Delin Mansion.
A hazy white mist rose from the bathroom. Gwen soaked in the bathtub, and her whole body was submerged in the warm water.
He held his knees with his hands, only exposing the part from his nose.
His mouth sank in the water, constantly gurgle bubbles, his eyebrows were drooped, very sad.
Just a few days after returning from the south, Gwen's mind was almost filled with that blond figure.
Erica du Croy.
Of course Gwen knew him.
The two of them have met each other many times.
Gwen never thought that one day she would care so much about this matter.
That thing that existed in everyone's memory, but was almost forgotten, kept popping up in her mind recently.
Victor once confessed his love to the Duke's daughter.
It's so annoying, why do I suddenly start to care about this?
Gwen took another big breath, retreated into the bathtub and blew bubbles again.
Victor said he would solve this matter, although I don't know how he solved it.
But after a long period of time, this unpleasant incident was indeed gradually forgotten.
And now, the people of the empire, whether they are civilians or nobles,
When mentioning Victor. Everyone thought of the elegant earl and the powerful councilor.
No one seems to remember what Victor did back then.
Even Gwen gradually forgot about it.
But the last time I saw the blonde girl, she came out of Victor's room.
As if she couldn't control it, Gwen thought about the incident again.
Before this, even when this incident first happened, I didn't pay much attention to it.
Gwen couldn't understand. She kept soaking in the bathtub, motionless, but her mind didn't stop thinking.
"What is the relationship between her and Victor?"
Then, a knock on the door interrupted Gwen's thoughts.
That was the servant's voice.
"Miss Gwen."
Hearing someone calling her, Gwen reacted, stretched her head out of the bathtub, leaned back, and leaned on the edge of the bathtub.
Transparent water droplets hung on the white skin, flowing down slowly, looking particularly watery in the hazy mist.
"What's up?"
She frowned slightly and asked casually.
Then, the servant's voice sounded.
"Miss Kefla is back."
…
Gwen was wrapped in a white and thick bath towel, her hair was tied up high, and water droplets kept falling to the floor along with gravity.
As a result, as soon as he opened the door and took a step, he bumped into Kevlar.
Gwen was about to take two steps back, but Kefla pulled her into her arms and hugged her.
"It smells so good~ Where is little Gwen going after just taking a bath?"
Like a tease, Kefla's playful voice sounded gently in Gwen's ears.
Gwen's face suddenly turned red, she broke away from Kefla's arms, clutched her bathrobe tightly, and stood in front of her.
"Sister, why are you back at this time?"
"Is there any problem at home?"
Kefla waved her hand confidently:
"There's no problem over there, everything has been settled for you."
With her own methods, she re-established rules and a new order for the knights in the north.
And completely open the steel fortress to make it accessible at will.
As long as they arrange their itinerary according to the rules, they will not cause trouble to the Delin family.
Gwen was also very happy to see her sister suddenly come back.
After all, in the entire Delin family, only their two immediate relatives are left at this time.
"When I come back this time, I have something to do."
The smile on Kefla's face shrank a little, and she said slowly,
"This matter has something to do with you."
Gwen blinked and pointed at herself in confusion.
"I?"
Kefla nodded.
Soon, her eyes dropped, her expression became extremely serious, and she said matter-of-factly:
"If, I mean, if."
"You wouldn't mind if I took the initiative to go on a date with Victor, would you?"
"?"
…
Victor's mansion——
"Slowly, here, insert."
"Don't let it move too much."
A cold voice sounded, and Erica, who had blond hair, suddenly blushed.
Then, his tense body suddenly relaxed.
"Success!"
There was an incomparable surprise on her face, and green and white runes flashed on the magic circle in front of her.
In front of Erica's eyes, a basic third-level magic gradually formed a formation.
The elements of wind and wood merge with each other and flow in the formation.
Several lines were intertwined with each other and intertwined around the formation.
[Level 3 Magic: Gust of Green Leaves]
This is the most basic third-level elemental attack magic. The difficulty level for a third-level mage is as simple as stuffing an elephant into a refrigerator.
Compared to all the magic Erica has learned before, the attack is powerful enough to destroy a forest.
The exquisite magic circle was still trembling, and streams of magic power emerged from it.
Her father is not at home, so during these days when she returns to the royal capital, Erica will basically come to Victor's place.
The purpose is also very simple, to ask for advice on how to use third-level magic.
For a second-level mage like her, using third-level magic is as difficult as stuffing an elephant into a refrigerator.
So, this consultation took nearly half a month.
