Volume 3 Chapter 127
by Need_More_SleepVolume 3 + Chapter 127: Testing The Waters
Everything Xia Yi said about being too scared to sleep alone was actually a lie.
It was all just an act to maintain her persona.
She had merely said it offhand without much thought.
Yet, to her surprise, Hill took it seriously and even made an outrageous suggestion.
“Xia Yi, if you can’t sleep alone, would you like to come to my place?” Hill said. “I live alone, and the room is quite spacious.”
“G-go to Teacher Hill’s house?”
“Having someone with you should make you feel less scared, right?”
This?
Going to her student’s home?
Wasn’t this a bit inappropriate?
Xia Yi felt that, as a dignified teacher with authority, visiting a student’s home like this seemed somewhat improper.
“Well, I just…”
“Hmm? Weren’t you really scared?” Hill stared at Xia Yi.
Xia Yi couldn’t refute that now.
This is what happens when you speak carelessly! If only I hadn’t said those words—regrets!
But there was no way out now.
From Hill’s perspective, as a teacher, it was only natural to care for her student’s feelings.
Besides, she recalled Hill’s earlier behavior.
Standing before her, Hill had confidently declared, “I will definitely protect my student,” and had indeed acted accordingly.
Xia Yi felt deeply gratified—her student had grown into such an outstanding person!
“Th-then, thank you, Teacher Hill. I’ll stay at your place today,” Xia Yi agreed.
Afterward, the two left the street and headed back to Laurel Academy.
“Teacher Hill, what will happen to Classmate Lia?” Xia Yi asked.
“Classmate Lia, she…”
Hill paused and inquired:
“Xia Yi, don’t you hate her? After all, Lia seems to have done something quite harsh to you.”
“Hate?”
Xia Yi thought for a moment.
As for dislike, she didn’t feel anything that intense.
Honestly, her thoughts were simply that this younger sister was too spoiled. If she did something wrong, she deserved a proper lesson!
“I think Classmate Lia just needs proper discipline—that’s all!”
“Xia Yi, you’re really magnanimous toward Lia. Others in this situation would probably be furious,” Hill remarked. “Lia will likely face disciplinary action. How severe it will be is uncertain, but the Schubert family’s actions have endangered Laurel City’s safety—it’s a very serious matter. That said, outright sanctions against the Schubert family might be difficult, though they’ll still have to answer for their actions.”
“I see.”
This matched Xia Yi’s expectations.
The Schubert family was practically a local dynasty in the Rhine Kingdom.
After all, wasn’t the Rhine Cabinet controlled by the Schuberts?
Still, after such an incident, they’d undoubtedly lose face before the other four great families.
“Xia Yi, how did you see through the Sword Saint’s attack earlier?” Hill suddenly asked.
“…Huh?”
Xia Yi froze.
“At the time, even I couldn’t react, but you saw through the Sword Saint’s strike and warned me,” Hill added. “You even continued advising me afterward on how to counter the Sword Saint’s moves, helping me avoid a fatal blow.”
“I-I… That was… Because…”
Xia Yi began sweating.
This is bad—how do I explain this?!
Hill was a candidate for the Holy Sword wielder title, theoretically far surpassing ordinary Laurel Academy students.
Her actions back then must have seemed suspicious—far beyond a student’s capabilities.
What should I do? How do I explain this? Do I admit—
NO!!
Absolutely not!!
Xia Yi’s image in front of Hill was already terrible enough—she’d even acted cute in front of her student multiple times. If Hill found out now, wouldn’t her dignity be utterly ruined?
In her panic, the little princess activated her innate skill—improvisation!
“It just proves how well Teacher Hill taught me!! Didn’t you always say that the most important thing in swordsmanship training is the ‘Sword Heart’? At that moment, I couldn’t bear the thought of Teacher Hill getting hurt—maybe that’s why I sensed the Sword Heart and foresaw the Sword Saint’s moves, allowing me to predict them!”
“…Is that so?”
“Mhm, mhm, it must be! Because I always listen attentively in Teacher Hill’s classes, and I’ve been training really hard in private, focusing on the Sword Heart. It’s precisely because of my relentless effort that I was rewarded! Maybe becoming a swordsmanship student was all for this moment—to warn Teacher Hill and help you avoid danger!!”
“……”
Hill fell silent.
Xia Yi grew extremely nervous, not daring to lift her head to observe Hill’s expression.
Silence.
In the unbearable quiet, the two endured a painfully long ten seconds.
Finally, Hill spoke: “Thank you, Wr—Xia Yi.”
“No problem! I’m just glad I could help Teacher Hill!”
Xia Yi let out a sigh of relief.
It seemed Hill wasn’t going to press further—close call, I almost got exposed.
Heh heh heh.
My acting skills are just too good!!
Even Xia Lulu would have to admit defeat against my performance!
……
Xia Yi followed Hill into her home.
Normally, Laurel Academy provided faculty housing for teachers.
As a senior instructor, Hill enjoyed much better treatment than ordinary teachers—she lived alone without having to share space.
“I haven’t had time to tidy up today—please excuse the mess,” Hill said.
But as Xia Yi looked around, Hill’s home seemed spotless. This counts as untidy?
Compared to her own dorm room, which was practically a pigsty—cluttered and chaotic, with barely any space to step—
Just thinking about it made her feel embarrassed.
In this regard, I, the teacher, am utterly outclassed by my own student!
Once I get back to my dorm, I’m definitely cleaning and organizing my room properly.
No slacking off.
Absolutely!!
“Don’t be so nervous. Make yourself at home, Xia Yi,” Hill said with a smile.
“Okay~”
Xia Yi changed into slippers and entered Hill’s home, led to the living room where she took a seat on the sofa.
“Wait here for a bit, Xia Yi.”
“Mm! Come back soon, Teacher Hill!” Xia Yi nodded.
With that, Hill left, disappearing from Xia Yi’s sight as she headed into the kitchen.
“Whether Xia Yi is really the teacher or not—I’ll test her thoroughly with this.”
Her expression shifted slightly as she retrieved a carefully prepared item—a little-known secret… about the Human Sword Saint.