"Thank you for your appreciation, but I think I've made myself clear."
Regarding the olive branch extended by Solo-Flame, Jia Na still chose to refuse.
Seeing this, Suoluo, who had originally meant well, saw that the other party refused so decisively and didn't dare to bring it up again. He just gave an awkward smile, and then handed an envelope-like object to Jia Na.
"Since Miss Jia Na is unwilling, then forget it... But, would you do me the honor of attending this invitation?"
Seeing the envelope handed over by the other party, Jia Na, who had thought it was a dance invitation, instinctively wanted to refuse.
However, when she saw the swan-shaped emblem icon in the center of the envelope, Jia Na's eyes couldn't help but light up slightly, and she immediately accepted the envelope.
"This is the official invitation from the Bai Wu Xie Club. I hope Miss Jia Na can accept it."
The Bai Wu Xie Club is a Wizard club with a history of nearly thirty years. It was jointly established by several third-level apprentices from the White Coral Academy, and its purpose was to share information, share resources, and help each other.
As one of the founders was promoted to a Formal Wizard, the originally obscure Bai Wu Xie Club suddenly gained popularity. As more and more apprentices applied to join the club, the threshold for joining also became higher and higher.
Finally, the membership rules of the Bai Wu Xie Club evolved into a member invitation system, and the members who joined were mostly Wizard Apprentices with backgrounds or excellent talent.
Up to now, there are only a little over fifty official members in the Bai Wu Xie Club, including many Formal Wizards and elite talents from all walks of life in Turin.
"Thank you for the invitation, Senior Solo. I'll accept this."
The diligent efforts on ordinary days are not as good as a single resource leaked from the hands of a top apprentice.
Even though Jia Na knew that, besides Suoluo's stated reason of wanting to repay Jia Na for her "life-saving grace" for this gift of resources, the goodwill revealed in his expression naturally did not escape Jia Na's eyes.
Although she felt a bit uncomfortable, it didn't prevent Jia Na from continuing to make good use of this goodwill to maximize her benefits.
"The gathering is tomorrow night at seven o'clock, at the Emerald Feather String Tavern... Do you need me to pick you up beforehand?"
"No need, I happen to have an Ancient Magic History evening class tomorrow. I'll go directly after class."
"Alright then, if there's nothing else, I'll be going now. See you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow, Senior Solo."
With Solo-Flame's departure, the few male apprentices who had originally wanted to strike up a conversation with Jia Na were momentarily unsure.
After all, no matter how beautiful a rose is, one must be careful about who they choose. Otherwise, offending Solo-Flame simply out of lust for beauty is not something these ordinary apprentices could afford.
"What are you still looking at? Hurry up and leave..."
"But... I still have a few words I want to say to Miss Jia Na."
Seeing his companion so lacking in perception, the apprentice who had originally just intended to help boost morale couldn't help but sigh.
"Miss Jia Na is easy to talk to, but that doesn't mean others are just as easy to talk to... Could it be that you also want to be locked in the restroom like Jack?"
Hearing the words of his companion beside him, the male apprentice who had originally wanted to give it a try suddenly felt as if cold water had been poured on him, extinguishing all his passion.
...
Jack-Mai, just like himself, was one of Miss Jia Na's fervent admirers.
Just because he confessed publicly, he was stuffed into the restroom and severely beaten by a few more extreme admirers, even losing a front tooth.
Thinking of this, the male apprentice, who had regained his composure, silently clutched the envelope in his hand, let out a long sigh, slumped his shoulders, and quickly left the classroom with his companion.
...
"It saves me the trouble of refusing."
Watching the two apprentices who had been staring at her since the class began quickly leave the classroom, Jia Na was quite happy to see it happen for a moment.
"This is good too, it's a good time to have some peace and quiet... and it also avoids the recurrence of campus violence."
Being suddenly confessed to, and then the confessor being beaten up privately, were things Jia Na hadn't expected at the time.
However, when Jia Na thought carefully about the age of the surrounding apprentices, she was relieved.
After this spring, Jia Na will officially turn 15. And Solo-Flame, who looks much taller, is only just 21 this year.
Not to mention, that group of apprentices of the same age, who unlike Jia Na hadn't lived twenty-eight more years in their previous life, were naturally prone to restlessness under the influence of hormones.
"There's also an Elvish general course this afternoon. I have to hurry up and finish eating and rush back to the classroom."
Looking at the ticking mechanical clock on the classroom wall, Jia Na, who had been delayed for quite some time, also quickly left the classroom and walked towards the apprentice cafeteria.
...
The next day, exactly six o'clock in the afternoon.
"Alright, that's all for today's Ancient Magic History class. Class dismissed."
"Goodbye, Professor Wuta."
Watching the white-haired Wuta Wizard leave the classroom holding a heavy textbook, the classroom, which had been extremely quiet, suddenly became lively.
"There's actually a pop quiz next week? Professor Wuta is too strict."
Looking at Jia Na who was skillfully tidying up her notes next to her, Vivian's eyes couldn't help but light up.
"Jia Na, can you lend me your notes?"
"Yes, it's one credit per day to look at, and you can't lend it to others."
"Deal!"
The two, who had completed many transactions before, quickly reached an agreement. Upon receiving the notebook filled with key points handed over by Jia Na, Vivian's face, which had been clouded with worry because of the exam, suddenly cleared up.
"Oh right, why did you change into a white wizard robe today? What, have you finally figured it out and know how to dress up?"
Looking at the white, short, cape-style wizard robe made of silk, which felt smooth and had a slight cut, that Jia Na was wearing, Vivian's expression was slightly surprised.
"There's a gathering later, so I need to dress a bit more decently."
"You call this decent?"
Although compared to the wizard robes uniformly issued by the academy, the one Jia Na was wearing was indeed an improvement.
However, compared to the gorgeous ice-blue enchanted apprentice wizard robe that Vivian was wearing, Jia Na's attire did not match her appearance at all.
"How about I lend you some money... or just give you a wizard robe?"
Jia Na's action of tidying her books suddenly stopped. She turned her head and looked at Vivian, who knew she had said the wrong thing and avoided her gaze. Jia Na's expression was indescribably calm.
"Vivian, I've said that we are both Wizards and friends..."
"I know, I know, Wizards must abide by the principle of equivalent exchange, and you don't want to take advantage of me... My mistake, noble Wizard of high moral character."
"Don't let it happen again."
Phew—
Watching Jia Na continue to lower her head and tidy her books, Vivian's expression suddenly relaxed.
"What a rigid person..."
"If other apprentices heard they could get an enchanted robe for free, I don't know how excited they would be..."
"Just like those apprentices who like to fawn over me..."
Vivian, who was muttering to herself, paused her expression when she said the last sentence, which had originally been directed at Jia Na.
"Of course, this is also her most rare quality..."