Ahalim Magic School, Cambridge, Britain.

Both Cambridge and Oxford are world-renowned institutions of higher education. However, the difference is that Oxford is a 'city within a university,' while Cambridge is a 'university within a city.' The college buildings, preserved since the Middle Ages, are of great touristic value, their porches and walls still adorned with ancient, dignified statues and seals, blending a rich academic atmosphere with a vibrant pace of life.

But the primary reason Ahalim Magic School chose Cambridge was, naturally, the Secret Realm enveloping the University of Cambridge Main Library. Britain still meticulously maintained this Secret Realm, which had been cleansed by Magicians. Periodically, they dispatched Wizards to clear out monsters and had established research institutions centered around it.

As future pillars of Britain's Transcendents, Ahalim students were also granted the opportunity to enter the Secret Realm for trials.

Euphy Lampeluji, as headmistress of the Magic Academy, was responsible for the safety of the Secret Realm trial today.

Although her sister Karen hadn't offered her much help—Euphy usually just hugged and kissed her sister, and they often slept and bathed together—her meditation progress advanced like a thousand miles in a day. She had now become a Third-Level Wizard, making her position as headmistress of one of the Four Great Wizards' Academies truly well-deserved.

The interior of the Cambridge Secret Realm resembled a forest, primarily producing green-skinned Goblins. Euphy stood on a tree branch, looking down at the students below who were ruthlessly pummeling Goblins. I wonder if the recent students' techniques have become more skilled, or if there's some other reason, but their methods for killing Goblins are increasingly brutal, involving beheadings and dismemberment.

Euphy wouldn't descend to compete for monsters. Only First-Level Wizards benefited significantly from killing Secret Realm monsters; Second-Level Wizards found it unnecessary. For Third-Level Wizards like herself, even slaughtering all the monsters in the Secret Realm wouldn't substantially boost her meditation progress.

...Hmm?

Euphy noticed a blond student not far off who, while also cruelly slaying Goblins, was chopping off their limbs and tossing them before another female student. This allowed the female student to deliver the final blow and receive the Secret Realm's rewards—the Secret Realm only recognized the final killer.

The blond student was clearly older, probably in his twenties.

However, the magic school was still in its infancy, and Britain didn't have as many young talents as the Mysterious Country, so they nurtured any suitable candidate, regardless of age.

But Euphy noted that the blond student was using a blood secret technique, making his fight against Goblins akin to an adult squashing tiny mice. He was definitely not a First-Level Wizard; perhaps, like her, he was a Third-Level Wizard. His face also seemed somewhat familiar...

Suddenly recalling something, Euphy leaped down and approached a Magic Academy professor. "What's that student's name?"

The young professor, also a Third-Level Wizard, respectfully faced Euphy. After glancing in the direction Euphy indicated, he answered, "That's Stedley Gould, one of the specially admitted students. He's currently a Third-Level Wizard. He became a student of our Magic Academy at the request of the Losa Family."

"The girl beside him is Medea Losa, the eldest daughter of the Losa Family."

Euphy quickly recalled that Stedley's special admission might have been partially due to her own efforts.

Stedley had once been an Assassin for the Card Organization, but he was committed to thwarting their schemes. He had previously made a considerable effort in the Mysterious Country's Lianjiang to disrupt Karen's assassination plan. Before returning to Britain, Euphy had already negotiated with the British government to provide Stedley Shelter under Britain's name and recruit him as one of the British Supernaturals.

She had since forgotten about this, not expecting Stedley to choose to study at Ahalim rather than work.

Or perhaps he *is* working, his job mostly likely being to protect the Losa Family's eldest daughter. I just don't understand his connection to the Losa Family, and why they trust him so much...

"Tonight, I want pork blood curd! General Tso's Chicken! Spring Rolls!"

By then, Medea and Stedley had finished off their quota of monsters and were preparing to leave the Secret Realm. However, their relationship wasn't as simple as master and servant—Medea clung to Stedley's arm like a little panda, affectionately rattling off her dinner requests.

"Find a Chinese restaurant," Stedley said indifferently. "There are plenty near the academy, and the cafeteria has some too."

"No way! I want your cooking! Yours is the best!"

