Another World: The Failed Magician

"There shouldn't be anything else for me to do now, right?"

Lu Xuan's face was full of fatigue, and his eyes were somewhat dim.

“Personally, I would love to give you a positive answer, but Congresswoman Anna saw your performance this morning and she hopes you can mentor the students at Norvis College today.”

Anna.

Lu Xuan felt that the name was very familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.

Then, a memory surfaced in his mind.

Anna, the first Archmage after the establishment of the Loca Federation, and currently the only Archmage officially recognized in the Federation.

She is not only very capable, but also performs exceptionally well in governing various localities. She was elected as a member of parliament at the young age of 26 and is also the vice president of Norvis College.

Although Novus Academy has a short history of only 19 years, its overall strength firmly holds the top position among all academies in the Loca Federation.

As for why the other party invited him, Lu Xuan could understand it. After all, judging from his performance, the other party must believe that he had the strength of a Grand Magister and wanted him to guide those students, which was understandable.

While he understood, Lu Xuan wasn't really willing to go. After all, although neither side had used their full strength in their fight with Kahn, Lu Xuan had indeed used up all the magic power in his body.

Although his magical power has recovered somewhat, the physical fatigue will not disappear so quickly.

Can I refuse?

Lu Xuan asked weakly.

"can."

"You can't be this inhumane! ...Wait, what did you say? You can refuse? Did I hear that right?!"

Lu Xuan was about to complain when he was surprised by the response he received.

"After all, it's just a request, so of course we can refuse."

"Oh, then I won't go. Just tell Congresswoman Anna that I really have something to do today and can't go. I'll definitely make it next time."

Lu Xuan prepared to leave as he spoke.

"I think Mr. Lu Xuan, it would be better if you didn't refuse so quickly."

Upon hearing the calm voice of the man in black robes, Lu Xuan couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

"Because Representative Anna invited Miss Li Mengyu not long ago, and she accepted, she should be arriving at Norvis Academy by now."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Lu Xuan had already walked up to the man in black robes.

He patted the black-clad pedestrian on the shoulder.

"Let's go, lead the way."

"How about we just forget about it? After all, you must be exhausted after that battle. I'll help you decline Councilor Anna's offer."

"It's okay, I've recovered. It doesn't affect my ability to instruct students at all."

"Really?"

"The bag is real, I'm fine. Stop dawdling, let's go!"

The man in black robes glanced at Lu Xuan and then turned to lead the way.

Lu Xuan naturally followed, feeling that the black-robed man's gaze was full of mockery.

However, the other party concealed their face under a black robe, so Lu Xuan could not see their expression.

Were you just laughing at me?

"How could that be? You must have seen wrong."

The man in black robes walked ahead in a calm tone.

"Really?"

"real."

"You're the kind of dog who lies."

"..."

The man in black robes remained silent, but quickened his pace considerably.

Lu Xuan could only quicken his pace as well, but as a pure mage, he could only barely keep up with his opponent. In that case, he no longer had the energy to waste words.

The man in black robes maintained a very good speed, leaving Lu Xuan with no energy to speak while still allowing him to keep up.

After some time, a magnificent school gate appeared before the two of them.

The words "Novis Academy" are engraved on a huge rock in front of the school gate.

Lu Xuan could finally stop.

He took a deep breath, and just as he was about to speak, he was drawn to the large characters on the boulder.

Lu Xuan could clearly feel the magical fluctuations emanating from the words.

Just as Lu Xuan was about to investigate the source of this magical fluctuation, an invisible beam of light shot out from the words and rushed towards Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan instinctively waved his hand, and a shield made of wind elements instantly appeared in the path of the beam of light.

Just as the two were about to collide, the beam of light suddenly scattered in all directions, turning into countless points of light.

Then, the light spot transformed into a halo that appeared above Lu Xuan.

Then a beam of light shone on Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan glanced at the black-robed man beside him out of the corner of his eye. Seeing that the man was very calm, and that he did not sense any danger from the light screen, he noticed that the man was calm.

Lu Xuan raised his arm and slowly lowered it, wanting to see what this strange magic was for.

A final warm sensation swept over his entire body, but after circulating around him once, it dissipated.

