"It was a lot of fuerday, wasn't it? The pza was full of performers!"

  "Ugh... Lucky you... I had to do an assig... Our Professor is too cruel..."

  "Have you seen my vials yesterday? They weren't on the shelf when I checked."

  Chatter, chatter, and even more chatter. It was still very early in the m and the corridors were filled with udents talking about their experiences yesterday and some pining about the work they had to do.

  There was slight traffi the area, everyone heading to their own s before the m bell rings. Some had heavy bags, some bringing their pens and papers, some already wearing b coats, and some bringing potted pots to who-knows-where.

  Everyone was busy with their own matters, yet the very moment a young dy took the corridor as her runway, everyone's eyes were on her, all i her beauty, the seeping sunlight atuating her pretty figure as she walked down the hallways.

  She was like a goddess who desded down the world, making everyone's hearts flutter like butterflies and bringing about awe in their eyes. No matter how one looks at it, she was an exceptional beauty whio one could pare to.

  "Is that the exge student everyone is talking about? She really is pretty..."

  "Right? Didn't I tell you? Should we go talk to her?"

  "Hahaha. You go first then. I'll be cheering on you."

  Of course, there were also those who were filled with not so pretty desires as they watched her. They were still in their youthful ages, after all. It was only natural that they would try to reach out to su outstanding dy. However...

  "Hahaha. Do you not know who you're talking to? I'll show you how it'sー Hieek!!"

  ... It wasn't just the young dy alking down the corridor. There was also a young man with her, just as geous and alluring, his charms like that of the radiant sun, many dies' hearts melting at the sight of him.

  Well, even if one says that... Unlike his looks suggest, his eyes were cold as the most frozen and barren reaches of hell. A single gnce was all it took and chills were sent down everyone's spine, jolting with fear as they saw his sharp gre.

  "Y-You know what... I... I just r-remembered we had homework."

  "Y-Yeah... L-Let's head to the c-."

  The boys scurried around quickly as soon as they were subjected to Grey's sharp and deadly gre. They didn't really know who he was but his gre was enough for them to know he was not to be messed with.

  Yuna is already popur when they're out in public, but even more so now that they're in an academy full of teenagers. Many men are aiming for her, most of them having impure iions rather than i ones. Grey o be on guard.

  Fufufu! Grey, you sure are being overprotective. ［Yuna］

  That's only natural. I'm your fiancé, after all. ［Grey］

  Fufufu! I see, I see... Fufufu! ［Yuna］

  And now, the two are flirting once again. They may not be saying any words towards one another, but their sweet and sappy stares were enough to tell that they were both deeply in love with one another, everyone else hurling from too much sweetness.

  From awe to dread, everyone single felt depressed all of the sudden, some feeling a turbulent rage boiling ihem. They were all cursing and damning the idiot couple in their minds, wishing them misfortune as they grit their teeth.

  Such a se tinued until Grey and Yuna finally arrived at the tter's homeroom. It was more peaceful than the corridors, a couple familiar faces searing themselves in their seats whilst chatting ever so carefreely.

  "Isn't it still too early to cause a otion, Elena, Shin?" ［Alea］

  "Uuu... It's not like we wa... They just kept on following us..." ［Yuna］

  "Must be nice being popur, huh..." ［Alea］

  "No, it isn't. It's really troublesome starting the day like this." ［Grey］

  Grey didn't even deny Alea's words simply stating how bothersome it was to deal with a otiohey just got to school. Though, looking at hoeople were peering by the doorway, one really couldn't bme him.

  Thankfully, not one of them were brave enough to approach them close, and only peek from afar. The two of them could only wish that it settles soon enough so they enjoy the "normal" school life they've always dreamed of.

  "Anyway, I'll be leaving for my csses now. I'll leave Elena in your care." ［Grey］

  "Yeah, yeah, you t on us. Just treat us to a meal ter." ［Kale］

  "Sure. I'll see you ter then." ［Grey］

  Grey didn't linger around for long, and quickly left the room as soon as he finished his task of esc his beloved. It wasn't like Yuna needed esc anyway. It was just another excuse to spend more time with her.

  Of course, if there were those who inteo trouble and cause Yuna harm, he would be more than willing to make life more difficult for them. A "light" beating or two would be more than enough to give them a life-ging lesson.

