Volume 1 Chapter 41

Volume 1 + Chapter 41: Good Child

“What’s your name?”

Eve couldn’t resist the enthusiasm of this mother and daughter, watching the young girl who maintained nimble steps despite carrying a large bundle of fabric, Eve only felt inadequate.

Despite being an adult, her stamina was inferior to a child. In the women’s guild, this level of capability would be considered weak, even if given the chance to advance, you wouldn’t have the stamina for it.

With Eve’s current stamina level, she probably wouldn’t last long before collapsing.

“Umi.”

The girl with innate Mambo Sacred Body said softly, her gaze toward Eve carried a hint of evasiveness, as if she was reluctant to make eye contact.

After exchanging names, they fell into an awkward silence, Eve truly didn’t know how to make conversation.

And this girl called Umi seemed to have no intention of talking to her either, just silently following beside her, neither complaining about the weight of the fabric Eve bought, nor asking where they were going.

“Is Miss Eve also a graduate of the Church Academy?”

After a long silence, Umi finally initiated the first topic of conversation with Eve. As they were almost home, the two finally broke through the awkward silence.

“I… I’m not a graduate of the Church Academy.”

Eve said softly. In her memory, before Eve tried to integrate into human society, she studied at the academy belonging to the witches.

And she completed her studies with the best grades. Compared to the witch academy Eve graduated from, the Church Academy couldn’t even compare.

After all, how could a phoenix be compared to a wild chicken?

“Learning magic must cost a lot of money, right?”

The wind gently blew Umi’s slightly messy hair, several strands of fine hair were blown to her lips, and with her hands full of items, she had no way to fix it.

Eve, being attentive, helped her clear the stray hair from her mouth, and also helped tidy up her wind-blown hair.

“Thank you.”

Umi politely expressed her gratitude as she followed her to the front of that luxurious apartment.

“Learning magic doesn’t really cost that much money. As long as you’re willing to learn, there are plenty of opportunities. Just like the Church Academy actually isn’t as unreachable as it seems. As long as you can pass the exam, even without money, you can apply for student loans.”

“These loans are interest-free, and you can slowly pay them back after you successfully graduate and start working.”

Listening to Eve’s introduction, Umi lowered her head without responding. Her stamina was indeed extraordinary, carrying a large pile of items up the stairs in one go without even breaking a sweat.

“I actually don’t want to go to school because I’m very stupid and can’t pass any exams. But mom keeps wanting to send me to school. I think studying is boring, it will not only put more pressure on mom, but the shop’s business will also become more difficult without my help.”

“Previously, a middleman came and said that for just 30 gold coins, they could guarantee my admission to the Church Academy, or at worst, I could enter the Imperial Academy to study. Mom has made this her goal, working desperately from dawn to dusk. But even after saving for 5 years, she’s still far, far short of these 30 gold coins…”

“So I want to ask Miss Eve for a favor, could you not persuade me to go to school? I want to stay by mom’s side and help her.”

Hearing Umi’s words, Eve fell into silence.

“The items have been delivered, so I should head back now. Mom’s stall needs help…”

Umi carefully put down the fabric, then gave Eve a slight nod before turning to leave.

“Wait a moment, since you’re already here and helped me so much, you should at least stay for a meal before leaving. My daughter is about to get out of school too, I’ll introduce you to them.”

Eve insisted on pulling Umi into the room. At first, Umi was somewhat resistant, but couldn’t withstand Eve’s enthusiasm.

Besides, her stomach was indeed hungry.

Just then, Qianzhi and Leah came back too, as it was lunch break time. With Eve’s culinary skills as temptation, they naturally wouldn’t eat the food at the academy cafeteria.