Sorcerer’s Handbook

“Hey, congratulations.” Sonya sounded somewhat downhearted. “I still haven’t fully recovered…”

Sonya did not hide the fact that she had died in the Virtual Realm; instead, she spread the news widely. With the help of Professor Trozan, the entire school learned that the Genius known as the ‘Red-haired Swordswoman’ had finally met her match in the Virtual Realm.

After some strategic public relations, the students’ perception of Sonya softened. Even Professor Trozan, who had been envious of her talents, took greater care of her. Whenever Sonya went to the cafeteria, the auntie would even give her an extra couple of scoops.

Her failure did not tarnish Sonya’s talents; instead, it made her more approachable and personable.

Like the ‘impoverished but beautiful college student’, the ‘Genius who occasionally fails’ was also a rather effective label. Sonya decided to seize this rare opportunity to deepen this persona. This way, she wouldn’t have to carry the weight of everyone’s expectations, yet she could still access the resources reserved for a Genius, effectively Winning.

“Looks like I’ll just have to go back to the dorm and sleep like everyone else tomorrow night…”

Most people choose to sleep, right? Who else would be as excited as you in the middle of the night, itching for a fight? Felix thought to himself, grumbling inwardly, while coldly huffing, “Just remember to tell Sylvia not to wait down there and ‘accidentally’ run into me again.”

“Huh?”

Sonya opened her innocent wide eyes, looking at him with a puzzled face: “Sylvia? Do you mean Senior Sister Sylvia? What about her?”

“You’re acting as if you really don’t know.” Felix looked at her with disdain. “I won’t be going to the Meditation Tower tomorrow night. I’ll be entering the Virtual Realm from home instead. Just make sure she stops bothering me.”

“I really don’t know what you’re talking about—”

“Sonya, try thinking of others for once,” Felix sighed. “You know how dangerous it is to be close to me. Why don’t you advise Sylvia to stay away?”

The rustic girl countered, “Do you dislike her?”

“Is the opposite of dislike liking? Sonya, I hate the way you deliberately set traps with your words—”

“So answer me directly, do you like Sylvia?”

“…I like her, but not in the way you’re expecting.”

“Feelings can be developed over time, don’t you believe in love at first sight?”

“Why do you care so much?” Felix was getting impatient. “What has she promised you? Whatever she’s offering, I can match it.”

Sonya replied instantly, “She promised to make me the lead in a 9 Moon Shadow Drama!”

Felix was livid, “That’s nonsense! Sylvia doesn’t have that kind of influence!”

9 Moon specifically refers to 9 PM on Saturdays, the prime time slot for dramas. Only the highest quality dramas with the most funding are qualified to air during this time, often guaranteeing a hit show before the season even starts.

Becoming the lead in a 9 Moon Shadow Drama is like stepping halfway into the realm of top-tier performers!

A rustic girl like you has no right to be the lead in a hit drama!

After a moment of staring at each other, Sonya turned her head and covered her mouth, trying to hide her laughter. Felix could only smile helplessly and sigh.

Why does such a shameless rustic girl possess Swordsmanship Talent favored by the Stars, and why did he become friends with such a shameless rustic girl…

“It’s not just for the reward,” Sonya said as she tucked her hair behind her ear and propped her wooden sword in front of her, studying the patterns on the blade. “Senior Sister Sylvia says that Noble marriages often involve loveless unions for alliances, right?”

“Indeed,” Felix nodded. “Noble marriages are mostly about exchanging benefits.”

Sonya spoke softly, “If those without affection can be together, why not those with affection?”

Felix blinked, surprised, and looked at the Red-haired Swordswoman.

Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he said, “Do you have someone you like?”

“You—”

Sonya instinctively wanted to deny it but stopped herself, looking around before whispering, “What are you talking about?”

“You weren’t this sentimental before,” Felix raised an eyebrow. “Don’t forget, although it’s nothing to be proud of, I’ve had my share of romances. If there was a Faction for love, I’d at least be Gold Tier. Judging by your reaction, could it be your first love? Who is so unlucky—or rather, so fortunate—to have caught the eye of the Red-haired Swordswoman?”

“You just wanted to curse at me, didn’t you!” Sonya said through gritted teeth. “And I didn’t… think whatever you want!”

“If you really hadn’t, your response would be ‘Guess who I like’ instead of a weak ‘think whatever you want’,” Felix laughed. “Hanging around with all you mundane Female Sorcerers, I’ve started to follow your train of thought. You seem a bit flustered yourself, Sonya.”

Watching Sonya, who was both embarrassed and angry, Felix was also filled with questions— he knew her social circle, which barely included any males; who could she possibly have feelings for?

Arsenault, who co-anchored with her? But it was rumored that Arsenault would actively run away whenever he saw Sonya on campus…

Senior Lorein? Unlikely…

Me? Not to mention how badly she beat me up, but she also helped Sylvia ambush me, and I’m a bona fide Gold Tier in the love Faction, highly attuned; it’s impossible not to feel when someone has feelings for me…

After much thought, Felix suddenly remembered something: during the night of hosting, Sonya seemed to reconcile with her roommate Lois, and since then, they’ve grown increasingly close. Just the day before yesterday, Sonya got drunk with Senior Sister Leoni, and it was Lois who helped her change and bathe…

Could it be…

As Sonya, who had finally calmed down, turned around, she realized Felix was several meters away from her and asked in confusion, “Why are you so far away?”

“Nothing.” Felix stood up and said, “My left hand is almost healed. I think I’ll go home for a bath and then get some treatment. It was great spending a pleasant evening with you. Let’s never see each other again, goodbye—”

“Since it’s the last night,” Sonya also stood up, “then you should give me a ride back to the dormitory… You don’t want to?”

“Does the opposite of not wanting to mean wanting to? Sonya, I hate the way you deliberately set traps with your words—”

“If you’re going to practice Hydrotherapy spirit, might as well add a few more wounds—”

“I still have to drive, can’t afford to injure both hands and feet.” Felix surrendered.

The two left the deserted Training Hall and stepped onto the campus boulevard under the watchful gaze of the Stars.

Sonya suddenly remembered something and exclaimed, “Ah, I almost forgot, there’s something I’ve been wanting to ask you for a long time. After all, Felix, you’re a Noble young master, so you might know some secrets that the poor don’t.”

“What is it?”

“Do you know about the Four Pillars Cult?”

Felix blinked and subconsciously raised his left hand but then lowered it again.

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