Chapter 1778: Magic Academy's Eastern Exchange Student 09

Jin Chen poked Laisuo's tense shoulders, "Why aren't you speaking? Are you hurt?"

"No."

"Laisuo just isn't used to not having a cloak."

"What's more, right after using dark magic, he bumped into his new roommate."

"Any one of those things alone could keep him tense all night."

Jin Chen saw that and ruffled his hair again, "Don't be nervous, I know you're a dark mage."

Laisuo took a deep breath; the bloodthirsty, fierce red eyes from just moments ago turned bewildered as he lifted his head to look at Jin Chen, tilting it slightly in confusion.

"You already knew, so why?"

"Why, knowing he's a dark mage, would you come over to befriend him and even apply to share the same dorm?"

"Because I'm not afraid."

Jin Chen explained while continuing to soothe him, enjoying the stroking, his peach-blossom eyes curving up.

"Laisuo, you're so cute—there's nothing for me to be afraid of."

"……" Then you should be a little afraid.

Laisuo awkwardly lowered his head to avoid it, his ears heating up, "Don't touch…"

"No one has ever touched his head like this before; it's strange."

Laisuo couldn't describe the feeling, but ripples spread in his heart, making him unconsciously want to suppress this inexplicable undulation.

"Don't worry, I'll keep it secret for you." Jin Chen nodded, promising.

"Oh, thank you." Laisuo replied softly.

"There's no way not to believe it now; he's too exhausted, lacking the magic power to keep fighting someone as formidable as Jin Chen."

"Even if it's exposed later……"

Laisuo's eyes dimmed; anyway, he had already found the thief, and even though it's a pity he can't continue studying, returning to the Rear Forest to live gives him a chance to take revenge.

"Why did you come here?" Laisuo asked curiously, his gaze toward Jin Chen gaining a hint of scrutiny.

He didn't want to hear an answer like stalking.

Jin Chen glanced around, then said seriously, "I'm here to cultivate."

Laisuo obviously didn't believe it.

Jin Chen walked forward with him, slinging an arm around Laisuo's shoulder and saying leisurely, "We cultivate by drawing on the spiritual energy of heaven and earth; this place has mountains, trees, and water—perfect for cultivation."

Laisuo still wasn't fully convinced, but what he heard sounded reasonable.

They sighed, advising, "Don't come this deep in the future; it's dangerous."

Laisuo is still young, and year-round he wears a black cloak that blocks out the sun, only reaching Jin Chen's neck height; when he speaks seriously and looks up, he appears especially well-behaved.

Jin Chen couldn't resist ruffling his head again, "You've faced plenty of danger too—coming to fight without sleep, aren't you tired?"

Laisuo pressed his lips together and lowered his eyelids.

Very tired.

At that moment, Laisuo suddenly didn't resist this soothing at all.

Because he had never felt it before.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +5, total 7!】

"Alright, shall we go back to the dorm to sleep?" Jin Chen asked.

"……I still have something to do."

Laisuo stopped his steps, searching for the Little Witch's figure.

"We agreed to give the raw materials—where is she?"

"Hey, Heiwu Xiaozi! Did you guys chase him off?"

The Little Witch didn't notice the nice atmosphere at all, her grayish dress covered in fuzzy grass; she hopped a few times, excitedly saying, "Awesome! I keep my word—come with me to the cave to get breadcrumbs and little magic beast meat."

——

Inside the cramped cave.

The Little Witch was very generous, cutting three chunks of hard, moldy bread and pulling out two pieces of black meat from a jar who-knows-how-long sealed, wrapping them in a tablecloth and tossing them to Laisuo.

Jin Chen looked curious: "Is this also used to make magic potions?"

Laisuo carefully placed the bundle into his magic bag, "Exactly, it's very precious—only witches know how to make poisonous bread."

Jin Chen actually wanted to ask Laisuo why he sneaked out to make deadly magic potions, but it was obviously not the right time tonight.

Thus Jin Chen continued to be silent, watching him and the Little Witch interact.

Oh right! I just made a bunch of rat jerky—it's delicious, here, have some!

The Little Witch grabbed a handful of dried meat from the drawer.

Laisuo blinked, then slowly turned his gaze to Jin Chen.

Jin Chen: "……"

What the heck! Rat jerky?!

Can I eat this even though I'm not a witch?

Stay calm—it might hurt my wife's self-esteem.

They took a deep breath, "Thank you."

Laisuo couldn't help curling his lips, seeming to see through Jin Chen's thoughts, and whispered, "Actually, I don't like this either."

Jin Chen immediately put the dried meat down.

Then that's good.

The Little Witch chewed with gusto, hopped onto the table, and swung her legs.

That's, the Black Mist Kid loves eating poisonous snakes; I just don't like that stuff—soft and limp, no chew!

Jin Chen: "……"

Well, my wife likes what she likes—let her eat what she wants.

Anyway, it won't upset the stomach.

Laisuo's smile faded, his thick, long lashes fluttered, and feeling a bit at a loss, he averted his gaze.

Jin Chen lightly placed a hand on his shoulder and said earnestly, "Hide your food well; if dorm supervisor Ms. Marya sees it, she'll fly into a rage."

Laisuo suddenly lifted his eyes to look at him, his gaze brightened, and he nodded firmly.

"Mm!"

【Detected Villain Blackening Value -3, total 67!】

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +5, total 12!】

After returning to the dormitory, Laisuo asked Jin Chen about the gift requirements.

"Can I have the crystal magic potion from Green Wild?"

Jin Chen sank onto the sofa, yawned from tiredness, and leaned back lazily, saying, "Not a bad name; what does it do?"

Laisuo silently uttered two words: "Calm the mind and aid sleep."

After two seconds of silent reaction, Jin Chen snorted and laughed, "Do you think I'm bothering you at night?"

Laisuo's gaze drifted here and there, he just didn't dare look at Jin Chen; the answer was obvious.

"You heartless little thing."

Jin Chen stretched, got up to return to his room, and as he passed Laisuo he tapped his head, saying, "Got it—I won't bother you at night unless necessary."

Laisuo looked up at him with his small face and said, "Thanks."

Classmate Jin Chen really is a good person; Laisuo felt convinced once again.

He wondered oddly, and found he no longer objected to dorm life.

This really is good news.