Bessner had once instructed his servants that if Zhong Shenxiu exited his room, they were immediately to notify him—this was precisely why the servant dared to enter without knocking.

Augus, unaware of the full context, could only stare blankly at Gasgail, his expression clearly questioning: Who is this young master?

Gasgail knew time was short. Having finally waited for Zhong Shenxiu to emerge, he couldn't miss this chance. He completely ignored Augus’s expression, and after confirming the exact location, he bolted from the room like the wind.

Augus was quick to react. Seeing Gasgail’s strange behavior, he sensed something important was happening. Driven by curiosity, he followed, shouting, "Wait for me!"

Meanwhile, Zhong Shenxiu and Robin were strolling out leisurely. Zhong Shenxiu had just finished instructing Robin and felt it wasn’t right to stay cooped up in the room all day, so he decided to take Robin out for a walk in the streets.

The estate grounds were vast, and servants were frequently seen passing by, yet none dared to stop Zhong Shenxiu and Robin. On the contrary, upon seeing them, every servant paused and bowed respectfully. It was clear Gasgail had given prior instructions.

As they walked, a smile suddenly touched the corner of Zhong Shenxiu's lips. He sensed two people rapidly approaching; one using wind-elemental magic, the other earth-elemental!

Though he guessed they were coming for him, Zhong Shenxiu didn't slow his pace.

It wasn't long before the figures of Augus and Gasgail appeared in Zhong Shenxiu’s line of sight. "Young friend," Gasgail said, slightly breathless, whether from exertion or excitement, they couldn't tell.

Zhong Shenxiu’s pace didn't falter. He asked lightly, "What is it?"

"Young friend, allow me to introduce you. This is an old friend of mine named Augus, he is also a God-Demon Mentor. After hearing my account, he greatly admires you," Gasgail indicated the somewhat dazed Augus beside him.

At that moment, Augus felt like several flies were buzzing around in his head. He had never imagined the 'expert' Gasgail spoke of was this young boy before him. The image was drastically different from what he had envisioned; it was almost unacceptable.

Zhong Shenxiu glanced up at Augus, unconcerned, and casually asked another question: "Is there anything else?"

Just as Gasgail was about to speak, Augus abruptly pulled his arm and whispered urgently, "Hey, you’re not joking with me, are you? This child is the expert you mentioned?"

It wasn't entirely his fault for being so skeptical. Gasgail had praised Zhong Shenxiu earlier as being unparalleled in the world. Augus had expected at least an elder of similar age to themselves; instead, he saw a fair-skinned child. How could he not harbor doubts?

Gasgail shot Augus a glare, signaling him to watch his tone in front of Zhong Shenxiu, lest he offend this powerful individual.

"Young friend, this old man has thought of a few more matters I wish to consult you about!" Gasgail ignored Augus and addressed Zhong Shenxiu with an utmost show of deference.

"Speak!" Zhong Shenxiu remained economical with his words. He was being so agreeable partly because he was in a good mood, and partly because Gasgail’s questions offered him some fresh inspiration.

Gasgail’s face lit up with joy. He quickly took out the small booklet he had just organized and began asking his questions one by one.

Augus, watching from the side, felt an urge to laugh, thinking, Is it necessary to be this subservient to a child? But this thought didn't last long, because what followed exceeded his capacity for acceptance!

Faced with every question Gasgail posed, Zhong Shenxiu answered swiftly, as if he already knew the solutions. Yet, this wasn't the most astonishing part for Augus. What truly shocked him was Zhong Shenxiu offering demonstrations for certain questions—the magic flickering at his fingertips was both an eye-opener and deeply stunning!

What level of control was required to achieve this?

Even though Augus was a God-Demon Mentor, he admitted he couldn't perform with the ease and naturalness Zhong Shenxiu exhibited. It wasn't like casting magic; it was like playing with magic!

Incredible. Truly incredible!

Because he was a God-Demon Mentor, he could grasp the depth of Zhong Shenxiu's skill even more profoundly!

"That—Augus interrupted Gasgail’s animated questioning, asking Zhong Shenxiu with a tone laced with tension, "May I request you demonstrate 'Reverse Magic Use'?"

He was still hung up on that particular subject. Although he now believed Gasgail’s words, he needed to witness it firsthand, especially since he had poured countless hours of sweat into solving that very problem!

A smile reappeared on Zhong Shenxiu's lips. Regarding 'Reverse Magic Use,' he hadn't considered it earlier; after all, he wasn't omniscient enough to cover every detail.

