Chapter 1793: The Magic Academy's Eastern Exchange Student 24

In spellcasting class, Blum seemed somewhat uneasy.

His interest in Jin Chen was one thing, but more importantly his father's order; after the news of slaughtering demons spread, many families grew restless, and they had to recruit Jin Chen as soon as possible.

The spellcasting class instructor was teaching a new incantation; practical lessons were never easy to zone out in, for one would incur the punishment of this strict Mr.

"Student Blum, may I ask what you are pondering?"

Mr. Jeffrey the stern instructor put away his wand and gazed over with an expressionless look,

Blum jumped in fright, immediately snapped back to attention, and said, "Sorry, Mr. Jeffrey."

Jeffrey withdrew his gaze and announced the start of free practice.

Blum practically walked straight over to Jin Chen, putting on a cute smile.

"I just missed the lesson on the new spell; could Jin Chen please teach me again?"

Jin Chen felt odd, and raised his magic wand that had been broken for the fourth time, saying, "I think it's unnecessary."

Blum choked slightly, changed the subject, saying, "My father's invitation—you'll come, right?"

Jin Chen looked at Blum thoughtfully and said, "You're just... Oliver..."

Hearing the pause, Laisuo whispered a reminder, "It's Leopold."

Blum: "..."

Jin Chen returned the invitation, making his words very clear.

"I don't want to join your family,"

Blum, anxious to say more, suddenly found his mouth shut and couldn't open it.

Silencing Magic!

"Hmph."

Laisuo put down his wand, grabbed Jin Chen without looking back, and dragged him elsewhere to practice.

"Mm!"

Blum glared at Laisuo in anger.

The classroom was filled with the chanting of spells when a terribly untimely loud bang suddenly rang out.

The practicing students were all startled, at a loss what to do.

"What was that sound?" Jeffrey walked out of the classroom to check.

At the same time, the soft, cute voice of the transmission spirit echoed throughout the academy.

"Alert! Alert! Vile Fila people have intruded! Immediately go on guard!"

"Heavens! Fila people!"

The elementary department students who had just learned the magic history lesson were not unfamiliar with this.

"The demons' guardian race! Vile Fila people! How could they break into the academy?"

"I want to go home... this is too scary!" a student cried.

Jeffrey casually cast Silent Magic and sternly said, "All students, do not wander about freely in the classroom!"

Having said that, he immediately flew toward the academy's main gate.

Jin Chen threw away his fifth broken wand and completely gave up using it.

"Fila people, it is said they are short, stout, and plump, guardians of demons, but the elf race does not acknowledge their identity."

Laisuo whispered an explanation to Jin Chen, then added, "There used to be an elderly Fila person in the rear forest, who looked very... ugly."

Laisuo then recalled it and shuddered his shoulders.

"Really that ugly?" Jin Chen asked curiously.

Laisuo nodded seriously.

"Ugly folks aren't worth a glance; the ridiculously ugly ones are worth checking out."

Jin Chen said, "Come on, let's go see the commotion."

Laisuo wanted to say something but held back, yet obediently followed.

He merely felt it a shame that there weren't many deductible credits.

——

"Quite a fellow."

Jin Chen did not join the instructors' battle against the Fila people; he pulled Laisuo to crouch on the academy wall and watch.

"Really ugly," Jin Chen remarked.

Estimated height under 1.5 meters, but sideways all that could be seen was a round, bulging belly that looked about to burst.

Covered in neither fur nor clothing, every pore constantly oozed enough foul-smelling thick green grease to pollute the air, along with melting, vortex-like features and sharp cries.

After a few glances, Jin Chen decisively grabbed Laisuo and prepared to retreat.

"Just looking at this a few more times could make you lose weight."

"This is enough to make you vomit wildly!"

Laisuo hastily covered his mouth, saying, "Their hearing is very good..."

Before he could finish speaking, two Fila people had already charged over.

"No problem, just burn them."

Jin Chen pulled his hand free, gripped it, stood on the wall, and threw several fire sigils.

