Chinese professors at the Wizarding Academy

"Um, how do I sign it?"

It wasn't until Gu Chenzhen received the magic parchment that he realized...

He not only didn't have the magic parchment, but he also didn't know how to sign a contract.

"...According to the Grey Tower Academy Wizard Guidebook, I should have a pen now."

"A magic quill... Well, I don't have one."

"I don't know how to use the magic quill."

"I don't know how to sign on magic parchment with a magic quill."

"This is incredibly embarrassing."

Gu Chen's lips twitched incessantly.

In the past month, besides staying with students, selling blood, doing odd jobs, and reading all sorts of teaching materials...

He did not participate in any of the mainstream activities within Grey Tower Academy.

It wasn't that he didn't want to participate, but that he wasn't qualified to participate.

There was absolutely nothing, whether it was going on adventures in the Black Forest, attending academic lectures, or exchanging ideas among wizards.

Because no one takes Gu Chen, a low-level blood wizard with a sixth-rank talent, seriously.

Therefore, Gu Chen had never participated in activities such as signing contracts, which were very common in Gray Tower Academy.

Right now, I only have two magic stone fragments in my pocket, which is equivalent to the cost of two magic parchments.

"...Um, teacher, you don't need to be so...well, disappointed."

Ken seemed to have read Gu Chen's mind and spoke up.

"...Have you calmed down yet?"

Gu Chen looked up and saw that Ken didn't look as tired as when he had just woken up; he seemed to be in much better condition.

"Yes, after all, it's been a long time since we last had a proper rest."

"Then you just need to know, okay? Don't tell anyone."

Gu Chen replied with a smile, his eyes fixed on Ken's bald head.

"Okay, here you go, this is the magic quill pen."

Ken's complexion had returned to normal, no longer so pale. After all, he was a wizard specializing in the realm of the mind. Once he had adjusted his state, combined with his innate "mind affinity" talent, he naturally heard Gu Chen's thoughts.

This made Gu Chen feel somewhat embarrassed.

Ultimately, it all comes down to saving face.

Ken shut his mouth; it seemed his "teacher" still cared about his reputation.

This made Ken feel a sudden sense of familiarity, for some reason.

She cares about her reputation, but she's not as aloof as the noble figures she's met in the Antinoya family.

"...Does such a person really exist at Gray Tower Academy?"

"Never mind, let's just sign the contract honestly. I'll leave after dinner. Now I'm a high-level first-ring cultivator, and Elisa is dead. This contract is quite fair. After signing it, I won't have to care about these things anymore. Finally, I can pursue freedom."

Ken racked his brains and decided to quickly finish the contracts he had on hand and get some food...

This contract is quite fair, and signing it won't affect my life at all.

Gu Chen, this blood wizard... seems to be a really good person, as if he really is a bit different.

Calling someone "teacher" a few times is something they're willing to do.

Thinking of this, Ken felt a strange sense of joy. This inexplicable feeling of pleasure had appeared several times before. Ken didn't understand it, but he didn't dislike the feeling either. He didn't dislike the wizard who had defeated him, his "teacher".

"Well, Teacher Gu Chen, you can keep that parchment. I don't really need magic stone fragments."

"I'll take another one and write it with my pen. Don't worry, the magic quill pen can't fake it or pull any tricks."

Ken then took out a piece of parchment from the ring, along with a pen made of black feathers and tiny white bones.

Then he took out a pen and began to write on the magic parchment.

Gu Chen also dropped his forced smile and came to Ken's side.

He knew, of course, that the magic parchment and magic quill could not be faked; these items purchased from the academy all bore unique magical imprints.

Gu Chen could naturally sense it as well.

"Teacher, first of all, you must infuse this pen with your and my magic."

As Ken spoke, he channeled a stream of green magic, and the mischievous little sprites entered the quill pen. Runes began to appear on it, which Gu Chen could understand; these runes meant the name "Ken."

Then Gu Chen also infused the red magic into the quill pen, which also revealed his name.

"Then, drip your blood and mine onto the parchment; this blood will become ink for writing on the parchment."

"Then you can write the contract details on it."

"Once both of them have signed and the contract is valid, a spiritual connection will be established, and the contract will be formed under the witness of the wizarding world."

The two followed the procedure and completed the production of the ink. The next step was to write the contents of the contract.

The contents of the contract were naturally to be determined by Gu Chen. He thought for a moment and then began to write.

[1: From this moment forward, Ken agrees to establish a student-student relationship with Gu Chen for a period of 10 years.]

[2: From this moment forward, Ken shall keep all memories of Gu Chen from last night strictly confidential. If any secret is leaked, it will be considered a breach of contract, and Ken shall be punished accordingly.]

[3: Ken is strictly prohibited from engaging in any harmful behavior towards Gu Chen within the next 10 years; violation of this rule will be considered a breach of contract.]

[4: For the next 10 years, Ken is not permitted to probe Gu Chen's inner thoughts without authorization.]

[5: Ken should treat Gu Chen and Jim to a meal as soon as possible after the contract is signed.]

"……alright."

After writing these words, Gu Chen left his name at the bottom of the contract.

The handwriting is bold and unrestrained, with strokes that are like dragons and phoenixes dancing, carrying a sense of arrogance and unbridled freedom.

This is his favorite font.

Ken glanced at the contract and nodded in reply:

"No problem, Teacher Gu Chen, this contract is very fair."

"Yes, I can also simply forget those memories, no problem."

"And about treating us to meals... I won't go against that. If you'd like, I can even treat you and Jim to a meal every week."

However, he was still taken aback during the last few days of the contract.

Although the contract is fair, it still feels strange to include the part about treating someone to a meal in it...

But it's not excessive, and a meal doesn't cost more than a few magic stone fragments.

Ken took the pen from Gu Chen and signed his name on it.

"real?"

"Let's change it then."

When he heard Ken offer to treat him to dinner every week, Gu Chen's eyes lit up.

During my month at Gray Tower Academy, I haven't eaten anything good at all; I simply don't have any money for food...

Although a wizard's body can go for a long time without food, and even survive by absorbing magic...

But Gu Chen really enjoys eating.

Now that you're so willing to do this, then I'll respectfully comply!

"As for memories... you're a mind wizard, so if I make you forget, maybe after a while you'll realize something's wrong, and then it won't be difficult for you to remember them."

"……OK."

Ken's lips twitched again... His teacher, who clearly possessed mysterious and powerful abilities and was very serious about his work, was just so eccentric in some small ways...

But he still took the pen and signed his name.

In an instant, they both heard the sound of thunder shattering the sky!

Gu Chen looked at Ken and could feel a connection deep in their souls that had been established!

The contract is complete!