I really just want to hang out in the magic world.

"But if this is true, it would be even more dangerous not to participate." Ruan Xiaozhe knew this very well.

After getting into trouble, you should pretend nothing happened and continue to act normally.

If you show your true colors, you will be discovered faster.

"Okay, I'll go wake up Yunel and Genando, and then we'll go there together." Ruan Xiaozhe nodded.

……

After Ruan Xiaozhe woke them up, the three of them walked out of the Qinglong Tower yawning.

At this moment, the sun is already high overhead.

The three of them followed the other students and walked lazily towards the Qinglong Tower school building.

"!"

From a distance, they saw a huge skull floating in front of the school's main building.

"Come on, come on! This is a rare opportunity, don't miss it! Come on, little iron heads! Welcome!" the skull shouted happily.

"...??"

Ruan Xiaozhe was full of doubts.

Looking at the situation, it doesn't look like they are catching a runaway student, but more like a lively party or celebration?

At this moment, many tents were set up in the front yard of the main building, and a group of strange people wearing priest robes were distributing food and drinks to the freshmen with smiles on their faces.

Ruan Xiaozhe also took a piece of biscuit handed to him by the priest in a daze. The biscuit was still hot and exuded an enticing aroma.

He took a bite, and the sweet jam oozed out of the crispy biscuit.

"Is this school going to close down? The sun is rising from the west." Ruan Xiaozhe looked confused.

The principal immediately began to explain: "Today is a pleasant weekend. Priests from various religious orders in the empire have come to visit Einlogard. Are you all very happy? Come on, applaud!"

clap clap clap-

The freshmen were puzzled but still clapped their hands. The priests also smiled and nodded in greeting.

"Thank you, respected Principal Os Gonadartes."

"Not only do you work hard to teach the young magicians of the empire, but you also allow and help us hold this event. I am really grateful."

"Haha, it's nothing, I'm happy to do it. Please be sure to convey to His Majesty the Emperor that I need more funds to explore and study ancient magic..." said Principal Skeleton happily.

"Well, we will do our best." The priests were a little embarrassed by the Skeleton Principal's straightforward request.

However, Ruan Xiaozhe felt a sense of familiarity in this scene.

"It seems that no matter which world they are in, professors cannot live without funding."

No matter how powerful a professor is, he has to humble himself when he needs research funding.

It seems that no matter how powerful Principal Skeleton is, he cannot be tough in front of the emperor who controls the funds.

The priests addressed the assembled students:

"Future great magicians, we are honored to meet you today. We are humble priests representing the major religious orders of the Empire, and we hope to introduce our orders to you today."

"Their magic power is so strong." At this moment, Ruan Xiaozhe was shocked when he felt the powerful magic power surging from the priests. This was not at the same level as the freshmen.

And there is a sacred aura in the magic of the priests.

"Amazing, right?"

"!"

Ruan Xiaozhe was startled. It turned out that Principal Skeleton had appeared beside him silently without him noticing.

"It's understandable. After all, the magic power of the priests is called divine power, which is indeed special." Principal Skeleton explained.

"Yes, although I have heard of it, this is the first time I see it with my own eyes." Ruan Xiaozhe looked at the priests and nodded.

"Sure enough, you can sense the magic power of the priests." The principal suddenly made an intriguing sound.

"Damn it." Ruan Xiaozhe realized that he had been tricked by the principal.

"Why hide it? If you have talent, you should show it. How many people here do you think can sense magic as accurately as you?" The Skeleton Principal didn't seem to understand.

A magician should show off his abilities, attract investment from nobles, and research more advanced magic, but Ruan Xiaozhe's approach is clearly contrary to this.

"If I say it's because I don't want to offend you, will I be beaten to death?" Ruan Xiaozhe suppressed the complaints in his heart.

His goal is to graduate well and make connections, not to explore the truth of magic with the Skeleton Headmaster...

You know, 99% of the people in this academy are crazy...

But Ruan Xiaozhe obviously can't tell the truth now.

"I think there are people who are better than me in school, so I should be more humble," Ruan Xiaozhe replied.

"Wrong! From now on, you should show off your talents to every student you meet."

"Is this... crazy?" Ruan Xiaozhe shouted in his heart.

If Ruan Xiaozhe did as Principal Skeleton said, he would probably lose all his friends within a day, with only Ganando left.

Fortunately, the principal didn't seem interested in what Ruan Xiaozhe was thinking at the moment and continued to change the subject:

"Maybe it's because the Vodanazi family doesn't believe in gods, so you haven't had much contact with priests."

"Yes, indeed."

There are many gods and religious orders in the empire, but magicians have never had much to do with things like faith.

"I'm not interested in faith either. Because I'm too smart and don't need faith. Those who have faith are stupid." Principal Skeleton said in a low voice.

“…No wonder.”

Ruan Xiaozhe expressed his understanding. Although there were not many extreme examples like the Skeleton Principal, many magicians were indeed not believers like the priests.

Ruan Xiaozhe's father, the head of the Vodana family, once said at the dinner table:

"Divine power is just a kind of magic power, but its nature has changed due to the collective belief of many ignorant people."

"So-called holy magic is, after all, a branch of magic. It's just ordinary magic. I don't understand why it's called holy magic."

"So, Dad, how about studying holy magic?"

"If you want to waste your time, that's a good idea. Holy magic is nothing but nonsense from believers compared to real magic based on formulas and theories."

The head of the Vodanaz family said this to Ruan Xiaozhe.

……

"It seems that I must not reveal that I am from the Vodanazi family in front of the priest."

The recollection ended and Ruan Xiaozhe nodded.

Even the kindest priest would get angry when hearing what his father said.

"Vodanaz may have the same idea as me. The cult is so boring that they actually hold this kind of event." Principal Skeleton muttered to himself on the side.

Principal Skeleton seemed to need someone to complain to, and kept nagging in Ruan Xiaozhe's ear.

Ruan Xiaozhe listened quietly for a while, then said, "Mr. Principal."

"what's up?"

"Do you have any religious orders you would recommend?"

……

The Skeleton Principal looked at Ruan Xiaozhe with an incredible expression.

"What did you recommend? The religious orders?" Principal Skeleton turned his ear towards Ruan Xiaozhe, thinking he had heard wrongly.