Volume 3 Chapter 157

Volume 3 + Chapter 157: Biden-sensei Is A Good Man!

Clap! Clap! Clap!

In the auditorium of Laurel Academy, besides Hill, there was unexpectedly another person who took the initiative to applaud for Xia Yi.

After all, everyone knew there was a subtle, indescribable relationship between Xia Yi and Hill, to the point that gossip magazines even spread rumors that the two had once lived together, developing a forbidden teacher–student relationship.

That she would applaud Xia Yi was no surprise.

But aside from Hill, no one else should have stood up to clap for Xia Yi.

However…

Everyone followed the direction of the sound, and upon seeing a handsome and imposing man, they were all stunned.

It was none other than—

The current Human Sword Saint.

“The Sword Saint, my lord?!”

“What is the relationship between the Sword Saint and Xia Yi-senpai?”

“…What’s going on here?”

The crowd was filled with confusion.

Not long ago, the Human Sword Saint had stirred up enormous controversy, even receiving many negative evaluations.

But now, through clarifications and testimony from those involved, it had already been proven those were just rumors and misunderstandings—he had been cleared of them.

And now, he had even changed his style: no longer wearing suffocatingly heavy armor, but appearing in his handsome true form.

That was already surprising enough.

As they watched the Sword Saint begin clapping, the others also started imitating him.

From just two people applauding, to sparse and scattered claps, then to the entire hall applauding Xia Yi.

“Ugh…”

Seeing this scene, Xia Yi felt utterly disgusted.

Why is it this fraud?!

Right now, she felt as if she had been eating and, not paying attention, accidentally bit into a bitter melon—it was unbearable torture!

Her cheek twitched slightly; she almost wanted to grab the podium in front of the Student Council President and smash it right on that impostor’s head.

She had already gone out of her way to avoid him, and yet he deliberately appeared before her. Just what exactly was this guy trying to do?!

“Speaking of which, didn’t the Sword Saint say today that he wanted to find Xia Yi-senpai?”

“Really? Then aren’t all the people from the last incident gathered here now?”

“Oh, that’s right—the Sword Saint, Teacher Hill, and Xia Yi-senpai!!”

Some of the students had already noticed this situation.

Last time, the Sword Saint and Xia Yi had a fierce clash. For the parties involved to meet again here… who knows what might happen…

Some students, hoping for drama, were already looking forward to it.

“This Xia Yi truly has extraordinary strength, creating history at Laurel Academy—single-handedly defeating all the other teams.”

The Sword Saint muttered in a low voice. He narrowed his eyes, fixing all his attention on the black-haired loli.

He no longer cared about the words of those around him.

“Once this commendation ceremony is over, I must approach her and probe her thoroughly.”

“It seems everyone highly recognizes Xia Yi-senpai’s strength!”

The Student Council President forcibly found a way to praise Xia Yi.

To be honest, even he himself had never imagined—how could someone who looked as harmless as a little lamb, a pure and innocent loli, actually be a tyrant standing on everyone’s head?

“Xia Yi-senpai, do you have anything you’d like to say to everyone?”

The Student Council President gave up the podium.

Now it was Xia Yi’s turn to speak. She originally just intended to brush it off, but walking up and facing everyone’s gazes, she glanced sidelong.

Biden had collapsed into a sulking expression, trembling with rage.

Perhaps… maybe she should comfort him a little?

Xia Yi thought for a moment, then decided—making him die of anger didn’t seem too good either.

“…Ahem.”

Xia Yi cleared her throat.

The auditorium fell silent again. Everyone was anticipating what kind of shocking statement she would make.

Yet what followed was rather unexpected.

“First of all, I want to thank Teacher Biden for his cultivation of me!”

“Huh?”

Biden, hearing this, widened his eyes.

“Teacher Biden is a generous, tolerant teacher who never nitpicks. The fact that I was able to achieve such outstanding results in this monthly exam cannot be separated from Teacher Biden’s usual instruction. He has always given me the utmost trust, always recognized my talent, and constantly encouraged me. In Teacher Biden’s magic classes, I have learned so much magical knowledge, all of which has benefited me greatly. On the path of exploring magic, he has truly helped me in countless ways. He is, indeed, a diligent and responsible, good teacher!”

Xia Yi spoke with emotion and fervor, as though everything were absolutely true.

She thought, since she praised Biden so highly, surely Biden would be delighted, right?

“Ah… ah!!”

Biden clutched his chest, gasping for breath, barely able to stand.

“In short, my being able to achieve first place in the monthly exam is entirely thanks to Teacher Biden’s great contribution!!”

“Ahhh!!!”

Biden let out a tragic scream and collapsed. Xia Yi’s words had struck him harder than any mental magic like a Mind Shout, almost sending him straight to heaven.

“Teacher Biden!”

Kyle rushed over to support him, quickly helping him breathe.

“Teacher Biden, this isn’t the time for you to collapse! You still have to award Xia Yi-senpai her prize!”

“What?!”

Biden’s face turned deathly pale.

“Just kill me already!”

“Teacher Biden, it’s the rule—you’ve already given awards to the previous students, you can’t treat this one differently.” Kyle helplessly reminded him.

Biden’s vision went dark. It felt as if his lifespan had been cut short—he must have lost at least ten years of life.

But there was no choice. He could only grit his teeth, force himself to stand, and carry the special prize over to Xia Yi.

“Xia Yi-senpai, this is… the special reward our Laurel Academy grants you… it… it is…”

Biden simply could not bring himself to say the words praising Xia Yi—it was like slapping himself in the face again and again.

“With this medal, you will be able to enter the central region and see the Laurel Tree.”

“Thank you, Teacher Biden!”

Xia Yi took the medal into her hands and couldn’t help but smile. The thing she had wanted was finally in her grasp, and her goal would soon be achieved.

Perhaps because she was truly in a good mood, she even added another line:

“Teacher Biden is a good man!”

“Uwaa!!!”

Biden couldn’t hold on any longer and vomited blood from rage again.

Everyone fell silent once more.

Before, Xia Yi had already pulled this once in front of a few students. Now, she had displayed in front of the entire school just what it meant to kill someone with words alone. Even a Human Master of Magic couldn’t endure it.

Terrifying—the little evil dragon was truly terrifying!!

“Ahaha, perhaps Teacher Biden was simply too moved, that’s all? What an enviable bond between teacher and student!”

The Student Council President forced himself to babble nonsense, experiencing for the first time just how difficult it was to host a commendation ceremony.

“Well then, the next and final segment of the ceremony is—”

Doot doot doot doot—!!!

The shrill alarm suddenly rang out without warning, echoing across the entire campus.

Everyone’s expressions changed instantly upon hearing it.

This was the highest-level alarm of Laurel Academy, symbolizing that the most dangerous situation had occurred!