Chinese professors at the Wizarding Academy

Upon seeing the feedback message on the dark blue panel, Gu Chen felt a surge of joy.

He reached out his hand to Ken, who was still slumped on the ground. Although he still had that indifferent expression, the corners of his mouth had turned up slightly.

"……Thanks."

Ken paused for a moment, then subconsciously said thank you.

Then he reached out his hand.

Gu Chen immediately reached out and gripped his hand, then pulled him up forcefully.

Ken stood up, following the force. He felt Gu Chen's hands were warm. He glanced at them subconsciously and saw that Gu Chen's hands were not big, had many calluses, and were pale, which were obvious signs of a blood wizard.

As a mind wizard, Ken could naturally sense this strange feeling, a feeling that was indescribable and inexplicable. A flash of inspiration struck him, and he finally named this feeling as…

"reliable"

Why do I feel this way?

Ken was raised as a slave by the Antinoya family from a young age. Before he showed any talent, he was originally intended to be used as a blood transfusion by Elisa.

Elisa had already undergone the family's internal talent test, but Ken certainly didn't receive that treatment.

It was a tax collector from Gray Tower Academy who saw the spark of intelligence in his eyes, tested his talent, and then brought him into Gray Tower Academy, saving him from being used as a blood transfusion in the future.

He thought that entering the Gray Tower Academy would free him from his status as a slave, but he was forced to sign a soul contract and was still treated as a slave by Elisa after entering.

From that moment on, a seed called "freedom" took root and sprouted in Ken's heart!

He will continue to improve at Grey Tower Academy and one day gain his freedom!

Therefore, at that time, Ken made up his mind that he would never rely on anyone!

But why does he feel that this Blood Wizard, who is only a low-level first-ring, is very "reliable" and even has a feeling of wanting to "depend on" him?

Upon thinking of this, Ken immediately shook his head.

My mind just can't recover in such a short time...

Gu Chen only saw the bald man he had pulled up suddenly start shaking his head inexplicably.

However, he was not a wizard who controlled the mind, and could not see clearly what Ken was thinking...

However, based on his years of teaching experience, Gu Chen had a vague feeling that the person on the other end might actually be... willing to consider him as their teacher.

"Perhaps I'm overthinking it?"

"Moreover, given Ken's talent, whether it's freedom or betrayal, this guy is probably not exactly loyal."

"We can just let him grow freely when the time comes. Anyway, with his second-class star mental strength talent, he won't need my guidance. As long as he learns on his own in peace, he will be able to gain enough analysis points through mutual teaching and learning."

Gu Chen suppressed this vague premonition. Despite having taught for many years, he was not sure he could fully see through other people's hearts.

Besides, Gu Chen himself has an assessment in a month, so signing a contract to prevent Ken from causing him trouble and interfering with his efforts to improve his strength is the most urgent task.

As for taking on his second student—no, to put it bluntly, he was capable of defeating a combined attack from Alyssa and Ken…

That's already incredibly lucky; it's a truly unexpected joy.

Burying his thoughts in his heart, Gu Chen glanced at Ken, who was currently patting off the dust from his dark green mind wizard robe, and continued the previous topic, saying:

"You're welcome. Since you're both my students now, I'll introduce you to your senior."

Ken listened to Gu Chen's words. Yes, he had already agreed. Next, they would definitely sign a contract, ask for materials, and then Ken would run away and leave the country alone...

"I'll give you wizard blood and sign a contract right away... Huh?"

"what?"

Gu Chen's idea was very simple: since they were all his students, why not meet them?

Moreover, although Jim's mental strength has reached 15 points, he was still bombarded by a high-level first-ring mind wizard's "Mind Blast" spell.

He knew Jim's talent "Unwavering Will," which was a natural counter to mind-based attacks, especially spells like "Mind Blast" that triggered negative emotions, essentially making the attacked mind attack itself.

After all, this person has an extremely firm will. With a little guidance, it is absolutely impossible to break his will unless there is a violent attack.

But... Gu Chen was still a little worried. What if something happened?

Why not take this opportunity for the two students to meet, and Ken can also help Jim check if there are any lasting effects?

After all, a mind wizard is equally adept at causing damage and repairing damage. It's like a doctor wielding a scalpel; he knows how to kill you with a single cut, but he also knows how to stitch you up.

Gu Chen's actions left Ken completely bewildered once again.

The series of illogical actions made Ken touch his shiny white head, which reflected the morning sunlight and clearly showed a light called "confusion".

"Um, why?"

"Isn't it your material?"

"Why do you want me to see you?"

At this moment, Ken's eyes were truly filled with doubt. Gu Chen felt like an inscrutable, unfathomable black mist to him, and he couldn't understand what was going on in Gu Chen's mind at all.

"It's just a meeting, it's normal, don't overthink it."

"Ah, ah... oh, I see, you're worried that my mental explosion might have damaged your materials?"

However, Ken wasn't stupid. He quickly realized what was going on.

He was probably worried that his attack might damage the materials, affecting his ability to use them to perform secret spells or rituals.

"...No, why do you and Alyssa insist on calling it Jim's materials?"

"He is a person, just like you, one of my students."

Ken's constant use of the word "materials" eventually made Gu Chen, who regarded Jim as his student, feel somewhat displeased.

Just how cruel is Grey Tower Academy?

I did have designs on Jim, but as a teacher, I have to teach my students once I've taken them in. Even though Jim's current identity is "materials," does that mean he can't have a future?

"Me? Jim? You actually remember its name?"

"...This, this is really something I don't understand..."

Ken had been at Gray Tower Academy for a long time and was starting to misunderstand Gu Chen's ideas.

"Didn't you plan to use him as material for some kind of secret technique?"

"Why call him a student? After we signed a soul contract between teacher and student, it would be acceptable for him to call me a student..."

Faced with Ken's barrage of questions, Gu Chen's expression gradually darkened.

"Ken."

"You said you were born a slave."

"If you don't have talent, you have no choice at all."

"Grey Tower Academy took a liking to you because of your talent, but Jim doesn't have that common talent."

"Jim was going to die, and I saved him. I admit I had ulterior motives towards him."

"But my role is that of a lecturer..."

"I am the teacher, and he is the student, not some kind of 'material' (material)."