Chen Rui's first impression of the Starlight Academy was that it was majestic. Just the simple and unadorned gate alone was tens of meters wide. A person standing in it seemed extremely small. Even a giant dragon could pass through it easily.
There was a layer of translucent material in the middle of the gate. It was impossible to see what was behind it clearly. It should be some kind of visual interference magic to prevent people from spying on them.
There were several large magic statues arranged neatly on the gate. They were very eye-catching, and their bodies were engraved with strange patterns. According to Fitz, these statues were mageweath guards. They were very powerful, and anyone who dared to trespass into the academy would be attacked by them.
Other than the guards, there was also a group of people dressed as guards. Among them was a skinny man who actually looked familiar to Chen Rui.
Now that he thought about it, back in the elves' posthouse in the Immortal City of Silver Moon, this stupid man had targeted Chen Rui to show off in front of Rambis and a few other female students. In the end, Chen Rui had made a name for himself in the purple forest of Grandmaster Fenoya. Then, he had easily defeated the Saint-tier teacher of the academy by breaking the magic formation. Finally, he had killed the super powerhouse Isyorul in front of all the students, which was equivalent to slapping the faces of these arrogant people.
"Isn't this our useless pharmacist, Fitz?" The stupid man still had that annoying tone.
Fitz did not look at the stupid man. He said to the leading guard, "Captain Raymond, this is my friend, Simon. I want to bring him to meet the teacher to discuss matters related to potions. Please help me register and apply for a temporary pass."
Raymond looked at Chen Rui. Before he could say anything, the stupid man jumped out again, "Captain, these are special times. The law enforcement team has a great responsibility. We must not let anyone of unknown origin enter."
"Captain Raymo, this is related to the important experiment of my teacher, Master Matthews, and I can guarantee that this Sir Simon is definitely not an unknown person."
The stupid man immediately shouted, "What right do you have to guarantee that? You can tell that there's something wrong with this person. He might be plotting something. If this affects the Star Pagoda's Selection Competition, not to mention you, even Master Matthew won't be able to bear the responsibility! "
Chen Rui could tell that there was definitely a feud between the dumbass and Fitz. He was just making use of this opportunity to make a fuss.
"Neil!" Fitz couldn't take it anymore and shouted, "The Law Enforcement Squad is an important force to maintain order and discipline in the academy. It's not something you can rely on to avenge your personal grudges. What you're doing will only make Rowling despise you even more!"
The dumbass Neil sneered. "I'm just doing my job. If you're not satisfied, you can complain to your teacher and let him complain to the school administration! If you insist on bringing this person in, then I will execute the law enforcement team's authority and lock you up! "
As soon as he said that, not only did Fitz look angry, but even Reimer frowned. Although Neil's aunt, Bilia, was the deputy head of the school administration, Neil was just a member of the law enforcement team, and Reimer was the captain.
"You're called Neil?" Chen Rui interrupted this boring dispute and took out something. "No matter what prominent background you have, anyone who deliberately blasphemes the light will be severely punished. As a Knight of Light, I will temporarily hold you accountable for maliciously attacking the members of the church. I just want to ask, can I, a Knight of Light of 'unknown origin and conspiring', go in with my friend Fitz? "
The eyes of the law enforcement team fell on the badge that was emitting a white light in Chen Rui's hand. This was indeed the badge that represented the Knight of Light. Only a Knight of Light candidate who had passed the official assessment was qualified to have it. Except for the Knight himself, ordinary people could not trigger the white light that proved their identity.
Neil's face suddenly became quite ugly. The Knight of Light itself was nothing, but the Church of Light that it represented was a behemoth that all empires and kingdoms had to look up to.
The Church of Light had been very active recently. They often sent out the adjudicators to arrest heretics and execute them by burning at the stake. It was quite unwise to provoke the Church of Light at this time, even if his father was the governor of Starlight Kingdom's Jade Star City.
"I'm sorry, Sir Simon." Raymond glared at Neil and nodded to Chen Rui. A fluorescent light appeared in his hand, and he quickly registered on a metal plate. "It was just a misunderstanding. This is your temporary pass. Please accept it and hand it to the guard at the door when you come out later."
