In another world, Lu Mingfei is learning card making.

Looking at it this way, it seems that Hu Ling's actions back then were actually the right choice by accident?

After a moment's thought, Lu Mingfei threw the two newly crafted cards into the Mirror of Eternity.

In any case, the Mirror of Eternity is indeed useful—and that's enough for Lu Mingfei.

As for how to grow quickly... at least for this week, Lu Mingfei doesn't really need anything about that.

After all, this is St. Marian Academy. Although there's no way to persuade the teachers to thoroughly investigate the Noble Academy and find the student who might be entangled with the 'devil' or simply a transmigrator, it's practically impossible for that student to harm him.

—On Earth, it would be almost impossible for a student to be murdered in a revenge killing at Tsinghua or Peking University; the defense measures of such schools are absolutely top-notch.

"In other words, if we disregard the possibility of 'native superhuman races' appearing on Earth, then I am currently absolutely safe. All I need to do is study, grow, and become stronger step by step..."

Lu Mingfei clenched his fists twice, feeling quite excited.

"As for the extraordinary societies on Earth... since they still choose to hide beneath the society composed of ordinary people as 'secrets,' they are not much of a threat."

"The animals in nature all know that if two predators are competing, the one that stays put will be the stronger one—and since those extraordinary beings haven't openly declared any 'racial superiority,' it means they can't withstand gunpowder weapons..."

"—No, that's not right. While we should be strategically dismissive, we also need to be tactically cautious. Even if they fail to seize control of Earth, we must be tactically prepared to face an attack from a disciplined organization... Speaking of which, aren't they cracking down on organized crime these days? Can't we just report them then?"

Lu Mingfei made a few complaints, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that his caution at the time was like playing a battle of wits with thin air.

However, such words are merely empty talk. While it's important to clearly portray the enemy as a "paper tiger" in propaganda, in actual preparation, it's also crucial to understand that the enemy is a real tiger capable of devouring people.

Putting everything else aside, if he were to encounter an organized, disciplined, and systematic attack, he could certainly report it. However, the other side could also easily snatch back what Lu Mingfei had taken from the devil before the police even arrived.

It's not just about that thing, it's also about his life.

At that point, Lu Mingfei will be forced to sign a humiliating treaty with the devil, handing over his soul, and possibly even everything in St. Marian Academy...

"This is the only thing I absolutely cannot do."

Lu Mingfei took a deep breath, his eyes gradually sharpening.

"An extraordinary race? A time traveler?"

"I'm waiting."

……

Tuesday morning, outdoor dueling class.

After her routine laps, Lai Si walked over to Rong En and Lu Mingfei, who were squatting under the shade of a tree chatting.

"Lu." St. Marian's students usually address Lu Mingfei by his surname, and this practice has gradually extended to the teaching staff—to them, pronouncing the three characters "Lu Mingfei" is either too slow or sounds strange, so it's more convenient and respectful to just call him by his surname.

"I also encountered these 'heroic numbers' at the library yesterday."

"Did you see it from the House of Nobles?" Ron asked haughtily, raising his head.

"...Yes." Lace gritted her teeth, her gaze fixed on Lu Mingfei, who was still squatting on the ground. "What's going on? I swear, I haven't spread this stuff—"

"I know," Lu Mingfei said, his tone somber. "There are people in the Noble Academy who understand them as well."

"So the Noble Academy has started its outreach education before us?" Rais asked, puzzled. "What's the use of that, besides academic credits?"

"Yeah, credits." Lu Mingfei really wanted to smoke a cigarette right now, preferably a Daqianmen. He'd overheard the old smokers in the internet cafe discussing how Daqianmen got its name because it was strong and could suppress anything.

"While academic credits don't necessarily equate to ability, if an academy generally has more credits, then they can buy more materials and magic cards in Traveler's Street..."

"This also means they'll have more opportunities to create cards." Lacey's brows furrowed slowly. "It also means their overall strength will be far greater than ours."

"Yes, I would even say that this number is probably just the beginning." Lu Mingfei sighed softly. "If we want to achieve this effect, relying solely on arithmetic class is not enough. Although Professor Linteler is called 'the jewel of St. Marian Academy,' it doesn't mean that his favor will truly allow an academy to hold the crown representing the Academy Cup."

"Therefore, someone among the lower-grade students will definitely take on the main responsibility, teaching magic theory, potion-making, summoning, and even theology—"

Lu Mingfei suddenly recalled a word that the senior student had mentioned at the meeting over the weekend:

"The dewdrops of all living beings..."

Lu Mingfei murmured.

"What?" Because her voice was too soft, Lais didn't hear clearly and had to ask again.

Seeing that the two were not talking about him, Rong En stood aside and began to stand guard, his eyes constantly scanning for anyone who might walk into this small corner.

"Dewdrops on all living beings," Lu Mingfei repeated. "Lass, have you ever read this phrase in a book?"

"...It sounds like a theological term, but we haven't touched it yet." Lace's brows furrowed, her face full of melancholy.

"In the church, many scriptures use the term 'all beings' to describe things. For example, the Holy Light is described as 'the light that leads to goodness in the hearts of all beings'."

"And the word 'dewdrop' is described in the scriptures of deities related to 'nature,' such as the goddess of dawn, the god of agriculture, and the god of nature..."

Why are you bringing this up?

"I just suddenly realized that our theology teacher seems to be a holy knight who upholds the vows of the ancient sages," Lu Mingfei smiled. "So I'm guessing what these dewdrops of all living beings might represent."

"..." Lace rolled her eyes at him and turned to leave.

—If you really want to guess, isn't the answer to the riddle right there on the surface?

Dewdrops gather to form puddles, and the puddles overflow to form streams...

What would happen if the stream of life fell on one person?

May all your wishes come true? May everything go smoothly? Or even, may he ascend to godhood?

"Rong En," Lu Mingfei said with a frightening smile, "among the students of the Noble Academy, is there anyone who can command the respect of lower-year students, or even upper-year students?"

"If I had to choose, it would only be that one." Rong En pondered for a moment, then stated a title:

"One of the Kingdom's Twin Swords, the only son of the 'Valkyrie on the Battlefield'—"