"So this is the level of a battle between Second Circles? It's incredible to imagine what users of higher circles must be like."
"Yes, the higher circles are completely absurd."
Valença watched Kai and Giulio excitedly talking about the battle. After the fight, Enrico and Danyana had been taken to the infirmary, where they were being treated by the healing mages. Everyone else remained there, while Elian, Caelan, and Liam had actual dark clouds over their heads, repeating that they had been the only ones eliminated and that they would need to ask for even heavier training.
Serenya, who was nearby, had a perfectly proud expression.
"My subordinates, don't be like this because my husb— my precious subordinate as second-in-command has to demonstrate this power. This is good."
"You were going to say your husband?"
"Yes, but since I'm surrounded by rivals, I was being careful."
Valença looked at her with an expression that made it clear she thought she was an idiot and turned her eyes back toward where Enrico was. Aoi and Rina remained together, discussing something about rewarding Enrico for his victory.
'Rewarding?'
Immediately, Valença glanced at Yumeha, who was near the door. As if she had received a signal, Yumeha looked toward Rina and nodded. The two really made a good pair, even though that partnership had only been formed recently.
Since Yumeha had already received the message, she returned to worrying about her master. There was no way she could not be worried after he had fallen unconscious. When she touched his hand, she realized that it was tense.
'My master pushed himself too hard. So I have to find a way to make him rest well.'
Very close to the area, voices could be heard.
"He really evolved twice, and it wasn't an evolution like Danyana's. It seemed like he simply became much stronger."
"I can barely believe it. He must be a prodigy on the level of Rank 1, right?"
"I don't know if he would be. If he were, why would he have entered Class D?"
"Maybe he awakened his potential afterward."
Some students were behind the wall, watching the room and commenting about Enrico.
Seraphina was sitting down, trying to understand how much things had changed since he began becoming stronger. To those students, Enrico had become a new rising jewel, and surely some were already thinking about getting close to him to take advantage of it.
'I won't let them.'
'That's right. Kill them all.'
A flame appeared around Seraphina as she stared threateningly at the students. The frightening aura immediately made some of them step back.
Shortly afterward, Virelle left the room accompanied by one of the healing mages. She said goodbye to him and walked toward the students, stopping in front of them with a proud look. She was quite satisfied with everything she had seen in that battle and remained in a good mood. Now that Enrico had managed to defeat Danyana, he was only one step away from becoming her disciple.
The only problem was that there was still a monster capable of surpassing her by many levels: the student who occupied Rank 1 in the academy.
"You all did very well. I'm quite proud of all of you. I would also like to announce that I will already challenge a Class S teacher to accompany the students who increased their ranks to positions above 31."
"Yes, teacher!"
Some students, especially the boys who had just moved to Class A, still seemed sad. Virelle, however, smiled and repeated that she was proud of them. Teachers Borem and Sir Drenholm would certainly accompany them as well, and that was enough to make them a little more excited.
"And, Serenya, from what I heard, your mother will also challenge someone from Class S."
"Thank you for letting me know."
Virelle nodded and left. Serenya placed a hand on her neck, knowing that her training with her mother would become even more intense, especially after seeing how much stronger Enrico had become.
'If I don't become stronger, how will his family accept me?'
The infirmary door opened, and Enrico came out, with Danyana right behind him, stretching.
"Good afternoon, everyone."
Everyone gathered around them. Danyana looked at everyone, analyzing their levels with just one glance.
"Are these your friends? They seem weak."
"Hehehe. That's because they are compared to me."
"Oh, that makes sense hahaha."
The two whispered something with smiles, which irritated Elian, Caelan, Liam, and Bruna even though they did not know what the two were saying.
Danyana looked to the side where she sensed several killing intentions and noticed that some of the girls seemed to be looking at her as if she were a threat. With a smile, she waited for a challenge. From the looks of it, they really seemed to want to attack her.
'She's strong and beautiful.'
That was the shared thought of some of them.
Enrico looked at Danyana, and she simply nodded before leaving. Inside the infirmary, the two had talked about her becoming his companion. Danyana had some doubts at first, but she ended up accepting quickly.
Seeing his friends, Enrico approached to exchange a few words before going to rest in his room. He had to answer several questions about the battle and his evolution. After saying goodbye, Rina and Aoi even offered their rooms so that he could sleep, but they were immediately interrupted by Yumeha and Valença.
"Master, let's go."
Enrico nodded, but before going any farther, he looked back and saw the two disappointed girls. Then he raised his hand.
"Girls, next time I'll accept."
"Master..."
Yumeha became jealous and lightly pulled on his clothes, while Aoi and Rina seemed happy and ran to their rooms. Valença, on the other hand, began quietly repeating that she should have done the same thing, but in a less shameless way. Before leaving, she waved goodbye to Enrico, who returned the gesture, and the two parted ways.
"Master, didn't you say you were going to tell me what it seems like happened when you awakened a second magic?"
"Of course. It's simply a magic that I have in the future, and I managed to do something to speed up my development."
The two whispered so quietly that it would have been impossible for anyone to hear them. That excuse was perfect for someone who had come from the future, so Enrico used it very well.
[Lying to such a good follower... You are a disappointment.]
'Here comes the system and its jealousy.'
[I'm not jealous!]
Arriving at the room, Enrico entered and lay down. Yumeha closed the door, knelt beside the bed, and offered him a massage to help him rest his shoulders. Since he really wanted to rest, Enrico calmly accepted, enjoying the moment.
"Master, can I sleep here from now on? I already talked to Teacher Virelle, and she allowed it. So everything is fine."
"But isn't the director supposed to be the one who allows it?"
"Teacher allowed it."
Enrico had not expected that change in the situation, but since he was enjoying the massage, he allowed Yumeha to sleep in the room. As long as she continued offering that massage, everything would be fine.
Beginning to close his eyes, Enrico fell asleep while enjoying the moment. Really, having a wife like Yumeha was not bad. In fact, it was very good.
Yumeha gave a shy smile as she remembered the letter her mother had sent, filled with instructions on how to give massages.
"Mom's technique for winning over a man is working..."
Ever since Enrico had chosen her, her mother seemed to worry about her more and more and wanted Yumeha to make an effort to please him.
'Thank you, Mom. I will use your tips in the best way possible.'