A little girl at a magic school, she's a goofy troublemaker who can do anything.

Yu Zhiyuan was willing to listen to Li Wenyin, so she let her follow along.

As Li Wenyin followed behind Yu Zhiyuan, she silently thought to herself, "Wow, my senior is so tall! I'd estimate she's about 1.74 meters tall, taller than Senior Mu Feng."

She was thin and wiry, with a rather gloomy aura. She was taciturn and had dark circles under her eyes, but she was tall and agile, which gave people a strange sense of security.

As Li Wenyin walked behind Yu Zhiyuan, she thought that her senior sister didn't seem as unapproachable as she appeared at first glance.

Yu Zhiyuan walked for a while, then turned slightly and asked her, "You...you have some...question about Warcraft that you want to ask me?"

He stutters a bit when he speaks to people; it seems he's still not used to communicating with them.

Li Wenyin blinked her golden eyes and said, "I heard that those who specialize in magical beast studies will definitely be able to summon magic, and can summon magical beasts that have formed a bond with them to protect them. I'm very envious of that, and I also want to summon magical beasts to protect me."

"This wasn't something that could be accomplished overnight," Yu Zhiyuan said, her words becoming more fluent when she talked about magical beasts. "It requires long-term contact and companionship with magical beasts, and you need to get a response from them before you can summon them."

Of course, there are ways to force unwilling monsters to appear, but Yu Zhiyuan doesn't really want to talk about that.

"I see..." Li Wenyin said regretfully, "Then it seems that I basically can't do it."

"You..." Yu Zhiyuan hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and said nothing.

Li Wenyin then asked, "Senior, you've been in the Monster Forest for so long, you must know a lot of monsters there, right?"

"Hmm, I know a little bit," Yu Zhiyuan hummed softly in response.

"Birds and beasts... do you know any, senior?" Li Wenyin asked, digging deeper. "Have you ever seen a bird or beast that is pure white, with black markings on its forehead, golden eyes and sharp claws, feathers on its wings that are sharp as arrows, and a purple mark around its neck?"

What Li Wenyin was referring to was the description of the monster, the Evil-Beaked Feather King, from the novel that had been painstakingly recalled over the past few days.

She still wanted to know something from Senior Yu Zhiyuan, and if possible, it would be even better to prevent the incident from happening.

"Never seen it before."

Yu Zhiyuan thought about it carefully, answered, and then asked another question.

"Are you looking for it?"

"I..." Li Wenyin scratched her cheek and made up a reason, "I sensed that the birds and beasts have been behaving strangely lately, especially this one, which has changed the most and is particularly dangerous. I wanted to remind you to be careful with it, senior."

Yu Zhiyuan frowned slightly.

"The monsters at school are all docile and won't hurt anyone."

Li Wenyin pouted.

She had already given all the reminders she could, and tried to avoid it in advance, but after searching for several days, she still couldn't find a clue. Li Wenyin felt that she had done everything she could, but her senior insisted on not listening, and she really had no other choice.

She thought resentfully that she had already reminded him to this extent, and that she and her seniors had tried their best to do what Teacher Wuya asked for.

She couldn't persuade her senior, and there was nothing she could do.

"However, I have seen a similar one," Yu Zhiyuan said after thinking carefully, "but it had a golden pattern on its forehead and was called the Good-Friendly Bird, which was very docile."

Li Wenyin: "I want to see it."

Yu Zhiyuan put her finger to her lips and blew a loud whistle. A large bird flew down from the sky and landed next to Yu Zhiyuan.

It stirred up quite a storm, but no one was hurt at all. It leaned against Yu Zhiyuan and nudged her hand with its head, like a pet that Yu Zhiyuan kept.

Yu Zhiyuan smiled and patted the big bird's head: "This is the Good Fortune Bird, you can touch it."

Li Wenyin curiously went forward and touched it. The big bird was very obedient and did not resist her hand at all.

Except for the color of the markings on its forehead and the mark on its neck, which differ from the description of the Evil-Beaked Feather King in the novel, all other characteristics of this bird-beast can be matched one by one.

Could it be of the same race as the King of the Beaked Feathers?

However, the novel says there is only one Evilbeak Feather King in the Monster Forest, and Yu Zhiyuan also says she has never seen the Evilbeak Feather King...

Li Wenyin stared at the obedient big bird.

Looking at you now with such a kind and benevolent face, could you be the King of the Beaked Feathers?

"See?" Yu Zhiyuan seemed quite satisfied with their interaction and said, "It's very obedient; it's not a monster that will hurt people."

