Is It Weird for a Guy to Apply to a Witch School?-Chapter 516 -

Chapter 516: Revealing the Truth to the Academy Head

After playing with a few small cats in the Witch Cat Cafe and spending some time with the Fool's Dreams, I finally left under the Fool's Dreams' reluctant gaze.

After all, there were many Witch Cat Cafes in the Witch Academy, but I hadn't been to many places, usually only frequenting one or two, which was why the Fool's Dreams here were so excited when I arrived.

They even treated me to a cup of Fool's Dream Drink they personally prepared.

Holding this takeaway paper cup, I didn't expect that the Witch Cat Cafe's Fool's Dream Drink had transitioned from being mixed on-site to having a takeaway version.

Looked at this way, the Fool's Dream Drink seemed to be a quite popular blended fruit juice?

If only its price as a blended fruit juice wasn't so expensive…

After all, the cost of its raw materials was set.

They were all fruits involving Transcendent power, and generally, only places with severe markup on drinks and desserts like the Witch Cat Cafe would have an audience, since most of the senior students and teachers who came here were not short on money.

“Do you have any plans after returning to the academy? Or are you going to go straight to the Academy Head?”

Big Sis Bai asked.

“Mhm… I'll go check if the Academy Head is free first, and if not, I'll come back later.”

I replied while holding the Fool's Dream Drink, then took a big gulp, feeling the complex fruity fragrance the Fool's Dream Drink brought, and the ritualistic deduction within its preparation process.

A Ritual Rune then flashed in my eyes and was ultimately recorded in the Great Tree of Knowledge.

That was a Revelation contained within the Fool's Dream Drink.

Comparing it with the runes I had collected unintentionally before, indeed, Fool's Dream Drinks prepared by different Fool's Dreams not only had slight differences in taste but even the Revelation they brought had subtle discrepancies.

If I had the chance, I should collect more of these Revelations.

Maybe there were secrets within that I hadn't discovered.

However, these were all branches of coincidence.

At the moment, I had more important things to do.

As this matter was within the scope of a Grand Spellbook, it naturally required the Witch with the most insight into such matters to explain it to me.

Among the Witches I was familiar with, Teacher Ji Niang was still researching her [Transcendent Knowledge] and was probably busy, so it wasn't too sudden for me to seek out the Academy Head for the Seed of Great Knowledge.

However, to avoid trouble, I still sent a message in advance to ask.

If the Academy Head was busy at the moment, it wouldn't be good for me to disturb her.

Not long after, the message I sent was received by the Academy Head, and she quickly replied.

“The Academy Head has an Avatar in her office right now; we can go find her.”

Seeing the reply, I said to Big Sis Bai next to me.

After all, Big Sis Bai had just said she wanted to accompany me, and since we were going to see the Academy Head, Big Sis Bai was uneasy and wanted to go together.

In any case, Big Sis Bai was an official tutor, and she had also received the Academy Head's favor, so she naturally had some legitimate reason to go see the Academy Head.

“Let’s go, I’ll accompany you.”

Big Sis Bai took my hand and said to me.

Then, a Teleportation Channel suddenly tore open in front of us.

After Big Sis Bai and I stepped through together, we arrived at the location of the Academy Head's office.

I had been here more than once—brought by Teacher Ji Niang, and also summoned here—so I was quite familiar with the way.

Seeing the familiar Teleportation Landmark here, we quickly arrived at the Academy Head's office.

“Little Han has arrived? I didn't expect you to come so quickly. Oh… and another one… Little Bai, did you come with Little Han?”

When we clearly saw the figures here after arriving at the Academy Head's research room cum office, both Big Sis Bai and I were slightly stunned, because besides the Avatar of Academy Head Mei, another figure was sitting leisurely next to her.

And I knew her!

“Hello, Academy Head Mei… Hello, Academy Head Bev.”

I quickly greeted them.

After all, this was the Academy Head's office.

Was it strange to have two Academy Heads here?

It was naturally nothing strange…

However… the epic meeting of two Academy Heads… this had to be a plot for some earth-shattering secret.

I suppressed the conjecture in my heart and didn't ask directly.

At this moment, Big Sis Bai also politely greeted the two Academy Heads, but… did the Academy Head call Big Sis Bai "Little Bai"?

That was truly an intimate address…

“I didn't expect the old witch Mei was talking about to be you, Little Han. Long time no see.”

Academy Head Bev also spoke to me with a smile.

“Does Little Han need me for something? Hurry up and ask your questions while I'm not busy.”

Academy Head Mei ignored Bev Ailana next to her and got straight to the point, not wasting time with pleasantries, asking directly.

“Yes, Academy Head.”

I quickly nodded, and Big Sis Bai stepped forward.

