CHAPTER 21: CHAPTER 21: NOSENTAN ACADEMY

Currently, I don’t know where to find Meteor Grass, so Herag can only wait to inquire after arriving at Nosentan Academy.

Herag looked at the rising sunrise, feeling energized and refreshed, as if the fatigue from the journey had disappeared.

He hadn’t slept all night but instead used meditation as a substitute.

Herag saw Emil sneaking out of Melissa’s carriage with a mischievous smile. "Emil, good morning."

Emil shuddered in surprise, then smiled at Herag. "Morning, did you sleep on this haystack all night?"

"More or less." Herag couldn’t be bothered to explain he was meditating.

Lately, Emil and Melissa had become increasingly close. Initially, there were various concerns, but now they could be together without any worries.

Watching Emil leave, Herag thought to himself, "Previously, Baron Buck said Emil and Melissa weren’t suitable for each other, probably because he knew Emil was his son but didn’t know Melissa wasn’t his daughter. The world is truly absurd."

Half a month later.

Herag lay on top of the carriage, looking at the star in the night sky. By this time, the star’s position had shifted slightly, and the star in his mind was almost solidified.

"It’s almost done!"

Herag had practiced the Starry Sky Meditation Technique methodically and with patience over the past half month.

Not long after, the star in his mind fully formed, and a shining star appeared in his mind.

Herag felt an unprecedented sensation as that star burst with magical power, which then spread through his veins and flesh.

He had a unique sense of his surroundings, able to ’see’ the magic power flowing within him, no longer needing Shenlan to mark it with colors.

He could clearly sense ants crawling in the grass, pupae breaking free, and mosquitoes flying by.

This sensation was like plugging into the world’s data line.

"Starry Sky Meditation Technique first star meditated, constitution increased by 0.6, spirit increased by 1.0," Shenlan provided a prompt.

"Shenlan, show current body data."

"Herag Merlin: Strength 2.0, Agility 1.6, Constitution 2.8, Spirit 3.5, Magic Power 100%."

Herag was a bit surprised, "Constitution can actually increase!"

Previously, Shenlan indicated that his body data had reached the genetic limit and theoretically could not improve.

At the time, the only way to surpass the limit was to awaken the Life Seed and become a Knight.

Now, it seems, a wizard can also surpass this limit.

He somewhat understood why Baron Buck had no power to fight back against Malcolm.

Most likely, even without magic, Malcolm could rival Baron Buck with just his physical power, as it was a different level of life.

"Magical power has also returned to 100%, and from the amount of magical power, it’s even more than before. This is the effect of spiritual power," Herag mused, feeling particularly satisfied with the abundant magic power within him.

"Shenlan, record three things to do: First, find Meteor Grass; second, figure out where the Sixth Ring Tower is and how to get there; third, clarify which place and era the Radiant Calendar refers to."

"Recorded."

Herag had a hunch that Nicholas Carlos Camby might not be from the same era as him.

The issue it raised was that the Sixth Ring Tower wizard organization might not exist anymore.

"Take it one step at a time." Herag shook his head; these things could only be noted for now, as overthinking was useless.

Two months later, Herag and his group arrived in Swan City.

Swan City is the largest city in Pearl Province, and Nosentan Academy is located here.

"Registration is complete, let’s enter the city."

Because they carried weapons and had official knights, their entry into Swan City required detailed registration and identity verification.

Melissa now increasingly had the demeanor of a lady of the house; the girl she once was seemed a thing of the past.

She owned a house in the city, which Baron Buck had specifically bought for her; it was where she stayed while studying.

This house was located near King’s Avenue; due to the high price, Baron Buck could only afford a small house.

The group temporarily settled in this house.

When Melissa lived there alone, it seemed spacious, but now it felt a bit crowded.

Emil and Melissa shared a room, Herag had his own room, and the others had to squeeze into the remaining three rooms.

"Herag, I’ll take you to meet Master Claude tomorrow," Melissa said as she came to Herag’s room.

"Thank you, Miss Melissa!" Herag expressed his gratitude.

Melissa displayed a captivating smile. "No need to thank me. If you become a wizard, we’ll be counting on you to take care of us in the future."

Herag smiled politely without saying much; he felt Melissa had changed a lot.

"Well, I’m off. You have a good rest!" Melissa turned, her graceful figure swaying, and carefully closed the door behind her as she left.

"Melissa is becoming a bit... too opportunistic?"

Though Herag’s body was only fourteen, having lived two lives, he understood a lot.

Melissa had matured overnight, often trying to build a rapport with him intentionally or unintentionally.

And here, how a woman might build a rapport with a man...

He chuckled helplessly, "I don’t want to lose Emil as a friend, so I should keep my distance from her."

In this world, Emil was Herag’s only friend; he couldn’t bring himself to do anything beastly.

After glimpsing the path of wizardry, he no longer had the mind to waste time on such matters.

In the silence of the night, Emil and Melissa’s room was next to Herag’s.

The house’s soundproofing was poor, not to mention Herag’s excellent hearing.

Herag had no choice but to meditate and clear his mind, entering a meditative state where external disturbances couldn’t bother him.

The next morning, Emil, Jimmy, and several knights went out to find some work.

A group of people couldn’t live off nothing; they needed to find some income source.

Melissa took Herag to Nosentan Academy.

Nosentan Academy is the largest aristocratic academy in the Norton Kingdom. It is a comprehensive academy with subjects like astronomy, geography, humanities, politics, economics, and military, along with courses like dance and etiquette specially designed for nobles.

Melissa was pursuing linguistics, and Master Claude was an expert in this field, reportedly proficient in over seventy languages.

Nosentan Academy was open to everyone, as long as they didn’t carry weapons.

Melissa led Herag through the academy, winding their way to a place resembling a garden.

Deep in the garden was a pavilion, surrounded by a serene environment.

The two of them went to the second floor of the pavilion, and Melissa knocked on the door.

"Professor Claude, I’ve come to visit you!"

"Oh, Melissa, come in." Claude’s voice was aged but full of energy.