Han Shuo had been worried that he would be discovered by Duke, but had completely dispelled this worry within a few minutes of arriving at the necromancy major.
The reason was that when Han Shuo had come to the necromancy major, he had seen Carey and Borg cleaning the stone statues on the way. Han Shuo had naturally greeted the two, but Carey and Borg hadn't been able to recognize Han Shuo. Instead, they were at a loss of what to do in fear and trepidation.
When Han Shuo had revealed his identity, Borg and Carey had taken a close look at him before finally recognizing Han Shuo. They then spoke to Han Shuo in an even more fearful manner.
By now, Han Shuo was no longer an errand slave of the necromancy major, but had instead become a student. His status was naturally a level higher than the other two. Add to that the fact that the necromancy major students had purposefully exaggerated Han Shuo's abilities after returning from the Dark Forest, this caused Carey and Borg, who had previously held grudges against Han Shuo, to be even more afraid of Han Shuo. They were deathly afraid that Han Shuo would find trouble with them again.
However, Han Shuo didn't pay attention to the two of them. Instead, he joyfully took out a bronze mirror and looked at himself. Only then did he suddenly discover that his appearance had indeed undergone an earth-shattering transformation compared to a few months ago. His originally small and frail figure had become much taller and more muscular. His delicate face had become much more resolute due to the series of dangerous experiences, and his facial features had also become more angular. He had transformed from the appearance of a half-grown child into a handsome young man.
Since even Borg and Carey, whom he was familiar with, couldn't easily recognize him, Han Shuo was no longer worried about Duke and Erik. Especially after Candide promised to help him take care of the "Shadow Ghost", Han Shuo suddenly relaxed. He didn't continue hiding and openly returned to the necromancy major of the Babylon Academy of Magic and Force.
"Hey, it's Brian. You haven't returned to the academy for a long time. I thought something had happened to you!" Amy from the necromancy major was on her way to the school building when she suddenly cried out in surprise when she saw Han Shuo.
"Hello, Amy." Han Shuo greeted her with a smile and walked with her to the dark major's school building.
When Han Shuo arrived at the door of the necromancy classroom, he couldn't help but stare blankly for a while. Two months ago, he could only stand outside the window with a broom and listen to Jean's lecture while he was cleaning. Who would've thought that not long after, he would become a necromancy major student and have the right to enter this classroom to sit and listen to the lectures with the other students.
"Don't just stand there, the second class is about to start, hurry up and go in!" Seeing Han Shuo standing outside the window in a daze, Amy, who was already at the door, suddenly urged him.
Han Shuo immediately came to his senses and smiled kindly at Amy. He nodded and walked into the classroom. As soon as Han Shuo walked in, the gazes of the students inside all gathered on Han Shuo with a whoosh. Lisa, in particular, had been lazily squinting her eyes in the back row. Her eyes suddenly lit up as she stood up and waved at Han Shuo, "Over here, over here!"
Buck and Bella, as well as a few other students, all looked at Han Shuo with strange gazes and said something in low voices.
"Brian's back. Heh heh, Amy, do you believe that rumor?" Athena suddenly asked Amy in a low voice after she'd invited Amy to sit down.
"I don't really believe it. Master Fanny and Brian, it doesn't look like anything could have happened between them no matter how I look at it! Camilla, that old witch, loves to stir up trouble. Do you dare believe her words? "Amy pouted and shook her head.
"… …"
It wasn't just Amy and Athena. Han Shuo heard all the students discussing him and Fanny as he walked towards Lisa. They spoke with great detail about how Han Shuo had been discovered by Camilla on Fanny's bed that day. It was as if they'd experienced it themselves, and Han Shuo and Fanny had become a couple who'd been caught cheating.
Han Shuo was dumbfounded. He hadn't thought that Camilla would be so talkative, and now all the necromancy major students knew about it. This also meant that the teachers, including Fanny herself, had likely received the news even earlier.
When Han Shuo sat down next to Lisa with a wry smile, Lisa's originally excited expression turned into a censorious one. She first looked up and down Han Shuo's body in surprise, seeming to sigh at Han Shuo's changes. She then said in a cold voice, "Humph. Do you think what they're saying is true? Did something really happen between you and Master Fanny?"
"Lisa, they don't believe me, but don't tell me that even you don't believe me? Even if I'm that kind of person, Master Fanny wouldn't be that kind of person. It's too laughable that someone would actually believe such an absurd thing! "Han Shuo had a wry expression on his face as he explained softly to Lisa.
Lisa exhaled lightly after Han Shuo's words, and her expression eased. However, she still said with some suspicion, "There's no smoke without fire. You ran into Master Fanny's room in the middle of the night. This should be the truth, right? Although that old witch Camilla has a foul mouth, she wouldn't go so far as to slander you without any basis? "
Shrugging his shoulders, Han Shuo said, "I only went to ask Master Fanny a few questions. That old witch is using this as a pretext to make a fuss. It's not like I can shut her mouth. She can say whatever she wants, I don't lose anything anyways!"
