As a villain, I really don't want to be pursued by the heroine.

"If you can produce results better than what Rowling and Ain achieved back then, I will believe you have what it takes to put an end to this cult!"

Chapter 95: Trial of Blue

The magicians of the Second Age possessed powerful supernatural powers, enough to manipulate the elements and move mountains and fill the sea with a single thought. Some of them were even able to compete with demigods.

However, any power comes at a price.

The magicians were obsessed with power and abused extraordinary materials and potions without restraint. They lost their human form due to mutated bloodlines and even went crazy, thus doing too many cruel and anti-human things.

The earliest seven-color trial was one of them.

At that time, magicians lacked the means to determine whether apprentices were suitable for learning magic. So, some idiot came up with the idea of ​​letting apprentices participate in fighting in secret realms. Those who survived successfully would be qualified to become apprentices and learn real magic.

Facts have proven this to be a dreadful task, as the apprentices who survived might not be able to use magic potions or learn magic. Some scholars even believe that the Seven Color Trial is simply a method used by a deranged magician to filter out unnecessary apprentices.

Compared with this, the eight-legged essay seems gentler.

Of course, the trials themselves weren't completely meaningless. At least those apprentices who managed to survive the mysterious realm did indeed possess exceptional qualities.

Today's Seven Color Trial has undergone years of improvement, retaining its essence and removing its dross. It is no longer so dangerous, but has become a major event in the Magic Academy.

Students will compete against each other in secret realms, demonstrating their courage and wisdom, strength and talent to the entire Viszea. Their victory not only means personal honor, but also brings glory to the country.

If the practical test is just a way to add something to one's resume, then winning the Seven Color Trial is like gilding one's resume.

Not to mention the seven major forces of Viszea, even the Eastern Holy Light Church has extended olive branches to the winner several times, which shows how valuable it is.

Such a grand event was even beyond the capacity of the Magic Academy to host. Nowadays, different factions would contribute funds and manpower to assist in the annual trials.

The Seven Color Trial is randomly selected every year, and this year is the Blue Trial.

As per convention, the Emerald Council and the Blue Mage School within the Magicians' Society will provide assistance to help the academy set up the secret realm.

But this year's trial is different from previous years in two ways.

One of them is the appearance of the Chief of the Emerald Council.

The seven major forces all attached great importance to this trial and sent representatives to observe.

But the descendants of elves have always been low-key, and no one expected that the leader of the Emerald Council would suddenly show up in the academy to observe the trial.

This undoubtedly raises the value of the trial to a higher level.

If one can demonstrate achievements in the trials and gain the favor of the chief of the council, it will bring immeasurable benefits both to the individual and to the forces behind him.

But it’s the second point that’s really causing a stir.

The mysterious daughter of the chief of the Emerald Council is about to participate in the Blue Trial!

Known as the chief daughter of the "Nightingale of the Forest of Elves", she almost never shows her face in public. People only know that she is extremely talented, has inherited the golden bloodline of the "Forest Elves", and has an unparalleled beauty, as beautiful as a fairy.

Who would have thought that Miss Nightingale had already come to the magic academy to study?

There is no doubt that Nia Jasmine's appearance will bring a different highlight to this event.

However, some were happy and some were sad. Audiences from all over the country were overjoyed, but the original protagonists of this trial were cursing.

The Blue Trial was originally a stage for the second and third graders. Although the first graders could participate in name, due to their lack of strength and fame, they usually just came for the formality and then left.

But the daughter of the chief of the Green Council is too famous and steals too much attention.

What's even more terrible is that his strength is quite extraordinary, far exceeding the level of first-year students.

In front of tens of thousands of people watching, as a senior, he was defeated by a junior girl. I am afraid this will become a black history that will accompany him for the rest of his life!

But these two major news items reveal much more than that.

The gentle young man from the south, who was surrounded by maids, the black-haired witch with a frivolous smile hidden in the shadows, and the third prince of Jinsha, who lived in a magnificent mansion and looked very noble, all noticed the real threat hidden behind the two pieces of news.

After hearing the news, Douglas' first reaction was the green-haired girl who followed Roy at the beginning, followed by the black-haired boy and her being so intimate.

"Roy Ironblad...how many people is this guy involved with?"

Her Royal Highness the Princess of the Lionheart Kingdom, the witch behind the scenes, and now the Nightingale of the Emerald Council.

Douglas instinctively sensed a hint of danger as he was merely the son of a marquis, yet was involved with so many important figures.

The list of candidates who have registered for the trial will be announced to the entire school, and Roy will undoubtedly participate in this trial.

Now that this trial has become so big, Douglas doesn't believe that he is just here to test the waters.

"I want to see what you are planning, kid."

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That night, Nia returned to Roy's cabin, showed her true elf appearance to her friends, and explained the truth of everything.

"So you're the eldest daughter of the elves? Then you still owe me money for dinner?!"

Except for a close friend who expressed strong condemnation, everyone, led by Alice, was in high spirits and hugged Nia to celebrate her return.

Compared to being taken away directly by Janetia, Nia now at least has the opportunity to prove herself.

The only thing that worried Nia was the mood of another good friend.

While everyone was having dinner, Nia called Alice to a corner.

"Alice, listen to me. I'm sorry about what happened this morning. It's not what you think."

