Chapter 5: The Traces of the Zhu Yue
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1.
γIsn't this right?γAi Xue looked at Zero worriedly
[Believe me, it must be right.] Zero patted Ai Xue, [Follow tightly, don't lose it.] γ
Elemental Magic and Martial Arts classes have already started, and the Science Department courses will be staggered with Martial Arts and Magic to ensure that there is no conflict in time, and electives such as history, poetry, music, and cooking are not certain.
[Anyway, you don't have a class today, so you might be able to find something else if you come along.] Zero was hiding around the corner of a school building, occasionally glancing at Icarus not far away.
[Didn't Lena say yesterday not to explore other people's **?]
[Do you think a guy with a personality like Icarus would take the initiative to talk to others?]
[also to ......]
[So we must be the first to get the latest information.] I've watched a lot of animations.,Zero knows a lot about three mothers like Icarus.,If you want to open their hearts.,You have to find a breakthrough.γ But tracking this kind of thing, Zero is still trying for the first time. Ai Xue followed Zero purely out of worry, and she didn't agree with Zero's actions. Fortunately, Icarus doesn't know martial arts and magic, most of the students on campus are in class, and the two novices have not yet been exposed.
Eventually, Icarus stopped near the student apartment.
[The accommodation fee here seems to be very expensive. Ai Xue remembered that she seemed to have been here before.
[I guess that Leonard Eight Achievements lives here.] Damn the rich. No matter what the world is, the strong are often accompanied by money. However, there should be no BG characters in this world who can use money to strengthen their attributes like Kiryu Kazuma.
[Icarus is in, what should I do?]
[It seems that it is difficult to get in through the main entrance, so let's go around the back and take a look.] Zero, who initiated the operation, assumed operational command.
In order to protect the safety of the students, a powerful forbidden enchantment has been set up nearby, and magicians below level 6 are not allowed to cast spells here. Likewise, trying to climb the sleek wall is just as delusional, unless you can leap up all at once, but it's hard to get noticed with the sound of a vindictive kick.
Seeing the open-air balcony on the top floor, a smile climbed up the corner of Zero's mouth.
[Ai Xue, throw me up and try it.] γ
γWhat?γ
[My weight should be very light for you. γ
[Although this is true, but ......]
[But there may be no chance, and if you are discovered, it will be difficult to get in.] Just throw it away, and if something goes wrong, pull me back with summoning magic. I'll get back to you. γ
[Okay.] Ai Xue carefully grabbed Zero's waist, lifted it up at once, and then threw it upwards with all her might.
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Zero slid down the wall to the ground.
"How can you go up like that! Change your posture and do it again. Zero rubbed his face and stood up in pain. Even if you don't take physical damage, there is still pain.
Ai Xue hurriedly made a silent gesture.
[Aren't you afraid that they will find out if you are so loud!] Ai Xue reminded.
[Sorry, I forgot.] γ
[Then I'll try again.] Ai Xue thought for a moment, grabbed Zero's arm again, and slammed it in the air.
If there is a third person nearby, they will definitely shout "monster". After all, this kind of strange power is really abnormal to appear in a girl with the body of Lori.
This time it was much higher than before, but ......
[I'm sorry, I threw it upside down.] Ai Xue decisively apologized to Zero blinking in circles on the ground, but unfortunately she couldn't hear it anymore.
Zero weight is very light for Ai Xue, but it is actually at the level of an ordinary human. So with the zero landing, the loud noise and smoke will soon attract onlookers.
[Ah, it's too late. Ai Xue, who didn't want to get into trouble, didn't have time to take Zero back to the summoning space, so she had to pick up Zero on the ground and run all the way to a corner where no one was around. The poor protagonist is flown a kite all the way......
This scene was seen by many people in the apartment at the same time, so that there were rumors of the "mysterious strange force girl" in the academy......
With Leonard's perceptual ability, he naturally noticed the situation of Zero and Ai Xue a long time ago.
"Those two girls are your classmates. β
β......β
"They care about you. β
"You haven't answered my question yet, why do you want to show your strength on the placement test to get the attention of the whole school?" Icarus said with a slightly reproachful tone.
