Chapter 30

Saien's individual strength and kindness, after all, have their limits.

After this anatomy class ended, a total of three apprentices were swallowed whole by Master Kosorong's pet.

From this, one can also see why the number of apprentices at the Black Magic Academy has never been able to increase.

There are always some apprentices who are casually erased by the black mages during class or in daily life.

Before they have enough strength and backing, living in constant fear is the norm for all apprentices.

After a nearly three-hour anatomy class ended, Master Kosorong left the classroom first, and the other apprentices then left one after another.

The deaths of three beginner apprentices seemed to have little impact on these apprentices who were accustomed to death.

Even a few of the more senior lower-level apprentices sneered at the weaker beginner apprentices.

These few lower-level apprentices were clearly the bullies in the surrounding apprentice circle.

No beginner apprentice dared to look at them directly.

However, these few lower-level apprentices, whom the beginner apprentices dared not provoke, all respectfully bowed to Saien as they passed by the lectern.

Saien knew these few lower-level apprentices; the leader was named Vida, who was also about to break through to the intermediate level.

A few months ago, Saien and the other party were at the same level.

But a few months later, the other party had to show respect to Saien, which was the rule of the Black Magic Academy.

Saien also knew that Vida had always wanted to become Master Kosorong's disciple.

Unfortunately, Master Kosorong did not look favorably upon this lower-level apprentice, describing Vida as "stupid and clumsy."

The only good luck Vida had was that he did not make any significant mistakes in the anatomy class, so he was not eaten by Master Kosorong's pet.

Vida was also one of the lower-level apprentices who frequently appeared in the anatomy class, and Saien had a nodding acquaintance with him.

After Vida and the others left, the speed at which the apprentices left the classroom increased.

The classroom still had a faint smell of blood, but many people were already used to it.

As the crowd gradually dispersed, only two people remained in the classroom.

One was Saien standing on the lectern, and the other was the female apprentice below the lectern.

"My name is Tianti. Thank you, Senior Saien, for saving my life." The girl below the lectern bowed deeply, more than 90 degrees, to Saien.

Tianti was not yet ten years old, with a slender figure.

Saien had no special preferences, so he was not interested in the girl in front of him.

Including the risk he took to save her, it was merely a result of the kindness and compassion in his heart.

In fact, Saien was already regretting it.

Because Master Kosorong did not teach the current batch of beginner apprentices the "Cross Stitching Method," he could not always rely on his luck.

Or perhaps he hoped for Master Kosorong's memory to decline.

The little girl Tianti did not know the true thoughts of her Senior Saien. In fact, the recent apprentice circles of the Black Magic Academy had been buzzing about Saien.

Besides the fame he gained from killing Ilk and Scarface Joke, his victory in the grade assessment and the college rewards he won also made many lower-level and beginner apprentices remember him.

The little girl Tianti knew about Saien's deeds even earlier.

For example, she learned from a few senior sisters that Saien had saved Meli in an anatomy class a few years ago.

The thoughts of female apprentices were generally more delicate and emotional than those of male apprentices.

Although the overall proportion of female apprentices at the Black Magic Academy was not high, many female apprentices at the lower and beginner levels were moved by Saien's past deeds.

Tianti had only approached Saien with a tentative mindset, but she never expected Saien to really help her!

Indeed, he was a "good person" as rumored.

Or does he want to "date" me? Tianti couldn't help but fantasize.

The apprentices at the Black Magic Academy were generally psychologically mature.

Saien did not expect the little girl Tianti to have already imagined to that extent.

In response to Tianti's gratitude, Saien shook his head and said in a calm and indifferent tone, "Actually, with only two mistakes, Master Kosorong probably wouldn't have done anything to you."

"The three apprentices were fed to his pet because they all made more than three significant mistakes," Saien explained.

"But I am still very grateful to you, Senior. Is there anything I can do for you?" Tianti took a step forward, standing very close to Saien, and asked.

With Saien's ten years of experience and observations at the Black Magic Academy,

Even if he were to push her directly now, this little girl named Tianti would probably not resist at all.

However, Saien ultimately did nothing. Based on his understanding of human anatomy, doing that with a girl under ten years old would only cause pain for both parties and provide no pleasure.

"How old are you?" Saien asked casually.

"Nine years old, but I will be ten in two months," Tianti replied.

Tianti's answer made Saien show an expression of "as expected."

However, what Saien said next was something Tianti did not expect.

"Since you're almost ten, you should have some strength. Help me carry this specimen back to my dormitory," Saien pointed to the lectern, where the specimen, already missing its heart, liver, and kidneys, lay.

This specimen was a gift from Master Kosorong to Saien, and also a reward for his role as an assistant in the anatomy experiment class.

To achieve success in the fields of anatomy and human structure, talent alone is not enough; persistent practice is also required.

Otherwise, why would Master Kosorong be so optimistic about Saien and praise him as "professional" in public?

Some apprentices only saw Saien's glory in the limelight but did not see the effort and sweat he put in behind the scenes.

Saien's request left Tianti stunned.

The little girl first looked at the curled-up specimen on the lectern, then at Saien.

Seeing that Saien's cold and indifferent expression did not waver, Tianti swallowed her saliva and dared not contradict him.

Does Senior Saien have a unique taste? Or does he want to do something after returning to the dormitory?

That's right, Senior Saien asked me to carry this specimen back to his dormitory, so he probably wants to... Tianti thought.

Tianti's inner turmoil revealed the mindset of a weak apprentice desperately trying to find a powerful intermediate-level apprentice as a protector.

As she had been in the academy for two years, more and more of her female friends either "fell" or met tragic ends.

To continue her studies and life smoothly, Tianti, who had a decent appearance, needed to find a strong and reliable protector.

She had considered a few candidates before, but none of them compared to the Saien in front of her.

He was handsome, strong, and had a heart; there was no more reliable male apprentice than him.

Even if I become his secondary, as long as he can protect me, it's fine, Tianti thought.

The rich inner emotions of this nine-year-old apprentice would likely shock anyone if they knew.

Saien didn't think that much.

The reason he asked Tianti to help carry the specimen back was simply based on the principle of equivalent exchange that mages generally adhere to.

Saien saved her once; shouldn't she pay back?