out with me?”
Zhou Qing asked Xi Erwei for her opinion.
“Then, please.”
Xi Erwei smiled and then took Zhou Qing’s hand.
Zhou Qing felt the soft little hand in his palm, his face flushed slightly, and he let out an ambiguous hum.
“Then let’s go.”
As he spoke, he used the power of Lord of the Great Sky, becoming invisible and soaring into the air.
“Oh, this is actually possible.”
Sylvie in the air used the power of the stars to feel the surroundings and found that the light was refracted. She and the other two were in an “invisible” state and made a sound of emotion.
“What a convenient ability.”
Zhou Qing smiled but said nothing in response to Sylvia’s praise. He just focused on manipulating his abilities. In a blink of an eye, the two of them appeared outside Happy Street.
“Okay, here we are.”
After stopping on the ground, Zhou Qing smiled at Xi Erwei and said.
“Hmm, what a convenient ability.”
Sylvie seemed to still be recalling the feeling she had just had in the air.
“I feel that compared to my ability, yours can be called omnipotent.”
“Nothing.”
Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing organized his words and explained to Xi Erwei.
“It’s just more convenient in some ways.”
After hearing Zhou Qing’s explanation, Sylvia said with a hint of regret.
“I thought our abilities were similar.”
Having said this, Sylvie suddenly seemed to have thought of something and continued.
“Oh right…”
PS: It was already past six o’clock when the author came back. He quickly wrote a chapter. Well, after a break, he will continue to write the next chapter. There should be another chapter before ten o’clock.
Chapter 25: Punishing Claudia (Old Version)
Sylvie, who was about to leave, seemed to have thought of something and turned around.
“Here, this is my mailing address.”
As she spoke, Xi Erwei opened the communicator, slid out a message, and displayed it in front of Zhou Qing.
“Remember to chat with me if you have time.”
“Oh? Okay.”
Zhou Qing was startled by Xi Erwei’s action, but he quickly opened the communicator and entered the address information, and added the note “Xi Erwei”.
“Well, from your tone.”
Xi Erwei was a little unhappy when she heard Zhou Qing’s surprised tone.
“It seems strange that I’m giving you my mailing address.”
“Ah, no, no.”
When Zhou Qing heard what Xi Erwei said, he immediately rejected it.
“It’s just that it feels a little surreal to suddenly have the contact address of a world-famous diva.”
Indeed, anyone who encounters this situation will feel it is unrealistic.
It’s like a superstar whom you were not familiar with suddenly appears in front of you, wants to exchange contact addresses with you, and then says that you will communicate more in the future.
“Well, what do you say?”
Seeing Zhou Qing like this, Sylvia felt a little amused and interrupted Zhou Qing’s thoughts.
“We are friends after all, so it’s normal for friends to exchange contact information.”
At this time, Zhou Qing also reacted.
Yes, it turned out that so many things had happened in just one evening today, and the relationship between Sylvie and I had unknowingly become that of friends, or even more than that.
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing felt at ease, and—
“Hey, Sylvie, this is my mailing address.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing retrieved his contact address from the communicator and displayed it in front of Xi Erwei.
“Well, it’s time for me to leave. Do you need me to give you a ride before I leave?”
After Xi Erwei finished taking notes, Zhou Qing looked at the time and found that it was already late, so he planned to leave.
“Huh? Are you leaving now?”
Xi Erwei was stunned when she heard Zhou Qing’s words.
Then I looked at the moon hanging high in the sky.
“It’s already this late. It’s really late.”
Then he jumped in front of Zhou Qing.
“Then, see you later.”
“It’s so late, don’t you need a ride?”
“No, no.”
Xi Erwei walked forward and waved at Zhou Qing.
“It’s okay. Your agent will be here soon. You’ll be in trouble if he sees you and me together.”
“That’s right. See you later then.”
“Well, see you later.”
“Oh, what a hassle.”
After parting with Xi Erwei, Zhou Qing walked alone on the road.
“I didn’t expect it to be so late already. Even the train to the Star Guide Hall has stopped running.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing scratched his hair.
“Forget it, let’s just fly back to the Star Guide Hall.”
Zhou Qing thought for a while after discovering that the tram had stopped running, and then made this decision.
But it’s different from when we were in Happy Street.
Because he was alone this time, Zhou Qing used the fastest speed.
“Well, this is really—”
Zhou Qing sighed as he saw the building rapidly retreating beneath him.
“It feels so good.”
After a while, Zhou Qing arrived at the Xingdaoguan Academy.
“I feel like I’m addicted to this feeling.”
Zhou Qing stopped reluctantly at the door of his dormitory.
Indeed, as the saying goes – racing is a man’s romance.
Zhou Qing’s flying speed was no less than that of a car. Feeling the wind whistling past his ears and the buildings rapidly receding, it was not an exaggeration to say that he was addicted to this feeling.
What’s more, unlike speeding, there is no possibility of a car accident when Zhou Qing flies, so he can do whatever he wants.
“However, Claudia actually did such a thing. She should be punished.”
Although flying felt great, Zhou Qing had to stop this behavior because he had other important things to do.
Then he tidied up his clothes which were a little messy due to the high-speed flight.
“So–“
After tidying up his clothes, Zhou Qing opened the door of the dormitory.
“I’m back!”
“Ala, it’s a little earlier than I thought. It seems those gangsters didn’t cause you any trouble.”
After opening the door, the first thing that reached my ears was Ophelia’s welcoming voice.
And then——
Claudia’s teasing of Zhou Qing and—
“Well, I told you Zhou Qing will definitely come back safe and sound, Ophelia. You should have some faith in your master, too.”
Claudia’s flirting with Ophelia—sort of.
“Well, I won this bet.”
“Bet…”
Hearing Claudia’s words, Zhou Qing felt as if a string in his brain snapped.
“Well” The veins on Zhou Qing’s forehead bulged, as if a “well” symbol appeared.
“Hehe, what about the bet, Tia.”
Zhou Qing let out a meaningless laugh, staring at Claudia with lifeless eyes, saying incomprehensible words as he walked towards her step by step, while a dark aura seemed to appear behind him.
“Uh, it seems like things have gotten out of hand.”
Seeing Zhou Qing’s expression, Claudia realized she had gone too far. She swallowed and subconsciously turned to Ophelia for help.
“Yes, you win this bet, Lady Claudia.”
Ophelia seemed not to see Claudia’s pleading look.
“Then, no matter what happens between you and the master, I will not ask about it.”
Ophelia seemed not to notice Zhou Qing’s change and continued to confirm the validity of the previous “bet”.
Of course, no one knows whether this is Ophelia’s revenge for what happened to Claudia before.
“Well, I’ll take my leave now. I hope you and the master have a wonderful evening.”
With that, ignoring Claudia’s pleading eyes, Ophelia left the hall and returned to her room.
“Oh? No!”
Seeing Zhou Qing approaching her step by step, Claudia swallowed her saliva and wailed helplessly in her heart.
“So, Tia.”
Zhou Qing, who had already walked in front of Claudia, looked at Claudia curled up in the corner and made a low sound.
“Now it’s time for punishment.”
As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and pulled Claudia up and walked into his room.
Afterwards, the room was filled with the sound of “pa pa pa” and Claudia’s cries of pain.
Chapter 26: Magician’s Job Change (Old Version)
“Ah, that hurts.”
Late at night, there were “bang bang bang” sounds and Claudia’s cries of pain from Zhou Qing’s room.
“Humph, now you feel the pain, let’s see if you dare to tease me again.”
Inside the room, Zhou Qing sat on the bed, holding Claudia in one hand, laying her across his lap, and slapping Claudia’s buttocks with the other hand.
“Well, I know I’m wrong, please let me go.”
After being severely “taught a lesson,” Claudia, with a charming expression rarely seen in other times, acted coquettishly towards Zhou Qing and apologized, hoping to escape Zhou Qing’s punishment.
To be honest, Zhou Qing was indeed mesmerized by Claudia’s expression and seemed to be about to let go.
Claudia was delighted when she sensed Zhou Qing’s change, and she acted even more coquettishly towards him.
“Hey, Qing, just let me go. I already know I’m wrong.”
However, Claudia seemed to have forgotten a saying: too much is as bad as too little.
When Zhou Qing saw Claudia acting so uncharacteristically like a spoiled child, he knew what Claudia was up to.
“Hey, Tia.”
Zhou Qing suddenly called out to Claudia affectionately.
“What? What?”
Claudia looked up excitedly as Zhou Qing was about to let her go.
However, Zhou Qing’s words plunged Claudia into the abyss of hell.
“I thought about it and realized I can’t let you go so easily.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing raised his sinful hand again.
However, just when Zhou Qing was about to continue to implement the “punishment”.
“Um, wait a minute—”
Claudia violently broke free from Zhou Qing’s restraints and stood up.
“Hey, Qing, I really know I was wrong.”
As she spoke, Claudia half-knelt on the bed and hugged Zhou Qing, who was sitting on the bed, into her arms.
“Hmm.”
“So, just let them go, okay?”
Claudia made a charming sound and rubbed Zhou Qing’s head vigorously again.
Zhou Qing felt his face turn a little red.
“Ah, Ah, Qing, are you—shy?!”
Claudia clearly heard Zhou Qing’s changing breathing and teased him word by word.
“Hmph, Tia, it seems you still haven’t learned enough lessons.”
Zhou Qing feigned dignity as he lectured Claudia. Of course, it would have been more convincing if he could have concealed the blush on his face.
However, Claudia pretended to be frightened, and then—
“No, I know I was wrong.”
Claudia threw Zhou Qing to the ground, rubbing against him while crying.
“Tia, you are playing with fire, do you know that?”
Feeling the changes in Zhou Qing’s body and hearing his hoarse voice, Claudia knew that she seemed to have really “angered” Zhou Qing, but –
“Well, Qing, it’s okay.”
As he said that, he rubbed Zhou Qing again.
Besides, this is my purpose, isn’t it?
Claudia thought silently in her heart.
“So, Tia, you really pissed me off this time.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing turned over and pushed Claudia down.
“So, Tia, have you really thought it through? Give yourself to me.”
Zhou Qing saw Tia under him and asked again.
“Well, if it’s Qing, it’s no problem.”
Then—
Overwhelmed by the crimson waves, only a few faint sounds echoed in the room.
————————I am the indescribable dividing line————————
Early in the morning, Zhou Qing and Claudia, who had just fallen asleep, were awakened by the sound of the communicator.
“Brother Qing, I’m at your door.”
A silver-haired girl on the screen said to Zhou Qing.
Oh, no, I forgot I promised Qilin yesterday that I would exercise with her.
Zhou Qing thought so and answered quickly.
“Okay, wait a moment, I’ll open the door for you right away.”
Having said that, Zhou Qing hung up the call and looked at Claudia.
“Yesterday I promised Qilin that I would accompany her for training. I’m going to cancel today’s training and spend time with you today.”
Looking at Claudia, Zhou Qing said gently.
“Well, it’s okay.”
Even Claudia blushed slightly under Zhou Qing’s gentle gaze.
“I’m not that delicate, and besides, breaking an appointment is not a good behavior.”
“Oh well.”
Zhou Qing wanted to refute, but seeing Claudia’s determined eyes, he had no choice but to agree to Claudia’s words.
“However, you should have a good rest today. I will help you get leave from the school and the student union.”
“That’s the bottom line.”
Seeing that Claudia wanted to say something, Zhou Qing added a sentence to express his determination.
“…Yes, I understand, Qing.”
Seeing Zhou Qing caring about her so much, Claudia felt warm in her heart.
“Go down quickly, don’t keep Qilin waiting for too long.”
“Well, I’ll have Ophelia prepare breakfast and bring it to you later.”
Having said that, Zhou Qing put on his clothes and went out.
However, as soon as Zhou Qing walked into the living room, he found Qi Lin already sitting there.
When Zhou Qing saw Ophelia talking to her next to her, she knew that it was Ophelia who opened the door for Toudou Qilin.
“Good morning, Master.”
Just when Zhou Qing wanted to greet Ophelia and Qilin, Ophelia was the first to greet Zhou Qing.
“Ah, brother, you’re here. Good morning.”
“Well, good morning, Ophelia, and Qilin.”
As Zhou Qing spoke, he reached out and touched Qilin and Ophelia’s hair.
Qilin and Ophelia felt Zhou Qing’s touch, squinted their eyes, and revealed a kitten-like look.
When Zhou Qing saw this scene, he almost pronounced the two of them as “meow”.
“Ahem—”
Although Zhou Qing wanted to appreciate the scene, he still spoke out to interrupt the two people’s recollection.
“Oh, my apologies.”
Realizing that she had just behaved disrespectfully, Qilin quickly apologized, while Ophelia stared at Zhou Qing like a cat begging for help, hoping that Zhou Qing would come again.
“It’s nothing, Qilin was very cute just now.”
Zhou Qing waved his hand to indicate that it was okay, and then touched Ophelia’s hair again.
“Leah, please bring breakfast up to Claudia later.”
Ophelia, who was squinting her eyes and enjoying Zhou Qing’s pat on the head, suddenly opened her eyes and stared at Zhou Qing for a while when she heard this.
Gave Zhou Qing an affirmative answer.
“Then, Qilin, let’s go.”
After receiving Ophelia’s affirmative answer, Zhou Qing turned to Qi Lin and said.
Chapter 27: Attack (Old Version)
In the morning, Asterisk will briefly turn into a hazy white world.
The temperature difference between the lake and the air creates fog. Although it disappears after sunrise, the foggy scene is full of magical beauty and captivates visitors.
However, today the fog is thicker than usual.
“By the way, Qilin…the fog is really thick today.”
Zhou Qing looked around in surprise.
“Yeah…ah, but I heard that the fog gets thicker in winter or on certain days.”
“No, although the fog is indeed thicker in winter, it is indeed a bit unusual today.”
Indeed, today’s fog is no less severe than the thickest days of the year.
“Anyway, since the fog is so thick, we might get separated while running. Maybe holding hands would be a good idea.”
“Okay, okay, then…”
She blushed and held Zhou Qing’s fingertips.
“It’s been a long time since I held Senior Brother Qing’s hand like this.”
Zhou Qing was just joking, but Qi Lin seemed to take it seriously.
Zhou Qing originally wanted to point out that he was just joking.
But after hearing Qilin’s words and turning around to see Qilin’s red face, Zhou Qing finally held back the words.
Well, this is not bad.
Zhou Qing felt the warmth in his palm and couldn’t help but think.
