A total of twenty-four mage apprentices signed up to take the one-star promotion assessment, and a total of five of them passed. Anna scanned the circle, and the ones who were happy were all the older ones. Some who failed to pass the test at an early age left sadly.
There are also some younger students who are not upset when they see the result that they failed, probably just like some people who took the college entrance examination in their sophomore year of high school just to practice their skills.
There is also a line written under the results table. Those who pass the exam need to submit their badges to the promotion assessment registration office as soon as possible.
After Anna waited for Natalie to calm down, they went to the registration office together. The other three mage apprentices who had passed arrived a little earlier than them. The five of them took off their badges and handed them to the staff.
It was very easy to add stars to the badges. The staff took five badges to the back, and when they came back after waiting for a few minutes, each badge had a gold star on it.
"Congratulations to the five of you who have become one-star mages." The staff said with a smile, and also talked about the ceremony of how to be conferred as a baron in the future. It was similar to what Natalie said. They would have to wait until the birthday of the goddess, and then the association would We will notify you in advance, so they don’t have to worry about it for the time being.
Anna solemnly pinned the badge on her chest. This was the best reward for her hard work in the past two months.
She and Natalie left the registration office. Anna said: "Natalie, I will continue to study next. I want to try the two-star promotion assessment in one month."
Natalie had already known Anna's choice. After hearing this, she thought for a while and said, "I want to study with you!"
She will definitely not participate in the two-star promotion assessment in one month, but she still wants to learn with Anna. She finds that becoming a one-star mage is not that difficult, and she wants to move forward to become a two-star mage!
"Okay, let's go together then!" Anna beamed. It was such a pleasure to have someone to accompany her on the road of learning.
Anna and Natalie walked down the road smiling, coming face to face with the demon that seemed to be waiting for them.
Anna stepped forward and puffed up her chest: "Look, I'm a one-star mage now!" As long as you don't stop me, I will definitely become a five-star mage soon!
Rotgar glanced at the badge on Anna's chest. The originally blank space had been filled with a gold star.
He nodded: "It should be."
In order to help her, he did a lot of things that he wouldn't have done before. If she still couldn't pass, he would be furious.
Anna doesn't care whether the devil's attitude is good or not. She has become a one-star mage, which means she has a title. She is moving towards her goal step by step!
"Now we have to study, will you come?" Anna asked.
Rotgar had nothing else to do every day, so naturally he would not refuse: "Of course."
So on the first day when the promotion assessment results were announced, Anna and the three of them once again sat in familiar seats.
The collection of books in the elementary library was not large, and most of the books were not thick. Anna once secretly thought that she might be able to read all the books on the shelves. However, she later discovered that some books were really worthless, so she naturally would not ask for trouble.
She took some books suitable for one-star and two-star mages and continued to read hard and take notes.
On the first day when she started studying again, Natalie didn't want to study too hard, so she picked up a biographical book and read it slowly. When she saw something interesting, she had to hold back her laughter from time to time.
Rotgar also casually took a book and put it in front of his eyes. He only glanced at it occasionally, but most of the time he looked at Anna with his chin in his hands.
The lines of her profile were very soft, and he couldn't help but want to compare them to her tough character. She is obviously a weak woman who can rely on her body to gain power and be held in the palm of someone's hand, but she just walks out on such a broad road alone.
He watched her step by step until now. Looking back on her initial appearance, even he found it incredible that she had gone from a girl in the slums to a one-star mage and a baron in just four... Many months.
At this moment, her serious profile was mesmerizing.
Rotgar had long been accustomed to his sudden thoughts full of praise for Anna, and he no longer even blamed Raymond's fragile body.
Aren’t all human males like this? Anyway, just wait until he gets out of this body.
After studying all morning, the group of people left the library, but were stopped by a somewhat unfamiliar three-star mage.
He was a male mage in his thirties, with an elegant and gentle appearance. When he saw Anna, he walked over quickly, looked at her and smiled: "You are Anna, right?"
Ana was stunned and nodded: "Yes, what can I do for you?"