  "By the way, Elena. Did you finish the homework Professor Dorothy gave us? I already have 5, but I see yours? I just want to pare." ［Alea］

  "Un! Sure! I also want to see what you wrote down." ［Yuna］

  "Then I'll join you too. Let's pare answers." ［Kale］

  "Hey, don't fet about me. I'll let you take a peek at my genius answers!!" ［Edin］

  The winds tio blow and the curtains tio dao their tunes. Yuna and the others pared and discussed their answers, expining their reasons and iions behind them and learning bit by bit.

  Yuna didn't lose out to them either, creating an assig which was a couple of pages long, with variables written out i detail. It was her first time answering one so she maybe gotー No, she really got carried away, doing things over the top.

  "Elena... Isn't this a little too much...?" ［Alea］

  "Teehee! I just kept on writing, and before I k, it's already this long!" ［Yuna］

  Or so she says, but for an assig whily needs half a page at most, doing several times more than what's needed wasn't just overdoing it. She already went above and beyond, her answer looking like something that would belong in a thesis.

  Time passed by some more, and the m bells finally rang. Soon after, another Professor ehe room, and everyone greeted him with brilliant eyes. He was quite the serious type pared to Dorothy, but was just as skilled.

  The subject was "Alchemy Formutions III" which deals with creating recipes and the likes. It was one which makes sure that you get the best potion using the ingredients you possess, using effective recipes to formute them.

  The usage of materials and ingredients, the ratio and proportioweehe use of the items, the use of alternative ingredients which produce simir effects and many more. It was a css all about making the best use of what you have.

  Their Professor was a middle-aged man who was around their forties, named James. He is a Tier-6 Alchemist like Dorothy, and specializes in magical items such as healing potions, elixirs, and those which tain mana.

  "Here we have the Kalkia grass. I'm sure you've already seen this herb many times before. After all, it is the main ingredient of making Lrade potions." ［James］

  Their topic for the day was "The alternatives and variations of "Kalkia Grass", which, as the name implies, teaches students what other herbs could be used instead of it, and what are the uses and effects of "variants" of Kalkia grass.

  Of course, there was also a demonstration up front, the Professing a whole ton of Kalkia grass, and many pnts to immerse the students with the lesson. He made sure that everyone uood what exactly he was talking about.

  "Now then, amongst the herbs on this table... Who tell me whie be used as an Alternative to Kalia grass?" ［James］

  The Professor asked and the whole css was thrusted in silehere were a total of 5 herbs in front and eae of them resembled one another very closely. Some students khe answer, however, they couldn't tell whie it was.

  "Would anyone like to ahis is worth 15 points. You e take a closer look if you o." ［James］

  Said the Professor, urging the students to move forward and look at the herbs up close. However, no matter how they looked at it, there were barely any differences appearance-wise. They were all having a hard time.

  Or at least... All except for oudent...

  "Oh, looks like we have an answer." ［James］

  ... and that student was her than Yuna.

  The young dy raised her hands without hesitation. She didn't even have to take a closer look and ihe herbs. All she needed was a single gnce, and already identified which is which, and what uses they serve.

  "You're the exge student, right?" ［James］

  "Un. That's me, Professor. It's a pleasure to meet you." ［Yuna］

  "Yes, it's a pleasure indeed... Then, would you like to share your ao the css? Don't worry if you get it wrong, it's fine as long as you try." ［James］

  Said the Professor, n to pressure Yuna. After all, even graduating students have a hard time telling such herbs apart from one another. Even he, as a Professets them wrong from time to time, needing to i it beforehand.

  "It's the rightmost ohe Yalehorn Purs has been proven that it is just as effective as the Kalkia herb, however, it has a fatal fw in that it 't be stored for too long, and is much less on.

  The way to identify it is by the thiess of its leaves and vein patterns which spread thinly over the whole bde. It also has a slimy-smooth texture along its stems, and a mild, minty st which is attractive to wild animals." ［Yuna］

  However, Yuna didn't just identify it. She also shared some facts about it, and also gave some descriptions which ease telling it apart from reatly shog everyone else in the room.

  It was especially obvious for the Professor. After all, all the ways Yuna said in order to identify it using sight, touell which only be done closely. Yet she who was the farthest amongst them all, was able to identify them in but a jiffy.