The basic route is a circular road around the outer perimeter of Asterisk.
It was still early, and the streets were mostly deserted. Occasionally, I’d pass by students doing their morning exercises, and the town was still filled with the quiet stillness of sleep.
The town, shrouded in morning mist, felt like a strange, foreign landscape. However, looking out over the lake, even a few meters away was indistinct; perhaps calling it another world would be closer.
However, Qi Lin, who was running in front, still had light steps, and one could feel that she had nothing to do with these feelings.
As the two of them were running peacefully hand in hand along the trail along the lakeshore, Zhou Qing suddenly felt a strange aura.
——Something is following behind me.
Although the other party kept a certain distance, he seemed to be deliberately moving in coordination with his own pace.
“Senior Brother Qing.”
Qi Lin seemed to notice it as well and moved closer to Zhou Qing while whispering.
“Hmm…it seems there’s more than one person.”
Zhou Qing felt the breath behind him.
“No, it’s a bit inappropriate to call it a human—refined into a beast?”
Zhou Qing and Qi Lin exchanged glances and suddenly slowed down their running pace.
At this moment, I felt that the aura behind me was slightly confused.
“Ten?”
Just when Zhou Qing felt the number of people following him, the two of them stopped at the same time.
This time it was not an intentional stop, but because the road was suddenly blocked.
“Under construction? But there weren’t any of these yesterday…?”
Because the fog was too thick, the two people only realized when they got to the front that there was indeed a no-entry sign ahead, blocking the entire trail.
“It’s possible to ignore the blockade and force our way in, but what should we do?”
“With such poor visibility, there might be danger. Or maybe a trap.”
The aura behind him indeed kept a certain distance and stopped as well.
It seems like he is observing his movements.
“Although there seems to be a way to get around it… there must be a trap.”
Just before the blocked road, there was a detour. A short distance to the right was a large park surrounded by high walls, one of the entrances open.
“Who attacked us anyway? Qilin, do you have an idea?”
“Well, more or less…”
As the number one and former number one, this is only natural.
“Brother Qing, do you also know this?”
“Well, more or less.”
The same answer came to mind, of course, the incident in the original novel where Ayato and Kirin were attacked during training.
I didn’t expect it to be me this time. And the amount was doubled because of me… This is really unfair treatment.
Zhou Qing thought about all these things in his mind and smiled bitterly.
“Do you want to separate?”
At this moment, Qi Lin’s words interrupted Zhou Qing’s thoughts.
“Splitting the troops into two groups is also an option…”
“At least we can know who the other party’s target is.”
But it would be terrible if both of them were each other’s targets, as it would be equivalent to dispersing their own combat power for no reason.
Perhaps he was getting impatient and began to move closer to him step by step.
Zhou Qing thought so. After all, the number was twice as much as in the original book. Zhou Qing didn’t dare to joke about Qi Lin’s safety.
“Let’s act together here.”
“Yes.”
For some reason, Qilin’s voice sounded a little happy.
“So, the question is where to go—”
However, the movement of the aura behind him interrupted Zhou Qing’s next words.
Soon, a creature that had never been seen before slowly emerged from the white mist.
At first glance, its massive body resembled that of a large cat like a tiger or lion, but its skin was covered in something like hard scales. Its neck was somewhat long, and its ferocious appearance resembled that of a lizard or other reptile, its mouth baring sharp fangs. Based on Ayato’s knowledge, if he could think of a similar creature, it would probably be a wingless dragon.
There were ten of them in total, and they were clearly hostile towards the two of them.
“What kind of creatures are these children?”
“At least it doesn’t look like a local species.”
Qi Lin seemed to be seeing this for the first time as well, and tilted her head with a puzzled look on her face.
“It’s kind of cute though.”
“Oh yeah…wait, cute?”
Zhou Qing was surprised by Qi Lin’s strange aesthetic sense and turned to look at Qi Lin, deliberately revealing a flaw.
The dragon-like monster then spotted the flaw and pounced towards Ayato.
Zhou Qing, as if prepared, drew out his Sky Feather Slash and slashed at the sharp claws of the dragon-like monster at the critical moment.
Zhou Qing chopped the heavy, massive body away, only to see the dragon-like monster flip in the air and land on the ground. Its movements seemed more like those of a cat.
“Tsk, those claws are really strong. Have they been reinforced?”
Although the star power was not used, the sharpness of Tianyu Yuzhan was unquestionable.
“Brother Qing, are you okay?”
Qi Lin simultaneously repelled the three dragon-like monsters that attacked.
Moreover, he used the scabbard of the sword, which had not yet been drawn, to easily achieve a great effect with just a little effort.
“Well, it’s okay, but Qilin, be careful of the monster’s claws. With your Chiba Kiri, you probably won’t be able to cause any damage to it.”
Ayato said as he dealt with the second wave of dragon-like monsters attacking.
Really, the original version is a simple version, but when it comes to me, it’s the heroic version.
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing wrapped the blade with star power, slightly increasing the sharpness of Tianyu Yuzhan in the hope of causing damage to the monster.
“What–!?”
Chapter 28: Battle (Old Version)
“What……!?”
However, the originally light restraining blow actually cut off the monster’s front legs neatly, which made Zhou Qing stunned.
The severed foreleg slowly crumbled on the spot, melting like maltose. However, it did not vanish, instead trembling like translucent slime.
Meanwhile, the monster whose front leg had been severed showed no sign of concern, leaving not a single drop of blood on the cut surface. Simultaneously, the slime-like object that had been severed wrapped around the cut surface with a whoosh, transforming back into its original severed front leg in the blink of an eye.
Zhou Qing made a sound of surprise when he saw the claws being chopped off as if they were melons or vegetables.
That’s right, what Zhou Qing was puzzled about was not that it melted like malt sugar, but that it did not disappear. Instead, it kept shaking like translucent slime. He was puzzled as to why it could be cut so easily.
“Is the resistance to star power 0?”
After a little thought, Zhou Qing understood the reason.
After all, compared with just now, it was just a layer of star power wrapped around Tianyu Yuzhan.
“Qilin, wrap the sword with star power.”
“Hey? I understand, Brother Qing.”
Zhou Qing, who had figured this out, reminded Qi Lin.
Although Qi Lin didn’t know what Zhou Qing meant, she subconsciously did what Zhou Qing said.
“Huh? That’s so relaxing.”
Just when Qi Lin was surprised that the monster that he could not hurt just now was hurt so easily.
The ones that had been silent in the back just now opened their mouths wide.
The all-powerful elements around quickly gathered.
Flames erupted from the dragon-like monster’s mouth and rolled into a ball.
“No way…!”
This is the same as “Witch” or “Magician”, which is obviously the interference ability of Wanyingsu.
With a low roar, the monster spewed out fireballs.
“drink–“
Zhou Qing cut the fireball with his sword.
Although it was far inferior to Julis’s ability, it was surprising that creatures other than humans could connect with the Universal Element.
“It’s truly a masterpiece of the Alejandro Institute’s ‘Superman School.’ No wonder it can rival the ‘Sculpture School’ and the ‘Lion School.'”
Zhou Qing praised generously, even though the members of the “Superman Faction” couldn’t hear it.
Indeed, the fact that creatures other than humans can connect to the universal element is enough to be praised.
“bite–“
Just then, the system issued a task.
“Mission: Lessons
Mission Description: The “Superman Faction” of the Alecante Research Institute actually sent artificially refined creatures to attack the host. This is intolerable.
Mission requirements: Kill all refined creatures, smash all their cores, and make them unable to return.
Mission Rewards: 1000 Energy Points, 15 Crystal Palace Fragments, 1 Lottery Draw
“Master? Do you want to accept it?”
The voice of You Lian came to my ears.
“Accept it, Youlian.”
Just when Zhou Qing had just accepted the task.
Five dragon-like monsters let out low roars and crawled towards Zhou Qing.
“Well, although I still want to play for a while, but since the system has issued a task.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing grasped the sword with a straight look, and then, a sharp sword energy seemed to whiz out from Zhou Qing’s body.
The surging star power stirred up storms and rolled up the surrounding fog.
“First, drink, the atmosphere field!”
An invisible ripple roared out from Zhou Qing’s body.
Zhou Qing, who couldn’t use his clairvoyance like Qi Lin to observe the flow of life force and star force, and thus predict the opponent’s movements and counterattack, chose a simple and crude method – field.
That’s right, within Zhou Qing’s atmospheric field, as long as one’s strength is not higher than Zhou Qing’s, then everything about that person will be visible to Zhou Qing’s perception.
“Next—”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing’s figure flashed out quickly, so fast that it seemed as if he left a shadow behind in the original place.
“Qilin, watch carefully, this is another way to use Lian He.”
Zhou Qing’s figure flashed quickly, and he made a slash in front of each monster, and then quickly appeared in front of the next monster with Lian He’s connecting techniques and footwork, repeating the previous steps.
In the blink of an eye, the monsters had all turned into liquid, and only 10 shattered cores remained on the ground.
“There really is a core part in the body. All we need to do is destroy it…”
Qi Lin saw the core destroyed by Zhou Qing and said clearly.
“You noticed it too, Qilin.”
“Because the flow of star power is very strange. I have always been very sensitive to this.”
“Sometimes I really envy your clairvoyance.”
When Zhou Qing heard Qi Lin’s words, he spoke with some envy.
Indeed, mastering the flow of one’s own astral force was commonplace for the “Star Vein Generation,” but mastering that of others was not so simple. Simply measuring the amount and accuracy was another matter, but being able to grasp even the faintest flow was a special ability.
“What’s there to be envious of? Senior Brother Qing is also very capable.”
Hearing Zhou Qing say this, Qi Lin seemed a little shy.
“But it’s very troublesome—it achieves the same effect, but requires more steps.”
Zhou Qing explained with a wry smile while picking up the spherical debris that had been split in half.
Although the specific material is unknown, it is definitely composed of inorganic substances. It is obviously man-made.
“It seems… it’s Alecante who is behind this.”
“Alecante?”
Qi Lin asked with a puzzled expression.
“Uh~ This is going to take a while to explain—Oops!”
Although Zhou Qing has discovered the problem.
It turned out that due to the fierce battle just now, radial cracks appeared on the stone floor.
“Damn it, it’s too late.”
Zhou Qing thought something was wrong and was about to pull Qi Lin back reflexively – but he was a step too late.
The next moment, a huge hole with a diameter of about five meters appeared on the ground with Zhou Qing as the center.
However, the occupation just now could not possibly penetrate Asterisk’s territory, so there must have been some pre-emptive action.
“Damn it, I actually ignored the situation underground when I used the atmosphere field just now. I was so careless.”
Zhou Qing, secretly regretting his decision, was about to use the Great Sky Lord’s ability to take Qi Lin away, but suddenly discovered that the mission had not yet been completed.
In other words, the mission is not yet completed, and it seems that Agnes and the others are still spying.
Considering what was happening here, Zhou Qing gave up the next move and just held Qi Lin tightly in his arms, letting the dark cave swallow him.
“Is this the end of the first act?”
Aenesta faced the space window, suppressing a yawn with a bored look on her face.
The picture shows the moment when Zhou Qing and Qi Lin were swallowed by the huge cave.
“How are we going to hide the fact that we blew up such a huge hole? It would be troublesome if the guards got wind of it.”
“It seems that construction was originally scheduled there, so it should be fine for now.”
Camilla, who was sitting nearby, was concentrating on checking the data transmitted by the measuring instrument.
“By the way, is that a Fathom-like sticky attack? Considering Ultraman Pie’s ultimate weapon, it doesn’t seem like a big deal.”
“It’s such a worthless review. I’m actually quite interested in the content.”
“The universal flow control and pseudo-transformation technology are interesting, but everything else is very ordinary. Too ordinary. And since you can change your appearance, why turn into a lizard? Aren’t there other shapes? Like a penguin or a cat?”
Agnesda picked up the stuffed animal of an unknown creature that was scattered on the ground and hugged it, resting her chin on it.
“That’s just your personal interest, isn’t it? After all, using the power of the stars to transform the original form can only take on a pre-memorized shape. And currently, a core component seems to be able to only take on one form.”
Camilla opened her own small space window to confirm the information leaked by the Ultraman Faction’s insider. Living body modification technology was the Ultraman Faction’s specialty. While Enesta’s opinion of it was low, Camilla was quite optimistic.
However, the process of cultivating this technology is enough to make people vomit just by thinking about it.
“Only one? That’s even more boring. ‘Ultraman Pie’ without ‘The Great Doctor’ is just so-so after all.”
Agnesda seemed even less interested.
“Then again, those guys are pretty weak to begin with. They’re pretty useless, right?”
“What can we do about it? They’re not deliberately trying to create biological weapons. That’s just a byproduct of their research.”
“That’s true, but it seems that my puppet is still a billion times stronger than them right now, right?”
What do you mean by a hundred billion times? And are you a child?
Camilla thought so in her heart, but she didn’t say it out loud.
“If I really want to say something nice, it’s because the opponent is too strong. It’s no exaggeration to say that Star Guide Hall is ranked first.”
“Hmm~ Indeed. Alecante right now doesn’t have anyone capable enough to face an opponent of that level head-on.”
“Because, including last year’s Phoenix Star Martial Arts Festival champion partner, the strong students in the practice class have already graduated.”
“That’s why we have the opportunity to perform on the big stage.”
At this moment, the image in the space window switched.
“Oh, the second act begins.”
Chapter 29 Underground Encounter (Old Version)
Zhou Qing, who was holding Qi Lin, felt the shock first.
Then came the cold, followed by shortness of breath.
(It’s groundwater after all—)
My vision was completely dark and filled with bubbles, and I couldn’t tell where I was. But it seemed like I had fallen into deep water somewhere.
Although he couldn’t tell up, down, left, or right, Zhou Qing remained calm and relaxed because he had known the situation here long ago.
It should have floated, but—
“Cough cough! Cough cough…! Senior Brother Qing, just… help…”
Qi Lin in Zhou Qing’s arms began to struggle, and Zhou Qing was sinking with her.
“Uh, I actually forgot, Qilin can’t swim.”
Zhou Qing thought helplessly as he watched Qi Lin struggling in his arms.
“It seems that I can only expose myself a little bit.”
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing suddenly rushed out of the water with Qi Lin.
Standing firmly on the water.
“Ahem! Ahem…! Thank you very much, Senior Brother Qing…! I’m saved…!”
“Are you okay, Qilin?”
