Chapter 562: Sudden Turn Back_2

Replace sleep with meditation. Simplify meals as much as possible, even relying on Magic Potions to replenish energy. All social interactions must have practical significance, otherwise they are a completely valueless waste of time.

At first, the girl found such a life unbearable. But as time went on, she gradually got used to it, even numb to it, like a bird carriage that couldn’t stop accelerating, ultimately unable to stop, endlessly continuing day after day of learning and training, feeling the inner magic power growing more and more.

She couldn’t even remember the last time she had a snack.

Oh, it was just now, at the birthday feast where she openly ate several pieces of cake.

The sweet taste surged on her taste buds, making her momentarily recall the past self, who could be satisfied with just such a simple thing.

And it was at that moment she suddenly realized something.

‘So tired.’

So tired, so tired, so tired, don’t want to study anymore, want to play, want to make friends, want to live freely——

But, she can’t.

She is a Mage, the daughter of a Battle Mage, one of the heirs of the Military Merit Viscount, and must not stop at the mere Second Transformation.

She must become stronger, not lose to her brother, not lose to anyone, not even lose to her father and mother.

Moreover, despite taking the same courses, her brother never once complained.

She can do it too.

The girl wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with her skirt hem, ready to stand up again.

“…Um, are you alright?”

But before she could stand up, a concerned voice came from above, making her raise her head in surprise.

In a daze, she felt like she saw a clear sky at night.

The owner of the voice was a girl of the same age as her, dressed in a uniform that was both plain and modest, seemingly just finished with an evening class at the Church.

Looking at the noble lady squatting on the ground in her lavish dress, the girl showed a soft smile, then slightly bent over and extended her hand to her.

“Come on, let me help you up.”

[Relationship with Best Friend]

D10+90=1+90=91

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

Fourteen years old.

The mirror reflected a graceful young girl, her features delicate, her temperament dignified.

She carefully examined herself, nodding with satisfaction, only frowning slightly as she looked down.

The fundamentals of being a Mage were already ingrained in her mind. Now, she no longer needed to receive her father’s strict guidance daily. After all, her father was not a full-time teacher and had his own research to focus on.

So from today, she would have the right to control her own learning schedule, able to explore the mysteries of Magic at her own pace. Her father would only occasionally offer her guidance.

Although she also wanted to participate in her father’s research like her brother, what she mastered were Elemental Abilities, completely different from the mentally inclined mysterious path of her brother, so the help to her father could just be said to be better than nothing.

In other words, from today, she was free.

This long-lost freedom didn’t make the girl feel joyful; instead, she slightly clenched her fist.

‘…I’m not strong enough yet.’

[Personality Bias (Cold—Arrogant)]

D100=98

[Arrogance Critical Success!]

“Well, never mind, there’s no rush. In a few years, I’ll catch up with those two people.”

The girl gently tossed her black hair, the long black hair cascading down to her waist, tracing an elegant arc. She raised her chin, her emerald green eyes full of confidence, her lips curling into a proud smile.

“Today, let’s fulfill the promise first.”

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

As the girl approached, a cold aura of “stranger, keep out” spread out, causing the pigeons surrounding another girl to flutter away instantly.

“Ah——”

The best friend looked at the pigeon feed still in her hand and let out a helpless sigh.

“Really, every time it’s like this, can’t you wait until I finish feeding them?”

She puffed her cheeks, as if expressing her protest.

“Those are not rare beasts or Magic Creatures, just simple animals, is there any need to feed them?”

The emerald-eyed girl hummed disapprovingly.

“And besides, compared to feeding the pigeons, obviously my priority is higher, right?” She folded her arms and said as if it was only natural.

“Yes, yes…”

The best friend put away the pigeon feed with a helpless laugh, lightly patted the dirt off her skirt, and stood up.

The girl in front of her, with her sky-blue hair and soft red eyes, was someone she met three years ago and her only friend.

Back then, they had a chance encounter on the street and formed a subtle connection after a brief conversation.

Since then, whenever she felt overwhelmed with stress from learning and training, she would take the initiative to invite her out for some relaxation.

And today, it was the first time the other had taken the initiative to invite her out.

Honestly, their friendship wasn’t that deep. The other was just a commoner ready for reincarnation, whereas she was already nearing the status of a Legendary Mage Noble.

In terms of strength and status, there was a world of difference between them.

As long as she approached her, whether pigeons, cats, or other small animals, even her so-called other “friends,” all would bolt away like startled rabbits.

Those mortals simply had no right to stand by her side.

Despite this, she was her only friend.

“Heh, so where are we going to play today?”

The best friend’s voice was light and clear, like a gust of wind under a sunny sky.

Her smile did not appear timid because of the huge gap between them, instead exuding pure and frank indifference.