Is It Weird for a Guy to Apply to a Witch School?-Chapter 463 -

Chapter 463: The Jealous Big Sis Bai

“Mhm…”

Feeling my current state, my body was floating lightly, my back and legs supported by arms.

My entire body was nestled in the embrace of a person with a familiar scent.

Upon realizing my posture was like this, a blush involuntarily flashed across my face.

I instantly confirmed it was Big Sis Bai.

After all… if it were anyone else, I would have struggled to get up immediately.

Feeling the slight, rhythmic sway of Big Sis Bai’s steps, I secretly opened one eye and quietly looked at Big Sis Bai’s profile.

“If Little Han likes it, I can hold you like this all the time. No need to pretend to be asleep, you know?”

Before I could appreciate her for long, Big Sis Bai’s words suddenly exposed my little trick.

“Then keep holding me. It's a completely new experience I’ve never had before.”

I said shamelessly, opening my eyes wide and frankly.

I even subtly adjusted my position, reaching out to wrap my arms around Big Sis Bai’s neck.

“So Little Han likes this? You’re getting more and more of a little girl’s air about you.”

“Am I? Just trying it out.”

I lightly swung my calves.

Being held like this by Big Sis Bai filled my heart with an unprecedented sense of security—a feeling I had never experienced before.

It made me feel so secure that I was a little afraid, so I could only try to speak casually.

“Is it fun like this? Wouldn't you be embarrassed if someone you knew saw you?”

“Yuck A little bit, actually… um, put me down, please.”

Being called out by Big Sis Bai made me want to shiver.

My sense of shame finally won out over my sentimentality.

“You say put down, and I put you down? Wouldn't that make me look bad?”

Big Sis Bai adjusted me again with her hands, as if settling into the most suitable posture for carrying me, ignoring my request.

“No, no Big Sis Bai, why are you like this? Where are you taking me?”

“To the Main World Witch Academy, of course. And while we're at it, to register Qiu Ruxin's student information. If she wants to keep up with this batch of newcomers, her pressure will be immense, after all, that's a whole semester's worth of knowledge.”

“Eh? We're going to find Qiu Ruxin? Um, Big Sis Bai, put me down already.”

“Why? Do you want to avoid suspicion in front of Qiu Ruxin? Or do you not want me to hold you in front of her?”

“Yuck Big Sis Bai, stop it. That's a bit too much jealousy, isn't it? But it's not entirely unwelcome, though.”

Since Big Sis Bai was being so obvious, and I had nothing to lose, I might as well be open about it.

As for Qiu Ruxin… I am genuinely grateful for her giving me the [Transcendent Knowledge], but it would be better for her if any potentially unsuitable feelings were severed before they even developed.

I don't want to unknowingly lead someone on, only to realize it later; that would be awkward for everyone.

And just at that moment, Big Sis Bai and I arrived at where Qiu Ruxin was.

“Teacher Bai… hello.”

Seeing Bai Yu arrive, Qiu Ruxin quickly stepped forward to greet her.

She had just learned the identity of the tall sister in front of her: a teacher at the Witch Academy.

Upon seeing the figure held in her arms, her stance wavered slightly, and a flash of disbelief crossed her eyes.

Perhaps she had never seen Big Sis Little Han like this either.

“Um, Big Sis Bai, put me down, please.”

I whispered, tilting my head.

Quickly, Big Sis Bai leaned down slightly, and the hand supporting my legs loosened a little, letting my feet touch the ground.

I quickly stood up, slightly tidied my somewhat messy clothes, and then looked at Qiu Ruxin.

“Qiu Ruxin, sorry about that. I was still unconscious just now. Um, I have to go back now. I heard you’re coming with us, is that right?”

“Mhm… Big Sis Little Han, I’m sorry…”

Qiu Ruxin nodded slightly, her emotions seemingly low.

Then, in this emotional state, she suddenly apologized to me.

“Eh? Why the sudden apology? It's fine, it's fine. Why are you suddenly apologizing?”

“It’s all because of me. If it weren't for me, Big Sis Little Han wouldn't have encountered such a dangerous situation…”

“Dangerous?”

I was startled, then realized she was referring to the [Transcendent Knowledge] incident, which I had almost entirely dismissed as a minor risk.

Even the most dangerous part—the time I was pushed into the Void Crack—I at least had the Resurrection Spell, and with the Academy Head there, there was no way she would let me truly die.

