Perspective: Aliyah

"What is Fir doing? How can he take a book from the shelf, look at it for a few seconds or a couple of minutes, and then put it back? Could he possibly finish reading it in such a short time?"

The Dean watched the surveillance magic and asked George next to him.

"I don't think so. That guy is probably struggling to choose which magic book to pick. They are all at least Arcane-level books, so it's not an easy task to find one that suits him."

Listening to their conversation, I felt embarrassed for Fir.

He wasn't struggling to choose a book at all. He was actually flipping through the book skillfully, while his other hand frantically clicked "yes" to learn the skills!

It seems like he realized he couldn't secretly take the books out, so he started learning right there. It's like he's making up for not learning all those advanced magic books in the library.

But at that time, he had a face that seemed like he was about to accept his fate. I thought I would have to go find him at the church, but it turns out he was saved by those two guys in the end...

"Ah, why am I so bothered by this?!"

Oops, I only realized after shouting that everyone around me was looking at me strangely.

I quickly nodded apologetically and then left the scene in quick steps.

Let Fir make a fuss on his own. I should go and see if there are any new quests nearby that I can take.

Perspective: Fir

As I walked out of the Academy Tower, full of excitement, I was greeted by two guys with bitter expressions - the Dean and Uncle George.

"What's wrong? You both don't seem very happy."

"Ahem, Fir, you spent so long in the Academy Tower, but in the end, you chose this... Why?"

"Well..."

I played around with the ring I just obtained, while pondering.

After learning all those books in the Academy Tower, I started looking for something useful for me inside. Since I had already learned the skills, I didn't need to take the books with me. It made sense that I should take something else out.

However, all the weapons and equipment inside were restricted by levels. Although there were many good things, the effects of the ones I could currently equip were terrible. They were not worth choosing.

But just as I was about to randomly pick an equipment that increased defense, suddenly, my Famous Detective skill lit up! I glanced around and noticed something shiny on the shelf at the other end of the room.

Yes, it was shining, just like that thing on the table when you play an RPG game. Now that thing was flickering there, and all the cells in my body with OCD were guiding me towards it.

Leaf Relic No. 3

One of the seven keys to the Red Leaf Ruins

Can store one cubic meter of living beings

Although I also liked the ability to store one cubic meter of living beings, the thing from the Red Leaf Ruins was what attracted me the most.

As far as I know, only the Red Leaf Enigma can be called that... right?

After thinking about it for a while, I took it out.

"Because it looks good."

As I said that, I took out the ring and examined it.

Three leaves crossed at the top of the ring, forming a circle. From an artistic perspective, it was indeed a good piece.

"Oh my god..."

I felt the Dean sighing in frustration.

"It's not bad, right? It leaves many choices for future students."

I smiled and then looked at Princess Michelle beside me.

She directly took out a piece of ice magic stone, which was different from ordinary magic crystals. The magic stone was naturally formed and could accumulate more magic power.

The Ais Empire is powerful, but even with a lot of money, it's hard to acquire certain things. These stones are one of them. Unless you go to places like the Mage Academy, where mages gather, who would risk their lives to get something like that?

I saw the Dean's mouth twitching.

No need to guess, he was probably wondering why such a large stone was left in the warehouse. Stones of this size are rare even in the academy. It must hurt him to see it taken away as a prize.However, rules are rules, since Princess Michelle found this gemstone among that pile of things, there is no reason for the headmaster not to let her take it.

"Cough... Very well, it seems that you all have chosen things that you like, and the academy is proud to have students like you."

Really? You really didn't think about beating us up?

Well, even if you didn't, your body betrayed you. I saw your name constantly flashing between red and white.

But in this place, even if you gave him a hundred guts, he wouldn't dare to act.

After a simple ceremony, this year's grade competition has come to an end. This annoying matter is finally over.

I hope there won't be such activities next year. I wouldn't participate even if you killed me, it's too frustrating.

Of course, unless there is something very valuable, then maybe I'll consider participating.

And just at that moment, I suddenly heard the system prompt sound "ding", and upon closer look, I found that the pollution countdown had already ended.

The wing of the angel, contaminated by pollution countdown: 0 hours 0 minutes

Pollution time ended, pollution lifted.

...

Huh?

Pollution time ended? Pollution lifted?

Hey hey hey, that "pollution countdown" just now clearly looked like a countdown for "preparing to be contaminated," but it turned out to be "the time when contamination would happen"!

Who taught your Chinese language, world?

Are you kidding me?

Just as I was dumbfounded, the black spots on my wings also gradually disappeared, and my wings immediately returned to their original state.

It's not just me who was surprised, especially the old man George opposite me, his mouth wide open in astonishment.

"Are you hungry?"

"Huh? What?"

Obviously, Uncle George didn't know why I asked that.

"Otherwise, why would you open your mouth so wide? Are you planning to eat me?"

"No... um... of course not... it's just that I've never seen anyone's wings eliminate themselves after being contaminated. This... this is truly an unprecedented miracle..."

"I already said it, I am such a pure person, even if the Dark Lord himself came, he couldn't possibly contaminate me. Geez, why can't you understand?"

I almost vomited when I said that.

But I tried my best to keep a natural expression, or I would definitely be found out.

"Well... I'm sorry about earlier..."

"Enough, stop talking, as long as you don't bother me."

"But since you have such potential..."

"I!"

I stared at Uncle George and said,

"I will absolutely not join the church, so rest assured. Let's go, Princess Michelle."

Leaving Uncle George and the headmaster staring at each other, I left with Princess Michelle.

This feeling of acting cool is really nice.