Taking on Students

With the Goddess's magical healing, Frieren's shoulder injury healed in the blink of an eye.

However, the clothes were damaged beyond Dugu Qing's ability to repair, so Frieren had to use her magic to mend them herself.

Dugu Qing escorted Frieren back to her room to continue his research and development of magic to cleanse the skin.

Laiern came with great momentum, but was easily defeated by Dugu Qing. His old and weathered face could not hide his shame.

He remained calm and quietly returned home, not daring to make a sound.

Frieren stayed in her room, looking at the clouds outside the window. Thinking of Dugu Qing's tall and slender figure standing in front of her, sheltering her from the wind and rain, her beautiful eyes shone with an amazing light, and her body was filled with a happy energy.

She suddenly became interested in cooking and wanted to make something delicious to cheer up Dugu Qing.

She strode into the kitchen, picked up a cleaver, and slammed it down on a scallion.

"Biu~"

The cleaver fell, flattening the scallion, sending its leaves flying into the air and landing on Frieren's head.

"Waaaaah, my hand~"

Frieren raised her bright red finger that had been slapped, and burst into tears, feeling extremely wronged.

Upon hearing the sound, Fern rushed into the kitchen and placed Frieren's fingers on ice.

The pain in her fingers vanished quickly. Frieren lost interest in cooking, picked up a magic book at random, and began to read intently.

The Heaven-Piercing Tower, the Supreme Hall.

Serie stood alone, her golden hair fluttering in the air, a faint, lingering sorrow between her brows.

The clouds in the sky, like cotton wool, scattered all over the heavens, and the weather suddenly changed.

Serie looked down from her high vantage point, surveying the entire Auwest, taking in its splendor, a hint of warmth appearing in her eyes.

"The World-Destroying Calamity is about to begin, so I need to recruit more students to make some plans for the future."

Thinking about some of the students who stood out in this test, Serie gradually had an idea in mind.

Jian Ze stepped forward expressionlessly.

"Lady Serie, what brings you here?"

Serie took out the list she had just written and magically handed it to Jian Ze.

Jian Ze opened the list and saw the names Lavina, Kanne, and Ailu clearly written on it. A question mark appeared on her face as she looked at Serie with curiosity.

"Call those three here. I want to take them as my students and teach them the highest level of magic."

"Lady Serie is taking on students, and three at once! Am I still dreaming?!"

Jian Ze blinked, staring blankly, unable to believe it.

"Go quickly!"

Seeing Jian Ze's shock, Serie couldn't help but urge him on.

"Oh well."

As if waking from a dream, Jian Ze turned around, quickly left, and headed towards Laiern's house.

Ailu is Laiern's granddaughter; she should be home right now! In that case, let's find Ailu first, and then visit Lavina and Kanne!

Three days later.

A bombshell news story swept through the entire Magic City like a whirlwind.

The Mage of God, Serie, surprisingly took in three students at once.

What's even more amazing is that each of these three students is a beautiful young woman with a youthful and romantic appearance.

The news spread, and the entire Magic City became even more bustling. People excitedly discussed the various deeds of the three girls, and their sense of security greatly increased.

The monsters and Demons outside the city seemed insignificant.

Moonlight Hotel.

Dugu Qing, Fern, Frieren, Stark, having recovered and packed their luggage, settled their bills under the warm sunshine, left the hotel, and continued their journey north.

"Stark, let's play games together!"

The children near the hotel plaza greeted Stark warmly and invited him to play games.

Stark regretfully declined and bid farewell to everyone.

The street food stall owners, upon seeing Stark, also asked him familiarly if he wanted breakfast.

The female owner of the beer hall was giving away free Stark beer.

Frieren, Dugu Qing, Fern were quite surprised to see this.

"Stark, you seem to be having a great time these days!"

"Yes! I've actually made so many acquaintances."

"There's no way around it! The people here are all very welcoming."

Stark waved goodbye to everyone.

The group walked out of the city gate, crossed the bridge, and headed to the other side of the river.

Three familiar figures gradually came into view.

Lavina, Kanne, Ubel stood side by side and slowly stepped forward.

"Frieren, thank you so much! Although we didn't pass this time, we were accepted as students by Serie. We never expected this!"

Lavina and Kanne looked at Frieren with gratitude, a faint smile in their eyes.

"I've heard about it. Well done! Maybe next time we meet, you'll surprise me!"

Frieren had high hopes for the two and wasn't worried at all that they would surpass her.

Almost all Level One Mages are taken in as students by Serie, Ubel is no exception. She followed Lavina when she saw her come to see Frieren off.

"I can't believe we're parting ways already, Fern, Dugu Qing. Let's have a proper exchange and study magic again sometime in the future!"

There will definitely be an opportunity.

Goodbye then!

Fern, Dugu Qing, and Ubel bid each other farewell.

Frieren waved, then led Dugu Qing, Fern, Stark past the three and headed into the distance.

Take care!

Be careful on the road.

Come back and visit often when you have time!

Lavina, Kanne, Ubel waved goodbye, watched Dugu Qing and the others leave, and then turned back to Auwest.

As I stepped out of Auwest, the clamor and scorching heat gradually faded away.

Dugu Qing returned to the familiar forest path, and her leisurely demeanor returned once more.

He leaped into the air, unleashing his Sage Immortal Magic, and soared through the air like a dragon, every cell radiating an aura of freedom.

"Having spent so much time in the city, suddenly returning to the forest seems to have made Dugu Qing very happy!"

"Yes! Living in the city for a while has given me a lot of inspiration. Now I have so many magic spells I want to invent! Like magic for washing clothes, magic for washing skin, magic for brushing teeth..."

Dugu Qing counted on his fingers, inspiration flowing freely.

Indeed, the most important magic is still the magic you invent yourself, achieving it little by little with your own clever little hands—that's the best way.

Learning from others doesn't give me any sense of accomplishment!

"Dugu Qing, the Divine Might of God is still quite powerful. At least, it can help us clear out the weaker enemies. You should learn it when you have time!"

Frieren carried her suitcase, afraid that Dugu Qing would forget Serie's magic.

"Okay, okay, I'll watch it when I have time."

Dugu Qing waved his hand, then leaped into the clouds and jumped into the lake, having a great time, as carefree as the wind.