At that time, those without magical talent might have to choose other paths: knight? Or junior officer?
"Hey, kid over there!"
None of that matters. Those who have lost their voice are like invisible people in the story. Only the most radiant and beautiful small group remains active at the center of the stage.
A figure suddenly blocked Wayne's path. "I'm talking to you! Didn't you hear me?"
The carefully tailored school uniform, with its cute pink ribbons, makes her look like a very youthful and lively female student.
"Eh, me?" Wayne looked around and found that the students on both sides of the aisle were looking at him with strange eyes.
"Who else could it be but you?" she said irritably. "What grade and class are you in? Why aren't you wearing your uniform when you enter the school?"
Speaking of uniforms, Wayne suddenly remembered that in the anime, the original female protagonist, who was a commoner, was bullied by the group for wearing ordinary rain boots to school on a rainy day, because they thought she lowered the school's standards.
In the end, it was the perfect prince who stepped in and reversed her fate of being bullied by the powerful nobles—although Chris later stole the prince's spotlight.
We'll meet today, right? The male lead, the ultimate winner, the first prince.
I'm really bothered by the ending where the anime's plot suddenly and inexplicably shifted from the yuri (lesbian) route to the first prince route. I really don't understand what the production team was thinking. Isn't this just deceiving the public?
Can you imagine yourself having a creepy smile because of the genuine friendship between the girls in the previous episode, and then suddenly seeing the female lead walking down the aisle with another man who didn't have much screen time before?
Wayne was already prepared to go off and write an 800-word review to fiercely criticize the production team for being out of their minds, but he didn't expect that the circuitry around him would deteriorate even faster...
The girl waiting for an answer was starting to get impatient.
"Oh, I'm in Class B of Grade 5. I just started school today."
Wayne took out his student ID and explained helplessly, "When I went to report to the dean of students, I didn't receive my uniform. So I'm not sure who to talk to about this. Could you please tell me? I would be very grateful."
I was wearing a slightly formal yet simple dress, which wasn't impolite, but I did feel a bit out of place standing among the uniformly dressed crowd.
"A new student? Why now..." She suddenly remembered something and exclaimed in surprise, "Could you be the rumored younger brother of Chris who will be attending the academy?"
“Uh, if you’re talking about Wayne Wincher, then yes, that’s me.”
"I see... Well, that's understandable. It's true that there are many unfamiliar places when you first enter the school." The girl's tone softened considerably.
“Let me introduce myself. I’m Sophia Patrick, a sixth-grade student and the president of the Lily Society.” She gestured to Wayne. “Come with me, I’ll take you to the fifth-grade teachers’ office.”
For the convenience of teaching, teachers' offices have always been located on the same floor as the grade level.
The Lily Society… Wayne’s expression was complicated.
His gaze fell on Sofia's uniform collar, where, sure enough, she wore a gold lily badge.
……
The so-called Lily Club is a unique student organization of Seiki Academy, which uses the pure and noble meaning of the lily to symbolize the noble status of the privileged class.
It's somewhat similar to the "fraternities" that existed in Western schools in that era. Initially, they were just a small group of outstanding students who formed secret organizations like underground societies. They gathered to discuss life and current affairs, but gradually evolved into a platform for elites and nobles to socialize, develop connections, and have very close ties with the power elite.
The Lily Society has a series of membership vetting procedures, and only those with exceptional family background, wealth, and abilities are eligible for admission. This secretive, exclusive, private, and self-proclaimed "elite" small group provides participants with a sense of "identity" and "honor," making them proud to be members of the Lily Society.
In the original storyline of the female lead, the Lily Society can be said to be the stronghold of villains. Apart from the first prince, there are almost no positive characters. They are all bullies and oppressors in the school, including the villainous heiress Chris.
Rather, Chris is one of the leaders of the Lily Society.
So it started in elementary school... I wonder if the current fake villainous heiress can still turn all the members of the Yuri Club, regardless of gender, into her loyal, brainwashed fans like in the anime.
"Ah, it's Sophia and Wayne." The homeroom teacher was a middle-aged man who looked very kind.
