Chapter 5

But this time there were no restrictions, and the success rate was 100%.

Zhao Chi had no other choice; he immediately clicked confirm.

The first talent was directly altered:

【Talent】Female Scholar

【Grade】C-grade, growable

【Effect】1. When using skills on friendly females, effect +20%. For every 1 point of Appearance the target has, effect increases by an additional +5%.

【Effect】2. When using skills on friendly members of the opposite sex, for every 1 point of Appearance, effect +5%.

Grade rose from E-grade to C-grade.

Two grades jumped at once.

After all, the negative effect of this talent had disappeared.

And it gained an additional positive effect, merging with the original into one.

There was nothing to hesitate about.

He chose this talent directly.

A prompt came from the system:

【You have obtained the initial talent "Female Scholar"】

This was the initial talent.

It seemed that from now on, he would not only need to recruit female soldier subordinates, but even more so female subordinates with high Appearance.

But high-Appearance females seemed to be scarce in any world.

Fortunately, this talent no longer had any negative effects.

Even without high-Appearance female soldiers, other troop types could still be put to use.

The talent awakening was complete.

Only now did Zhao Chi raise his head to look around.

The surrounding discussion had quieted considerably; everyone was staring ahead.

He saw the principal, Liao Zheng, approaching.

He cleared his throat, then said to the students: "Alright, everyone quiet down."

The students quickly fell silent.

Principal Liao Zheng continued:

"Students, regardless of the results, what has happened has happened.

"Students with good talents, don't be proud.

"Students who didn't awaken, don't be discouraged — there's still a chance.

"Next, we will be distributing the 'World Stones.'

"As you all know, World Stones don't come easily — they were fought for with the lives of our predecessors.

"We can't compare to the nobility; each of you will only receive one World Stone, so you must cherish it.

"Manage your territory well, don't slack off, and absolutely don't waste this one-week holiday.

"When school starts, there will be a first test.

"The entire grade will participate.

"The higher your ranking, the richer the rewards the school gives — you must seize this opportunity.

"Today the school will additionally distribute one 'Heroic Soul.'

"Please choose a Heroic Soul suited to yourself based on your talent and actual situation.

"All your various information is private.

"Don't reveal it lightly.

"The school also won't casually ask you to provide detailed information.

"We will only monitor your battles and evaluate your territories.

"This is also for more targeted training.

"In future battles, it will also allow us to match you with suitable enemies.

"Alright, the Banzhu instructors of each class may now distribute the 'World Stones' and 'Heroic Souls.'"

No sooner had he finished speaking.

The previously quiet students erupted in cheers.

This moment had finally arrived.

The Banzhu instructors became the targets surrounded by the students.

"Class 2, line up! Don't make a mess."

"Don't push forward, Class 3 don't bunch up — everyone gets one."

"Class 7, form two lines; I'll distribute them one by one!"

The students waited excitedly.

Zhao Chi was a student of Class 4.

Class 4's Banzhu instructor was Li Ruanyu, who specialized in teaching sewing.

Whether in figure or looks, she could dominate the entire Lord Academy.

Today she was dressed very formally.

Silk stockings, high heels, a short skirt, and a black waist-cinched uniform — the standard attire of a female instructor.

The gazes of the surrounding male students were all drawn to her.

Quite a few students cast envious glances at Class 4's students.

Li Ruanyu patted a student who had not awakened a talent.

"Keep these safe, don't be discouraged. You must work hard over the break — you still have a chance."

"Sigh, I understand. Thank you, Instructor Li."

"No need to thank me. Keep it up."

Li Ruanyu continued walking further back.

Soon, she arrived beside Zhao Chi.

Zhao Chi only felt a fresh floral fragrance surround him.

Li Ruanyu asked with a smile: "How is it? Are you satisfied with the result?"

Zhao Chi nodded: "Satisfied."

Li Ruanyu nodded: "That's good. What type of starting hero do you want?"

Zhao Chi hesitated: "I want a female hero, and a very good-looking female hero."

Once those words came out, the atmosphere changed.

The surrounding students, who had all been watching Li Ruanyu, now turned their gazes toward Zhao Chi.

"He… what does he want to do?"

"No idea. Is he trying to get Instructor Li's attention?"

"Using his own future to get her attention? Is something wrong with his brain?"

"He's Zhao Chi — his brain was never right to begin with, he's really slow-witted."

"Don't say that. After all, he's a twenty-year-old young man, it's understandable."

"Yeah… I also want a good-looking female hero."

"Then you go ahead and pick one too."

"Forget it…"

Li Ruanyu's delicate brows furrowed slightly.

Her rosy lips pressed together.

Then she said seriously: "Zhao Chi, the starting hero is very important. You mustn't just pick based on your own whims. It has to match your talent and strengths — only then can it help you develop better."

Zhao Chi nodded: "I understand. A female — and a beautiful female hero — that matches my actual situation."

Li Ruanyu sighed: "Fine. But among the Heroic Souls there's no category limited to good-looking ones, only one limited to females. So I'll give you this one — receive it through the system."

The system sent a prompt:

【Li Ruanyu has sent you a trade request. Accept?】

Accept!