The Queen of Scrolls never admits defeat

Chapter 187 Academic Year Plan
"Let me see what classes and books are offered this year?"

As soon as Moran returned to her dormitory, she sat down and took out the Book of Witches to read the "School Year Plan".

The first thing that pops up is a notification:

"To all second-year little witches, starting this school year, the food distribution center will no longer provide you with plant-based ingredients, nor will it issue seasonal school robes. Please use what you have learned to solve all your needs on your own."

This was hardly big news; Moran glanced at it and moved on.

Next up is the course preview.

"The theoretical courses for this academic year include: Introduction to the Common Language of Valen (required), The Witcher Wilderness (required), Basic Mathematics (Part 1) (required), Introduction to Angel Language (elective), Introduction to Demon Language (elective), Introduction to Dragon Language (elective)..."

The practical courses for this academic year include: Flight (required), Introduction to All Magic (required), Introduction to Alchemy (required), Combat Techniques (required), Hunting Techniques (required), and Magic Q&A (elective).

After reading the long list, Moran was overwhelmed: "Seriously? The workload for second grade is this heavy? Can we even finish it?"

The amount of coursework is several times that of the first grade!

Furthermore, there are compulsory and elective courses.

"Required theoretical courses are offered simultaneously, one per week. Required practical courses are offered sequentially, one course is completed before the next course begins."

Elective theoretical courses are offered once every two weeks, and elective practical courses are offered once a week. Students can choose to study based on their interests and needs.

Seeing this, Moran understood that the students would gradually be streamed in the second year, and elective courses were not required.

However, Moran is required to take elective courses on theories such as angelic and demonic languages.

With her memory, learning languages ​​is the easiest thing for her.

All you need to learn is a little bit of language pronunciation in class.

Once you've learned it, it will be very convenient to disguise yourself as someone from another race and learn their language.

The only practical elective course, the Magic Q&A session, is also indispensable. Any problems encountered while self-studying magic must be addressed in this class, where the dean can seek help.

The guardian dean is not omniscient; in many cases, he is not as proficient in magical knowledge as the dean who has specialized in teaching it.

Unfortunately, it's only Wednesday, and the course schedule for the first week of the second academic year hasn't been updated yet. We don't know how these courses will be arranged in the end, or whether she'll be able to select all these elective courses.

Finally, here is the second-grade reading list:
"Required reading: Introduction to the Common Language of Valencia, The Witch's Guide to Wilderness Life, Basic Mathematics (Part 1), Broom Flying, Practical Apprentice Witch's Magic Book, Introduction to Runes, Magic Circles and Alchemy, Witch Combat, How to Make a Beast."

Selected reading list: *The Great Dictionary of the Common Language of Valen* (Witch Edition), *The Wilderness Book*, *Basic Math Olympiad 1*, *Alchemy*, *The Complete Book of Runes*, *The Complete Book of Magic Circles*, *The Complete Book of Magical Plant Cultivation*, *The Complete Book of Witch Potion Recipes*, *Magic Weaving*, *The Witch's Path* (complete series), *The Compatibility of Spellcasters with Other Professions*, *The Dictionary of Angelic Language*, *The Dictionary of Demonic Language*, *The Dictionary of Dragon Language*...

Compared to first grade, the reading list has grown considerably longer.

Moreover, it involves more magic books, making it look more professional and in-depth.

After reading it, Moran felt full of energy and looked forward to the new school year even more.

If everyone can learn from these books and apply what they've learned, their skills will definitely improve dramatically.

Despite having read many picture books and accumulated a lot of magical knowledge during her vacation, she still has virtually no practical experience.

The picture book stored in your mind is quite different from the memories of Earth.

Blue Star's memories of farmers can quickly make her a skilled farmer.

However, the knowledge from picture books can only make her a magic jack-of-all-trades, saving her from many detours in her future magic studies, but it cannot make her truly proficient in casting spells.

After taking these basic introductory courses and reading these books, she could begin to slowly transform the magical knowledge in her mind into magical abilities. "Oh my god, it's almost two o'clock!" Moran quickly used a cleansing spell to take a shower, then changed into her pajamas and lay down on the bed. She flipped to the last book in the Book of Witches, "A Collection of Bedtime Stories from a Witch's Perspective." There was only one story left to finish, and she had to finish it today!
"I am a cursed witch, and I have established a witch's house in a forest near a remote little country."

This country consists of only one city, surrounded by dangerous terrain, and has a small population, so neither angels nor demons bother to visit it.

The entire country has no one who can fight.

I originally thought that such a country would be perfect for someone like me who couldn't live without bustling human markets but also disliked being disturbed easily, and that I would feel safe and secure.

But I never expected that one day I would become an evil and terrifying being, and they would call me the Dark Lord of the Forest.

At first, I was quite happy.

That's a really imposing title, and black is my favorite color, but I'd prefer to be called the Black Witch King.

The Dark Lord always felt that it was talking about demons.

After this name came into being, fewer and fewer humans came to the forest where I lived. I no longer had to deal with those curious guys who would barge into other people's homes, asking for this and that, without giving me any gold coins.

But later, when I went to the city to buy things, I actually heard people say that I ate children?

This is going too far. If the rumors continue to spread like this, it will attract some reckless brave souls.

So I cursed all those who spread rumors about me, silencing them for three days..."

Moran sighed after reading the story.

Like all the stories in this book, this is another tale of a witch who lives a peaceful life, only to be portrayed as a villain.

On the human side, it's a completely different version.

After reading this book, Moran had only one thought: he would never settle near remote human towns or countries again.

Either return to the wilderness, or choose a large city where magic flourishes and various races gather.

In remote areas, there are few strong individuals, and while it may be safe, there are also many more people who are easily fooled.

They knew nothing about magic, nor about witches.

The unknown breeds fear, and fear breeds repulsion.

Once prejudice takes hold, if a family loses a chicken in the forest today, they blame the witch; if a child is eaten by a wild beast tomorrow, they also blame the witch.

Some people who encountered difficulties, or those with strong curiosity, would explore the witch's dwelling.

They don't have magic coins, but they still want to buy magic items.

The witch was responsible for the trouble.

Like the witch in this last story, the Dark Lord's infamy began when she couldn't resist a human woman's request and helped her curse her husband.

To get revenge on her husband, she secretly went to the forest and left her child in the care of a neighbor.

When they got home, the child was missing. The neighbors, not wanting to take responsibility, claimed that a witch from the forest had kidnapped him.

Then the woman imagined that the witch had taken her son away because she hadn't paid the price the witch wanted.

All I can say is that the cursed witch was truly wronged, which once again illustrates the importance of demanding payment.