As someone in sequence 001, I also want to give up today.

With the seating arrangement finalized, Lingdang resignedly sat on her "exclusive throne."

On the left is Lin Wanwan, the "Starry Sea Witch" who exudes a mysterious (and somewhat chuunibyou) aura.

On the right is Zhang Yu, the "Lightning Messenger," crackling with triumphant electric sparks.

She felt like the poor ham in a sandwich, sandwiched tightly between two very different slices of bread.

The morning classes have officially begun.

The first lesson was "Cognition and Basics of Extraordinary Abilities," taught personally by the homeroom teacher, Ms. Li.

She turned on the projector, and brightly colored cartoon images appeared on it.

They began by explaining the most basic concepts to these little ones, whose average age was six and a half, using gentle and easy-to-understand language.

"Children, this special power that we have in our bodies is called 'superpower'."

Teacher Li pointed to the little figure that was glowing on the screen.

"It's like we have an invisible, exceptionally obedient (and sometimes not so obedient) little helper. This little helper lives with us—"

She tapped her temple.

"We call the place where it lives the 'Superpower Core' or the 'Mental Sea.' And how much strength this little helper has and how much it can do for us largely depends on how much 'energy' we provide it. We call this energy 'Mental Power.'"

Teacher Li's lecture was very engaging, and she even added simple animations.

A small figure (representing a superpowered individual) scoops water (spiritual power) from a large cup (the sea of ​​consciousness) and waters a small seedling (superpower), causing the seedling to grow a little bigger.

Most of the children listened attentively, though they only partially understood.

Lin Weiwei (the bubble girl) stared wide-eyed, while Wu Hao (the eraser-obsessed boy) nodded slightly, seemingly understanding something.

On the surface, Lingdang pretended to be "trying hard to understand," but inwardly she was rolling her eyes.

"That's an old-fashioned analogy... and my 'spiritual sea'? It's practically a vast ocean of stars! And it's the kind that comes with a squared multiplication factor!"

She glanced to the side out of the corner of her eye.

Zhang Yu on the right clearly disregards this basic theory.

He initially sat up straight, trying to maintain the image of a "top student".

But after listening for less than five minutes, he began to impatiently tap the table with his fingers, with one or two barely perceptible sparks occasionally appearing from his fingertips, and his eyes started to dart out the window.

He probably felt that for a genius like himself who was already capable of "practical application" (lighting up a light bulb), listening to these ABCs was like casting pearls before swine.

Lin Wanwan on the left... well, she seems to have entered a different state.

She wasn't completely distracted, but she clearly translated (filled in the blanks) Teacher Li's explanation into her own version.

As she listened, she scribbled furiously in her thick six-pointed star notebook, muttering to herself:

"So that's how it is... Mortals call it the 'Sea of ​​Spirit'? Hmph, that's just a crude way of saying 'Astral Resonance Pool'... 'Spiritual Power'? It's clearly the infusion of 'Primordial Aether'... 'Special Ability Core'? It must be the projection of 'Natal Star' into the material world!"

She wrote with great enthusiasm, as if she had discovered some universal truth.

Lingdang accidentally glanced at the corner of her notebook, which was covered with distorted constellation lines and runes of unknown meaning.

There are also phrases such as "47th observation record: Instructor surnamed Li, suspected of mastering shallow 'Light of Order', the energy field showed pale golden ripples during the lecture..."

Lingdang's lips twitched, and she quickly looked away.

This "Starry Sea Witch" has an even more peculiar imagination than Old Deng's laziness.

The first class ended with Zhang Yu's tedious tapping on the table and Lin Wanwan's "academic notes".

During the ten-minute break, the children immediately started running around like playful puppies.

Zhang Yu jumped up with a "whoosh," beckoned his two little followers, and ran to the open space behind the classroom, where he began to show off his tiny electric current again.

This time, the attempt was to make an empty soda can vibrate slightly, eliciting gasps from the followers.

Lingdang was too lazy to look over there. She was about to lie down and rest for a while when Lin Wanwan on her left took the initiative to come over.

"Li Xiaoling".

Lin Wanwan lowered her voice and spoke in a chanting tone.

"While you were listening to the lecture just now, I observed a slight fluctuation in your 'Astral Resonance Pool' (she pointed to Bell's head), which seemed to resonate with the 'basic truths' that Instructor Li spoke of, yet also contained... a hint of disdain?"

