Xia Lun and Liyana glanced at Aina.
Aina turned her head away, avoiding their gaze.
Before the two of them, the crystal ball shone brilliantly, while the other students' crystal balls in the room dimmed, as if reduced to stars beside a radiant moon.
"Such… such terrifying magical power!"
"Are these three new students?"
"They’re almost on par with Senior Diana, aren’t they?"
The surrounding freshmen stared at Xia Lun and Liyana in disbelief, their eyes filled with awe or envy.
"What’s their background?"
"They must be from a prestigious magical family!"
Xia Lun… didn’t feel particularly pleased or proud. Instead, he was somewhat embarrassed and awkward.
After all, given his true identity and experience, showing off in front of a group of novices just starting to learn magic was downright humiliating.
If his past rivals knew about this, they’d probably laugh themselves silly.
"Hey, hey, Aina, what’s going on? Didn’t you say you’d conceal our magic power?" Liyana whispered through a private message.
"Th-the crystal ball didn’t shatter, did it…?" Aina was also struggling to keep her composure. "Ahem… The magic detectors at the Truth Magical Academy seem to have a higher upper limit. Maybe that’s the issue—my adjustments for our magic output were still too high…"
However, Aina’s own crystal ball showed no such problem, its brightness hovering around the average of the other students.
With her mastery over magic, she had sensed the anomaly the moment she channeled her power and immediately corrected it.
"Never thought the Demon King would make such a mistake," Xia Lun teased her through their mental link.
"You’re so mean…" Aina lowered her head, refusing to look up.
Suddenly, from another corner of the hall, a dazzling blue light erupted—bright, though still slightly dimmer compared to Xia Lun and Liyana’s display.
Many turned their attention toward the new spectacle.
"It’s Young Master Kahn of the Stark Family."
"The Stark Family is an ancient lineage of magic knights."
"It’s no surprise Young Master Kahn possesses such strength."
Hearing the murmurs, Xia Lun and Liyana looked in that direction.
There stood a lavishly dressed young man with golden hair, clad in courtly attire and a striking cape, his features somewhat refined.
However, Young Master Kahn’s expression at the moment was far from pleasant.
"Impossible! Are your magic detectors malfunctioning? How could my magic reserves be inferior to those two?" Kahn pointed at the crystal ball, demanding an answer from Delyan.
"This batch of crystal balls was just recalibrated—there’s no way they’re faulty." Delyan frowned, displeased with Kahn’s attitude but restraining herself due to his status. "If you insist on doubting, you can try another one."
Without hesitation, Kahn snatched the crystal ball from a nearby student.
The light flared again, but the result remained unchanged.
"Damn it!"
BANG!
Kahn slammed the crystal ball onto the floor. True to Delyan’s words, the improved crystal ball was sturdy enough to withstand the impact without damage.
Kahn’s gaze shifted toward Xia Lun and Liyana. Meeting their eyes, he stiffened slightly before clicking his tongue and looking away.
"What’s his problem?" Liyana grumbled. "Kids these days have no manners. If this were the Chaos Era, someone as arrogant as him would’ve—"
Huum—
A soft hum resonated through the room, followed by a blinding crimson glow—like a radiant red sun—instantly capturing everyone’s attention.
Its brilliance even surpassed Xia Lun and Liyana’s earlier display.
"Oho, someone with real talent," Liyana whistled.
"Impressive. A promising seedling, almost as good as Wolund back in the day," Aina remarked, slightly astonished.
Xia Lun turned toward the source—a plainly dressed boy staring bewildered at the crystal ball before him, clearly at a loss.
The boy seemed to come from humble origins, his coarse robes and plain, sallow face dotted with freckles.
Realizing he had unintentionally caused such a commotion, the boy’s lips trembled nervously under the weight of everyone’s stares.
Delyan hurried over, her face alight with excitement.
"Sir… I-I didn’t do anything. Is this crystal ball broken?" the boy stammered.
"Just call me Senior Delyan. What’s your name?" She gave him an encouraging pat on the shoulder.
"I… I’m Mian."
"Excellent, Mian. You have remarkable talent for magic," Delyan praised. "And fire affinity, no less! If you pass the upcoming tests, consider joining my academy!"
"Yes! Senior Delyan!" Mian’s face lit up with excitement.
Meanwhile, Young Master Kahn’s expression darkened further.
"The magic detectors measure your starting point, not your limit," Diana reassured the remaining students. "Magic capacity isn’t everything. Spell mastery, control, and other factors shape a mage’s strength. Moreover, magic reserves can grow through diligent meditation or fortuitous encounters. So don’t be disheartened…"
……
Atop the highest spire of Olifant,
Wolund sat in the headmaster’s office, sipping a cup of black tea.
A graceful woman stood silently nearby.
"Kalinda, is the manor I asked you to prepare ready?"
"Of course, Headmaster. Are you expecting guests?"
Wolund estimated the two should arrive soon.
His old friend at the gates, upon receiving his letter, would surely bring them to him.
Since those two wished to remain inconspicuous, Wolund couldn’t possibly let others know their identities.
"Kalinda, today’s the new students’ enrollment, isn’t it?" Wolund sidestepped her question, changing the subject.
"Yes, Headmaster."
"Any noteworthy newcomers?"
"The freshmen just finished their magic aptitude tests. Four showed exceptional promise." Kalinda summoned a blank scroll, words materializing upon it as she spoke. "Kahn Stark, Mian Kleeman, Liyana Selway, and… Xia Lun Morian."
At the last name, Wolund choked, nearly spitting out his tea.
Kalinda raised a brow. "Is something wrong, Headmaster?"
"Nothing." Wolund Morian’s hand trembled slightly as he set down his cup.
"Oh, this student shares your surname—perhaps your families are connected," Kalinda joked lightly.
CRASH!
Wolund’s teacup shattered on the floor.
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
lities. One day, Qi Yuan was buying groceries when he unfortunately came face-to-face with a monster. Just when he thought he was going to die on the spot, he suddenly heard the monster's thoughts... "This aura, he's definitely not an ordinary master!" "So terrifying, so terrifying." "A fight with my back against the wall, I can't take it anymore." Qi Yuan: Ah, no one told me that my awakened ability isn't telepathy, but rather the stronger my enemies imagine me to be, the stronger I truly become. PS: Zhou Hai in the first chapter is not the protagonist.
y came from. The chests contained supplies, currency, class-change scrolls, skills, talents… and even godhood! The laws of the world were completely rewritten. This became a world where everyone gambled with their fate! Some people, despite having nothing, opened a divine artifact and rose to the top, eventually ruling the world. Others went bankrupt, opened nothing but worthless junk, and leaped from skyscrapers in despair. Lin Ye arrived in this world from another reality, utterly bewildered. “What is going on? Why is everyone a gambling addict?!” “Opening chests? No way. I refuse to gamble. I’ll start with myself!” Until— On his first chest, he obtained a Mythic Talent: Void Incarnation! He could become completely intangible, pass through all things, and reduce everything to nothingness! … On his fiftieth chest, he obtained a Mythic Weapon: Blade of Karma! With a single slash, karma shattered, twisting the universe and overturning the myriad phenomena of creation! … On his ninety-ninth chest, he obtained a Mythic Divine Treasure: Primordial Purple Energy! It could split open the heavens and earth, create all things, and evolve countless worlds with a single thought! Lin Ye: “Now that I think about it… shouldn’t someone have told me that every chest is guaranteed to contain something Mythic?!”
