feed on dragons

Julian's hand trembled, and he poked on the paper with one stroke, and large ink stains blurred to the side with the tip of the pen as the center.He quickly removed the pen tip, but there was already an eye-catching ink mark on the magic circle that was almost finished.

It can't be used now... The boy rubbed off the piece of paper angrily and threw it into the wastebasket, sighed softly, got up and went to the cabinet next to him to pull out a new piece of paper.He turned his head and looked outside. The research tower was not far from Hal's crypt, and they were now in the research room at the top. From this window, they could see the entrance of the tunnel.

Ah, I can't bear it again...

He suddenly realized that he was here again.When he was standing in this position, looking at the dragon's lair was already a subconscious action; usually it was fine, but today, because of the incident before going out, his mind always drifted to the red dragon at home from time to time, just right. It is easy to concentrate and is about to finish drawing a complex formation beautifully, but the mind wanders for a while -- so the tragedy happened that the success fell short.

Julian squeezed his face hard, reminding himself that it is very bad behavior to be distracted when drawing the magic circle, and then returned to his seat with a new piece of paper to prepare for redrawing.

"What's the matter, Julian? It's not like you to scratch the last stroke."

The red-haired boy sitting opposite him was also working hard on his own sheet, but he stopped after Julian rubbed off the original magic circle paper.He raised his head and watched Julian go to get new paper and come back again, and finally couldn't help asking: "It was the same just now, obviously I was asking how your translation homework was doing, but you actually told me that I ate cheese this morning...I almost I don't understand what you're talking about."

"I..." Thinking of the embarrassing incident in the morning, Julian couldn't help blushing, "I... just... I was just thinking about something, and I didn't listen carefully to what you were saying... sorry."

"It's okay, there is nothing to apologize for, as long as you can finish this picture well so that we both can get a good score. The professor must have never thought that we would draw a composite formation of water and fire. It is so difficult, just do it Alright, you can definitely get SS in this class!"

Looking at his companion's proud smiling face, Julian couldn't help but also laughed.

The red-haired boy was named Dai Ning, one year older than Julian, he was a classmate in his research institute, and he was also the one with whom he had the best relationship.Dai Ning has a cheerful personality and a tall man. Although he is the son of the Duke, he has no airs and is easy to get along with. He also has the same passion for magic as Julian. The two naturally became good friends soon .

"It's just that you are really weird today. You seem to be absent-minded and didn't sleep well?"

"Forget it...for sure."

Julian responded vaguely.Just when Dai Ning was about to ask something, the entire research tower shook slightly.The little magician quickly moved the pen away to save the half-drawn picture, and Dai Ning just moved his hand just after finishing the last stroke in a thrilling manner, avoiding Julian's redrawing footsteps.

"God, I'm scared to death." Dai Ning took a heavy breath, "Have you been shaking too many times today? It was only shaking ten minutes ago... What day is it?"

"That's right."

Julian was thankful that the shaking diverted Dai Ning's attention. He quickly drew several positions, and then drew the magic circle neatly with a compass.The red and blue lines quickly interweave a complex picture on the blank map, first the basic array, then the superposition array, then the positioning array, and then the guide line... Julian is more serious than before this time , even Dai Ning forgot to continue caring about his body, and could only watch his pen tip move on the drawing like a fascination.In the small research room, apart from the slight sound of the wind blowing in, there was only the suppressed breathing of the two of them.

When the last talisman was drawn, Julian stopped writing, and then heaved a sigh of relief.Dai Ning couldn't help but took out his pocket watch and looked at it, then shook his head and said, "It's too fast, what kind of monster-like speed is this, if I didn't watch you finish the painting... I can't believe it."

"Because I wasted one card, I took out 12 points of energy..."

Julian examined the picture as he spoke, but stopped mid-sentence.The red-haired boy looked at his partner suspiciously, and Julian frowned at the picture, as if he was thinking about something.

"What? Is there a problem?" Dai Ning asked.

"...No." The young man shook his head, "There is no problem with the map itself, that's what we planned from the beginning. But if... add three small arrays with increasing power..."

"Don't be kidding, this magic circle itself is stacked three times, where is the space for three more augmentation circles in your family?" Dai Ning showed an expression of "you are crazy", opened his mouth and shook his head: "Homework rules It’s a one-man formation, we only designed one entrance for the inflow of magic power, if you add three boosters, then at least two people’s magic power is enough! If this is the case, this picture is not in compliance with the regulations, and points will be deducted!”

Julian thought for a while, and then smiled mischievously.That smile was so cute that Dai Ning was suddenly shaken, and he forcibly suppressed the impulse in his mind that "you can add ten if you want."

"No, look..." Julian pointed to a certain place, "I don't just want to amplify the ability of the magic circle itself, I just need to detour the route, the three booster circles..."

Listening to his explanation, Dai Ning's eyes widened.

"...That's how it works. How about it? Is it possible?"

The boy winked playfully at his companion.

"...Why don't you just go directly to the National Research Institute?" Dai Ning shook his head and smiled wryly, "Okay, let's go. I wonder if the highest score can be added to SSS?"

"Hurry up, it's time to ring the bell!"

Julian was holding the scroll carefully, holding the book in his hand, and ran desperately in the corridor.

"It's you who have to redraw! It's over, Professor Marius hates students being late!" Dai Ning followed behind him, running as hard as he could.However, compared with Julian, who was used to rough work and strong body since childhood, he looked more embarrassed.

"The SSS is going to be gone now...huh?"

