Magical Cat

Chapter 32 Evil Intentions

"Yes, teacher!"

Elaine nodded happily in agreement.

She had heard about special instruction before, but had never experienced it.

Moreover, it was a special lesson from her favorite teacher, Melina, so she couldn't be happier.

At that moment, all the students looked at Elaine with envy.

Not only did they receive excellent feedback in class, but they were also the first to secure a spot for special instruction, and this was done in front of a large audience.

Some people couldn't help but fantasize about how great it would be if they were in that situation.

Elaine also felt everyone's eyes were fixed on her.

Her long-standing experiences have made her sensitive to gazes.

The stares made her a little uncomfortable, but then Elaine realized that the gazes were slightly different from before.

If in the past it was purely negative emotions like belittling, contempt, and jealousy, now people's gaze towards her contains more of a part that makes her feel happy, and even somewhat enjoyable.

Elaine, of course, had no idea that these were envious glances.

Before today, her classmates would never have felt any emotion towards her.

Through two hands-on lessons, many people, like Webber, have come to understand that Elaine's magical talent is truly remarkable.

At least in these two classes, she was undoubtedly the top student in the entire grade.

A world where strength reigns supreme is that simple and pure.

If, like last semester, there are only grades for theoretical courses, the impact on students' perceptions is not yet very noticeable.

After all, it's just a score on paper.

But this semester, after the practical classes started, the students' feelings were noticeably different.

Those powerful fireballs exploding before our eyes, triggering one magical critical strike after another, are the simplest and most straightforward display of strength.

Only when faced with such a simple and straightforward display of power can people temporarily forget their identities as nobles and commoners.

Elaine lowered her head, not lost in the admiring gazes, but calmly sat down to meditate, as if nothing had happened.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on her for a long time, and they suddenly had the illusion that Elaine was the real aristocrat.

"Unperturbed by favor or disgrace, he already possesses the composure and calmness expected of a magician."

Melina nodded silently in agreement.

She had a very high opinion of Elaine even before Li En appeared.

It wasn't just that Elaine had good magical talent; it was mainly her character that mattered.

Melina, who had been a student sponsored by ordinary citizens, knew best what kind of trials and tribulations this identity brought.

If they persist and stay true to themselves, their character will far surpass that of those aristocratic children.

However, a strong will is the greatest advantage for a magician.

Melina had seen too many powerful magicians become helpless in the face of crisis, unable to even exert their full strength.

This is also why the college only teaches them for three years.

The sheltered environment of the academy cannot provide them with the necessary support for their future growth.

Thinking of this, Melina glanced in the direction of Li En and Elaine, and muttered softly, "Perhaps this special lesson could be made a little more difficult..."

At the same moment, Li En looked at Elaine's tense little face and the abstract expression of her lips constantly turning upwards, and thought to himself, "Can she enter meditation like this?"

He quietly pressed his tail against Elaine's heart and found that her little heart was pounding wildly with excitement.

But Li En could also understand that Elaine probably had few experiences of being envied by others growing up.

What's more, this time, those who envied her were the very aristocratic classmates who usually looked down on her.

"Perhaps this is what it feels like to finally hold your head high."

Li En smiled and couldn't resist gently scratching Elaine's neck with his tail, making her almost lose her composure.

Elaine was not to be outdone. She grabbed Li En's tail with her little hand and bit it into her mouth, gently biting it with her silver teeth as she retaliated against Li En.

Li En felt a pain and numbness coming from his tail, and a faint electric-like pleasure came from the base of his tail on his buttocks, making him wiggle his buttocks involuntarily.

"Oh, cats have such strange bodies."

He never imagined that a cat could experience pleasure from having its tail gently bitten.

Just as Li En and Elaine were fidgeting during class, they heard footsteps behind them.

Li En turned around and was immediately disappointed, but he still nudged Elaine's chin and said in his demonic mind, "That big oaf is here. Let's see if he can afford to lose."

Li En's words made Elaine open her eyes.

She naturally knew who the big, silly guy Li En was talking about was.

Elaine was only pretending to meditate, so she straightened her face, opened her eyes, stood up, and turned around to see that Weber was already behind her.

Weber flicked his finger, and with a crisp sound, a point of golden light traced an arc and shot towards Elaine.

Elaine reached out and took it; it felt icy cold. When she opened her hand and looked at it, her face lit up with joy.

This is an exquisitely crafted gold coin, engraved with intricate magical runes on one side and the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Marches on the other.

"I lost this time, and this is the gold coin I lost to you."

Weber spoke in a deep, muffled voice, then suddenly bowed deeply to Elaine: "I apologize for my previous remarks."

When he straightened up, he said seriously, "Next time, I won't lose again!"

After saying that, he turned and left. Even under the strange looks from all his classmates, he remained calm and returned to his target position to continue shooting.

Elaine was also somewhat surprised, but she simply put the gold coins away carefully and sat down to continue meditating.

This time, I truly entered a meditative state.

"This guy..."

Lee En looked at Weber's retreating figure with great surprise.

He had thought Webber would continue to argue and wouldn't give up easily, but he was surprised by how decisive Webber was.

"Is there some other conspiracy, or...?"

Li En had already figured out a way to deal with Webber, but this unexpected turn of events has put him in a bit of a bind.

"Weber actually apologized to that civilian."

The students were equally surprised.

They all knew very well what kind of person Webber was.

"He can at least accept defeat; he didn't disgrace the family."

Some people admire Weber's approach.

Li En listened silently and noticed that there weren't many people taking the opportunity to mock Weber; most of them actually acknowledged Weber's abilities.

As Li En listened, he gradually understood.

Elaine won this lesson against all of them, so most people didn't think there was anything wrong with Webber conceding defeat to Elaine.

Ultimately, it all comes down to ability.

Of course, there are still people blinded by jealousy.

"Fool! Apologizing and admitting defeat to a commoner? You're a disgrace to the nobility!" Barbara cursed through gritted teeth.

Seeing Elaine so glamorous was more painful than killing her.

All of this should have been mine.

"Even the teacher is biased towards you, why?"

Barbara usually vents her frustration by attacking targets with magic, but she can't land a single critical hit.

She was so focused on venting her anger that she didn't notice a wooden cat quietly crawling up to her feet.

Listening to Barbara constantly muttering curses at Elaine, Lee En, who had moved closer to her feet, actually smiled.

"Thank goodness I still have you."