The Imperial Capital. Imperial Capital Academy.
In April, Imperial Capital Academy unfolded like a painting, full of spring's vitality and a rich sense of history.
The campus trees had long since shed winter's bleakness and put on fresh green. Willow branches swayed gently in the breeze like a young woman's hair dancing in the wind. Their slender, tender leaves glimmered in the sunlight.
The pines stood as tall and green as ever, their needles giving off a fresh scent, as though they held the memory of passing years.
Students filled the campus paths, walking in groups of three or five and discussing Magic. Youthful energy lit their faces as they roamed the grounds and enjoyed the spring sunshine.
Then a few startled cries broke the peace. Several girls stared at the same person in delight and began whispering to one another.
"Girls, look! Isn't that Mo Xie?"
"It really is! The Evil God himself! What's he doing at Imperial Capital Academy?"
"Did you forget? The National Team is assembling in the next few days. Of course the Evil God has to be here—he's this year's captain."
"Hmph! That's my prince charming. Only the captaincy is worthy of him!"
"What a shame we won't get to see the Evil God for a while. We'll have to wait until the World Academy Competition is broadcast live..."
Hearing the chatter all around them, Mo Fan shot his brother a helpless look and curled his lip.
"Bro, I think you should cover your face. I liked it better when you kept a low profile. Please go back to that."
Mo Xie looked puzzled for a moment, then caught on and gave his younger brother a rap on the head.
"Cut it out... Anyway, you've reached the Advanced Level by now, haven't you?"
"Yeah."
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