Alan looked at it and saw that it was none other than Cynthia. There was Freya standing next to her, tugging at her arm, looking like she was afraid of getting lost.

"I'm sorry, I'm afraid you're overthinking it. Before Alan could speak, Alyssa spoke first, "He just wanted to see what this scene looked like for two years in a row." ”

"Oh?" Cynthia looked at Alan with a slightly inquiring look.

"Uh...... But it's a coincidence, you just got out of the car at this time......" Alan also smiled a little embarrassedly.

"Yo, it looks like a lot of things have happened to the two of you this summer......" Cynthia smiled lightly at this answer, and looked back and forth at Alan and Alyssa with very intriguing eyes.

"Well, not a lot...... I haven't seen her a few times throughout the holiday......" Alan suddenly felt a little short circuit in his brain, so he had to say truthfully.

"I didn't see each other a few times, but each time it was very special. Alyssa said, then turned to look at Alan and asked, "Isn't it?"

"Uh...... Hmm......" Alan didn't know what to say, so he had to hum quietly.

Thinking about Alyssa's birthday, and what the two of them had said on the way here, Allen's heart suddenly raced. Obviously, he enjoyed that mood at that time, but now standing in front of Cynthia, he inexplicably didn't want Cynthia to misunderstand the relationship between him and Alyssa too much.

"I see...... It looks like it's going to be a fun year. But Cynthia seemed to understand something, and suddenly laughed, "Let's go, the dinner party is about to begin." With that, she nodded at Allen and took Freya with her.

"She's still the same. Alyssa stared at Cynthia's back and sighed softly, "Never give up easily, and never admit defeat easily." ”

"No way...... Maybe the young ladies of the rich families have this temper......" said Allen.

"But I won't. Alyssa suddenly said, "It's a war...... I can't afford to lose the war. ”

"Uh......" Alan was a little confused by her words.

However, Alyssa didn't plan to explain anything more, just said lightly: "Let's go." ”

At this time, the bell rang at six o'clock, and the auditorium, which was originally dark, was instantly brightly lit. Walking up the steps and looking inside, Alan found that the table inside was already full of food, and everything was exactly the same as what they had seen last year, except that the seats were empty.

As the carriages approached one by one, the noise behind them grew louder, and in a moment they were overwhelmed by the crowd rushing towards the Great Hall.

"Here, here!" the two had just entered the auditorium when they heard Rare's voice. Perhaps attracted by the smell of food, he had already found a seat inside and waited, and was now staring at the plate on the table with glowing eyes, and his saliva was about to remain.

Alan and Alyssa walked over to him, but just as they sat down, they heard Cynthia's voice, "Can I sit here?"

As soon as Alan looked up, he realized that she had come from the front row at some point, and was pointing to the seat next to Allen and asking him.

"When, of course......" Alan nodded hurriedly, for some reason, he was now suddenly afraid to look at Cynthia.

"Isn't there a place up ahead?" asked Alyssa with a displeased expression, "Isn't there anyone else who needs you to accompany you?"

"Occasionally, she should learn how to get along with others. Cynthia laughed, "Freya is so scared of life, as a medical doctor, she will have problems in the future if she is so timid." Now is a good opportunity. ”

After saying that, she smiled and said "thank you" to Alan and sat down.

Although Alyssa looked unhappy, since everyone's position was not fixed, she had no reason to drive Cynthia away, so she pouted in dissatisfaction and stopped talking.

There were more and more people, and they continued to pour in through the main and side entrances of the auditorium like a stream of water, and in a short time all the seats were occupied. Alan saw from a distance that the Laven brothers were behind them to the right, and the two conspicuous fat men, Temnabo Jr. and Serrera Winslow, were very far ahead, smiling and not knowing what they were talking about.

As the Worcester Bell Tower struck again, it was seven o'clock.

As it had been the same as last year, at the same time as the bell rang, another row of tables appeared on the empty podium, along with professors seated upright. It's just that after this year of study, because of the existence of the magic of starlight twinkle, this appearance that surprised Eren and them last year and was slightly exaggerated is no longer strange.

Alan glanced at it and saw that it was still those familiar faces, and the familiar people such as Professor Stubourne, Professor Fran, and Professor Watson were still there, and it seemed that they would be promoted to the second year with them this year, and continue to be in charge of their respective courses. Mr. Winslow wasn't among them, and it seemed that he would only be present at the Freshman Orientation Dinner tomorrow night, as they had been told.