He casually glanced over the railing, and suddenly saw something that caught his attention.The red-haired boy stopped in his tracks and frowned suspiciously, "...No...Why are you here? No way?"

"What are you doing! What are you looking at?"

Seeing that he didn't keep up, Julian couldn't help calling him back.Dai Ning came back to his senses and sprinted to keep up, "I saw something strange..."

"what?"

The two rushed across the corner, and Julian looked at the classroom door that was getting closer and closer, praying that the professor would arrive later today, and asked absent-mindedly.

"There were guards standing guard just now, and if I read correctly, it was the emperor—"

"Never mind! Sorry we're late..."

Before entering the classroom, Julian saw the shadow of the tall, brown-haired male professor. He originally wanted to apologize first, but after seeing the people in the classroom clearly, the remaining half of the sentence just stuck in his throat. Unable to speak.Dai Ning was a few seconds late for him to catch up and wanted to ask him why he was halfway through speaking, but when he raised his head, he was immediately taken aback by the scene in the classroom.

In addition to the professor, even the principal is in the classroom, and there are two people he has never seen before.Professor Marius, who taught this class, was standing next to the principal, with a nervous expression on his face; on the other side of the principal, two men stood one behind the other, and the black-haired young man behind him had a sword on his waist. As a guard or something, the man standing in front of the headmaster should be his master.

"Don't yell, go to the back when you come."

The principal scolded them impatiently.Julian looked back and found that all the students were standing at the back of the classroom, holding the drawings to be handed in, silent.Dai Ning took his hand, dragged Julian who was still a bit unable to react because of this unprecedented scene, and turned his head to make a silent gesture to the boy.

Only after Julian had positioned himself did he have time to secretly look at the strange man.He had smooth, glossy blond hair tied low in a ponytail at the back of his head.He has a gentle smile on his face throughout, but the prim stance and slightly raised chin suggest that the smile is more polite than approachable.He was wearing a white robe with a stand-up collar. The ruby ​​on the collar pin was shining with dazzling luster. It had a similar design to the earring on his right ear, and it should be a pair.

Wow, Julian secretly exclaimed in his heart.

The blond youth's face, figure, or even the ornate dagger on his waist did not arouse his interest, but he was attracted by the ruby ​​brooch.It was not an ordinary ruby, with a needle-like golden glow in the red light, even if he only saw it once in class, he didn't forget it, because there were many similar things in Hal's room.

"The enchanted gem..." Julian murmured to himself in a very low voice.

It's so expensive, that one can be exchanged for a commoner's house.

The man's eyes suddenly looked in his direction.Julian was startled, subconsciously puffed out his chest, and stood up straighter.There seemed to be some amusement in those blue eyes. Julian was so nervous that his palms were sweating when he was looked at like that. The man seemed to be aware of his emotions, so he just smiled gently, and then shifted his gaze to the principal.

"Are these all the elite academy students?" the man asked with a calm and pleasant voice.

"Yes, yes, although two of them came a bit late, but here are all twelve people." The principal quickly bowed his head and responded.

"Hmm..." The man scanned the twelve students from left to right, then turned his head and said, "You just said that homework is due in this class, Professor Marius?"

"Yes, Your Highness." Compared to the headmaster bowing and bowing, Marius was much calmer.He just bent down and saluted slightly, and responded: "Today, the high-level formation map is to be handed in. The condition is the single-player attack department, and the others will be designed by the students."

"Your Highness?"

Julian repeated the words silently.

Your Highness?who?

"Is it convenient for me to have a look at the results of the students?" The man said politely, "Maybe it can be used as a selection criterion."

"Yes, you are most welcome! If you can get a little advice from His Highness, it will be a blessing from Yuehua." Professor Marius seemed to turn from nervous to excited when he heard the man say this.The students in the rear started to rustle and stir.

"What's the matter, why do you all look so nervous? Which Your Highness is that His Highness?"

Julian softly asked Dai Ning beside him.

"No way! Don't you know who he is?"

Dai Ning was so surprised that he almost yelled out, but fortunately he regained his composure and suppressed his voice, "I really don't know?"

"I don't know, nobleman?"

Julian shook his head blankly.

"Ah, it's no wonder, you have nothing to do with this circle, and you won't hear such news..." Dai Ning thought for a while, then nodded to express his understanding.

"Is he very big?"

"very…"

The red-haired boy rolled his eyes.Under the command of the professor, the students lined up in a long line holding the magic circle. Julian and Dai Ning walked a little slower and fell behind.

"What's the big deal, I'll scare you to death!" Dai Ning lowered his voice, and glanced ahead as he spoke.The blond-haired young man and Professor Marius had already begun to look at the paper of the first student's magic circle. The girl stood beside her nervously and stiffly, almost out of breath.

"You know that there is a prince in our country who has been traveling around the world, collecting scattered magical texts before the War of Destruction?"

"He's back recently! It's the one in front of you...Elder Prince Azibel!"

Julian was stunned, he opened his mouth in astonishment, and couldn't help looking forward to the man who was discussing the student's homework with Marius.The man looked up to meet his gaze, and Julian immediately shrank back in fright.

The eldest prince...

The eldest prince who has been traveling for a long time has finally returned to the country, why did he suddenly appear here?What are you here for?

Looking at the slowly advancing team, Julian, who was not nervous at all, finally became nervous after hearing the name of the unexpected guest.

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I finally updated! ! !

I'm so sorry XDDDD;;

The agreed-upon setting diagram will be uploaded together after Julian’s is finished~