Laisuo was not idle either; the Death Forbidden Curse entwined them in place, forcing them to endure the fire baptism.

Instantly the burning flames spread, the Fila people's cries grew sharper, and Jin Chen threw another explosion sigil, clapped his hands over his ears, and turned to run.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The Fila people who tried to chase them ended up dead beyond death.

Killed two Fila people, half the wall collapsed, and four large pits appeared on the ground.

The instructors who noticed the scene only saw the backs of two fleeing youths.

No wonder the Holy Hall could be destroyed like that.

Professor Jeffrey snapped, "Jin Chen and Laisuo lose ten credits!"

Although the Fila people's invasion was swift, they weren't strong without relying on the demons' own power; the teachers quickly dealt with them collectively, and the only loss was the few pits blown up by Jin Chen.

That day's school regulations added: No littering yellow talismans inside the academy!

Jin Chen: '...'

——

The next day, Ms. Elrianna received a flying message and learned that the Fila people had indiscriminately invaded the six major magic academies spread across Western Europe.

The disguise of unaffiliated mages, the reappearance of the Fila people, and a demon escaping the seal all reveal how perilous the magical seal has become.

The gloom hanging over the academy had not yet lifted when another piece of bad news arrived.

The Library Prophecy Spirit, which had not awakened for nearly a century, suddenly stirred on an ordinary morning and proclaimed:

Within three months, a crisis greater than the demon race's collective emergence will descend.

Only the teachers could hear the spirit's prophecy; that day the school suspended classes, and Elrianna, together with the other deans, summoned all the teachers from the six magic academies for a meeting, in which the Holy Hall participated.

Immediately afterward, the Dean's flying message announced: effective today, Vespa Comprehensive Magic Academy will suspend all club activities and replace every course with magic attack and defense classes.

The goblin's shop was also refurbished, its merchandise switched entirely to defensive magic items.

These changes put pressure on the three department-level students, but they had no choice but to adapt as quickly as possible—this is exactly why they came to study magic.

Magic attack class, in the small grove behind the school.

Professor Jeffrey and Professor Luna co-taught the class, and the practical lesson's safety required extra safeguards.

After all, the current curriculum differs from before.

"Today's lesson is to counter the Gugu Beast."

Jeffrey remained stern, tapping the iron cage holding ten Gugu Beasts, and said, "These magic beasts come from the Sealed World; they are attendants of the demon clan, extremely ferocious and widespread."

Professor Luna sighed, "I'm sorry, kids, this was supposed to be an advanced division practical course, but the situation is now extremely dangerous—please exert all your strength."

All the students stood ready, gripping their wands tightly while repeatedly recalling the spells and attack ranges in their minds.

Jin Chen, slacking off, gave Laisuo a puzzled look and asked, "Hungry?"

"Not hungry."

Laisuo sucked in a breath, leaned close to Jin Chen's ear, and whispered, "I've caught this kind of magic beast in the back forest before—its meat is even more delicious than poisonous snake."

Jin Chen: '...'

He looked at the innocent-blinking Laisuo, pinched her cheek, and said, "You're the real poison."

Laisuo took it as a compliment and gave a sweet smile.

"Can I go hunt in the back forest tonight? You've forbidden me for five days, but the little witch said the danger there has been lifted."

"Come back before the midnight bird cries." Jin Chen compromised.

"Good!"

Laisuo nodded excitedly and affectionately rubbed against Jin Chen's shoulder.

"Next up are Jin Chen, Laisuo, Blum… and seven students will begin your training."

Jeffrey recaptured the lightly wounded Gugu Beast and praised a batch of students.

Jin Chen stepped forward, flicked his hand in the air, and two talisman papers appeared between his fingers.

Professor Luna smiled and said, "Jin Chen, please follow the school rules—save your talent for fighting demons."

For the student who tore apart demons, Luna had to impose a different set of demands.

Jin Chen: '... Heh.'

Targeting my heh.