“Um, I’m sorry, Senior Brother… I can’t swim…”
“Alas, it’s been so long and I still haven’t learned to swim.”
Zhou Qing rarely teased Qi Lin.
“Ah.”
Qilin meowed like a kitten, which was extremely cute.
“But, this is?”
Qi Lin adjusted her breathing and asked with a slightly nasal tone.
“It should be the Asterisk underground.”
“Then…it should be the balance area.”
Qi Lin looked up and whispered.
“And we actually stood on the water?”
Suddenly realizing that the water beneath her feet felt like jelly, Qi Lin questioned herself.
“Well, it’s just a small application of star power.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing began to explain to Qilin.
“It just slightly increased the tension on the water surface.”
That’s right, that’s all. As we all know, the water surface is under tension. The formation of water droplets and water beads is inseparable from the tension of the water surface. When the tension is large enough, it can even carry heavy objects, just like there is an extra layer of membrane on the water surface.
Although that is what they say, increasing the tension of the water surface requires extremely delicate astral force manipulation, so it is difficult for ordinary people to do it.
“Amazing.”
Qilin made a sound of surprise.
“If it’s Qilin, you can give it a try.”
Hearing Qilin’s words, Zhou Qing encouraged Qilin.
“I’ll teach you how to use this little trick when we get back. Qilin will definitely be able to do it.”
Indeed, with Qi Lin’s gift of “clairvoyance”, she can see through the flow of star power and vitality, and she does have an unparalleled advantage in the use of star power.
As he spoke, Zhou Qing turned to look at Qi Lin.
“What’s wrong?”
“No, no! Um, I… no, I’m sorry…”
Seeing Qi Lin’s vague words, Zhou Qingmei suddenly realized.
Since Qi Lin held Zhou Qing tightly, it was natural that the two of them were so close that their cheeks were almost touching, almost in a close-fitting state.
Although the two were now standing on the water, due to Qilin’s subconscious fear, Qilin’s plump breasts were pressing tightly against Zhou Qing’s wrist, and Zhou Qing’s entire hand was almost deeply stuck in his “career line”.
“Brother, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry! If only I could swim…!”
“N-Never mind! Actually, I don’t mind…”
Zhou Qing looked at Qi Lin with an expression of indifference—no, it would be better to say that he was enjoying it.
——Just at this moment.
Zhou Qing saw a huge shadow lurking under the water.
“Qirin——”
“Y-yes?”
“Have a good one.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Qing suddenly jumped to the side and left his original place.
At this time, a huge object in the water passed by the two of them and rushed to the place where they were originally standing, and the strong water flow hit them.
However, Zhou Qing and Qi Lin still stood steadily on the water.
The sight before me was truly unbelievable.
“Huh…”
“Haha, this is really—”
Zhou Qing and Qi Lin were both speechless.
Where the two had just stood, a gigantic dragon was raising its head.
Its body was far larger than the dragon-like monster that had attacked from the ground. The part that was above the water was nearly ten meters long. Its total length was probably over fifteen meters. Judging from its outline alone, it looked very much like a long-necked dinosaur that had roamed the land in ancient times.
Dragon-like monsters resembled lizards, while the one before him was closer to a snake. Still, it was clear: its squat body was covered in what looked like arms and legs, a row of sharp fangs, and a massive head. There was no better name for it than dragon.
And like the dragon-like monster just now, this one also exudes extremely strong hostility.
“…That’s true, they deliberately let us fall here, so how could they let us go so easily?”
The original purpose of those dragon-like monsters was to make the two of them fall here, and this one was the real opponent.
“But the Alecante Institute can really do something.”
Feeling the breath of the dragon, Zhou Qing was sure that this was another trick done by the Alekante Research Institute.
“But it’s so big, it’s really not good news.”
This means that normal slashing attacks are ineffective against it.
However, bare hands are no match for it, so Zhou Qing had already activated his pure Xinghuang-style weapon.
“Well, I’m glad I brought you with me. Then, I’ll leave it to you, Zi Dian Qing Suo.”
“roar!”
Although this monster is nothing under normal circumstances, Zhou Qing seems a little stretched when he has to take care of Qi Lin in his arms.
Zhou Qing instantly protected Qi Lin and blocked the dragon’s attack head-on.
A terrible impact force hit Zhou Qing, and he was pushed by the dragon’s nose and ran on the water.
Just as Zhou Qing held his breath and tried to push the sharp fangs back, he suddenly crashed into the pillar.
A large dent was formed in the thick pillar, and radial cracks appeared.
“it hurts……”
“Brother Qing, are you alright?”
“Yeah, it’s okay. I can handle this little shock, but this situation is a bit troublesome…”
Thanks to the defense of star power, he was not seriously injured.
But in this situation, there is really nothing we can do.
The dragon seemed to be checking on its prey, swimming away to observe the two. Perhaps it was simply a cautious creature.
“Well, if I’m hindering Senior Brother Qing, please let go!”
At this time Qi Lin suddenly said this.
“If, if I cause Senior Brother Qing to get hurt… I, I…!”
Qi Lin hugged Zhou Qing’s arm, trembling and crying.
“Eh, w-what did you say, Qilin?”
Zhou Qing looked at Qi Lin angrily.
“Don’t say that again.”
Zhou Qing leaned against the pillar, and suddenly thought of something, and his eyes lit up –
Chapter 30: Attention (Old Version)
“——As long as there’s a foothold, it’ll be fine.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing carefully avoided the blade of “Purple Lightning Green Lock” from touching the water surface, and at the same time waved it gently.
Dig through the thick pillar like tofu, ensuring a space that is barely enough for two people to stand.
This might be an important facility. Although Zhou Qing hesitated to destroy the structure, he couldn’t care less at this moment. Besides, he could just hand it all over to the Alcatel Research Institute.
Afterwards, Zhou Qing looked up at Qi Lin.
“Don’t say such things again in the future, because, Qilin. You are a gentle, strong and excellent girl.”
As a result, Qi Lin showed a surprised expression and stared at Zhou Qing for a while——
“…Yes, yes.”
Her cheeks stained cherry red as she nodded vigorously.
Then she wiped away her tears vigorously and raised her head firmly.
“Yeah, very good.”
Zhou Qing touched Qi Lin’s head again.
Then he stepped onto the opened space, but the dragon took advantage of the opportunity and attacked from behind.
——However, Zhou Qing didn’t even turn his head, but waved his hand casually.
Before the dragon’s fangs could bite, he cut the dragon’s throat with a knife, and the dragon’s head flew in the air.
Of course, the dragon head had melted before it hit the ground, twisting and turning on the water surface, and suddenly returned to its original shape.
“Tsk, it’s true.”
The resurrected dragon seemed wary of Zhou Qing’s previous attack, and it kept about ten meters away, slowly circling around the pillar. It seemed the other party wasn’t that stupid.
Soon, just like the dragon-like monster just now, it began to gather the universal element into its mouth.
In the blink of an eye, a huge fireball formed and shot towards the two of them like a missile.
Zhou Qing just waved the “Purple Lightning Green Lock” slightly, and the fireball disappeared.
“But if this goes on, there’s no end to it…”
Seeing that Long was starting to gather the Wanyingsu into his mouth again, Zhou Qing said helplessly.
“Then, I can only use it once more—”
As he spoke, the star power in his body began to boil.
“Uh, ha—atmosphere field!”
“Double swords—slash!”
Zhou Qing saw the purple lightning and green lock in his hand flash, and the huge dragon body was directly divided into four sections, and then turned into liquid and flowed into the water, but it did not resurrect.
“Tsk, this is really troublesome.”
Looking at the core in his hand that was cut into four pieces, Zhou Qing cursed.
“But now—”
Zhou Qing touched his chin and pondered.
“It seems like I can’t get out without revealing my ability to fly.”
“Ding: Mission completed, rewards distributed.”
At this moment, the voice of the system interrupted Zhou Qing’s thoughts.
“The mission is complete, but it’s useless. Tsk, those guys from the Alecante Institute.”
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing’s eyes lit up.
“The Alecante Institute, that’s it.”
“Agnesta Joune, I know you can hear me. So, hurry and deal with this troublesome situation. Otherwise, I will report the actions of your Alecanthus Institute to the Operations Committee. Of course, I will not only report the ‘Superman School’, but also your ‘Lion School’ and ‘Sculptor School’.”
Zhou Qing was talking to the air, then suddenly thought of something and continued.
“By the way, quickly find someone or a flying vehicle to pick us up.”
“Hey? Brother, who are you talking to?”
Qi Lin was startled when she saw Zhou Qing talking to himself, like a frightened little rabbit.
“puff”
Zhou Qing couldn’t help laughing when he saw Qi Lin like this.
“Nothing, just looking for someone to pick us up.”
Zhou Qing explained with a smile.
The other side.
A laboratory at the Alejandro Institute.
“Hey hey hey? How did he know we were spying?”
Anesda said in surprise, facing the space window.
At this moment, Zhou Qing was talking to the air as if he was possessed by a ghost.
“Ah, this is troublesome. He has caught me again.”
“Ah, that shouldn’t be a problem. I happen to be planning a trip to the Star Guidance Museum, so I can take care of this matter while I’m there.”
Camilla said without turning her head while checking the information.
“Come to think of it, even if it’s trouble, isn’t it you who caused it?”
“Hey? Why do you say that?”
“Because he wanted to understand his opponent’s strength, he had someone experiment on his puppets and, incidentally, attacked the participants of the Phoenix Star Martial Arts Festival at the Star Guidance Hall. This was his first encounter with the Supreme Sword.”
Camilla turned around and criticized Agnesda’s behavior in detail.
“Then, out of curiosity about Zhou Qing, who defeated the Lone Poison Witch, they allowed the Superman faction to act recklessly and even provided them with a series of conveniences.”
“So, you caused something wrong?”
“Well, even though that’s what I said, you can’t blame me entirely.”
Saying this, Aenesta jumped in front of Camilla.
“You agreed, didn’t you? Besides, our department has obtained important information.”
Looking at the analysis data of Zhou Qing in front of her, Aenesta felt a little excited.
“That’s why I don’t blame you.”
As she spoke, Camilla brought up her own small space window.
“Also, regarding this information, I’ll give you a compliment for now.”
“Yeah, right!”
As she spoke, Camilla pointed at Zhou Qing and Qi Lin on the screen.
“I still want to deal with this trouble now.”
“Oh, that child’s name is Zhou Qing?”
At this time, in the Huangchen Hall of the Seventh Academy of Jielong.
A young girl looked at the pop-up window in front of her and made a sound of slight interest.
“Is it Zhou Jian’s kid’s child?”
Looking at Zhou Qing’s information, the girl made a dissatisfied sound.
“What? Zhou Jian’s kid didn’t come to Jielong, but went to the Xingdao Pavilion instead. This really made my life less fun. It seems like I need to teach Zhou Jian a lesson.”
Thinking of this, the girl waved her hand.
I saw the space in front of me suddenly distorted, and a woman suddenly appeared from the space?
“master?”
Just as the woman was puzzled by her sudden transfer, she discovered the girl sitting in the main seat of Huangchen Hall and said something surprising.
“Serhili? King.”
The girl responded to Serhili’s words and called out his name.
“Yes, Master, what can I do for you?”
At this time, Sershili also realized that it was her master who was looking for her again.
Yes, that’s right. This seemingly young girl is the student union president of Jielong Seventh College, Fan Xinglu, who is known as the “Universal Heavenly Net”.
“You can ask this person to come to Jielong before the Xingwu Festival later.”
As she spoke, Fan Xinglu turned the screen towards Sershili.
“This is? The first in the Star Guidance Hall?”
Serhili said puzzledly when she saw the person on the screen.
“Yes, it’s him. I feel he can bring me a different kind of fun.”
PS: Today is Mother’s Day. Dear readers, don’t forget to wish your mothers a happy Mother’s Day.
Then, secondly, because the author has to celebrate the holiday for his mother tonight, there will be no update tonight.
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Chapter 31 Invitation (Old Version)
“Oh, this is bad.”
“Yeah, such a big hole was created due to construction. It’s a big trouble.”
“Hey, hey, now’s not the time to talk about this. Did you forget that the person who called to inform us said there were two people trapped down there?”
Not long after Zhou Qing finished speaking to the air, such a voice was heard from the ground.
It seems that Anesda and the others notified the construction team here.
“Hey! Is there anyone down there?”
Just as Zhou Qing was thinking about all this, a voice asking questions came from above.
“Yes! Please think of a way to rescue me and my companions.”
Zhou Qing responded loudly to the calls from above, and then complained quietly.
“Tsk, Agnesta really knows how to cut corners.”
“We’ll find some machinery to rescue you.”
The people above heard Zhou Qing’s answer and immediately responded loudly.
“Hurry up, go contact the machinery and save people.”
“Oh, yes, I see.”
Zhou Qing vaguely heard such a sound coming from above in the cave.
“Qilin, please wait a moment.”
Zhou Qing heard the voice from above and said to Qi Lin.
“Yes, yes, brother.”
Qi Lin blushed and answered cautiously.
It seems that he is still upset about not being able to swim and holding Zhou Qing back.
“Well, Qilin.”
“Huh? Yes, what’s going on?”
Qi Lin, who was suddenly called by Zhou Qing, looked as cute as a frightened little rabbit.
“Pfft, so cute.”
Zhou Qing couldn’t help laughing when he saw Qi Lin’s expression.
“No, that’s not the question.”
Zhou Qing suddenly realized what was happening and shook his head.
“Well, Qilin, I’ll teach you how to swim when I have time.”
“Hey? Senior brother, teach me how to swim?”
Qi Lin didn’t know what she was thinking about, her face flushed red, and steam seemed to be coming out of her head.
“Hey, where are the people?”
At this moment, the voices of the rescuers were heard, interrupting the conversation between Zhou Qing and Qi Lin.
“Yes, over there.”
One person responded, but his voice was trembling as if he didn’t believe his eyes.
“No, but what’s going on with that pillar? It looks like a section of it has been cut out.”
“Huh? Is that true?”
The others also obviously discovered Zhou Qing and his companions, as well as the huge supporting pillar that was cut off by Zhou Qing.
“What’s going on here? If this is considered our fault, we’ll be in big trouble.”
As they spoke, several people quickly moved towards Zhou Qing.
“Um… two — classmates.”
He wanted to call the rescuers Zhou Qing and Qi Lin by other names, but when he saw their school uniforms, he changed his name.
“Excuse me…what’s going on?”