"Thank you very much." Chen Rui smiled slightly and took the pass. The Knight of Light badge was obtained by Eliza when he was in the Holy Mountain of Light. It could be said to be genuine. In fact, he still had a Holy Light Guardian Knight badge that was personally given by Saint Udora. If he took it out, it would scare that idiot. Unfortunately, that thing could not be easily shown off, because there might be thousands of Knights of Light named Simon, but there was only one Holy Light Guardian Knight named Simon — the guy who caused havoc in the Holy Mountain, destroyed the holy tree, and was listed as the number one "wanted criminal" within the Church.
Fitz looked at Chen Rui in surprise and walked forward. In a flash of light, he had already disappeared. Chen Rui hesitated for a moment, but he also followed. When he passed through the translucent "door", the metal plate emitted a strange light. He only felt that his body was wrapped in a cool feeling, and he had already passed through the door without any hindrance.
After passing through the door, Chen Rui felt that his vision was bright, and he seemed to be suddenly enlightened.
Spacious avenues, green trees, tall buildings, exquisite statues, men and women shuttling back and forth … This familiar scene and atmosphere made Chen Rui have the illusion of returning to his university days.
Fitz sighed. "Sir Simon, I didn't expect you to be from the Church."
"You seem to have some misunderstanding about the Church?"
"It's not me, it's my teacher, Master Matthews." Fitz smiled bitterly. "Teacher's sister's family died mysteriously back then, and it was said that the cause of death was related to the Church. Teacher had once made some kind of oath with his surname … If it's possible later, please don't …"
Chen Rui had a good impression of this young man. He smiled slightly. "No problem, I'm just an ordinary merchant now."
"Thank you, sir." Fitz bowed again.
After the two of them walked for a while, a clear female voice sounded. "Fitz!"
The person who greeted Fitz was a delicate-looking girl, and there were two other girls beside her. One of them was a beautiful girl with red hair who was also Chen Rui's "acquaintance". Her name was Ariel, and she was very close to Princess Rambis.
"Rowling, I'm back." Fitz smiled and waved at the girl.
From the way Fitz addressed her, it could be seen that this Rowling was the reason why the idiot Neil was hostile to Fitz.
"Have you completed the task that Master Matthews gave you?"
Fitz nodded. "Thanks to the help of this sir … Sir Simon, this is my classmate, Rowling. This is Ariel and Celine."
Ariel's gaze swept past Chen Rui. She frowned slightly, then she relaxed again. Obviously, she didn't care.
Chen Rui knew that this Ariel had a strange spirit talent. She liked to sense the strength of others. When he was in the Immortal Capital of Silver Moon, it was Ariel who sensed his strength, which caused the other boys to want to pick a fight. Now, not only did Chen Rui have the [Breath Holding] and [Camouflage] skills of the Super System, but he also understood a part of the mystery of the Evil Pupil given by Charlie. He could completely hide his strength and breath, including the [Body of Glorious Light]. Even Satan might not be able to see through it, let alone Ariel.
"It's my honor to meet 3 beautiful ladies." Chen Rui looked at Rowling for a while and smiled. "Sir Fitz, is this Ms. Rowling your lover?"
As soon as this sentence was said, Rowling's face immediately turned red. Fitz quickly explained, "Sir Simon misunderstood! Actually, we … "
Just as Fitz explained a few words, Rowling suddenly found an excuse and left with her 2 female companions.
Before leaving, Ariel said to Fitz, "What a hopeless idiot."
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Rowling had a good impression of Fitz, but Fitz was like a block of wood. If this kind of character was in Chen Rui's previous life, he would definitely be labeled as someone who "deserved to be beaten for life".
Fitz watched the 3 women leave and sighed softly. "I'm sorry, Sir Simon. Let's go."
"It seems that you're not completely an idiot." Chen Rui said indifferently, "Why is it? Family background? Identity? "
"Something like that." Fitz smiled bitterly. "Rowling is the daughter of the Minister of Internal Affairs while Neil is the son of the Blue Star City Lord. He's also a member of the school's elite society, the Elite Society. Unless I can become a Master Pharmacist, otherwise, there's no … Alright, let's not talk about this. The pharmacy department is in front. Please remember the previous agreement, sir. "
Master Matthews looked like he was in his 60s. He had deep eye bags and was not in a good state of mind. He looked like a typical pharmacist who was immersed in experiments.
