Cultivators at the Wizarding Academy

Chapter 97 Everyone Has Their Own Ambition

"The new energy storage station is about to be completed. After coordination from all parties, the cost of each energy storage magic stone has been reduced from thirty-seven copper pence to thirty-four copper pence per unit, and the price is expected to drop further."

The broadcast abruptly stopped. In order to use the magic lamp while eating, Finn had no choice but to pry out the magic stone from the radio and install it in the inscription groove of the lamp.

The dimly lit room was filled with a soft white light.

Little Fish went to the window and quickly drew the black curtains. In the slums, turning on the lights was a conspicuous thing, easily arousing jealousy.

Finn rummaged through a box in the corner of the living room and found a bottle of beer. He used a bottle opener to pry open the cap, grabbed a glass, walked to the square table, and poured some for his son Gus.

"How are you feeling after working for a few days?"

"It feels great..."

"Has anyone deliberately made things difficult for you or targeted you?"

"No, everyone is doing well. I learned dual-wielding techniques from Mr. Mussophie..."

Little Fish, who overheard their conversation, asked, "Is Mr. Musophie the black and white bear man my brother mentioned?"

"Yes!" Gus nodded.

"Anyway, as long as you can adapt, that's fine. The nobles aren't easy to deal with." Finn tilted his head back and took a big gulp from the bottle. "The Blue Roses are a Northern family; are you planning to move there someday?"

"Maybe..." Gus himself hadn't decided yet.

To be honest, he didn't want to live in Grey Rat Lane for the rest of his life. The environment could be a bit backward, but at least it had to be clean.

"Ye Zi, it seems she hasn't returned yet?" Bai Sha brought over the cooked beef bone soup and mentioned it softly.

"You brat! Always out partying! Let's eat first..." Finn said, his expression quite displeased. His eldest son was his pride, and his second daughter was gentle, filial, and beyond reproach. Only his eldest daughter insisted on hanging out with a bunch of shady characters, refusing to change despite repeated admonitions.

Gus vaguely knew something about Ye Zi; she didn't seem to be just fooling around, but had joined a group similar to the Republicans, seeking change and a voice in the world. She advocated for improving the increasingly difficult situation of the poor.

On the day Guts chose to join the Blue Rose, he and Ye Zi had a confrontation.

Ye Zi made it clear that Guss should give up joining the Blue Rose, otherwise she would sever all ties with him and no longer regard him as her brother.

Gus didn't say much, he just smiled faintly.

Everyone has their own ambitions.

There was a time when he also dreamed of a world without nobles, where everyone was free and equal.

Unfortunately, I later realized it was just wishful thinking.

The world's rules are essentially based on the survival of the fittest; the strong gain everything, and the weak lose everything.

Human society is already quite compassionate compared to the cruelty of nature.

"I won't laugh at those who fight for the rights of the people. Of course, you can't interfere with my choices either." At this moment, Gus's thoughts were so naive.

The afterglow of the setting sun filled the sky.

A group of people who had gone out shopping walked along the cobblestone path leading back to the Wizarding Academy.

If Mussophie hadn't strongly stopped them, the noble ladies would have continued shopping for a while longer.

In fact, the group didn't spend much time sightseeing; most of their time was spent traveling.

I left home at 2:15 PM. It takes an hour to go in and out of the Wizarding Academy, and about the same amount of time to take a carriage to the shopping center.

"If we had a magic car, getting around would be so much easier," Taiya thought to herself.

Yinyue and Fu walked together, chatting and laughing, both with the mindset of sightseeing and enjoying the scenery. Fu even took a moment to use her communication watch to let her family know she was safe.

Mussofi's bamboo basket was filled with various goods, and he was also carrying a bunch of bags in his hands. Aglaia helped to share some of the load.

On this trip, I bought a lot of extra things, mainly various snacks. These included nuts, milk, bread, potato chips, biscuits, jerky, candy, and chocolate…

"Sister Taeya, do you want to go out together tomorrow? I'd like to talk to you alone."

Actually, before we even left today, Silvermoon had planned to treat everyone to a ride in the Magic Vehicle. However, Tyra joined us at the last minute, which resulted in an overcrowded vehicle. Feeling bad about leaving anyone behind, she changed her mind, thinking that walking a bit more wouldn't hurt...

"Okay, when?" Taeya readily agreed.

"Let's still go for 2 PM." Silver Moon agreed on the time.

Pale Courtyard No. 17, third floor laboratory.

Taian explained the steps of brewing the potion of life to Liadrin in detail. The woman didn't seem very bright, and he figured she probably wouldn't learn it on the first try; he accepted in his heart that it would likely result in repeated failures and a waste of many materials.

"At the beginning, it's best to use a smaller container, as it's easier to control."

After giving the instructions, Tai'an found a crucible and a heating alcohol lamp in the cabinet and handed them to the other person: "You can try it, but don't force yourself."

Taiya appeared at the laboratory door at some point, walked in as if no one was there, counted the number of life potions on the potion shelf, and glanced at Liadrin seemingly unintentionally.

"Xiao An, who is she?"

"My newly recruited female follower, Delin," Taian introduced, not forgetting to introduce Taiya's identity: "My older sister, Taiya."

"Hello! Miss Taya..." Liadlin quickly bowed slightly.

Considering that the other party was also a spellcaster, Taiya gave a reserved "hmm": "Xiao An, come out for a moment."

The siblings arrived at the corridor outside the laboratory. Taiya snapped her fingers to set up a soundproof barrier and cupped her brother's face in her hands.

"Are you hiding something from me?"

"What's going on?" The boy's eyes darted around, pretending to be nonchalant.

"Still pretending? Do you think I don't know? There aren't that many beautiful women in the capital."

The moment Taya saw Lyadrin, she recognized her identity; she had seen Lyadrin perform on stage before on a live stream. She had also bumped into her at a high-end banquet.

Liadrin is a renowned beauty in the capital, famous for her dance, though her fame is only slightly less than that of Gilvie, the singer known as the "angelic voice".

"Seeing a pretty girl and thinking of bringing her home? Do you think she's prettier than your sister?" Taiya leaned closer to his face with a stern look.

"Stop messing around!" the boy protested.

"He's so young, and he can't resist a woman's temptation! Humph, all men are the same." Taiya couldn't help but kiss her younger brother's rosy cheeks.

"Hurry up and tell the truth! Why is she with you?"

"How would I know..." Taian gave a brief account of what happened after accompanying Greenfield to the banquet.

Of course, it has undergone artistic embellishment, omitting many parts that shouldn't be mentioned.

Simply put, Liadrin felt that he was kind-hearted and more trustworthy than other nobles, so she turned to her.

"Xiao An, do you think your sister is stupid? How dare she make up a story to fool me?"

In a fit of anger, Taeya smothered her brother's head.

The boy let out a deep nasal sound, transmitting his thoughts: "I'm not lying to you, whether you believe it or not, that's the truth."

"Sometimes the truth is harder to accept than a lie..."

(End of this chapter)