"I'm not a chef."

"You're not a chef, but your cooking is delicious!"

"I only cook for people I love."

"But I'm the one you love!"

"No, you're not."

"Then why did you let me finish off those harmless monsters? Admit it, we have a deep, romantic relationship!"

"Our relationship is purely financial."

They bickered as they walked past. Stedley, noticing Euphy, gave a subtle nod of acknowledgment, and Euphy nodded in return.

I never thought he'd be skilled at cooking, Euphy mused, somewhat incredulous.

"He often visits various restaurants, especially Chinese ones, to learn their craft," the young professor explained with a smile. "Everyone thought the reason he'd turned down Medea's advances was because he'd fallen for a woman from the Mysterious Country."

"If you like someone, why learn to cook? Why not just hire a top Chinese chef?" Euphy said, quite naturally.

The young professor, who had been sneaking glances at Euphy, immediately lowered his head upon hearing this. He'd almost forgotten that Headmistress Euphy was incredibly wealthy.

The young professor chuckled wryly and speculated, "Perhaps the woman he fancies is also a culinary expert?"

At that moment, Euphy remembered a man thousands of miles away, a man whose words flowed with endless affection, a man her sister also liked a great deal. Although several months had passed and they had only met a few times, Euphy hadn't forgotten him. She didn't know if it was because he had confessed his feelings the moment they met, or because he occasionally shared funny pictures with her and chatted about his exasperating friends. Euphy had long since investigated him thoroughly: after graduation, he became a public servant in the Mysterious Country, joined the Tactical Bureau, and then transferred to Heavenly Lotus Academy to become a Healing Cultivator. He devoted all his time to researching Ren Naiser and his cultivation, rarely going out. Heavenly Lotus Academy had even promoted him as a role model for cultivators... He... must be the kind of person who is completely devoted to everything he does.

「...」

"I can't eat or live without you," Luna made a final effort, cornering the doctor against the wall in the corridor. She even licked him. "I love you so much! Can't you give me your love and be with me forever?"

The doctor scratched his head. "Well... by that logic, I suppose I don't love you. I've never lost my appetite over you or felt like I couldn't live without you. Hmm, nope, never. So, I don't love you."

The Little Nurse's voice came from a speech bubble, "Come help wash the vegetables—"

"Coming!"

The doctor immediately went to help the Little Nurse cook, presenting a picture of domestic harmony that made Ren Suo's stomach churn.

After a full six hours of verbal sparring, Luna still couldn't sway the doctor. She couldn't persuade him to abandon the Little Nurse, though her Daughter of Asura Experience Points did increase.

But Ren Suo wasn't having any fun. It was already hard enough watching public displays of affection. Now, sending the protagonist to poach someone's partner, only for it to fail miserably? It was like a sugar-coated cannonball—the sugar coating was devoured, but the cannonball bounced right back. It's time to spark some Shura Field drama and let this scumbag know that justice exists in this world! You scumbag! You'll definitely die as horribly as Zhao Huo! Ren Suo plotted, his face a mask of righteousness.

However, with the Waning Moon approaching, Ren Suo had Luna prioritize acquiring a Silver Moon Crystal.

Doctor: "Are you healed? Be careful on the road."

Luna: "Okay."

One small perk of being the Daughter of Asura was the ability to leave at any time. Perhaps 'giving the cold shoulder' or 'neglect' were considered part of her repertoire by default. Though Ren Suo figured this scumbag NPC wouldn't change just because of this brief period of neglect.

The descent point for the Silver Moon Crystal was, once again, the usual spot.

And the usual spot, naturally, couldn't escape the distortions of an Apostle of the Moon God.

It was unknown which Apostle of the Moon God had made such an extravagant move, going so far as to construct an inverted bowl-shaped indoor stadium. The ceiling had only a single opening in the center, conveniently allowing the pillar of silver-white light to deliver the Silver Moon Crystal directly inside.

However, this meant that all Apostles coveting the Silver Moon Crystal had to enter the stadium before its arrival. Furthermore, due to the extremely thick walls, escaping with the Crystal would be difficult.

It was practically an Arena.

