Magical Cat

"Of course not, Professor Melina. It's our honor to dine with you," Safina replied politely.

"Thank you very much, Safina," Melina replied with a smile, then tilted her head and teased, "Your dinner was quite sumptuous."

"No, it's just that I wanted to ask Elaine a few questions, but I was too embarrassed to ask empty-handed, so I decided to treat her to a meal," Safina said honestly.

Melina nodded in agreement; this was what was known as aristocratic etiquette.

Unlike those brats in the academy who haven't learned even the basics, only knowing how to verbally abuse Elaine every day and bully commoners because of their noble status.

"So, what about Elaine? Is she planning to accept Safina's delicious food and answer her questions?" Melina asked, turning her head.

Elaine was hesitating at this moment, and Melina's appearance undoubtedly saved her from the predicament.

Moreover, no one in the academy knew more about Rien's situation than Melina, so Elaine wanted to ask for her opinion.

"Teacher, Safina seems a bit curious about Rien, but I..."

Elaine said, her face showing reluctance.

She had become accustomed to a cautious and meticulous attitude at the college, afraid of causing herself unnecessary trouble.

"Elena, you don't need to overthink it. If you're willing to share your knowledge with Safina, then just accept her food and answer her questions properly. If you're not willing, I'm sure Safina won't force you."

As soon as Melina finished speaking, Safina nodded repeatedly on the other side.

She didn't mean any harm; she was just too curious about Li En, otherwise she wouldn't have been so presumptuous in approaching Elaine.

She could see Elaine's predicament, but she simply couldn't suppress her curiosity and thirst for knowledge.

"But Elaine, you must remember that true gifts cannot be hidden for long; they will reveal themselves when the time is right."

Being too low-key is not necessarily a good thing; on the contrary, it can bring you a lot of unnecessary trouble.

"But ultimately, the choice is yours."

Melina said these words, then smiled and looked directly into Elaine's eyes.

Elaine was taken aback, not expecting her teacher to give her such advice.

"Why does Ms. Melina want me to not hide it, and even be more high-profile about it?"

Elaine was a little confused, but out of trust in Melina, she felt that there was nothing wrong with it.

She thought for a moment, then glanced at Li En, who was staring at the food on the table, and finally nodded: "I understand, teacher."

Then, Elaine turned to answer, "Safina, you guessed right, Li En can indeed assist me in casting spells. But I just can't understand why a juvenile magical beast would have such an ability?"

While answering the question, Elaine also figured it out.

Safina has already noticed Li En's unusual behavior, and it's only a matter of time before the other students do as well.

Li En's affair cannot be kept secret for long.

"Right, right? I've read through many books. It's already good enough if a juvenile magical beast can behave obediently and not cause too much trouble. There has never been a creature at this stage that can assist a mage!"

When Safina discussed this issue, she became incredibly excited, as if she had been injected with adrenaline.

Through the thick lenses on her face, Elaine seemed to see a pair of sparkling eyes.

"Uh...yes, I haven't found the answer to this question either," Elaine said, glancing at Melina beside her.

Safina's gaze followed closely.

Seeing her two best students so eager to learn, Melina was very pleased. She said, "This situation is indeed rare; I've never seen anything like it before. But aren't magical beasts exactly like that? They possess all sorts of characteristics, and occasionally, individuals that defy common sense will appear."

Moreover, Elaine always carries her magical beast with her, which shows that she has put a lot of effort into it and has already developed a considerable understanding with it.

Therefore, it's not too strange that your magical beast exhibits some support abilities ahead of schedule.

Melina essentially offered a forced explanation for Lee Eun.

Rather than making a splash overnight, it's better to gradually reveal your uniqueness in everyday life, allowing everyone time to adjust.

As for whether anyone will regret it during this period, that's none of their business.

Upon hearing what Ms. Melina said, Safina's eyes suddenly lit up, as if she had grasped something crucial.

"Teacher, you mean that giving magical beasts enough companionship can also promote their growth, right?"

Safina truly lives up to her reputation as a top student; she grasped the key points immediately.

Melina nodded, saying matter-of-factly, "Of course. If the master isn't good enough to the magical beast, even with a contract, it might betray the beast and turn against its master. There are precedents for this."

"Oh, I see!" Safina exclaimed in realization, then said with annoyance, "There are so few books about magical beasts in the academy's library; I haven't read anything about them."

This guy is really eager to learn.

"It's because your reading privileges as first-year students are too limited. You'll have access to many more books in the future," Melina explained.

"Do I have to wait until second grade? That's too long..." Safina felt discouraged and full of regret.

She has read countless books at home and can recite them from memory.

The college library was undoubtedly a treasure trove for him, but unfortunately, she didn't have the key to fully unlock it.

"This is for your own good. The magical text in advanced books requires sufficient mental strength to read, otherwise it will harm you. But there are other ways to read more books."

"Is there really a way to read more books?" Safina's interest was immediately piqued.

She'd do anything to see more magic books.

"Of course, as for the specific methods, I'll keep you in suspense for now and teach you during a special lesson," Melina said with a mischievous smile.

"Oh, how could this be..."

Safina was deeply disappointed, but her desire to read had been aroused, making her feel restless and anxious.

"Alright, let's enjoy our food now."

Whether it was intentional or not, Melina took the lead in eating the food on the table, thus changing the subject.

Li En waited for a long time before finally getting to eat all the delicious food.

But Elaine didn't let him be impolite and served him a separate portion.

Seeing Elaine and Lee so intimately, Safina seemed to be deep in thought.

In comparison, she seemed to have neglected her magical beast.

After all, most students at this stage consider their magical beasts to be a nuisance.

Safina, too, was influenced by this idea through her surroundings.

But now it seems that this was completely wrong.

Safina has made up her mind. Starting tomorrow, she will also carry her own magical beast with her, following in the footsteps of Elaine and Li En!

After a sumptuous dinner, everyone was very satisfied, and the relationship between the three of them became much closer.

Elaine and Safina, in particular, discussed a lot of classroom knowledge, and the two top students quickly developed a mutual respect for each other, no longer as strangers as they were at the beginning.

Watching the two girls' enthusiastic discussion, Li En and Melina couldn't help but smile with affectionate, doting aunt-like smiles.

When the weekend arrived, Elaine and Li En appeared in front of Melina's office on time.

Elaine arrived ten minutes early, only to find that there were already people waiting for her, and they were all acquaintances.