Chapter 107: Even Counselors Should Be Guarded Against
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 107: Even Counselors Should Be Guarded Against
"What’s wrong? Afraid your teacher will find out your little secret? Don’t worry, it’s just a bit of [Transcendent Knowledge]. I’m not so desperate that I’d covet that. In fact, I’ll help you keep it hidden and even guide you in researching this unknown power."
Seeing the sudden shift in my expression, Ji Niang had likely guessed what I was thinking. After all, [Transcendent Knowledge] represented far too much; it was only natural to be this cautious.
It seemed Bai Yu had already explained the weight of this talent to me. Otherwise, I wouldn't be this nervous.
"Then... thank you, Teacher..."
Hearing Ji Niang’s words, I breathed a small sigh of relief, but only a small one. What people said and what they actually thought weren't always the same.
Besides, Sister Bai said this thing was incredibly important. A man’s wealth can be his own ruin—I was terrified. I didn't even know how to transfer this thing out of me. If someone wanted to steal it, would they have to kill me to get it?
If so, I was in serious danger.
"No need to thank your teacher. This is just part of my job. Oh, right, this is my first time being a Counselor. I suppose I should set up a class group chat. I’ll have to trouble you with that, my little Class Monitor~ This is your first official task from me. Just make sure to pull all the students in the class into the group."
"O-Okay, sure. Wait, hold on, Teacher! How am I supposed to do that? I don't even know who’s in the class or where they are!"
I had been thrust into this heavy responsibility so suddenly that I’d reflexively agreed, but once I did, I realized I faced a very grim problem.
I couldn't find them!
"Mmh, no rush. I’ll finalize your appointment as the Class Monitor for Class 14 in a moment. After that, you can use your phone to access Class Monitor permissions within the academy system. You should be able to see the basic information of your classmates. Just go from there."
"Understood!" I said solemnly.
Since there was a solution, it shouldn't be too difficult. Hopefully. Then again, this required other people to cooperate, and you could never be sure about that.
"Then I’m counting on you. Oh, and don't forget to add me to the group too. If I have any announcements in the future, I’ll post them there first." After saying her piece, Ji Niang looked ready to depart. "See you later, then. I have some other matters to attend to, so I’ll be going now."
"Goodbye, Teacher. Take care~"
After "pleasantly" seeing the teacher off, I finally let out a long breath. Even though Teacher Ji Niang seemed very gentle, she put a significant amount of pressure on me.
"Phew... Sister Bai, that teacher felt really scary just now." I leaned against Sister Bai’s shoulder, a bit of a peace offering for neglecting her during my intense conversation with Ji Niang.
"It’s alright, you still have me." Seeing my state, Bai Yu’s tone softened. "If anything happens, contact me immediately. Also... you should keep your guard up around that teacher of yours."
"Eh? Is she dangerous?" I asked.
From what I’d seen, Sister Bai clearly knew Teacher Ji Niang, and her attitude toward her wasn't great. I assumed Ji Niang must have done something in the past to make Sister Bai so wary.
In that case, I definitely needed to be careful. Especially since she knew I possessed [Transcendent Knowledge]—that made being cautious even more vital.
"Mmh. Though, she probably is being sincere with you. When I tell you to be on guard, I don't just mean her. You need to be wary of every Transcendent Mentor in this academy."
Bai Yu lowered her head, seemingly lost in a memory.
"Got it, I will!" I nodded in agreement. Then, a thought occurred to me. "By the way, Sister Bai, is it really okay that the teacher knows I have [Transcendent Knowledge]?"
"It’s fine... probably. I can't say for certain. Regardless, like I said: if anything happens, contact me right away. I will always come to help you as fast as I can."
Bai Yu’s tone was no longer so certain. She was experiencing a sense of powerlessness, and yet, it was at this very moment that she had found someone she truly wanted to protect.
"Well, with you saying that, Sister Bai, I can rest easy~ Come on, since the enrollment stuff is basically settled, let's go have some fun!"
"Alright. Let's go browse the mall inside the academy. Since the new semester is starting, we should get you some more pretty clothes. You’re going to be a Class Monitor now, after all; you can't keep wearing these temporary clothes I prepared for you."
"Eh? You’re right!"
This time, I wholeheartedly agreed with Sister Bai’s suggestion. While I didn't usually care for window shopping or the like, if it meant getting some pretty girls' clothes for myself, I was all for it!
My funds were quite ample right now. The academy provided a generous subsidy for male students, enough for me to buy plenty of outfits.
Moreover, after all this time, the witchification process had made significant progress. My chest was starting to take shape, and I needed to change sizes to something more comfortable.
"Hehe~ I want to pick out some cute dresses!"
"Yes, yes~ We’ll buy whatever Xiao Han wants~ You look the prettiest in everything!"
"Sister Bai, don't say that. I’m not that good-looking. I have some self-awareness. But you don't have to pay this time—I have money now!"
"Money? Xiao Han, where did you get money? Don't tell me you went behind my back and..."
"Stop right there! Sister Bai, what are you thinking?! It’s the academy subsidy. The one for boys."
I cut her off immediately. Since we had just come from Sentiment Street not long ago, I was genuinely afraid her mind was wandering into the gutter.
However, I lowered my voice significantly while explaining.
"Oh, right. That. I almost forgot."
"Exactly. What else did you think it was?" I put my hands on my hips and looked at her provocatively.
"Uh... I thought... Oh, it’s my fault. I have a dirty mind. In that case, let me pay for everything later as an apology. You should keep your own money, Xiao Han." After a moment of awkwardness, Bai Yu quickly pivoted.
"Eh? But that’s..."
"Just consider it my way of saying sorry~"
"That... that’s really not necessary!"
I pressed a hand to my forehead. At this rate, I was going to owe Sister Bai way too much. They say you don't worry about debts once they get too high, but this was getting ridiculous!
My guilt toward her was only going to grow. I couldn't even imagine how I’d ever repay her kindness.
"It’s decided!"
Ignoring my protests, Bai Yu grabbed me and prepared to leave. A lot had happened today, and that last encounter had been a total buzzkill.
Bai Yu needed to vent through some other activity—like shopping. Helping Xiao Han pick out new clothes and seeing him look all cute and lovely under her styling gave her a great sense of achievement.
I sat sideways on the back of Sister Bai’s broom as we took flight. Once again, I was entering a new area of the map.
This time, Sister Bai brought me to the Witch Plaza. It was a massive commercial complex with numerous districts. Even from the sky, the landmark buildings were instantly recognizable, and the surrounding structures seemed to radiate outward from this central hub.
Arriving here for the first time, I felt like a total country bumpkin. Everything was so novel, far more prosperous and exquisite than any place I had visited in my previous life.
The foot traffic was immense. Even in the sky, countless senior sisters were rushing toward the plaza on their brooms.
"Here we are. This is the most famous spot in the Witch Academy: the Witch Plaza. Once you make some friends, Xiao Han, you can bring them here to play."