Procurement

During this period of practicing knight combat skills, Lizer finally figured out how power worked in this world.

Everyone knew that out of ten students, at least nine would not be able to enter the true circle of wizards.

So how would the rest survive in the future?

Not everyone could go into technical trades, right?

On the battlefield, the principality's soldiers weren't all wizard apprentices; they had to rely on knights to hold the line.

Lizer thought that if he couldn't become a wizard, being a knight would be pretty good too.

For most people, knight cultivation was much easier to succeed in.

Although there were differences in talent, there were no attribute value thresholds.

After training, all aspects of the body would slowly grow stronger, except for mental power.

Lizer's current four-dimensional attributes were much stronger than those of an ordinary adult, all thanks to the knight cultivation methods taught by the academy.

After every practice session, he could feel the strength in his muscles surging.

His agility was particularly good, ranking near the top among the trainees. If he went to the army, becoming a squad leader would definitely be no problem.

If a single attribute broke through 3, he could become an official knight.

By learning some secret knight techniques, he would have a great chance of becoming a military officer in the future.

There were even legendary, powerful Grand Knights whose physical attribute values could reach over 10 points. Every movement they made possessed immense power!

Lizer used to want to be a wizard, but after that dream was shattered, he pinned his hopes on becoming a knight.

Thinking about how many knights in the principality's history had become nobles through military merit, he clenched his fists, feeling a bit excited.

However, with the miraculous function of his pay-to-win ability, which could consume gold coins to increase mental power and assist in learning witchcraft, he felt that the path of a wizard was not that far away after all.

Or, perhaps he could cultivate both?

Felina noticed Lizer spacing out. She walked over to him and stopped:

Come, follow me in practicing the knight's breathing technique. Inhale through your nose for four seconds, sinking it into your dantian. Hold your breath for two seconds, then slowly exhale for six seconds. Your chest should rise and fall along with it.

She stood behind Lizer, her palm gently resting on his waist and abdomen.

Feel the changes here. Yes, just like that.

Lizer breathed according to her instructions. His nose suddenly caught the faint scent of vegetation on her body, and his heart inexplicably skipped a beat. Even his breathing rhythm was almost thrown off.

Then, Felina picked up an iron sword to demonstrate basic swordplay:

When holding the sword, leave a fist's distance between your hands. Aim the tip of the sword at the bullseye in front of you. The force should travel from your waist and abdomen to your elbows, and then to your wrists.

She thrust the sword forward, her movements crisp and fluid.

You try.

Lizer clumsily assumed the stance. He had just thrust out a strike when Felina corrected him:

Don't keep your wrists so stiff. Relax a bit.

Her fingers tapped gently on his wrist. The warm touch made the base of Lizer's ears grow slightly hot.

He stared at her focused side profile and actually forgot his next move.

After a morning of learning, the panel of his pay-to-win superpower truthfully reflected the improvement in his knight cultivation method. This visible gain made him extremely excited:

Low-Level Knight Cultivation Method [Initiate 78/100]

Note: A cultivation method that can slowly improve physical fitness. Diligent study and hard practice will lead to the peak. The effects increase at each level of Proficiency, Mastery, and Perfection. Upon reaching Perfection, one can glimpse another realm. Consume energy points to optimize.

Encouraged by the beautiful teacher, the youths sweated profusely on the training ground and soon finished their knight course.

After the training ended, Felina called Lizer alone to her office.

The witchcraft crystal lamp in the office emitted a soft light. Pale gold mysterious witchcraft runes were pasted on the walls, and a witchcraft crystal pen engraved with runes lay on the desk.

Lizer's gaze was involuntarily drawn to the pale gold mysterious witchcraft runes on the wall. His footsteps subconsciously paused, his heart full of curiosity to know their function.

At this moment, a cold mechanical voice suddenly popped up in his mind:

[Consume 1 energy point to analyze the structure and efficacy of the current mysterious witchcraft rune.]

While Lizer was dazed, Felina sat in her chair, leaning forward slightly:

Student Lizer, I heard that your family and student George's family both run blacksmith shops in town?

Recently, major factories have received many military orders, so the education bureau's equipment orders have been delayed.

The municipal education bureau had no choice but to delegate the purchasing tasks of the town academies to the academies themselves.

The dean and I discussed it and decided to try our best to take care of local blacksmith shops. See how well your mentor treats you?

This was truly someone bringing a pillow just when he was feeling sleepy!

Lizer felt a burst of joy in his heart. He was just worrying about not finding a way to make money, and an opportunity came knocking.

He scratched the back of his head, unable to hide the smile on his face.

The excitement in his tone could not be suppressed:

Thank you so much! As long as I can get this order, I will do whatever you ask me to do, teacher!

