"New student!"
The witch seated in the front row rose helplessly and quietly reminded the professor, who was spraying spittle from the podium, "You reminded us earlier that we should welcome the new student before class..."
Old Yao froze for several seconds. His gaze swept around the classroom before finally falling on the newly arrived witch, and realization dawned on him.
"Oh!"
He slapped his high forehead, looking as though he had just awakened from a dream. "Well, due to personal reasons, Ilena Jones has temporarily suspended her studies, with no set date of return. So the Gypsy Witch Coven recommended a new student for our class. Everyone, welcome her, welcome!"
As he spoke, he set down the notes in his hand and clapped.
A hesitant, less-than-enthusiastic round of applause rose in the classroom. Zheng Qing could easily sense the probing, intermittent gazes around him.
He kept his eyes lowered, as though unaware of anything.
"New student, come introduce yourself." After the applause subsided, the professor gestured for the new Gypsy witch to get acquainted with everyone. "...You're already classmates, so don't be shy."
The witch stood and gave a slight bow to those around her.
"Hello, everyone. My name is Carmen, and I come from the Gypsy Witch Coven. I'm good at divination, herbalism, and drinking. I'm not good at Magic Script, talismans, or chatting... It's a pleasure to meet you all. I hope we'll get along happily during the studies and life ahead."
A wave of friendly laughter immediately broke out in the classroom.
With his pipe between his teeth, Old Yao studied the poised witch and smiled as well. "You don't look like someone who's bad at chatting... Jiuyou Academy is the oldest academy at First University, and the Gypsy Witch Coven is also a wizarding organization