During this time living at Cooper Manor, the etiquette lessons from the family tutor were not in vain.

Stopping a few steps away, the once country wild girl now stood like a well-mannered lady, lightly lifting her skirt and curtseying to Gel.

"Uncle Gel, good day!"

Gel smiled warmly at her, nodding lightly, with none of the depth he had when hearing news from Heimer.

Then Angie turned to look at Aiven.

At this moment, Aiven couldn't care less about Angie's titles and ranks, as the young girl finally broke the etiquette of a lady, ran two steps, and rushed towards him.

"Teacher!" Angie's hands eagerly clutched Aiven's sleeves, her bright eyes narrowed with a smile, while her brown pupils radiated dazzling brilliance.

Click—

At this moment, Gel had quietly slipped away, closing the door, leaving the space for the two of them.

"Angie, come sit down."

He patted the sofa beside him, inviting Angie to sit beside him. Returning to Cooper Manor this time was not only to deliver that bottle of magic potion to Uncle Gel but also for an important matter concerning Angie.

Which was to liberate himself from the predicament of being a solitary commander...

Thus, they shared recent updates with each other, thoroughly dispelling the mild estrangement of several months apart.

Aiven looked into Angie's eyes and said to her, most meaningfully, something many children dream of hearing from their parents: "Angie, our family is actually quite wealthy; the reason we didn't tell you before was to temper you..."

"Hmm?" Angie looked puzzled; I knew our family was wealthy.

"Ahem, slipped my tongue, you've been asking about our school, and now it's time to tell you.

Our wizard school is actually a very prestigious school; we didn't tell you before for fear of you getting proud!"

Aiven coughed lightly and silently added in his heart, it was true a few hundred years ago.

"Really? Teacher! How does it compare to Sister Delis's Alchemy School?

While you were away, Sister Delis took me to a few small wizard gatherings, and she was impressive in front of both wild mages and school wizards."

Angie immediately bubbled with excitement upon hearing this.

Being Aiven's student for so long, yet never witnessing the school's unique meditation method or exclusive witchcraft, she almost believed she and her teacher were just wild mages.

She didn't expect such a great surprise from the teacher's return this time!

'Is the teacher going to truly induct me into the school this time?'

Having stayed by Delis's side for so long, how could she not understand the distinction between wild mages and school wizards? The yearning for a better life is a human instinct; there is nothing to criticize about Angie's thoughts.

"Uh... well." Aiven was once again stumped. "Life Tree School," as the oldest school and one of the sources of the wizarding profession, is indeed distinguished, but he can't speak of it now!

Especially to Angie, who he still viewed as a child.

At least until the school can truly shelter its members, the "Vitalist School" remains the secret of the "Life Tree School," and he would never reveal it to a second person.

With this question, Aiven could only put on a stern face, taking on the posture of a teacher, and lectured:

"Prestige is earned by the high-tier wizards of the school!

For you now, the power and knowledge of a wizard are what matters most. The knowledge of any school, when pushed to its limits, can achieve unimaginable feats!

Let me teach you our 'Vitalist School's' meditation method now. Start solidly from the basics, don't aim too high, okay?"

"Okay!"

Angie stuck her tongue out, obediently agreeing, then couldn't resist her curiosity about her own school and continued to ask:

"By the way, teacher, do we have other members in our school? Where are they?"

Aiven, already having been overwhelmed by this child's questions today, now had a mental shadow.

Another piercing question, for the sake of the school's cohesion and sense of honor, is it easy for me?

In fact, Aiven wanted to honestly say: 'In the school, there's just you, me, and if another dog counts, I'll lose!'

However, saying this would utterly ruin the brilliant image he painstakingly built in Angie's mind.

In reality, Aiven's reason for elevating his own school was not just to satisfy personal vanity. It was to ensure that Angie and potential future apprentices have "Unwavering Method" under the condition of keeping the "Life Tree School" concealed!

In the relatively idealistic Extraordinary World, the power of "names" is no illusion. To deny the past of the "Life Tree School" is very likely to deny its future.

Bang!

Aiven directly threw a newly transcribed magic book on parchment, with all information about "Life Tree School" deleted, onto the table before them.

Although it only contained parts before an official wizard, due to the lack of witchcraft usage, the book's thickness was nearly three times that of "Flesh Sacrifice."

Even with Aiven's constitution nearly reaching the level of a Senior Knight, he had spent almost all his time on the road from Gabred to the New Inn Port on this.

He even made some annotations, so even if he couldn't stay by her side always, he wouldn't worry about Angie encountering problems while self-studying.

Sure enough, this instantly shifted the little girl's attention.