As he spoke, he pointed to where Zhou Qing was standing – the huge space that had been cut off.
“Yes, I’m not—”
“Compared to this, I feel you should rescue us first.”
Just when Qilin was about to apologize, Zhou Qing interrupted Qilin and spoke sternly to the rescuers.
“Yes, yes, I am sorry.”
After hearing what Zhou Qing said, the rescuers realized what was happening and quickly apologized to Zhou Qing.
“No, it’s nothing. After all, no one can turn a blind eye to such a situation.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing pointed to the empty space behind him.
“But I’ll tell you the details once we get up there.”
“indeed.”
The rescue team leader heard this and then arranged for someone to pick up Zhou Qing and the other two.
“Qilin, don’t talk for a while, just mine.”
When going up again, Zhou Qing whispered to Qi Lin.
“Oh? Yes.”
After a while, Zhou Qing and Qi Lin returned to the ground.
“Huh, the air on the ground is still better.”
Zhou Qing returned to the ground and took a deep breath, sighing.
“Then let me explain to you what’s going on.”
After expressing his feelings, Zhou Qing said to the rescuers.
Afterwards, Zhou Qing recounted the general course of events, but he placed all the blame on the “Superman Faction” of the Alekante Research Institute.
“So, this incident was caused by the ‘Lion Faction’ of the Alecante Research Institute? It wasn’t our fault?”
After hearing Zhou Qing’s explanation, the rescuers breathed a sigh of relief and concluded.
“Well, I didn’t say that. The technology used to create the monsters that attacked us was that of the “Superman Faction” of the Alecante Research Institute.”
Zhou Qing was vague.
“Is that so? I see.”
The rescuers bowed to Zhou Qing.
“Although it’s a bit rude to interrupt you like this.”
Just when the rescuers wanted to say something to Zhou Qing, a pleasant female voice interrupted their conversation.
The person had long wavy hair of light brown color, regular facial features with deep features, and was wearing the uniform of Jielong Seventh Academy.
“However, this classmate Zhou Qing, could you please have a conversation for a moment?”
As he said this, he bowed to Zhou Qing.
“Then, Qilin, wait for me next to you.”
When Zhou Qing saw the person coming, he also knew her identity.
The second disciple of “Universal Heavenly Net” Fan Xinglu, she and Zhao Hufeng are a senior and junior sister, and they were a pair who advanced to the finals of the last Phoenix Star Martial Festival. Sershili Wang is a consistent, easygoing person who, like Zhou Qing, hates trouble.
“So, what does Miss Wang, the second disciple of Wanyou Tianluo, want to do with me?”
Zhou Qing, who walked aside with Sershili Wang, spoke first.
“Ah, that’s what happened.”
Sershili Wang said in a daze.
“Master asked me to ask you to go to Jielong before the Xingwu Festival. Master seems to want to see you.”
After saying that, King Sershili bowed again.
“Then I’ll take my leave.”
Turning away, but——
“Really? Why would Master ask me to do such a troublesome thing?”
Serhili Wang muttered to herself as she walked.
“‘Universal Heavenly Net’ Fan Xinglu—?”
Zhou Qing ignored Sershili Wang’s mumbling and instead fell into deep thought.
“Has she become interested? This is really troublesome.”
He raised his head in distress.
Yes, after all, Fan Xinglu is an extremely self-centered person, always acting according to her own mood. And because of her rather chaotic personality, she often acts on the principle of “fun.” Even her goal in training disciples is simply to train an interesting disciple to fight against her.
“Well, forget it. There’s always a way out. Besides, Fan Xinglu’s strength has declined to less than half of her peak due to her reincarnation. I don’t necessarily think I’ll lose to her.”
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing’s mood suddenly brightened. He beckoned Qi Lin to leave.
“By the way, the system seems to have awarded me a chance to win a lottery. I’ll use it when I get back.”
Zhou Qing thought as he and Qi Lin were walking home—
Chapter 32 Lottery (Old Version)
“Ah, I’m back.”
After parting with Qilin, Zhou Qing returned to the dormitory and said something at the door.
Hearing Zhou Qing’s voice, Ophelia hurried to the door.
“Well, Leah-chan, thank you for your hard work.”
After handing the training clothes to Ophelia, Zhou Qing touched Ophelia’s head and praised her.
“Hmm~Hmm~”
Ophelia, who was touched on the head by Zhou Qing, made a sound like a small animal.
“Well, Leah, go inform Tia first. I’ll go take a shower and then go find her.”
Seeing Ophelia’s cute expression, Zhou Qing, who had barely gained some immunity, was not fooled by the cute girl. Instead, he gave Ophelia instructions.
After receiving a positive response from Ophelia, Zhou Qing went to the bathroom after seeing her go to inform Tia.
“Youlian, I should have a chance to draw a lottery.”
In the bathroom, Zhou Qing put his whole body into the bathtub and dived into his own consciousness space and said to You Lian.
You Lian flew around Zhou Qing for a while, then sat on Zhou Qing’s shoulder as if tired and answered him.
“To be exact, it’s two times. This month’s sign-in is full, so it’s time to enter the lottery.”
As she spoke, You Lian started playing with Zhou Qing’s hair with her little hands.
“Master, do you want to hold a lottery?”
“Well, let’s draw the lottery.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing touched You Lian’s little head with his fingers.
“No need to call out the wheel, just tell me the lottery results directly later.”
Having said that, You Lian started to operate.
“ah!”
Not long after, Zhou Qing heard You Lian’s exclamation.
“Master, I won the jackpot.”
“Oh? The big prize?”
Zhou Qing was also surprised when he heard You Lian’s voice.
Yes, after all, Zhou Qing basically never won the big prize. There were only two times in these years. One was the current elf You Lian, and the other was the world crossing card.
“So, what did you win?”
Zhou Qing reacted immediately and grabbed You Lian in his hand, shaking her up and down and asked.
“Ah, Master, stop shaking. It hurts so much. I’m going to die…”
I saw that You Lian’s eyes turned white and a ball of white substance seemed to be floating out of her mouth.
Zhou Qing realized that his actions were inappropriate again, so he immediately stopped what he was doing, put You Lian down, and apologized.
“I’m really excited. It’s been a long time since I got something good.”
“Ah, I’m alive again.”
After being put down by Zhou Qing, You Lian took a while to finally recover.
“Really, Master.”
You Lian rolled her eyes at Zhou Qing.
“Oh, yes, it’s my fault, my fault.”
Zhou Qing clasped his hands together and apologized to You Lian.
“So, what did you draw?”
“Hehe, it’s my first time drawing a lottery, and I won—”
Having said that, You Lian paused for a long time, whetting Zhou Qing’s appetite.
“God-level cooking talent.”
“Huh? A talent for cooking? What’s the use of that?”
“It’s the gift of being able to quickly master any dish.”
“Oh? What’s the use?”
Zhou Qing sighed in disappointment.
“Well, but it would be nice to pick up Leah and Tia and make something delicious.”
Zhou Qing thought to himself to comfort himself.
Seeing Zhou Qing’s lost look, You Lian knew that she had played a trick on Zhou Qing and laughed happily.
“So, Master, do you want to hear about the second reward?”
“Huh? The second one?”
Zhou Qing was stunned when he heard You Lian’s words.
“Okay, you’re kidding me!”
Seeing You Lian’s look, how could Zhou Qing not know that he had been fooled by You Lian.
Then, Zhou Qing made a move to pounce on You Lian.
“Hehe, stupid master can’t catch me.”
I played with You Lian for a while.
“Then, Youlian, the anger should have subsided.”
“Hehe, bad master, I’ll let you go this time.”
“The second time, the reward I got was—the complete secrets of the Wuming God Fengliu Sword Technique.”
“Oh, is Wuming Shenfengliu?”
Zhou Qing was slightly surprised when he heard You Lian’s words.
Indeed, Wuming Shen Fengliu is the greatest secret of the world of “Ghost Eye Mad Blade”. Its moves are:
Jiaolong: One of the Qinglong Secret Art series, it transforms the moisture in the air into a sharp blade, like a ferocious Jiaolong.
True Jiaolong: A combination of “Jiaolong” and “Shen”.
Mirage: One of the Azure Dragon’s Secret Techniques, it manipulates the flow of blood in the body, causing the enemy to see hallucinations and tearing apart the inside of the body.
Azure Dragon: One of the secrets of Wuming Shenfengliu. When this move is used, it is like the roar of the Dragon King, stirring up a tornado.
Suzaku: One of the secrets of the Wuming Shen Fengliu, it transforms the user into a phoenix to attack with immense power, but the cost of using it is the consumption of vitality.
White Tiger: One of the secrets of Wuming Shen Fengliu, like the sharp claws of a white beast.
Xuanwu: One of the secrets of Wuming Shenfengliu, its characteristics are defense and restraint.
Huanglong: The ultimate secret of the Wuming Shenfeng Style, the four beasts are activated at the same time, accompanied by a golden divine wind.
“It’s like a pillow is brought to you when you’re sleepy.”
That’s right, for Zhou Qing, who is being targeted by Wanyou Tianluo, it’s always better to have more trump cards.
“This way, we’ll be more confident in facing ‘Universal Heavenly Net’ Fan Xinglu.”
Zhou Qing thought so, but——
“Master, someone came into the bathroom——”
You Lian’s words interrupted Zhou Qing’s thoughts.
Chapter 33 Bathroom (Old Version)
The bathroom door slowly opened, and a figure approached Zhou Qing silently.
Zhou Qing, who had just emerged from his consciousness, heard You Lian say someone was coming to the bathroom. He slowly turned his head towards the bathroom door.
“Leah? Why are you here?”
Zhou Qing made a surprised sound.
Ophelia was naked at this time, only wrapped in a bath towel.
The pink little feet walked towards Zhou Qing step by step with light steps, as if every step was stepping on Zhou Qing’s atrium, making his heart beat faster.
The silver-white hair spread out like a beautiful snow lotus, beautiful and attractive.
Her snow-white hands were crossed in front of her body, and her appearance at the moment was really very tempting.
“Master, let me rub your back.”
Ophelia walked up to Zhou Qing and said something that was disappointing (?), but Zhou Qing breathed a sigh of relief when he heard it.
“Phew. Leah, there’s no need for that. I can do my own back scrubbing—”
“That’s my duty as a maid.”
Zhou Qing was about to refuse Ophelia when Ophelia interrupted him with righteous words.
“But, men and women shouldn’t touch each other.”
Zhou Qing still wanted to take Ophelia in and change his mind.
After all, it’s so embarrassing to have a cute girl rub your back. (So envious.)
“If it’s the master, then no problem.”
Ophelia ignored Zhou Qing’s words and answered concisely.
As she spoke, Ophelia bent down to pick up the towel beside her, but——
Zhou Qing, who heard Ophelia’s soft cry, subconsciously looked at Ophelia.
Maybe the movement was too big, or maybe Ophelia’s bath towel was not wrapped properly.
Whatever the reason, the moment Ophelia picked up the towel, it instantly slipped off her body, and her delicate body was completely exposed to Zhou Qing.
Ophelia felt Zhou Qing’s gaze and immediately used her arms to block the exposed part of her body. However, although she wanted to cover it up, her arms were unable to hide her seductive body at all. It was rather that her body, which was half-visible, made Zhou Qing even more excited.
In this situation, Zhou Qing felt his heartbeat accelerate instantly.
“Well, Leah, I remembered that I still need to ask for leave for Tia, so I’ll leave first.”
Zhou Qing felt that if he stayed in the bathroom, he would lose control of himself sooner or later. He subconsciously found an excuse and ran to the bathroom awkwardly as if he was escaping from a scary place.
“puff.”
In the bathroom, seeing Zhou Qing’s embarrassed look, Ophelia couldn’t help laughing, completely losing her previous image of a cold beauty.
“Master, really, am I so scary?”
After Zhou Qing left, Ophelia was alone in the bathroom, muttering to herself.
“Besides, even though I’m like this, the master still—”
“Really, it makes me irritated so early in the morning.”
Zhou Qing muttered to himself as he walked alone on the road to the teaching building.
Then he didn’t notice that Qi Lin was approaching him from behind.
After hearing Zhou Qing’s words, Qi Lin’s expression darkened.
“Yes, I’m sorry.”
One of the Zhou Qings was complaining this morning about Qi Lin being bothered because he couldn’t swim, and he quickly apologized.
“It’s all because I can’t swim that I’m in trouble.”
“Forehead……”
Hearing the apology behind him, Zhou Qing turned around awkwardly, and then saw the living Qi Lin.
After hearing Qilin’s words, Zhou Qing knew that Qilin had misunderstood what he said.
“I’m not talking about you, Qilin.”
With Zhou Qing’s personality, he should have chosen to bully Qi Lin a little, but seeing Qi Lin’s current expression, Zhou Qing couldn’t muster the mood to tease Qi Lin. No, not only Zhou Qing, no matter who it was, seeing Qi Lin’s expression, they would probably feel distressed.
So Zhou Qing quickly explained to Qi Lin.
“It’s Ophelia, this morning…how should I put it…never mind.”
Zhou Qing, who originally wanted to explain to Qilin, suddenly realized that what happened this morning seemed impossible to mention to outsiders. He had to give up and turn to comfort Qilin.
“So, it’s not your fault, Qilin. Besides, everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Even I have things I’m not good at. So, Qilin, don’t apologize for this kind of thing anymore.”
“Huh? Yes.”
Hearing Zhou Qing’s comfort, Qi Lin was obviously much happier, but suddenly she thought of something.
“Then, Senior Brother Qing, can you please not raise Senior Ophelia’s anger?”
In the blink of an eye, he pleaded for Ophelia.
“It’s not that I’m angry…”
Zhou Qing wanted to explain, but he really couldn’t, and saw Qi Lin’s eyes.
“Yes, yes, I’m not mad at Leia anymore, okay, Qilin.”
As he said that, he touched Qilin’s hair again.
“Uh-huh.”
Qi Lin, who was touched on the head by Zhou Qing, made another cute sound.
“Then, Qilin, let’s separate here—”
Zhou Qing said goodbye to Qi Lin when they arrived at the high school building.
“Goodbye, then, Brother.”
Chapter 34: Daily Life at the Academy (Old Version)
“…Oh, good morning.”
Zhou Qing, who had helped Claudia request leave, came into the classroom and greeted Julis. Julis, her face propped up with her hands, gave a brief reply.
——At this moment, the class suddenly fell silent.
“Hey, I say, did you hear…?”
“…Then, that princess actually responded again…!?”