"Even if I deliberately keep it, I can't hide it from the one on the stage, after all, it is Hasin, who is known as the 'Berserker'. What's more, except for the magicians, the strongest among the freshmen in this class is not necessarily me, the one called Ales is probably above me, and Silva also hides his strength. It's just that Hasin didn't break it.
"This is not the imperial capital, so there is nothing to worry about. I believe that His Majesty will not offend the Colles Academy for your sake, let alone offend the Kingdom of Liberal. And they don't necessarily know you're here. Didn't you finally escape from that cage? Didn't you want to come here to learn technology that the empire didn't have? Didn't you want to prove that even if you were born with a curse and couldn't learn martial arts and magic, you can control your own destiny and not be at the mercy of a marionette? Do you want to negate our previous efforts? Do you want to deny your dreams?"
"No, I just ......" I didn't want to hurt you, but Icarus couldn't say that.
"Icarus wasn't so timid before! I just want to tell them that I have enough power to protect my beloved. Don't worry, I'll always be there for you. β
In fact, Icarus had long known that the young man in front of him had always liked him, but it was the first time he had heard Leonard say this.
"Thunder...... I ......"
"Even if you only regard me as a brother, my mind will not change" Lei turned around, his voice trembling a little, "Actually, I also know that looking at you, it is clear that you treat me as a brother." I wouldn't be happy if I didn't want to go because of that. β
"I'm ......" Icarus seemed to want to say something, but Ray didn't give her a chance.
"Let's go eat your favorite rock candy cake, I'm in for a treat. Then go back and apologize right away, and don't let your friends continue to worry. You can see that you value them. After all, your previous life was too lonely for you, so smile more, I remember you looked good when you smiled, like this. Leonard squeezed an exaggerated smile out of Icarus. Seeing his funny appearance, Icarus's perennial expression was finally dyed with a smile.
"This is the Icarus I know. Leonard gently stroked Icarus's long pink hair, "'Traces of the Vermilion Moon' or something, wasn't it long ago left behind by you?"
2.
I feel like I heard the sound of the water, and it feels so warm, is this in?
"Bathroom?!" Zero found himself in a terrible place. Although it was a public bath, it was class time, and the huge pool was empty, and there were only two people, Zero and Ai Xue.
[Well, you just got dirt all over your body, so I brought you here.] γ
"Well, it looks like the tracking failed. "Zero had already fainted when he was in the air, so he didn't feel any significant pain when he landed.
The whole body is soaked in water, leaving only a zero head to breathe outside, looking at his strange body, it is still like a dream, and there is no real feeling.
The time I have been in this world for just over a month is just a drop in the bucket compared to the more than 20 years I have been on the earth, not to mention that becoming a girl is a matter of these two days, and Zero still has a man's heart in essence. After getting used to my body, I finally didn't have the strange feeling I had at the beginning. However, after seeing Ai Xue, who was also naked, he kept his head down and didn't dare to look directly.
It's a pity that everyone is in class at this time, only me and Ai Xue...... Oops, what was I expecting. Zero quickly shook off the discordant thoughts in his head.
It doesn't seem like he's a "person" anymore, and he doesn't need to eat or sleep or anything.
Zero had tried several times to change back to his original pocket watch, but since he was summoned by Ai Xue, he probably had to say "goodbye" to the miserable form that couldn't move.
Looking at Ai Xue's eyes slightly closed and her cheeks crimson, she must have enjoyed it quite much, she has never had such an experience when she has always lived in the countryside.
Even if it's no longer human, there's nothing inconvenient. Besides, she had already set a goal to help Ai Xue find her parents, so it would be good to travel together, stay in this school for a few years, and then accompany her to travel all over the continent, after all, Ai Xue is also her nominal "master".
Zero, who was planning for his future, suddenly remembered the task that he had not yet completed.
"Anyway, Icarus' problem hasn't been solved yet. β
Although it was comfortable, Zero didn't plan to waste too much time here. She and Ai Xue rushed back to the dormitory.
[Didn't you come back?] Zero didn't find Icarus in the dormitory.
Maybe it's still with Leonard, and Icarus will have to wait for Icarus to come back. Zero simply gave up on the idea of finding Icarus. But staying in the dorm all the time is too boring
[The campus is so big, why don't we go and walk around, maybe we can run into something interesting.] Ai Xueti yì.
