Frilian: The Adventure of the Hero

Chapter 173 Trip to the Magic Academy

Ailu stayed at the hot spring inn.

The three little ones' magic tutoring classes gradually became a daily routine.

Based on the syllabus for the Level 1 Mage exam, Frillian divided the course into three parts: Theoretical Learning, Monster Extermination, and Magical Combat.

Ailu was originally an outstanding student at the magic academy.

When it comes to mastering theoretical knowledge, if the little girl says she's second, no one dares to say they're first.

Therefore, in class, no matter what Frillian said, Elu was always the first to remember it. But the little girl was not arrogant or complacent. On the contrary, she was more serious about learning than the other two, and she took notes page after page.

Frillie praised her almost every day.

After all, no teacher doesn't love a diligent student.

Conversely, a certain green-haired little girl is a real problem.

"Do I really need to carry so much?"

Yubel lay sprawled on the thick textbook of magical history, sighing deeply.

She had hardly attended school at all, relying solely on her raw talent to crush her way to becoming a level three mage, and knew very little about theoretical knowledge.

Asking her to memorize things now is practically torture.

Elu comforted her, "Try not to memorize it by rote, but try to understand the meaning of the book."

Yubel poked at the pages, deflated. "These ancient Elvish languages are like scribbles. They know me, but I don't know them. How am I supposed to understand them?"

Philon sighed.

She had the same feeling when she first encountered the ancient Elvish language.

This immediately made her feel some sympathy for Yubel. "Let me help you write the translation."

Yubel immediately beamed with joy.

"Philon-chan~~"

Ailu shook her head. "You write the first half, and I'll write the second half."

With the help of the two little ones, Yubel's theoretical knowledge level improved haltingly, barely keeping up with the pace.

this day.

Frillian spoke about the founding and development of the human magical world.

Elu asked a question, "Teacher Frillian, have you never joined a magical organization?"

"The team managing magic changes too frequently; who can keep up with adding them all?"

Frillie answered nonchalantly, paused for a moment, and then took a small pendant out of her pocket. "Besides, I already have this."

It was a silver badge pendant, shaped like a shield and a staff.

It looks very old-fashioned.

The three little ones stared at the pendant—

Yubel complained, "What is this rusty old jewelry?"

"Is this something really powerful?" Ailu wondered.

"Lady Frilian, what era are you from? Are you from prehistoric times?!"

Frillie hung it around her neck, somewhat dejected.

"This is the [Proof of the Holy Staff], which none of you recognize—well, human memory is as short as lifespan."

"Yubel said sweetly again, "I'm sorry, I don't recognize the old antique that the longevity elf brought out. I'm really sorry."

Philon glanced at Yubel.

Yubel shut up obediently.

Philon looked at Frillie, who suddenly seemed a little downcast, sighed, and softened his voice as if coaxing a child.

"Don't be sad. Although we don't recognize this piece of jewelry, we all know that you are an amazing magician."

Frillie pouted.

"Alright."

In the subsequent practical magic class, Yubel redeemed himself.

From the bottom to the top.

Her mastery of cutting precision has amazed even Frilian.

Within five meters of Yubel's body, whether in front or behind, she could use her senses to precisely control the angle, length, and force of the cut.

Frillie complained to Shane, "I've never met a genius like her before."

"Is he even more talented than you?"

"—He is a different kind of genius."

"What's the difference?"

"Magic is the realization of imagination. Can you imagine holding a knife and precisely striking something behind you?"

"Uh—no."

"That's why I say she's a genius."

Xia En looked at the three little ones in the distance.

The three people were each facing the scarecrow in front of them, practicing the accuracy of their magic.

The scarecrows were covered with rings of different sizes and colors, which were used as targets.

There was only one scarecrow in front of both Philon and Ellu, and only Yubel had one in front of him and another behind him.

Even so, Yubel's magic still accurately struck all the rings.

Xia En nodded.

He is indeed a genius.

Yubel, who was in the distance, sensed Shane's gaze and turned to look over.

The girl rolled her eyes and raised an eyebrow at Xia En, the meaning all too clear: "Look how amazing I am~"

Xia En rubbed his forehead.

Unfortunately, he was a genius idiot.

Aside from Ellu, who excelled in theoretical classes, and Yubel, who stood out in practical magic classes, Philon stood out in monster combat.

Thanks to years of following Frilian and Shane, experiencing adventures big and small.

Philon has a high level of combat skill.

His ability to control the situation, in particular, clearly surpasses that of the other two.