However, when it came to things related to potions, the dispirited master immediately showed surprising vigor. "This dark aura … It's indeed the best Dark Soul Grass! And this fresh Datura leaf, it's hard to imagine that it has such pure power! Fitz, you did well this time! "
"Teacher, according to Sir Simon's request …"
"Blue Glow Grass and seeds, right? No problem! "Master Matthews suddenly thought of something." Wait a minute! The day before yesterday, Bilia from the school's administrative department transferred a considerable amount of Blue Glow Grass and seeds … If we exchange, the quantity might not be enough. "
"It's alright, Master Matthews. Sir Fitz and I are quite congenial. If the quantity is really small, it's not unacceptable." The exchange rate at the academy was much higher than at the magic shop. Moreover, Chen Rui had already obtained a considerable amount of Blue Glow Grass, so he was not demanding.
"That's great! Sir Simon, you're really a kind businessman! " Master Matthews had a good impression of Chen Rui. "How about this, what other materials do you need for exchange? Feel free to mention it. I'll do my best to satisfy you."
Chen Rui was just about to reply when an apprentice came to report, "Lady Bilia from the school's administrative department is here."
"Just in time!" Master Matthews said happily. "There's hope for the Blue Glow Grass now."
Bilia was a tall blonde woman who looked to be in her thirties. She was beautiful and exuded an inviolable and arrogant aura. For some reason, Chen Rui felt that there was a sense of familiarity between this woman's brows, as if he had seen her somewhere before.
Bilia's first sentence was a sharp stab. "Master Matthews, I heard from the law enforcement team that you have a guest from the Church of Light?"
Master Matthews' expression changed immediately. Fitz, who was at the side, saw that he had finally been exposed and lowered his head guiltily.
Chen Rui shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly. "This … Miss Bilia, is there a problem? As a Knight of Light, I've never heard of a rule that prohibits members of the Church from entering the Starlight Academy. In fact, the Church has always maintained a good relationship with the major academies. "
"If you're from the Church, then take your materials and leave!" The one who spoke was Master Matthews. His tone was firm and blunt. "I will never make any transactions with the Church!"
"I see, Master. I understand now." Bilia revealed a cold smile. "This failed transaction should be considered as an act of Fitz using the academy's resources to make a private transaction with an outsider. According to the academy's regulations, this kind of behavior will result in expulsion from the academy at the very least! "
Fitz's face instantly turned pale. He never thought that completing a simple task of purchasing materials from his teacher would result in such a terrifying outcome.
Master Matthews was shocked. If he approved of this transaction, it would be tantamount to going against his oath. If he didn't, then Fitz would be expelled from the academy. He was not a fool. He finally understood Bilia's true motive for coming here. Bilia's nephew, Neil, admired the youngest daughter of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Rowling. If he could marry her, it would further strengthen the family's position in the kingdom. However, Rowling liked Fitz and hated Neil. Bilia wanted to make use of this opportunity to kill Fitz and completely cut off Rowling's hopes.
Was it to go against the vicious oath made with his surname? Or to abandon his disciple, Fitz? Master Matthews clenched his fists and his breathing became heavy.
At this moment, Chen Rui, who had been observing Bilia, spoke, "Speaking of 'private gains', I have an even more important clue to provide. However, I would like to discuss this with Miss Bilia alone. Is that alright? "
An even more important clue? Bilia's eyes lit up and she nodded. "Sure, let's go to the office of the academy administration to discuss."
Looking at the backs of the two leaving, Master Matthews punched the door fiercely. "Damned woman! Damned Church! "
Bilia's office was spacious and bright. When they walked into the office, Chen Rui closed the door. This action made Bilia frown slightly. "Sir Simon, what exactly are you trying to say?"
"Your beauty is truly captivating, Miss Bilia … What an unexpected reunion." Chen Rui revealed a strange smile. "No, perhaps I should call you 'Miss Solange', or … 'Great Deacon'? Although there are some changes in your hair and appearance, you can't hide it from my eyes. "
Bilia had originally thought that this Knight of Light had been blinded by his beauty and was laughing coldly to herself. However, when she heard the second half of the sentence, her expression changed drastically.
Her reaction was very fast, and a strong red light appeared in her hand. Just as she was about to attack, she suddenly felt the entire room darken. A terrifying destructive aura enveloped her, rendering her unable to move. At the same time, the red light in her hand seemed to be swallowed by something and disappeared in an instant.
"You … Who exactly are you?"
"You've forgotten the person sleeping beside you so quickly? My little cutie, what a sad ending. " Chen Rui's face began to change rapidly, changing into another face. His eyes flickered with a faint red light.
Bilia was shocked and blurted out, "It's you!"
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