Cultivators at the Wizarding Academy

Chapter 125 Fame is a protective charm

Pain and pleasure are like twins. It is precisely because of the existence of pain that the preciousness of pleasure is all the more highlighted.

However, after the brief pleasure, a deep emptiness will eventually follow. Only by enduring pain can one experience lasting pleasure and true satisfaction.

It all stems from the body's endorphin production mechanism. The principle is to balance the pleasure derived from pain.

As the saying goes, no pain, no gain...

Pain is not just about enduring torture and physical beatings. It also includes enduring the monotony of studying day after day and the fatigue from exercising against one's body's natural instincts.

Until the moment the set goal is achieved, one can experience a sense of satisfaction that is both physical and mental.

Perhaps only then can people truly understand the meaning of life…

Soldiers' Division.

The playground, covered in loess, was desolate. Grass seeds had already been sown, and it was expected that spellcasters would come to carry out catalytic work in the next day or two.

Aglaia practiced tirelessly with her sparring partners, one after another. Her physical strength gradually reached its limit, and she leaned on her sword, nearly collapsing, to maintain her standing posture. Sweat streamed down her beautiful face.

Relying on physical pleasure to relieve mental stress.

She couldn't understand why the people around her were reacting to her unusual words and actions.

I keep hearing people talk about the Blue Rose family, and it seems the events of this morning are related to them. The clues in my mind seem to be missing one crucial piece of information to connect them.

Finally, Aglaia learned the reason for the incident from her teacher, Ai Qian.

"Aglaia, you've made great progress. It seems the Blue Rose family is seriously nurturing you."

"Instructor Ai Qian, I've heard everyone talking about it. What exactly happened?" Aglaia finally found an opportunity to ask the question that had been on her mind.

"You didn't know?" Ai Qian was slightly taken aback.

"I know a little, but I don't quite understand it." Aglaia originally wanted to ask her best friend, Guopu, but found that she seemed to be avoiding her.

Besides, I have no other friends I can talk to.

"Aglaia, I have to admire your luck. Many people pursue their ideals their whole lives, but only leave a few words in history. You are so young to have achieved this. In the future, when people talk about this, they will definitely not forget your contribution..."

"What contribution did I make? Please be more specific..."

Ai Qian carefully observed Aglaia's bewildered expression and confirmed that it was not feigned: "Do you know why the decadent nobles and corrupt officials suffered such heavy losses? Because they were plotting against you."

Aglaia's eyes widened in disbelief. A flash of insight seemed to strike her, connecting all the clues. She muttered to herself, "So that's how it is..."

Young Master went out tonight, presumably to handle my affairs. Then, he stumbled upon a group of decadent nobles conspiring against Blue Rose, so he decided to strike first.

She was just a nobody who hadn't even passed the formal rank assessment, yet she ultimately caused two Saint-level powerhouses to take action, resulting in the sensational massacre of the Fallen Nobles and even becoming the fuse for a series of subsequent events.

"Aglaia, your future fame might surpass that of anyone else in the school."

"You think this is a good thing for me?"

"Don't underestimate fame. Fame is a protective shield, meaning you're in the spotlight and receive more attention. You won't have to worry about those underhanded tricks in the future."

Aglaia gave a helpless, bitter smile. Even now, she still felt a sense of disbelief and unreality.

How could a butterfly flapping its wings possibly believe that the storms and waves in the outside world were caused by itself!

"Excuse me, Professor Ai Qian! I'm looking for Miss Aglaia."

"Please go ahead."

School doctor Hua Yun was wearing a white coat, her fair forehead slightly furrowed, and she looked preoccupied.

A close senior from the same Cleric's College, Amelie, came to visit me during lunch break today. She brought up the problems faced by a group of girls at the hospital who had been affected, and believed that the Blue Rose family should bear some responsibility.

Although the person who caused the accident was Guard James, he is already dead, so it is impossible to pursue the blame of the deceased.

Furthermore, it was ultimately caused by James's battle with the Blue Rose Sanctuary.

Since it involved a matter of life and death, Amelie hoped that Hua Yun could help lobby on her behalf. The entire academy knew that Hua Yun, the school doctor, had a wide circle of friends, was enthusiastic about helping others, and rarely couldn't get something done.

Hua Yun inquired about the cost of Amelie's treatment and received an answer that it would exceed two thousand gold coins. She immediately realized that the lobbying work was simply impossible to complete.

With a few dozen gold coins, perhaps Blue Rose will take pity on him and cultivate a respectable noble image.

Spending thousands of gold coins to take on responsibilities that were not originally theirs—no nobleman would be so generous.

There are just too many...

If it were only two hundred gold coins, Hua Yun thought she might be able to raise the money using her connections. She was willing to lead the school-wide donation drive and contribute one hundred gold coins herself—no joke.

In short, all we can do is try our best and leave the rest to fate...

"Ms. Hua Yun".

Aglaia interrupted Hua Yun's thoughts: "You were looking for me?"

"Yes!" Hua Yun put away her worried expression and smiled. "I need your help with something."

"Please give your instructions." Aglaia remembered Hua Yun's past kindness and lowered her posture.

Hua Yun briefly mentioned the girls who were seriously injured and hospitalized due to the Night Whisper Hotel incident, hoping that Lan Qiangwei's family could provide assistance within their capacity.

"Are their conditions very serious?"

"I don't know the specifics, but I've heard that some of the most serious cases resulted in paralysis of the lower body, while others suffered broken ribs and internal organs requiring intensive care..."

Human life was at stake, so Aglaia asked her instructor Ai Qian for leave and took Hua Yun with her to the Wizarding Academy.

We must return before the young master concocts the potion…

The Wizarding Division.

The afternoon classes were gradually coming to an end.

The mentor, Youmeng, released her thoughts and invited Tai'an to her office for a chat.

"What can I do for you?"

"I've recently been researching the connection between life runes on a person's hands and their talents and destiny. I can take a look for you."

"No need! I'm not interested..."

Tai'an coldly refused, but he fully understood the elves' dependence on and desire for life force, which was the source of their longevity.

I am like a walking, human-shaped tree of life, and the attraction I release at all times is something that no forest fairy can resist.

It's no exaggeration to say that she'll most likely do something impulsive!

If Sun Spirits and Moon Spirits can exchange life energy through Sunwells and Moonwells, then Forest Spirits can only exist in places where life energy is abundant.

Once they are far away, they are like undead creatures that walk during the day, constantly needing to replenish their negative energy and life force.

As a result, Youmu has to spend all her salary each month to buy various resources, in addition to most of her income from odd jobs, making it a very difficult life.

(End of this chapter)