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Chapter 176 9 Training Plan
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Beast, in commonly used language, carries connotations of being savage and fierce, but in ancient elvish, the term 'beast' more often functions as a noun and a term of praise, representing health, vivacity, an instinct-like agility, and swiftness, among other meanings.
The dazzling beast of midsummer resembles a creature darting through the Midsummer Forest, with beautiful eyes and a lively and healthy body.
Hugh Neil was explaining this to Hexia, and then he led her into the middle of the meadow where, for the first time, Hexia noticed the many rabbits crouching in the grass, which she had previously overlooked due to her focus on the dance and music in the center.
The rabbits ran off at Hugh Neil's approach; they were not transcendent creatures and were quite timid. They had only been drawn by the dancing of the elf girl.
"Hugh Neil, teacher~" A few students greeted the teacher and then curiously looked at Hexia, the unfamiliar student by his side.
Her grey hair paired with those lively black crystal eyes. In her simplicity, she carried an air of lightness, and although she wasn't as eye-catching as the elf girl in the meadow, she possessed a quiet beauty of her own.
"Brigitte." Hugh Neil called the name of the elf girl, who was sitting next to a deer petting its back, evoking an expression of comfort from the animal.
"I'm coming." She turned her head, smiled, and then leapt up as nimbly as a deer to land in front of Hugh Neil.
"This is Brigitte, a third-year student from Yuanting. Although she looks young, she's actually not that young as she's an elf."
"Oh Hugh Neil, teacher, you're mentioning my age again." Although she spoke in protest, she didn't seem angry at all; on the contrary, she was still lively and smiling.
Hexia sized up the elf girl: she was about one and a half meters tall, which in elf terms couldn't even qualify as 'young girl', probably still in the juvenile phase, but even so, her actual age might be greater than teacher Hugh Neil's.
"Hello, I am Hexia, a new student this year." The girl performed a curtsy and then lifted her head.
"You're a very polite companion~ Hello, I am Brigitte, or you can call me Li Ji." Despite her petite stature, she radiated warmth and energy like a little sun.
Brigitte had the strength of Natural Sequence 5 and was only a step away from Sequence 6, with a very stable aura. The faint glow of magic power seemed to overflow from her, making others feel warm.
After the introductions, Hugh Neil and Hexia sat in the meadow, watching Brigitte interact with the animals. Occasionally, she would effortlessly jump onto a branch, lifting her skirt and hopping over a stream to the other side to
"There will be a special teacher for you. Her situation is quite unique; she's not a living person, but exists in the form of a certain ghost. I hope you won't be surprised."
"Moreover, it's better to perform only among animals in the early stages, rather than revealing this talent in front of classmates. Our academy will also keep your existence confidential and handle it with a low profile."
"If you encounter arguments, contests, or battles in daily life, and if there's room to spare, try to let the transcendent animals you're training take the stage, rather than taking action yourself."
"This is because your opportunities to take the stage at Edith Academy will be much greater, and you'll receive extensive exposure. The aspects you showcase at both academies should be staggered and not overlap."
"Although it seems that we're at a bit of a disadvantage, Yuanting doesn't actually care much about rankings."
"By the way, tomorrow is the official registration day for new students. You can also go to the snake park to collect the Indigo Snake you previously chose and then learn how to nurture and train its skills."
"One month after the start of school, that is, during the Autumn Breeze Festival, the new students will have a warm-up match, which is to let your 'companions' take the stage for a matchup, to see the results of your past month's efforts. After your contests, the higher grades will have their showdown, which will be especially exciting and lively."
"The academy will reward those who rank in the warm-up matches with various goodies for you to choose from, including some rare transcendent animals' offspring. Hexia, you might want to give it a try."
"We've got it," Hexia nodded, a lot of anticipation rising in her heart.
From her earlier battles and experiences, she realized that her knowledge of many spell formulas was still too rudimentary. After all, middle school was just a small place, and the resources and secret techniques available there were quite limited. Now at Yuanting, there was so much more to learn and catch up on.