Chapter 475: A Wonderful Night♡~
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 475: A Wonderful Night♡~
The shrill ring of a bell signaled the official conclusion of the Final Joint Exam.
"Pens down, everyone. I'm collecting the papers," I said, rising from the podium and speaking in a clear voice.
Immediately, the sound of flipping pages filled the room, punctuated by groans of despair and the frantic scratching of a few lingering pens.
"I said stop, didn't I?" I directly cast a Binding Spell on the hands of several girls who were still trying their luck. They felt a massive resistance push against them, making it impossible to write even a single stroke of those last few words.
"Please, Teacher, just the last few words. One second... just one second," a girl pleaded softly.
"I'm afraid not." I took the test paper from her hand and glanced at her answers. Hmm... she’s got some big problems here.
"Don't worry, I've looked it over for you. Whether you wrote those last few words or not won't affect your points for the preliminary steps. But since your subsequent process was wrong, you wouldn't have gotten points for the rest anyway."
I had intended to comfort her so she wouldn't dwell on it, but... a student nearby who knew the girl let out a snort of laughter, which caused the poor girl to completely break down.
I offered a few more words of consolation before I finished organizing the papers.
Perhaps because this was the final exam, there weren't as many students turning in their papers early compared to the previous monthly exams.
After sealing the papers in a bag and confirming everything was in order, I took a step forward and vanished into a teleportation channel.
"Sigh, she's gone."
Once that figure disappeared from the examination hall, the girls who hadn't left yet began to gossip.
"Was that... really Yang Yuehan? I can't believe it. She actually became a Teaching Assistant."
"I didn't expect her to be the proctor for tonight's exam. She felt so strict. Even though I didn't bring a cheat sheet, I had this constant illusion that she was standing right in front of me... it was scary."
"You felt it too, right?"
"I really don't know how she became a TA. I thought the stuff on the Academy Network was fake."
The girls walked together in pairs, using the event as fodder for their nighttime chatter, showing off the "intel" they had to their besties.
They didn't truly care about the reality of the situation; once they grew bored of this topic, they would simply move on to the next.
* * *
"So? How does it feel to proctor an exam in the same hall where you were a student just a month ago?" Department Head Lina asked with a smile as she took the test papers from me.
"Hmm... it's quite strange. And I keep getting talked about behind my back," I said casually.
"It would be stranger if people weren't talking about you given your current situation. Don't pay any mind to the rumors."
"Thank you for the reminder, Teacher Lina. I've always tried to do that. Well then, I'll be going now."
"Go on, go on. There's nothing left for you to do here," Lina said, waving me off with a smile.
Leaving the office, I felt a wave of relief, as if I had just finished a grueling day of exams myself.
"Yuehan~ over here."
"Huh? Sister Bai." As I was stretching, I suddenly heard Sister Bai's voice. Turning around, I saw that unforgettable figure.
"Sister Bai, what are you doing here?" As I approached, I noticed the proctor badge on her chest and realized what was going on. "Were you called in to proctor too?"
"Yes. Since I didn't have much to do, they asked me to help. Proctoring is a bit of a chore, but since I was free, I couldn't really turn them down." Bai Yu gave a light chuckle. It seemed that after running into me, this so-called "chore" didn't seem so bad anymore.
I took Sister Bai's arm, and as we walked, I felt a sense of cozy security just by being near her.
"Are you busy tonight, Sister Bai? How about I go sleep at your place?" I asked.
"To my place? Sure."
Sister Bai's eyes lit up at my suggestion. Ever since she returned to the Main World Witch Academy, she hadn't had much time to consolidate her relationship with Yuehan. Although she wasn't overwhelmed with work, the days seemed to slip away while she was busy.
Furthermore, right after her return, she had been told that the academy didn't encourage "teacher-student romances," which had forced her to suppress her impulses deep in her heart.
But now, Yuehan had become her Teaching Assistant through her own hard work. Looking back, it seemed there was nothing left to stand in her way.
"That was quick. If it were the old Sister Bai, you would have hemmed and hawed for a while before shyly agreeing~" I teased with a laugh.
