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Richman took a deep breath and nodded:
"I heard that Her Majesty the Queen is quite interested in the current situation in Lundia and the floating islands. The nobles, wanting to curry favor with her, have been demanding that we produce a detailed report... My family has been giving me a lot of orders these past few days because of this, but I have so many school affairs to manage, and Lundia isn't just mine alone, not to mention the floating islands... How am I supposed to investigate?"
"Luckily, I haven't stayed in the capital for a long time." Zerris smiled resentfully, then frowned and asked:
"So what are you planning to do?"
“What else can I do? I’ll just have to see how it goes…” Richman said with a wry smile. “In a few days, I’ll go to the London Daily and ask them to compile a report on recent major events. I’ll also see if they can get a news summary from the Floating Island Express.”
"That's not a bad idea."
Zerris shrugged, chuckled, and said:
"Maybe when you see it, hey, there really are some explosive news stories that will leave the people in the capital speechless and laughing to death. They won't dare to point fingers at things that are beyond their imagination."
"There's no such thing as an incident... They're just trivial matters. They won't send anyone over themselves, so I'll have to help them later."
Richman sighed again, sounding utterly exhausted:
"How can you succeed in your business while hanging out with these scoundrels..."
“We’ll win.” Zerris stood up carelessly, patted Richman on the shoulder, and grinned.
"That's enough. You have a ton of problems of your own, and you're still laughing at me." Richman helplessly brushed away Zerris's hand and stood up, saying:
"Alright, you can go ahead and get busy, I..."
Tuk-tuk-tuk.
A sudden knock on the door interrupted their conversation. Richman paused, then connected his consciousness to the magic circle at the door and sensed it. He then saw Silver Hugh, dressed in an old noble robe, waiting at the door.
He buttoned up his shirt, waved disdainfully at Zerris, and shouted:
"Is this Ms. Yin? Please come in!"
crunch--
The magic circle dissipated, and the door was gently pushed open. A composed-looking Silver Squire performed a noble salute outside the door, then stepped inside and performed a mage's salute to Zerris and Richman before politely speaking:
"Greetings, Principals. I apologize for disturbing you."
Richman glanced at Zerris, who was watching with her chin tucked in her hand, shook her head helplessly, and looked at Silver Shul, who was standing straight. Recalling her recent "business trip," she asked with some curiosity:
"Teacher Yin, we heard that you achieved unexpected success in your thesis defense in the capital. Congratulations! It really surprised us... However, Lady Oriana personally came to seal that student's file some time ago, presumably to protect him from harassment by other nobles... Hehe, is there anything you need from us today?"
"Thank you, Principal Richman, Your Excellency Oriana."
SilverShull smiled, gently patted her chest in humility, and then spoke:
"I may need to take about two weeks of leave, so I am here to ask you for permission in advance."
"About two weeks, is it for a trip there?" Richman nodded slightly, taking out an approval form from the drawer as he spoke:
"Sure, it's been several weeks since autumn started, and it's almost exam season. You homeroom teachers don't need to stay in the classroom all the time to teach anymore. Once you've arranged the students' homework, you can go on vacation."
“Yes, Principal Richman.” Silvershur breathed a slight sigh of relief. Before coming to Queen’s Academy, she had already asked for leave from Bogu Academy and Qing Teng Academy. Now she could accompany Latis to face the assessment for newly promoted nobles with peace of mind.
She took the approval form, bowed, and left the principal's office. However, she hadn't taken two steps when she heard someone call her back.
"Wait, Ms. Yin."
Zerris strode over to Silver Hugh's side, adjusted his sunglasses, and laughed, saying:
"I'm going to the Diplomacy Department building, which is on my way, so I'll also ask if you need any help... I hope those nobles from the capital that you refuted before didn't give you any trouble?"
SilverShul politely shook his head and said:
"Thank you for your concern, Principal Zerris. I think the nobles' predicament will probably be over during the defense."