  "Th-That's correct... 15 points forー" ［James］

  "And... The Nellponia Spurge at the seost left. Though it has a toxin in it, as long as you detoxify it using Heller Sprouts and add a solution made from Mikumiku and Kole Balm as a base, you use it as a substitute for Kalkia Grass." ［Yuna］

  No, Yuna didn't just surprise him, she surpassed all his expectations, giving another answer which he himself is not knowledgeable about. He could only stare at her in silence, his body then moving at lightning speed.

  "Sorry, umm... Student Elena, was it? Could you help me for a sed?" ［James］

  "Do I also get bonus points for this?" ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha. It depends on what the results are." ［James］

  The Professor suddenly whipped out a brewing toolset out of nowhere and started preparing his materials, having Yuna help him out. He wao test out whether the young dy's words really were true or not.

  Of course, with merit points on the line, Yuna happily aedly accepted the Professor's request and helped him out in his endeavor. She doesn't really know what the points could give her, but she was excited heless.

  As for everyone else, they all watched Yuna and the Professor prepare and mix the ingredients, eyes glued to the process, and anticipating what the result would be. A number already took out their notes, writing everything down at lightning speed.

  "Does anyone have Heller Sprouts here? I will borrow some." ［James］

  "I-I have some over here, Professor!"

  "Thank you! I will make sure to repay this ter!" ［James］

  It was a sudden decision, so there were not enough ingredients. Thankfully, some of the students kept some materials on them, ing in useful when they just . It was a fast-paced demonstration, and the result was....

  "My God... It really is a healing potion..." ［James］

  ... A healing potion. Not just any healing potion, but one which was much more cost-effective than using Kalkia Grass. Only Tier-3 and above alchemists would perform the process, but it was still an amazing breakthrough.

  Everyone was in shock at the sight before them. Even the most knowledgeable ones amongst them didn't know of such a method, nor a thesis which suggests such. Even if there was such a great thesis out there, there was no way a student would know if it was before a Professor could.

  In the first pellponia Spurge already had a stigma of being a poisonous pnt so no one even dared to use it for healing. After all, poison is the plete opposite of it. It was already a deeply-rooted ception.

  "Student Elena, right? How did you learn about this?" ［James］

  "Hm? I just found out about it when I had free time." ［Yuna］

  "I... In your free time...?" ［James］

  "Un. Don't you just have to experiment?" ［Yuna］

  Moreover, the young dy herself doesn't know how revolutionary her owion was, looking at the Professor as if she just did something ordinary, not showing that muterest about what she just did.

  And no, such a recipe wasn't one Grey taught her, but one Yuna put together on her own wheested out the properties of on herbs, creating it through her own efforts and many small but progressive adjustments every single day.

  Of course, there is even a more cost-effective way to make a healing potion, but since she's introduced as a Tier-4 Alchemist, she really doesn't have the right to perform it. She wasn't just a genius, she rodigy who was born for Alchemy.

  "M-Miss Elena! you tell me what you just did there?"

  "That's right! Could you expin the cept behind the process?"

  "I-I also have some questions to ask!"

  Of course, with such a breakthrough, everyone in the room was greatly ied. They were all aspiring alchemists, after all, and so, they 't pass up the ce that they could learn something which be sidered phenomenal.

  Now, rather than crowding over her over her appearance, everyone is looking at her with respect as an alchemist. Everyone was hungry for knowledge, wishing to know more about what Yuna just did.

  "Everyone, quiet down! Those who are still not back to their seats in the t of 10 will be deducted 300 points!" ［James］

  "300 points?! That's a total scam, Professor! At least give us aー"

  "10!... 9!... 8!... 7!... 6!..." ［James］

  "Hieekk! Hurry! Hurry! It's over if you're even a sed te!"

  Thankfully, the Professor was there to settle down the css. A siatement from him and everyone hurried back to their seats without wasting any time. Everyone was in a paniot wanting to receive such a severe punishment.

  It didn't matter to the professor whether they were nobles or not. As long as they are in Darius Academy, they are the ws. The moment they get a 300 poiion, their grades would be in jeopardy, and so would be their future.

  'Now then... How should I hahis...' ［James］

  The only problem remaining was how to make sure the css stayed silent about what just happened. Even if Yuna doesn't care much about it, he 't just have the fruits of her efforts be stolen. That would be a disaster.

