svetikya Chapter 496 Luo Qixi, who has a psychological trauma related to mature men
Chapter 496 Luo Qixi, who has a psychological trauma related to mature men
Chapter 496 Luo Qixi, who has a psychological trauma related to mature men
In the year 407 of the Ankylon calendar, at Lanoa Magic University, in the dormitory of first-year girls.
"Luo Qixi, what's wrong?"
The demon girl was woken up by someone pushing her. As soon as she opened her eyes, her roommate, Lanleta, was standing next to her.
"What? What happened?"
Luo Qixi looked at her tall roommate, who seemed a little sleepy.
"Didn't you notice you were sweating profusely? If you're sick, just take a sick leave."
"Uh, it's nothing, I just had a nightmare."
Luo Qixi touched her forehead and found that her hands were indeed a little wet, so she quickly replied.
"What kind of nightmare could make you feel this bad?"
Lanleta was a little curious and asked.
"It's something from the past."
The demon girl was unwilling to say more.
"Alright then, it's getting a bit late. If you don't want to miss breakfast or be late for class, you'd better hurry up and wash up. I'll be going now."
Seeing that she was alright, Lanleta didn't say anything more. After giving her a reminder, he left the dormitory directly.
"Splash..."
Loki used her water ball magic to fill a wooden basin with water and began washing her face.
I wonder how Captain Harkendru, Blaze, and Notobala are doing now. Have they become A-rank adventurers, famous throughout the Demon Continent...?
Thinking this way didn't stop her from quickly washing up. After changing her clothes and putting on her shoes, the girl quickly ran out of the dormitory building. Underneath her swaying skirt, however, were pure white underwear.
My name is Loki Migludia. Before I turned 17, I was certain that I was in control of my own life.
But when I was seventeen, I met a terrifying silver-haired man, and my life changed; it was no longer in my own hands...
"Please give me the cheapest whole-wheat bread!"
She ran to the cafeteria and bought two pieces of coarse wheat bread. After quickly eating one piece and drinking the water she had conjured with water magic, the demon girl hurried back to the classroom. She planned to have the remaining piece of bread for lunch.
[A terrifying man named Orstide saved my companions in a moment of crisis when I was seventeen, but afterwards, he made all sorts of unreasonable demands on me. First, he demanded that I leave my original adventurer party and go to the continent of Milis...]
Just as I was about to settle down in Milis City, the capital of the Holy Kingdom of Milis on the continent of Milis, I was suddenly told to go to the Central Continent, that I should go and find my teacher...
Although I was happy to see Professor Bradikand in the Kingdom of Asura, the feeling of being chased around made me very uncomfortable...
The demon girl went up to the school building.
I don't know if the other person is a bad person, because they sometimes suddenly appear to help me when I encounter difficulties.
But every time he helps me, he will order me around in a commanding tone, telling me what to do.
The most recent instruction was given more than six months ago, when the person required me to enroll in La Noah Magic University this March.
During my journey to enroll in school, I also gave a good beating to a scumbag adventurer who was after my tuition fees...
The demon girl entered the classroom
Today, I dreamt about things from the past. I wonder if that terrifying creature will suddenly appear and demand that I do something again.
"You're pretty fast."
"Am I late?"
"No, the teacher hasn't arrived yet."
After greeting Lanleta, who sat next to her at the next table, Loki sat down in her seat.
Although I came to study at Lanoa Magic University on the instructions of that terrifying silver-haired man named Orstide.
But in fact, the demon girl also had the idea of coming here to further her studies in magic.
One reason is that she is interested in magic, especially water magic.
Another reason was that she wanted to be able to say "no" to that guy named Alsterd in the future.
They say things like, "I should be in charge of my own life."
Of course, Luo Qixi knew this was difficult.
She knew this when Captain Harkendru tried to keep her there, and he, along with Blaze and Nocbara, were fully armed and faced off against the silver-haired man from Alsterd, only to be easily defeated.
Therefore, Luo Qixi is studying hard, wanting to master the power to change her life from being arbitrarily controlled by others.
Good morning, everyone!
Ms. Ivy was still as kind to her students as ever, greeting them as soon as she entered the classroom.
"Good morning, Ms. Ivyas."