This time, Ren Suo had learned his lesson. He had Luna enter wearing a pitch-black cloak that concealed her hair and figure. Although her entrance attracted attention, no one initiated an attack, as many others were similarly cloaked in black.

Of course, the moment Luna revealed herself, she would undoubtedly become the primary target; it was as if the unspoken rule was: "The Silver Moon Crystal can be lost, but the blue-haired Witch must die."

But as more people arrived, Ren Suo felt a growing unease—

The number of participants had reached sixteen. If half were Apostles of the Moon God, that meant eight Miracles with extremely high priority!

Among them, five were a pre-made team, their combined strength nearly equivalent to a single fourth-transformation combat power!

As the Waning Moon drew near, the young woman in a yukata whom Luna had met before appeared, now accompanied by a red-haired girl wielding a long spear—unmistakably a fourth-transformation combat power!

Does someone possess a Miracle that predicts the Silver Moon Crystal's arrival? Or is it sheer coincidence that everyone is staking out this old spot?

Regardless, Ren Suo knew the contest for this Silver Moon Crystal would be extremely perilous. They had almost no geographical advantage, and their group cohesion was far weaker than others.

They'd have to rely on brute force to seize it!

As the moonlight seeping through the circular hole in the ceiling dimmed ever so slightly, a silver-white pillar of light, spanning heaven and earth, descended. Everyone acted in an instant!

The earth trembled as countless tentacles erupted!

Howling winds carried invisible blades that sliced through everything!

Meteor Fire Rain threatened to turn the stadium into a crematorium!

Spears danced wildly, and the Red Witch's Invincible Spear Gang suppressed everything in its path!

There were also the Miracle of Turning into a Sheep, the Miracle of Rebound, the Miracle of Nullification... It was astonishing the stadium hadn't already exploded, a testament to the quality of its walls.

However, when Ren Suo saw Luna's Miracle, he was taken aback.

He hadn't expected to have timing on his side!

"Your Miracle allows the bodies of everyone within range to randomly transform into someone else."

"But your price is that you must always tell the truth."

Activate Miracle!

In an instant, the bodies of all competitors inside the stadium transformed. They all froze, stunned and yet to recover from the sudden change.

Ren Suo immediately had Luna Teleport, grab the Silver Moon Crystal, and escape through the hole in the stadium ceiling using Stealing Star Moon Steps!

"Luna has obtained 'Silver Moon Crystal: Sluggishness'."

"Silver Moon Crystal: Sluggishness: Possessing this Silver Moon Crystal will cause the reaction speed of all enemies attacking you to decrease slightly. All Supernatural Abilities are enhanced by 5%, and Moon-Related Supernatural Abilities receive an additional 25% enhancement."

"Current Silver Moon Crystal count: 11/25."

The others, instantly enraged, gave chase. However, now unable to distinguish ally from foe, they dared not exit through the narrow ceiling hole, opting instead for other stadium exits.

Between their delayed exit and her swift escape, Luna was long gone. Especially since she now possessed the 'Silver Moon Crystal: Divine Movement'—the longer she moved, the faster she became—she quickly left her pursuers far behind.

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared before Luna, unexpectedly pinning her down!

Ren Suo himself was startled. However, the beautiful woman who had appeared before Luna seemed to bear no malice. She wore a white dress, her long hair cascaded over her shoulders, a jade pendant adorned her neck, and her eyes were clear and bright. Her expression was one of serene kindness, which immediately caught Ren Suo's eye.

He wasn't like Zhao Huo, who preferred paper people from anime; he had a soft spot for paper people in games...

"Who... who are you?" the woman in white suddenly asked, her hand touching the back of Luna's neck.

Only then did Ren Suo notice that Luna was dressed as a man. Upon closer inspection, she was the spitting image of the NPC doctor!

Of course, Luna had also been affected by the Miracle. Or rather, Ren Suo *needed* Luna to be affected; if her True Form were exposed, those Apostles of the Moon God would undoubtedly hunt her across thousands of miles. This woman in white... could she be an acquaintance of the NPC doctor? And so powerful, subduing Luna instantly upon arrival. Could she be an enemy?

However, before Ren Suo could react, Luna stated plainly, "My name is Luna."

