No Transferring Classes? Then Change the Homeroom Teacher!

"Class reassignment? Isn't that already done?" Xiao Xiao tilted her head, looking quite adorable.

"The current Classes One through Nine are temporary arrangements, organized solely for the convenience of the Freshman Assessment."

Mu Jin explained, "After the assessment concludes, all students who passed will be reassigned based on their martial soul types and combat roles."

She began counting off on her fingers.

"The new Class One will be for Power Attack and Control types."

"Class Two will be for Defense and Agility Attack types."

"Class Three will be for Support types."

"Class Four is a special class, including Food types, Healing types, and other martial souls that are difficult to categorize."

Having said this, Mu Jin paused for a moment.

"And I will be leading Class Two."

The dining table fell silent for a few seconds.

Wang Dong'er was the first to react.

She swept her gaze over everyone present: she herself was a Power Attack type, Xiao Xiao was a Defense type—though one could argue she was also a Control type—Cui Yajie was a Mental Control type, Ning Tian was a Support type, Wu Feng was a Power Attack type, and Nanmen Yun'er was an Agility Attack type...

"If that's the case, doesn't that mean everyone at this table will be split up?"

Wang Dong'er frowned.

Mu Jin did not respond.

Xiao Xiao lowered her head and muttered softly, "If I'm a Defense type, I could be in the teacher's class? But I don't want to be separated from Yajie, Dong'er, Lulu, and the class monitor."

"Theoretically, yes." Mu Jin nodded, though her smile held a hint of bitterness.

Wang Dong'er pondered for a moment before asking, "Then why can't Teacher Mu Jin lead Class One? Since Class One is for Power Attack and Control types, wouldn't they need a good teacher even more?"

Mu Jin picked up her teacup and took a sip, leaving the question unanswered.

The atmosphere at the table grew somewhat heavy.

Dai Huabin had been listening the entire time without speaking.

In the original story, the homeroom teacher for Class One after the reassignment was Zhou Yi.

And Mu Jin was the one leading Class Two.

As for the reasons behind this, Dai Huabin did not fully understand them either.

Dai Huabin set down his chopsticks and leaned back in his chair.

"No matter which class we go to, Teacher Mu Jin will always be my teacher."

The words were spoken softly, but everyone at the table heard them clearly.

Xiao Xiao immediately followed up, "That's right! Teacher Mu Jin will always be our teacher!"

Cui Yajie also nodded with a smile.

Wang Dong'er was a beat slower, but she eventually gave a reluctant hum:

"That goes without saying; Teacher Mu Jin has been so good to us these past few months."

Ning Tian also earnestly agreed:

"Teacher Mu Jin's teaching style suits us very well. If it were possible, I would also hope to continue with Teacher Mu Jin."

Wu Feng held up a chicken leg to show her support: "The teacher teaches well, we eat well, and life is good!"

Nanmen Yun'er tugged on Wu Feng's sleeve, cutting off the last half of her slightly inappropriate sentence.

Mu Jin looked at these children, her nose stinging slightly.

She had been a teacher for years, and while she had taught good students before, no class had ever made her feel as reluctant to part ways as Class Nine.

"It makes me very happy to know you all like your teacher so much."

Mu Jin smiled, her voice soft.

Dai Huabin took the opportunity to add another point.

"Furthermore, our Freshman Class Nine has secured three of the four semifinal spots. Regardless of which two teams meet in the finals tomorrow, the champion and runner-up will both be from Class Nine."

Dai Huabin paused, then continued, "Based on our results alone, Teacher Mu Jin should continue to lead us."

The logic was sound.

The results of the Freshman Assessment were a crucial reference for the academy's class assignments.

Having all three teams from Class Nine reach the semifinals was a teaching achievement that ranked highly in the entire history of Shrek.

Mu Jin felt a surge of joy, but she waved her hand dismissively.

"The academy has its own arrangements for class assignments; I cannot make that decision. You all just need to focus on fighting well in tomorrow's matches."

Although she said that, the tips of her fingers trembled slightly as she held her teacup.

Dai Huabin saw it, but said nothing more.

Some things are more effective done than said.

The meal ended in a cheerful atmosphere.

As the nine of them stepped out of the Nine Treasures Pavilion, twilight had completely shrouded Shrek City.

Street lamps flickered on one by one, casting a yellowish glow over the stone slabs of the commercial street.

"We'll see you tomorrow, then."

Ning Tian bowed slightly to Dai Huabin before leading Wu Feng and Nanmen Yun'er into a side alley.

Mu Jin also bid farewell to the group at the intersection.

"Get some rest early; tomorrow will be a tough battle."

After saying this, she walked a few steps away, then turned back to add: "Especially you, Huabin. Don't forget what you promised your teacher."

"I know, I know. I'll go easy on them," Dai Huabin waved his hand.

Only then did Mu Jin walk away, satisfied.

The five of them walked along the main road toward the dormitories.

Cui Yajie yawned, and Xiao Xiao leaned against her shoulder, looking as if she could barely keep her eyes open.

Wang Dong'er walked in front, her footsteps dragging; it was clear that today's matches had taken a significant toll.

Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu walked at the rear.

Zhu Lu reached out and tugged at Dai Huabin's sleeve, saying nothing.

This was her habit.

Whenever she was tired, she would walk while holding onto the corner of his clothes.

Dai Huabin did not shake her off, letting her hold on.

Back in the dormitory, he closed the door.

Zhu Lu went to wash up, the sound of water trickling intermittently from the bathroom.

Dai Huabin sat on the edge of the bed, hands clasped behind his head, staring blankly at the ceiling.

He had known the class reshuffling was coming for a long time.

In the original story, the homeroom teacher for Class One after the reshuffle was Zhou Yi.

He had experienced that woman's teaching style, and Dai Huabin did not like it.

If he were assigned to Class One after the reshuffling, it would mean spending at least two years under Zhou Yi.

It wasn't that he couldn't endure it.

But if there was a better option, why suffer through that?

Mu Jin led Class Two, which focused on Defense and Agility types.

Zhu Lu was an Agility type, so she could be in Class Two.

And since he and Zhu Lu possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, according to academy regulations, partners with a Martial Soul Fusion Skill must be assigned to the same class.

With that, he had a solid, non-negotiable reason to go to Class Two.

Dai Huabin ran this logical chain through his mind and found no issues with it.

But Wang Dong'er and the others would certainly be in Class One; at worst, he could just transfer classes later. If he couldn't transfer, he would just have to change the homeroom teacher!

Of course, that was a matter for another time.

The next day.

The morning sun blanketed the Examination Arena of Shrek Academy.

The venue for the semi-finals had been expanded once more, and the temporary spectator stands surrounding the arena were already packed.

It wasn't just the freshmen; many second and third-year students had come as well.

There were also more chairs on the teachers' platform than there had been yesterday.

Dai Huabin stood at the entrance of the arena, watching Ning Tian and her two teammates emerge from the opposite tunnel.

Ning Tian maintained her usual composed demeanor, her white school uniform spotless.

Wu Feng stood to her left, her right hand unconsciously clenching into a fist, her knuckles popping.

Nanmen Yun'er was on the right, her emerald-green hair tied into a ponytail that hung down her back.

Zhu Lu had already stepped to his side, her long black hair fluttering slightly in the morning breeze.

The referee walked to the center of the field and raised an arm.

"Second match of the semi-finals: Class Nine's Dai Huabin team versus Class Nine's Ning Tian team!"

"Both sides, take your positions!"