Having a powerful lord as a father figure, what's wrong with just wanting to draw cards?

His assassin mentor, Altaïr, can condense light magic into arrows that deal negligible physical damage but extremely high magical damage, and they even have a built-in flash effect.

If it is wrapped in shadow magic, it may remain concealed in the middle of its range until it gets close to the target before bursting out with a flash, creating a surprise effect.

Just thinking about this scene made Domi smile sinisterly, which sent a chill down Edward's spine, because whenever Domi smiled like that when he was a child, he would suffer to some extent.

Argyle had complete confidence in Domi's abilities. Having lived under the same roof for so long, he had noticed the special treatment Domi received from his parents, but he didn't mind. Domi treated him like an older brother, and he treated Domi like a younger brother.

"It's good if we're confident, but just in case, we still need to take some time to 'rehearse'."

How about we schedule it for every Thursday afternoon? I can ask for leave then. Compared to the knowledge I've already learned, the ranking competition is more important. The teacher will agree if they know the reason.

"Okay, I should ask for leave along with Natsu. I'll leave Nancy and Ivy to you guys. If our two teams can perform well, we still have a chance to win even if the other team causes trouble."

Domi had already considered another squad, almost entirely composed of tumors, as his hypothetical enemy, given that Schneider and Wilcost were among them.

"Then it's settled."

Watching the two top students casually skip class without any pressure, Edward was speechless. He could only put on a brave face, swallow his anger, and regret why he had been so playful and didn't study hard when he was young.

"it is good……"

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After seeing the two off, only Domi and Shia remained in the house.

The two silently cleaned up the mess on the table, then sat on the sofa, unsure of what to do.

As he sat, Domi slowly lay down and quietly placed his head on Shia's soft thigh.

Homemade knee pillow!

The world's best pillow!

Shea didn't resist and just let him be, only sighing:

Aren't you nervous at all?

"Why are you nervous?" Domi shifted her position again, finding herself in the most comfortable spot between her legs.

Shea felt a little itchy from being rubbed, and a blush crept onto her cheeks.

However, in her mind, Domi was under pressure from the ranked matches, and as his fiancée, she had an obligation to help him relieve that pressure. So, she didn't stop him and could only try to ease his shyness by talking about other things.

"Class B isn't entirely without merit. Some students from Class B might not have made it into Class A simply because Class A is full, even though their scores are almost identical to those in Class A. Sometimes it's normal to consider them as having the ability of students in Class A..."

Shia's meaning was quite clear, and Domi understood it as well.

In fact, he understood why Shia was so worried. After all, her understanding of her own strength was still based on her exploration of the Bronze Dynasty, while her strength would only begin to develop rapidly after that.

This period has been a vacuum for her, so it's normal that she's unaware of her current strength.

This ranking competition is a great opportunity, a rare chance to go all out and crush the weaker opponents. He wants to show Xia just how much he has grown.

Because this power is meant to protect her.

The shock she felt then will become a lasting source of comfort, accompanying her as she sleeps peacefully every night.

"Don't worry, I'm not the same person I used to be. Don't underestimate how much I've grown during this time."

"Of course I believe you, but I still want to remind you that if you really have nothing to do, why not go to the mage tower in the academy?"

"The Mage Tower? What's so great about going there?"

“The legendary mages of ancient Kalia, inspired by the last Tower of Time, created a space within the Mage Tower where time could be preserved; a day there is equivalent to an hour outside.”

"So amazing!?"

Upon hearing this, Domi immediately thought of the sacred training grounds in those fantasy novels from her past life, where an hour inside was equivalent to several years in the outside world, and upon emerging from seclusion, the world had changed beyond recognition...

While this 'training holy land' isn't quite as exaggerated as some claim, it's still incredibly powerful.

Shea nodded slightly: "However, the consumption of resources is also terrifying. Without enough 'points,' it's really not enough to cover a day's expenses."

The current fee seems to be 1000 GPA points per hour. You should have quite a few GPA points left over, so that's a good place for you.

Indeed, Class A gets 4,000 GPA points a month. After deducting daily expenses, he still has less than 3900 GPA points from the previous week. In addition to the huge GPA point rewards, Class A also offers discounts at various venues, which saves him a lot of GPA points.

Three thousand nine hundred points would probably be enough for him to grind in the Mage Tower for three days straight, and the remaining money would be enough for him to live comfortably for the rest of his days.

After saying that, Xia tossed Domi's head off her lap and walked towards the bedroom in her slippers.

She came out shortly after, holding a small card with her aloof profile picture on it—her student ID—which she casually tossed to Domi.

"Anyway, I don't need to use my GPA right now, so you can use these I've saved up for now. Work hard and don't embarrass me in ranked matches."

Domi took Shia's student ID, momentarily at a loss. What was the difference between this and his wife handing him her salary card? His imperial position in the family was now firmly established!

"May I ask, how much is left in here?"