"But, this will have a great impact on Master Fanny's reputation. Everyone will surely think that Master Fanny's private life is indiscreet, especially since you're her student. Perhaps the school will even tell her to be mindful of the consequences. "Lisa frowned and reminded Han Shuo.
Han Shuo suddenly came to his senses after Lisa's words. He suddenly felt that he really was very selfish. He'd always been thinking of himself and hadn't considered Fanny's behalf at all.
Just as Han Shuo was inwardly blaming himself, Gene had already walked into the classroom with a thick magic book in his arms. Gene swept his gaze around the room when he walked in and saw Han Shuo sitting in the back row. His face suddenly grew cold.
The lesson had just begun when Gene suddenly paused and looked at Han Shuo with an evil smile. He said, "Brian, you've never taken a class since becoming a necromancy major student. Is the knowledge I'm going to talk about a bit too profound for you? Do you understand?"
After experiencing the trials of the Dark Forest with Gene, Han Shuo understood that Gene wasn't a bad person. He was only purposefully making things difficult for Han Shuo because of Fanny. However, Gene was still a cultured person and didn't go too far in making things difficult for Han Shuo. Therefore, Han Shuo actually didn't have any irreconcilable hatred towards Gene.
This time, the vinegar jar Gene must've been jealous again because of some unbearable rumors about him and Fanny. That's why he wanted to use this as a pretext to make a fool of himself here.
"Master Gene, I've mostly grasped the exact meaning of the knowledge you're talking about through reading the magic book. Therefore, I think I can understand the contents of your lesson. Please don't worry about me." Han Shuo leaned back and smiled at Gene.
"Oh, if it was possible to learn magic on your own through magic books, then why would our Babylon Academy of Magic and Force still exist? Heh heh, since this is the case, let me ask you, how many types of magic can be divided according to how it's released? "
"It can be divided into incantations, primers, hand gestures, and magical matrixes. Incantations communicate with the magical elements through incantations to achieve the goal of releasing magic. Primers include magic scrolls … "
Han Shuo maintained his lazy posture and smoothly rattled off a series of definitions, including some of his own insights. Gene was obviously a bit surprised after he'd finished speaking. He first paused slightly, then nodded and said, "Not bad, it looks like you already know the basic knowledge in these books. Then I'll ask you about some other things."
Gene then furrowed his brow and asked a series of questions to Han Shuo. From the most basic magical knowledge at the beginning to some key points of magic that only novice mages could grasp, Gene opened his mouth and asked all of them. Han Shuo spoke eloquently and clearly explained all of these questions.
During this process, Gene and the other students in the classroom all looked at Han Shuo with a face full of astonishment. It seemed that they hadn't thought that Han Shuo would be able to understand so much profound knowledge in such a short amount of time. There were traces of sweat on Gene's forehead and he appeared to be a bit impatient. He snorted lightly and asked another question.
"I don't know this!" Han Shuo started and answered honestly. This question was something that a journeyman mage should be able to grasp, and Han Shuo really didn't know much about it.
Gene finally smiled and was about to open his mouth to say a few words to save face when Lisa said impatiently, "Master Gene, if he knew everything, then why would he be here listening to your class?"
Gene was a bit embarrassed when Lisa's words stopped him in his tracks. He laughed dryly and slapped the table, "Alright, then I won't ask anymore. Let's continue."
"How did you suddenly know so much?" Lisa's head shrank back as she asked Han Shuo in a low voice.
"Didn't I tell you just now that I learned all of this from Master Fanny? Otherwise, why would that old hag Camilla have spread the rumors?" Han Shuo responded and then really did begin to pay attention in class. Some of the content that Gene was talking about included some intermediate and advanced magic knowledge, and was indeed what Han Shuo needed to grasp right now. Therefore, Han Shuo didn't develop any negative feelings because of Gene's jealousy.
Lisa seemed to have something to say to Han Shuo after class, but Han Shuo didn't give her the chance. He immediately headed for Fanny's lab after leaving the classroom.
"Fitch, I've already explained this magic many times. I think with your level of understanding, you should've long since understood why you still couldn't successfully cast it." Han Shuo stood in front of the lab door and his sensitive ears allowed him to clearly hear the conversation within.
"Master Fanny, I think you already know how I feel about you. Why don't you give me any chances, and are instead willing to be with that lowly errand slave? Why? " Fitch's vehement complaints traveled from within. Han Shuo lightly pulled the lab door open and could clearly see the anger on Fitch's face.
