The hero's gender is yet to be determined after rebirth.

It was a scrap of paper with the words "Forty-Two Chapters Sutra" written on it in cursive script. Of course, to outsiders in this world, it was just childish scribbles.

"Hmph, the Forty-Two Chapters Sutra! We'll use it for our hide-and-seek game later!"

An hour later, when Lorenwei, the leader of the children, and a group of children successfully found the treasure and arrived at the treasure's location, they discovered that the book of the Forty-Two Chapters they had worked so hard to create was being chewed by a sheep.

"Wow! It's the sheep your dad just bought!" one of the children recognized it.

"Damn it!" Lorenwei forcefully pulled the notebook out.

It took a lot of effort to finally pull it out, but the cover of the notebook was already damaged. The character for "chapter" was torn, and the character for "stand" was missing.

"You dead sheep, how dare you break the chapter!" Lorenwei's blue hair bristled.

"Baa~~~~~" The sheep looked completely unconcerned and bleated a few times, as if to say: What can you do to a sheep?

Sensing the king's murderous intent, the surrounding children instinctively took three steps back.

evening.

On the table.

“By the way, Jason, where is the leatherworker’s shop in town?” Aisser asked.

"It's right next to the blacksmith's shop. By the way, has anyone seen the sheep we just bought? Did it run away?" Jason took a spoonful of the broth and tasted it. "Hey, honey, your soup is really delicious today, and the meat is especially tender. What kind of meat is this?"

Chapter 048 Lorenwei Begins to Assess Talent!

Cromwell returned to the viewing platform with his head held high amidst the admiring gazes of the crowd.

His men all had the same appearance, and their swaggering walk made them seem unrecognizable to anyone.

"Hey, I feel like I've seen that walking style before." One of the examinees in Lorenwei's group scratched his head. "Wasn't there a blue-haired guy who walked like that before?"

The teacher of that group of candidates nodded: "Yes, that's right. Cromwell is really cunning. It seems they sent an undercover agent here a long time ago."

Cromwell returned to his seat on the viewing platform. He was slightly taken aback when he didn't see Lorenwei, but he didn't mind. He smiled and cupped his hands to Bordonna, saying, "Headmistress, it's your turn to send someone."

“…” Bordonna remained silent for a moment. She was waiting for Aisser, believing that she would not let her down.

Cromwell was in no hurry, enjoying the glory of his inevitable victory. He glanced at Kurara beside him and said, "If you want to pour me tea or wine now, that's not impossible."

Kurara said coldly, "Don't even think about it!"

Cromwell sneered, "However, you want to serve tea and wine to this supreme genius with six ninth-tier skills? Heh... you're not worthy!"

"Asshole guy!"

"Stinking rogue!"

Kurala was about to draw her sword when Meilan grabbed a glass of juice, ready to throw it at her.

"Oh? She's not worthy? Perhaps you're the one who's not worthy of being called the supreme genius?!" Aisser's voice rang out.

This time, she spoke with the magical control of the wind element; her voice wasn't loud, but it carried throughout the entire area.

There was a sudden burst of discussion and confusion both on and off the field.

Is this considered being stubborn?

Many people felt that what the female hero said was unfounded.

Or perhaps Cromwell's character was flawed; a guy who comes to cause trouble, no matter how talented, is not worthy of respect.

No matter how she tries to explain, everyone will think she's just making excuses. After all, six ninth-tier S-level talents are there for all to see; denying it solely based on character is far-fetched.

"Please enlighten me, hero." Cromwell exercised great restraint, avoiding direct confrontation with Ethers.

"Since you've openly challenged all the examinees, are you just trying to cause trouble?" Aisser questioned bluntly.

Cromwell didn't mince words and nodded, "That's right."

The entire audience erupted in uproar. Although many had suspected this possibility, admitting it so openly was tantamount to blatantly contradicting themselves.

Unfortunately, this slap in the face is unavoidable! Unless the academy produces another exceptionally talented examinee, it won't be able to regain its dignity.

"I'll help you save face," Aisser said, glancing at Bordonna and pulling Lorenwei forward. "Unfortunately, my child is here today, so you'll be disappointed."

"Her?" Cromwell chuckled. "Then I look forward to seeing what the hero's daughter can do."

Although Cromwell was young, he was very experienced. He glanced at Lorenwei and could tell that she was uneasy.

This girl herself doesn't realize that at best she'll only get one or two ninth-tier S-rank ratings. Could she possibly achieve six ninth-tier stats like me?

Even if it were me, I would be invincible! Cromwell confidently returned to his seat.

The head of student affairs glanced at the school principal and announced loudly, "The last person in the bet is Lorenwei from the school!"

Lorenwei walked off the stage with a little trepidation.

