All-around teacher at the magic academy

Looking back, Arthur remembered that he had forced Rhine to go to school.

He always felt that as the older brother, he had a responsibility to take good care of Rhine and provide him with a good living environment.

However, he is now beginning to wonder if he has been meddling too much in Rhine's affairs.

He didn't know what Rhine wanted; he just gave him what he thought was good and did his best to provide for him.

However, he never considered what Rhine truly wanted or truly liked.

"Rhine, what are your plans for the future? Have you thought about going out for a while?"

Arthur asked softly, his tone revealing concern and expectation for Rhine. He had saved some money during this time, not much, but if there was anywhere Rhine wanted to go, he was willing to do everything he could to fulfill his wish.

Rhine, who was munching on bread, paused when he heard Arthur's words. He put down his bread, lowered his head, and looked away, unsure of what to say.

Arthur's suggestion surprised him and left him somewhat bewildered.

“I’ve heard that graduates like you want to go out and see the world,” Arthur continued, trying to get Rhine to express his own thoughts.

"The pressure of studying for a long time is indeed very high. It's time to take a break. Relax and you might be more motivated to face the future when you come back."

After a moment of silence, Rhine finally spoke, "No, I don't want to go out. I just want to stay at home, for a while."

"I'll consider finding a job later," he added, as a way of giving Arthur an explanation.

Rhine knew in his heart that he couldn't leave yet. He wasn't very familiar with this world, nor did he know anyone there. Staying by Arthur's side was undoubtedly the safest and most secure option.

He needs time to adapt to this new environment and to understand the rules and magic of this world.

He can't go out to work right away. He needs time to learn magic and improve his abilities.

If he goes out to work, he might not have enough time to focus on learning magic.

Although he felt terrible for Arthur, he had no other choice. Arthur was all he had left; Arthur was his only support.

He could only continue to be a "bloodsucker" for the time being, growing up simply under Arthur's protection.

Upon hearing Rhine's answer, Arthur hesitated for a moment, but ultimately said nothing.

He respected Line's choice and understood his difficulties. If Line likes it this way, then so be it for now.

He believed that Rhine had his own ideas and plans, and that he would make the decision that was best for him.

"I've finished eating, and I still have to go to work."

Arthur got up to leave; his time was precious, and he couldn't waste too much time on eating.

"After you finish eating, tidy up a bit," he instructed. This was their long-standing habit—Arthur cooked, and Rhine cleaned up the dishes.

Watching Arthur leave, Rhine felt like a balloon being released, relaxed and free.

He took a deep breath, savoring this rare moment of tranquility. Now, this space belonged to him alone, and he could do whatever he wanted.

He washed and dried all the tableware he had used, and then neatly put them back in their original places.

After finishing the chores, he began preparing to leave. Although he possessed Rhine's memories, those memories felt like someone else's story, lacking a sense of reality.

He needs to experience and explore things firsthand in order to better integrate into this world.

Although he had already graduated, the college gates remained open to him. He navigated the campus with practiced ease and arrived at his destination—the library.

His goal was simple: to find information about magic in the library.

Whether magic exists in this world has always been a mystery to him. Although this academy is just an ordinary institution, he believes that if magic truly exists in this world, then it must be recorded in the vast sea of ​​books.

Rhine's footsteps echoed in the quiet of the library, his gaze sweeping quickly across the bookshelves, trying to imprint the name of each book in his memory.

The bookshelves are filled with a wide variety of books, from thick academic works to thin novels, each quietly telling its own story.

However, Rhine's target was not these ordinary books; he was looking for wisdom that transcended the ordinary, the secrets of magic.

As time went on, Rhine grew increasingly anxious. He noticed that most of the books were about natural science, history, or literature; the word "magic" seemed taboo and was never mentioned. His gaze wandered among the bookshelves, but he couldn't find a single clue.

Realizing that such a blind search might be fruitless, Rhine stopped.

He hesitated for a moment, then finally decided to ask the library administrator for help. He walked to the service desk and saw the administrator busy organizing documents.

The administrator looked up and saw Rhine, his brow furrowing slightly, clearly annoyed at being disturbed. He asked, "Is there something you need?"

Rhine was a little nervous, but he still mustered up his courage and asked, "Excuse me, do you have any books about magic here?"

Upon hearing Rhine's question, a hint of doubt flashed in the administrator's eyes. He looked Rhine up and down a few times, seemingly assessing his sincerity.

After a brief silence, the administrator nodded and said simply, "Follow me."

Rhine followed closely behind the librarian, passing through rows of bookshelves, and into the depths of the library.

The light here is dimmer than outside, and the air is filled with an ancient atmosphere.

In an inconspicuous corner, the caretaker stopped and pointed to a standalone bookshelf, saying, "This is it."

"Thank you very much. Um, if it's convenient for you, do you have any books you would recommend? I know almost nothing about magic."

Rhine asked with anticipation, his voice tinged with awe.

The administrator pondered for a moment, then pulled out a rather old-looking book from the bookshelf and handed it to Rhine, saying, "Take this book, 'Basic Theory of Magic,' it's for beginners and can help you build a basic understanding of magic."

“Thank you very much,” Rhine said gratefully as he took the book.

His fingers gently brushed across the book cover, feeling its slightly rough texture.

He couldn't wait to find a quiet corner, sit down, and begin reading the book.

His heart was filled with excitement and curiosity, and he longed to enter the magical world he was about to explore. He wanted to learn every detail of this mysterious realm as soon as possible.

The book in his hands seemed to contain endless knowledge, and as Rhine held it, his hands began to tremble.

His heart was pounding in his chest; the tension and excitement he felt even surpassed his first experience with love.

His eyes were fixed on the pages of the book, as if he were looking at a stunningly beautiful woman lying before him, his eyes gleaming with longing.