Chapter 34: Opening Ceremony
“You…” Damiyala was somewhat surprised, then walked up to Dragon Slayer, bent down to meet her eye level, and smiled, saying, “Little sister, this is the dormitory for advanced students. Younger students are in District Eighteen.”
Uh.
Yuehai had her mouth slightly agape, remembering that Damiyala had indeed seen Dragon Slayer before, so this remark was more of a jest. Surprisingly, Ye Xi also nodded slightly in agreement with Damiyala, which made Dragon Slayer, who had been enthusiastic at first, feel a bit disheartened.
“Damiyala, I think you know me, right?”
“Ah, Dragon Slayer, in the academy, we should address each other as students.”
“Don’t be so uptight before the opening ceremony even starts.”
“Being uptight is a sign of inferiority. I’m just getting into character.”
“Condition? Are you sure it’s not an aged condition?”
“It’s sad when kids say their big sister is old.”
“You’re calling yourself a big sister? When I was fighting on the battlefield, you were probably still sucking on a pacifier.”
“So, does that mean Dragon Slayer is actually older than this old woman here?”
“Uh…” Dragon Slayer’s mouth twitched, his mind suddenly stuck. Yuehai, who was beside him, knew Dragon Slayer’s temperament and quickly stepped in.
“Alright, Damiyala, what’s with saying such things all of a sudden?”
Damiyala shrugged indifferently, as if adding a little interest to the few punches she had thrown at Tyr back then. Although Dragon Slayer felt disheartened, he eventually sighed and stopped saying anything. As for Ye Xi, she had no experience in such situations and seemed hesitant to speak, so she could only look to Yuehai to mediate.
“Dragon Slayer, many things can’t be resolved by arguing.” Yuehai’s words made Dragon Slayer snap out of it, and he happily clenched his fist.
“So, you mean we can solve it with our fists, right?”
“We can have a meal together and calmly resolve this.” Ye Xi’s sudden voice made all three of them look at her. The feeling of being scrutinized by everyone made Ye Xi somewhat uncomfortable, but her suggestion was agreed upon by all three.
The food at Avalon was indeed excellent, and there were also various outsourced restaurants, so it could be said that there was a wide variety of dishes available. People from Western countries could enjoy Eastern cuisine, and vice versa. This was also a characteristic of Avalon, standing between the two nations.
The next moment, three figures were drawn to the door that had already been rudely opened by Dragon Slayer. Angel and Neruko were among them.
“Hey there~ Do you two want to join us… Oh? You have a new roommate here. Well, let’s introduce our roommate here first, drumroll~”
The lively Neruko pulled out the somewhat timid girl beside her. Her neatly tied black hair gave off a sense of maturity, yet her shy demeanor made Yuehai and the others couldn’t help but smile.
“Dongri, don’t be shy. Quickly introduce yourself to our neighbors.”
“Well, um…” To be honest, this hesitant appearance, coupled with her graceful figure and beautiful face, did stir some emotions in Yuehai. Indeed, men have the most primitive impulse towards cute and vulnerable things. Though conquering mountains is a dream many men yearn for, it’s clear that many would opt for flatlands or even valleys.
“Um, hello, everyone. I’m Gui Dongri, Neruko and Angel’s roommate, from the Vermilion Bird Empire. Please, please pay attention~ Uh~”
Poor Gui Dongri not only stumbled over her words but also used the wrong ones in a single sentence. The failed attempt left her feeling helpless, wearing a very discouraged expression. At this moment, Damiyala offered a gentle smile and said.
“Hello, Gui Dongri.”
Yuehai and Ye Xi also greeted her. After everyone introduced themselves, the initially awkward atmosphere became much more harmonious. That’s the magic of the academy – what couldn’t be achieved outside, even with contact, could be accomplished here within just an hour, fostering better relationships.
Even Ye Xi was influenced by the atmosphere, showing a faint smile.
As the group of seven descended the power lift, they coincidentally encountered Shu Yue Ti, the beautiful administrator, walking towards them. She neatly rolled up her sleeves to her elbows and tied her hair into a ponytail, giving off a refined aura that was quite captivating.
“It’s almost dark, and you’re still going out to play?”
“Good afternoon, Administrator. We’re going out for a meal.” Damiyala’s social skills were undeniable; even Dragon Slayer had been cornered into a disadvantageous situation by her earlier words, so everyone remained silent, letting Damiyala speak first.
Their reaction to Damiyala is positive, as the administrator smiles and responds.
“That’s good then. It’s good to get to know each other with a few people. Having someone to rely on in the academy is important. You can argue in my dormitory building, but you mustn’t resort to violence. Understood?”
“Alright.” Naturally, no one would disobey the administrator’s words. Shu Yue Ti nodded in satisfaction, then walked past Yuehai and the others towards the other rooms.
Yuehai gently touched his chin, recalling the administrator’s name. Suddenly, he felt a sense of familiarity, as if he had heard the surname somewhere before…
It wasn’t until the third day that Tyr learned the news that Shating Iron Sword, Butterfly of Sunflowers, Wind Slash Ghost, and Arena had all passed the assessment. This indeed lifted Tyr’s mood considerably. If any of them had failed, even Tyr would have felt disappointed. After all, he had invested some attention in these people, but under his guidance, they had not achieved the corresponding results. As a farmer, undoubtedly, anyone would feel uncomfortable in such a situation.
On this day, Tyr and the other male dormitory students all chose to stay indoors. Each of them was either reading the student handbook, looking at maps, or watching the Avalon TV’s Shadow of Magic program. They seemed leisurely, as if tomorrow’s classes weren’t starting.
Meanwhile, on Yuehai’s side, they adopted a scattered approach. Damiyala and Gui Dongri accompanied Neruko and Angel to their assessments. It should be a piece of cake for them, so there wasn’t much to worry about. On the other hand, Leia sent a message through the magic stone to Yuehai, arranging to meet at the 12th school district. The two of them spent the entire day together, getting a rough idea of the buildings in the 12th school district. However, due to the dense skyscrapers, exploring all the departments and shops in the 12th school district would obviously take more than just a day.
As for Ye Xi and Dragon Slayer, they remained bored in the dormitory, with nothing to do.
The third day passed in this manner.
On the fourth day, over ten thousand new students gathered in the Celestial Hall. The well-prepared stage was presented before everyone, with red curtains as the background. An elegant podium stood at the center, and on top of it were three columnar sound stones. Through their sensors, the speaker’s voice could be broadcasted to every corner of the Celestial Hall and even the entire 11th District.
Most of the over a hundred thousand new students were the pride of heaven. Their gathering now was a spectacular sight to behold, but for Avalon, it was nothing more than ordinary.
Because for Avalon, genius is merely a foundation; it’s the genius among geniuses who are truly outstanding.
