Chapter 35
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Volume 3 + Chapter 35: A Valuable Lesson
Xia Yi had just stepped one foot out the door when she heard Hill murmur the name she least wanted to hear.
“Wright Schubert.”
“…”
Xia Yi’s body froze. Her pupils contracted sharply, and her heart began to race.
Could it be that Hill had figured out her true identity as the Human Sword Saint?
Had she done something to give herself away?
Her heart jumped into her throat.
Calm down. Calm down.
Hill wasn’t an ordinary person—she was a talented swordswoman Xia Yi had trained herself. If Xia Yi allowed herself to be rattled now, she might accidentally expose the truth.
If that’s the case…
Xia Yi launched her ultimate technique:
The Mind Like Still Water.
She brought herself to a state of complete inner clarity, stabilizing her mental condition. Her heart, which had been racing, returned to a normal rhythm. She reined herself in completely, ensuring she showed no flaws.
In this state of serenity, her mind raced.
She reviewed everything she’d done since encountering Hill.
If she showed even a trace of panic and Hill noticed, she would definitely become suspicious.
From this moment on, I am not the Human Sword Saint.
Let go of that identity. Think and act as someone else entirely!
Xia Yi quickly adjusted her expression, putting on a casual, relaxed look. She smiled as if nothing had happened and turned back.
“What is it, Teacher Hill? Do you have something else to say to me?”
The black-haired loli stepped forward, tilted her head slightly, and looked confused.
“Xia Yi, have you heard of this name before?”
Hill was extremely focused, staring straight at Xia Yi without blinking, as if trying to see through her.
“Mm, I know it,” Xia Yi nodded.
“What?” Hill was a little surprised.
“Teacher Hill, the Wright Schubert you mentioned—he’s the Human Sword Saint, right? Everyone in the Rhine Kingdom knows his story, regardless of status or wealth,” Xia Yi said, her face full of admiration. “The Sword Saint challenged the Silver Dragon Queen and returned alive to the human world, changing how the dragons view humanity. He’s a true hero!!”
“…Teacher really is a hero.”
“Speaking of which, I was so fascinated by the Sword Saint’s story that I even practiced swordsmanship for a while. But it was just a hobby,” Xia Yi said, scratching her cheek sheepishly. “In the end, I realized I still love magic the most. I want to become a great mage. No matter how hard I try, I could never reach the Sword Saint’s level.”
Hill frowned, as if wanting to say something, but stopped.
Xia Yi leaned in closer. “Oh right! Teacher Hill, aren’t you the Sword Saint’s student? Could you introduce me to him? I really want to meet him! And the Holy Sword too—Gramm, the one said to be indestructible in legend!”
“Well…” Hill hesitated. “Xia Yi, if there’s ever a chance in the future, maybe. But meeting my teacher isn’t easy.”
“Oh… okay.”
Xia Yi looked disappointed. That aggrieved, downcast expression was exactly like a hardcore fangirl of the Human Sword Saint.
“Teacher Hill, the entrance ceremony is about to start. If I don’t head over now, I might be late.”
“Go on, then.”
“Okay! Goodbye, Teacher Hill. And thanks again for helping me out today! If you ever need anything, just ask!”
Xia Yi flashed a sweet smile, waved goodbye to Hill, and jogged off.
“…Maybe I was overthinking it. I must really miss my Teacher too much.”
After Xia Yi left, Hill sighed softly.
Just now, when she saw Xia Yi about to leave, she didn’t know why, but a ridiculous thought crossed her mind.
Could there be some kind of connection between Xia Yi and Teacher Wright?
Like…
Wright had turned into a loli?
She had spoken the name aloud without even thinking it through.
By the time she realized what she’d done, she already felt how absurd it was.
But she wanted to test Xia Yi’s reaction.
And in the end, she was disappointed.
Xia Yi’s response had been completely in line with that of an ordinary fan who admired the Sword Saint—no different from many other uninformed citizens of Rhine.
Well, of course.
How could something like that happen?
A teacher she hadn’t seen in years suddenly turning into a loli and returning?
Not even a fantasy novel would go that far.
“…Forget it. This might be for the best. Now I know what I need to focus on,” Hill murmured.
Actually, ever since returning from the capital that day, she had been thinking about something.
She still didn’t want to give up on Xia Yi.
It was such a waste of talent for someone so gifted in swordsmanship not to train—it was heartbreaking, really.
So she had rushed back overnight to Laurel Tree Academy and looked into the records of a student from the past—someone who had also shown exceptional combat talent but ultimately chose to study archaeology.
And she found a delightful surprise.
Even though the combat department hadn’t managed to convince that student to switch majors, one of the senior teachers had persistently tried, with great patience and effort. Eventually, the student agreed to take combat as a minor, so long as it didn’t interfere with archaeology.
That graduate ended up becoming an archaeologist—but unlike others, they became a battle-hardened archaeologist.
When Hill saw this, she understood.
Why couldn’t I make Xia Yi a mage who excels at swordsmanship?
“Xia Yi, I won’t give up on you,” Hill said firmly.
“I won’t let you run away.”
…
Heh heh heh!
Crisis averted!
Xia Yi let out a breath of relief.
Thinking about it carefully—she hadn’t really said or done anything suspicious.
All Hill could do was speculate on the surface.
Without solid evidence, she couldn’t conclude that Xia Yi was actually the Human Sword Saint.
After all, that was way too far-fetched… even though it was true.
So, all Xia Yi needed to do was say the right things, subtly guide Hill into thinking that the Human Sword Saint was someone else.
Eventually, doubt would creep in—and it would be Hill herself who second-guessed the idea.
And all of this…
These were precious lessons Xia Yi had learned from her earlier battles of wits with Xia Lulu!
“Xia Yi, where were you?”
Xia Yi ran into Norma.
“Norma, I was just at Teacher Hill’s office.”
“What did she say to you?” Norma asked curiously.
“Nothing much. She just saw that I was in a tough spot earlier and helped me out. That’s why she said what she said,” Xia Yi added. “Teacher Hill’s a good person.”
“I see.”
Norma looked unsurprised.
Given Hill’s personality, she would absolutely do something like that.
“Oh right! We need to hurry to the entrance ceremony!! If we’re late, we won’t get good seats. And today’s a big deal!!”
“What is it?”
Xia Yi was puzzled by Norma’s unusually excited expression.
“Don’t you know? A very important person is coming to today’s entrance ceremony!!”