Lingdang was startled: This guy's senses are so sharp? No, he must be guessing, right?

She quickly adjusted her expression, looking confused.

"Huh? Fluctuations? No... I just didn't quite understand..."

"There's no need to hide it."

Lin Wanwan, with an expression that said "I've seen through everything," moved even closer mysteriously.

"Your destiny line is different from ordinary people's. Though it is covered in dust on the surface, it contains inner brilliance. My 'Astral Sensing' will not be wrong. Perhaps... you too are someone who carries an ancient inheritance without realizing it?"

Bell: "..."

What is all this about?

She decided to try a different strategy and test the limits of her immature classmate's abilities.

"Lin Wanwan,"

Bell imitated the other person's slightly more serious tone.

"You said you can 'listen to the whispers of the stars,' so... what do the stars usually tell you?"

She tried to keep her eyes filled with curiosity (rather than looking at a fool).

Lin Wanwan's eyes lit up, as if she had finally found a kindred spirit (?).

She puffed out her little chest, picked up her plastic magic wand, and pointed it out the window (even though the window only showed the walls of the school building).

"The language of the stars is vast and profound, beyond the comprehension of mortals. They whisper of the birth of the universe, the rise and fall of civilizations, and the web of destiny... For example, the faint light of the star 'Tianxuan' last night foretells that there will be a disturbance of 'water' in the southeast direction today."

She paused, then added.

"When I arrived at school this morning, I saw that the gardeners had overwatered the lawn, creating a small puddle."

Bell: "..."

This can be considered a prophecy? Weather forecasts are more accurate than this!

However, looking at Lin Wanwan's serious yet excited expression, which also seemed to be a bit of a secret sharer, Lingdang suddenly felt that although this guy was hopelessly chuunibyou, he didn't seem... annoying at all?

At least he's more interesting than Zhang Yu, who has eyes on the top of his head.

Moreover, her focused dedication to living in her own world is, in a way, quite...pure?

"Then, Lady 'Starry Sea Witch',"

The bell has been given a new name, with a slightly joking tone.

Have you ever summoned the power of the stars? For example, made something light up? Or moved something?

She pointed to the mini crystal ball on Lin Wanwan's table.

Lin Wanwan's face flushed slightly, a rare occurrence, and her momentum weakened a little.

"Hmph, the power of the astral plane is vast and unparalleled. How can it be easily summoned in the material world? It requires specific celestial phenomena, precise magic arrays, and powerful 'ether'... that is, spiritual guidance. I am currently still in the accumulation stage, focusing on communication."

She touched her crystal ball.

"However, given time, once my natal star has fully awakened..."

Bell understood; it just meant that she couldn't do anything right now, she was purely a theorist.

But instead of pointing it out, she nodded.

"Oh...that's amazing too, being able to understand what the stars are saying. I can only make chalk move, and even that always goes out of control."

She subtly revealed a hint of frustration, perfectly portraying the character "Li Xiaoling".

"Don't be discouraged."

Lin Wanwan seemed to enjoy this "recognition," and a solemn expression of "a senior instructing a junior" appeared on her small face.

"Spiritual amplification is also a great path. If used properly, it can cleanse the mind, clarify perception, and even... assist others in communicating with the astral plane! Would you be willing to become my 'Starry Observer'? Once my power is restored (?), I may be able to give you some pointers so that your abilities will no longer 'go out of control'."

This is the second time that "star observers" have been mentioned.

Lingdang found it amusing, but her face showed hesitation and a hint of anticipation.

"Really? But... I'm clumsy, I can't control it..."

"It's alright! I have patience!"

Lin Wanwan patted her chest confidently (the plastic magic wand almost slipped from her hand).

"The contract is complete! From this day forward, you will be the first observer under me, 'Starry Sea Witch' Lin Wanwan! You must record my words and deeds (great achievements) daily and assist me in conducting the 'Astral Observation Experiment'!"

Lingdang looked at Lin Wanwan's eyes, which were shining brightly because she had found a "like-minded person" (although it might be a misunderstanding).

Suddenly, I feel that having such a naive and immature girl as a "subordinate" might actually be... quite interesting?

At least I won't be too bored at school.