"Tsk, don't let your guard down. The nobles in the capital have nothing better to do than dabble in literature and plot schemes all day long. They're very idle."
Zerris crossed his arms and asked:
"Anyway, Teacher Yin, be careful if you go on vacation. I can help you apply to Old Man Richman to rent some magical equipment if you need it."
Silver Hugh smiled gently, bowed politely, and thanked him:
"No need, Principal Zerris, I will stay with my lover during the holidays, it will be very safe."
"That's good too..."
Zerris nodded, but frowned slightly. For some reason, after hearing that Yinxiu had a lover, a subtle displeasure suddenly surfaced in his heart, like the ominous feeling of having his own cabbage eaten by a pig.
He touched his rough chin, snapped out of his reverie, and asked as he and Silver Hugh descended the stairs:
"Speaking of which, Ms. Yin, you are so accomplished at such a young age, your lover must also be an outstanding person. If you two are going to get married in the future, you could rent the Golden Hall in the name of the school to hold a ball. It's rare to find a teacher as young as you at the school, so we should definitely organize some interesting activities, unlike those old guys who have all been worn down by their families."
Hearing Zerris's merciless retort, Silver Xiuer couldn't help but laugh. She coughed lightly, her cheeks slightly flushed, and said:
"That depends on whether my partner likes such a lively scene. But I think he would prefer a small gathering with friends and family, and some fun games to play."
"Well, that's fine too. Young people don't care about grand gestures anymore," Zerris said with a shrug and a smile.
"It seems you've already met each other's parents. Your relationship is going well; it's truly enviable."
"No, not really..."
Yin Xiuer sighed, walked out of the office building lobby, glanced at the clear sky, shook his head, and said:
"My partner's parents seem to have passed away a long time ago, and my mother is also no longer alive. If my missing father were still alive, it would be a blessing for both of us."
"Oh, sorry."
Zerris scratched his head awkwardly and changed the subject:
"In short, I believe your parents are both very capable people who were able to raise such an outstanding person as you, Teacher Yin. Even if they are no longer by your side, they must be very proud of you."
"hope so……"
Recalling the brief years she spent with her exceptionally strict mother during her childhood, Yin Xiuer couldn't help but sigh:
"But compared to my mother's achievements, I am still too insignificant. Back then, when I accompanied her to the land where the elves and dwarves gathered, they all called her 'Your Excellency, the Respected Messenger'..."
A strange sense of familiarity suddenly welled up in Zerris's heart. He felt a sudden pang of fear, paused in his steps, and subconsciously took off his sunglasses. He opened his mouth anxiously, but then, with a touch of trepidation, he whispered, "I am returning home."
"Teacher Yin, what is your mother's name?"
Yin Xiuer looked at Zhe Lisi with some surprise, stopped in her tracks, and showed a puzzled expression. After hesitating for a few seconds, she smiled and answered:
"Her name is Milut."
Chapter 343 Sunglasses Really Don't Make You Laugh
clang! clang!
The school bell rang suddenly at Queen's College. Even though the students here were almost all nobles and merchants, the young students still filed out in a rather uncouth manner.
There aren't many restaurants on Tianhai Street. If you arrive late, you'll have to eat lunch at the academy. The food at the academy is just as bad as that at Siyuanhua Castle. This is probably a dark memory that Queen's Academy students can never escape from the campus to society.
Yin Xiuer didn't notice Zhe Lisi's expression. With a faint smile, she looked at the students dressed in fancy clothes. Some greeted her, while others arrogantly walked past her. Despite this, she didn't feel annoyed. Instead, she watched everything calmly and firmly.
She had received what could be described as oppressive education from her mother, Mirute, but she also knew the hardships and helplessness Mirute faced in business negotiations. She had even witnessed Mirute and her collapsing business disappear in flames. This made her feelings toward her mother extremely complicated. People are multifaceted and complex, and she didn't know how to evaluate her.