“It's just that I recently derived a spell, and I have some questions and wanted to ask for the Academy Head's opinion. Mainly, I'm a bit indecisive.”

“A spell? For you to come directly to me, that spell shouldn't be simple, should it?”

Academy Head Mei asked with a smile.

After all, she knew the little one in front of her.

Usually, she wouldn't ask for help until she encountered genuine difficulty.

Just like the dream spells she conjured in Ninglan New City.

If someone hadn't actively requested them afterward, that spell would probably have rotted in her hands while she researched it herself.

Moreover, if it were an ordinary spell, based on her understanding of Little Han, she would likely go to Teacher Ji Niang first, not her, the Academy Head.

Furthermore, she could sense a natural sense of distance from the other party, which prevented the other party from clearly realizing how close their true relationship was at the moment.

“Mhm, it is indeed not simple.”

I nodded and said.

Then my gaze subconsciously shifted towards Academy Head Bev.

I didn't know if this Academy Head had told Academy Head Mei about the Grand Spellbook I created, but… even if she hadn't, I still had to overcome this hurdle with the Academy Head, so worrying wouldn't help.

“It's a Sequence Derivation Spell of a Grand Spellbook.”

As I spoke, I took out a Seed that I had previously "bred" and cultivated.

The moment the Seed appeared, Runes surged around it.

Upon closer perception, the permanent Spell effect aura belonging to a Grand Spellbook immediately made the two Academy Heads hold their breath.

Academy Head Mei didn't even get up from her seat, instantly teleporting in front of me, her expression solemn.

“Grand Spellbook Derivation Spell?!”

The Academy Head's eyes, at close range, were locked onto this Seed.

“Have you named this derivation spell?”

“Yes, the Grand Seed of Knowledge Spell.”

I nodded and said.

“The spell aura… doesn't seem like a derivation of the Great Wisdom Enlightenment Spell…”

At this moment, the Academy Head's brow furrowed directly.

The Great Wisdom Enlightenment Spell was a Grand Spellbook she created personally, so no one was more familiar with this Spellbook than her.

But the Spell effect in front of her… its aura was clearly different from the Great Wisdom Enlightenment Spell.

Even if it was a derivation spell, it should be homological with the prototype spell.

At this moment, Academy Head Bev Ailana also moved closer, her eyes carrying a hint of helplessness.

“Little Han, why do you show everything off?”

“What do you mean?”

Academy Head Mei immediately sensed something fishy when she saw Bev Ailana and stared intently at Bev Ailana.

“That's exactly what I mean.”

Academy Head Bev didn't explain much, seemingly enjoying Mei Linde's confused look, even with a touch of malicious joy.

“I don't recall you having a Grand Spellbook…”

She wasn't looking down on Academy Head Bev.

The other party was not someone who enjoyed researching [Transcendent Knowledge]; she was a violent blockhead who liked to develop Spellbooks and combat techniques and look for fun everywhere.

Where would she get the channel to obtain a Grand Spellbook?

This person was the type who, even with the status of an Academy Head, would not be accepted by any group if she wanted to participate in Grand Spellbook research.

At most… they would just let her test some spell power.

“Heh heh I don't have one, but there was a [Transcendent Knowledge] in that Small World we arrived at.”

Bev Ailana's lips curved into a barely concealable smile, and she looked away, as if disdainful to explain further.

“Do you know what you are saying!”

Mei Linde was stunned for a moment, then asked in a deep voice.

Was she implying that Little Han completed the creation of a Grand Spellbook during those days in the Small World?

“Facts speak louder than words. I originally didn't want to tell you this. If Little Han hadn't suddenly come over and brought this up to you, I wouldn't bother explaining.”

Bev Ailana complained, then looked at me again.

“Little Han, you must remember not to always think about revealing your secrets to others when nothing is going on, or a certain Witch will be dealt a devastating blow…”

“Shut up, Bev Ailana… What do you take me for? I'm not that fragile. Acknowledging one's incompetence is the most basic quality of an Academic Witch. If Little Han encounters a problem she can't solve herself, she should bravely ask. As her senior, would I harm her?”

“But Little Han is not a Transcendent Witch yet. She should still be careful where caution is due.”

“Little Han is a Lesser Witch. Do you believe I can go to the Lesser Witch Mutual Aid Association right now and apply for this certificate for Little Han?”

“Then go ahead.”

Bev Ailana said, looking like she was enjoying the show.

This instantly made Academy Head Mei pause.

“Heh… you tricked me…”

Mei Linde rubbed her forehead, slightly annoyed.

She was actually tricked by Bev Ailana, that blockhead who only knew violent casting, but the shock of Little Han being able to create a Grand Spellbook by herself was too great for her…

“I will make time to handle this matter.”

Mei Linde said.

The Transcendent Witch community was extremely exclusive towards the non-Witch community.