After a while, the aura that had dissipated in the air gathered again, turning into a piece of white paper that floated in mid-air.

Lu Xuan was curious and went forward to take a look.

On the white paper, there was a single black character: "nothing."

Lu Xuan didn't understand what this meant. While he was thinking, the white paper dispersed into a faint light and returned to the characters on the boulder.

Upon seeing this, Lu Xuan turned to look at the man in black robes.

The man in black robes noticed the confusion in Lu Xuan's eyes.

"This is a spell left behind by Councilor Anna. It is triggered whenever someone looks at the words on the boulder. This spell tests the magic power of the person who looks at it and then writes their strength and magical talent on the paper. It is because of this spell that Novis Academy has become stronger and stronger over the years. As far as I know, nearly 20 people with great magical talent were discovered by this spell."

"pretty good."

It seems that this Councilor Anna is no ordinary archmage.

Based on the magic he had just witnessed, Lu Xuan formed his own judgment about this legendary woman whom he had never met before.

Inside a building at Novis Academy, two people stood by the window watching Lu Xuan and the man in black robes as they entered the academy.

One of the girls, dressed in a pure white robe, looked at the two people entering the academy, and couldn't help but glance at the other girl beside her.

"Teacher, what do you think? Is that person a Grand Magister?"

The woman shook her head.

The girl saw the teacher shake his head, her eyes filled with confusion.

"But the magical fluctuations this morning were at the level of a Grand Magister, and I definitely saw that person release the magic. Besides, he even made some threats at the two vice presidents of the Mage's Association. How could he not be a Grand Magister?"

The girl spoke somewhat flusteredly, pointing her finger at Lu Xuan, who was walking on the academy road, through the glass.

The woman smiled faintly as she looked at her student's flustered appearance and gently stroked the girl's forehead.

“I don’t mean to blame you. His situation is very strange. My assessment of his magic is zero.”

"No! How is that possible?"

The girl's tone was full of surprise and confusion.

"That's what puzzles me too. There are usually only two possibilities when this happens. One is that his strength has surpassed that of a Grand Magus."

"Ah, how could that be? He looks so young, how could he have reached the level of a Dharma Saint?"

"That shouldn't be the case. If someone were to advance to the level of a Dharma Saint, I would definitely be able to sense it."

"So it must be another situation."

The woman shook her head again.

"I'm talking about the general situation. Another situation is that the person is just an ordinary person with no magic power whatsoever, and also has no talent for cultivating magic."

"This……"

The girl was even more surprised by this statement than the previous one.

"An ordinary person without magic? That's unlikely. If he were an ordinary person, how could he unleash such terrifying magic?"

"That's what I'm curious about too. Logically speaking, my magic has never had any mishaps, but today's result is truly inexplicable."

A hint of doubt appeared on the woman's perpetually unchanging expression.

"Hey Jasmine, come here, I have something to ask you."

Upon hearing this, the girl immediately leaned closer.

After hearing her teacher's instructions, the girl felt a little awkward.

"Teacher, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

The girl looked extremely unwilling.

"Didn't you always want to learn my forbidden spells? How about this, if you do as I say and succeed, I'll give you a chance, okay?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the girl's displeasure vanished instantly.

"real!"

The girl's soft, sweet voice involuntarily grew a few decibels louder.

The woman nodded.

"Okay! It's a deal."

The girl ran out quickly, afraid that her teacher would change her mind.

Seeing the girl's anxious expression, the woman smiled faintly.

Then his gaze fell upon Lu Xuan, who was now on the academy's playground.

The woman muttered to herself.

"White's successor, what secrets do you hold within you?"

As she spoke, she unconsciously opened her beautiful palms.

A drop of water appeared out of thin air above her palm, but it only lasted for two seconds before falling onto her hand.

"Still can't do it?"

The woman reluctantly clenched her fist.

……

Led by the man in black robes, Lu Xuan had arrived at the academy's playground.

At this moment, two groups of students are standing in the center of the playground.

From their equipment, Lu Xuan could easily tell that one side consisted of martial artists and the other of mages.

The number of mage students was significantly smaller than that of martial artists.

Lu Xuan didn't pay attention to the students, but he immediately spotted Li Mengyu squatting in the corner of the playground.