"You'll see when the time comes," Shia said with a mysterious smile. "Also, you have to use them all, or I'll punish you by making you crawl on the floor every day and let me step on you like a stool."

She would never tell you that she had started saving all of this money for Domi in advance.

The next day, Domi took a day off and arrived at the gate of the Mage Tower with two heavy student cards in his pocket, intending to spend this day grinding away at the tower!

Following the guidance of the receptionist, we arrived at the door of the 'cultivation room,' which is called the 'Land of Time Stopping.'

"Dominic Bloomfield, the GPA calculation equipment is inside the room. You can operate it yourself."

"Thank you, but I have two questions."

"what is it then?"

"What if other people also want to enter the time-stopped place at the same time? Should they squeeze in together?"

"You don't need to worry about that. When the ancients created this place, they also added spatial magic, dividing the Land of Time Stop into several areas that do not disturb each other. Once you enter, you will be automatically assigned to an empty room."

"I see. But what if I stay inside for more than a day and starve or die of thirst?"

"You can call us and pay the corresponding credits, and we will deliver your meal to you, ensuring you are undisturbed."

This is so convenient...

"Thank you, I'll go in now."

"Yes, I wish you a pleasant cultivation experience."

Upon entering the land where time had stopped, Domi immediately sensed strong yet controllable spatial fluctuations. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a completely white space, with two lines of text from this world appearing before him:

"You can customize your room to your liking once you pay GPA."

Please select your stay duration:

"Emm... how about three hours first?"

Three hours here is equivalent to three days.

Then, the 'card reader' that you can see in the supermarket downstairs in the dormitory building suddenly appeared out of nowhere!

Domi took out her student card, swiped it, and the balance appeared on the card reader: 889.

I feel a little sorry for her, but not much.

He first tried the 'customization' function here, transforming the entire pure white room into a half-study and half-testing ground.

The study is used to create new magic sequences, and the testing ground is used to experiment with the effects of new magic. It is indeed much more efficient here. You can create whatever comes to mind and then try it out on the spot.

I've been here for three days, and apart from eating and taking care of my bodily needs, I haven't even slept. I've been working myself to the bone until now, while only three hours have passed in the outside world.

During this time, he created several new spells using a modified version of the Magic Hand, then selected the most practical ones, and further refined them, using these spells to arm himself to the teeth.

"That should be about right."

"Your time is running out. Please pay in advance if you wish to continue..."

Please select your stay duration:

He was starting to lose interest, but he was curious to know how much money Xia had left him. So, without mentioning the time, he simply swiped Xia's student card on the card reader, deducting 0 and displaying a balance of 50000.

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A full 50,000 GPA points!

Domi's hand holding the student card trembled violently, and then Shia's words echoed in his mind again—"You must use it all."

It must be used up... It must be used up...

With 50,000 GPA points, even if the hourly usage fee is 1,000, it would be enough for him to stay for 50 days.

Fifty days of intense work—what does that even mean? When he emerges from seclusion, it will probably cause extraordinary celestial phenomena, and the world will be unable to contain the existence of such a genius.

Domino felt immense pressure.

Even fifty hours outside is not a small amount, and more importantly, he only took one day off. In this situation, he would have to take at least three days off.

Furthermore, there are weekly mock training sessions every Thursday. If this trend continues, I won't need to go to school for a whole week.

However, Domi was not relieved by this; compared to working himself to the bone, attending classes was much easier.

But if you want to become stronger, this sacrifice is necessary.

Take a deep breath, then strengthen your resolve.

He first temporarily left the Mage Tower and then asked Steward for three more days off, including Thursday's simulation training.

He then went back to Shia's dormitory to replenish his spiritual energy, and entrusted Coal Ball to her care. After arranging everything as if making his last wishes, he returned to the mage tower full of energy again, plunged into the land of time stop, and began his long journey...

Meanwhile, outside, an old acquaintance returned to the academy; if Domi were there, he would probably recognize him at a glance.

After years of training under the guidance of the old man with the golden finger, Alger, who had rebuilt his Dao heart, finally emerged from seclusion!

He wore a slightly tattered black trench coat, a simple longsword tucked at his waist, and his handsome brows had lost the arrogance and impetuosity of his youth, replaced by a sense of composure and restraint. The change in his demeanor was remarkable.

In fact, his strength has not lagged behind. Now, he is searching for the 'culprit' that shattered his Dao heart, and he will use his own sword to defeat the nightmare of the past.

Standing at the magnificent gate of the academy, Alger, filled with lofty ambitions, felt a resolute determination to conquer even the most formidable enemy.

At that moment, a voice resounded deep within his heart:

"Don't be careless. While you're working hard to become stronger, your opponent may not necessarily let their guard down."

"I understand, Grandpa Sword Saint. Please rest assured, I will be extremely vigilant and cautious this time. I will not be careless again. Moreover, I believe that the training I have received over the past few years has been worthwhile."