Felinna bent over to hand him a cup of hot water. Because of the training just now, beads of sweat still hung on her forehead, and a crystal-clear drop of sweat slid down her fair neck to her collar.

Her hand held the cup, her knuckles slightly red from the effort, while her other hand brushed aside the hair falling over her cheek.

Lizer's gaze inadvertently swept over the exquisite curves of her chest, and he quickly looked away.

He secretly swallowed a mouthful of saliva, unable to shift his eyes away for a moment.

Felinna noticed his gaze and also felt that his earlier words were a bit off. Her cheeks instantly turned red. She put her hands on her hips and scolded playfully:

Student Lizer! What could a teacher possibly ask you to do? You were never like this before!

Lizer reluctantly looked away and took a deep breath to calm down:

Teacher, I really want to thank you.

Not to mention that you are the beauty of the academy and everyone likes you.

Just talking about this equipment procurement, I know it's not easy. From the city to the academy, and then to my family...

I understand the rules here, and I will definitely arrange everything properly.

As he spoke, he placed his hand on the desk and tapped it gently.

No girl dislikes being praised. Felinna narrowed her eyes comfortably upon hearing this, but she quickly put away her smile and feigned seriousness:

You are about the same age as my younger sister. I only see you as a child. These are not things you should be saying.

Her fingers unconsciously fiddled with the witchcraft crystal pen on the desk.

Mentioning her sister, a trace of worry flashed across Felinna's face. She quickly returned to normal, but Lizer still caught it.

Wanting to get closer to his mentor, he deliberately slowed down the pace of the conversation:

You have a sister, mentor? I've never heard you mention her before!

She must be as pretty as you, right? If there's a chance, bring her to Gray Mist Mountain Town to play. I can help you host her.

As he spoke, he leaned forward slightly, appearing very enthusiastic.

Lizer's flirting tone made Felinna a bit confused. She didn't want to continue talking about her sister; after all, it was a family matter, and Lizer was not a suitable person to confide in.

She frowned:

Student Lizer, I haven't seen you for a day, how come you've changed so much?

You weren't like this before! Did something happen?

Her hand rested on the armrest of the chair, her knuckles squeezing it gently.

Ha, maybe experiencing life and death makes a person mature.

Lizer deliberately spun last night's murder attempt as an attack by a wandering ghost. The patrolmen arrived, killed the ghost, and took him to the police station for a statement.

The deputy chief ultimately closed the case as a ghost attack.

As he spoke, his eyes flickered slightly, feeling a bit nervous in his heart.

After finishing his "story," Lizer deliberately complained in an exaggerated manner:

"Mentor, the police station is too bureaucratic!

In today's society, how could there possibly be wandering ghost attacks in a small town?

Those patrol officers are just afraid that with the New Year approaching, failing to solve an opened case will affect their performance reviews!

If it really was murder, wouldn't I be in a lot of danger right now?

Teacher, you have to help me!"

As he spoke, he clasped his hands together in front of his chest, putting on a pleading look.

Felina looked thoughtful, a bit uncertain:

"Murder? Isn't that a bit too exaggerated?

The only ones in town capable of controlling ghosts are the police station and the academy, so it shouldn't go that far, right?

Perhaps the police station's speculation is correct.

Besides, your theory about the performance reviews doesn't hold water. The officers I know are all very responsible. You shouldn't go around spouting nonsense, or you might offend someone.

Even if it really is murder, you are definitely safe inside the academy. You have to believe in the academy's power, and as your teacher, I will protect you too!"

Her tone was very serious as she patted Lizer on the shoulder.

Lizer naturally knew the officers were responsible, but he couldn't reveal his trump card, so he could only gloss over it.

He nodded, with a hint of joking and probing:

"Thank you, Teacher! You are so good to me. If you didn't have a boyfriend, I'd want to pledge myself to you in marriage, haha!"

He said this, deliberately putting on a joking demeanor, but suddenly remembered in his heart:

Yesterday, he seemed to have seen his mentor with a man. Could that person be her boyfriend?

What a pity!

Hearing this, Felina felt both shy and annoyed. Was this student actually flirting with her?

Her face flushed red:

"Boyfriend? I... I say, student Lizer, your attitude has changed way too much! If you keep this up, your teacher is really going to teach you a lesson!"

As she spoke, she picked up the witchcraft crystal pen on the desk and tapped it lightly against the tabletop as a warning.

Seeing that the atmosphere was about right, Lizer quickly apologized:

"Alright, Teacher, it's my fault. Let's get back to talking about the procurement."

He scratched his head, an embarrassed smile appearing on his face.

Seeing that Lizer was no longer harping on the previous topic, Felina secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

She picked up the water cup on the desk and took a sip, thinking to herself:

Why is this student acting so weird today?