During a practical exercise to hunt down forest wolves, the three initially fought independently, but before they knew it, Philon became the commander of the three-person team.

Under her tactical arrangement, the three of them killed fourteen demon wolves without taking any damage.

They wiped out all the monsters in that forest.

The little girl's spirited and heroic demeanor made Xia En clap and cheer.

Frillie looked even more pleased.

"She's become a capable mage in her own right—"

Of course, this prestige only lasted until the three of them met Xia En.

"You think you can take on all three of us?"

Ailu asked, somewhat uncertainly.

Xia En smiled and nodded, "Come on, don't be shy."

Yubel frowned. "Don't joke around. You'll be shredded by me."

"Then you'd better be careful. The combat requirement is [not to harm teammates or opponents]."

Of the three, only Philon decisively revealed his staff.

She had fought Xia En many times and knew his abilities very well, so the girl was not careless at all.

Thud—

A cloud of magical smoke exploded around Shane.

Battle is imminent.

The three of them charged toward Xia En.

One minute later.

The three men were disarmed before they could even see where Xia En was.

Shane is too fast!

Faster than ever before!

Xia En planted the three people's staffs one by one in the ground in front of him, looking smug.

He didn't waste a single bit of the stat he got earlier, [Mad Scientist (Purple Epic)]. This stat can be used to upgrade other stats, and now his equipment strength has increased again.

[Standard-issue longsword]

Status: In good condition. Entry:

【Immortal (Upgraded Version)】: Cannot be destroyed by physical means or by magic.

【Heavy Strike (Upgraded Version)】: Normal attacks become heavy slashes, inflicting severe damage and reducing the target's self-healing speed. 【Sharpness (Upgraded Version)】: Normal attack damage is quadrupled.

[Suspicious Poison (Upgraded)]: Attacks will poison the target 100%, randomly triggering a certain toxin. [Electrocution (Upgraded)]: Attacks have lightning effects, dealing additional electric shock damage and a 5-second paralysis effect upon hit. [Deflection Field (Upgraded)]: Summons a chaotic force field to block multiple enemy attacks until the field dissipates. [Blade Storm (Upgraded)]: Creates a ring of ghostly blades that instantly clears your surroundings; the blade protection circle stays near you for several seconds. [Torture (Upgraded)]: Attacks deal continuous damage, reducing the target's current health by 2% per second.

Evaluation: An ordinary sword.

The three children stared at the ordinary, standard-issue longsword in Xia En's hand, their eyes filled with resentment.

Time flew by and the first snow of winter arrived.

Frillie granted a special day off for the small classroom, the reason being that it was snowing and the children should have some fun.

Of course, Xia En knew very well what was going on.

The old man just felt cold and didn't want to move.

Ubel was very excited.

As a southerner.

This was the first time she had ever seen snow.

The little girl tilted her head back, stood in the snow, and stuck out her tongue, wanting to catch a snowflake and taste it.

This strange behavior made everyone laugh uncontrollably.

Xia En couldn't help but chuckle.

Yubel, however, was quite nonchalant. He even savored the taste with great seriousness and finally concluded that it was too bland and not tasty.

Zain and Shutark worked together to build a giant snowman. Because its shape was so abstract, no one could figure out what it actually was.

Zain claims to be a goddess.

But Shane felt it was more like a lump of something —

Of course, Xia En didn't dare say it out loud.

Using the magic taught by Frilian to teach a snowman to do somersaults, Philon brought a snowman shaped like Shane to life.

The little snowman did a funny somersault, which made Elu and Yubel burst into laughter.

Just then.

Lairn has arrived.

"Grandpa, look! Xia En is doing a somersault."

Xia En almost choked on his saliva.

Little girl, speak properly.

Lylene affectionately patted her granddaughter's head.

"I'm sorry for the trouble you've caused."

Xia En waved his hand.

"Are you here to take her back?"

"There's no rush. She can stay here until the New Year." With that, Lylene took out a gold-flecked envelope from her pocket and handed it to Frilian.

Frilian took it and looked at Lylene with a puzzled expression.

"This is an invitation."

Every winter, before the winter break, the magic academy will arrange a lecture and invite outstanding magicians to give the lecture.

"In previous years, the Continental Magic Association would send people, but this year is different. There are frequent disturbances in the north, and we can't spare any people. So, I recommended you to the Magic Academy, Ms. Frillian."

"I hope you can share your practical experience in combat against demons with the students."

Lylene's words made everyone who was busy building snowmen stop.