Until today, I finally succeeded.
Victor looked at the excited Erica and nodded happily.
"Not bad, this is the first level three basic magic you have used."
Strictly speaking, as long as he can use third-level magic, it means that the mage has entered the ranks of third-level magic.
But Erica is not outrageous enough to really reach that level.
Victor looked at the top of Erica's head, and the level numbers appeared above her head.
Level 29.
The magic power of her wind and wood elements comes from disaster, so she cannot be treated as an ordinary second-level mage.
Two special natural powers allow Erica, who is close to the third level, to imitate the magic power of a third level mage to a certain extent.
Of course, she is about to become a third-level mage herself.
Victor had only seen this kind of rocket-like upgrade speed from Heni.
Victor didn't feel surprised.
Even in the game background, not long after Victor met his death, the adult Erica became a third-level mage, breaking Victor's record as the youngest third-level mage.
Now, she's just moved that number up by nearly two years.
Erica was very excited when she used third-level magic for the first time.
She busily bowed to Victor to express her gratitude.
"Professor! Thank you very much!"
Her face was filled with a proud and joyful smile, extremely sunny.
Victor responded to her lightly, nodded, and said:
"This is the result of your own efforts. There is no need to thank me."
"Perhaps I would like to congratulate in advance the appearance of the youngest third-level mage."
However, Erica's level is indeed almost high enough.
But she is not a player after all.
There are many people who are at the peak of second level but have been unable to become third level mages for a long time.
This short gap of one level is enough to kill countless mages.
It makes it impossible to break through to the third level for the rest of its life.
There is no difficulty for gamers. As long as the experience is in place and the level is simply improved, they can advance to the third level.
But the effort required by a true mage goes far beyond that.
Erica also deeply understands this truth. Being able to release third-level magic does not mean that she has become a third-level mage.
A true third-level mage can naturally release third-level magic at will and at his fingertips.
Although, it is enough to make Erica happy now.
After her success, she bowed to Victor one last time, expressed her gratitude, and left Victor's mansion.
While the feeling is still there, she needs to go back home and practice again to remember this feeling.
After Erica left, Liya, who had been peeking for an unknown amount of time, slowly walked out from the side of the martial arts arena.
She put one hand on her hip, looked back at the direction Erica left and curled her lips, with a bit of ridicule in her tone, and said to Victor:
"Hey, the little girl you confessed to last time is here again."
"Our master mage is really charming. Is his dream about to come true?"
Victor didn't answer, just glanced at Liya lightly.
This action made Liya feel that Victor had acquiesced.
She held her chest with her hands and said with a bit of disdain:
"Don't forget, you still have a fiancée."
Victor turned around and planned to leave.
The crow was also nearby, and by chance it flew onto his shoulder.
"Where's Hernie? Where is she now?"
"Why, you've been provoked by a little girl, and you just want to find someone to vent your anger to?"
Liya looked at Victor with a look that seemed dissatisfied and muttered:
"A bastard mage with a messy private life."
After complaining, she left the martial arts arena.
Victor was left confused and puzzled.
I don’t know what kind of anger the other party is angry with.
...
At this time, Heni was in the academy.
The college is about to start its semester. As an associate professor, she needs to come to the school in advance to prepare various matters for the semester.
Including the work of welcoming new students,
The most painful thing for freshmen is the pre-study exam.
Naturally, this important task was also entrusted to Hernie.
At this time, she was sitting at the entrance of the college, wearing a thick black robe.
Under the summer sun, it was hard to open my eyes.
The sweat on his forehead stuck his bangs to his forehead, and his whole body was soaked with sweat.
Although he had used magic to cool down, his body was still very tired after a day's work, and he was sweating unconsciously.
Shoulders ached, spine rattled.
Hermione slumped in her chair and let out a breath.
very tired.
Only by sitting outside the college can I stay away from the work and take time to relax.
“It doesn’t feel like being an associate professor.”
I always feel that I am much more tired than before.
I really want to go back and take a shower.
It would be better if you can go with the professor.
Hey hey hey...
Hermione's face flushed twice as she thought about it.
She sat on the chair with her eyes closed, immersed in the fantasy in her mind, and almost fell asleep.
Until a dark shadow suddenly enveloped him.
Sensitive, she realized that someone was coming, opened her eyes hurriedly, and sat upright.
"Welcome, are you here to visit the academy...?"
She blinked and looked at the person in front of her, whose body was covered by a cloak.
The person in front of him slowly raised his head, looking at Heni with his green snake-like eyes.
"Excuse me……"