However, among the many familiar professors, there was an unfamiliar face that caught Allen's attention.

This is a middle-aged man in his mid-thirties. He was of medium build, skinny and skinny, with long black hair that fell down and covered half of his face. He lowered his head, his expression could not be seen clearly, and he could only vaguely feel that his face was dark and bloodless. Maybe he was a little too thin, and his shabby robes were a little too fat, making his whole body look as abrupt and weird as a head on a pile of rags.

"Who is this, the new professor of the Hydro Elemental Department?" Cynthia muttered as she spotted the man, "His outfit doesn't make me want to go to class." ”

"I guess it's not a way to let other professors substitute for us. Alan thought for a moment and said.

"Uh-huh!" Professor Staboone's trademark opening remarks rang out, and everyone closed their mouths and looked in the direction of the podium.

"I would like to welcome all of you who have successfully entered Year 2 to arrive here on time and attend tonight's dinner. Professor Stubone put his wand to his lips, Amplification Amplify his voice to a bit harsh, "You should be lucky not to be one of the ten percent that will not be able to stay here, but on the other hand, it is also a reward for the hard work you have put in this year, and you deserve it." ”

"Wow!" erupted in applause from the audience.

"Heh, as always, you can say pretty things...... He is also very good at doing things. Cynthia smiled contemptuously, "As far as I know, little Temnabo originally failed all his grades, and he changed that stupid boy's grades to excellent, and found all kinds of reasons to add points to keep him in the top ten." ”

"After all, he is the son of the Minister of Security, and the hope for the future of the Ministry of Security. Alan also smiled and said.

"First of all, I have important news for you. Professor Stubourne's loud voice rang out again, "Professor Menissa Frost, who was in charge of teaching you the magic of the water element last year, is no longer qualified to serve as the water elemental professor this academic year due to her poor health, although I know that she is a person of integrity, diligence in her work, and is deeply loved by you, but I have to regret to announce that the professor in charge of teaching your subject this year is going to be replaced. ”

Alan couldn't help but laugh when he heard this, and he wondered what the little old man's strange reaction would be if Professor Stubone knew that the person who had frozen the whole castle and kept him in the hospital for so long was Frost.

"This is Felix Young. Professor Stubone turned his head as he spoke, pointing to the middle-aged man Alan and Cynthia were talking about just now, and said, "Passed the school's many tests, and finally stayed, and was in charge of teaching you water elemental magic classes this year." I can pack a ticket, he is as accomplished as Professor Frost in water elemental magic, all questions about water elemental magic are not a problem with him, you can rest assured to follow him to feel and explore the unique charm of water elemental magic!"

Although Professor Stubone had introduced him with all the enthusiasm, the man, Felix Young, simply stood up, bowed slightly, and then sat down without saying anything.

"Uh...... Don't be so cold, say something to your students, say hello or something, even if it's just a sentence or two......" Professor Stubone whispered, looking a little embarrassed. However, he seemed to have forgotten that he was still using an amplification charm, and everyone heard it, causing a burst of laughter.

"Nope. Professor Young replied simply, and then continued to lower his head and stop talking.

"That'...... Okay......" Professor Stubone had no choice but to shrug his shoulders and turn to the student again, "Uh-huh...... In addition to this, there is another very important thing to inform you...... That is, this year's 'Triple Trial' will be held. ”

"Triple Trial?" Cynthia was stunned when she heard the word.

"What's that?" Alan asked curiously.

"A kind of competition...... This is an original way of selecting talents at the Krivari School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which has been held several times before. Cynthia frowned slightly, thoughtful, "Those who pass this trial can directly qualify for admission to the Krivari Magical Management Association, and if they can be recognized, they can even directly enter high-level positions." ”

"Isn't that good?" asked Allen, a little puzzled, "why haven't you heard of it now?"

"Because this kind of high-reward competition comes with equally high risk...... Cynthia said with a serious face.

"High risk?" Seeing Cynthia's reaction, Alan vaguely sensed that this competition might be extraordinary, so he tried to ask, "How high?"

"Pretty tall......," Cynthia nodded, took a deep breath, stared at Allen, and said, "If you're not careful, you'll die." ”