Without first looking at the big book, Angie immediately jumped up, clutching Aiven's hand, flipping it to see where he had pulled out such a thick book.

"Wow! Is it a spatial item? Teacher, how magical! Quickly take it out and let me see."

Not teasing her anymore, Aiven smiled and took out his fluffy "magic pocket," handing it to Angie for her to touch. But she quickly handed it back after just a brief touch.

"Ah! Teacher, you're so stingy! Sister Delis said that even among the official wizards in the Alchemy School, storage items are rare to find.

You're not even an official wizard, and you already have one! Is our school really that rich?"

Angie puffed her cheeks in protest against Aiven's teasing.

Aiven gently tapped her forehead:

"Haha, you've become wild with me not around, only thinking about playing.

This book is something I specially copied for you, recording most of the knowledge before becoming an official wizard in our school.

Let's make an agreement!

Once you can advance to an official wizard, your teacher will get you a storage item, how about that?"

"Alright, it's a deal! Pinky promise!"

Angie smiled so much her eyes curved, extending her delicate fingers, now restored to a youthful appearance, to hook Aiven's finger, then she hugged the big book and ran off like the wind.

"The Spiritual Text no longer troubles me at all, tonight I'll switch meditation methods!"

With a change in environment and growing familiarity, the girl's lively nature was unleashed. Angie even still carried a wildness from her previous solitary life, of course, only exposing this side in front of Aiven.

However, Aiven didn't think it was a bad thing.

As a member of the reviving "Vitalist School" and his chief disciple, Angie would eventually need to stand independently one day.

Going out to bully others is better than being bullied!

...

Three peaceful days passed because the "Storm Horn" had no missions for the time being, and the crew were able to enjoy their precious holiday.

Now, the crew of the "Storm Horn" differ greatly from the slackers on the previous "Conch" with little room for improvement; they are young, energetic, and full of potential.

Though on holiday, not one indulged in the bustling city. Most followed Gary to the First Fleet's training ground, seizing every opportunity to improve themselves diligently.

Especially since most of them have already, while still young, climbed aboard a Level 3 Battleship with their captain, a stark contrast in treatment compared to the small Level 6 Ship they previously served on.

As long as they're not blind, they can see that the captain is on a bright upward trajectory, so how could the founding cohort afford to become complacent?

Moreover, having already witnessed another side of this magnificent world after just a few voyages, what young person wouldn't want to become a formidable extraordinary being who could sway the course of a battle?

Especially as crew members on a battleship, they are now qualified to further study the extraordinary aspects of the Phaletis Saber Technique, namely the accompanying Breathing Technique.

Despite being a trimmed version, it raises unprecedented enthusiasm for training among the crew!

Among them, Vid, whom Aiven believes has the potential to advance to the extraordinary, and Fleck, a new recruit showing outstanding performance in current sea battles, both received advanced training in the Phaletis Saber Technique after reporting to the relevant management departments.

They train with an all-or-nothing attitude.

Returning to school affairs.

That day.

Aiven still didn't rush Angie into immediately switching meditation methods.

Although the "Life Tree Meditation Method" attributes lean towards order and natural balance, with no obvious positive or negative tendencies, making it relatively safe,

the meditation method is still a crucial matter determining the foundation of a wizard's path. Aiven assisted Angie thoroughly until she fully absorbed the "Life Tree Meditation Method."

Only then, three nights later, under his personal supervision, did he let Angie complete the switch.

The starry sky is splendid.

Angie held her holy white crystal, named Minnie, which assists in meditation, sitting in the garden's most natural spot.

Because she had already opened all key points with the help of Aiven, who had gone through it himself, just half an hour later.

Whoosh—

As a breeze full of natural essence blew by, Aiven confirmed that Angie had completed the switch successfully!

She caused a much bigger commotion than when he transformed his meditation method!

Initially, the garden was planted with at least a dozen flowering plants according to different seasons, with only a few blooming at this time.

However, the moment Angie completed the construction of the tenth Original Essence "Kingdom" and formed the Life Tree imagery in her sea of consciousness,

Pop! Pop! Pop!...

Flowers of all seasons unexpectedly bloomed simultaneously, so fast that Aiven even heard the sound of them opening.

Due to her innate witch constitution, Angie directly comprehended an innate magic-like ability "Recovery" upon completing the "Life Tree Meditation Method"!

"This... seems like a cheat code!"

While happy for Angie, Aiven also fell into deep self-doubt. Is he acting like the grandpa mentor figure, and is Angie actually the one truly chosen by the "Life Tree School"?

"With just two people in the school, my chief position... is it already in jeopardy?"