When Zhong Shenxiu and Robin arrived at the "Dubeire Magic and Martial Arts Academy," Mako Xin was already waiting there, looking both excited and anxious.

It wasn't hard to understand her expression; there was a reason for it.

Just yesterday afternoon, Mako Xin had summoned the courage to return home, and true to form, her father's anger had not yet subsided.

However, she had come prepared.

Before her father could bring down the "death penalty," she quickly brought up the matter of Zhong Shenxiu enrolling in their academy.

She then analyzed the situation rationally: as long as she could establish a good relationship with him, securing access to the "War" ruins would surely not be a problem! Donald was finally persuaded, his fury having dissipated by more than half.

He gave Mako Xin a chance to redeem herself, demanding that she must build a good rapport with Zhong Shenxiu within a set time limit.

He also instructed her to invite Zhong Shenxiu over for a meal when she had the chance! Mako Xin enthusiastically slapped her chest—though the gesture might have been considered unrefined.

Let me rethink that...

she amended, deciding instead to pat her "stomach"! She guaranteed, absolutely no problem, and even signed a military pledge.

Given this pressure, how could she not be anxious and excited? Back to the main story, Mako Xin first led the two through a brief orientation of the campus's main buildings.

Afterwards, she took them to the student office to collect their textbooks.

It was worth noting that both Zhong Shenxiu and Robin had registered as magicians, so their books were all introductory texts on magic.

Flipping casually through the books, Zhong Shenxiu frowned almost immediately.

He found that two or three of the volumes were dedicated solely to the origins and developmental history of magic, yet they offered not a single word on the actual principles of magic! For Zhong Shenxiu, such books were nothing but tedious nonsense, a complete waste of time! However, this wasn't even what bothered him the most; the truly unbearable part was yet to come! After collecting the books, Mako Xin started leading Zhong Shenxiu and Robin to their respective classrooms.

Although the academy ranked in the lower-middle tier, its grounds spanned a considerable area.

It took them nearly ten minutes of walking before they finally reached their destination.

Yet, upon arriving at what was supposed to be their classroom, Zhong Shenxiu nearly had Robin throw Mako Xin out of the window.

The reason was simple: the class they had been led to was a kindergarten class, filled entirely with children under the age of ten! As the saying goes, intolerable behavior demands immediate retaliation! Zhong Shenxiu’s face darkened instantly, and he challenged Mako Xin, his voice sharp, "Hey, woman, you aren't seriously suggesting I study alongside this group of toddlers, are you?" Mako Xin was genuinely taken aback, not understanding why Zhong Shenxiu was reacting this way.

She asked, "Is there a problem with that?" "What do you think?" Zhong Shenxiu countered, a wicked smile beginning to play on the corner of his lips.

The old master is very angry, and the consequences will be severe! "This class has the best academic atmosphere among their age group.

The instructors are also very responsible—you can understand that as they are patient enough to handle small children.

I specifically chose this for the two of you!" Mako Xin declared, rather proudly.

In "Gulu City," the various magic and martial arts academies offered classes for different age groups, such as kindergarten and junior classes, although they lacked senior-level courses.

This meant it was possible for an individual to attend the same academy from early childhood right through to graduation from the junior program.

Therefore, it was not surprising at all that the "Dubeire Magic and Martial Arts Academy" had classes specifically set up for young children.

To be honest, the main source of income for the "Dubeire Magic and Martial Arts Academy" came from these younger students.

Since they were only in the enlightenment stage, the academy focused only on cultivating their interest, with no requirement for them to master any specific magic.

This made the low-tuition academy the preferred choice for many parents enrolling their children! Mako Xin thought she had acted out of good intentions and expected Zhong Shenxiu to thank her profusely.

Instead, what greeted her was a sudden wind blade! With a swoosh, it zipped past her cheek.

Although it didn't wound her, it cleanly sliced off a lock of her beautiful hair! What was that? Mako Xin froze instantly, staring blankly at Zhong Shenxiu.

Firstly, she hadn't anticipated Zhong Shenxiu suddenly attacking her; secondly, she couldn't fathom that Zhong Shenxiu could perform magic instantaneously! Instant casting wasn't a simple feat; the required conditions were far too stringent.

Without several years of mastering spell control—known as "driving experience"—it was utterly unimaginable! Yet, this young boy right before her had clearly executed an "Instant Cast." How could this not astound her? "Woman, do you not feel you have made a mistake?" Zhong Shenxiu asked, a half-smile playing on his lips.

Mako Xin finally understood why Zhong Shenxiu was furious.

She had indeed made a grave error: arranging someone of Zhong Shenxiu's caliber to be placed here.

If it were her in his shoes, she would be angry too! This mistake could have been avoided.

Generally, when new, young students enrolled, they were accompanied by a parent or guardian who would inform the school of any special circumstances, such as unique talents.

