Alchemists do not need self-cultivation

“What a coincidence,” Isaac laughed. “I’m a student in Class 3, Grade 2.”

The reporters erupted in excitement at these words.

"My God!"

"I heard that after this incident, Class 3 of Grade 2 has been called the cursed class. I wonder what this student thinks about it?"

Isaac said, "A cursed class? You reporters shouldn't make a big deal out of nothing. You need to have the right mindset. This kind of weird stuff is unacceptable."

"That……"

Isaac retorted angrily, "Stop talking about everything from wind to rain. Do you even know about the scientific development concept? At times like this, what you should be doing is reminding local residents about safe fire use, not engaging in these empty platitudes."

"and many more……"

"Goodbye, I have to rush to class."

Chapter 663: Home Economics Class

As they entered the school, many students whispered among themselves to Isaac and Ayana.

"Look, it looks like them."

"The students of Class 3, Grade 2, that cursed class."

"It's best not to go near them."

Isaac paid no attention to the rumors around him, only remarking that these students might have some mental issues.

The two walked into the classroom and found the atmosphere inside to be somewhat heavy.

Overnight, three students in the class disappeared, some of whom were friends of some of the students. This made them feel a sense of unreality and a little bit of fear.

When Isaac walked into the classroom, everyone shuddered and deliberately avoided looking at his seat.

This is the third day since the transfer student arrived at the school, and they don't believe that the recent events have nothing to do with Isaac.

Ayana watched them coldly.

She had stayed at Isaac's house yesterday, and he hadn't left the house all night, so when she heard that her classmate had died, she immediately ruled out Isaac as the murderer.

What's more, the group of people who died were the classmates who had bullied her the most, and she felt a surge of pleasure throughout her body.

"Ri...Rimi."

A voice called out to Isaac, and he turned around to find it was Kitaura Ryo, who had previously tried to stop him from disciplining his classmate.

As he approached Isaac, all the students tensed up. In their eyes, this transfer student was already a terrifying presence, and they usually didn't even dare to talk to him.

"What is it?"

"Yesterday... Tokiwa Ren came looking for you, didn't she?"

"Yeah, didn't you see it? He challenged me to a fight on the rooftop, and then he lost and left."

"Of course I know he challenged you to a fight... but I haven't seen him since..."

What are you trying to say?

"Do you know where Lian Ta appeared after that?"

"Who knows? That delinquent could appear anywhere," Isaac laughed. "I'm not his biological father, why should I care where he goes?"

"Do not……"

"Stop talking nonsense all day long. If you can't find the person, go to the police. Isn't our Tsujimura classmate's father a policeman? Maybe he can help you find him."

After he finished speaking, he looked around, and the students all lowered their heads, not daring to meet his gaze.

Isaac glanced around and noticed that Yamase Yuya, whom he had investigated yesterday, had also come to the school. Surprisingly, he hadn't run away.

When he noticed Isaac looking in his direction, he quietly lowered his head to hide his expression.

"interesting."

……

In addition to academic subjects, Japanese schools also offer home economics classes.

The third period happened to be home economics class.

The so-called home economics class is to familiarize students with how to do some housework, which is basically to spend a class period learning how to cook, etc.

At this point, it is usually necessary to divide into groups.

Ayana really disliked this kind of class. Based on her past experience of being isolated by the group, she was always excluded in every group assignment. Usually, the teacher would put her in one of the groups, but unsurprisingly, the people in that group would treat her like she was invisible.

In the past, she tried to prove her existence by helping them with chores and tiring work. But after they spoke ill of Ayana, she realized that no matter how hard she tried, it would be in vain.

It is currently unclear whether this situation has occurred to her or to Isaac.

Now, the two of them are practically isolated by the entire class.

However, Isaac had a solution.

He suddenly appeared behind Yuya Yamase, grabbed him, and said, "Yamase-kun, let's be in the same group."

"Huh?"

"Listen to me, or I'll make you regret it."

"..."

"The teacher requires groups of four. Find two more people for me. If you're short one, you'll be in big trouble."

“…I understand.” Yamase Yuya obediently agreed.

See, grouping is that simple.

The course is divided into male and female groups. Isaac is already fine with the boys, the key is Ayana.

Just as Ayana was still hesitating about whether to skip the class, three girls approached her.

"Fujisawa-kun, let's be in the same group."

"Ok?"

The people who came to find her were class president Yuko Takishima, a girl named Emi Kubota next to her, and Miho Tsukamoto, Ayana's childhood friend.

Ayana was a little surprised; it seemed like this was the first time someone had asked her to form a group.

Currently, the girls are in one group, while Kentaro Tsujimura, Ryo Kitaura, Yuya Yamase, and Isaac are in another group.

……

In home economics class, everyone was busy completing their group's tasks, and the atmosphere wasn't as tense as when Isaac first entered the classroom.

"Satomi-kun?"

Kentaro Tsujimura looked at Isaac, who seemed very busy, with some embarrassment.

"what happened?"

Do you remember what we were required to do in this lesson?

"Of course I know, baking cookies is something I'm good at."

"Then why did you take out the beef and cheese?!"

"Make pizza."

Have you forgotten our topic for today?

"Pizza is still a pizza, it's just a bit thicker," Isaac said nonchalantly.

"You're here to cause trouble, aren't you!"

“Well, making pizza seems a bit too much trouble, and I just had it last night and don’t want to eat it again.” Isaac nodded.

"Then..."

"Let's make beef stew in Burgundy." Isaac pulled out a bottle of red wine from somewhere.

"Stop!!"

……

Unlike the chaotic situation in Isaac's group, Ayana's group cooperated very well.

Yuko Takishima distributed each task reasonably among the team members, and everyone had their own things to do.

Cai Cai was using a whisk to mix flour and eggs.

"Fujisawa-kun, it seems like the cookies you made this time can be taken home."

Kubota Emi, who was standing nearby, struck up a conversation with her.

"Ah."

Ayana simply gave a faint "hmm".

In the past, she would be overjoyed if someone took the initiative to ask her to join a group, and she would be more than willing to answer any questions that came up in conversation.

But now... she only has that one attitude towards everyone except Isaac.

“You can give it away,” Emi said with a smile, “like to Satomi or someone else.”

Ayana's hand suddenly paused, and her face turned slightly red.

"Rentaro and I are just..."

At that moment, Tsukamoto Miho, who was standing in front of her, suddenly spoke up: "If you're not going to see me off, how about I go instead?"

These words shocked everyone in the group.

Ayana lowered her head and asked, "Are you kidding me?"

No, that's not it.

"Is that so? But I can handle this myself, so you don't need to worry about it."

For a moment, there seemed to be a hint of tension between the two former friends.

"Um...please don't fight, okay?" Kubota Emi said with a wry smile.

Miho Tsukamoto continued with her work, as for Ayana...

She noticed a kitchen knife from the home economics classroom beside her, its cold blade reflecting her equally cold face.