Frilian tossed the envelope back to Lylene with a hint of disdain. "It's so cold—I don't want to go. Let Shane go instead."

Lylene seemed to have anticipated Frilian's refusal, and he maintained his politeness, smiling as he tried to persuade her.

"You are the mage who has killed the most demons. No one can compare to you in this regard. Moreover, the students greatly admire the legendary mage, Frilian."

"I don't want to deal with those old pedants—" Frillie continued to refuse, "especially when we were analyzing [normal attack magic]—"

Frillie frowned as she recalled, and couldn't help but shudder.

Lyle continued to persuade him.

"Don't worry, I will inform the school in advance this time, so it won't bother you."

Seeing Lylene's insistence, Frilian was somewhat helpless for a moment.

Lylene increased her bet again.

"The reward for this lecture is a very rare magic book."

"!!"

Frillie's initially resistant expression suddenly changed.

"In that case, I will give a lesson to the younger generation of the magic world."

Seeing that Frilian agreed, Philon tugged at her sleeve and asked softly, "Lady Frilian, what does the magic school look like? I've never seen it before. May I come along?"

Xia En then remembered.

Philon had never been to school.

Not only him, but Shutark also never went to school.

Shane and Frilian exchanged a glance, then both looked at Lylene.

"Can we come along?"

Lylene smiled and nodded, "Then Ellu will guide you on the tour."

The next morning.

The group arrived at the Oisaster Public Magic Academy.

They got off the carriage.

Xia En was awestruck by the magnificent academy gate.

Unlike the imposing white spire of the Continental Magic Academy, the Magic Academy has an antique feel, reminiscent of the Roman Parliament Hall.

A faint aura of magic radiated from above the academy.

Xia En guessed that the entire academy was covered by a protective magical barrier.

Although he could not see the barrier.

But I felt the same magical sensation as before in the [Count of Granat], it seems that the barrier here was also created by [Grand Mage Vlame].

Moreover, even though the first snow had already fallen, the school was still warm.

Like a warm spring.

It looks like there's a similar magical barrier to maintain the temperature.

The crowd was still reeling from the shock.

Frillie was stopped by a group of old scholars who rushed out of the school gate.

The group of men were all covered in thick beards, but they were agile and vigorous. When they saw Frillie, it was like a pack of wolves seeing a little lamb.

"Ms. Frillian! It really is Ms. Frillian—"

"Excellent, Ms. Frilian, please take a look at my latest analysis of [Flight Magic] —"

"Ms. Frillian, this is your suggestion from 40 years ago regarding revising the danger level of 'Phantom Ghosts.' Your explanation of 'Phantom Magic' has given me a new inspiration—"

Frillie looked miserable.

Is this what Lylene meant by giving prior notice?

You really can't believe it.

Lylene gave an awkward laugh. He had indeed greeted them, but it was still inevitable that—

Despite her reluctance, Frilian was invited to the Department of Teaching and Research by the group of old scholars, and Lylene had no choice but to go along as well.

This is Ailu's alma mater.

The little girl walked proudly ahead of the group, leading them on a tour.

Philon and Shutark turned into curious children, looking around here and there.

Shane is also curious about the school in this other world.

The layout of the magic school is very different from that of ordinary schools in my previous life. There are no small classrooms here, only large lecture halls.

The students were not divided into different grades; they were all taught together.

"So how is graduation calculated?"

"There is a graduation test every year. As long as you pass it, you can graduate."

Xia En clicked his tongue in amazement.

Of the group, only Zan showed little interest.

After all, there are specialized schools for monks.

result.

As she walked, she bumped into a very beautiful female teacher. The teacher greeted Ailu kindly, and her smile was as beautiful as peach blossoms in spring.

Zain immediately became interested.

"That older sister—"

"That's my [Practical Magic Class] teacher. Don't let her gentle appearance fool you, she's incredibly skilled in a fight. She's the best teacher in the entire school."

Zain wasn't scared; on the contrary, he liked it even more.

"This is how an elder sister should be."

Xia En was speechless.

"You little brat—"

As the group walked along, they encountered two girls who were playfully bickering.

The two girls were quite young. One was riding on the other's back, pulling each other's hair and wrestling together.

Ailu quickly pulled everyone away.

"They were two notorious troublemakers at school, always making a lot of noise."

"Everyone, please walk around this area."

Xia En vaguely remembered that these two were also participants in the Level 1 Magician Exam, but he couldn't recall their names.

As I was pondering this, the academy bell rang.

Ailu was a little excited. "That's the bell from [Qiming Square]. The lecture is about to begin."