“I was supposed to go to the dean of students' office to hand over the transfer application and bring you back, but there have been so many things to do since the start of the semester, I’ve been busy until now, I’m really sorry.” He pushed up his glasses and looked at Wayne: “So, Wayne, how do you feel about the new school?”
Even if I were asked that, I would still find it difficult to describe...
Finally, Wayne praised in a very formulaic way: "It's absolutely gorgeous! Every view along the way is breathtaking. I've never seen such a beautiful school in my life."
The homeroom teacher laughed upon hearing this: "Hahaha, you're so young and you're already talking about a lifetime."
The middle-aged man's name was Tommy. He sent Sophia away and took Wayne back to the classroom.
"Classmates!" He tapped on the desk. "This is Mr. Wayne Wincher, a new student who transferred to our class this semester. Please welcome him!"
The classroom was quiet for a moment, then burst into applause.
Chapter 12 Bullying Cases Caused by Uniforms
"You can sit in the empty seat at the back of the classroom for now. The seats will be rearranged after the academic ability test."
Tommy told Wayne, "The first day of school is all free time for teachers to interact, so feel free to get along with your teachers and classmates. As for the school uniform, since it needs to be custom-made, you may need to go to the logistics office yourself."
“Okay, thank you for your help, teacher.” Wayne walked to his seat.
A stack of brand-new books was already laid out on his desk, apparently prepared in advance for him.
Whispers could be heard from the students around them, not exactly discreet: "Is it that one...?"
"Is it him? Duke Elliott's adopted son?"
Wow, he's so cute!
All sorts of ambiguous gazes were focused on Wayne.
However, Wayne's gaze was completely drawn to the figure sitting in the very center.
The First Prince, Richard Maysfield, was resting his chin on his hand on the table, giving him a casual glance.
When Wayne first met him, he felt a strong sense of pressure.
……
During the break, he was surrounded by many enthusiastic faces.
"Wayne, may I call you that?"
"Ah, please go ahead."
"Hey, I've heard that the members of your Winchester family are born with a high affinity for magic. Is that true?"
"Really? I've never heard of that."
"Um, what does Chris do at home every day? Wayne must know, right?"
"Excuse me, everyone, I need to go pick up my school uniform. Could you please let me pass?"
After quickly shaking off his overly curious classmates, Wayne headed to the logistics department.
He had briefly glanced at the textbooks on the table. The content was not extensive, mostly covering humanities subjects, with very few science-related courses, only the most basic arithmetic.
I don't know if it's because the teaching objectives of the primary school are relatively basic.
However, the book that interested him the most was this one: "The Origin and Development of Magic".
Legend has it that magic originated in the lost ages of antiquity.
The leader of the people, the King of Kings, went through countless hardships to enable mankind to have better survival capabilities. Finally, he reached an eternal pact with the spirits born from nature. As a result, the spirits agreed to lend their power to the followers of the King of Kings.
This story has been passed down for thousands of years, and the existence of elves has long since disappeared into the annals of history, making it impossible to verify.
No... originally no one would have thought about verifying such things, as long as the magic could be used.
Moreover, there is now a church that worships the King of Kings, and its influence is extremely strong.
If we question this legend, wouldn't that be questioning the existence of the King of Kings? This is something the Church absolutely cannot accept.
Over the years, people have gradually discovered some methods that can make the use of magic more efficient and convenient. So people systematized these methods, selected young talents with magical abilities, and carefully taught them.
This was the predecessor of the Magic Academy.
In the dead of night, Wayne had also secretly tried to circulate magic.
He could sense small points of light in the surrounding space. If he used magic to call out to them, some of the little creatures would respond and drift toward his location; however, most of the small points of light remained unmoved and indifferent.
In "The Origin and Development of Magic," scholars define these small points of light as magical elements.
There are five basic elements of magic: wind, wood, water, fire, and earth. Legend has it that there are also some extremely rare special elements, such as the light magic possessed by the original female protagonist.
The magical element that Wayne can use is earth. Although it's not a rare or powerful element, he's already satisfied with it.
It's worth noting that being able to project magic before the age of 15 is already considered quite talented. Wayne, hailed as a magical genius, can even summon giant earthen golems and create mud pits and cracks in the ground using the most savage surges of magic—high-difficulty spells that are completely different from Chris's ability to only summon a small mound of earth.