After all, the Academy Head was the one who grabbed the Void Crack with her bare hands…

Although there was no visually stunning scene, she used the most basic method to show me just how strong she was.

“Oh, that doesn't count as danger. Since we've stepped into the Transcendent world, that's just minor trouble… Cough… What? Why did you hit me?”

I was interrupted mid-sentence by a chop to the head from Big Sis Bai.

I immediately covered my head and turned around, asking Big Sis Bai with a pained expression.

“If even a Void Crack that could kill me doesn’t count as danger, then what does? Little Han, are you being too irresponsible with your own life?”

“I-I know I know I was just trying to comfort Qiu Ruxin, and besides… the Academy Head was present the whole time, and the entire situation was roughly controllable.”

I defended myself to Big Sis Bai, then looked at Qiu Ruxin.

“Don’t take it to heart. If you feel guilty, then study hard at the Witch Academy and strive to grow strong enough to help me.”

“Mhm!”

Qiu Ruxin nodded heavily, though I didn't know how much she had taken in.

“Then let’s leave. Coming here truly delayed me for quite a while. By the way, Qiu Ruxin, you’re leaving your world. Is there anything you want to take with you?”

Qiu Ruxin shook her head.

“No. The Academy Head said the academy would give me some subsidies after enrollment, and I can buy whatever I need. There is nothing in this world I need to linger for…”

“Is that so…”

I didn't press the matter further, such as asking about her former family or if she wanted to visit them.

I didn't know if she had forgotten or already visited them before preparing to leave, but this was clearly not the right time to bring it up.

In the end, Qiu Ruxin only took some clothes and daily necessities she had prepared earlier and left with us.

The method of departure was naturally the Solidified Teleportation Spell Ritual established with the Witch Academy. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

This was the first time I had seen this kind of object, especially such a large Teleportation Channel.

Every time it opened, the consumption of Magic Power was enormous.

In comparison, this highlighted the superiority of the Reverse Summoning Spell I mastered.

At least its consumption was much less than this device, but it also had drawbacks: many usage restrictions, and it could only reverse-summon me alone.

The Magic Power consumed for this teleportation was naturally paid for by Big Sis Bai.

However, I must say, the sensation of this teleportation was great, even better than being summoned.

It felt like crossing a very short distance, instantly arriving at the Main World.

I could easily distinguish the transition because I immediately felt the oppressive sensation brought by the Great Weakening Spell.

“This is… the Witch Academy?”

“That’s right, this is the Witch Academy! Then let me formally say it to you again: Welcome to the Witch Academy!”

Saying this… I suddenly recalled that when I first enrolled, the teachers and seniors seemed to be tirelessly saying, “Welcome to the Witch Academy,” to the newcomers.

At that time, they probably had this same kind of mentality.

“Um…”

I was about to say something, but Big Sis Bai interrupted me immediately.

“I’ll take Qiu Ruxin to register her student information first. Little Han, you just went through that incident. Go back and rest up properly so you don't perform poorly in the upcoming interview.”

“Mhm… okay.”

I didn't argue.

Perhaps Big Sis Bai’s jealousy hadn't subsided yet, so I'd better humor her first.

After a simple farewell to Big Sis Bai, I left the area.

Big Sis Bai was right about one thing: after the previous reconstruction of the Great Tree of Knowledge, I indeed needed to properly settle down and integrate the change.

I was not arrogant about successfully creating a Grand Spellbook due to this fortunate accident.

This was because countless coincidences facilitated this; it was less about my strength and more about luck.

At least, I believe luck played the dominant role in the birth of this Grand Spellbook.

Moreover, this Grand Spellbook only attracted one Void Crack, and many things within it were still incomplete.

Furthermore, my application of [Transcendent Knowledge] was still at a macro level.

If a Grand Spellbook were a magnificent palace, then I had merely used beautiful white jade bricks to construct a crude cave.

My rough shaping of it was so poor that I myself could hardly bear to look at it.

However, this refinement is not something that happens overnight.

Without the accumulation of relevant knowledge, just like my current predicament, even if I wanted to change, I wouldn't know where to start.

But fortunately, with the transformation of the Tree of Knowledge, although I haven't had time to understand what new functions it possesses, it is definitely more powerful than before.

And with the help of the Tree of Knowledge, it can assist me in perfecting itself.

Is there anything better than this?

I think not.

Through this experience, I also learned quite a few characteristics of [Transcendent Knowledge].

For example, the Grand Spellbook created by [Transcendent Knowledge] does not have to have a spell effect that perfectly aligns with the original knowledge.

