Chapter 36:

It was an early Saturday morning.

The scholars from the journey division gathered on the principal sq., eagerly awaiting the arrival of Philip and Lua.

“… Sudden tenting plans, huh? Isn’t it a bit surprising?”

Janice Morrela furrowed her forehead as she felt the load of the backpack on her shoulders. Together with Cheryl and Stephen, she had ready for the tenting journey primarily based on Philip’s announcement.

In the event that they have been third-year college students within the Swordsmanship Division, they’d have been fairly accustomed to tenting. Nevertheless, the unlucky actuality was that the Magic Division’s college students solely had the chance to spend an evening open air yearly.

“Nonetheless, it would become enjoyable. No strict professors round, and I’ve a sense Teacher Philip gained’t thoughts no matter we do,” Cheryl chimed in optimistically.

“However there can be bugs, and Stephen can be there,” Janice countered, inflicting Stephen, who was standing close by, to look damage.

Stephen’s presence as a man was one thing she was already conversant in, nevertheless it was just a little disheartening to have him related to bugs.

“Do you dislike my firm that a lot?” Stephen requested, his expression exhibiting a touch of unhappiness.N0v3lTr0ve served as the unique host for this chapter’s launch on N0v3l–B1n.

“Come on, don’t twist my phrases, Stephen. It’s not about disliking you,” Janice replied with a sigh. “I’ve requested you so many instances to talk casually, however you continue to can’t cease utilizing formal language.”

“I’ve referred to as you ‘Miss’ all this time, and now you anticipate me to vary in a single day?”

Stephen tried to defend himself, however Janice simply shot again, clearly aggravated.

“Don’t make excuses, Stephen.”

Fortunately, Philip and Lua appeared within the distance, rescuing Stephen from the awkward second. Cheryl was the primary to identify them and greeted them with a nod.

There was yet another individual with them.

“Isn’t that Professor Oswald from the Swordsmanship Division?”

Encountering a professor from the Swordsmanship Division was fairly uncommon for a pupil within the Magic Division. Nevertheless, Felicia Oswald was an exception.

A prodigy in swordsmanship; she had change into the youngest professor within the historical past of Privia Academy.

Throughout her time on the academy, as quickly as she reached the third yr, Felicia was already referred to as the strongest within the Swordsmanship Division.

She surpassed quite a few college students from prestigious swordsmanship households and was hailed by the Swordmaster Emil Phanoy as his disciple.

Cheryl secretly admired Felicia. It was as a result of Felicia’s character resembled the protagonists she had loved studying about in novels.

“Hi there, everybody,” Felicia mentioned with a clumsy smile, waving on the magic division college students.

Her presence was not with out motive.

Throughout a latest college assembly, there was a dialogue in regards to the inadequacy of getting just one new teacher accompany the academy’s exterior actions.

Having acquired many favors from Philip, Felicia discovered it tough to refuse his request.

“It appears everybody has ready diligently,” Philip remarked, observing the scholars’ well-packed backpacks with satisfaction.

With their prior tenting expertise, the third-year college students appeared to have packed provides, scrolls, and even magical gadgets, prepared for the journey forward.

In distinction, Lua had solely introduced alongside a sleeping bag and some units of garments; her preparations appeared fairly modest as compared.

“Let’s talk about the main points in the course of the carriage trip. For now, let’s set off.”

“Sure, Teacher.”

The scholars replied in unison, making their means in the direction of the academy’s principal gate, the place a horse-drawn carriage awaited them.

* * *

Felicia felt a slight sense of unease as she glanced round on the college students. Whereas she was assured she may interact in significant conversations together with her personal assigned college students, she felt much less sure about connecting with the magic division college students, with whom she had restricted interactions.

Sitting beside Lua, who additionally appeared a bit awkward, Felicia smiled warmly as she tried to reply the scholars’ questions, hoping to place them relaxed.

‘If I took her to Korea and made tenting movies, I’d change into a millionaire.’

In pure settings just like the mountains or forests, Lua moved like an elf, even perhaps quicker and extra agile than elves of her age.

Due to Lua’s skillful fingers, a pile of dry branches rapidly accrued.

Nevertheless, in comparison with their bustling actions, the method of constructing the campsite progressed slowly.

‘Ought to I take advantage of magic to chop the wooden?’ Janice contemplated.

“However in case you unintentionally use a spell like Wind Blade right here…”

As Cheryl reminded her of the potential risks, Janice set free a resigned sigh.

As Cheryl had identified, Wind Blade magic wasn’t very handy. They didn’t know what would possibly occur in the event that they unintentionally affected different timber.

They’d no appropriate helps to erect the tents.

“I feel we are able to do with out assist. Can’t we simply safe the material by nailing it into the gaps between the timber?”

Stephen instructed all of a sudden. It sounded fairly believable, and the women nodded in settlement.

* * *

Philip hurriedly circled across the lake alone, transferring rapidly in the direction of the alternative facet the place he had some enterprise with the lake’s proprietor.

Pushing via the bushes and branches, Philip would quickly arrive at his vacation spot.

On the alternative facet of the lake, amidst the swirling mist and between the secretive gaps of the timber, stood a solitary statue. It depicted a barefooted girl, her determine gracefully carved, and her identification held a hidden enchantment—it was a sculpture normal within the likeness of a fairy, residing on this very lake.

“Greetings,” Philip referred to as out into the vacancy, and as if in response, the lake’s mist took on the form of a lady. Her hair cascaded right down to her hips, barely concealing her type.

“Hi there? Who would possibly you be?”

The lady with water-like hair inquired, and her expression was of innocence and curiosity.

“I’m a traveler searching for to spend the night time by this enchanting lake. Understanding this place belongs to you, I assumed it correct to greet you first,” Philip replied with respect.

The lady clapped her fingers in approval. “You might be fairly well mannered. I’ve a passion for well-mannered company.”

Nevertheless, a touch of disappointment crept throughout her face. “… However this implies I have to surrender my sole supply of amusement. If I have been to play tips on you, you’ll discern it’s me. Please get pleasure from your keep after which return safely.”

The fairy of the “Singyuru Lake” held a peculiar pastime—she delighted in conjuring misty illusions to entertain guests and relish their reactions. But, her intentions have been by no means malevolent, for she had one other objective hidden inside her video games.

After reveling of their amusement, she bestowed them with distinctive presents solely she may grant, and amongst these rewards, some held nice significance.

“No, fear not. I shall maintain this encounter a secret, permitting you to savor your mischief to your coronary heart’s content material. In reality, I’ve a favor to ask of you. These younger ones will sooner or later encounter all types of malevolent illusions and dreadful fantasies. Experiencing some beforehand would possibly put together them for what lies forward,” Philip earnestly requested.

Shocked, the fairy introduced a hand to her mouth. “Actually? Is that permissible?”

“After all, so long as you keep away from overly harsh pranks, particularly something which may lead them into hazard, like falling into the water.”

“Hehe, understood. It has been fairly uninteresting with solely lumberjacks visiting currently. I by no means anticipated younger women to come back by. Enjoying tips on youngsters is essentially the most amusing, you recognize.”

The fairy confessed with a gleam in her eye.

And so, an association was made between the lake fairy and Philip.

“In that case, I shall ponder essentially the most gratifying tips to play on them. Bear in mind, the key have to be safeguarded!” The fairy vanished into the depths of the lake, leaving Philip with a touch of concern.

“She appeared so thrilled. I hope all can be properly.”

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