Practice Class

Melinda and the other person organized the team, then led Fini and the others out of the academy towards the practical training grounds outside the city.

The main purpose of this so-called practical training was to check the results of the students' studies for the semester, and it also served as a reference for the magic systems they would choose to advance in the following semester.

In Chen Cheng's opinion, this was somewhat similar to the mid-term and final exams he experienced as a student in his previous life.

The academy uniforms worn by the students showcased their identities. As they walked on the road out of the city, many commoners saw them and quickly made way. Some shop owners then remembered that it was the day the academy was organizing an outing for practical training.

"Hey, I wonder what new tricks the academy teachers will come up with for this practical training this year."

"Oh, I don't think so. A few days ago, Earl Huidun, who was supposed to participate in this practical training, suddenly had something come up and left the city early. As far as I know, the Earl won't be participating in this practical training.

I think without the Earl, the academy will at most just go through the motions. Who would dare to really let these noble young masters and ladies get hurt!"

The discussing merchant shook his head, unsure if he was expressing disappointment with the academy's superficiality.

A group of students thus left Huidun City, and along the way, the differences between the students were clearly visible.

Take Fini, for instance. She entered the Sea of Magic on her own, and she even comprehended a wind-element spell in the Sea of Magic. Therefore, as she walked, a gentle breeze constantly surrounded her, and she wasn't even out of breath.

Among the students in the same class, a large portion, being mages who didn't train their physiques, were panting heavily.

Only two or three exceptionally talented individuals, with the help of Melinda and the other, had sketched basic magic patterns and could circulate magic throughout their bodies to alleviate muscle soreness.

Chen Cheng wasn't surprised by this situation. These students were all under ten years old, and they were all pampered individuals.

They didn't need to train their physiques like warriors while studying magic at the academy. And before coming out today, they weren't allowed to be carried by their servants, so it was natural for them to be out of breath after walking a few miles.

The students who were progressing faster, upon seeing Fini use magic, also thought of themselves. Although the magic they inscribed didn't have a body-lightening effect, circulating magic throughout their bodies could also reduce fatigue.

Isabel, walking ahead, was quite satisfied with those students who used magic to reduce fatigue. Of course, what satisfied her the most was Fini, the genius young lady.

As for Chen Cheng beside her, although he wasn't out of breath and his face wasn't flushed, and one could even faintly sense a special, highly concealable magical flow within him, Isabel still didn't have a good impression of him.

This was not only because of Chen Cheng's identity, but the main reason was the glasses Chen Cheng made for Melinda, which had made both of them the talk of the city's upper circles recently.

Every time someone mentioned Chen Cheng, the slave, in the same breath as Melinda in front of her, even if they didn't say anything bad, Isabel's expression would immediately turn gloomy.

Fortunately, Earl Huidun had left Huidun City two days ago. Otherwise, for the sake of her good friend, Isabel might have really gone and killed Chen Cheng, the slave who had tarnished Melinda's reputation.

Chen Cheng, naturally, was unaware of all this. He could only sense that this teacher, who had lost a leg, was quite hostile towards him. However, considering she was a disabled girl, he wouldn't bother with her, that was Chen Cheng's thought.

At this moment, Chen Cheng began to use his will to sense if the magic he had developed through self-study had any signs of collapse, and at the same time, he observed if there was still the previous blockage in his magic circulation.

Now, Chen Cheng's body was inscribed with his research from this period. He had dismantled all the magic pattern circuits of those basic small spells, and then in the Sea of Magic within his dreams, he combined them with different magic pattern circuits to study the flow and transformation of magic.

He had failed many times during this process, but it was thanks to the convenience of being able to enter and exit the Sea of Magic at will.

Finally, he managed to tinker with some things, such as the transformation directions of several magic pattern circuits. And what was inscribed on his body now was a basic spell he had recently successfully researched.

However, the inscription of this magic pattern circuit had been slightly modified by him, becoming a basic spell that could undergo minor variations.

And he had just used a recovery spell to instantly restore his fatigue.

Feeling the changes in his body, this was the first time Chen Cheng had truly felt the benefits of magic.

Magic pattern circuit construction successful, magic infusion normal, magic release normal, circuit dismantling successful.