Li Wenyin looked somewhat troubled. She couldn't very well say that she could predict the future and that there would definitely be a monster attacking people this year.

"I've also heard some of the rumors circulating at school..."

Yu Zhiyuan's expression hardened, and she spoke in a calm voice.

"Recently, the monsters in the forest have indeed been a bit restless, which is due to the changes in the weather. They are really well-behaved; when they are uncomfortable, they would rather run into trees than hurt people."

As Yu Zhiyuan spoke, she lovingly stroked the head of the Good-Fate Bird, as if she were stroking her own companion.

It would be hard for a senior student who loves Warcraft so much to accept what Li Wenyin wants to say.

"I can't leave. I need to stay here and comfort them," Yu Zhiyuan said firmly. "They've been misunderstood enough by other students. My presence here is to prove that they won't hurt anyone."

Especially with the recent rumors of strange occurrences in the Warcraft Forest, she can no longer leave.

As the only student who permanently resided in the Monster Forest, her departure during this period confirmed that these monsters were indeed very dangerous.

Li Wenyin found it difficult to say what she wanted to say.

How can I tell my senior that they are really dangerous?

-

Li Wenyin was considering whether she should give up. Her senior had her own pursuits, and she couldn't force her to change them, nor could she provide convincing evidence.

Li Wenyin had agreed to try again for three more days with Pei Yuan, but the three days were almost over, and she still couldn't change Yu Zhiyuan's mind.

She could no longer delay her three senior students from going in and out of the Monster Forest with her for some slim chance of the future.

So... are we just going to abandon Yu Zhiyuan like this?

Li Wenyin sighed, thinking that this was all that could be done now.

She said goodbye to Yu Zhiyuan, wondering if this farewell would be the last time they would meet.

If Senior Yu Zhiyuan hadn't been killed in the Warcraft attack, we could have met again in the future.

However, as a student who resides in the Monster Forest, Yu Zhiyuan is likely in grave danger.

"You're leaving? Wait."

Yu Zhiyuan called out to Li Wenyin.

Li Wenyin turned to look at her.

Yu Zhiyuan handed her a bottle of magic potion.

"This is a potion that conceals the characteristics of magical beasts. I don't know if it will work for you, but give it a try. I hope it will be effective."

Li Wenying took it and asked doubtfully, "Senior, what's this...?"

"Although I have no problem with monsters or half-human, half-beast beings, many people still hold prejudices against them. When you're in a crowd, try to hide your beast-like features to protect yourself," she carefully advised her.

Li Wenyin, with her golden eyes, had mixed feelings.

"And another thing," Yu Zhiyuan handed her a piece of paper, "this is the incantation for a simple summoning spell."

Li Wenyin: "Isn't it said that you need a long-term bond and a response from the monster to successfully summon it?"

"That's true, but didn't you say you wanted to be protected?"

Yu Zhiyuan looked at her intently.

"So this summoning spell is used to summon me."

-

After leaving the Monster Forest, Li Wenyin remained in a daze, her eyes glazed over and her mind wandering.

Mu Feng was quite worried about her.

"Do you think she's alright? She seems to be having hysteria, and Teacher Wuya hasn't been around for the past few days... Should we take her straight to the school clinic?"

Pei Yuan, who was passing by, glanced at it.

"It's nothing, it's just our junior's first time experiencing utter failure."

"There's really nothing we can do..." Mu Feng scratched the back of his head. "If senior is determined not to come out, then let her go."

"Xiaoyin has been distracted ever since we came out of the Monster Forest yesterday," Qin Guanyu suggested. "How about we cheer her up?"

"What do we do?" Mu Feng shook his head. "Dance that 'apology dance'?"

Pei Yuan tapped him on the head.

"You've become addicted? If you want to dance, you can dance yourself."

Qin Guanyu was quite interested: "I think that dance is very good. I don't know it yet, can you teach me?"

"Hiss—Pei Yuan, really, we were having a nice discussion, why did you hit me? Look at Qin Guanyu!" Mu Feng slammed him down!

The three of them were sitting around a table having a heated discussion.

Li Wenyin was resting her chin on her hand, staring absently at the sky outside the classroom window.

It was already past the end of the general education get out of class, and the moon had risen.

She stared restlessly at the full, white moon.

"So this summoning spell is used to summon me."

Li Wenyin's casual lie was almost fabricated, yet the senior student believed it and offered her the most sincere help.