"?"

Alice tilted her head, seeming confused.

"Why are you apologizing?"

"It was just a misunderstanding. Nothing happened between Roy and me."

The girl's light blue eyes looked at her calmly, as if she had seen through everything, which made Nia feel inexplicably guilty.

Of course, no matter what the other party asked, Nia was confident that she could evade the question.

Then her face hurt.

"It doesn't matter what happened, okay?"

"Huh? Huh?! You, what do you mean... No, do you know what I'm saying?!"

The little maid looks dazed. Is she the kind of idiot who has no idea about the relationship between men and women?

"I know. You like Master, right?"

"Ah...I...this..."

The sudden blow caught Nia off guard, so much so that she danced around for a long time and didn't know how to explain it.

She was ninety-nine percent certain that Alice had feelings for Roy that went beyond master and servant.

Nia had always felt that she would be separated from Roy sooner or later, so she indulged herself in spending more time with him.

Anyway, after I'm gone, Roy will still belong to Alice.

But now when asked this question, Nia was confused.

I feel like I'm the bad woman who stole someone's love! But why doesn't he care at all?!

Before Nia could sort out her thoughts, Alice clenched her fists and said with shining eyes, "It's okay. Alice will support Nia."

Chapter 96 Roy's Preparation

Faced with the support of her friends, Nia felt very complicated.

There was no emotion on that delicate little face that looked like a work of art, but it made Nia feel inexplicably sad.

Alice, are you really not forcing yourself?

"Hehe, now is not the time to talk about this. Let's get through the trial first!" Nia patted her shoulder and smiled bitterly.

It wasn't just to change the subject; Nia was really troubled by the Blue Trial.

The seven-color trials each have their own emphasis. For example, the red trial tends to test combat effectiveness, while the blue trial tends to test survival ability.

The specific content of each trial is kept secret until it begins.

It is not easy to win, or even surpass the outstanding performance of your father.

What's more, there are some pretty tough enemies.

The three major factions in the college are not easy to talk to. They absolutely cannot tolerate a freshman like them stealing the limelight.

Not to mention the leaders of the three major factions, the human wave tactics composed of those minions alone are a big trouble.

At this moment, Alice straightened her chest and raised her head, a small glint of certainty flashed in her eyes: "It doesn't matter, the master has prepared everything."

"You really trust him." Nia raised her eyebrows.

"As a maid, it's natural for me to trust my master." Alice became even more complacent.

To confront the three major factions and even to achieve results in the trial that surpass those two Tianjis back then, this might be the most severe test he has ever faced.

However, just like Alice, Nia herself felt inexplicably relieved when she thought of the figure of the black-haired boy.

"But, Roy, maybe there really is a solution..."

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"So, this is your approach?"

"Yes."

"You need the power of the Lionheart faction to fight against the three major factions?"

"Yes."

"All of this is just to keep Nightingale of the Emerald Court in the academy."

"exactly."

In the reception room hung with swords, armor, animal heads and antlers, Charlotte's majestic profile was reflected in the burning fire.

Charlotte was wearing a red military jacket, with her slender legs crossed, sitting lazily on the sofa. After a brief silence, she sighed.

"The Lionheart faction has only just gained a foothold, and there's still a gap between them and the second and third grade factions. And you want me to help an outsider from the Emerald Council..."

"Just think of it as doing this for me, please." Roy held the girl's white fingertips and gave her a sincere look.

Roy didn't intend to force it, but it would be best if he could get Charlotte's help.

Under the boy's gaze, Charlotte's pressure paused slightly, her crimson eyes moved away, and the corners of her mouth relaxed.

"For your sake, it's not impossible..."

Before Roy could even begin to smile, he heard the girl suddenly change the subject: "But this isn't a simple matter. There has to be some reward, right?"

Roy had been prepared for this: "Of course, with Nia's status, once she wins, the Emerald Council will naturally pay her."

But when Charlotte heard this, she frowned slightly and snorted in displeasure.

"Niya, that's quite intimate."

Roy fell silent for a moment.

"Rewards from the Green Council? That kind of thing is irrelevant. As you said, consider it for you—the monarch is supposed to protect her knights. So, how will you repay me?"

As Charlotte spoke, she held Roy's hand with her backhand, her eyes filled with increasingly hot passion.

Unlike last time, there were only the two of them here, and Charlotte grew bolder.

Under the girl's fiery gaze, Roy saw through her little thoughts, understood what she meant, stood up and moved closer to her, sitting on the same sofa with her.

Sniffing the warm scent of gardenias among the crimson hair, Roy smiled leisurely: "I understand. What does Charlotte want from me in return?"

"Foolish knight, you shouldn't have to think about things like this on your own...!"

Without waiting for Charlotte to finish, Roy skipped the process and left a light kiss on that soft and delicate face.

Just like that, the originally majestic expression suddenly relaxed, and the fair face was stained with the color of the fire.

"You, you, traitor! I haven't even said what I want!"

The princess was furious and gritted her teeth, but the fist that came down was neither light nor heavy.

Roy couldn't help laughing as he leaned against her. He finally managed to hold back his laughter and apologized, "Sorry, sorry."

"I won't do anything at this moment. Charlotte can repay me however she wants."