After entering the magic academy and undergoing systematic learning, the gap will only widen.
This is also one of the reasons why Wayne is confident in leaving for a distant future.
It's no wonder he was always thinking of running away with the bucket. Based on his years of experience watching anime and reading novels, Wayne came to a universal truth: you can never rely on the conscience of a time traveler.
That's no different from a high-stakes gamble where you bet everything.
Hmm... it's too early to tell, but if Chris, the time traveler from the Heavenly Dynasty, is really too much of a jerk, then I'll have to say goodbye to the beautiful girl with a heavy heart.
"Wayne Wincher, Class 5-B, three school uniforms. If lost, you will need to pay a new uniform fee to get a replacement, so please take good care of them."
The young school janitor handed him a handmade bag containing clothing.
The uniforms of Seiki Academy were designed by several world-renowned artists. They are beautiful, elegant and formal, yet youthful and lively.
To promote students' individual development, the school even allows them to make subtle modifications to their uniforms' bow ties and ribbons without altering the overall look.
So the students in uniforms on campus all looked very energetic; the boys were handsome and the girls were beautiful, which was a pleasant sight.
If Wayne's school on Earth had offered uniforms like these, he probably wouldn't have taken them off even to sleep.
Wayne was quite excited to receive his new clothes, and his steps back to the classroom were much lighter.
"Hey, kid over there! Why aren't you wearing a uniform?" Another girl called out to Wayne, accompanied by two slightly taller girls.
Why again?
Wayne showed her the bag he was carrying, and said with a pained expression, "I'm a freshman who just enrolled today, and I just received it..."
"Huh? A freshman?" Before he could finish speaking, the girl interrupted him, "Since you're a freshman, shouldn't you be preparing in advance? Also, why don't you greet us seniors?"
Wayne was stunned by her barrage of words and didn't know how to refute her for a moment.
In China, there's no rule about greeting unfamiliar upperclassmen when you're passing by.
Moreover, even in Western countries, there shouldn't be such a custom; parents often address their children by their first names.
Seeing his dazed expression, the three girls surrounded him.
Which class are you in?
The girl in the lead subtly glanced at his clothes; they were simple and elegant, but without any fancy accessories.
"No matter which remote corner you come from, since you've been so lucky to enter our Qingxi Academy, you must learn the rules here properly!"
She smiled maliciously.
"Heh~ We're trying to help you. If you're this clueless and run into some big shots... you'll get hurt~"
Wayne finally understood.
This is a typical villainous character, unlike Chris who is an unconventional type.
Chapter 13 Saving the Day
He frowned.
Did the naive and innocent female protagonist experience school bullying before she even had a chance to encounter it herself?
Wayne's growth trajectory on Earth is very simple.
He went from a top primary school in a major city across the country to a top junior high school and a top senior high school. He achieved good results in the college entrance examination and entered a top university. After graduation, he joined a top-ranked internet company through campus recruitment. He worked a 996 job and followed a very routine path.
The classmates I usually interact with are all test-takers; there aren't any I can call truly close friends. But on the surface, we all seem to get along quite well—it's all a matter of mutual respect and consideration.
As a result, he has never truly experienced school bullying in his entire life.
Gradually, the other students seemed to notice the small conflict, but they only dared to watch from a distance and none of them dared to step forward to stop it.
Wayne felt a little mentally exhausted.
If he wanted, he could unleash his strongest magic right now and make them bleed on the spot, but he can't do that.
Before this body was adopted by Elliott Wincher, it belonged to a very remote branch of the Wincher family, people who had long since moved away from the center of power.
Wayne's father was a knight who was accepted into the family because of his outstanding abilities and married the youngest daughter of the head of a collateral branch of the family. Unfortunately, he and his mother both died of serious illness when Wayne was still an infant.
As power shifted within the collateral branches, Wayne's position became awkward. Due to his young age, he had virtually no say in the family, and his relationship with his cousins was not harmonious.
On an ordinary afternoon, his cousins deliberately tortured and killed the pets he had adopted in front of Wayne.
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