Li Wenyin felt uneasy, the words kept echoing in her mind, and she couldn't shake off her worries.

Originally, she only wanted to find out some information, but now that she's actually gotten to know the person, Li Wenyin can't let go of her.

Perhaps because she was just an insignificant cannon fodder character in the novel, paving the way for the protagonist, she was also a little afraid that the people around her would become cannon fodder in the novel as well.

Trampled underfoot by the protagonist, discarded at will, their brilliant lives reduced to mere cannon fodder for the sake of the plot.

It's still that senior who... gave her the ability to summon her own summoning spell.

The incident of monsters injuring people, the incident of monsters injuring people, the time of the full moon... the time of monsters injuring people.

Full moon!

Li Wenyin suddenly stood up and stared at the full moon outside the window.

The unease in her heart intensified rapidly; Li Wenyin's heart pounded like thunder, and her ominous premonition grew stronger and stronger.

Ahhhhh, I still can't let go of my senior!

Li Wenyin rushed out of the classroom.

-

"It's already dark, what are you doing in the Monster Forest at this hour?"

All three senior students came along.

Mu Feng followed along, completely bewildered, muttering to himself.

Pei Yuan lit a light with his magic wand and looked at Li Wenyin, who was walking ahead with her head down: "Li Wenyin, you promised me you wouldn't bother me if I didn't finish in three days."

"Senior, it's hard to say," Li Wenyin said with a serious expression. "I have a woman's sixth sense that tells me I have to go to the Monster Forest tonight."

"Going at night is still very dangerous," Qin Guanyu advised gently.

Li Wenyin waved the temporary access pass in her hand: "It's okay, we have this. We can teleport out if anything happens."

Although Teacher Wuya is not a very reliable person, the teleportation magic he left behind should still be reliable.

Pei Yuan was still not in favor, but Li Wenyin insisted on going.

They bickered all the way to the entrance to the Monster Forest.

A strange scene unfolded.

The pass of the Monster Forest was deserted!

They had been in and out of the Monster Forest several times and had figured out some patterns.

During the day, the pass through the Monster Forest is guarded by two fourth-year students from Oakwood. After dusk, it is guarded by four fifth- or sixth-year students from Oakwood, or even teachers.

With a 24-hour shift system, and considering that the Monster Forest is an important part of the school, there will never be a situation where no one is at the checkpoint.

But now.

There wasn't a single guard at the entrance to the Monster Forest in front of them.

Li Wenyin asked with a serious expression, "Senior, are there any special days when the Monster Forest is left unattended?"

"Never heard of it," Pei Yuan's expression also turned serious. "There must be people at the checkpoint to prevent the monsters from escaping."

Mu Feng got goosebumps all over.

"No way... Li Wenyin, do you really have some kind of woman's sixth sense?"

Li Wenyin stared at the entrance to the Monster Forest.

"Senior Yu Zhiyuan is still inside; I have to go in and check on her."

"Wait," Pei Yuan stopped her and said, "It's really strange that the checkpoint is unguarded. We need to send someone back to inform the student council or the teachers."

Li Wenyin turned her head and thought it made sense.

"Then you should go, Senior Qin Guanyu. You're popular and your words are more credible than ours, so you're the most suitable one."

Qin Guanyu was a little worried about them, but after hesitating for a while, he agreed and handed his temporary access pass to Li Wenyin.

"I found my senior, I can use this to bring her along."

Li Wenyin nodded, and the four of them split into two groups and began their operation.

-

The mist, the miasma-like gas, and the thorns that had grown out of nowhere—strange, were there any thorns in the Monster Forest when I came here a few days ago?

After walking for a while, Li Wenyin frowned and observed her surroundings, realizing that the deeper she went, the closer she got to the monster forest described in the novel.

Withered flowers and grass, a dimly lit path, and in the pitch-black night, it seemed as if wild beasts were watching from the shadows.

This is completely different from the Warcraft Forest of a few days ago.

Is there really such a big change in just one day?

What exactly happened in the Monster Forest?

Li Wenyin walked in the middle, with Pei Yuan and Mu Feng on either side of her, holding glowing spells, cautiously peering forward.

"My God, this is so exciting, I'm so nervous I can hardly breathe," Mu Feng said, his throat dry and his voice trembling, clearly showing how nervous he was.

Li Wenyin comforted her, "You should catch your breath. I have a feeling we're about to encounter something terrible."

"What's so amazing..."

He hadn't finished speaking.

The three of them heard a deafening roar at the same time.