"Good morning, Sonia."
Sonia turned around and saw Senior Silia emerging from the Meditation Building, her brows rising slightly.
Though she did not want anything to do with Felix, she could hardly avoid him in practice, because Felix was also Professor Tello Zan's student.
Only swordsmanship geniuses had any chance of catching the eye of the "Hidden Hand Sword Saint."
After interacting with Felix more often, Sonia naturally came to know Silia as well. After only a few brief encounters, Sonia knew that Silia was the same type of person as herself—a female hunter who would do anything to climb higher.
Naturally, Silia was hostile toward Sonia. Felix was her prey, after all. Sonia's appearance was like finally capturing a rare animal, only to find a fully armed pet trainer standing beside the trap. Anyone would be on guard.
Sonia might claim to look down on Felix, but if this young master of the Vosrodar Family was willing to be her lapdog, she would not be unwilling to give him a chance. She was still undecided, planning to keep him on the hook and see how things went.
Silia looked Sonia over, covered her nose, and took half a step back. "It seems this is your first time entering the Void Realm, Junior. You must be very excited."
Are you seriously taking half a step back?
Although Sonia had not showered after training last night, she had wiped herself down with a towel and changed clothes. There was no way she smelled. But she had just come out of the Meditation Room, with unwashed hair and no makeup. Compared to Silia's fully armed "bare-faced look," she naturally appeared as scruffy as a stray puppy by the roadside.
Sonia could tell at a glance that Silia's "bare face" took no less than an hour to put on.
"Good morning, Senior Silia." Sonia nodded slightly. "Did you come to the Meditation Building to borrow the washroom?"
Sonia was not the type to take a hit without striking back. Mocking Silia for coming here to put on makeup rather than meditate was flawless—a curse without a single curse word.
"I naturally came to meditate and enter the Void Realm." Silia forced out a smile and held out her hand. "This is the Inheritance Spell Spirit I found last night. What do you think, Junior?"
A little boy Spell Spirit hugging a sword sheath appeared over Silia's hand. Sonia glanced at it, and her eyebrows immediately rose as she recalled its information.
"Sword Sheath."
"One-Winged Art Spirit."
"Restriction: The Spellcaster must use a sword."
"Basic Effect: When used in conjunction with other Sword Art Spell Spirits, the first activation of the latter every ten seconds produces 150% of its effect."
For a Swordsman, Sword Sheath was an extremely practical Spell Spirit. It could even form the basis of a Sword Art branch: Assassin Swordsmen.
Through explosive Miracles such as "Sword Sheath Light Gathering," "Accumulate Momentum," and "Sky Piercing Sword Qi," a Swordsman could, and could only, unleash a single armor-piercing Sword Qi capable of breaking through all defenses of the same level. Its power surpassed that of every Spellcaster faction; anyone struck by it would surely die.
For a moment, Sonia even wanted to take out the Torrent Spell Spirit and exchange it with Silia.
Although the Torrent Spell Spirit was more expensive than the Sword Sheath Spirit on the Trading Platform, Spell Spirits were usually things with a price but no market. A suitable Sword Art Spell Spirit was difficult to encounter, and even if one appeared, there was no guarantee she could obtain it.
But when she saw the teasing look in Silia's eyes, she understood everything—this woman had come deliberately to show off.
"So, do you think Felix will like it?"
Sonia suddenly felt a faint sense of guilt—she must have looked just as punchable in the Dormitory last night as Silia did now. She was truly grateful her roommates had spared her life.
"I really envy your boyfriend," Sonia said, forcing out an ugly smile. "For a Swordsman, this is a very precious Spell Spirit."
"Is that so? Since you say so, Junior, I'll believe you."
Silia covered her mouth and laughed, though she remained wary inside.
After the Sword Art match the night before last, Silia had thought Felix would abandon her and turn to pursue Sonia. But unexpectedly, Felix had shown no such intention. He still treated her well and merely wanted another match with Sonia.
Silia did not think Felix wanted to juggle two women. He was not the type to hide his emotions. If he wanted to cheat, he would break up with her directly; he would never string Silia along. Therefore, Silia believed Felix truly had no interest in Sonia and was merely obsessed with winning and losing.
