All-around teacher at the magic academy

In the afternoon, Rhine left home early, deciding to scout out the location of the gathering ahead of time.

He wanted to have a general understanding of the surrounding environment before the party started, so that he could be more relaxed afterward.

After deciding to attend this class reunion, Rhine got busy.

He returned home and rummaged through drawers and cabinets looking for his old documents.

He took out all those dusty notebooks, photo albums, and address books and examined them carefully.

He tried his best to record the name, appearance, personality and hobbies of each classmate, for fear of encountering the embarrassing situation of not being able to remember their names at the party.

Rhine knew that although this information could not fully cover every student, he thought it was enough.

After all, he might not need to actively strike up conversations with unfamiliar faces.

He also learned the name of the classmate he had bumped into earlier: Koby.

At the time, Kebt specifically mentioned that he had ranked ahead of Rhine in the final exam, a detail that piqued his curiosity.

He couldn't help but wonder why Koby would remember such a seemingly insignificant ranking.

Out of curiosity, Rhine decided to check his past exam records. He looked through his previous exam scores and discovered something quite interesting.

In all but the last exam, Rhine consistently ranked ahead of Koby, and they were always right next to each other, separated by only one place.

This discovery surprised Rhine, who had never noticed such a coincidence before.

He began to understand why Koby cared so much about his ranking in the final exam. After all, such a change in ranking was undoubtedly a memorable turning point and a painful experience for Koby, who had always been right behind him.

Rhine imagined that if he had stayed close behind a classmate, he would also vividly remember the moment he overtook that classmate.

He began to sympathize with Koby, because for Koby, this ranking might not just be a number, but a sign of his progress.

However, Lineker is certain that he did not intentionally maintain this ranking; it was entirely accidental.

It could even be said that the original Rhine may not have noticed this interesting coincidence.

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Rhine wandered around the hotel for a long time, gaining a deeper understanding of the surrounding environment.

This hotel is located in a bustling area of ​​the city center, with excellent transportation links in all directions. Both bus stops and train exits are within walking distance.

The area was bustling with people, including office workers, couples shopping, and residents, making it a lively place.

He stood in front of the hotel, looking up at the luxuriously decorated building.

The hotel’s porch is adorned with exquisite chandeliers, and two neatly trimmed potted plants are placed at the entrance, giving the entire building an air of sophistication and elegance.

Rhine involuntarily swallowed, feeling both anticipation and nervousness.

He subconsciously touched his pocket, feeling the wallet inside.

Rhine began to assess whether he had enough money to spend in such a place. In his memory, whether in his past life or in this one, he had never enjoyed such a luxurious dining experience.

Tonight, he will step into a completely new field, a completely new experience for him.

Following the waiter's gestures, Rhine walked through the ornately decorated corridor and arrived at a private room inside the hotel.

He gently pushed open the door, and the scene before him filled him with both warmth and a touch of anticipation.

Two classmates were already seated in the private room. One was Koby, whom he had met by chance before, and the other was Boone, the class monitor, a person who was adept at handling interpersonal relationships.

"It's Rein." As soon as Koby saw Rein at the door, his face lit up with surprise, and his voice was filled with genuine joy.

"Boone, Koby, you're here so early." Rhine greeted the two with a smile, trying to make his tone sound relaxed and natural.

“We just arrived recently.” Boone nodded gently, a hint of approval in his eyes, seemingly impressed that Rhine remembered his name.

Koby was unusually excited; he hadn't expected Rhine to remember his name.

This feeling of being valued and recognized is an indescribable joy for him.

His face beamed with a radiant smile, as if he had received a precious gift.

Kebette deliberately chose to sit next to Rhine, and he excitedly began to chat with Rhine, one topic after another, as if they had endless things to talk about.

Rhine listened with a smile, but Koby's enthusiasm overwhelmed him, and the constant noise around him made him feel a bit noisy.

"Drink some water."

Rhine took the opportunity to hand Koby a glass of water, hoping it would give him a moment to pause and give his ears a short rest.

Koby took the glass of water, took a quick sip, and then continued his conversation as if the sip of water had been just a brief interlude.

As time went on, more and more people gradually entered the private room.

Some faces looked familiar to Rhine; they were classmates he had interacted with at school. Others, however, seemed unfamiliar, and Rhine had almost no recollection of them.

But whether you know them or not, these people all have one thing in common—they are all ordinary.

This "ordinary" is not meant in a derogatory sense, but rather refers to it in relation to Rhine's original expectations.

He had originally thought that he would meet some people of unusual status at this party, such as children from noble families.

But upon further reflection, he understood the reasoning behind it.

Children of noble families usually have a more prestigious educational background and often attend specialized elite schools. How could they possibly attend such an ordinary college?