The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

One instructor, whose teaching had been suspended, told another instructor, whose teaching had also been suspended, about his love story.

It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon...

Chapter Seventeen: Like a girl in the throes of first love

three days later.

That concludes today's lesson.

"get out of class is over!"

West put away his lesson plan, looked around, and then fixed his gaze on Maggie.

"Maggie, come to my office in a bit."

After saying that, he picked up his lesson plan and left the classroom.

Maggie sat there in a daze, and the students around her also fixed their eyes on her.

After hearing the footsteps fade away, they swarmed forward.

"Miss Maggie, what did you do wrong to be called to the head of the grade's office?"

"Oh no! I've heard before that the head of the grade is very fierce, and all the students who are called to his office come out crying."

"And Professor West loves to bully female students! A girl from the next class was called in before. As a result, she cried all night and I think she even fainted in the end."

"Ugh! Don't even mention it, it's giving me goosebumps!"

“Miss Maggie…”

Maggie didn't understand what she had done either.

Haven't we moved on from what happened before?

Moreover, he performed quite well during the time he was substituting for West.

not understand well.

The discussions among her classmates gradually made her feel uneasy.

However, the other party was, after all, the head of the grade, and I was just an ordinary student. What right did I have to refuse?

"Hey, nothing should happen."

"I'll be back as soon as I go."

Maggie comforted herself with this thought, and after tidying up her books and textbooks, she headed towards West's office.

To her surprise, she happened to run into Claire on the road.

Beside Claire were two tall and very beautiful female mentors.

She had long, fiery red hair and wore a tight leather outfit; she was very alluring.

The other is Tracy, a very famous beauty among the mentors and quite popular even among the students.

In addition, Claire herself is a top-tier beauty.

The three of them walking together looked like a beautiful painting.

Maggie saw it all and felt a pang of jealousy.

Not only was he no match for Claire in terms of ability, but he also lost out in terms of appearance.

Just thinking about it makes me feel uneasy.

However, what happened next surprised her.

Claire noticed Maggie and walked over.

Maggie thought Claire was going to fight her and was startled, just about to get into a fighting stance. But to her surprise, Claire bowed slightly to her.

"sorry."

"I shouldn't have hit you."

Maggie: "......"

Maggie opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know what to say.

what happened?

She was the one who provoked him first, so why is she the one apologizing?

What exactly happened to this woman?

However, Maggie still stood with her hands on her hips, striking a haughty pose: "It's good that you know you were wrong!"

Claire smiled faintly, tucked a stray hair behind her ear, nodded, and left with Tracy and the others.

Not far from where they had walked, Claire suddenly asked Tracy.

"Professor Tracy, did Professor Ryan witness what just happened...?"

Tracy was taken aback, then remembered that she had indeed said before that Ryan had been keeping an eye on her.

However, that was just a lie Tracy told Claire to comfort her.

"Of course! You were fantastic! Tolerance and elegance are essential lessons for a lady!"

"Then... would Mentor Ryan... like me a little more?"

Tracy scratched his head: "Y-that's for sure! That idiot Ryan is totally smitten with you!"

"Hehe~ That's good~"

Claire smiled sweetly, like a girl in love.

The female tutor beside her affectionately pulled her into her arms, teasing Ryan for being incredibly lucky to have such a lovely student.

Tracy's feelings were more complicated.

How should we describe her current behavior?

Cultivating a love rival yourself?

Or should she offer the man up on her own initiative?

I feel a bit conflicted.

I should never have accepted this commission in the first place.

Ryan...you idiot!

Why make me do such a thankless and exhausting task!

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dong dong dong.

“Director West, it’s me, Maggie.”

"come in."

Pushing open the door, Maggie walked nervously into West's office.

West's office was very spacious, with rows of bookshelves on both sides and a mahogany desk in the middle.

West himself sat behind his desk, elegantly sipping his black tea.

Upon seeing Maggie, West gestured for her to come over.

"Director West, you wanted to see me... what's the matter?"

West put down his teacup and adjusted his glasses. Behind the lenses, a greedy glint in his eyes swept over Maggie.

It's like savoring a fine dish.

"If I remember correctly, you should be the eldest daughter of the Rema family of the Duchy of Ferrante."

“No, that’s right.” Maggie nodded.

"The Rema family was once a very prestigious family in the Duchy of Ferrante. They were even appointed dukes by the late king and ruled the city of Anses. That's truly remarkable."

Maggie was naturally delighted to hear West praise her family.

But then West changed the subject.

"However, starting from your great-grandfather's generation, the Rema family began to decline. For three whole generations, not a single mage with four circuits appeared."

“In recent years, many powerful new families have emerged in Anses City, but the Rema family has not been able to produce a single decent talent. The royal family is quite disappointed with your Rema family and is already considering abolishing your family’s ducal status.”

“If the royal family really does this, then the Rema family will undoubtedly be reduced to a third-rate family and become a marginal force in Anseth City. Therefore, your family urgently needs someone to step forward. And you, Maggie, bear the heavy responsibility of revitalizing the family.”

"As far as I know, the Rema family spent almost all of their wealth to get you into the academy."

Maggie's face was deathly pale, her fair fingers clenched so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh.

How did he know all this?

She herself had never mentioned her family to anyone.

“Director West… what do you mean by saying this?”

"Soon, it will be time for the first-year strength assessment. If you can win this competition, you will not only bring glory to your family, but also obtain magical tools."

"And once you obtain magical tools, your career as a mage will be smooth sailing. Revitalizing your family will no longer be just empty talk."

Every word West uttered was like a sharp dagger, piercing Maggie's weak spot with pinpoint accuracy.

Everything he said was correct.

Maggie bears the responsibility of revitalizing her family, and the family has spent all its savings on her behalf.

I must make a name for myself in the academy.

West savored Maggie's expression with satisfaction; behind his glasses, desire practically overflowed.

However, at this time, it is necessary to control and suppress desires.

After all, the fish haven't taken the bait yet.

“I can’t stand seeing my students suffer, especially students like you who have such heavy responsibilities. So, I plan to mentor you separately.”

Maggie stared at West in shock, unable to believe what she was hearing.