At this moment, she was squatting in the corner of the playground, holding the little kitten in her arms tightly, looking rather withdrawn.

Luo Yun stood beside Li Mengyu, his lips moving slightly.

Because they were still some distance apart, Lu Xuan couldn't hear what was being said.

Lu Xuan suddenly thought of something and glanced again at the group of martial arts students.

Sure enough, he saw in the students' eyes a complex mix of guilt, confusion, and worry.

Lu Xuan then shifted his gaze to Li Mengyu, who was squatting beside the playground, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

He walked over slowly.

Luo Yun sensed someone approaching. Just as he was about to turn around and reprimand them, he saw Lu Xuan's familiar face.

He swallowed back what he was about to say.

Lu Xuan gave Luo Yun a reassuring gesture.

Upon seeing this, Luo Yun wisely stepped aside.

Lu Xuan then walked over to Li Mengyu's side.

"Meow!"

The kitten in Li Mengyu's arms let out a meow.

The little guy nimbly jumped out of Li Mengyu's arms and rushed towards Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuanshun stretched out his hand.

The little guy ran over there with practiced ease.

Lu Xuan reached out and gently stroked the little guy's chin.

The kitten lay on the ground, its face full of enjoyment.

Li Mengyu was also startled by the kitten's movements.

She turned around and saw Lu Xuan.

Her expression immediately lit up with joy.

After seeing the scene of Lu Xuan playing with the kitten.

I couldn't help but feel a little angry.

She turned back and squatted down in the corner of the playground again.

"Humph!"

He couldn't help but let out a cold snort.

Then, his cheeks puffed out slightly.

Lu Xuan naturally took in everything before him.

His smile widened even further.

He gently picked up the kitten.

When he reached out his hand, the little guy looked reluctant.

But they still managed to crawl over slowly.

Then, she leaped into Lu Xuan's arms.

Lu Xuan, holding the kitten, moved closer to Li Mengyu.

"what happened?"

"Humph!"

Li Mengyu snorted coldly and then lowered her head even further.

Lu Xuan smiled and squatted down.

He looked at Li Mengyu's puffed-out cheeks and his heart stirred.

Then, he reached out and poked the girl's cheek.

Li Mengyu remained silent.

After feeling the soft texture, Lu Xuan couldn't help but poke it a couple more times.

Li Mengyu turned to look at Lu Xuan, her eyes filled with resentment.

"So what exactly happened? Who made you angry?"

Li Mengyu pointed directly at Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan swayed and dodged to the side.

Li Mengyu's fingers moved along with Lu Xuan's body.

"Me? How could that be?"

"It's you." (??v?v??)

Li Mengyu said softly, her tone even carrying a hint of grievance.

"That shouldn't be the case. You were already squatting here before I arrived. How could I have made you angry?"

"Let me guess why you're squatting here? Could it be that you promised to teach some students, but then you got surrounded by too many people and got scared? Really? You're a Martial King, aren't you embarrassed?"

Lu Xuan's tone was full of teasing.

Li Mengyu's weakness was exposed, and her pretty face flushed red.

She wanted to argue, but then she remembered the experiences the two of them had had together before.

The more she argued back, the more Lu Xuan teased her.

Li Mengyu buried her head in her chest.

Lu Xuan leaned closer to her.

"Everyone's watching now, I'm embarrassed, but I don't know if you mind."

Upon hearing this, Li Mengyu immediately stood up.

She looked towards the middle of the playground.

Just as Lu Xuan had said, everyone was watching the two of them.

At that moment, it seemed as if a wisp of steam was rising from the girl's head.

Li Mengyu just wanted to dig a hole in the ground and disappear into it.

She turned to look at Lu Xuan beside her and saw that he was looking at her with a wicked smile. Li Mengyu then stomped on him hard.

"what!"

Lu Xuan let out a somewhat exaggerated shout.

Li Mengyu felt a little better. She glared at Lu Xuan with what she thought was a fierce look, then ran towards Luo Yun in the distance.

On the other side, a middle-aged man dressed in a light blue mage robe looked at the man in black robes and couldn't help but ask.

"So when do we start teaching?"

"Oh, it's great to be young."

The man in black sighed and then stood still without saying another word.