"The past is the past, and the present is the present... many things can be understood in an instant. Yuehan... I don't want to let your efforts for me go to waste." Bai Yu felt a surge of emotion at the thought.
If not for Yuehan, she might never have had the chance to witness the other side of "Ordinary," nor would she have touched the threshold of Transcendent so quickly. If not for Yuehan, her return to the Main World wouldn't have been so smooth.
And more importantly... there was the "blessing" on her body, the blessing from the Great Spellbook.
After she ascended to Transcendent, many things were no longer hidden from her eyes. A simple search in the Great Library of the Witch World was enough to confirm that this was likely the effect of a spell from a Great Spellbook. Even if it wasn't, it was an incredibly precious boon.
She didn't ask, and she didn't expect the other to explain. She hoped this matter would always remain a tacit understanding; some things didn't need to be pried into.
To outsiders, it looked like Yuehan was climbing the social ladder through her, but who knew that she was actually the one benefiting from Yuehan?
Perhaps that was the feeling Yuehan gave her—a cute little thing growing up bit by bit under her gaze.
Yet, in the blink of an eye, she had been left astonished. While she seemed to hold the upper hand in terms of strength, insight, experience, and cognition, Yuehan exerted a strange, immense pressure on her—as if the girl were growing in a way she couldn't imagine or comprehend.
Had she grown?
Bai Yu didn't know. She probably had. All she knew was that Yuehan's Mana Sources hadn't increased in number, and while her spellbooks seemed to be multiplying, she hardly used any of them.
And yet, she was rising in a way that defied conventional understanding. Yes, rising! Not just becoming stronger!
Bai Yu was even afraid that if Yuehan kept growing like this, she wouldn't be able to keep up.
But looking back now, Yuehan was snuggling against her as if she were the girl's entire world.
This contrast was truly... arousing!
There was a thrill in raising someone herself, only to be conquered by them in the end...
However, Bai Yu didn't want her relationship with Yuehan to be reduced to just that. The relationship between lovers is often just "passion," and she didn't want only "lust" to remain between them, neglecting the cultivation of "love."
But forgive her, for she was a witch who had never been in a relationship... In the past, she had held firm to her heterosexual beliefs despite being in an all-female school like the Witch Academy. Once her perspective shifted, her eyes were filled only with Yuehan.
"Let's go, let's go~ Honestly, Sister Bai, you actually agreed. You've been back at the academy for so long, but you never told me where you lived. I wanted to find you at night but had no idea where to go." I lightly punched Sister Bai's shoulder, urging her to hurry up.
"Yes, yes~ it's my fault for not telling you. How about I make it up to you tonight?"
"Great~ I haven't had any 'action' since that last time, you know? I'm quite thirsty right now~"
"It's fine. I'm a Body Cultivator, I have plenty of energy. But we can only do this tonight; otherwise... it might affect the upcoming Joint Exam."
"Don't worry~ how could something like this affect anything?" I waved my hand dismissively.
This sort of thing was only human—a normal physiological need. Besides, girls tend to have a greater need for this kind of thing anyway~
While abstinence can lead to visible improvements in one's cultivation, it doesn't mean one never needs a release. Otherwise, you'll just end up frustrated.
"Mm."
Bai Yu didn't argue. The words about moderation got stuck in her throat. Speaking of moderation, how many times had she and Yuehan actually shared this kind of physical and mental intimacy?
This wasn't the time for moderation; this was the time for more!
With a wave of Sister Bai's hand, a teleportation channel was torn open, and our figures vanished into the vast night.
* * *
"Is this Sister Bai's current residence? Wow... it's the same layout as mine."
"Of course. It's just a place to stay. It's a bit too empty for just me."
"Hehe~ Sister Bai, you said that becoming a Transcendent Witch doesn't mean you can tear open a stable teleportation channel with your bare hands, but look at you, you're pretty amazing." I turned around and smiled at the spatial rift that was slowly sealing shut.
