Academy Matters

Although Elreya did not usually go out much in the imperial capital, she had still seen a great deal. Yet after seeing the Storm Domain, she was so stunned that she stood there foolishly, unable to speak. Her own experience had still been too shallow.

Led by Dole, she entered the Duling Bone Tower.

Inside the Duling Bone Tower was an entirely different sensation—darkness, terror, and the aura of death spread through the surroundings. It looked like the ultimate fortress of some supervillain.

But upon reaching the top floor, the surroundings no longer seemed so terrifying. Instead, they carried a faint air of sanctity.

Aixi had long been waiting while holding the eldest child. Her belly had already begun to show, and when she looked at Dole, the warmth in her smile could not be restrained.

"You're back. This is Elreya, right? So pretty. Come, call me big sister and let me hear it." Aixi was genuinely delighted. She dealt with Dole's clone all day long; she was tired of seeing that body reeking of insects.

Dole quickly stepped forward, took the child, and held her in his arms, teasing her a little.

When Elreya saw Aixi, she could not help growing nervous.

"Greetings, Sister Aixi. You... are having a second child already?" Elreya was somewhat dazed. No one had told her about this.

A level-six wizard having two children in two years—would that not affect her future?

Freeing one hand, Aixi came to Elreya's side, took her hand, and smiled. "Such a vast family business as Albis City needs heirs. It needs its own faction to be built. How could one child possibly be enough? I originally planned to have Dole marry a few more women and have more children, but he himself was unwilling."

Elreya sighed inwardly. This