Even the Prospective Witches with implanted Magic Power Sources were only slightly cared for.

The Lesser Witch certification would make the Transcendent Witches more accepting of this group.

This difference was like seeing a gorilla versus a disabled person—it was the difference between a non-kind and a kind.

“Let's get back to this.”

Academy Head Mei directly ignored the opinions of others, then turned to me and spoke again.

“This is called the Grand Seed of Knowledge, right? Is this a prototype Grand Spell or a derivation spell?”

“Yes, this is a derivation spell.”

I replied.

At this moment, I was also a little confused by the situation.

Academy Head Bev hadn't revealed this matter to Academy Head Mei?

Based on Academy Head Bev's lecture to me just now, she seemed to have intended to hide it for me, but unfortunately, this Grand Spellbook was destined to be impossible to conceal.

“Then what is the name of the prototype spell?”

Mei Linde asked.

The name of every Grand Spellbook was basically chosen by the Witch who created it, but this name was not chosen randomly.

Moreover, no Witch would treat such an important matter lightly and choose a random name to "insult" their own achievement.

“Great Tree of Knowledge.”

“Great Tree of Knowledge… it doesn't sound like a spell that can attack directly.”

As she spoke, her gaze landed on the Seed floating in my hand.

Even this derivation spell did not reveal any aggressiveness.

“Yes, this is a support-type Spellbook, similar to the Great Wisdom Enlightenment Spell.”

“Another support-type Spellbook?”

The Academy Head nodded, not looking down on this type of Spellbook.

Support-type Spellbooks could achieve far more than an offensive Spellbook.

Just like her former Great Weakening Spell, it had no direct offensive power, but who dared to say it was weak?

No one in the entire Main World dared to say that spell was weak.

“Then how was this Spellbook created? You shouldn't possess the True Editing technique.”

Soon, Mei Linde raised many more questions, as if she was the one with many questions for the other party, rather than the other party coming to ask her questions.

“Mei, are you asking too many questions? I recall Little Han had questions for you first, didn't she?”

Bev Ailana interjected from the side.

“Did she? It seems so, but I'm just trying to understand the situation. Aren't you curious? Satisfy my curiosity as the Academy Head, and at the same time, let me understand this Grand Spellbook better. Only by understanding first do I have the right to speak. If I don't understand anything, how can I respond to Little Han's questions?”

The Academy Head made no attempt to conceal her curiosity and thirst for knowledge, directly asking questions when she didn't understand, even if the other party was only a student.

“It's fine. If it involves any privacy, you don't have to say anything. I won't pry. If Little Han is willing to explain to me, I will also be very happy.”

“Mhm, this really doesn't count as privacy. Academy Head Mei is one of the teachers I trust.”

With my words, the smile on the Academy Head's face deepened a few shades.

“I really don't possess True Editing to create a Grand Spellbook. This Grand Spellbook was also a kind of fortunate coincidence. Originally, it wasn't a Grand Spellbook. I just derived a Spellbook called Memory Bookshelf based on some Revelations I obtained from the [Transcendent Knowledge] in the Small World at the time. That was the initial prototype of this Grand Spellbook, which I called the Tree of Knowledge.”

“Memory Bookshelf… Oh, that Spellbook?”

Mei Linde naturally remembered this Spellbook.

After all, she had encountered it when using the Metamorphic Incubation Spell.

At the time, she was the one who preserved those memories in the Memory Bookshelf for Little Han.

“This Spellbook could actually derive this kind of derivation spell? And then you used this derivation spell to bear the [Transcendent Knowledge] and transform into a Grand Spellbook, right?”

“Yes, so I said it was a coincidence.”

I nodded and said.

“That can't be called a coincidence. If this derivation hadn't been guided by the Revelation obtained from that [Transcendent Knowledge], this Spellbook would not have been qualified to bear that [Transcendent Knowledge] and transform into a Grand Spellbook. However, a Grand Spellbook created in this manner is an incomplete Grand Spellbook. How did you deal with the Void Crack created by the Grand Spellbook at the time? Do you remember how many there were?”

“I helped deal with it! There was only one Void Crack, which is not few. At least it reached the threshold of a Grand Spellbook, didn't it?”

Bev Ailana interjected at this moment, her tone carrying a hint of pride.

“Hmph Look how capable you are, glowing just from a bit of reflected glory?”

Academy Head Mei rolled her eyes at Academy Head Bev, but she still gathered this information.

The birth of a single Void Crack was the recognition of the Void.

This meant that it indeed held the status of a Grand Spellbook.

However, using this "near-trickery" method, the difficulty of continuing to perfect this Grand Spellbook was no less than the entirety of the preparations for creating a Grand Spellbook through the normal procedure, and… this was a near-irreplicable miracle.