“What kind of magic did that guy use…!”
“Every time Vice President Zhou Qing greets the princess, she actually responds…?”
“Even though I’ve heard it so many times, it still feels incredible.”
“No, is she really a real princess…?”
The students started clamoring again. Julis slammed her hands on the table and stood up suddenly.
“Eh? Princess? Julis, are you a real princess?”
At this moment, Amagiri Ayato came to the classroom, heard everyone’s words, and spoke out.
“You, you guys are so rude! Why wouldn’t I respond?!”
Julis shouted with an indignant expression.
But the classmates’ noise did not stop.
Everyone seemed quite surprised.
Just from these little details, one could tell Julis’s usual stance in the class.
“Really, Julis, you’re so popular in the class—”
Zhou Qing could only shake his head when he saw the performance of the students in the class.
“I’ve told you before that you should get along well with your classmates.”
“Popularity and such are just some insignificant people. I don’t need them—”
“Ouch, that hurts.”
Julis was originally trying to refute Zhou Qing in a proud and arrogant manner, but before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Zhou Qing tapping her on the forehead.
“Really? I have to handle my interpersonal relationships well, otherwise I, as the vice president of the student union, will have a headache.”
“Okay, I get it, but please don’t hit me on the forehead.”
“Ahem.”
Seeing Yulis’s expression, Zhou Qing coughed twice, intending to change the subject.
“Princess…is she the princess from a fairy tale?”
Amagiri Ayato, who witnessed the entire process, spoke up.
“Yes. A princess from a magical kingdom who was cursed by an evil witch, woke up to a prince’s kiss, and was almost forced into a political marriage. She was once raped by orcs and tentacles. Also called a Princess.”
Although Zhou Qing silently praised Amagiri Ayato’s interjection, he still teased Amagiri Ayato and Julis.
“What the hell, what’s going on in your head? Pervert, you pervert!”
Hearing Zhou Qing’s words, Julis interrupted loudly.
“Since the ‘Falling Star Shower,’ haven’t monarchies been restored across Europe? While these royal families are symbolic for the conglomerates that actually hold political and economic power, they’re quite convenient in many places. Anyway, one of them is the First Princess of the country of Lezetania, that princess. Her full name is Julis Élexia Marie Florence Renate von Risfeld. Of course, her name is also on the list of European royal families.”
Ayato Amagiri’s best friend Eishiro explained for Ayato Amagiri.
“Oh…how do you know so much?”
“Because I make a living from this. I work at a news agency, after all.”
Eishiro smiled confidently.
“Then why would the princess go to a place like this to fight? Aren’t princesses usually supposed to be more calm and reserved?”
Thinking about how he was almost roasted by her, Ayato tilted his head and asked.
She certainly has the presence of mind, and a bit of an excess of authority and style, but she’s also a bit too aggressive.
“That’s really beyond my comprehension. In fact, I want to ask more than you do. Besides, she’s right here, why don’t you just ask her directly?”
Eishiro nodded seriously and whispered, “If you really ask me, I will make it a front-page news.”
Then he pointed at Julis, whose face had darkened a little, standing behind Amagiri Ayato.
“You guys, go die ten thousand times!”
Julis said this, and then a sinister murderous aura attacked Zhou Qing, Amagiri Ayato, and Eishiro.
Hey, hey, this is all their fault, why should I be blamed for the murderous intent?
Although Zhou Qing really wanted to complain like this, he quickly changed the subject.
“By the way, how are you thinking about the candidates for the Phoenix Star Martial Festival? It’s almost time.”
“Hmph, speaking of which, why don’t you team up with me? The others are either nobody or don’t even want to participate in the Phoenix Star Martial Festival, just like the student council president.”
“Well, because I’ve already made an appointment with Qilin to team up with her.”
Zhou Qing explained to Yulis, and then suddenly remembered something.
“By the way, how about teaming up with Ophelia? You two should be able to work together well given your chemistry.”
“You think I don’t want to.”
Julis said distressedly after hearing Zhou Qing’s suggestion.
“But Ophelia is completely ignoring me now, and she hardly ever comes to class.”
Zhou Qing, who understood why Ophelia ignored Julis, coughed awkwardly twice.
“Then I’ll go back and ask for you.”
“Will this work?”
“no problem.”
Then, Zhou Qing quickly changed the subject in front of Yulis’s embarrassed look.
“By the way, Ayato, have you decided on your partner?”
Turning around, Zhou Qing asked Tianwu Lingdou.
Chapter 35: Shasha Palace Sayo (Old Version)
“This one?”
Amagiri Ayato scratched his head helplessly.
There was no way. After all, Amagiri Ayato had just arrived at this school and was not very familiar with the people here. If he rashly formed a team, that would be a big problem.
“His partner…is me.”
Afterwards, a weak voice came from behind Zhou Qing. When Tianwu Lingdou heard the voice, he was stunned.
Zhou Qing looked back and saw a weak girl with emerald green hair. She was ignored by everyone because she was lying on the table.
However, no one would object if the girl said she was an elementary school student rather than a high school student.
“I have a feeling you’re thinking of something disrespectful.”
The girl stared at Zhou Qing with suspicion.
“No, you’re overthinking it. I just don’t understand why you would team up with Ayato when you rejected everyone else’s team-up application.”
Seeing the girl’s suspicious look, Zhou Qing immediately pretended not to know the relationship between Sasamiya Sayaka and Amagiri Ayato, and changed the subject.
“No way! S-Saya, why are you here!?”
However, Amagiri Ayato’s exclamation interrupted Zhou Qing’s inquiry.
Looking at Amagiri Ayato’s appearance at this moment, he stood up on the spot as if he was frightened. Eishiro behind him leaned over with sparkling eyes as if he had found a new toy.
“Why, do you know each other?”
“Well…we are old friends…childhood sweethearts, I guess.”
“Childhood sweetheart?”
Amagiri Ayato’s roommate and best friend Eishiro compared the two of them with a puzzled look on his face.
“Then how come you didn’t know she was a student in our class?”
“No, we’re childhood sweethearts, but ever since Sayo moved abroad… we haven’t seen each other for six years.”
“Oh…but her reaction to seeing you wasn’t very enthusiastic.”
Saya’s expression indeed didn’t change at all, she just kept staring at Ayato.
“That’s true, but she’s always been like this. So she should be surprised too… I guess.”
“Really?”
“…Yeah, I’m very surprised.”
“…but your expression at that time didn’t look like that at all.”
Eishiro complained weakly to Sayo, whose eyebrows remained motionless.
“It’s been a long time since we last met, are you okay?”
Sayo nodded in response.
“Come to think of it, I’ve been meaning to say that you haven’t changed at all, Sayo. I feel like you’re still the same as before…”
Hearing this, Saya shook her head this time.
“…No, I did grow taller.”
“As expected, nothing seems to have changed…”
“No, it’s just that you’ve grown too tall, Ayato.”
“Eh… y-really?”
Ayato stared intently at his childhood friend whom he had reunited with by chance.
Big, sparkling eyes, a childish face. Her height had barely changed since the day Ayato said goodbye. Her expression remained almost unchanged, making her look as adorable as a doll, both positively and negatively.
At this moment, Sayo suddenly puffed up her cheeks.
“…But it doesn’t matter. I plan to be as tall as Ayato is now by next year or so. Ayato, you should grow taller too, so this will be a perfect balance.”
Saya nodded silently. But growing 30 centimeters in a year was an impossible task.
“Besides, I sensed from just now that you must be thinking of something rude.”
As she spoke, Saya glanced at the three of them with a scrutinizing gaze.
“But it’s a small world. Perhaps this is a fateful reunion.”
Seeing Saya’s eyes, Zhou Qing immediately changed the subject.
“A fateful reunion… Well, Vice President, you’re right.”
Having successfully diverted the topic, Saya gave Zhou Qing a thumbs up.
“By the way, is my uncle okay?”
Saya’s father is a scientist at Luoxing Engineering – and he specializes in the development of Huang-style weapons – the reason why the Sasha family moved is probably related to work.
“…He’s so energetic. I hope he can respect himself a little. And I came to this academy because my father asked me to.”
“Dad asked me to promote the guns he made.”
“Just for publicity…”
While it wasn’t a life-threatening situation, Asterisk wasn’t a safe place. Sending his daughter there for publicity wasn’t what a good father would do.
“Oh, don’t look down on them like that. From what I’ve seen, Shasha Palace is as powerful as the twelve members of Shiye. And if we become famous here, the publicity would be incredible. In fact, even the integrated corporate consortium that runs this place seems to be operating partly for publicity.”
Zhou Qing interrupted.
“However, it seems that Shasha Palace is not just promoting guns to help his father.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing glanced at Amagiri Ayato and Sasamiya Sayaka with a playful look.
“Besides, Shashagong, you applied for permission to go out as soon as you started school, right?”
Although Asterisk is located within Japanese territory, it is a completely extraterritorial area. Therefore, if you want to leave Asterisk, you must have a legitimate reason and the permission of the school you belong to.
“Although I haven’t received permission yet, what’s wrong?”
“No, I suppose you don’t need permission anymore—”
Zhou Qing smiled, but suddenly shut up mid-sentence.
Because Sayo pulled out a gun and put it against his throat.
“…I advise you not to make random assumptions.”
“Okay, okay, I understand. Sorry, I’m sorry.”
Zhou Qing waved his hands nonchalantly, then raised his hands in surrender.
“Alright, alright, everyone, go back to your seats. The class meeting is about to begin.”
Before I knew it, Kuangzi had walked into the classroom with sleepy eyes.
The spiked baseball bat in her hand dragged along the ground, making a sharp and piercing noise that still made people feel inexplicably terrified.
“Hey there, don’t brandish your weapons in the classroom… Aren’t you Shasha Palace?”
As he spoke, Kuangzi swung the spiked baseball bat.
“Also, Zhou Qing, stop kidding. Seriously, as the vice president of the student union, can’t you just take the lead?”
The spiked baseball bat in his hand banged loudly on the ground.
“…Good morning, teacher.”
“Yes, yes, I understand, Teacher Kuangzi.”
Saya and Zhou Qing answered respectively.
“Girl, why did you ask for leave yesterday? Explain to me.”
After receiving the answers from the two, Kuangzi dragged the baseball bat and came to Saya with a creaking sound, looking down at Saya with her arms crossed.
“…I just overslept.”
“Hahaha, so you overslept.”
knock!
“……it hurts.”
“Idiot! How many times have you done this? Come tutor me next time you’re on vacation!”
Although Sayo, who was punched, still had no expression on her face, tears welled up in her eyes.
“Haha, it seems Sayo still can’t get up in the morning.”
“…I can’t resist the temptation of the bed.”
“It’s a pleasant day, isn’t it, Julis?”
Zhou Qing, who was sitting next to him, looked at the interaction between Ayato and Sayo with an expression of watching a show, and said to Julis next to him.
“By the way, Ayato, please stay for a while after school. I have something to tell you.”
Turning around, Zhou Qing said to Tianwu Lingdou.
Chapter 36: Pure Star-Glorious Weaponry (Old Version)
“By the way, Ayato, please wait a moment. Did you forget I asked you to wait?”
After school, Zhou Qing called out to Ayato who was about to leave.
“Oh? Sorry, sorry, I forgot. But what’s the matter?”
Tianwu Lingdou was stunned for a moment when Zhou Qing called him. He remembered what happened in the morning, immediately apologized to Zhou Qing, and then turned to Zhou Qing and asked.
“Well, let’s talk while we walk.”
As he said that, he led the way to the Student Union Office.
“Well, actually, it’s about your sister and the Pure Starlight Weapon.”
“My sister and… the Pure Starlight weapon she uses?”
Tian Wu Ling Dou was not stupid either, and Zhou Qing understood everything.
“Well, that’s right. You left in a hurry yesterday, so there are some things I haven’t had time to tell you yet.”
However, having said this, Zhou Qing changed the subject with some malicious intentions, deliberately whetting Tianwu Lingdou’s appetite.
“So, how much do you know about the Pure Starlight Weapon?”
“Pure Starlight-style weapons, do you mean made from a special universal ore?”
“Yes, it is the All-Effect Crystal. So what then?”
“Remember there’s something called fit rate?”
Amagiri Ayato said uncertainly.
“Yes, but not completely.”
Zhou Qing continued what Tian Wu Ling Dou said, and then explained on his own.
“In our academy, special students enjoy several privileges besides being exempt from various fees. One of these is priority use of the academy’s Pure Starlight-style weapons. However, some students dislike Pure Starlight-style weapons, so this privilege is not mandatory. Furthermore, depending on the weapon, there may be side effects… We call them ‘costs’. What do you think?”
The amount of energy that Pure Starlight Weapons can generate varies greatly between users.
“And the suitability you mentioned is just a tiny fraction compared to the cost.”
Then, Zhou Qing changed the subject.
“Of course, this is the most important factor for you right now. Our Seidoukan Academy’s suitability rate standard is 80%. If it’s lower than this, we won’t allow you to borrow it even if you want to.”
I’m not without interest, but it seems quite cumbersome to go through a lot of procedures. Plus, there’s no guarantee I’ll even meet the required criteria.
While Amagiri Ayato was thinking, Zhou Qing showed an interesting expression, and then continued to speak, interrupting Amagiri Ayato’s thoughts.
“In fact, there are some suspicious clues in the loan records of Pure Star Brilliance weapons.”
“How do you say that?”
“Pure Starlight Weapons are, of course, strictly managed. Records of who borrowed and when a Pure Starlight Weapon was borrowed, along with combat data, are accumulated. However, while investigating a particular piece of Pure Starlight Weapon, I discovered that while there was no record of its borrowing, combat data remained.”
“In other words… did someone borrow it without permission?”
“No, to be precise, the loan records have been tampered with. I think this is more likely. The loan records are stored in the Equipment Bureau’s computers, but the actual combat data is accumulated in the core, that is, the Universal Crystal. There are still many unknowns about the Universal Crystal, which may be why tampering is impossible.”
“So, those records were left five years ago when my sister was here?”
Ayato breathed a sigh of relief.
“In that case, I’ll take care of you, Jing.”
After all, it is very likely that Amagiri Haruka has used that pure star-shaped weapon. For Amagiri Ayato, whether he can borrow it or not, he at least hopes to see it with his own eyes.
“As expected, I’ll contact you with more details. But for now, please fill out these documents.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing took out a large pile of materials from the cabinet behind him.