"Of course. I'm not a pure Body Cultivator; I use spellbooks too. But the combination of teleportation spells and the ability to tear space with Real Touch is very smooth. However... I don't think now is the time to talk about that~" As she spoke, Sister Bai leaned in toward me.
Feeling her hand gently caress my cheek, my body seemed to prepare itself even before my consciousness did.
I felt my limbs go soft, my heart rate quicken. I allowed my body to follow its shameless instincts, as it helped stir my emotions into a more wonderful state.
"In such a hurry...?" I asked softly.
I felt her fingers brush past the corner of my mouth, teasing my lower lip. Finally, her right hand tilted my chin up, and those vivid red lips pressed against the corner of my mouth. It was like a slow tasting, our warm breaths mingling softly on each other's faces.
Hidden from our line of sight, a pair of hands gripped my forearms, slowly stroking upward to my palms. Then, her nimble fingers slid between mine, and she suddenly pinned me against the wall with our fingers interlaced.
Even though my back hit the wall with a dull thud, neither of us cared. Our powerful physical constitutions were enough to ensure that no obstacle could stop us anywhere...
A long time later—or perhaps it was only a moment—Sister Bai, sensing she had entered the right state of mind, swept me up in her arms. I had long since come to enjoy being carried like a princess.
"Let's go~ let's find somewhere more comfortable~" she whispered, carrying me toward the "main battlefield"—the bedroom.
The door was locked. Even though there were only two people here, it felt as if a war had been ignited. The curtains were drawn, marking the start of a night battle.
No words were needed throughout the night. A single look was enough for us to understand each other. Language and emotion were poured into every physical movement, as we engaged in the most intense and passionate exchange in the silence of the dark night.
* * *
The conclusion of the final theory exams set the tone for the upcoming Joint Exam. The Academy Network was buzzing with excitement; after all, the last time there had been a competition of this scale was a while ago.
The Dream Exchange Competition had left a massive impression on all the freshmen, opening the doors to a new world and making them eager to prove themselves.
Amidst this hype, certain topics that had previously cooled down began to resurface.
The news of Yuehan becoming a TA had spread like wildfire among the students who had witnessed it. Photos were even circulating, leaving many people unable to comprehend the situation.
When faced with something they cannot understand, people prefer to explain it in a way they can understand, even if they know the truth might be different.
But this was the Academy Network—a virtual space where even real-name registration couldn't stop people from venting their wishful thinking. Everyone needs an emotional garbage dump to pour out their inner darkness.
Soon, a trend of "riding coattails" emerged on the network. The sentiment was: Why work hard when you can just find a powerful thigh to cling to?
The academy had no objection to this and wouldn't interfere. Useless people couldn't even give themselves away properly, while capable people seeking out benefactors was just another form of resource redistribution within the Witch Academy.
Everyone has their own path. As long as the person making the choice doesn't regret it, there is nothing to criticize. However, many people still didn't understand this.
The Witch Academy provides a platform for students to climb to the top on their own; it isn't an automatic feeding machine.
If someone had been brainwashed by the compulsory education of the Main World into thinking that learning is something forced upon them—believing that as long as they show a "willingness" to learn, teachers will chase after them to spoon-feed them—they were sorely mistaken. No one is obligated to chew up knowledge and feed it to you. Everyone here is an adult; if your mind is still in the nursery, you'll end up dead without even knowing how it happened.
* * *
The morning hours ticked by, and the midday sun began to bathe the earth.
Only then did I finally wake up. I opened my tired eyes, my body's weakness instinctively telling my consciousness that I hadn't rested enough. But aside from the fatigue, there was no other discomfort. In fact... I felt a faint sensation... as if I were experiencing a second growth spurt after being "nourished."
"Yuehan, you're awake? Here, have some water to rehydrate. You worked hard last night."
"Thank you, Sister Bai~" I didn't refuse the glass she handed me. Now that she mentioned it, my mouth did feel quite dry.
"You were so exhausted last night, Yuehan. Stay in bed and rest a bit longer. I'll bring breakfast over. Once you've rested, I'll go wash the sheets."