Like the other students, Luo Qixi greeted Aivias and then took out her textbook, which was full of notes, to prepare for class.
"Before class today, the teacher will introduce a new student to everyone."
Ivy's words caused the students in the class to whisper among themselves.
Will a transfer student be able to keep up with the course at this time?
[Perhaps he's just someone who came to the magic university to laze around and waste his days.]
As Luo Qixi thought this, she couldn't help but look at Lanleta beside her.
Lanleta noticed her gaze and glared at her, seemingly sensing the girl's opinion of her.
But you can't blame Luo Qixi for that; after all, the other person is just such a lazy person.
"Broly, come in."
Ivyas called out, and a petite figure walked in through the doorway.
Unlike what I expected—a rich person or aristocratic guy who came to loaf around—it was a boy who came in. He was dressed in simple clothes and didn't seem to have much money or come from an aristocratic family.
Of course, my first impression of this transfer student was that he was small. To tell you how small, he was about the same size as that young master Jia Feng.
"Broly is a halfling. Although he's young, don't underestimate him. This kid was specially recruited by our university."
Ivyas's introduction of the boy surprised Loki. Lanoa Magic University does have special admissions programs, but the requirements for these programs are extremely stringent. Applicants must either have a very special background or possess exceptional talent.
"Broly possesses a very special familiar summoning magic. The familiars he summons can exist almost permanently unless destroyed by external forces, without the summoner needing to continuously expend magic power to maintain their existence..."
Under Ivyas's questioning, the boy agreed to show off his skills in front of the class, and he quickly summoned a water elemental the size of a slime.
"Everyone, take a look at this water elemental. Can you tell the difference between it and wild monsters?"
The water element was passed around and ended up in Luo Qixi's hands. Luo Qixi was certain that she couldn't tell the difference between this familiar and a wild monster.
"This is a composite technique that combines magic circles and summoning magic."
Although Ivyas hadn't yet figured out how this permanent familiar summoning magic worked, she knew it involved the use of magic circles, and she used this to inspire her students' enthusiasm for learning about magic circles.
Before classes actually start, she also has to arrange the placement of the transfer students.
"Broly is rather short, so he can sit in the front row. Lanletta, you're taller, so you can sit in the back."
"How could this be?"
Lanleta complained a little, but still gave up her spot.
"Hello, my name is Broly."
"Ah, I am Lokishi Migrudia."
Luo Qixi hadn't expected the boy to greet her first, so she was a little slow to react after being greeted. When she finally realized what was happening, she introduced herself in a flustered manner.
"Nice to meet you."
"Uh, I'm a demon."
Luo Qixi offered a suggestion: rather than being alienated after their demonic identity is revealed, it's better to make it clear from the beginning so that the other party won't get close to you.
"I know, you are a member of the Migludian tribe."
Broly nodded and extended his hand.
"Huh?!"
I was a little surprised that this halfling boy knew I was a demon and even greeted me, which made me feel a bit more favorably toward him.
However, herd mentality is terrible. Some students in the class were actually fine before they knew I was a demon.
But once they find out, they will isolate me due to the public's prejudice against demons. There must be some classmates who didn't mind being friends with me, a demon, before.
I think it won't be long before the boy, influenced by the outside world, becomes like these people.
"Why shouldn't we get too close to Luo Qixi? Is it just because she's a demon?"
Sure enough, some students approached Broly afterward, telling the boy to stay away from me, and I happened to run into them when I came back from relieving myself.
"Yes, because she's a demon."
I thought the boy would listen to the advice of his classmates and distance himself from me, a demon, but I never expected...
"So, why shouldn't we get too close to Luo Qixi just because she's a demon?"
"Because demons harm people without reason; they are evil beings."
"Is this something you've witnessed, or something you've actually been hurt by?"
"That's all we've heard. Some stories say that demons not only kill people, but they also eat them."
"I know, it's a legend from the Spelud race among the demons, but Loki is a Migrudian, so what does she have to do with the Spelud race?"
"What's the difference? Aren't they all demons?"
The students who came to persuade him looked puzzled.
"Do you think there's a difference between the nobles of the Kingdom of Asra and the believers of the Holy Kingdom of Milis?"
Some of the students were stumped by the question.
