Back during the freshman exchange tournament.
Charlotte had shared the best relationship with Ling Zhan.
When the academy welcomed exchange students from various countries and races, Charlotte had actually had it rough.
Back then, it seemed that Ling Zhan's gu insects had bitten her entire little face to pieces.
Although the academy's Grand Sage had restored her completely, she had consequently harbored deep hostility toward Ling Zhan.
Yet during the subsequent training, not only had that conflict been resolved, Charlotte's relationship with Ling Zhan had grown even closer.
Of course...
Ling Zhan held no romantic feelings toward Charlotte. He merely treated her like a younger sister.
After all, in his previous life, he had also had a lively and adorable younger sister.
Seeing Charlotte was like seeing his own sister, and his attitude naturally softened.
Now.
Charlotte flew steadily into Ling Zhan's arms, and he rubbed her head with a gentle expression.
The girls from all the other squads present could not help widening their eyes, their pupils brimming with shock and envy.
That worked too!?
Why was he so gentle with that little girl?
Yet so cold toward them?
Could it be that this guy liked delicate, frail little girls like Charlotte?
Delicate and frail?
If Zhu Yaoguang and the others knew what these girls were thinking, they would probably burst out laughing.
Dwarves, giants, and beastmen.
These three races were universally acknowledged as possessing the strongest physiques in the world.
They were born with incomparably powerful bodies and terrifying strength that moved the heart.
Charlotte might look thin and weak, but in truth, her current Strength attribute could already rival that of a level-sixty melee class.
"Ling Zhan..."
"Long time no see."
At this moment.
Zhu Yaoguang and the others also walked over and greeted Ling Zhan.
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