Perhaps she should have treated all her students the way her mother treated her, but she only wanted to extract fragments of tenderness and patience from those short years to build herself up. Therefore, she could not compare to Milut's brilliance, nor could she become the bright silver moon in Milut's eyes. She could only be Silver Shul, whom everyone occasionally relied on but often forgot.
Perhaps I'm still too weak, but there's nothing I can do about it.
For some reason, the image of Latis suddenly appeared in Yin Xiuer's mind, with his exceptionally strong biceps that looked so powerful that she could practically be carried around sitting on them.
When it comes to matters concerning him, I am unusually strong.
"Oh, so things have changed a long time ago."
Her breath hitched, and she couldn't help but smile.
……
Zerris looked at the silent Silver Hugh and was momentarily dazed.
After taking off his sunglasses, the midday sun became exceptionally glaring. He couldn't see the students swarming out of the building across the street, and as a result, he seemed to miss Yin Xiu'er's reply, which almost overlapped with the end of get out of class bell.
No, I definitely heard it clearly.
He tried to convince himself that even a legendary mage could have moments of distraction, but this time, he couldn't convince himself.
Milut... Ah.
Before meeting her, Zerris didn't wear sunglasses. It was only after spending a lot of time with her that he started wearing them because he felt she was too dazzling.
Of course, it's also possible that he felt guilty for constantly looking at her, so he started wearing sunglasses.
In short, the sunlight and the people around him reminded him of long-dormant, brilliant memories, so he put his sunglasses back on.
Then he began to look at SilverShuffle in the sunlight.
Silver Xiuer wasn't tall; even in her mid-heeled shoes designed to make a "polite" sound, she was only about 1.7 meters tall. Her aristocratic robes were somewhat worn, with scratches all over the leather trim and faded gold-plated buttons.
Seemingly in line with the carefree trend that had emerged among the nobility a few years ago, the entire gown looked rather large. With a slight breeze, the hem began to sway back and forth, making one feel as if she might be blown away at any moment.
Zerris thought she was far too thin; even a medium-sized gown hung loosely on her. She was eating far too little, or perhaps she was simply born with poor health…
He looked at Silver's face with a heavy expression.
She looks somewhat like her mother, but unlike her mother, who possesses a flamboyant and striking beauty, Milut may have different opinions about people, whether admiring or prejudiced. However, even people of different races have to admit that Milut is a beauty that is recognized by everyone at first glance.
As for Yin Xiuer, her appearance is more heroic than Mirut's. In other words, she is more peaceful and reserved than Mirut. If Mirut's first impression is bright and beautiful, Yin Xiuer is probably gentle and calm.
These features seemed to be inherited from her mediocre father. Zerris couldn't help but smile bitterly. Everything about her face had a familiar shadow in him—eyebrows, eyes, nose, and lips. It seemed that only that faint beauty mark under her eye was her own.
Thinking of this, Zerris felt as if something was pressing down on his chest.
Silver Xiuer's hair was a light gold color, which could only be seen when the sun was shining brightly, revealing the color she inherited from her mother. She seemed to have a habit of tightly tying her hair into a braid, tucking it into the gap between her shirt and coat from the collar. While this was certainly in line with the meticulous style of the old aristocracy, it was perhaps a bit too tight. Wouldn't that be uncomfortable?
Milut wouldn't do that. Her long, golden hair was usually simply tied up or left to flutter in the wind with slight curls. When she sang in front of herself and others, her long, golden hair was an incomparably radiant sight.
...Silver Hugh isn't Milut.
Zerris felt that this was probably his fault.
He finally came to his senses, opened his mouth, but didn't know where to begin.
"What's wrong, Principal Zerris?"
Silver Hugh had already turned back and asked with a smile.
“Milute…” Zerris murmured subconsciously, then slowly realized what he was doing. He looked up at Silvershur, forced a smile, and said:
met free