  'Haah... Damn it all... It should be fine, right?' ［James］

  Thankfully, even if someone does go around and spread rumors about it, only Yuna knows the full process. Even he who was assisting her, still couldn't totally grasp it, much less the students who were just watg.

  The only problem here is if some greedy and small-minded people try to cause harm to the young dyー or so he thinks. But there was o worry in that regard. Not that he knows of it now.

  "Listen up, everyone. Make sure you keep your mouth shut about his matter. The moment I hear that someone is spreading rumors about it, I will make sure you'll be expelled with all my power." ［James］

  "E-Expulsion?! Isn't that too much, Professor?!"

  "Too muot at all. And... I'll also be talking to the Headmaster about this. He might even use his influeo strip you of your status, and that you pay the price. Try it if you have guts. Just remember that I warned you," ［James］

  Well, there was no harm in being too careful. The Professor may be unsure about what he just said since he made them on the fly, but there was also some truth to it which couldn't be easily disregarded, no matter who they were.

  "The Headmaster... H-His Highness would surely not let that slip..."

  "Even nobles wouldn't be safe... How terrifying..."

  "Well, it's a big deal, after all. I think it's reasonable."

  And though it was made on the fly, it was terribly effective towards the students. No matter what their status was, they still wouldn't be a match to the Headmaster who was the most powerful person in the whole Academy.

  While his words may not be able to protect Yuna for long, it will buy enough time so that the recipe will be pateo her name and for her to receive prote from the Alchemists' Guild. It was more than enough.

  Moreover, it was also partly the Professor's fault that Yuna's true worth was revealed. If he didn't get carried away by his excitement and curiosity, such a otion wouldn't have happened. He was guilty and ashamed to admit it.

  "This may be sudden, but we meet after css, Student Elena? I have a couple of things to talk about with you." ［James］

  "Un. I make time for that." ［Yuna］

  "Good... You take your seat now." ［James］

  The otion already settled, and Yuna was heading back to her seat, all eyes on her. When suddenly, she stopped oracks, turning back, and looked towards the Professor with curious eyes.

  "Right, Professor... Hooints do I get for that?" ［Yuna］

  The young dy asked, with a seriously curious look on her face. She wasn't even a bit worried about her situation, but she was very ied in the amount of points she would get, eyes sparkling with excitement.

  "Well... That's hard to say sihis is a first, but... 300... No, 500 points. That's the best I could give you." ［James］

  And such eyes sparkled even brighter the moment she heard the amount of points she just garnered in a single question. She returo her seat with a bright smile on her face, looking very satisfied about what she just did.

  Meanwhile, the students' reas couldn't be any more different, all their mouths wide open in agape. After all, it was the amount of points which would take them a couple months to gather, yet Yuna did it in just a day. Who wouldn't be shocked?

  "Well, we went a bit of course, but let's tih the lesson." ［James］

  The lecture tinued and the Professor tio discuss the topics for the day, expining the cepts as clearly as he could and showing visual examples so that the students uood him.

  He also asked more questions with every part of the lesson finished, and for ead every single one of them, Yuhusiastically raised with such a blinding aed smile on her face, even waving it to get his attention.

  Of course, as a Professor, he just couldn't pick out a siudent every siime, and py favorites. He made sure to pick other students every time, ahem earn points as well. However, for those questions no one answer...

  "Yes... Student Elena..." ［James］

  "Un! It would be the Carioca White Pine!" ［Yuna］

  ... He could only pick Yuna.

  The tter always gives him a prehensive and prehensible answer, without sparing a siail, earning her more and more points every time she answers. She was like a walking library, knowledge instilled in her brain.

  Thankfully, her cssmates didn't mind it much, as they were also learning from her words and expnations. There was even some new knowledge she just carefreely spouted without a care in the world, everyone greatly ied in it.

  "Th... That's correct... 20 points..." ［James］

  "Thank you, Professor!" ［Yuna］

  It couldn't even be called a css anymore, but a one-oerview with Yuna and the Professor, with some audience (cssmates') participation from time to time, the whole lecture tinuing on just like that.

  That day, Yuna earned a record-breaking 920 points! The first in history!

  CHAPTER 366 END