The smile on the mage's face was very cordial: "I know your results in the promotion assessment, and I want to be your teacher. Are you interested?" He said and handed over a piece of paper, "This is me In this case, you can consider it and don’t reply to me immediately.”
After speaking, the mage nodded slightly, turned and left.
Anna took the paper handed over by the mage and was a little surprised. Unexpectedly, her performance in the promotion assessment would spread so quickly.
Because there is a two-way choice relationship between students and teachers, it is normal for this mage to behave like this.
Anna lowered her head and was about to take a closer look when a slender hand stretched out from the side, took the paper away, and tore it up with a sharp sound.
Facing Anna's glare, Rotgar looked calm and said coldly: "A mere three-star mage is not worthy of being your teacher."
Anna couldn't help but complain, you are only two stars now!
She held down the devil's hand that was about to tear up the paper, looked at him and said, "I never wanted to choose anyone to be my teacher." Unless it was a five-star mage who could defeat the devil.
Rotgar raised his eyebrows. Anna took the piece of paper, put it together and continued reading, while saying, "But I have to save some face, wait two days for 'consideration' before rejecting it, right?"
Rejecting the offer in person would be too disrespectful. Since there was no rush to accept students, she pretended to think about it for two days and then expressed her rejection sincerely, thus saving the other party's face. This mages association is too small, so she thinks it's better not to make random enemies.
Lotgar sneered. He knew Anna's purpose, but he didn't agree with it.
"Is that kind of person worth befriending?" He sneered.
Ana glanced at him and didn't want to speak. What is his identity and level, and what level is she? He can look down on everything in the human world, but she can't.
"Not convinced?" Rotgar noticed Anna's eyes.
Anna smiled and said: "I think multiple friends are better than multiple enemies. After all, I am still a weakling with only one star."
Rotgar said: "As long as I am here, no one can bully you."
Anna thought to herself, you are obviously the one who bullies me the most, okay
If there were no demons around, her life would be so leisurely, and she wouldn't have to work so hard to improve her strength as if she were rushing to be reincarnated.
"You can't always be here. Only the improvement of your own strength is the most reliable." Anna said.
Rotgar was not surprised that Anna could say this, and besides, it was true that he would not always be here... but she would not be here at that time either.
"It's up to you." He smiled meaningfully.
Anna almost got goosebumps from the devil's laughter. She couldn't say anything even though she knew there was something in his words.
This afternoon, Anna went to the meditation room to practice. For the next month, she decided to theory in the morning and practice in the afternoon.
Two days later, Anna went to the pharmacy where the three-star mage had written on the paper that he had given her. She sincerely expressed that she did not want to find a teacher yet. Fortunately, the three-star mage was not very good at it. He looked unhappy and left an opening for her, saying that if she wanted, she could go to her again at any time.
Anna lamented that this mage was really kind, but she really didn't want to bring trouble to others. She could only say thank you and valued him, but in fact she had already decided not to come to him again.
Anna also met Leon once in the pharmacy. The two briefly talked about Anna's performance in the promotion assessment without saying much.
Anna deliberately did not have close contact with Leon, and it was impossible for Leon to force Anna to chat when she wanted to leave.
On the fifth day after the results of the promotion assessment were announced, Rotgar suddenly asked Anna to go to the opera in the evening.
Anna's expression was a little surprised, it was a bit like a modern boy asking a girl to go out to watch a movie. However, after all, the devil wanted to gain her soul by gaining her heart, so it was not surprising that he would do this.
"Then Natalie..." As soon as Anna brought it up, the devil frowned.
But the one who reacted faster than the devil was Natalie on the side. She said quickly: "I won't go. There is a banquet at home tonight and I have to be there."
Anna looked at Natalie, who smiled coquettishly, with a hint of pleading in her eyes.
Looking at the devil again, his expression looked very satisfied because Natalie was not going.
Anna thought that she had no reason to refuse, so she agreed.
