On a sunny morning in late autumn in Slom, the residents of Baker Street began their busy day, most of them leaving their warm quilts before dawn, some rushing to the market to stock their groceries, others busy cooking breakfast to fill their stomachs...... Just a lazy guy who sleeps soundly in bed until the sun burns his ass.

"Mr. Levi! Mr. Levi! ”

Aina clutched a black robe in a panic and trotted to the top floor, the soles of her shoes making a rapid "stamping" sound on the stairs.

"What a quiet morning, Aina, don't shout at home!" Cooper Sr. pushed open the door and complained to his daughter.

"Yes, I'm sorry, Dad!" Aina didn't look back.

She went outside the room on the third floor and knocked three times on the wooden door, but received no answer.

"Mr. Levi, are you there?" Aina asked, "Are you okay?" ”

She hesitated, couldn't contain her anxiety, and reached out and pushed the door open.

Sunlight poured through the arched windows on the floor, and the house was still a mess, and behind the black wooden table stacked with glass bottles was a simple but cozy wooden cot with a thick blanket, and Levi was sleeping soundly under the covers.

Sensing that someone had broken in, Levi poked his head out in a bit of confusion, and fell asleep when he saw Aina.

"Mr. Levi......" Aina saw him lying on the bed, relieved slightly, but a blush rose on her face.

As if finding it inappropriate to continue sleeping, Levi stretched out a hand with difficulty and rubbed his eyes, he sat up from the bed and asked, "Is it Miss Aina...... What's wrong with you, what's the matter? ”

Seeing that Levi was only wearing a close-fitting white undershirt, Aina lowered her head shyly, she pointed to the black robe in her hand, and said, "When I was washing clothes, I saw blood on your robe, so I was a little worried about you......"

Levi looked at Aina holding her bachelor's robe, smiled disapprerovingly, and said with relief: "I fell when I passed by the butcher's vendor last night, and the fabric on my chest was also torn, all because I was careless and made you worry." ”

"It's fine if you're okay." Aina whispered, "But...... It's strange, don't you have to go to the academy today? ”

Levi was stunned, he glanced at the dazzling sunlight outside the window, and his face changed.

"Oh no, no, I overslept if I didn't pay attention." He lifted the quilt and jumped out of bed, hurriedly putting on his pants.

After putting on the spare black robe, Levi hurried down the stairs, and from behind him came Aina's smiling reminder -

"Slow down, Mr. Levi!"

Halfway through the run, Levi realized that he couldn't make it to the morning class and meeting, so he slowed down, basking in the bright sunshine of late autumn, and slowly walked towards the bank of the Canglan River.

After three blocks, he arrived at the famous Mariana Stone Bridge, a 300-meter-long stone bridge that could accommodate three horse-drawn carriages in parallel, connecting the northeast banks of the Canglan River to the north gate of the Kingdom Bachelor's House.

Levi was walking on the bridge, and when he came to the middle of the stone bridge, he suddenly stopped and looked in the direction of the source of the Canglan River—the rising sun was slowly climbing towards the sky, and the water surface was covered with pale golden waves, although the flood season had long passed, the river under the bridge was still turbulent.

The women on the north bank gathered on the riverside with wooden basins to wash their clothes, and on the east bank along the riverside avenue, the neatly arranged maple trees were at their most beautiful, and the beautiful leaves of the flames fell on the surface of the lake like thousands of burning boats.

"Beauty is born in the ordinary, and cruelty is hidden in the beautiful."

Levi retracted his gaze and quickly crossed the stone bridge and entered the north gate of the Bachelor's Mansion.

As a recognized magical mecca on the continent and the highest institution of learning in Oderick, the north gate of the Bachelor's Mansion is made of twenty-four neatly carved boulders, in the form of a three-sided square. There are no floral ornaments on the surface of the stones, and thick chains that symbolize order are tied to the doorposts, giving the style a simple and majestic and mysterious atmosphere.