Well, they are all random materials that have basically nothing to do with lending pure Xinghuang-style weapons. It’s just that Zhou Qing’s bad taste has struck again.
“Huh? So many?”
Amagiri Ayato grinned when he saw the half-meter-high material in front of him.
“Well, after all, it’s a pure Xinghuang-style weapon, so we have to be cautious.”
Zhou Qing spoke nonsense in a serious tone.
Tian Wu Ling Dou thought about it and agreed with Zhou Qing’s statement.
“But this is too much.”
“Well, it’s just that the paperwork is a bit complicated, but the application process is still very fast, so the sooner you fill it out, the sooner you can get the Pure Starlight Weapon.”
Zhou Qing continued to deceive Tianwu Lingdou.
He whispered these words, then Tianwu Lingdou’s eyes changed and he turned to look at Zhou Qing.
“Well, Vice President, can I borrow the Student Union office?”
“Of course you can. But—”
Zhou Qing was obviously stunned by Tianwu Lingdou’s question, and then asked in surprise.
“But you’re not planning to fill it all out right here, are you?”
“Well, any time saved is a good deal.”
Tianwu Ayato confirmed Zhou Qing’s doubts.
“Then, let’s do our best.”
Seeing that Tianwu Lingdou had made up his mind, Zhou Qing encouraged him.
Then, he said goodbye and left.
“Well, I have something else to do, so I’ll leave first.”
“Yes, thank you very much.”
Tian Wu Ling Dou thanked Zhou Qing, and then buried his head in the pile of information.
Chapter 37 Dinner (Old Version)
“Pfft, Amagiri Ayato is really easy to fool.”
Zhou Qing was walking alone on the road, and he couldn’t help laughing when he thought of Tianwu Lingdou’s appearance.
“Well, it’s time to go back and spend time with Leah. We need to spend some quality time with her today.”
Indeed, they have already given the most important thing to Zhou Qing, so of course they have to spend time with him.
“Besides, I just got a god-level cooking talent. Can I try to make something for Tia?”
Thinking of the accompanying products in the lottery this morning, Zhou Qing wanted to cook.
“Beep, beep, beep—”
Zhou Qing did it as soon as he thought of it. He immediately dialed Ophelia’s communicator.
“Leah, don’t cook tonight.”
Ophelia obviously didn’t understand what Zhou Qing meant and asked inquiringly.
“I mean, I’ll cook today.”
Seeing that Ophelia didn’t understand, Zhou Qing explained.
“But, Master, can you cook?”
Ophelia asked doubtfully.
“Besides, it would be a maid’s fault to let the master prepare her own food.”
“Well, I just wanted to make something for Tia. After all—”
“Is that so? I understand, Master.”
Ophelia, who understood the meaning of Zhou Qing’s words, gave Zhou Qing an affirmative answer.
“That’s it, then, Leah.”
Having said that, Zhou Qing hung up the call.
“So, what should we do for Tia?”
Zhou Qing walked towards the supermarket while thinking.
“For nourishment, mutton seems to be a good choice.”
Zhou Qing went to the big supermarket and finally determined the main ingredients.
“So, what to do with mutton?”
Thinking this way, Zhou Qing suddenly realized that he didn’t seem to know how to cook yet. After all, what he had drawn was just talent…
“Well, I’ve already made an agreement with Leah. It doesn’t seem right to go back so disgraced.”
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing began to search for recipes for mutton on the Internet.
“Ahhh, the angelica stewed lamb looks delicious.”
Zhou Qing’s eyes lit up when he saw the introduction of Angelica stewed lamb.
“Then it’s decided. The main course will be mutton stewed with angelica root.”
“Let me see, let me see, what are the ingredients needed? Angelica, mutton, some ginger, salt, cooking wine, chicken essence, and oil?”
“Hmm? Surprisingly simple, isn’t it?”
Zhou Qing said this after seeing the materials and methods.
“Well, to prevent mistakes, let’s buy extra ingredients.”
Thinking so, Zhou Qing selected the ingredients, paid the bill and went home.
Dormitory-Kitchen
“Well, let me go through the steps first.”
“Well, first, slice the mutton and ginger, wash and break up the angelica, and blanch the mutton in boiling water to remove the blood.”
Zhou Qing followed the steps while operating them.
“Okay, that’s about it.”
“Then, heat the pan with oil, sauté the ginger slices, add the lamb and angelica, stir-fry, add an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil over high heat.”
“Finally, add cooking wine and simmer over medium heat until the lamb is tender. Add salt and chicken stock to taste.”
Zhou Qing followed the recipe exactly and tried it himself.
“Hmm? Was the lamb cooked for 5 seconds? The seasoning was added 3 seconds too early, and there was a little too much salt and not enough chicken stock.”
While tasting the food he made, he subconsciously expressed the feelings in his mind.
“This is so perverted, it’s even more perverted than the Tongue of God.”
Zhou Qing secretly clicked his tongue when he noticed the abnormality in the god-level cooking talent.
“But there’s still enough time, let’s make another one.”
Time passed unknowingly, and in the blink of an eye, Zhou Qing’s second serving of angelica stewed lamb was ready.
“Yeah, perfect.”
Zhou Qing tasted it and made his evaluation.
“Liya, Tiya, dinner is ready.”
Zhou Qing walked out of the kitchen carrying a tray of food and greeted Claudia and Ophelia.
“Huh? Isn’t Leah cooking today?”
Claudia walked out of the room and said in surprise when she saw Zhou Qing coming out of the kitchen.
“Today, the master said that he would cook for you personally.”
Ophelia, who was standing in the living room waiting for Zhou Qing, answered Claudia’s question casually.
“Although, I don’t have any expectations.”
“Oh, is that so? Then I’d really like to taste it.”
Indeed, if your lover prepares the dinner for you, you should eat it all even if it doesn’t taste good.
Claudia thought so and silently walked to the dining table and sat down.
“Then please enjoy it.”
Seeing that Claudia and Ophelia had already sat down, Zhou Qing made a gesture to invite them in.
Claudia took just one bite and then paused.
“tasty.”
Beside her, Ophelia’s words interrupted Claudia’s stiffness.
“Really, Qing, I’ve known you for so long, but I never knew you had this skill.”
Claudia came back to her senses and looked at Zhou Qing in confusion.
“Haha, I didn’t know I was so talented at cooking. I was just following a recipe.”
Zhou Qing laughed it off.
“Eat it quickly, it won’t taste good if it gets cold.”
Claudia stared at Zhou Qing for a while.
“Well, I’ll let you go this time.”
As he said this, he started to finish the dinner in front of him.
Soon, dinner was over——
“Then I’ll leave the task of cleaning up to you, Leah.”
Zhou Qing asked Ophelia for help, but he did not notice Ophelia’s frustrated look.
“After that, Tia, let’s go do some activities.”
As he said that, he picked up Claudia and walked into the room.
This night, I will not be able to sleep again.
Chapter 38 Troubles (Old Version)
The next day, Zhou Qing woke up from Claudia’s gentle embrace, gently pulled out his arm that was pressing on Claudia, then covered Claudia’s delicate body, washed up, and prepared to contact Qilin for morning exercises.
However, when passing the kitchen, Zhou Qing found that the kitchen light was on.
“Is it Leah?”
Ophelia was alone in the kitchen, looking at the dishes in front of her with a depressed look on her face.
“This is?”
Thinking of Ophelia’s strange look yesterday, Zhou Qing seemed to understand something.
“Is it because I cooked yesterday?”
Indeed, Zhou Qing was right. As a maid, her cooking skills were far inferior to her master’s. This was really unacceptable.
Just as Zhou Qing was about to go in to comfort Ophelia, his steps suddenly stopped.
What should I say? Should I tell Leah that I’m cheating?
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing could only stop helplessly and then ask You Lian.
“Youlian, is there any solution?”
“Yawn, what what method?”
You Lian’s confused voice came to my ears.
Helpless Zhou Qing had to explain the current situation to You Lian.
“So, Master, your maid is a little frustrated because your cooking skills are so good?”
After listening to Zhou Qing’s explanation, You Lian concluded.
Zhou Qing nodded helplessly.
“So I asked you what you can do.”
“Let me see. Let me see.”
You Lian seemed to be looking at something.
“Hey? Got it, Master.”
“What? Whose?”
When Zhou Qing heard what You Lian said, he subconsciously teased You Lian.
“Of course it’s yours, Master—”
You Lian was trapped by Zhou Qing and subconsciously continued to follow Zhou Qing’s words, but she stopped abruptly just after she finished speaking.
“Well, Master, how bad!”
After coming to her senses, You Lian started to act coquettishly towards Zhou Qing.
“And do you still want to listen to this method?”
“Yes, it’s my fault. My lovely Youlian, please tell me what the solution is.”
Seeing Zhou Qing admit his mistake, You Lian laughed and then explained.
“I just checked your maid’s favorability towards you, Master. It’s MAX.”
“Oh, and then.”
“Because her favorability is at MAX, you can redeem the rewards you’ve drawn for her, but—”
Speaking of this, You Lian was a little hesitant.
“But what?”
Seeing Zhou Qing’s question, You Lian seemed to have made up her mind.
“However, you will need to spend 1.2 times the energy points you have. You just have enough. And after the exchange, the other person will never be able to do anything harmful to you. If it’s a woman, the system will force her to fall in love with you. If it’s a man, it will force him to be loyal to you.”
Hearing this, Zhou Qing fell silent. The first two points were fine, but the latter one—
To be honest, Zhou Qing found it hard to accept.
“Youlian, let’s exchange it.”
To be honest, Zhou Qing couldn’t accept that the lovely maid Ophelia fell in love with someone else.
This is the bad nature of human beings.
Moreover, Zhou Qing believed that even without this, Ophelia would fall in love with him sooner or later. This just accelerated the process.
Of course, what Zhou Qing didn’t know was that Ophelia had actually fallen in love with Zhou Qing, otherwise, she wouldn’t have given up everything and come to be Zhou Qing’s maid. All of this was just to get closer to Zhou Qing.
As Zhou Qing finished speaking, a light that was completely invisible to everyone except Zhou Qing enveloped Ophelia.
After a moment, the light disappeared, and Ophelia seemed to notice the changes in herself. She looked at her hands in disbelief, and then began to experiment with cooking in doubt.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Qing smiled slightly and turned away.
However, Zhou Qing didn’t notice when she turned around.
“Master…?”
Ophelia seemed to sense something, turned around and saw Zhou Qing leaving.
Zhou Qing returned home after finishing his exercise. Before he could open the door, Ophelia, who was waiting at the door, had already opened it.
“Breakfast is ready. Would you like to eat now?”
“No… I’m going to go take a shower first. I worked up a sweat from the exercise.”
However, Zhou Qing suddenly stopped halfway and saw Ophelia following behind him.
“Are you going to follow me in?”
Obviously, Zhou Qing thought about what happened yesterday.
Ophelia, whose thoughts were clearly being spoken, fell silent.
“Well, Ophelia, this won’t do. After all, there are differences between men and women.”
Zhou Qing tried to persuade Ophelia earnestly.
“Master, it’s okay.”
Ophelia remained unmoved.
“call!”
Zhou Qing scratched his head helplessly.
“Let me be quiet today, we can talk about this later.”
Seeing that Zhou Qing had no other choice, he could only escape temporarily.
“…Understood, Master.”
After breakfast, Zhou Qing went to the school building with Claudia and Ophelia.
“Well, Leah, you go to the school building first. Tia and I will go to the student union office.”
“stare–“
“Forehead.”
Obviously, Ophelia was thinking about Zhou Qing standing her up the day before yesterday.
“Don’t worry, I won’t let you down this time.”
Zhou Qing held his forehead.
Ophelia, who received Zhou Qing’s affirmation, walked towards the school building alone.
Zhou Qing and Claudia, who had just arrived at the Student Union office, were obviously shocked by the scene before them.
Chapter 39 Go to Test (Old Version)
“Finally it’s done.”
I saw Amagiri Aya with disheveled hair and dirty face (sort of, since she hadn’t tidied up for a day) making such a sound.
Next to him was a pile of completed materials.
Because he hadn’t slept all night, Amagiri Ayato had two very serious dark circles under his eyes, which made people very worried that he might die suddenly.
“You wouldn’t…”
Seeing Tianwu Lingdou’s appearance, Zhou Qing was obviously shocked.
“You finished filling out all the information in one night, right?”
“Well, after all, the sooner we finish it, the sooner we can see Sister using her Pure Starlight Weaponry.”
“material?”
Claudia repeated what Amagiri Ayato said in confusion.
“The information required to apply for pure Xinghuang weaponry is very…”
“That’s right. I’ve always wanted to complain about how complicated the application process for Pure Starlight Weaponry is.”
Before Claudia could finish her words, she was interrupted by Zhou Qing.
“Besides, judging from your condition, you should go back and have some rest. I will ask for leave for you from Kuangzi’s place.”
After that, he turned to Amagiri Ayato, who seemed to be on the verge of sudden death.
“…Then I’ll bother you.”
Tian Wu Ling Dou, who was really sleepy, heard the thanks and turned away, leaving only…
“So, Qing, could you please tell me why the application process for Pure Starlight Weaponry is so complicated?”
Claudia stared at Zhou Qing and approached step by step.
“How come I, the student council president, didn’t know when the procedure was changed?”
“This, this…”
Zhou Qing felt a lot of pressure when he saw Claudia’s aura.
“I just wanted to play a trick on Amagiri Ayato.”
Helpless Zhou Qing had to tell the truth.
“Well, Qing, you really are like a child sometimes.”
Hearing this, Claudia held her forehead and said helplessly.
“But it’s really interesting.”
Claudia chuckled at this.
Time passed quickly. Every day, Zhou Qing suffered the torment of pain and joy under Ophelia’s temptation. (What an enviable winner in life.)
In the blink of an eye, it was time for Amagiri Ayato to test the suitability rate.
That day, Ayato came to the Student Council Office to take a test on his suitability for the Pure Starlight Armament.
“You’re really early, Ayato.”
Seeing Tianwu Lingdou coming early in the morning, Zhou Qing laughed out loud.
Incidentally, thanks to Zhou Qing’s intervention, no one seems to have come to attack Julis yet. (Immediately slap him in the face 233)
“Well, it’s always good to see my sister’s pure star-bright weapon sooner rather than later.”
“Although–“
Just when Zhou Qing was about to say something, someone suddenly knocked on the office door, interrupting him from speaking.
“Well, that’s right. There are other guests besides you today. But it seems that he is also in a hurry.”
