Chapter 1792

The incident of a demon breaking into the Holy Sanctuary caused a huge uproar.

Although it was to maintain the Holy Sanctuary's status in the magic world, the external propaganda claimed that the students of Vespa Academy, together with their mages, slaughtered the demon in the prison ruins.

But there were hardly any secrets about the demon; even before it flew toward the Holy Sanctuary, many magic organizations had sent Shadow-seeking Sprites to record it, and the true facts have spread throughout the magic world.

Vespa Comprehensive Magic Academy, as the top magic academy, supposedly consolidated its status because of this incident, and it's said that Ms. Elianna was so happy she slept for three days straight.

But immediately after came the latest supplementary school rule: forbidding the utterance of "Urgent as law" in public places.

And Jin Chen and Laisuo were each awarded one hundred credits.

According to roommate Laisuo, after learning the new rule, the party involved Jin Chen beat up the Flying Book Spirit, then opened the dorm window and shouted "Urgent as law" three times toward outside, successfully scaring those downstairs so they didn't dare open their windows for days.

Jin Chen, who successfully slaughtered the demon, thus became instantly famous within the academy, his popularity even faintly surpassing that of the former Aliya—Aliya, who had been confirmed as an unaffiliated mage, was permanently expelled by the academy, and those who once admired or followed him burned sage for a whole day in the dormitory, not knowing if it could dispel bad luck.

Upon returning to the academy, Laisuo felt an unprecedented ease, as if all his burdens had been lifted, allowing him to fully devote himself to experiences previously impossible.

Laisuo cherishes his life here, whether it concerns the courses or Jin Chen.

But he and Jin Chen are equally famous, and his identity as a dark mage means that almost every class, he is surrounded by students from various departments.

This made Laisuo suffer greatly, yet strangely he gradually adapted to it.

Before the Spellcraft class that day.

Laisuo had Jin Chen go to the classroom first, and when questioned, he only said he was going to the Uli Newsstand to buy the latest magic newspaper.

After more than ten minutes, Laisuo arrived outside the classroom, again noticing that three people a few meters away occasionally glanced at him; he sighed slightly, pulled his hood, intending to leave quickly.

"Laisuo, please wait a moment!"

A blue‑haired boy called out to Laisuo, chasing after him with two friends, his big, watery eyes full of anticipation.

"My name is Bluem; I'll be in the Spellcraft class with you—could you do me a favor?"

Laisuo wasn't used to such enthusiasm; he stepped back half a step, his bewildered red eyes fixed on Bluem, tilting his head slightly, his voice low.

"What favor?"

"Please help me deliver this letter to Jin Chen."

Bluem handed over a love letter with a blue rose attached, as well as an invitation, to Laisuo's eyes, his cheeks flushed with excitement.

"This is an invitation from the Leopold family, plus my confession letter."

Laisuo: "……"

The Leopold family—even dark mages who have been isolated since childhood have heard of that name.

The entire family are pure water mages, skilled in ancient mysterious spells, and they are one of the royal family's attendant nobles, second only to Delian's Cresen family.

Laisuo felt uneasy and didn't want to accept the letter, but… he also felt he couldn't decide for Jin Chen; the Leopold family's friendly invitation is an opportunity no mage can refuse.

He took the envelope, then glanced at the proud yet cute Bluem, quickly walking past them and leaving.

"……How rude of you." Bluem's friend was very surprised.

Another friend asked: "Bluem, why don't you go to the classroom and hand it to Jin Chen yourself?"

Bluem clapped his hands elegantly, laughing happily: "This Laisuo classmate has a very good relationship with Jin Chen."

His father wants to recruit Jin Chen into the family, so naturally he must cut off ties with dark mages.

"So that's how it is."

The friend flattered: "Now, recalling the footage recorded by the Shadow-seeking Sprite, everyone thinks Jin Chen and you are a perfect match!"

Even the most talented Grand Prince Your Highness completely lacks the ability to slay a demon alone.

Bluem revealed a confident smile of certain victory, lightly walking toward the classroom: "Of course."

Inside the classroom.

Jin Chen fiddled with the training wand to be used later—this differs from each mage's destined wand, used only for classroom instruction.

Jin Chen tried to combine Chinese Sorcery with spells, but after blowing up three of them he gave up, taking the fourth under the complex gazes of others.

Then came the sullen Laisuo, low pressure weighing on him; Jin Chen frowned, pulled Laisuo toward the door to avoid the classmates' gazes.

"What's wrong? Even holding the magic newspaper can make you unhappy?"

"This…"

Laisuo spoke softly, his voice actually a hoarse tremor.

Jin Chen's expression changed; before he could finish speaking, he reached out and lifted Laisuo's chin.

As expected, he turned into that pitiful little bunny again, his moist eye corners inexplicably tugging at the heart.

Laisuo turned his head aside, avoiding, without any falsehood, repeating Bluem's original words verbatim.

But he omitted the confession letter part.

Laisuo threw away the confession letter, keeping only the invitation.

He certainly wouldn't help someone else confess.

Jin Chen was a bit amused, as if he were asking for trouble.

"Why should I accept it for you?" Jin Chen asked patiently, ruffling Laisuo's hair.

"Leopold…"

Laisuo lowered his eyelids, not daring to look at him.

"But…" Jin Chen drew out his tone, gazing curiously at Laisuo's somewhat guilty red eyes: "It's just an invitation—why are you so upset?"

"But..." Jin Chen drew out his tone, curiously gazing at the somewhat guilty red eyes, "It's just an invitation letter, why are you so upset?"

Laisuo confirmed that Jin Chen didn't want to join that family; his guilt lessened a bit, and a nasty wicked thought welled up.

"I'm not upset."

Laisuo rubbed Jin Chen's shoulder, pressing his forehead, and said.

Jin Chen pinched Laisuo's chin and kissed him again.

Laisuo was frightened and wanted to push him away.

Usually in the dormitory…… a little fooling around would be fine, but this is outside the classroom—any classmate who steps out will see it!

The moment his fingers rested on Jin Chen's shoulder, he happened to see Bulumu walking up from behind.

Laisuo's eyes flickered; he gripped Jin Chen's clothes, submitted to the kiss obediently, and even leaned into his embrace.

Jin Chen chuckled, tightened his hold on the slender waist, and murmured against his lips, "Is this a declaration of sovereignty?"

Laisuo's ear tips flushed red; he buried his face, nuzzling into Jin Chen's embrace, "... Don't talk nonsense."

Bulumu's steps halted; he took in this intimate scene fully, his eyes wide with shock.

He had thought this black mage, whose identity was unclear, harbored affection for Jin Chen, but he never imagined they were already like this.

Bulumu's gaze lingered; even if Jin Chen were slow, he'd notice—he ushered Laisuo inside, his slightly sharp glance sweeping back with a veiled warning.