Once you enter the gate, a wide stone path leads to the depths of the Bachelor's House, and on both sides of the road are huge flower beds that run along with the road, and a variety of precious ornamental flowers bloom in them, making passers-by feel happy with the beautiful scenery.

The Kingdom Scholars are not forbidden to outsiders, but all paths leading to the depths of the academy are equipped with simple magic sentry posts that will prevent unregistered visitors from entering by mistake - magical creatures derived from alchemy can cast dull low-level magic, using the environment to build barriers such as water curtains and movable brick walls.

Levi's, a four-year-old scholar, had unhindered access to the hinterland of the Academy, and it was bustling with activity compared to the sparsely populated Outer Courtyard Avenue: black-robed apprentices and magicians walked through the elaborate corridors, a handful of red-robed magisters were telling students about the mysteries of magic, and the buildings of the major guilds were crowded with people joining in the fun.

The winter solstice is approaching, and everyone has something to do.

Lamenting the fullness of the lives of others, Levi walked towards a two-story circular stone building, the territory of the Violet Guild, and the president was a noblewoman named Miranda Edward, who was also a classmate of Levi's.

Cautiously cutting through the crowd, Levi had just entered the guild gate when he was stopped.

"You didn't come to the meeting, Levi!"

Miranda, who has beautiful blonde hair and a snow-white complexion, walked up to Levi angrily, and attracted the attention of many people of the opposite sex with her gestures.

Levi smiled wryly and said, "I was working on a new magic last night and barely slept all night. ”

"It's not a new excuse." Miranda didn't believe Levi's words at all.

Compared with Levi's loose black robe, Miranda, who is elegant, wears a white belt studded with gems high around her waist, which not only highlights the tightly wrapped chest line, but also looks extraordinarily slender with her legs, and her style is conservative and elegant.

"It's very popular nowadays to wear clothes with legs all over the chest down." Levi changed the subject.

"Are you kidding your president?" Miranda reached out and grabbed Levi's ear without being a lady, "If you continue to look at no one like this, I may have to consider depriving you of the right to use the alchemy room!" ”

"Ahem." Feeling the tricky force coming from his ears, Levi said bitterly, "I really had a hard time yesterday, President!" ”

Miranda held Levi's ear and pressed her face close to him: "So what? ”

"I'll be on time next time!" Levi raised his right hand and promised, "Your face is too close, others will misunderstand." ”

Miranda let go of her hand, clasped her arms and said, "If you continue to be absent from the guild meeting, I will punish you for three months and not be allowed to enter the alchemy room." ”

"Understood, then I'll go to the alchemy room first." Levi turned around and was about to leave.

"You are not allowed to use the alchemy room today, this is the punishment this time." Miranda grabbed Levi by the collar, causing him to nearly fall backwards.

Levi stood firm, turned around, and just wanted to refute Miranda, but was pressed by her finger to his lips: "Do you think I'm a woman who is easy to take advantage of?" ”

Levi shook his head.

"Do you think I'm headstrong? Is it bad for you? ”

Levi shook his head.

Miranda withdrew her finger, lightly tapped Levi's forehead, and said, "In that case, as a veteran member of the guild, can you solve my problems and work a little hard for the privileges you usually enjoy?" ”

Levi smiled and said, "This is the right thing to do, did something happen?" ”

Miranda said with some irritation, "You know, it's almost the winter solstice." ”

"Every year there is a winter solstice, just like a woman has her period every month." When facing Miranda, Levi was really lacking in morality.

