The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

Claire pouted, venting her dissatisfaction.

That said, this was the first time Ryan had ever seen Claire angry; she looked like a puffed-up balloon, which was actually quite cute.

"It's just a few bad words, you don't need to take it seriously."

From the mentor's perspective, Ryan really couldn't understand why Claire was so agitated.

However, this did not affect his happiness.

It's always a good thing to have someone stand up for you.

For Claire, although Ryan only spent a short time with her, he brought back the happiness she had longed for.

This sense of happiness was something even her own biological father couldn't give her.

Unbeknownst to her, Ryan's place in her heart had become synonymous with that of her gentle and considerate mother.

A pure, sweet, and slightly bittersweet feeling had already slowly taken root and sprouted in her heart.

"But you've come at the right time. I actually have something I'd like to discuss with you."

Claire looked at Ryan with a puzzled expression.

“As Vester mentioned before, the strength assessment will be held in a month. Moreover, the academy is providing a lot of magical tools as rewards this time. I think you should know what magical tools mean to a freshman who has just started learning.”

So-called magical tools,

It is made from the highest quality magic stone as raw material, which undergoes a series of deep processing steps, and is then fitted with an outer shell to form the final product.

Magical tools are not only weapons for mages in battle, but also catalysts that allow magic to exert greater power.

If Claire, as a freshman, can achieve an excellent ranking in her first evaluation and obtain a magical artifact, it will greatly enhance her strength.

At the same time, it also laid a solid foundation for her future path as a magician.

Ryan took this test very seriously.

After listening, Claire nodded earnestly.

“But I’ve already been suspended from school. You won’t get any credits if you stay with me. So, I’m going to entrust you to Tracy. Don’t worry, even though she seems carefree, she’ll take anything I ask her to do very seriously.”

"She can also help me figure out a way to get the credits..."

But before Ryan could finish speaking, Claire grabbed his hand.

"do not want!"

"However, if you don't do this, you will fall far behind other students in terms of credits, which will affect your final assessment grade."

"......don't want."

Claire's attitude was firm; although her voice grew weaker, the pressure on her hands gradually increased.

Ryan noticed that her shoulders were trembling slightly.

"Don't... leave me alone."

Ryan: "..."

Claire's almost pleading tone made Ryan's heart tremble, and he was completely speechless.

Ryan knew Claire's past, which is why he understood why she acted this way.

She was once innocent and carefree, but was betrayed by her closest relatives and suffered unimaginable pain before being thrown into the academy like trash.

Although Claire was still alive at that time, her heart was already riddled with holes.

It was Ryan who healed her heartbreak and restored her magical circuits. It was also Ryan who allowed her to feel warmth again and rediscover the meaning of life.

More powerful than grades and credits is magic.

Staying by Ryan's side was what she truly wanted.

It doesn't matter if she remains just a minor magician for her entire life.

However, as Claire's mentor, Ryan was determined not to let her talent go to waste.

"If you follow me, you're in for a tough time."

“It’s okay!” Claire looked at Ryan seriously, her beautiful eyes filled with determination.

It seems that no matter what I say, it's useless.

"In that case, you'd better be prepared. The teaching that follows will be very rigorous."

At this moment, Claire had no idea what awaited her.

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On the eve of dawn.

Instead of taking Claire home, Ryan let her sleep in his bed.

As for himself, he is making preparations.

In the magic academy, each academic year lasts two years.

And every quarter, there will be peer evaluations.

Just like the monthly exams on Earth.

Although the specific competition details are only announced the day before, and they are different each time, the general framework remains the same.

The final assessment grade for students is determined by three factors.

Written exam, academic credits, and most importantly, the martial arts exam.

The ratio is 3:3:4.

Claire's choice to follow him essentially meant giving up her academic credits. Therefore, to achieve excellent results, she needed to demonstrate overwhelming strength in both the written and martial arts exams, enough to crush her peers.

Ryan is confident about the written test.

Claire is very smart and has a quick memory. After so much time under her tutelage, her theoretical knowledge is very solid.

The only thing to worry about is actual combat.

Claire's current strength is more than enough to crush a student of Maggie's caliber.

But Maggie is ultimately just an ordinary person with some talent. In other classes, especially the top classes, there are many truly talented geniuses.

There might be someone even more talented than Claire.

Therefore, Ryan needs to repair her magic circuits as quickly as possible.

Moreover, the more the better.

In the past, Ryan was always hesitant and restrained in his dreams because he was concerned about the consequences.

This time, he decided to go for the big one.

He just didn't know if Claire could handle it.

Chapter Fifteen: Repairing the Circuit

Having made ample preparations, Ryan opened the dream world.

Soon, everything around them began to shatter like glass.

Then, a familiar room came into view.

Claire, dressed in her uniform, stood in the room, no longer as flustered as she had been the first time.

Over the past period of time, she had entered and exited the dream world countless times, and was already familiar with everything in the room.

Upon seeing Ryan, Claire skipped over and kissed him without saying a word.

For Claire, the dream world was a sweet dream.

Therefore, here, Claire will shed all pretense and rationality, and all her actions will follow the most fundamental desires in her subconscious.

Freud called it the id.

To put it simply, she would be even more unrestrained and reckless than in the real world.

It is precisely this mechanism that has completely transformed the icy beauty, Olina, who viewed men as trash, into the person she is today.

Claire was completely unaware of what was about to happen.

She smiled sweetly, rubbing her entire body against Ryan. To give herself more sensory stimulation, her movements became increasingly intense.

"Mentor Ryan~ What should we do today~"

Claire squinted, her expression alluring, clearly anticipating what Ryan would do to her.

Ryan didn't say anything, but cooperated by kissing Claire and carrying her to the bed.

He stroked her cheeks, earlobes, and alluring lips.

At the same time, the shackles that had been prepared beforehand were handcuffed to her slender, fair arms and ankles.

Secure her limbs to the four corners of the bed.

Claire, who was enjoying herself, opened her eyes and found herself strapped to the bed in a spread-eagle position. No matter how hard she tried, the shackles showed no sign of loosening.

"Mentor Ryan?"

Claire's large eyes were filled with confusion and fear.

These shackles reminded her of the days she spent in prison, tormented by her father.

"What...what are you going to do?!"

Looking at Claire on the bed and her terrified eyes, Ryan felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

Because once upon a time, when he first dragged Olina into his dream, he also tied her to the bed in the same way, using her as a tool to vent his desires.

I still vividly remember her heart-wrenching screams and curses from that time.

"You filthy bug! You disgusting piece of trash! What are you going to do to me!"

"Let me go! Now! Right now!"

"I'm going to kill you! I'll definitely kill you! I'll tear you to pieces!"

Don't touch me with your dirty hands!