The woman in white nodded, completely believing Luna. She released her. "Sorry, I mistook you for someone else. My apologies." With that, she promptly departed.

Ren Suo blinked. Does the NPC doctor actually know such a formidable local? I didn't even see how that woman in white appeared, and Luna was effortlessly restrained... Could her power also be at the fourth transformation or higher?

This was just a minor interlude. Luna continued onward, planning to return to the NPC doctor's home.

However, as Luna traversed the high-rises, someone suddenly shot up from below, tackling her and sending them both tumbling onto a rooftop.

"I've found you."

The one who had tackled Luna was a long-haired woman. She wore a thick coat and a scarf, with her dark hair draped over her shoulders. She was tall and slender. Her bulky clothes concealed her figure, but her delicate features possessed a certain androgynous beauty. A look of joyful surprise shone in her eyes as she tightly gripped Luna's arms.

Such a beautiful woman.

"Wait... who are you?" Soon, however, she sensed something was amiss.

Another one looking for the NPC doctor. Does he have that many enemies?

"My name is Luna!" Luna was starting to get annoyed.

The woman was briefly startled, then immediately released her grip and stood. "Apologies, I mistook you for someone else," she said, before gliding away.

Bad luck, Ren Suo muttered, prompting Luna to continue toward the doctor's house. However, after only a few steps, he saw another girl leap to the spot where Luna had just landed.

The girl rushed over and tackled Luna, sending her sprawling onto her backside. The girl then pinned Luna down, pursing her lips and squinting as she stared intently at her. "I've found you!"

The girl wore a plain sweater and a short skirt, her black tights outlining her straight legs. Her only 'flaw,' if any, was a rather flat chest, which, however, only accentuated her slim figure.

Such a cute girl.

"Wait... who are you?" The girl suddenly peered into Luna's eyes, her expression filled with confusion.

The third one looking for the NPC doctor... He really has an excessive number of enemies!

"My name is Luna!" Luna seethed through gritted teeth.

The girl was visibly taken aback. She eyed Luna suspiciously before a look of realization slowly dawned on her face.

"I'm sorry, I've got the wrong person," she said, then quickly sprang up from Luna and dashed off like a gust of wind.

Ren Suo hurriedly had Luna get up and flee. To run into three of his pursuers in a row... what on earth had that NPC doctor done to incur such widespread wrath? To prevent further mishaps, Ren Suo had Luna use the "Mage's Death-Defying Feather" to Teleport. He refused to believe she could be intercepted again!

However, just as Luna was recovering some energy with the aid of the "Silver Moon Crystal: Dragon Heart," a dark figure suddenly descended from the sky, slamming her down onto the roof!

"I've finally found you!"

Ren Suo was startled to see Luna pinned down by a woman in a wedding dress. The woman restraining Luna was also exceptionally beautiful, her magnificent wedding dress accentuating her perfect figure.

Although she was engaged in a violent act, it didn't diminish her grace in the slightest. Her proud smile, combined with her bridal attire, made Ren Suo smack his lips.

Truly a bride to yearn for!

"...Who are you?" The bride-to-be asked, quickly sensing something was amiss.

As Ren Suo had expected, she too was looking for the NPC doctor. What on earth had that guy done? Luna couldn't even walk down the street in his guise without being accosted! And this was the fourth time!

"I am Luna!" Luna roared.

The woman in the wedding dress studied Luna intently for a few moments before releasing her. "Sorry, I have the wrong person."

Watching the bride-to-be depart, Ren Suo didn't have Luna flee immediately. Instead, he had her wait for one Moon Phase to pass. Once Luna's appearance reverted from the doctor's back to her True Form, she returned using Stealing Star Moon Steps.

Back at the doctor's home, he came to open the door, smiling at Luna. "Welcome back."

Ren Suo scrutinized the NPC doctor.

Who would have thought! You look like an honest man, but in reality, you're a guy with enemies everywhere! I just stepped out to grab a Silver Moon Crystal, and I ran into four girls who wanted to catch you!

Then, Luna voiced Ren Suo's exact thoughts: "You'd better not go out in the future. You'll definitely get killed."

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