"This year is different." Miranda didn't seem to care much about Levi's rudeness, "I received notice this morning that this year's Winter Solstice Celebration, the mentors will add a special program after the assessment. ”

Levi raised his eyebrows and said, "A show that makes the guild lose face? ”

"It's so easy and irritating to talk to you!" Miranda glared at Levi and said angrily, "In short, our guild is going to elect three representatives to participate in the Demon Fighting Competition. ”

"That's weird, how can there be a team demon fighting competition?" Levi touched his nose, "Do all guilds have to participate?" ”

"That's right, it's said to be the decision of the Council of Nine." Miranda furrowed her pretty golden eyebrows, "Guess who our guild's opponent is?" ”

"If it was a small guild, you wouldn't be so distressed." Levi said, "Violet is also the oldest guild in the Academy, and the three magicians can still pick it out. ”

"You said it easily, pick you or pick me?" Miranda almost wanted to pull Levi's ear off.

"I'm sure I can't, you know I don't have any magic." Levi said, "You...... Forget it, don't burn your head in the eldest lady of the Edward family. ”

"Hmph, the opponent is the Court Magicians Guild, and no one wants to fight." Miranda smiled and looked at Levi, "So if you really can't choose someone, I'll send you up to eat a few fireballs." ”

Levi's expression of surprise was too obvious: "Archer Blaze's fireball? President, do you want to permanently deprive me of my right to use the Alchemy Room? ”

Miranda smiled silently, but Levi remembered an extraordinarily diligent fellow, and he said thoughtfully, "If the opponent is Fire Brier, I think of a candidate, and he must be more than happy to eat the fireball." ”

If the Violet Guild is the oldest guild in the Academy, then the Court Magicians' Guild is for those who want to join the army or enter the royal palace. Over the years, as various small guilds began to be popular with the Bachelors, the status of the Violet Guild became lower and lower, and there were faint signs of being replaced by the Court Magicians Guild.

And the proud daughter of the sky, Archer Blaze, is the representative of the court magicians guild, with strength, prestige, and beauty...... And the president of Violet may only be beautiful.

However, theoretically speaking, it is not impossible to discourage Archer's arrogance.

Just as Levi was sinisterly calculating the Duchess in his heart, the person he had "chosen" had unknowingly come behind him, and let out an exclamation—

"You're still alive, Levi?"

Alva stood at the door of the guild and looked at Levi with his mouth wide open, the expression on his face colorful.

"Of course I'm alive." Levi smiled at Alva, a slight apology in his heart. Last night, he had instructed Alva to "collect the body" for him, but after taking the potion, he woke up earlier than expected, so he had to change his plans.

Due to the fact that there were many people present at the time, Levi couldn't immediately explain it to Alva, right...... And Cizer.

"Is Cizer alright?" Levi asked.

Alva walked quickly to Levi and grabbed Levi's shoulders in disbelief: "You're still alive, you obviously shed so much blood...... I've searched almost the entire courtyard to find your corpse, and General Jerome almost took me for a necrophilia! ”

General Jerome? Levi said quietly, "I'm sorry, there was something unexpected with the plan, so I'll leave first." Anyway, don't worry, I'm not hurt or bleeding. ”

Alva stared at Levi's face, and suddenly realized, he pointed at Levi, and said with a very wonderful expression: "You...... My flask...... I understand! ”

Levi smiled and nodded.

"But Gavin, that guy has clearly touched your pulse......" Alva fell into a new puzzle in the blink of an eye.

"Alright, alright." Levi patted Alva on the shoulder, "Don't think about it anymore, yesterday's events don't make sense anymore." ”

Miranda, who was standing on the side, looked at the two of them suspiciously and asked, "What's going on?" Are you acting in a play? Levi, did you do something dangerous? ”

Levi spread his hands and said, "I told you that I had a hard time yesterday, but I'm fine." ”

"Okay." Miranda didn't dwell on their business, "You have to remember what I said, and I'll leave it to you on how to keep the guild's face." ”

"I already have a plan." Levi said with a smile.

After Miranda left, Alva looked at Levi with resentment, as if he had a lot to say, but he didn't know which one to say first.

"Who did Cizer choose?" Levi asked.

Deborah Hayes...... She is the daughter of Count Hayes, and she canonized Cizer as her knight on the spot, how do you know that Cezel will have a choice? Alva asked, puzzled.

