Chapter 34
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Volume 3 + Chapter 34: Teacher And Student
Xia Yi had already known deep down which side she would choose.
If she picked her own little sister, that would really bring a lot of trouble.
After all, this was the Schubert family.
If the Schubert family were to discover her true identity, it would be the worst possible situation.
Besides, Wright never had that great of a relationship with Lia to begin with.
So…
Sorry, big brother!
“…Teacher Hill, let’s go,” Xia Yi said softly, standing behind Hill.
Everyone present heard her words, and they all instantly understood Xia Yi’s choice.
This was explosive news!
The atmosphere flared up again.
“Whoa!!”
“She actually chose Teacher Hill?”
“I knew it! It had to be Teacher Hill! I’m one of her die-hard fans!”
“But Student Lia isn’t bad either, right?”
“I think Lia’s really great too!”
The students all began talking at once.
In everyone’s minds, Lia was someone who wielded more power and presence at Laurel Tree Academy than even some royal princes and princesses. She had never once suffered a setback.
And now, she had actually lost face… because of a freshman?
Lia’s eyes widened in disbelief.
Some onlookers even took delight in her misfortune.
Because Xia Yi’s choice had clearly made Lia lose face—
And she was none other than the Schubert family’s eldest daughter, the Sword Saint’s sister!
Daring to provoke her? Don’t expect an easy life.
Things were about to get very interesting.
“Alright,” Hill said, understanding clearly.
Xia Yi felt a bit embarrassed.
She didn’t even glance at Lia, simply followed obediently behind Hill and stepped through the gates of Laurel Tree Academy, gradually disappearing from everyone’s view.
At that moment, Lia, who should have been furious at being rejected, instead had a strange feeling.
It was the kind of thing that person would do.
Even Lia herself didn’t understand why she felt this way.
They weren’t particularly close, yet she could vaguely sense Xia Yi’s patterns of behavior.
This feeling of being rejected reminded her of something long ago—
Once, she had asked her older brother to take her along to watch a battle between Wright and a dangerous magical beast.
Wright had refused, saying it was too dangerous.
That feeling back then… was exactly the same as now.
“Heh, what an interesting loli,” Lia thought to herself.
Her competitive spirit had been stirred.
She had no intention of letting this go.
She began to plan how she could get closer to Xia Yi.
As the Schubert family’s eldest daughter, Lia had a strange instinct.
She was certain—Xia Yi harbored a secret. A secret that couldn’t be told.
And she wanted to strip Xia Yi bare and uncover that hidden truth.
…
“Xia Yi, you’re really quite popular,” Hill suddenly said.
“Eh? Really?”
“On your very first day at school, to be this popular—I’ve never seen anything like it,” Hill teased. “Maybe, Xia Yi, you’ve got the makings of an idol.”
Idol?
Xia Yi thought to herself.
Did Hill mean the kind of national idol who sings, dances, and raps?
“Teacher Hill, please don’t joke around. I just want a peaceful school life, quietly studying magic. I don’t want to draw attention,” Xia Yi said with a sigh.
“By the way, are you close with Lia?”
“Strictly speaking, Student Lia and I aren’t really close. We met once by chance before.
At the time, I didn’t know she was a student at Laurel Tree Academy—just that she was from the Schubert family.
We introduced ourselves, but didn’t say much.”
“And what did she want to do with you at that time?”
“That was…”
Xia Yi grew a little embarrassed.
She couldn’t possibly tell her that she was mistaken for a small child because of her height, and almost got adopted like the other kids at the Spring Breeze Orphanage?
That was way too humiliating!!
Especially in front of her own disciple.
Even if she couldn’t reveal her identity, Xia Yi still wanted to maintain her grand and dignified image in her heart.
This was the pride she couldn’t compromise as a teacher!
“It wasn’t anything major. Just a small misunderstanding that got resolved at the time,” Xia Yi said vaguely.
“We all thought there was something special between you two.”
As they spoke, Hill led Xia Yi into her office.
Since Hill had been promoted to senior teacher, she had her own private office.
Inside, Xia Yi saw a variety of trophies—many seemed to be awards Hill had earned from participating in all kinds of competitions.
Some of those competitions were the very same ones Xia Yi had taken part in herself!
Seeing her own student become so outstanding, Xia Yi couldn’t help but smile with pride.
“…”
Hill quietly observed the expression on Xia Yi’s face for a moment.
After a while, she asked.
“Xia Yi, would you like something to drink? Same as last time? Coffee with milk and sugar cubes?”
“I… I’ll have it plain. No additions!” Xia Yi replied firmly.
She had to reestablish her image.
She couldn’t act like a child in front of Hill anymore.
“Really?”
“I actually like drinking it that way. It helps me stay alert!”
Hill went to make the coffee, and after a while, placed a cup of bitter black coffee in front of Xia Yi.
Xia Yi thanked her, picked it up, and took a sip…
So bitter!!
Wuwuwu, I want something sweet…
Her face twisted slightly, and her little tongue peeked out involuntarily.
At that moment, Hill glanced over at her.
Xia Yi found herself in a dilemma.
No way! She couldn’t back down in front of her student!
I am the Human Sword Saint!!
“Mmm, not bad. I like it. This kind of pure bitter coffee suits me best,” she declared.
She forced herself to say it and stubbornly drank the whole cup.
“Teacher Hill, did you have something you wanted to talk to me about?”
“Actually… there’s nothing in particular.”
“But didn’t you say that earlier…”
“I said that because I saw you were in a difficult spot,” Hill explained.
“In that kind of situation, anyone would’ve felt uncomfortable. I just thought you might need some help.”
Hearing that, Xia Yi was stunned—and a little touched.
Hill, her thoughtful little disciple!
“You… you’re still the same as ever!” Xia Yi blurted out.
Hill blinked, then smiled.
“Xia Yi, you can stay here with me until the entrance ceremony is over.”
“Mm!”
Xia Yi nodded.
After that, the two chatted for a bit.
Xia Yi got a rough idea of how things currently were at Laurel Tree Academy.
When it was about time for the opening ceremony, she said goodbye to Hill and got ready to leave.
But just as she opened the door and stepped out with one foot—
she heard Hill murmur a name in a quiet, almost ghostly tone—
a name Xia Yi definitely didn’t want to hear.
The little princess’s heart instantly skipped a beat and she froze in shock.
