Lavina

After the meal, Stark offered to clean up the kitchen.

With nothing else to do, Dugu Qing went out of her room and strolled in the garden, admiring the flowers.

Seeing Dugu Qing strolling leisurely in the garden, Fern found it impossible to concentrate on his Meditation and cultivation, so he simply accompanied Dugu Qing for a walk and a chat.

The two strolled from the hotel garden to the street, selecting items they liked.

Pearl Magic Academy, South Gate.

The melodious school bell rang, signaling the end of get out of class.

Lavina, after finishing Kanne busy studies, walked out of the bustling school gate with her schoolbag on her back.

"Kanne, the First-Class Mage Exam is in three days! Are you really going to take it?"

Lavina is a Third-Class Mage, born into a wealthy and prestigious family, and is a typical young lady.

Taking the exam is to fulfill my parents' wishes.

Kanne is Lavina's playmate. He is timid and cowardly, and tends to want to give up when faced with difficulties.

Lavina didn't understand why Kanne insisted on participating.

Kanne had orange-red hair, wore a cropped top, had a slightly plump figure, and wore tight white leather boots.

She looked at Lavina and nodded noncommittally.

"Just consider it a test of courage! If I fail this time, I won't be afraid next time."

Do we really have to do so much just to avoid being afraid?

Lavina nodded, seemingly puzzled but actually quite impressed.

The stalls near the school gate were steaming hot, and the rich aroma of meat filled the air.

A dazzling array of tempting snacks filled the stalls, making one's mouth water just by looking at them.

Kanne, smelling the aroma of fried chicken, excitedly rushed over.

"You idiot! You said you were going to lose weight yesterday, and you're breaking your diet again today. Get back here!"

Lavina strode forward, her silver-gray hair flying wildly with her movements, her blue skirt billowing and rippling in waves.

He grabbed Kanne's orange hair, a confident and romantic smile spreading across his face, and pulled Kanne back.

"It hurts, it hurts~"

Kanne hummed indistinctly, his body instinctively shrinking back slightly, showing no intention of breaking free, but rather revealing a hint of indulgence and enjoyment.

"You rascal, will you dare to steal snacks again?"

"I want dinner! Dinner isn't a snack."

The two argued loudly, their heads bumping together, going back and forth, neither willing to give in, just like a pair of bickering lovers, neither able to convince the other.

College Street, roadside.

Dugu Qing and Fern walked together, watching the students leaving school, going home in groups of three or five, and a nostalgic expression appeared on their faces.

"Fern, you didn't go to a magic academy either, did you?"

"Yes!"

"Perhaps when we have time in the future, we can teach at a magic academy and experience academy life."

With Dugu Qing's talent and strength, becoming a student is impossible, but teaching students is an opportunity.

"Dugu Qing, you still have such a childlike heart! Alright! It's a deal. After the adventure, we'll become teachers together."

Fern's brows relaxed, and he agreed with a broad smile.

"By the way, I heard from Laiern that if you pass the First-Class Mage Exam, you can learn a spell from Serie. What do you want to learn?"

As Dugu Qing strolled through the crowd, she recalled the information that Laiern had revealed during their casual conversation at the dinner table earlier.

"Girls all love beauty, and I want to learn the Magic of Eternal Youth."

"Good luck! I'll help you if I have the chance."

Dugu Qing smiled kindly and made a promise.

Although he didn't know the specific content of the exam, they were all friends, so he would help if he could.

The streets were teeming with people, a sea of heads, and filled with a cacophony of voices.

The bright red sunset casts endless warm light, dispelling the weariness of the day.

Dugu Qing's hair fluttered lightly, her skin was as white as snow, and her tall figure stood alone, ethereal and otherworldly, as if she were untouched by worldly affairs.

Wherever it passed, the world instantly fell silent, and everyone held their breath, turned their eyes to watch intently, and watched with rapt attention.

Lavina suddenly felt all the noise disappear, and the world became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

She gazed intently into the distance and saw a stunningly beautiful figure approaching from the opposite direction. Her features were exquisite, elegant, and flawless, like a masterpiece of nature, breathtakingly beautiful.

She gasped, staring intently at Dugu Qing, feeling as if her very soul had been sucked away.

His face was flushed, his head was dizzy and lightheaded, and his heart was pounding like an earthquake.

She pursed her lips in self-consciousness, maintaining a ladylike demeanor and exuding a gentle and refined air, appearing several years older in an instant.

A moment later, the two brushed past each other.

The surrounding world returned to its clamor, and Dugu Qing strode away.

Lavina recalled Dugu Qing's figure over and over again, a smile quietly creeping onto her lips, as if she had eaten honey, unable to calm down any longer.

"Lavina, so cool! Did you see that white-haired guy from earlier?"

Kanne stopped in his tracks, looked at his friend, and jumped up excitedly.

"He's so handsome, he must be a theater actor! Of course, he could also be a ballet dancer?"

Kanne's mouth was like a fully wound-up machine gun, spewing out words non-stop for a long time.

Lavina couldn't take it anymore. She hugged Kanne tightly, held her close, and roughly ruffled her orange hair.

"Who says just because someone is beautiful they're an actress? Maybe she's a prince! Don't talk nonsense if you don't know!"

The two started arguing again, but this time they were arguing with someone else.

Three days later, at nine o'clock in the morning.

Dugu Qing, Fern, Frieren arrived at the Continental Magic Association together.

Magicians from all over the world gathered here, patiently waiting for the exam to begin.

The spacious hall gradually became crowded.

Dugu Qing walked slowly, her white robes fluttering and her beautiful hair flying.

Her skin, as white as jade, radiated a faint divine glow. With each step, ripples appeared, as if a celestial being had descended to earth, a sight of breathtaking beauty.

Wherever he went, people trembled and couldn't help but turn their heads.

"My God! I never imagined there could be such a stunning beauty in the world, truly breathtaking."

"Where did this handsome young man come from?! I'm completely smitten!"

"Oh no, it's the feeling of falling in love."

"Oh no! I'm so old, and I've actually been attracted to him. This kid is terrifying!"

"Little brother, come quickly into your sister's arms."

Exclamations of surprise rose and fell, and the older women gazed at Dugu Qing with intense interest, their eyes sparkling with desire.

Lavina watched as Dugu Qing entered through the door, then stepped forward with a confident stride and patted Dugu Qing heavily on the shoulder.

"Hello! Handsome, what a coincidence that we meet again!"

Fern looked at Lavina with affectionate eyes, her silver-gray hair, and her blue sailor uniform and tight-fitting boots, exuding a sweet, girlish charm.

Hmm! It's the scent of a competitor; someone wants to take Dugu Qing from me.

Fern stepped forward, his expression solemn, as if facing a formidable enemy.

"We haven't met before, have we?" Dugu Qing looked at Lavina with elegance.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Lavina, and this is my best friend, Kanne. We're both participants in this test!" Lavina hugged Kanne and patted her chest confidently.