"Sounds good, it's a little bit better than I thought." Levi said.

"By the way, it's the president...... Last night, the president's father, Count Edward, was also there. Alva suddenly remembered this, and his eyes flickered at Miranda Edward's back, "My father went to visit him to save me. ”

It seems that Goldfrie Edward is a rather perceptive fellow, but can Deborah Hayes also notice so many details, her name is somewhat unfamiliar...... Levi narrowed his eyes, was silent for a while, and suddenly said to Alva, "Alva, don't you want to pass the winter solstice test?" I have a great plan. ”

Alva was stunned and looked at Levi happily: "Really? What's the solution? ”

Hearing that there was a chance to win Archer's favor, he put all the events of last night behind him in the blink of an eye.

Levi said: "In less than half a month, I will not only be able to promote you to magician, but also have the opportunity to defeat the Duchess's magic in person." ”

Rout?

Alva was in a stupor, and the plan wasn't quite what he had imagined.

"I'll tell you the specific plan later, if you can't use the alchemy room today, I'll leave first." Levi patted Alva on the shoulder, "You are ready to challenge Archer Blaze, don't put too much pressure on you." ”

Before Alva could recover from his shock and obscenity, Levi had already walked out of the Violet Guild.

Raymond Brown is a proud man, and since he entered the Kingdom Academy, he has been promoted to a magician at a rapid rate with his diligent practice and disdainful persistence, and although his talent is not as good as that of Archer Blaze, he is also well-known in the Academy.

As a prominent member of the Violet Guild, Raymond had long since understood President Miranda's friendship with Levi David. Despite her mediocre talent in magic, Miranda Edward has a family background and outstanding appearance, and if it weren't for this, she would not have become the guild leader.

But Levi's guy is just a commoner, although he has been in the bachelor's mansion for a long time, he can't even open up the Demon Palace, he is a "well-known" waste, and he is also a joke in the eyes of many students.

How could this wretched creature, who was often reduced to after-dinner conversation, be able to gain Miss Edward's friendship?

Unable to understand this, Raymond was disgusted with Levi, but only because Levi was not yet qualified to enter his vision.

"Good day, President." Raymond walked up behind Miranda and greeted him with a very graceful greeting.

"Good day, Raymond." Miranda was busy with the chores of the Winter Solstice celebration, and when she saw Raymond, she put down her work for a while, "Do you have confidence in the Demon Fight at the celebration?" ”

Raymond said solemnly: "The opponent is the Rose of the Kingdom, I don't have full confidence, but as a magician, I will not back down because the enemy is strong. ”

"Oh my God, Raymond." Miranda looked at him with some surprise and said with relief, "You're too serious, although I do care about the reputation of the guild, but everyone is still young, just do your best in the competition." ”

Raymond said: "That's why you entrusted Levi with the selection and strategy of the game? ”

Miranda was stunned, she looked at Raymond in confusion and said, "No, I don't understand what you mean. ”

Raymond glanced out the window, where couples sat on the lawn outside the Violet Guild, and the fountain at the door splashed in the small clear pool.

It's too flabby...... Everyone was too flabby.

Raymond owes to Miranda and says, "I'm sorry, President, but I was a little abrupt. ”

He turned and walked out of the room, each step almost identical, like a well-trained soldier rather than a pampered magician.

"What qualifies a guy like Levi David to enjoy a kingdom education?" Raymond whispered in a voice that only he could hear, "Odryk's future will inevitably eliminate them." ”

("In the Kingdom Academy, magicians usually have only two ways out: to serve the kingdom by becoming court magicians, or to join the powerful and fend for themselves.) —The Diary of Leon Reinhardt)

("Fire Bomb: Heat-Clan Flame Inferior Magic, Directional Magic, Creator unknown.") Create a skull-sized fireball that damages the target with burns and explosions. —The Illustrated Book of Magic, Lower Magic)