[So, go to Karene or Lina where they are taking classes?] Zero is still quite interested in martial arts or magic, and there were no such things in the previous world.
[Then go to the proving ground, it should be easier to find Karen there, and it will definitely be okay to look at it from a distance.] If you go to the classroom, it's not good to disturb the teacher's lecture. γ
[Hmm.] γ
The two of them came to the proving ground.
Why are there so few people here? I don't seem to see Karin and my brother. γ
[I don't know, anyway, let's go over and have a look.] γ
There are a total of 7 classes in the Warrior Department, but if you only look at the number of people here, there are only enough squads to form two or three classes at most.
The freshmen on the field did not hold weapons, but under the unified command of the teacher, they kept repeating very simple basic movements, such as squatting, frog jumping or something, which is nothing more than the things to be done in physical education class on the earth, but the amount of exercise has increased several times.
"What class are you from?". Zero stepped forward and casually asked someone to ask.
"We're in the combat skills class, and we're in the fighting class on the other side. β
"What about the swordsmanship class?" Zero continued to ask.
"I'm not sure if I'm going to have a theory class upstairs. Our training times are different. β
"Hey, those over there, you're lazy, aren't you? The teacher's voice was heard in the distance.
"No, I can't answer the questions that people ask me! I'm sorry, I'll run first, or it will be 50 laps in a while. After saying that, the classmate who kindly answered the question disappeared.
β......β
β......β
Zero and Ai Xue were speechless one after another, isn't this in vain!
Then they walked around other places at random, and watched the senior students from a distance as they shook their anger at the target, and they were all a little excited. At the same time as I went back, I also stopped by to say hello to Mr. Rhine in the high-level water system.
Unlike before, when he returned to the dormitory this time, Icarus was already sitting in his bed.
Damn, is this the sun coming out in the west? Icarus, who has always kept his books in his hand, is not even reading!
"Coming back?"
"I heard you right, Icarus actually took the initiative to say hello. "Zero was surprised to find that Sanwu Niang didn't seem to be so cold, could it be because of the melting of the glaciers caused by global warming?
"This morning...... It's you. Icarus said tentatively.
"Oh, did you find out? β
"We ...... It's a friend. β
"Of course, if you have any questions, you must consult with us. β
"Thank you, I'll explain it together when they come back. β
Icarus seems to be in a psychological struggle with something. But judging from her current appearance, she should have made up her mind to confide in her friends.
It didn't take long for the door to the dormitory to be opened.
"yes, I've learned a few new spells today. Look at me, ice hockey!" An ice hockey ball appeared in Lena's palm, gradually increasing to the size of a fist.
"Doesn't low-level elemental magic require chanting spells?" Zero wondered.
"I read it. 'Ice hockey'. And don't forget that I'm a genius, and beginner-level magic like water polo can be instantaneous without spells. β
"How can anyone who claims to be a genius be humble?" said Zero.
"Can modesty be eaten?" Lena didn't mean to be restrained.
Envy.
Ai Xue wrote two large characters in the small notebook, held them above her head, and showed them to Lena. Although it is also possible to speak directly with the help of zero, Ai Xue also considered that switching speakers in the middle of a conversation would make it difficult for the listener to tell whether it was zero or Ai Xue was speaking. Ai Xue felt that she had to find a way to solve this problem in the future.
"Yo, you're chatting so much. Karene pushed the door open.
"Theory class so early?" Zero asked quickly.
"Ah, yes, how do you know we're in theory. "Karen was a little surprised by the zero problem.
"Ai Xue and I went to the proving ground to look for you, but only the people from the combat skills class and the fighting class were there. β
"Well, it's an eye-opener this time. β
"Did you say anything interesting?"
"The strong men in the history of the continent pursued the concept of martial arts and their training methods. Like the one used by Leonard before, the inch was also mentioned, probably because someone used it in this freshman's class. Lena has learned a new magic, too. β
"Hmm. Lena showed Karen her proud hockey skills again.
"Everybody's here. Icarus stood up and walked over to the four.