Fanny wore black-rimmed glasses and a set of standard magic robes. A look of resignation appeared on her face as she sighed, "Fitch, I'm becoming more and more disappointed in you. First of all, Brian is now my student, just like you. You shouldn't treat him as an errand slave. In addition, I've noticed that you're not paying attention at all every time you come to me for an answer. You're always absent-minded and I don't know what you're thinking about. Brian is much better than you in this regard. "
"It's Brian again, that damned errand slave. Just what is better than me in this regard? Why are you willing to be with him, but not give me any chances at all? Can it be that witch Camilla was telling the truth? That you've shamelessly slept with him already? "The anger on Fitch's face grew stronger and stronger as he lowered his voice and almost roared.
Slap!
Fitch was truly enraged by Fanny's slap. She looked coldly at Fitch and said, "I think there's nothing more for us to say. I said I'd wait until you advanced to adept mage before discussing matters of the heart in order to encourage you to work hard.
But now, I can see that something is wrong with you. I can tell you clearly that there is absolutely no possibility between us. I hope you can give up all illusions. If you have any questions about magic in the future, please look for me in the training field or in the classroom. This laboratory no longer welcomes you. Can you please leave this place immediately? "
"So you've been lying to me all this time. Haha, good, very good. You told me to wait until I advanced to adept mage before discussing matters of the heart, but that Brian is only your errand slave and already has an exception. Hypocritical, shameless woman, I'll never believe your words again. "Fitch covered his face and laughed bitterly, walking out of the lab.
Han Shuo took a few steps back and hid his body in a corner. He stared coldly at Fitch's disappearing figure as he waited for Fitch to leave. He paused for a moment, then walked into Fanny's lab with a natural expression.
When Han Shuo walked in, he saw that Fanny's consciousness was a bit dazed. Her two hands were resting weakly on the round table as she lowered her head and sighed softly. She murmured weakly to herself, "Perhaps Fitch was right, I really am a hypocritical, shameless woman. I seem to have broken some rules …"
Han Shuo could also hear Fanny's low murmurs clearly, but he didn't understand what Fanny meant. He didn't know what she was referring to. After thinking for a moment, Han Shuo extended a finger and rapped on the round table in front of him.
"Get out!" Fanny suddenly lifted her head and glared fiercely at Han Shuo. When she saw that the target had become Han Shuo, the expression on her face became quite odd. She was first stunned, then startled. Her eyes seemed to want to hide something, but her expression finally returned to normal. She rolled her eyes unhappily at Han Shuo and said, "What are you doing here?"
"Nothing much, I just wanted to ask some questions." Han Shuo looked oddly at Han Shuo and responded.
"What did you hear? Did you see what happened just now?" Fanny's expression changed as she suddenly glared fiercely at Han Shuo, "You must've heard everything, you perverted ear! Don't you know that eavesdropping on others is a very rude behavior? "
"Eh … I actually didn't want to listen, but they fell into my ears of their own volition. There's nothing I can do?" Han Shuo spread out his hands like a rogue, indicating that he really hadn't done it on purpose. His expression then became serious as he looked at Fanny, "That Camilla is quite repulsive. I don't care, but she slandered you and has affected your reputation. Do you plan on letting her off just like that?"
"Forget it, that old witch is just that kind of person. There's nothing between the two of us anyways. What other people say has nothing to do with us. The more we explain, the more they'll think we have a guilty conscience. We might as well just ignore them. We don't have to be afraid of crooked shadows anyways. " Fanny let out a low sigh, seeming to be a bit worried as well. However, her words were meant to calm things down.
"But I have a guilty conscience!" Han Shuo said with a wry face.
"Damn it, what are you feeling guilty about?" Suddenly, Fanny's delicate face flushed red, but her expression was one of rage as she looked at Han Shuo and cursed lowly.
"It's because of my mistake that others misunderstand you. I feel sorry for you, so of course I have a guilty conscience." Han Shuo explained seriously to Fanny.
Fanny's expression froze slightly when she heard Han Shuo's words and then reacted. She said huffily, "So it's this kind of guilty conscience. I thought you meant something else?"
"What do you mean?" Han Shuo pursued the issue.
"No, nothing." Fanny said hastily as if she wanted to hide something. She then immediately changed the topic and asked Han Shuo, "What problems do you have with me this time?"
Han Shuo was just about to open his mouth to respond when he suddenly felt someone approach. He didn't respond and instead looked towards the door. After a short while, Han Shuo saw wind archmage Duke walk into Fanny's room with a benevolent smile on his face.
"Master Fanny, are you free today? I'd like to ask you a few more questions." Duke greeted Fanny with a smile when he walked in.
His brow furrowed, Duke looked at Han Shuo. Han Shuo's heart jumped, but his expression was quite normal. He looked at Duke with surprise and confusion, as if he was seeing Duke for the first time and wanting to know his identity and background.
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