Volume 3 Chapter 153

Volume 3 + Chapter 153: My Teacher Can’t Possibly Be This Cute

Xia Yi looked at a person who should absolutely never have appeared before her eyes.

“No… how could this be…?”

No matter what, she simply could not believe this was reality.

Within her field of vision, there stood an adult male, with black hair and black eyes, tall and straight. Even though he had not made any deliberate effort to dress up, he was quite handsome, with a slightly baby-faced look, carrying some traces of youthful charm.

That’s right, this was the face of Wright Schubert.

To Xia Yi, this was all too familiar — wasn’t this her own former appearance?

“I, I…”

Xia Yi held her forehead.

Why was she standing opposite herself!!

No… that’s not right…

She carefully observed, and on this Wright Schubert’s clothes, there was the crest of the Schubert family.

The only person recognized by the Schubert family now as “Wright Schubert” could only be one.

That impostor Sword Saint.

The moment she thought of this, Xia Yi became angry.

Anger!

Anger!

Anger!!

Not only did he steal even her identity, but he wouldn’t even let go of her face!!

To create a counterfeit impostor to replace her, he actually went this far.

That fake Sword Saint had always been clad in armor, his appearance completely concealed. She never thought that the person inside would actually look exactly like her former self.

Now, the little princess really wanted to summon her holy sword and then fiercely give this counterfeit impostor a good beating.

But…

“I’m just about to head to the Laurel Tree to obtain Xia Lulu’s gift, I can’t let myself lose everything over a moment of anger.” Xia Yi muttered to herself.

Although her heart was full of dissatisfaction, if she rashly tore her face off with the other party like this, it would truly be troublesome.

Xia Lulu’s gift was already close at hand. She had worked so hard for so long, even at the cost of ruining her reputation into that of a little villainous dragon. How could she let everything collapse here?

Tch.

Xia Yi gave a cold snort. Counterfeit impostor, you’re really lucky — I’ll let you off for now.

But one day, I’ll string you up and beat you!

Just looking at that fellow, her mood was utterly ruined. Before the other party noticed her presence, Xia Yi deliberately slipped away.

“This person, why does he look a little familiar?”

“Yeah, strange, I feel like I’ve seen him somewhere before too…”

“Ahhh!! It’s him!! The Sword Saint!!”

“Really? But doesn’t the Sword Saint almost never reveal his true face?”

“It’s true! In The Legend of the Sword Saint, they drew the Sword Saint’s real face, and he’s even more handsome than in the book!”

“But didn’t they say, some time ago, the Sword Saint did bad things in Laurel City…”

“I told you, those are just rumors! Want some fried flatbread? Steamed blackfish, steamed prawn heads, pan-fried spirit fish??”

The moment people realized this was the famed Sword Saint, they instantly gathered around.

Seeing the crowd growing, the Sword Saint looked a little troubled, but still politely showed everyone a smile.

“Terribly sorry, fellow students, but I would like to visit your school’s first-year student, Xia Yi.”

The moment he said this, the crowd erupted.

“Why would the Sword Saint be looking for the campus bully?”

“Wasn’t Xia Yi just here a moment ago… huh? She’s gone?”

“I saw her just now too, how did she suddenly leave?”

Is she avoiding me?

The Sword Saint frowned.

Facing everyone’s questions, he patiently explained: “Some time ago, I had conflicts with one of my students, which caused far too much unnecessary attention and brought trouble to everyone. I feel deeply sorry. Xia Yi was one of the parties involved, and I wish to explain matters directly to her, and at the same time apologize.”

As before, many people still thought that, with the Sword Saint’s lofty identity and status, there was no need for him to treat a mere Laurel Tree Academy freshman this way.

But the fact that he was still willing to humbly express his apology moved many people with his sincerity.

“As expected, the Sword Saint is just as excellent as in the manga.”

“Far better than those lofty people — even when he makes mistakes, he’s willing to admit them.”

“Exactly, and besides, it wasn’t even a big deal. The party involved didn’t even say anything, but those who love stirring up trouble are full of malice.”

The Sword Saint’s words and actions still touched quite a few people.

But right now, all his thoughts were on Xia Yi.

After that incident, he could feel that something was very strange about Xia Yi. Even though he had already reached the realm of a dragon, why was she still able to oppose him?

Even Hill, a qualified Holy Sword wielder, couldn’t do that.

For such a thing to be found in a Laurel Tree Academy student was simply too bizarre.

He needed to make contact to probe this matter.

Although he had already promised the Doctor not to make a move against Xia Yi, if she truly turned out to be dangerous, or even a threat to humanity…

She must be purged.

The Sword Saint made this decision in his heart.

…

As she walked along, Xia Yi spotted a familiar person.

Her student, Hill.

She remembered that, ever since she had stayed one night at Hill’s house, the other party hadn’t interacted with her much.

Even during the monthly exam, their eyes had barely met.

Time to go say hi!

“Teacher Hill!!”

Xia Yi smiled brightly, waving her hand.

“Eh?!”

Hill turned her head, froze for a moment, then lowered her gaze.

Hmph.

What was Hill doing — pretending not to see her?

Xia Yi deliberately ran right up to Hill, puffed her cheeks like she was sulking a little.

“Teacher Hill, are you ignoring me on purpose? That’s going a bit too far.” She complained.

Hill froze in surprise.

That soft, adorable voice, that pitiful little expression, like she was playfully pouting…

Thinking that this little loli before her was already confirmed to be her teacher, Hill felt her long-standing image of that dignified, awe-inspiring teacher gradually collapsing.

My teacher can’t possibly be this cute!

“Mm-hmm?”

Xia Yi tilted her head, her ahoge atop her head swaying a little.

“Mm, good morning… Xia Yi,” Hill replied.

She raised her hand. At first hesitant, she boldly decided to reach out, and pinched Xia Yi’s soft, tender cheek.

“Eh?!” Xia Yi was quite surprised.

“Xia Yi, what you did during the monthly exam was very bad.” Hill said.

“Well… I wanted first place, so I used some tricks.” Xia Yi stuck out her tongue.

“Regardless, since you got first place, I should congratulate you, Xia Yi.”

On the surface Hill looked calm, but inside her heart was shaken.

I… I just pinched my teacher’s cheek.

I really pinched my teacher’s cheek…!

And her reaction was so cute.

For some reason, a subtle feeling arose in Hill’s heart. Her teacher had become such an adorable little loli — maybe… that wasn’t so bad?