Chapter 31

The joy of just breaking through to the second stage of the Gang Qi was overshadowed by a wave of melancholy.

If I could also be admitted to the academy in Victoria City, that would be great, but now there are no academies in the Holy City to choose from.

Ah, right, Lucia-nee-san has such a wide network in Victoria City, I wonder if she has any good solutions.

So, during the fifth and final holiday of the training camp, Luo Feng went to the beauty president's house and brought up the matter with great difficulty.

Lucia smiled faintly after hearing it: "Hehe, you don't need to worry about that. If you're not in Victoria City, it would be very troublesome for us to stay in touch, so you definitely need to stay. I've already made arrangements for you."

Luo Feng was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Really, Lucia-nee-san? So, can I go to the academy in Victoria City?"

Lucia said without hesitation: "Of course. There are many academies in the Holy City. Even if you don't get into the public ones, there are plenty of private noble academies. The top-tier noble academies have high thresholds and require a certain background, which you probably don't have. But for slightly lower-tier private noble academies, as long as your abilities meet a certain standard, and you spend a bit more money, it shouldn't be a problem to get in."

Although the beauty president spoke casually, Luo Feng knew that the tuition for these slightly lower-tier private noble academies was something few people could afford: "Lucia-nee-san, I have to spend your money again, it's really embarrassing."

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about. You're my little brother, and if you keep being so polite, I'll be upset," Lucia's tone changed: "Oh, right, given your excellent performance, my plan has changed a bit. We might not need to spend that money to get you into an academy in Victoria City, and it might even be one of the best public academies!"

Luo Feng's spirits lifted: "Lucia-nee-san, do you have a good plan?"

"I do, but I can't guarantee it will work. Based on my understanding of that person, the chances are high," Lucia teased: "Let's talk about it after the training camp ends, so you don't get distracted. Oh, right, in ten days, the training camp will be over, and you'll have to move out of the dormitory. Before you enroll, you can stay at my place. Your mage friend, Qiqi, can also come over."

The problem of what to do with Qiqi after the training camp ended was one of the things Luo Feng was worried about. Tianwei City was so far away, and he didn't have the ability to fly such a long distance in just half a day like the wind domain experts who had escorted him. Even if he joined a regular caravan, it would take at least a few days, and by the time he returned, he would have already enrolled. Leaving Qiqi alone in a hotel in Victoria City made him uneasy. Now that Lucia offered to let her stay, Luo Feng was overjoyed: "Really, Lucia-nee-san? It won't be a bother?"

Lucia pretended to be angry: "I just said, don't be so polite!"

Someone who didn't know might think Luo Feng and Qiqi were from the same hometown, but according to her, their relationship wasn't that simple. The female mage was Luo Feng's servant and very important to him, so Lucia naturally had to be nice to Qiqi. Besides, Qiqi was a mage with exceptional talent and would likely become a valuable ally to Luo Feng in the future. The shrewd beauty president wouldn't have any complaints about her.

Luo Feng quickly said: "Yes, Lucia-nee-san."

Ten days later, the two-month training camp finally came to an end.

During this time, Luo Feng learned a lot. Now that it was time to leave, he felt quite reluctant, especially since he had to part ways with his good friends.

In Tianwei City, he had often been discriminated against and no one took him seriously. Now that he had two good friends, he naturally cherished them.

Unfortunately, Bart was leaving soon. Although the dwarf was outstanding, there were no academies in Victoria City for him to choose from. In the end, Bart decided to enroll in a martial arts academy in western Arizona. Since the journey was quite long, he had to set off the next day, so on the night before, Bart invited Luo Feng to the dwarf bar in the city for a drink. This time, Luo Feng didn't refuse.

Of course, he didn't get drunk. As long as he used the method the Wine God taught him to counteract the alcohol, it was hard for him to get drunk. However, he felt quite sad the next morning.

At the entrance of the training camp, Bart, with his backpack, gave him a firm hug: "Luo Feng, I'm glad to have met you. Although we didn't know each other for long, you will always be my friend. If you have time, come to Arizona and find me. I might also visit you. Remember to write to me and leave your contact information!"

Luo Feng nodded heavily: "Yes, I will!"

"Also, Aaron," the dwarf looked at Luo Feng's roommate, "I used to think you were a bit effeminate and didn't like you much, but I didn't expect you to drink more than me. You're also my friend."

Aaron smiled: "Hehe, Bart, you're an interesting person. I won't forget you."

The two hugged, and Bart shook hands with Qiqi as a farewell, then said: "Friends, goodbye!"

Luo Feng and the others waved to him until Bart disappeared from sight. Aaron then turned his gaze: "Luo Feng, what are your plans?"

