Chapter 117
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Volume 3 + Chapter 117: The Dignity of A Mentor
“Students, remember this in real combat, you must never recklessly expend all your remaining magic power at once. You must always ensure you have means to protect yourself, such as reserving enough magic power to cast a defensive shield…”
In the magic department classroom, Biden was explaining crucial combat considerations for mages to his students.
Yawn~
Xia Yi stretched lazily.
So sleepy…
Maybe I’ll take a quick nap?
During Biden’s class, she felt she couldn’t hold on any longer, so the black-haired loli rested her head on the desk.
This scene, of course, didn’t escape Biden’s notice. His cheek twitched violently, nearly snapping the chalk in his hand.
Exploding, absolutely exploding – his blood pressure was about to blow!
This grandmaster of human magic truly wanted to hurl the chalk at this delinquent student’s face and shout – “Get out!”
Alas, she happened to hold compromising information about him.
Thus, he could only grit his teeth and endure.
“Everyone, you must study seriously as we approach the monthly exams – your first tests since enrollment. These must be taken seriously,” Biden said. “Top performers will receive academy rewards, while those at the bottom… well, remember that enrollment doesn’t guarantee 100% graduation rates.”
The students responded in unison – some nervous about potential failure, others eager to prove themselves.
All except Xia Yi, who was already fast asleep.
Biden glared at Xia Yi.
Just you wait, delinquent!
With your complete lack of study, you’re guaranteed to rank at the bottom. Combined with your current negative points, you’ll definitely get expelled!
When that happens, it won’t be Biden targeting you personally – just the academy rules being enforced. No personal grudges here.
Thinking this, he felt somewhat relieved. In just a few more days, his blood pressure would finally be freed.
He refused to believe this chronically inattentive, homework-dodging Xia Yi could possibly perform well on the exams.
If Xia Yi passed the monthly exams, Biden would eat the blackboard!
……
“Mm~ah!”
Xia Yi stretched luxuriously, feeling much refreshed after her nap.
Magic class had ended, with Biden and other students already gone from the classroom.
Another class successfully slept through!
Next up was swordsmanship.
Biden’s classes were for napping and recharging, while Hill’s classes deserved her full attention.
Xia Yi got up and headed to the swordsmanship training grounds.
She wasn’t actually sure if Hill would be teaching today.
Previously, Hill had taken sick leave, with substitute teachers covering her classes.
But today…
“Teacher Hill, you’re finally back! Are you feeling better now?”
“Teacher Hill, we were so worried!”
“Yes, Teacher Hill, this was your first time taking leave.”
Xia Yi saw students clustered around Hill – she had returned to teaching!
Hill explained to the students, “Thank you for your concern. I’ve recovered and am fine now. I felt continuing to push classes onto others wasn’t right.”
Xia Yi observed Hill carefully and saw no visible signs of illness, which relieved her somewhat.
“Teacher Hill, you’re finally back!”
She happily ran over to greet Hill.
“Uh…”
Hill seemed to have a stress reaction, immediately averting her gaze the moment she made eye contact with Xia Yi.
As if she could only manage one glance.
“Teacher Hill?”
“Ahem… students, swordsmanship class is starting!”
Hill only gave Xia Yi a vague response before quickly changing the subject.
Huh?
Xia Yi’s eyes widened in confusion. Why was this happening?
Previously, Hill would always greet her enthusiastically whenever they met.
She would even smile at her!
Why was her adorable student being so distant now?
Even other students noticed the change.
“Does anyone else feel Teacher Hill is treating Xia Yi differently now?”
“Right? It’s like… she’s avoiding her. Why?”
“No idea. Maybe she’s finally gotten tired of Xia Yi?”
Hearing these discussions, Xia Yi felt there must be some misunderstanding.
Perhaps she’d unknowingly done something to upset Hill.
“If that’s the case…”
Swordsmanship class proceeded much as before. Beyond regular instruction, Hill provided individualized guidance to help students improve.
Xia Yi decided to use this opportunity to approach Hill and clarify matters.
“Teacher Hill, I’m not quite getting this technique. Could you show me again?”
“Ah?”
Hearing Xia Yi’s voice, Hill immediately became flustered.
“Teacher Hill, no running away! You have to teach me properly!”
Xia Yi blocked Hill’s escape route.
“…Fine!”
Hill replied through gritted teeth, as if making a difficult decision.
She then proceeded to instruct Xia Yi.
Xia Yi wasn’t really listening, instead closely observing Hill’s reactions.
Hill wore an expression like she was serving prison time, enduring torment — as if every second near Xia Yi was pure purgatory.
Xia Yi found this situation hard to accept.
Clenching her small fists, she decided that since normal methods weren’t working, she’d pull out all the stops to test whether Hill was truly angry with her.
Time to leverage her natural advantages, like cuteness…
This was just a compromise made out of concern for her student’s wellbeing. Perfectly justifiable!
Yes, that’s right.
After this mental preparation, the little princess took a deep breath.
Here goes nothing, Xia Yi!
“Teacher Hill… did I do something wrong…?”
Xia Yi grabbed Hill’s sleeve, deliberately using an extra-adorable voice while timidly lowering her head.
“…!!!”
Hill’s entire face froze, her worldview seemingly shattered by Xia Yi’s behavior.
“I-I… excuse me… Xia Yi, other students need my guidance too…!!”
She fled.
……
Evening.
“Did I… mess up?”
Returning to her dorm, Xia Yi kicked off her shoes and flopped onto the sofa.
“But if I don’t know what I did wrong, how can Hill expect me to fix it?”
The little princess pouted, her white-stockinged legs kicking restlessly as she vented her frustrations.
In the end, she still hadn’t figured out why Hill was avoiding her.
And she’d even deployed her cute act for nothing, acting adorable in front of her own student was just…
Well, at least…
Hill didn’t know Xia Yi was actually her teacher. This behavior wouldn’t damage the Sword Saint’s dignified image in her student’s eyes.
Her authority as a mentor remained completely intact!
She just didn’t know what to do next…
Knock knock knock.
Someone was at the door.
Xia Yi frowned in confusion. Who could be visiting?
The little fox had left Laurel Institute. The dorm supervisor wouldn’t be this polite. Could it be… like last time, was it Hill?
She jumped up from the sofa and ran to open the door.
“Coming! Hill, is that you—huh?”
But when Xia Yi saw the person outside wasn’t who she expected, she froze in surprise.
