Chapter 33
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Volume 3 + Chapter 33: Choose One
“What are you all doing here?”
Upon hearing the voice, Xia Yi couldn’t help but feel a surge of joy in her heart.
She’s here! She came!
Now she could finally be saved from this situation.
The person who had arrived was none other than the Human Sword Saint’s student—Hill.
“Hello, Teacher Hill,” Xia Yi quickly greeted.
“Xia Yi?”
Hill looked a bit surprised to see her and asked,
“Are you in some kind of trouble?”
The others began to grow curious as well.
“Hey, hey, hey—what’s going on here? Why does even Teacher Hill know her? And she actually seems to care about her!”
“I have no idea!”
“This is really bizarre. Teacher Hill is the Sword Saint’s disciple, and Student Lia is the Sword Saint’s younger sister. And now both of them know this freshman? Who is she, really?”
The onlookers’ gossiping hearts were ignited even further.
As the saying goes—three women make a drama.
This was about to get interesting.
Hill had a unique popularity within Laurel Tree Academy.
Part of it was because she was young, had an eye-catching figure, and a stunning face.
Even though she was the same age as the other students, she had already become a senior instructor at the academy.
That alone made her one of Laurel Tree Academy’s top stars.
On top of that, she was the Sword Saint’s personal disciple and a potential candidate to inherit the Holy Sword.
One was the Human Sword Saint’s sister, the other his personal disciple—and now both were revolving around this one little loli.
How could people not want to eavesdrop?
Everyone eagerly followed the development.
Some even started pulling out notebooks, preparing to take notes for submitting to gossip magazines later and making a quick buck.
“Teacher Hill, Student Lia was just saying hello to me,” Xia Yi explained.
Upon hearing this, Hill shifted her gaze and locked eyes with Lia.
Lia’s gaze was somewhat complex.
Unlike the other students, she didn’t show any admiration for Hill.
Compared to how she looked at Xia Yi, her eyes were obviously much colder—perhaps even slightly hostile?
There was definitely a tense, explosive atmosphere between them!
Many people noticed it right away.
In truth, Lia really didn’t like Hill.
Because this woman used to be Wright Schubert’s little tag-along when they were younger.
Still, for the sake of appearances, Lia took the initiative to greet Hill.
“Good morning, Teacher Hill.”
“Mm, good morning, Student Lia,” Hill replied flatly.
Hill didn’t hold a particular grudge against Lia herself.
Her grudge was with the Schubert family.
After her trip to Golde, she had become convinced that there was something wrong with the Schuberts.
The “Sword Saint” representing the Schubert family now was a fake—her real teacher was still traveling across the land.
So Hill had zero goodwill toward the Schuberts, who exploited her teacher’s fame and even went so far as to create an imposter.
“Teacher Hill, good morning!”
Norma stepped forward, clearly happy to see her teacher, and greeted her without a second thought.
“You’re… Norma? What’s going on with you?”
Hill looked confused at Norma’s outfit.
Norma was not wearing Laurel Tree’s uniform—she was in a maid outfit.
This threw Hill off, and she didn’t recognize her student at first glance.
“Crap! I forgot I was still wearing this… I’m doomed!”
Norma’s face turned as pale as a sheet.
Now her teacher had seen her in this humiliating getup!
“Why aren’t you wearing your uniform to school, Norma?”
“I—I…” Norma stammered.
All eyes turned toward Norma.
It was only then that everyone realized—oh, she wasn’t the freshman’s personal maid—
She was a student at Laurel Tree!
“She looks kinda familiar…”
“I know her—she’s from the Swordsmanship Department. Norma.”
“You mean Norma Lawrence, the one who’s always talking about becoming a great knight? Wait, why is she dressed like a maid?!”
“No idea—maybe she awakened some… unusual interest?”
Norma’s face was turning beet red, like it was about to explode.
Laurel Tree Academy didn’t have a strict dress code, but no one came to school dressed as a maid.
Norma had now officially made academy history!
Watching this, even Xia Yi couldn’t help but laugh.
So this is what it feels like to watch someone socially implode? This is fun!
“Teacher, let me explain—I was… um… I…!”
Norma’s tongue seemed to tie itself in knots. No matter how she tried, she just couldn’t explain it clearly.
It’s over, it’s over!
The Lawrence family’s reputation is doomed!
Xia Yi leaned in close to Hill and whispered, “Teacher Hill, this is punishment for Norma.”
“…I see.”
Hill immediately understood.
She remembered now—during the entrance exam in the capital, Norma had secretly altered Xia Yi’s chosen exam track.
Clearly, this was punishment for that.
A fitting consequence, really—let this be a lesson.
Hill walked over to her student, patted Norma on the shoulder, and said with sincere weight in her voice.
“Norma, since you’ve decided to become a maid-knight, then work hard at it. I respect your choice.”
“…NOOOOO!!!”
Norma clutched her head and let out a wail of despair.
Hill turned to Xia Yi.
“Xia Yi, I have something I want to say to you. Come with me—”
“Teacher Hill, please wait a moment.”
Lia cut in.
“What is it, Student Lia?” Hill asked.
“Sorry, Teacher Hill, but my conversation with Xia Yi isn’t finished yet.”
The implication in Lia’s words was clear: first come, first served.
The tension rose even higher.
She was actually challenging Teacher Hill—for a freshman!
“Student Lia, causing trouble for others is not a good thing,” Hill said.
“Xia Yi hasn’t officially enrolled yet—she’s still unfamiliar with everything here.
What you’re doing might make her feel intimidated.”
“Teacher Hill is overthinking it. I’ve known Xia Yi from before. We were having a pleasant conversation.
Your concern, in my opinion, is unnecessary.”
Even under Hill’s pressure, Lia didn’t back down in the slightest.
Their words weren’t overtly hostile, but every line was laced with barbed intent.
Norma was dumbfounded.
Just what is Xia Yi’s deal?
She hasn’t even officially entered the academy yet, and already the two most popular figures at Laurel Tree Academy are fighting over her!
“Xia Yi,” Hill said, “You decide for yourself.”
Lia’s eyes shifted to Xia Yi, locking onto her like a spotlight.
As if by some unspoken agreement, the crowd fell utterly silent.
Everyone was waiting for the result.
This drama had escalated beyond expectations.
It truly felt like the climax of a stage play, where two beloved leads vie for the heroine’s hand, each offering an invitation—
And she must make a difficult choice.
Xia Yi let out a helpless sigh.
No matter who she chose next, it was sure to stir up a storm of gossip.
But the little princess already had her answer.
She began to move. The one she chose was…