As Zhou Qing spoke, he operated the computer on his desk to open the door.
The other party seemed taken aback, and everyone looked at Ayato with surprised expressions.
“The application process for using Pure Starlight weapons is quite complex, so I hope to get it done in one go. Um, this is Lei Shida, and this is…”
Although Zhou Qing wanted to introduce Tianwu Lingdou to Lei Shida, there was no need at all.
“Amagiri Ayato.”
Lei Shida interrupted Zhou Qing’s introduction.
“Oh, do you know each other already?”
Zhou Qing felt a little confused.
“W-Why are you here…?”
Randy, the slightly chubby henchman, pointed at Ayato with a look of surprise. As for Reshida, he glanced at Ayato with disgust before looking away.
“Hey, hey, I don’t remember how I offended you.”
Amagiri Ayato looked confused.
“Besides, this is the first time we meet today.”
Indeed, due to Zhou Qing’s relationship, the relationship between Tianwu Ayato and Yulis was not very good, so he did not intervene in the incident between Yulis and Lei Shida.
“Tsk, you’re going to duel with Lisfit right after you come here—”
“This time, let Ayato and Lei Shiwei conduct the compatibility measurement. I believe you should know that your two followers cannot enter the vault, okay?”
Although Zhou Qing was slightly interested in the development of the situation, after thinking about it, he decided to focus on business first. After all, Claudia was still waiting for him.
“Well, yes, of course we do.”
The skinny henchman—Silas nodded vigorously.
“If you want to start, hurry up and don’t waste time dragging your feet.”
“Haha, you’re really impatient. But I really should use my time more efficiently. Besides, I’m in a hurry too. So let’s go.”
That’s right, ever since Zhou Qing and Claudia did this and that, Claudia directly handed all the student union affairs to Zhou Qing.
After saying that, Zhou Qing stood up and walked ahead to leave the office.
Walking down the corridor with a shiny floor, Ayato asked Zhou Qing the question he had always wanted to ask.
“By the way, what are the procedures required to borrow Pure Starlight Weapons?”
“The procedure is actually very simple. If you want to borrow some pure Star Brilliance weapon, as long as the compatibility rate is over 80%, you can borrow it.”
“that’s all?”
I always feel it’s really boring.
The Universal Crystal used in the Pure Star-Glorious weapon core is said to be worth more than money. Can I lend something like this to students?
“Hmph, how ignorant! Do you think borrowing pure Xinghuang-style weapons is that easy?”
At this time, Lei Shida, who was walking behind Ayato, made a mocking remark.
Chapter 40: Choice (Old Version)
“And not just anyone can borrow it. Unless you’re a high-ranking player, someone who performed exceptionally well in the Star Martial Festival, or a special student, forget it. Furthermore, unless you encounter a pure Star Brilliance weapon with a compatibility rate exceeding 80%, it’s meaningless. Even if you manage to borrow it, whether you can fully utilize it remains a question.” (I won’t explain the compatibility rate, lest you accuse me of padding the word count.)
“Haha, as expected of someone who has challenged you three times, you are indeed very convincing.”
Although Lei Shida spoke proudly, Zhou Qing’s expression changed immediately after he understood why Lei Shida targeted Tianwu Lingdou.
That’s right, it was because Julis rejected his challenges countless times and took the initiative to challenge Amagiri Ayato that Leshida always targeted Amagiri Ayato.
In this way, the group arrived at the Equipment Bureau in the basement of the high school building.
Although it’s underground, Asterisk is an artificial island, so it’s actually underwater. It just doesn’t have any windows, so it doesn’t make any difference.
People in white clothes who looked like employees were busy in and out of the corridor. Ayato walked and watched with curiosity.
“Hi, hello. Sorry for what happened earlier.”
Suddenly, a small voice came from behind.
Ayato looked back and saw Silas smiling at him.
“Leishida isn’t a bad person… He’s just a bit impatient…”
Silas said this, lowering his head in fear.
“Oh, no, I don’t mind those things.”
“Randy’s personality is like that too. They might make you angry again… I’m really sorry. They seemed to be discussing something yesterday…”
“Hey, Silas! What are you doing, little brat?”
“Yeah! Hurry up!”
“Come, come!”
Resda and Randy, who were walking in front, yelled at Silas.
Silas gave another slight nod of greeting, then hurried over to the two men.
If Zhou Qing had not seen it before and knew that Silas was the mysterious attacker, he would have been fooled by him.
However, he is much more cautious now.
Zhou Qing thought so because there have been no attacks recently.
“Beep…”
As Zhou Qing pondered these random thoughts, the group arrived at the elevator at the deepest level of the Equipment Bureau. They continued down and finally arrived at a spacious space that looked like a training room. Although it was underground, the ceiling was very high.
One wall was lined with neatly arranged hexagonal shapes, while another was partially lined with glass. Through the glass, I could see men and women in white working busily. Judging from their ages, they didn’t look like students; they were probably employees of the Equipment Department. Randy and Silas were also waiting there.
“Let me do it first, okay?”
“It’s okay, where’s Ayato?”
“Oh, yes, please.”
For Ayato, just seeing the pure Star-Glorious weaponry that his sister (probably) once used was enough; nothing else mattered.
Lei Shida seemed quite skilled as he began to operate the computers placed in the hexagonal corners of the walls. After several large spatial windows appeared, he faced them with a serious expression.
“What is that?”
Ayato, who was standing at the back watching what was happening, softly asked Zhou Qing who was standing beside him.
“That’s a list of the pure Starlight-style weaponry possessed by Seidoukan Academy. Incidentally, there are currently twenty-two of them, the highest number among the six academies.”
“oh.”
“The list contains the appearance, name, and abilities. Please select the weapon you wish to test. If the screen is gray, it means it’s currently in use, meaning it’s been borrowed.”
“Let me see.”
Ayato counted the gray ones.
“Haha, currently among our students, there are seven who use pure Xinghuang-style weapons, four of whom are the ‘Twelve of the First Page’.”
In other words, one-third of the “First Page Twelve” were using Pure Star Brilliance weapons. This alone was enough to show how powerful Pure Star Brilliance weapons were.
“Okay, I’ll choose this one.”
Soon, Resda selected an item from the list and closed the window.
At the same time, one of the hexagonal shapes glowed, and as if rearranged, it moved smoothly, arriving in front of Reishida. Then, with a low creaking sound, a hexagonal object emerged from the wall.
It seems that those hexagonal shapes are storage cabinets.
“Haha, it’s really inexplicably particular.”
“baffling……”
The person who designed this storage method must have felt ashamed after hearing this from the vice-president of the student union.
“As expected!”
Seeing that the choice was the same as in the original book, Zhou Qing sighed, “As expected.”
“Mr. Marcofil, did you choose the ‘Black Furnace Demon Sword’? Really…”
“The Blackforge Demon Sword?”
“Yes, the other academies fear this powerful Pure Starlight weapon. They even say, ‘If it touches it, it will melt, and if it is stuck into the ground, it will turn the earth into a crucible.'”
“…That’s so exaggerated.”
“It does indeed conceal unrivaled power. Oh, no, that’s true, but not entirely.”
Zhou Qing said this with a malicious smile.
“—That’s the Pure Starlight-style weapon whose history has been tampered with.”
“What!?”
Reishida took the engine from the cabinet, then walked to the center of the room and gestured towards the glass. Ayato couldn’t help but stare at his hand.
“That’s… the Pure Starlight weapon my sister might have used…”
Chapter 41 Accident (Old Version)
Amagiri Ayato murmured as he looked at the engine in Reshida’s hand, the core of which was shining with bright red light.
“Come on, let’s get started…!”
Reishida activated the engine, starting with the hilt. The hilt was quite large, and immediately the hilt opened up, revealing a luminous blade.
Although it’s called the “Blackforge Demon Sword,” perhaps due to its suitability, the blade is a pure white, almost transparent. It looks like a giant, single-edged lightsaber.
“Measurement is ready, please begin.”
Lei Shida, holding the “Black Furnace Demon Sword”, heard the instructions, roared and began to mobilize the power of the stars.
“Uoo …
Although the star power increased visibly, the “Black Furnace Demon Sword” did not react at all.
“The fit rate is now 32%.”
The sound from the loudspeaker made Lei Shida’s face turn pale.
“This child is still so picky.”
When Zhou Qing saw this scene, he knew that Lei Shida had no way of gaining the recognition of the “Black Furnace Demon Sword”, just like in the original book.
“Not even the ninth of the Twelve in the First Page. But, Ayato, now’s your chance.”
However, Lestar does not seem to be ready to give up.
“Don’t underestimate me, ahhhhhhhhh——”
His muscles swelled as he gripped the Black Furnace Demon Sword, and he clenched his teeth as if they were about to burst.
It represents his desire to overcome obstacles with overwhelming strength, a concrete manifestation of his strong will.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Qing shook his head helplessly.
“If brute force alone can bring the Black Furnace Demon to its knees, then you’re overthinking the pure Starlight Armament.”
Sure enough, Zhou Qing had just finished speaking.
The “Black Furnace Demon Sword” suddenly emitted a violent flash of light, sending Lei Shida’s huge body flying.
“Ahhhhh!”
Although the principle was unknown, the “Black Furnace Demon Sword” still remained in the air, as if looking down on Lei Shida.
It’s just like chasing away annoying flies around you.
“I’ll tell you.”
Zhou Qing complained without mercy.
“I once heard that Pure Starlight-type weapons possess something akin to consciousness. So that’s how it is…”
“Yes, but that doesn’t mean the user can communicate with pure Star Brilliance weapons.”
“The final fitness rate was 28%.”
“It’s not over yet!”
After being bounced and hitting the wall, Lei Shida suddenly stood up and picked up the “Black Furnace Demon Sword” again without giving up.
“His reckless pursuit of power isn’t necessarily bad… While there are some pure Star Brilliance-style weapons that can gain recognition simply through brute force, it seems the opponent won’t be convinced by brute force alone.”
Zhou Qing saw this scene and could only shake his head helplessly.
“How do you know so much?”
“Because I am also a user of Pure Starlight Weaponry.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing patted the “Purple Lightning Green Lock” on his waist to activate it, and the “Purple Lightning Green Lock” trembled as if in response.
“That’s really hard to tell.”
Amagiri Ayato subconsciously said out loud what he was thinking.
Zhou Qing, who was being criticized, was not embarrassed at all.
“That’s right. After all, I’ve barely used these two children, and they often complain about it.”
That’s right, Zhou Qing used the “Purple Lightning Green Lock” only a few times. In most cases, Zhou Qing used the Sky Feather Slash.
At this moment, Lei Shida tried to force the magic sword to surrender, but was bounced away again and again.
“Damn it! Why! Why don’t you obey me!”
“At least, the Demon Sword doesn’t seem to like his attitude. But that Pure Starlight weapon is known for being unpredictable, so we can’t blame him.”
“is that so?”
“That’s an older style of pure Star-Glorious weapon. So far, only two students have mastered it—oh, if you count her, that makes three.”
“Can you make good use of it, sister?”
It seemed that Lei Shida couldn’t even touch the “Black Furnace Demon Sword”.
Just getting close to the magic sword will cause you to be flung away.
“Suitability rate 17%”
The suitability rate continued to decrease, and Lesda could no longer suppress his anxiety.
“That’s enough… obey me—!”
Lei Shida roared and tried to grab the magic sword, but this time he was bounced far away.
He suddenly hit the wall and fell to his knees in frustration.
“Hmm…!”
“The fitness rate has entered negative territory! Continuing will be dangerous, please stop immediately!”
“Oh no, this is bad. It seems the Demon Sword is really angry.”
Zhou Qing said this, but he didn’t seem panicked at all.
At this moment, the “Black Furnace Demon Sword” floating in the air was emitting intense heat.
“Yes, the subject is completely out of control! Please evacuate immediately!”
An anxious voice came from the loudspeaker.
“Subject’s heat is rapidly increasing!”
There is no need to be reminded of this kind of thing, you can feel it clearly.
“It’s a demonic sword that originally stored heat within its blade. Since there’s no one controlling it, it seems the heat is leaking out.”
Faced with such a situation, Zhou Qing still turned his back to the magic sword and calmly explained the current situation to Tianwu Lingdou.
“careful.”
At some point, the blade of the magic sword was heading towards Zhou Qing, flying towards him at a rapid speed.
Chapter 42: Heading to the Dragon Realm (Old Version)
“no way–“
Zhou Qing knew the movements of the “Black Furnace Demon Sword” behind him without Tianwu Lingdou’s reminder.
“Why are you always so naughty?”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing slightly mobilized the star power in his body.
Of course, this only felt like Zhou Qing was experiencing this. From the perspective of others, a star power so powerful that it was suffocating was boiling.
Even for Amagiri Ayato, this star power is no less than that in his heyday.
“This is truly—horrifying.”
Seeing Zhou Qing’s calm demeanor, Tianwu Ayato knew that she was not using her full strength, and because of this, she looked even more terrifying.
At this moment, the “Black Furnace Demon Sword” flew behind Zhou Qing.
Zhou Qing didn’t even look at it. He reached out and held the “Black Furnace Demon Sword” firmly in his hand.
It was a very strange feeling. How to describe it? It was as if the “Black Furnace Demon Sword” flew into Zhou Qing’s hands on its own. Even with Tianwu Lingdou’s eyesight, the fact he observed was the same.
“How is that possible?”
Amagiri Ayato shook his head and threw away the unrealistic thoughts in his mind.
After Zhou Qing held the violent “Black Furnace Demon Sword” in his hand, it became quiet like a good baby.
“Really? You’re so willful.”
Seeing the Black Furnace Demon Sword in his hand, Zhou Qing shook his head helplessly.
“Luckily, Vice President Zhou Qing is here.”
“Well, it’s always surprising every time I see this scene.”
“Suitability is 100%. No, not really. It’s MAX. It’s off the charts.”
Such a noisy voice came from the loudspeaker.
However, Zhou Qing ignored the voice in the loudspeaker, but directly controlled the engine of the “Black Furnace Demon Sword” and retracted the blade.
“Well, since Reshida has failed, it’s up to you now, Ayato.”
As he said that, he handed the activation unit of the “Black Furnace Demon Sword” to Amagiri Ayato.
However, Amagiri Ayato did not take over the activation immediately, but asked Zhou Qing instead.
“With such a high compatibility rate, why don’t you use the ‘Blackforge Demon Sword’?”
Indeed, with such a high suitability rate, the most surprising thing is that Zhou Qing did not use the “Black Furnace Demon Sword”.