Luo Feng said: "Qiqi and I will stay in Victoria City."

Aaron was surprised: "Huh, didn't you tell me that your admission list didn't include any academies in Victoria City?"

Luo Feng nodded: "Yes, but President Lucia will find a way to get me into one of the academies. However, I don't know which one yet."

Aaron suddenly became excited: "That's great!"

Luo Feng was a bit puzzled, as his roommate's reaction seemed a bit over the top, as if he were the one about to be admitted to Victoria City: "What's great?"

Aaron casually said: "Ah, nothing, I'm just happy for you."

Luo Feng didn't think much about it. He was also concerned about his roommate's future: "Aaron, what about you?"

He didn't know where his roommate would go to school, as he had never told him. So Luo Feng was still unclear about his destination.

Aaron's eyes twinkled: "Well, I won't tell you for now, but I have relatives in Victoria City, and I'll stay with them for a while. Luo Feng, if you get admitted to an academy, you must tell me as soon as possible. Here's my relatives' address!"

He wrote it down on a piece of paper and handed it to Luo Feng, earnestly instructing: "Keep it safe, don't lose it, and remember to tell me which academy you're going to. Got it?"

Luo Feng was a bit moved. Although his roommate had a strange personality, he was very enthusiastic and treated him as a friend. He carefully put away the paper: "I got it, but I don't know when I'll be admitted to an academy. You might already be gone by then."

Aaron said: "Then tell my relatives, and they'll pass the message to me!"

Luo Feng had to agree: "Okay, then I'll go first. Goodbye, Aaron."

"Goodbye!"

Watching Luo Feng and Qiqi walk away, Aaron's lips curled into a barely noticeable smile.

Hmph, Luo Feng, you still owe me my first kiss. Now that you're staying in Victoria City, it's even better!

When Qiqi followed Luo Feng into Lucia's tower, the little beauty's mouth opened wide in amazement: "Wow, young master, this place is so grand and luxurious!"

Her reaction was the same as when he first arrived, but Luo Feng was already used to it and just smiled without saying anything.

Knowing that the training camp had ended and that Luo Feng and Qiqi would come over, Lucia was already waiting. She immediately greeted them. She and Luo Feng were already very familiar, so no formalities were needed. Her attention was mainly on Qiqi: "Hehe, you must be Luo Feng's good friend, Qiqi?"

Although she knew about the relationship between the little beauty and Luo Feng, she didn't mention it.

Qiqi had heard about Lucia from Luo Feng. Thinking about the important figure in front of her, the little beauty was a bit shy: "Yes, I'm Qiqi. President Lucia, thank you for letting me stay here. I hope I won't be a bother."

"Of course not. It's rare to have a mage with such excellent talent visit, and such a beautiful one at that. I'm more than happy to welcome you. Oh, right, since Luo Feng calls me Lucia-nee-san, and you're his good friend, you can call me nee-san too," Lucia, as the head of the chamber of commerce, always made people feel at ease. In just a few words, she made Qiqi feel very close and less restrained.

The little beauty blushed: "No, Lucia-nee-san, you're much prettier and more mature than me."

"Hehe, what a sweet girl, I really like you," Lucia smiled: "Come, Qiqi, I've already prepared a room for you, right next to Luo Feng's. Let's go see it. If you're not satisfied, we can change it. Also, since you're here, don't be polite. Treat this place like your home."

Lucia led Qiqi to see the room, and Luo Feng was very happy. He had been worried that Qiqi might not adapt to living here, but it seemed they would get along well.

The beauty president was indeed a very competent host, warm and considerate without making people feel overwhelmed. Qiqi quickly became familiar with her, and Lucia generously allowed the little beauty to use the energy-gathering tower and other auxiliary equipment, props, and training grounds. Except for the spirit medicine, which was for martial artists and not useful for mages, the treatment was almost the same as Luo Feng's.

A few days later, Lucia found Luo Feng: "Come, I'll take you to meet someone."

Luo Feng asked: "Who?"

Lucia smiled mysteriously: "You'll see."

She took Luo Feng on a flying horse carriage, and they flew west, leaving Victoria City and traveling for several dozen miles. In the lush green fields, a cluster of buildings appeared.

Luo Feng was a bit surprised. There was such a large cluster of buildings outside the Holy City. What was this place?

The flying horse landed at a certain spot. In front of them was a gate, with the four powerful characters "Star College" deeply carved into the tall stone.

Luo Feng, who now had some understanding of Victoria City, immediately remembered.

Star College was one of the old public colleges in the Holy City, very famous. Many people vied to get in, but the admission requirements were very high, and only the most outstanding talents could be admitted.

Could it be that Lucia-nee-san is planning to get me into Star College?