The nobles of the Kingdom of Asura are mostly arrogant, and the devout believers of the Holy Kingdom of Milis are always spouting nonsense about the great Milis. In class, they're all like me—not very likeable guys.
"Let me ask you again, among the orcs, are there significant differences between the cat-people and the dog-people?"
The orc student who was asked thought for a moment and then nodded: "In terms of personality, it's quite different."
"That explains it. Humans and beastmen are so different from each other, so why do people think all demons are the same?"
"What are the Migrudians like?"
"They are a small tribe living in the remote eastern part of the Lycaris region of the Demon Continent. They make their living by hunting giant turtles, and the giant turtles are..."
Broly seemed to know a lot about the Migrudians. His students, who had come to persuade him, were instead drawn in by his explanation of the Migrudians' customs and traditions.
"What about the Spelud tribe? Do they really eat people?"
"Don't eat them. The truth is, it's a curse. That race carries a curse that terrifies people."
Driven by fear, various rumors arose, including cannibalism, and this was also the prevailing rumor on the Demon Continent.
"Wait, how do you know all this?"
"Because I have been to the Demon Continent and met the Spelud people."
"Are you bragging?"
"I also know a lot about other continents. If you don't believe me, you can ask some of the things you know."
Broly possessed a erudition that belied his youthful appearance, and his classmates from all over the world quickly came to trust him because he accurately predicted some things.
Therefore, I, who was initially disliked by others because of my demon identity, gradually found that the attitudes of my classmates towards me were changing...
Although I didn't say it, I felt a surge of gratitude towards my new deskmate, Broly.
"Broly, you're not that old, how do you know so much?"
[Once, out of curiosity, I asked him about it, and he replied that he was a time traveler and that he would marry me someday.]
"If you don't want to talk about it, you don't have to joke with me like that."
Luo Qixi was a little angry, feeling that the boy was playing her for a fool.
"Okay, actually I learned this knowledge from the library maze..."
"In the Demon Continent, near the Evil Spirit Forest, there is a very special library labyrinth. There is a labyrinth master with a special magic eye, who is not only a slime but also a demon king."
The other party had recorded a large number of books in that maze and did not mind outsiders entering to consult the information, provided that those who entered were willing to respect the books and knowledge.
That's what the boy told me, which surprised me quite a bit.
"There are actually places like that?!"
I'm more inclined to believe this explanation than the time loop theory.
"Of course."
Broly nodded; he was indeed telling the truth, but only about the library maze.
Much of his knowledge about local customs and traditions actually came from the introductions given to him by Zhou Muren Shen when he was Zhou Muren Shen's guide.
Otherwise, Broly wouldn't have known so much about certain secrets, such as the curse of the Spelud.
"Broly, may I ask you about summoning magic?"
A month after the boy transferred to the class, I took the initiative to ask him to teach me summoning magic. Not for any other reason, but simply because I felt that his summoning magic was a kind of magic that I often needed because I couldn't find adventurer teammates.
After all, water elementals, once summoned, no longer require mana to maintain, making them excellent front-line tanks. While they might not be as capable of protecting me as true adventurer companions, they are still a good option for a back-line mage like me, compared to having no companions at all.
"Of course that's fine."
Broly agreed without any conditions, which made me even more grateful to the child. Under his patient guidance, I quickly mastered water elemental summoning, and at the same time, I developed some feelings for him...
Because of Orstide, in this cycle, Loki seems to have some psychological trauma towards mature, tall men, but she feels attracted to young halfling boys.
No, no, don't forget what that terrifying guy said: before 407 years ago, I cannot have any emotional entanglements with anyone else.
The most important thing right now is to make money, buy materials for practicing magic, and also save up for next year's tuition.
With this in mind, the demon girl went to the Adventurers' Guild in Sharia on her day off, intending to earn money as a part-time adventurer.
Unsurprisingly, her appearance made it difficult for her to find suitable teammates.
Just as Luo Qixi was preparing to find a job that didn't require teammates but also didn't pay much, she heard a surprised voice beside her: "Luo Qixi, what are you doing here?"
Following the sound, Loki saw a boy dressed as an adventurer and asked in surprise, "Broly, what are you doing here?"
(End of this chapter)