“Well, didn’t I just say that I’m also a user of Pure Star Brilliance weaponry? Although the ‘Blackforge Demon Sword’ doesn’t mind me using other Pure Star Brilliance weaponry, these two kids are a bit of a germaphobe. They don’t mind physical swords, and even ordinary Brilliance weaponry, but they won’t let me use a second Pure Star Brilliance weaponry.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qing patted the “Purple Lightning Green Lock” on his waist.
“Besides, my compatibility with these two children is even higher than that with the Blackforge Demon Sword.”
After hearing Zhou Qing’s explanation, Tianwu Lingdou smiled bitterly.
“It’s really enviable.”
As he spoke, he took the engine of the “Black Furnace Demon Sword” from Zhou Qing.
Afterwards, he mobilized the power of the stars and activated the “Black Furnace Demon Sword”.
As if sensing that it wasn’t Zhou Qing who activated it, the Black Furnace Demon Sword broke free from Tianwu Lingdou’s hand before Tianwu Lingdou could react, and hovered in the air. The tip of the sword pointed at Zhou Qing again.
“Hey, hey, I told you I won’t use you, so just give up.”
Seeing this, Zhou Qing could only say helplessly to the “Black Furnace Demon Sword”.
The “Black Furnace Demon Sword” seemed to understand, and the sword body swayed in the air, as if to vent its anger –
The tip of the magic sword was heading towards Amagiri Ayato, and the magic sword seemed to be preparing to attack Amagiri Ayato.
If it were a human, there might be a chance of escaping. But this time, the opponent was a sword, and there was no way to fool it.
“Oh, there’s nothing I can do.”
Amagiri Ayato stared at the blade of the demon sword while concentrating his star power.
“Black Furnace Demon Sword” and Amagiri Ayato glared at each other for a while, then suddenly launched an attack.
At the critical moment, Amagiri Ayato dodged the demonic sword that was hurtling towards him, squinting his eyes against the abnormally high temperature while reaching for the hilt. Just as he was about to grab it, the “Black Furnace Demonic Sword” suddenly changed direction in mid-air and slashed towards Ayato’s body.
Amagiri Ayato quickly kicked the floor to create distance, but a burnt cut mark had already appeared on his uniform.
“…Can I ask the academy for compensation?”
“Hello!”
Lei Shida complained about Amagiri Ayato’s joke without any sense of tension – in fact, it seemed like a shout of warning to Amagiri Ayato.
“Sure.”
However, Zhou Qing was cooperating with Tianwu Ayato’s joke.
“Thank you so much.”
Just as Zhou Qing and Tianwu Lingdou were joking with each other, the “Black Furnace Demon Sword” instantly flew high up to the ceiling, and then fell rapidly from above Tianwu Lingdou’s head.
Although the magic sword attacked from a completely blind spot, Amagiri Ayato seemed to have anticipated it and shrank his body, reaching out to grab the tail of the “Black Furnace Magic Sword”, or perhaps the hilt.
“It’s so hot!”
Even though he said this, Amagiri Ayato still gripped the hilt tightly and directly inserted the “Black Furnace Demon Sword” into the ground.
“…Sorry, I don’t like others to be entangled, just like you.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the heat that filled the room suddenly disappeared.
The “Black Furnace Demon Sword” also suddenly stopped, as if the loss of control just now had not existed.
While everyone was stunned, only Zhou Qing clapped his hands.
“It was a truly wonderful show! As expected of Ayato, he’s amazing—what’s the appropriate rate?”
The staff of the Equipment Bureau seemed unaware that the second half of this sentence was directed at themselves.
A group of people stood there in a daze, and then reported as if they had just woken up from a dream.
“9.97%…!”
“very good.”
Zhou Qing nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Lei Shida.
“That’s it. It’s a shame, but you don’t mind, do you?”
Lei Shida stared at Amagiri Ayato with an expression of disbelief, then bit his lip in regret and punched the floor.
“Hey, isn’t it too much to say you saw a good show in front of the person involved?”
At this moment, Tianwu Lingdou complained to Zhou Qing.
Of course, he wasn’t angry. Tianwu Lingdou, who already understood Zhou Qing’s character, was just jokingly complaining.
“Well, it’s not like you mind.”
“Well, now that you have obtained the Blackforge Demon Sword, we will separate here.”
After leaving the Equipment Bureau, Zhou Qing said goodbye to Tianwu Lingdou and left alone.
“Well, since it’s still early and there’s no rush to find Tia, let’s go to Jielong first.”
Zhou Qing was walking alone on the road, thinking this way——
Chapter 43: Jielong Seventh Academy (Old Version)
“Well, it really brings back a lot of memories.”
Seeing Jielong’s style, Zhou Qing sighed.
Indeed, as you approach the gate, you can see a lot of classical Chinese style buildings.
The gatekeeper was also a student wearing the uniform of Jielong Seventh College. The Taoist-like attire made Zhou Qing feel a strong sense of nostalgia.
Indeed, the Jielong Seventh Academy, located southeast of Asterisk, was entirely enveloped in countless buildings connected by winding corridors. Scattered courtyards and plazas seemed to be surrounded by these traditional Chinese-style buildings. Rather than being an academy, it was more like a vast palace.
“Then, please help announce that Zhou Qing, vice president of the Xingdao Hall Student Union, is here to visit ‘Universal Heavenly Net’ Fan Xinglu.”
However, there was no time to lament now, so Zhou Qing stepped forward and said to the guard – perhaps it would be more appropriate to call him receptionist.
“Hey? I’m here to visit Master Wanyou Tianluo.”
The receptionist was startled by Zhou Qing’s words and reacted immediately.
“Yes, I’ll inform you right away.”
Not long after the receptionist announced it, Serhili Wangbian’s father started nagging again.
As she spoke, Sershili Wang led Zhou Qing into the gate with a helpless look on her face.
As soon as they entered the gate, they saw many palace-like buildings, and in one corner was a building called Huangchen Palace. This was their target.
The three-story building, composed of vermilion beams and a yellow glazed tile roof, looked like any other building at first glance. Of course, all students affiliated with Jielong knew how special this place was.
——No, to be precise, it’s not this place that’s special, but the owner.
The owner inherited the alias of “Wanyou Tianluo”.
He is also the one who rules the world dragon.
Three years ago, the person who ascended this throne at the young age of six was named Fan Xinglu.
And at this time——
“—Master, the vice president of the Xingdao Academy Student Union is here to visit. Senior Sister Wang has already gone to the school gate to meet him.”
Zhao Hufeng saluted with his right fist and left palm at the entrance of the hall, and spoke after a pause.
Hu Feng ranked fifth among Jielong’s Seventh Academy. His appearance clearly indicated he was a martial artist, despite his rather petite build. His gentle, handsome features and long hair often led him to be mistaken for a girl, but he was, in fact, a seventeen-year-old male student. He was once known as the “Qilin Child” and had won second place in the previous “Phoenix Star Martial Arts Festival.”
“Oh, that boy is finally here, but he made me wait for a long time.”
The girl standing in the middle of the hall turned around after hearing the voice and smiled innocently.
A cute girl with long black hair tied into a circle like a butterfly, which perfectly matched Jielong’s classical style uniform. Her height only reached Hufeng’s chest at most.
Although it is not absolute, outsiders who are not aware of the situation may not believe that this virgin girl is Fan Xinglu from “Wanyou Tianluo”, who is ranked first in the Seventh Academy of Jielong, the largest school in Asterisk.
“That’s all for today then. Thank you all for your hard work. Let’s challenge again next time we have the chance.”
As she spoke, Xinglu looked around the hall. Dozens of students lay on the ground, gasping for breath.
They all hope to become Xinglu’s apprentice.
Xinglu currently has approximately fifty direct disciples. Within Jielong as a whole, many sects boast hundreds of disciples, so fifty isn’t considered a large number. However, all fifty disciples are listed in Jielong’s book of sacrificial offerings, and of the twelve “First Twelve,” eleven are Xinglu’s disciples.
In other words, almost all of Jielong’s powerful disciples are Xinglu’s disciples.
“Still no one qualified this time?”
“Well, what a pity.”
Xinglu walked out of the hall and headed towards the corridor adjacent to the atrium.
To become Xinglu’s apprentice, all you have to do is pass a very simple test. It’s just a matter of meeting Xinglu within the time limit. It’s that simple.
However, Hu Feng had personally experienced just how difficult this test was. Even dozens of elite students combined couldn’t even touch a hair on her petite frame. And Xinglu merely dodged, not only not attacking but not even reaching out to push it away.
“——Speaking of Hu Feng, how much do you know about Zhou Qing?”
Needless to say, Hu Feng would of course focus on the first place in the Star Guidance Hall sequence. However, since Zhou Qing did not sell it very often, and most of the time he sold it when there were few people around, therefore.
“All we know is that he’s the top-ranked member of the Star Guidance Hall, has outstanding swordsmanship, and possesses magical abilities related to the air.”
While Fan Xinglu and Zhao Hufeng were talking, they had already arrived at the audience room of Huangchen Palace. At this moment, Zhou Qing and Sershili Wang also arrived.
“Haha, you’re finally here, Zhou Qing.”
Outside the audience room, Fan Xinglu laughed heartily with interest when she saw Zhou Qing.
“Well, nice to meet you, Master Fan Xinglu, ‘Wanyou Tianluo’.”
Zhou Qing politely returned the gift. After all, until the very last moment, Zhou Qing absolutely did not want to become an enemy of a demon fairy who had lived for more than a thousand years.
“Then I don’t know why you want to see me?”
Chapter 44: The Universal Heavenly Net (Old Version)
“Haha, kid, don’t be so reserved. I won’t eat you.”
Seeing Zhou Qing’s expression, Fan Xinglu walked into the audience room and said with a laugh.
You really won’t eat me, but you called me over probably because you saw through my strength and wanted to attack me. I won’t give you a reason to do it.
When Zhou Qing heard Fan Xinglu’s words, he complained helplessly in his heart.
Indeed, as the top ranking students in the two colleges, and also the president and vice president of the student union of their respective colleges, if they took action in public without reason, they would be criticized. Although Zhou Qing and Fan Xinglu were not afraid, they would inevitably be in trouble with the integrated corporate consortium afterwards.
Because of this, Zhou Qing’s attack on Ophelia was also due to Julis.
However, Zhou Qing forgot that “Wanyou Tianluo” is famous for its willful and reckless behavior.
“Even so, being able to inherit the great name of ‘Wanyou Tianluo’ at such a young age is indeed worthy of respect.”
Although he complained in his heart, Zhou Qing still answered without leaving any flaws.
“Tsk, although your strength seems to be enough to interest me, your personality is really boring.”
Seeing Zhou Qing’s look, Fan Xinglu felt quite bored.
Sure enough, it was because he saw through my own strength.
Zhou Qing was thinking in his heart, but after a moment, Fan Xinglu interrupted Zhou Qing’s thoughts.
“Well then, boy Zhou Qing.”
Having entered the audience room, Fan Xinglu walked to her high seat, sat down, and looked down at Zhou Qing.
“The Zhou family is one of the families in power behind the Realm Dragon, and as the eldest son of the Zhou family, why don’t you choose Realm Dragon and go to the Star Guidance Hall?”
He pointed out Zhou Qing’s life experience without any hesitation, and questioned Zhou Qing with his identity as “Wanyou Tianluo” who was superior to the integrated corporate consortium.
Do you want me to say that I chose another college because I knew you would show up while I was in school and I didn’t want to offend you?
Zhou Qing was helpless. He hadn’t expected Fan Xinglu to be so direct. He couldn’t tell her the real reason, or else it would cause a lot of trouble. For example, why did he know Fan Xinglu was coming? Therefore –
“Even I sometimes don’t want to rely on my family and want to see how far I can go.”
Well, standard second-generation speech.
However, Zhou Qing’s heart was bleeding when he said this.
“I see, indeed, this is the mentality one should have to become a strong person. I am interested in you again, boy.”
After hearing Zhou Qing’s words, Fan Xinglu seemed to be lost in thought, while Zhou Qing burst into tears.
I don’t want you to be interested in me.
Although he roared in his heart, Zhou Qing did not say it out loud.
“So, do you want to transfer to Jielong Seventh Academy?”
However, Fan Xinglu then said something that surprised Zhou Qing.
“If you become my disciple and let me train you, it will definitely give me greater pleasure.”
He didn’t hide anything from Zhou Qing and spoke his mind.
“I believe that with your qualifications, it will not be a problem for you to surpass me now.”
After hearing the first half of Fan Xinglu’s sentence, Zhou Qing did feel helpless, but when he heard the second half.
“You now?”
Zhou Qing murmured, then raised his eyes and looked directly at Fan Xinglu.
“That’s really weak. I won’t become your disciple just for that. I’m convinced that I can be as strong as you, or even stronger than you in your prime, on my own.”
Zhou Qing felt that if he continued like this, Fan Xinglu would continue to pester him, so he finally revealed his true nature.
And Zhou Qing’s confidence is indeed correct. With the system, there is no doubt that Zhou Qing will become a stronger person than Fan Xinglu.
“Hey, kid, don’t be so arrogant.”
However, before Fan Xinglu could say anything, Zhao Hufeng glared at Zhou Qing.
“Haha, interesting.”
But Fan Xinglu ignored Zhao Hufeng’s words, laughed out loud, and then his expression changed.
“Well, boy, let me test whether you are worthy of your statement.”
After saying that, Fan Xinglu waved his hand, and Zhou Qing felt the space in front of him suddenly spin. Then, the light dimmed, and he appeared in another space.
Zhou Qing, who hadn’t applied yet, squinted his eyes and looked around.
Countless stone pillars stood within the vast, dimly lit room. The ceiling was unusually high, and the floor had been trampled to an impossibly solid foundation. The rooms further back were impossible to see, illuminated only by the lights attached to the stone pillars, illuminating a dim corner.
here it is?
“Haha, kid, how about it? This is my favorite training room – Xuanwu Room.”
Before Zhou Qing finished thinking, Fan Xinglu interrupted him and pointed out the name of this place from his colleague.
That’s right, this is one of “Wanyou Tianluo” Fan Xinglu’s favorite training rooms, and it is also the place where he often practices with his eldest disciple Wu Xiaohui. It is located between the Xuanwu and Huangchen Palace.
“Then let me test you here to see if you have the ability to surpass my peak performance—”
Having said that, Fan Xinglu paused.
“tolerance!”
The battle is about to begin!