Gasgail's previous question had sparked an idea in him, leading to several other novel concepts. For example, applying this theory to enchanted equipment—it could convert dual-effect magic arrays into magic elements and store them!

"Hey, old man, if I guess correctly, you must be some sort of academy leader?" Zhong Shenxiu’s eyes were piercing. He could deduce much from Augus’s attire, including his identity.

Augus didn't overthink it and nodded immediately. "I am the Headmaster of the 'Dream Star Star Magic Academy.' My name is Augus!"

Out of respect, he provided his formal introduction.

Zhong Shenxiu grinned mysteriously. "I will demonstrate it for you—Reverse Magic Use. And wait—take me to your academy to look around later!"

Zhong Shenxiu held a good impression of academies, especially their libraries, which had benefited his past self immensely! Since he had no fixed destination at the moment, visiting the academy sounded like a good way to pass the time and perhaps yield some unexpected gains!

Augus’s face lit up upon hearing this, and he quickly agreed. He desperately hoped someone as capable as Zhong Shenxiu would tour his institution; if he could be persuaded to settle there, that would be fantastic! His mind was already formulating plans to poach talent! If the nearby Gasgail knew his thoughts, he would have strangled him instantly!

Zhong Shenxiu dispensed with further pleasantries and cautioned, "Then watch closely. I will only do this once."

As his words fell, nine slender fire dragons materialized from thin air, moving in a rhythmic pattern around his body. What kind of magic is this?

Both Augus and Gasgail widened their eyes, frantically searching their knowledge banks, yet they could not identify the rank of this magic!

At that moment, Zhong Shenxiu slowly snapped his fingers. Instantly, the nine fire dragons seemed to evanesce as if weathered away, vanishing in the blink of an eye!

Augus’s mouth was gaping wide. Despite having some mental preparation, witnessing it firsthand left him unable to suppress his shock! As someone deeply versed in elemental magic, he naturally knew the nine fire dragons hadn't vanished—they had been converted into fire elements!

An expert. He truly was an expert!

In that instant, Augus was so overcome with emotion he almost wept!

The 'Dream Star Star Magic Academy' indeed lived up to its reputation as a distinguished institution. Its facilities were remarkably complete, with magical apparatus visible everywhere, giving the overall impression of grandeur and solemnity!

This academy was larger and more luxurious than any Zhong Shenxiu had seen before!

From this single observation, one could tell that the financial might of the 'Summer Star Empire' surpassed that of the 'Winter Moon Empire' by more than double or triple. Truly, comparison brought shock!

As they walked, Augus provided introductions to Zhong Shenxiu, drawing many curious glances! After all, it was rare to see a dignified Headmaster acting as a tour guide for two children!

"What is that?" Zhong Shenxiu asked, pointing to something resembling a street stall ahead.

"Oh, those are students from our academy selling magical goods they crafted themselves!" Augus explained. Seeing Zhong Shenxiu looking very curious, he added, "It’s quite popular here for students to assemble their own magical equipment. While making it, they improve their magic control and earn some pocket money. However, these items are all very low-level; they are rarely used for serious purposes, mostly serving as practice tools!"

A glint flashed in Zhong Shenxiu’s eyes. It seemed another idea had struck him.

Rojeliel walked slowly toward the library. She wasn't going to read, but to perform her duty shift there. Many students, like her, helped the academy with tasks they were capable of. This earned them both academic credits and extra income—a good way to pass the time.

Speaking of Rojeliel, she commanded attention wherever she went, not just because of her stunning beauty, but because she was a magic prodigy!

She possessed silvery-white hair that made her look exceptionally unique, and her blue eyes accentuated her noble bearing. Her stunning figure was always a beautiful sight wherever she went.

Her most distinguishing feature, however, was a pair of pointed ears, though these were difficult to spot hidden beneath her long hair.

As she walked forward, something she happened to see made her pause in surprise. She spotted their Headmaster, Augus, and also the highly honored God-Demon Mentor, Gasgail.

Initially, this wasn't strange; the two were known old friends who frequently visited the 'Dream Star Star Magic Academy.' What truly puzzled her was that these two important figures were accompanying two children, and their attitude was extraordinarily respectful!

Hmm? What is going on?

Rojeliel, however high her status, was still a woman, and curiosity got the better of her!

As she stood there wondering, she saw Headmaster Augus beckoning to her. Despite her confusion, she walked over.

"Headmaster Augus," Rojeliel greeted him naturally, without any pretense of formality.

But Augus ignored her, instead respectfully addressing Zhong Shenxiu: "My friend, she is the elf you asked about."