The [Transcendent Knowledge] that Qiu Ruxin originally possessed was related to plants.

The fact that it could guide a civilization towards Plant Technology shows that its effect on plants was terrifying.

If it were to follow the established procedure and develop a Grand Spellbook using that template, it might have become an extremely powerful Plant-type Grand Spellbook.

But I instead abstractly molded it into the Great Tree of Knowledge.

Furthermore, under the influence of the Great Wisdom Enlightenment Spell effect, it even gave birth to the Tree of Wisdom's Enlightenment, which I still don't fully understand.

But I don't regret it, because in my heart, this is the optimal solution!

After all, if it had become a powerful Grand Spellbook, I would only possess a powerful means.

But since it is the Great Tree of Knowledge, I myself can be more terrifying than any Grand Spellbook.

This is a confidence: confidence that I myself can be better than any Grand Spellbook!

…

Returning to the daily routine of the Witch Academy was calmer than I expected.

After two days of rest, I returned to my optimal state, and there was also good news: the interview schedule had been completely finalized.

During these two days, I was also exploring some of the characteristics of the Great Tree of Knowledge.

Apart from still being at a loss regarding the Tree of Wisdom's Enlightenment reflected on the energy sea, the other experiments were quite pleasing.

With the addition of [Transcendent Knowledge] and the irrigation from the Void Crack, the growth of the Tree of Knowledge now faced a situation I hadn't anticipated: a lack of nourishment in the form of knowledge and memories!

My learning speed has now ironically become its biggest weakness.

The slow growth of the Tree of Knowledge now relies entirely on absorbing the scattered, unsystematic knowledge from the Earth Vein for slow development.

The Knowledge Tree Diffusion Plan I conceived before now seems to have a rough outline.

Based on the current upper limit of the Tree of Knowledge's growth rate, relying solely on my personal learning speed is certainly not enough.

Developing my own network of learners will be my best choice.

And my ambition is not just to provide one-on-one instruction like I did for my dorm mates before.

I don't have that much energy to maintain the spell's effect.

But now it's different.

The Tree of Knowledge has transformed into a Grand Spellbook.

Although I still haven't figured out the secret of why the spell effect is permanent, this unique feature of a Grand Spellbook—the permanent existence of its spell effect—applies to its derivative spells, such as the Knowledge Avatar derived from the Great Tree of Knowledge, and the derived Earth Vein Information Appraisal Spell.

If possible, I also want to spread this Appraisal Spell.

After all, the function of the Appraisal Spell is terrifying.

As long as a connection to the Earth Vein is established, specific information can be acquired from the Earth Vein, and this information can be fed back to my Great Tree of Knowledge, becoming the sustenance for its growth.

Although this idea is excellent, achieving it requires solving too many problems.

It's like a simple information transfer and exchange, which allowed the phone to be invented and developed.

The process of creation from nothing is the creative process.

If I want others to become my workers, then what method will they use to become my workers?

I don't know.

I don't even know how all of this should be spread.

If it is only a spell effect, its spreadability is very low.

So, this matter cannot be rushed.

Compared to this, and the interview scheduled in a few days, I was more interested in the Tan Han Spellbook Incident.

As time passed, because I said nothing at all, no one knew the specifics of the situation.

Even Tan Han speaking up herself was useless.

Tan Han's supporters and support group were a loose, massive collective, with a significant portion of them being self-organized enthusiasts who were just taking a stance and joining a popular movement.

What started as a very small matter has now become an incident with its own specialized term on the Academy Network.

Tan Han had contacted me several times during this period, either visiting me or calling me.

It was clear that she was more anxious than I, the person directly involved.

However, she had also used her own methods to barely suppress the negative impact of the incident over these few days.

At least… the number of people muddying the waters under the name of the Tan Han Support Group has decreased.

The reason I have largely ignored the matter on the Academy Network is that they have no greater goal than simply trying to smear me.

This means that no matter how much they cause trouble, it's irrelevant.

And I will soon be able to escape the newcomer quagmire and move into the Teaching Assistant position.

Even in the face of more of their challenges, this fact will not change.

After all, those people are just trying to gain a verbal advantage.

If I sealed their mouths, wouldn't I seem too heartless?

Besides, malice with such vague origins is easily guided.

When someone uses that Ancient Glacial Ice Transformation Spell under pressure, the attention of everyone will be focused on that person.

Some Spellbooks require tremendous courage just to use.

So, I am looking forward to the arrival of this moment.