"It's really sorry to worry everyone before. β
"It's okay. As long as you don't care. β
"Can you listen to my story?" Icarus, who was inspired by Leonard, finally planned to show the courage to explain a qiΔ to everyone.
"As I said before, I'm from the Empire. My full name is Icarus Ningyue. β
"Isn't that it...... Imperial princess?" Lena cried out in surprise, of course she knew what the last name meant.
"But I heard that the royal family of the Ningyue Empire, both men and women, have dark blue hair, and your hair is not pink? Karen said incredulously.
"It's a curse known as the 'Trace of the Vermilion Moon'. It seems that it has been there for a long time, and there is no record of the reason for the appearance of the curse in the literature, only that it is known that this is passed down from generation to generation in the Ning Yue family, and almost every generation will have one or two heirs born with this curse. The person who bears the 'Trace of the Vermilion Moon' will not be able to use Dou Qi or magic for the rest of his life, and other aspects will not be affected, it is not so much a curse as a seal, but compared to an ordinary seal, this curse will be inherited. Icarus cupped his waist-length pink hair.
"I am the one who bears such fate. As everyone knows, the Empire is a man of force. Both the quantity and quality of the strong far surpass the kingdom and the federation, and the Imperial Demon Martial Academy is even more self-proclaimed to be the first in the continent. According to convention, the cursed princess will not have any real power, but can only be reduced to a tool of politics. Originally, I also thought that I would be like my predecessors, under the arrangement of the so-called fate for the rest of my life. While my brothers and sisters were learning martial arts and magic, I couldn't do anything, and I couldn't leave the palace, and the only pleasure was reading. Everyone distanced themselves from me, except Ray. β
"Leonard?" both Zero and Karen remembered the name.
"He is the second son of Duke Greck's family, a rising star of the Empire, and my only 'relative'. β
"Isn't that also a great noble?"
"Every time he came to the palace, he would bring some books that were not available in the palace to see me, and he would be willing to chat with me, and he would also tell me some interesting things recently. For me, it's like an older brother.
"Later, he brought me a copy of Kollers' Autobiography. Author: I think you should all be aware. β
"Princess Chrissy......"
"Well, in this book, I see another kind of power besides magic and martial arts, and that is technology. It's a pity that the empire doesn't have these, and the scientific power that led the great transformation of the Liber Kingdom is not taken seriously in the empire at all.
"Actually, I'd love to come here to see what kind of power the books say can be used by people who don't have power. But then I got the news that my father had betrothed me to someone else. I don't know why, I just don't want to die. β
"So you escaped?"
"Well, but it's impossible for me to do it alone. Ray helped me without hesitation. As if he had planned it a long time ago, we left Moonlight City with ease. Along the way, we hid and took many detours, and finally came to Colles. I don't know where I got that courage. β
"Isn't this elopement?" said Lena, an inappropriate word.
"Maybe that's what seems to Ray, but I've always treated him like a brother. β
It's brutal.
But Zero finally couldn't help but say it.
"I'm almost an adult, and I still understand some things. I knew what he was thinking, but I couldn't respond, so I've been deliberately avoiding him lately. β
"He gave up his reputation and status in the empire, just to save you. "Lena is still very susceptible to this kind of plot.
"Let's hear Icarus first. Karen motioned for Lena to say nothing.
"Today, I found Ray, and he finally said what was in his heart. Actually, he already knew my attitude, but he just encouraged me. And if I felt guilty about it, he wouldn't be happy.
"Before, I had to carry these things alone, but after I said it, I felt much more comfortable. Thank you for listening to me so much, maybe there shouldn't be secrets between friends. As for my relationship with Ray, let's just maintain the status quo. β
"I'll tell you about myself, aren't we friends?"
Although Zero was talking, she pointed at Ai Xue, indicating that it had nothing to do with her. Ai Xue began to tell the stories of the past that Zero had already heard about once.
"It turns out that Ai Xue also had such an experience, and in comparison, I seem to be much happier. Lena smiled contentedly.
"If possible, we'll help you find it together. Why don't you just do that, after graduation, let's form an adventure group together, and then go to all corners. When the time comes, I'm going to pull up my stupid brother. β
"Thank you. Ai Xue looked at the others gratefully.