Moreover, with such a lively character by her side, who would pay attention to the "ordinary" Li Xiaoling?

So she nodded timidly: "Okay, fine... I'll give it a try."

Lin Wanwan smiled with satisfaction, a smile that had shed some of her childish pretense and revealed the joy of a six-year-old girl.

Zhang Yu, who was not far away, caught a glimpse of the two "freaks" whispering to each other, snorted disdainfully, and went back to playing his electric game with his henchmen.

He completely lost interest in his new deskmate, who was number 1314 in the sequence, had terrible abilities, and was also a chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) sufferer.

In his world, only the strong (himself) and the future strong (whom I haven't seen yet) are worth paying attention to.

The second lesson was a simple cultural lesson, learning numbers and pinyin.

This was child's play for Lingdang. She pretended to struggle while reading along, and continued her "cross-server chat" with Lin Wanwan.

Lin Wanwan insisted on writing on the "experimental record" with a quill pen (plastic) and claimed that this was "astral rune writing training".

Lingdang then "humbly" asked her what the scribbles in her notebook meant, and Lin Wanwan would give a serious explanation.

"This is the 'Cancer Guardian Rune,' which slightly increases affinity for the 'water' element when written... well, the effect is currently negligible."

Then he pointed to another one.

"This is a simplified map of the corona's orbits, which helps in determining your position within the starry sky during meditation..."

The bell was stunned.

Half of it was because I was shocked by this huge, chuunibyou (delusional) setting, and the other half was because I thought... this girl has a really rich imagination!

The story is actually quite plausible!

If we disregard practical factors and only consider the passion and "academic" attitude with which this person is building a fantasy world, it's comparable to some seasoned fans of fantasy setting.

The morning flew by amidst Teacher Li's gentle explanations, Zhang Yu's absent-minded boasting, the other children's bewildered learning, and the increasingly "heated" (which might seem a bit strange to outsiders) exchange between Lingdang and Lin Wanwan.

When the school bell rang at noon, the children cheered and prepared to go to the cafeteria.

Zhang Yu had already packed his things and, with his followers, was the first to rush out of the classroom.

Wu Hao silently put away the eraser.

Lin Weiwei excitedly pulled her newly acquainted friend to discuss whether the cafeteria would have strawberry pudding.

"Observer Li Xiaoling,"

Lin Wanwan solemnly closed her six-pointed star notebook.

"Noon is when the power of the 'Sun Star' is at its peak. Although it is not conducive to deep astral observation, it can be used to conduct 'preliminary experiments on the connection between light energy and the mind.' The cafeteria is crowded and noisy, not an ideal place for experiments. I suggest that we quickly replenish our energy and then find a quiet corner to continue our research."

Bell: "..."

Even eating can be linked to experiments?

She began to doubt whether agreeing to be an "observer" was a mistake.

"Um... Wanwan,"

Bell tried to use a more normal name.

"Shall we go eat first? We can talk about the experiment this afternoon. I'm a little hungry."

She touched her belly at the opportune moment, giving a pitiful look.

Lin Wanwan glanced at her, then at her own lunchbox with a starry sky pattern (obviously carefully prepared by her family).

She thought about it seriously for a moment and finally nodded.

"Very well. Abundant 'material energy' is also necessary to maintain the 'etheric channel.' Let's eat first. Remember, chewing slowly helps with energy absorption."

"good……"

Bell breathed a sigh of relief.

She felt like she wasn't interacting with her peers, but rather with a shrunken version of an old pedant obsessed with mysticism.

The two little girls walked out of the classroom side by side, heading towards the cafeteria where the aroma of food wafted.

Lingdang glanced back at her "throne" by the window, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

On the first morning of school, she gained a boss with a delusional personality, an arrogant neighbor, and a lesson that refreshed her kindergarten knowledge.

I wonder what Old Deng is doing now?

Is he really catching up on sleep?

Or is he using his abilities to research some strange lazy person's techniques again?

Forget it, I don't want to.

There are classes this afternoon, and... I heard there's a first "practical guidance class"?

Although it may still be like playing house for her, it's still better than just listening to lectures, right?

Bell shook her head, temporarily pulling her thoughts away from "the vast universe" and "electric light bulbs," and focusing on the immediate practical problems at hand.

Does the cafeteria really have the legendary unlimited pudding that's delicious even if it's small?