Silently recalling the casting process he had just observed with his consciousness, Chen Cheng couldn't help but smile.

His research had truly succeeded.

Soon, the academy's military camp stationed outside Nanmu Forest was seen by everyone. At this time, soldiers sent by the Earl were guarding the inside and outside of the camp to ensure its safety.

At the same time, these soldiers could also serve as support, intervening to protect the students if they encountered ferocious beasts in the forest that exceeded expectations.

Upon entering the encampment, Chen Cheng saw a high platform. Then, remembering that the Earl was coming today to award Fini, he assumed it was prepared for the Earl.

Chen Cheng wasn't the only one with this thought. The students also cast envious glances at Fini upon seeing this.

After reorganizing the team, Melinda led the students to their class's tent, and the outdoor magic practical training, which would last for half a month, began.

However, while everyone was discussing when the Earl would arrive, the highest-ranking military officer at the camp came to inform Melinda, who was leading the team, that a major incident had occurred in Nanmu Forest yesterday.

The Earl had already entered the mountain with his personal guard knights two days ago to deal with the incident, so today's award ceremony might need to be canceled.

Upon hearing this news, those who were jealous secretly chuckled, while those who had some acquaintance with Fini came forward to comfort her.

Isabel shook her head at the different behaviors of these young students. These people who were secretly laughing completely lacked a sense of collective honor as members of the class, which was what she, a former military person, disliked the most.

Isabel clapped her hands to attract everyone's attention, and then began to arrange tents for the students.

Afterward, Melinda and Isabel also found Fini, comforted her properly, and told her that Earl Huidun would not go back on his word, and her honor would always be hers.

Seeing that both teachers were comforting Fini, Chen Cheng went to tidy up Fini's tent first.

Those who were watching the show saw that not only did Fini have teachers to comfort her, but her attendant, Chen Cheng, was also an auditor who could come to help her tidy her tent.

Their servants, because they were not registered students of the academy, were all blocked outside by the soldiers.

These young masters and ladies were truly feeling sour and bitter at this moment.

"Just be proud. Let's see if you, this lowly fellow, survive this practical training."

Coles, who had been staring at Chen Cheng, muttered sinisterly while holding a dark black Magic Crystal in his hand.

After the students had finished tidying their tents, Melinda led the team to the outskirts of Nanmu Forest to teach everyone practical magic herbology.

Of course, the knowledge of herbalism here was very superficial, merely giving the students an opportunity to learn. As for deeply studying magical herbs, that would be something they could do only after becoming true mages.

Chen Cheng had also borrowed several basic books on magical pharmacy, which categorized magical herbs. For now, he only wanted to remain at the level of having read them.

Because, according to his sworn friend from his past life, Old Coles, who had spoken to him about his understanding of the medical field, he knew very well what a massive pitfall it was.

He certainly didn't want to jump into that huge pit himself right now.

For the time being, he would continue researching his magic rune corridors.

The group hadn't strayed too far from the camp. Melinda had only introduced some magical herbs that grew abundantly near the camp and possessed basic healing properties. After explaining their habits, shapes, and simple effects, the class concluded.

This allowed the students to gain a simple understanding of common magical herbs, so that if they were injured during their upcoming free hunting session, they could remember to use nearby herbs for treatment.

Time passed quickly, and three days vanished in the blink of an eye. Earl Huidun still had not returned from Nanmu Forest.

Isabel, a former military member, sensed something strange. She inquired with the stationed camp officer if the Black Dragon from Nanmu Forest had emerged.

However, the only information she received was that it wasn't the Black Dragon. The emergence of the Black Dragon required reporting to the King, who would then dispatch the kingdom's two strongest legendary powerhouses. Earl Huidun wouldn't foolishly lead his knights into Nanmu Forest because of it.

Isabel considered this and agreed it made sense. Furthermore, as a Level 10 Gold Warrior herself, her perception of combat auras had not alerted her to any war activity.

Perhaps something had delayed the Earl within the forest.

However, if anyone were to venture deep into Nanmu Forest at this moment, they would witness the perilous danger hidden within its depths: a large tree entwined with dragon-shaped vines.

Within a radius of several hundred meters around it, the vines had formed a cage. Inside this cage, dozens of knights, clad in armor, lay dead.