"You're welcome, we're not friends!"
That's a magic word, friend......
3.
Time always passes in a hurry, and in the past few days, Teacher Rhine has not found Ai Xue. So Ai Xue and Zero have been auditing or studying other people's courses, such as listening to a middle-aged Mediterranean uncle with his eyebrows fluttering and spitting about his physics fundamentals.
"Thank you to our great Highness Princess Chrissy for her innovative theories that have opened up a whole new path for us called 'Science'. Here, we will be exposed to many concepts that you have never heard of, such as the basic unit of length named after a staple food, the basic unit of length, the basic unit of force, the cattle, named after a common animal, how close to life and creative......"
Hello Chriss-senpai, goodbye-a-senior.
Zero had come to the conclusion with great certainty and certainty that the famous Princess Chrissy was definitely a time-traveler. Although a lot of the content of these junior high school physics has been returned to the previous teacher, but if you really let Zero answer these questions, it will still be very easy, how to say that I was a college student two months ago. Icarus seems to have completed this part of the content on his own for a long time, and is looking at other subjects such as mathematics. Most of the people in this hall except for the six students who only applied for science departments, the rest of them majored in martial arts and magic, and took these courses. The promotion rate in the science department is so low that very few people focus on it, with the exception of Icarus. Compared to most people's blank expressions, Kaos seemed to be full of energy, but soon Zero understood.
Does this guy like Icarus, and wants to show her good in the aspects she is familiar with? Zero looked at Kaos sitting in front of him.
Anyway, it's three days of fishing and two days of drying, let's see how long he can last.
No matter what the lesson, the teacher will not assign homework. This gives students a lot of freedom to organize their own time to reinforce what they have learned or other activities. As usual, as soon as the bell rang, Mr. Mediterranean packed up and left.
"It seems that it was a huge mistake to choose this kind of course, I don't know what those people think, it's a waste of time. β
"yes, what a mess, I don't understand at all, how can that teacher with a head brighter than crystal have so much motivation, I don't know how he knows what he is going to do. Isn't it possible to do a lot of things with magic, floating, flying, changing gravity or something. β
"yes, why learn this when you have such a handy amount of magic. I can't figure out how this could have anything to do with the steam engine and the musket. β
The students began to chatter and discuss after the teacher left.
Zero heard such remarks, and it was understandable why it was difficult to push forward the further development of technology even with a modern time-traveler like Chrissy.
No wonder there are so few people who sign up for science departments, and it seems that most people don't realize the truth that science is the primary productive force, and these guys must not know what electricity and information can bring to people. In the past 100 years, there has been no major progress in technology, people have only repeated and improved what Chrissy has left behind, and there has been no new discovery at all. However, since there is zΓ i magic in this world, will the laws of science be affected somewhat?
But Zero doesn't have the heart to think about these questions.
[Next time, just go to bed.] Anyway, it's all something I've already learned, and it looks like it's the same as what the teacher on Earth says. Zero is completely unmotivated.
[Hey, didn't the teacher speak very well, and I understood it all at once.] Ai Xue hadn't learned much about magic before, and it was easy to digest and absorb it by direct contact with physics without being interfered with by existing magic theories. Besides, Ai Xue couldn't learn elemental magic, so she had to rely on science courses and minor subjects such as history and geography to pass the time.
"It's this kind of simple thing that can't be overwhelmed...... Human. "Actually, Kaos wants to say that Young Master Ben is here, but Icarus is embarrassed in front of Icarus.
Has the age of Form 2 passed? Congratulations, Coca-Cola.
"It's very vivid, much more detailed than what is told in the books. Icarus recalled a few examples from the teacher.
"Well, I don't have the talent for this, I'm just here to make soy sauce with Ai Xue. "Zero is a student here, and Zero is the best in this area, but there is no need to show it.
Zero is still more interested in magic and martial arts than technology. Although Rhein left a little psychological shadow on Zero in the previous test, it also gave Zero a better understanding of his own abilities. Although you can't learn magic, it doesn't mean that martial arts can't be learned. It would be absolutely deceptive to say that you do not yearn for the power that the original world did not have.
It's useless to have a strong defense, you must find a way to become stronger, Zero thought of it.