But even so, Sonia was still Silia's greatest rival. Sparks between men and women were often created through friction. Felix might have no such thoughts now, but what about the next second? Tomorrow? Next week?
As long as Felix was still breathing, there was a possibility that he would have a change of heart.
Therefore, Silia could only keep a close eye on her boyfriend and deny him any opportunity to interact with Sonia in private, like now.
Not only that, she had to increase her own advantages and intimidate Sonia as much as possible, taking precautions before anything happened.
"You should work hard too, Junior." Silia encouraged her. "I heard your family circumstances are not very good. Compared to those of us who are locals of Gala City, your abilities must be far greater to have entered Sword Flower University through the national examination. You'll definitely be able to stay in Gala City in the future and bring your family to live in the big city."
Here it came: the wealthy person's disdain and encouragement toward the poor, overflowing with superiority... Sonia showed a gentle smile. "Thank you for your concern, Senior."
"Ah, you were originally a bird that could have flown even higher. It's a pity your family held you back."
Silia's words were half pretense, half sincerity. She truly did feel a little regret for Sonia. Forget a noble family—if Sonia had been born into a middle-class family in Gala City, she definitely would have had better prospects. Unfortunately, she was merely a village girl from a poor agricultural town on the border.
She did not notice that Sonia's gaze had changed.
"You're right, Senior."
Sonia paused for a moment, then revealed a helpless smile. "Many times, where a person starts determines where they end up. Birth is our first lottery ticket, and I only drew a consolation prize."
Silia wondered if she had spoken too harshly and broken Sonia's resolve. She considered what she could say to comfort her junior.
"Someone from a poor place like mine can never change her tackiness. Look, I've been talking to you for so long, Senior, that I forgot I haven't washed my face. It's so rude of me to speak with you looking this disheveled."
"You don't need to put it that way..."
Just as Silia was about to say a few comforting words, she saw Sonia summon a Spell Spirit and produce a ball of water in her hand, which splashed directly onto her face.
"After washing my face, I feel much fresher."
Silia stared at the Spell Spirit in Sonia's hand. "This is...?"
"Huh?" Sonia froze slightly, her gaze darting around as she stammered, "Th-this is... I... I got it from a Miracle in the Void Realm last night! Yes, I got the Torrent Spell Spirit from Encounter Island! See? My luck is pretty good, right?"
Silia gave an "oh," with three words written across her forehead: I! Don't! Believe! You!
How could anyone encounter Encounter Island on their very first day entering the Void Realm?
And even obtain one of the Water Art Faction's most precious Spell Spirits, the Torrent Water Spirit!?
Do you take me for an idiot?
Could she have bought it? But how could a village girl have the money to buy such a valuable Spell Spirit? Besides, the Torrent Spell Spirit had a price but no market. Silia had wanted to buy one for a long time, yet she had never found a seller!
If she had not bought it, then someone else must have given it to her.
At Sword Flower University, there were not many people who could casually take out a Torrent Spell Spirit...
Silia barely managed to compose her expression and forced out a smile. "This is a very important Spell Spirit in the Water Art Faction. Do you intend to switch to the Water Art Faction, Junior?"
"Yes, although I have talent in Sword Art, I'm also interested in the Water Art Faction..." Sonia saw Felix come out of the Meditation Building and hurriedly waved goodbye. "Senior, I have something to do, so I'll be going first. See you!"
Silia was still wondering why Sonia had left in such a hurry when she turned around and saw Felix exiting the building.
"Senior, were you waiting for me?" Felix smiled. "The Void Realm really is a fascinating place... I want to go to the Library and read more materials about the Void Realm. Would you like to come with me, Senior?"
Silia looked in the direction Sonia had left, then at Felix. She felt as though she understood something, and jealousy made her teeth itch.
But countless words surged to her throat, only to become one sweet reply.
"Sure." She smiled and held out her hand. "This is the Sword Sheath Spirit I got from the Void Realm last night, but I don't study Sword Art... Junior, what do you think I should do with this Spell Spirit?"