Chapter 428: You Are a Vampire, How Can That Be the Same?

Of course.

This was mainly thanks to the fact that the learning method for the 'Dark Witch Smoke' skill was far too familiar.

It felt like they had seen it somewhere before, but they weren't entirely sure.

"Did you guys forget the magic theory that Professor Samael brought all the way to the competition venue during the tournament?"

"You mean that set of theories capable of independently researching magic?"

After someone's reminder, the crowd suddenly saw the light, but in that case...

"Doesn't that mean the Clan Leader has already mastered this set of theories and put it to use?"

"That's right."

"It really is!"

The boss...

At first glance, those using this kind of address were basically the study gods of the Witch Coven.

Since even she hadn't mastered it yet, one could imagine how thorough Lan Qingyou's research into this set of theories was.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to create such a magic spell.

The most important thing was that she hadn't had it much longer than they did—at most, just a little over half a day.

After the first day of the competition ended and they returned, this theory was uploaded to the group chat for everyone to reference and study.

This... somewhat struck a blow to these top students and study gods.

Just as the witches in the Tea Party were still secretly rejoicing over this magic spell and starting to learn it one after another, these top students and study gods had already skipped past this stage.

After all, the correct answer was right in front of them. Something like 'Dark Witch Smoke' could be learned just by looking at it.

What they needed to do now was to study Samael's set of theories.

Thus, a bizarre phenomenon occurred.

It should have been a festive and joyous first day of the New Year, but only those transmigrators in Typhon City were celebrating.

The witches, meanwhile, were basically all studying new knowledge or magic.

But if you asked who suffered the most, it definitely had to be Professor Samael.

He originally thought that today was the first day of the New Year, so last night he had prepared some celebratory food early on. He had even meticulously prepared a bottle of Riesling brand wine, planning to reward himself.

As a result, early in the morning, before he even had time to wash his face and brush his teeth, he was dragged to the academy to teach by the surging crowd of witches.

Bewildered, it wasn't until he arrived at the academy and saw the overcrowded lecture hall that he understood the ins and outs of the situation.

"Really... you witches love research even more than the demons do."

"However, since we're here to learn, please have all students present take off your hats, and try not to block the classmates behind you."

After complaining, Samael began the first public lecture of the New Year.

Lan Qingyou had wanted to create this gift early on, especially after obtaining Samael's magic theory.

After all, the 'Dark Witch Smoke' magic spell couldn't be copied onto a magic scroll, yet it was extremely practical.

However, progress was delayed by a series of subsequent events.

It wasn't until yesterday, when Susie reminded her that the New Year was approaching, that she forced out a day's time to research this magic spell.

Moreover, considering that it lacked offensive power and could only block line of sight rather than attacks, Lan Qingyou graded this magic spell as C-rank.

"Then, it's about time to go celebrate."

After splashing her face with cold water to wake herself up, Lan Qingyou, who hadn't slept all night, walked out of the Sanctuary.

However, for reasons known to all, where were the witches to celebrate with her now?

The folks she saw hanging lanterns yesterday had also vanished today. Even some things that hadn't been hung up yet were just left sitting next to the Grand Alchemy Workshop.

Only the Roosting Giant Tree, looking like a Christmas tree, remained.

...

These guys...

Lan Qingyou's mouth twitched a few times. Although the forced domestication ability of the Roosting Giant Tree had significantly lowered the threat level and aggressiveness of these flying magical creatures...

With you all being so arrogant, wouldn't the 'big brothers' up there have any objections?

Watching the magical creatures flying back and forth to forage from time to time, Lan Qingyou suddenly felt that these little guys were actually quite cute.

If you ask where they were cute, it was naturally because they could bring long-term benefits to the entire Witch race.

After all, academic research was very expensive and required one sucker after another.

Of course, besides this, there was also an important reason.

That was, these little guys rarely chirped or made a racket. They were so well-behaved that it was somewhat unexpected even for Lan Qingyou, who had already soundproofed the Sanctuary.

As for their food...

To be honest, every single one of those creatures on the Roosting Giant Tree, including the Mountain Blue Birds that Alice called cute, was carnivorous.

But the larger the flying magical creature, the less frequently it needed to eat.

After all, they primarily replenished the energy their bodies required through the mana in their food.

Fortunately, the Forsaken Territory hadn't stopped spawning magical creatures, so at least these little guys wouldn't go hungry.

"But where did all these guys go?"

Lan Qingyou frowned slightly and looked around, finding that not a single witch was present. Even in the Sanctuary cluster to the southeast, there were hardly any people.

Logically speaking, on such an important day, Diana would at least send someone to take her somewhere to deliver a congratulatory speech or something.

After all, that fellow was truly capable of doing such a thing.

But now, no one was around, which actually made Lan Qingyou feel it was strange.

Taking out her cards, Lan Qingyou intended to see what was going on, only to witness a storm of studying.

Whether it was the witches of the Tea Party, the witches of the Witch Coven, or the witches in the management group...

Every single one of them was either learning the Dark Witch Smoke magic spell or in the grand lecture hall of the Witch Academy learning the foundational theories of magic passionately taught by Professor Samael.

A nationwide learning campaign, and only I am excluded?

Fine, fine, fine.

You guys really know how to play.

Adhering to the principle of "as long as you don't study yourself to death, keep studying to the death," Lan Qingyou entered the Tarot Manor group channel, wanting to find some paper to enrich herself.

As a result, as soon as she clicked in, she saw someone tagging her.

The High Priestess: "@Tower, it's the New Year this year. Do you want to come for a dinner gathering? We already have quite a few people here [Picture]."

Lan Qingyou took a look. Besides The High Priestess, The Empress, The Wheel of Fortune, The Sun, The Moon, The Star, Judgement, and The Magician were all in the picture.

It was essentially a manor team-building event.

And the background was Gu Xiaobei's Joy Restaurant.

Tower: "Don't you guys have to spend the holiday with your subordinates?"

The Star: "The subordinates all have their own things to do. Where would they find the time for a New Year?"

The Moon: "It's more accurate to say that aside from a place like your Typhon City with a protective shield, who would dare to sing and dance? Even adventurer cities with safe zones wouldn't dare to be so wild."

The High Priestess: "Nonsense. There's none of that on my side. Everyone is still diligently running dungeons and grinding for drops."

The Moon: "You're a vampire, how can that be the same?"