Firefly Journey

Lin Yuanran and Reinhardt hit it off more and more as they chatted, and at Reinhardt's invitation, Lin Yuanran agreed to go and visit their class together.

Reinhardt mainly felt that he had met someone who seemed quite remarkable and wanted to show him off. After all, this person had been admitted through legitimate means, and he had several old acquaintances among his current classmates, which would satisfy his desire to be admired.

Just now, their class was talking about the most prominent figures in the college, from Morgan to the descendants of several other dukes, and the conversation eventually turned to Class 29. If he were to bring them there now, wouldn't that be very prestigious?

Lin Yuanran hesitated between refusing and going back, but in the end, the boy's vanity prevailed, and he chose to go with them.

Class 26, along with the graduating freshmen, totaled thirty or forty people. Including those who couldn't attend for various reasons, about two-thirds of them filled several tables.

Reinhardt led Lin Yuanran to a group of familiar people and said, "Guess who this is?"

The group exchanged bewildered glances, wondering how they would know who he was. The black-and-white photos on the school's wall of fame included Morgan, Sabrina, and others, but not this man.

Reinhardt said, "Can't guess, can you? Haha, I'll tell you, he is..."

Reinhardt deliberately dragged out his words.

"The Great Teacher's newest student this year is 'Fire Mage' Ario Morris!"

Reinhardt loudly announced Lin Yuanran's identity, and the other students suddenly realized that the person who had only existed in their conversations was now standing in front of them, and they all looked at him with admiration.

Lin Yuanran was still in a daze, his mind not on the matter at all, until Reinhardt nudged him: "Ahem, nice to meet you all."

Several classmates immediately showered him with compliments, making Lin Yuanran feel a little embarrassed. He almost couldn't help but touch his scalp; he really didn't suit this kind of situation.

During the polite greetings, he looked up and glanced at the table next to him, which was the source of his surprise.

Back at the auction, the owner, Tong En, had already mentioned that the hostess—the beautiful princess of the Kingdom of Delos—would be his classmate. He never expected to meet her on the very first day.

He peeked over, but unexpectedly he was caught red-handed. As if they were telepathically connected, the other person also looked over.

This was awkward. Lin Yuanran looked away, but after seven or eight seconds, he looked back again, wondering if she had noticed him peeking.

However, the other person's dark eyes never left, and they met his gaze again.

Lin Yuanran thought to himself, "I'm not doing anything wrong, so what's the point of hiding like this?" and didn't move away.

Three or four seconds later, Claudia Elilanca smiled sweetly, like a crescent moon suddenly reflected on a clear lake, beautiful and charming.

Lin Yuanran was defeated again and looked towards Reinhardt's side.

"Could she remember me? That's impossible. I went in with the president, the lighting wasn't bright, and there were so many customers. I didn't bid or cause any trouble. How could she have noticed me?"

But if she didn't remember me, why did she smile at me, and why did she smile so naturally...? It doesn't make sense!

Just as Lin Yuanran was lost in thought, he was unaware that he had been targeted by a pair of eyes.

Those eyes were originally fixed on Claudia.

"Is this your friend?" At the next table, a well-dressed young nobleman stood up and asked Reinhardt.

Reinhardt was rather simple-minded and couldn't tell that this simple greeting actually contained a very sour and hostile undertone. Lin Yuanran had more or less figured it out, thanks to his experience surfing the internet in his original world.

“Yes, squad leader,” Reinhardt said.

In ordinary schools, the class monitor is just a title; it has little practical use, let alone any real power. St. Louis Academy is different. The class monitor is often the most accomplished person in the class, and even if it's just a nominal position, they still deserve respect.

The young nobleman nodded, then turned to Lin Yuanran and asked, "You seem to know Princess Claudia?"

Lin Yuanran vehemently denied it: "I don't know him."

The boy's complexion improved somewhat, and Lin Yuanran sighed silently. That princess was also a freshman this year, and they had only known each other for a few days, yet he was already smitten? The saying "beauty is a curse" is truly true. Who wouldn't like a dignified and lovely girl!

I think I really don't like... or rather, I can't like. Lin Yuanran suddenly realized this fact. What happened after I got home?

Even walking down the street, you can see all kinds of girls dressed in revealing clothes, with skirts of all lengths and sizes, and socks of all colors and colors.

"Oh, so you don't remember me?"

As Claudia stood up and spoke, the boy frowned slightly. Unfortunately, Claudia's tone was extremely resentful, seemingly blaming him, as if there was some kind of relationship between the two.

Reinhardt and the others were even more impressed. It was a pleasant surprise that Clytia was in their class. Judging from this, did Ario have some history with her? No wonder she was recommended to Class 29; she was indeed impressive.

"Have we met before?" Lin Yuanran asked guiltily.

"Looks like I'll have to remind you." Claudia sighed, her lips slightly pursed, looking irresistibly cute.

"Is the sap of the World Tree delicious?"

"So she really did notice me back then..." Lin Yuanran thought to himself, and said, "That day, I was just accompanying the president to broaden my horizons."

"See? So you've seen me before, and you still say you don't know me?" The girl pressed on.

"We didn't even speak to each other in that situation, so we can't really say we know each other..." Lin Yuanran said.

"So what will you say next time?" Claudia asked again.

"We've met," Lin Yuanran said helplessly.

Claudia looked at Lin Yuanran with a smile, the corners of her mouth turned up, as if celebrating the success of her scheme.

"I'm Dominic 'Whirling', the class monitor of Class 26. It's an honor to have you here," the aristocratic boy suddenly greeted Lin Yuanran.

"Hello."

Lin Yuanran's reply was concise and polite. Since he could tell that this guy was hostile towards him, he didn't want to say anything more. What a drama! I can't control who you like or who you have feelings for, but if you use that to be sarcastic or sarcastic, I won't be polite to you either.

Even though his combined life experience in the two worlds was less than 20 years, Lin Yuanran could still tell from other people's tone of voice and expressions that they were not friendly. This Dominic was clearly not someone to be trifled with.

Suddenly, some light music started playing, unlike what one might expect from a gramophone. In a corner of the auditorium, musicians who had been arranged in advance were playing music with great enthusiasm.

The music started, signaling that the welcome party was reaching its climax. The lights flickered on and off, and many returning students had already come down to the stage, swaying and dancing in the lively atmosphere.

Claudia ignored Dominic and instead leaned towards Lin Yuanran, gracefully extending her slender, white-gloved arm in front of him:

"Lord Ario Morris, would you be interested in dancing with me?"