If a child already had a foundational education, they would be assigned to a higher grade for advanced study! Of course, the school conducted simple placement tests for all new enrollees to assign them to appropriate classes based on the results.

The mistake Mako Xin made was trying to curry favor with Zhong Shenxiu by pulling strings.

She claimed he was the son of some distant relative, and by bypassing the placement test, he was immediately assigned to the top class within the kindergarten section! ...※ But she had no idea that Zhong Shenxiu’s strength was so monstrously advanced, far exceeding the kindergarten level.

Just the ability to instantly cast magic confirmed he already possessed the skill level required for the junior class! Mako Xin was now as awkward as one could possibly be, having meant well but managed the situation disastrously! "C-come with me, I'll change your class immediately!" Mako Xin apologized.

Seeing that Mako Xin recognized her error and was willing to correct it, Zhong Shenxiu didn't press the issue further, though his expression clearly conveyed, Let's see what class you assign me this time! It was certain that if Mako Xin assigned him to another class as rudimentary as the last, he would let her know exactly how pigs meet their end! "Changing classes" involved quite a bit of work, including issuing an entirely new set of textbooks and completing necessary administrative procedures.

Even with Mako Xin working diligently, it still took over two hours after all was done.

If Mako Xin hadn't repeatedly apologized, Zhong Shenxiu would have left long ago due to the time wasted.

However, even so, this didn't mean Zhong Shenxiu had forgiven Mako Xin.

For now, he was simply logging this debt, and whether she would be treated leniently later would depend on Mako Xin’s future conduct.

This time, Mako Xin managed to place Zhong Shenxiu and Robin in the Gong class.

While not the absolute best, it was definitely positioned toward the top tier! More importantly, Mako Xin was also one of the instructors for this class, specializing in Water Magic.

There was about half an hour left before formal classes began.

Mako Xin spoke briefly with Nastar, the homeroom teacher for the Gong class, and they seemed to reach some understanding.

Nastar was a middle-aged woman who also had a son attending the academy, though he was in a different class. "Students, quiet down please.

Today, I’d like to introduce two new students!" Nastar said after entering, addressing the students who were engaged in morning self-study.

The students were relatively well-behaved and immediately looked up, fixing their gazes on their homeroom teacher.

At that moment, Nastar waved to Mako Xin and the others, and Mako Xin led Zhong Shenxiu and Robin into the room from outside.

Zhong Shenxiu showed no surprise on his face; he merely cast a calm glance over everyone present.

The moment the other students saw Zhong Shenxiu and Robin enter, the previously quiet classroom erupted into chatter. "No way, are they actually joining our class?" Student A exclaimed in shock. "Am I seeing things? How old are they to be in our class? Did they get the wrong assignment?" Student B looked utterly bewildered. "Are these two the new transfer students? So cute," Student C commented.

(Note: this student was female!) Monica, seated near the front row, was utterly stunned.

She never imagined that Zhong Shenxiu and Robin would end up in the same class as her—it seemed utterly unbelievable! "Everyone, quiet down.

Now, I’d like our two new students to introduce themselves!" Nastar said with a smile.

All discussion ceased, and the students began staring intently at Zhong Shenxiu and Robin, clearly curious about how the two boys would present themselves! Their gaze was no different from an audience watching a 'Baby Show' on television! Sigh! The classroom fell so silent you could hear the sound of each other breathing, yet Zhong Shenxiu and Robin stood there quietly, as if they hadn't understood Nastar's instruction at all. "Little students, don't be nervous; just a simple introduction will do," Nastar coaxed, assuming the two boys were shy around strangers.

However, Zhong Shenxiu rolled his eyes at her and uttered a sentence that left her speechless for a long moment. "Stop wasting my time.

Tell me where I should sit now," Zhong Shenxiu said, sweeping his gaze around the room again.

While a few seats were empty, the desks still held various bits of clutter to some degree.

Nastar looked at Mako Xin with confusion, seemingly asking: What is with your relatives' children being so peculiar? Mako Xin forced a strained smile, shrugging awkwardly.

She was becoming increasingly unable to gauge Zhong Shenxiu’s true nature! "Classmates, this is Robin, and this is Zhong Shenxiu.

I hope you all help them moving forward!" Nastar said, taking the initiative since neither Zhong Shenxiu nor Robin would speak.

She then turned back to the two newcomers: "If you two encounter any problems in the future, you can find me in my office; I am your homeroom teacher.

You can also seek out the class monitor, Sam, or the study committee head, Monica!" Sam and Monica raised their hands to acknowledge her.

Sam was a tall, thin boy who appeared somewhat refined on the surface.

Afterward, Nastar instructed several students to clear two empty desks and directed Zhong Shenxiu and Robin to take their seats.

But just then, a new problem arose.

Robin suddenly spoke up, uttering a statement that stunned half the class into silence. "I must sit next to my Master!" Robin stated stubbornly, looking up at Nastar.