“Relax, I believe you will win.” Kurara stepped forward, offering these encouraging words before whispering, “My carriage is far to the east of the Wall of Sighs, just in case you get embarrassed later…”

Meilan came over and pulled Lorenwei along, saying, "If he dares to come over here shamelessly after he wins, we'll dump the pot and cup on his head!"

Lorenwei: "...Thank you for your encouragement."

As Lorenwei stepped down from the viewing platform, the crowd automatically parted to make way for her, without needing any order maintenance. Some teachers even removed their hats in respect.

"This child is really brave. He knew there was no chance of winning, but he still dared to go for it."

"I never imagined she was so much stronger than she appears!"

"Because the cardinal's mother required her to do so."

"The daughter of a hero has too much to bear..."

"Come on, the way you guys are talking makes it sound like I'm going to my execution!" Lorenwei was furious.

Passing by the Wall of Sighs, Lorenwei was about to let out a sigh. This was a gamble with no real basis; how dare her mother push her up there based on just two cryptic statements?

But... I will never back down!

Lorenwei's gaze suddenly sharpened. She patted her face with her small hands, encouraging herself in her heart: Mu Zhe! You are a hero! In your previous life, you even defeated the Demon King. Are you afraid of this little thing today?

"So cute!" A chorus of exclamations arose from the surrounding area.

Ignoring them, Lorenwei pretended not to hear and went to make the inscription.

She rolled up her sleeves and reached into the stone lion.

"So fair and tender!"

"I'm ready!"

"I'm going to break up with my girlfriend right now!"

Lorenvi couldn't take it anymore: "That's enough!"

"Oh my, even when she's angry, she's so cute!"

"The girl is too nervous."

"Yeah, yeah."

Nobody thought highly of her; everyone just thought she was pretty.

With a dark expression, Lorenwei began to climb the green, wood-based measuring steps.

But in that moment of distraction, she, who was not used to wearing formal attire and high heels, suddenly swayed and fell forward.

"Hey! Watch out!" A chorus of exclamations erupted from both the stage and the audience.

Given Lorenwei's reaction speed, she would have stumbled, but she definitely wouldn't have fallen flat on her back, as some of her agility remained. However, this time, she didn't even need to use her reflexes.

rustling-

Green vines suddenly sprouted from the green steps, instantly transforming into a canopy-like structure that steadily supported Lorenwei.

At the same time, the green staircase suddenly "came to life," as if some joyous occasion had occurred, and a sudden burst of green light shone brightly.

Another gasp of surprise erupted from both the stage and the audience.

"Hey? What is that?"

Has anyone used wood-based magic?

"It's semi-transparent, it's a wood-type affinity protection!" A teacher immediately noticed the clue and exclaimed, "Look! It's a wood spirit!"

Sure enough, after the vines grew out, dozens of green fluorescent lights soon began to fly around Lorenwei.

Upon closer inspection, each of those green glowing wisps was actually an adorable wood sprite. Smaller than a fist, resembling a little girl, with butterfly-like wings on her back, but entirely translucent green.

A teacher specializing in wood exclaimed in astonishment, "Her arrival awakens the spirituality of the wood element, even creating a wood spirit!"

"The wood elf is very fond of her!" Another teacher, who was proficient in wood magic, couldn't believe it either.

One teacher exclaimed, "The wood elf not only liked her, but also helped her climb the steps!"

Lorenwei had already straightened up. Beneath her, the vines and leaves of the bed were numerous, intertwined, and slowly wriggling.

As a result, surrounded by wood spirits, the wooden canopy bed carried her up the nine steps.

Am I in an elevator? Lorenwei hadn't expected this to happen and was a little dazed on the wooden bed. One of her high heels had fallen off, but since she was on the bed, it didn't matter.

In just a few breaths, Lorenwei was transported to the buffer zone where the first phase was completed.

"Ah, thank you." Lorenwei was still a little dazed. She was about to get off the tent bed when she realized that she was missing one shoe.

Just then, a vine wrapped around the crystal shoe that had just fallen was slowly and carefully presented to her.

"Thank you." Lorenwei took the shoes and gently patted them on the rattan.

The vines seemed to have been praised, and danced happily. Even the leaves on the vines swayed and trembled like a puppy wagging its tail.

All the wood elves swarmed over, circling and dancing around Lorenwei, as if they were trying their best to perform and also hoping to receive praise.

Everyone in the room stared in disbelief.

This young girl, Lorenwei, not only climbed the stairs, but she also turned the elemental analysis into a stage play...

Cromwell's guards stiffened their necks and said in a dry voice, "Ninth-tier Wood Element? No, she didn't even reach that level. That doesn't count as an S-rank talent, does it?"

People around him were looking at him like he was an idiot...

Look, even the wood elves have become sycophants, and they're not even S-rank!

Do you want them to fawn over Lorenwei?