After practicing in the afternoon, Anna forced the devil to have dinner in the association cafeteria, mainly because she felt sorry and wanted to save Raymond some money where she could.
It was after seven o'clock after dinner, and the opera started at eight o'clock. When Anna got on the carriage, she finally asked: "What is the name of the opera?"
"You'll know when you get there," Rotgar said mysteriously.
Anna guessed to herself. When she arrived at the theater door and saw the handwritten poster, she couldn't help but be speechless.
"The Devil and His Lover".
No, didn't he hate this show before? Why did he drag her to watch it again? So dark that you become a fan
Anna didn't mind watching it again, so she followed into the VIP private room without asking any questions.
There are already many people sitting below. There are still many rich people and nobles in Black Cloud City. People who have money want to show off, but they can't be like the nouveau riche. They have nothing to show off, so they can use what they have seen to show off. Just pretend. Therefore, going to the opera has become a way for some people to show off.
Anna waited while drinking tea, and soon the curtain opened.
She noticed that the devil had a smile on his face and seemed to be in a good mood, and couldn't help but secretly guess whether he had done something.
The first scene is still the same, with the aristocratic girl Luna crying about her unfree marriage. The devil appears and offers to help her, but the devil does not wear a mask like Anna saw before.
From the second act onwards, things change even more. After the devil saved Luna, Luna fell in love with the devil. Although Luna's cousin fled, he later came back, knelt down in front of the devil and said that he was willing to give everything for him. The nobleman who originally fell in love with Luna at first sight The son also swore allegiance to the devil after seeing the devil, and even a new character appeared. Luna's best friend was fascinated by the devil after seeing it.
Later, Luna's father, the only one who remained sane, still found the mages. Unexpectedly, the mages were also fascinated by the devil. Whether they were men or women, they were willing to do anything for him to please him. In the end, Luna, who was deeply jealous, poisoned everyone at a banquet, including herself. She said that if she could not become the only devil, then everyone should die. And the cold demon left here without shedding a tear to find the next batch of victims.
After Anna came back from Luna's cousin, she was stunned when she expressed her love for the devil. She held the tea cup in her hand and never put it down, with the expression of an old man on the subway looking at his mobile phone.
No, how could a good tragic love story be transformed into this weird Jack-Su plot
She recalled the mysterious expression on the devil's face when he insisted on dragging her to watch the opera, and she immediately understood that this was probably changed at his request. However, she didn't expect that his hobby was so unique that it allowed the devil in the play to be male and female. Could it be that he also...
Anna subconsciously turned her head to look at the devil, only to see that his expression at the moment was not much better than hers, with a sullen face that seemed ready to explode and hurt someone at any time.
Hey, didn't he ask someone to change it
Rotgar is indeed so angry that he wants to kill someone. What happened to the theater manager? Did he deliberately want to make him angry? He clearly only said that demons are very handsome and charming, will not indulge in love, and will not die for anyone. How could it be changed to this! How could the devil not reject any man? No, how could the devil not refuse anyone who comes!
Rotgar was just about to stand up, but Anna suddenly spoke to bring him back to his senses.
"Raymond, the changes to this show are quite... strange." Anna looked weird and came over and said, "Did you take me to watch it again because you knew it had been changed and you liked the changed show?"
"No!" Rotgar looked gloomy, "I didn't know that the show was changed like this."
In other words, it was indeed his instruction to change it, but Party B failed to meet Party A's requirements...
Anna found it a bit funny when she saw the devil looking so angry. Looking at the audience in the audience, they seemed to be very receptive to the story. When the actors took their curtain call, they all stood up and applauded as hard as they could. She even saw some The lady was wiping her tears with a handkerchief, and her brightly colored nails were faintly visible between the white silk handkerchiefs.
Because she was worried that the devil would get angry and hurt people because of this magic drama, Anna pretended to hold down his forearm casually, and said tentatively with a smile: "Actually, I think this change is pretty good. This is how the devil should be." Don’t care about anyone and won’t stop for anyone.”
Hearing Anna's words, Rotgar turned to look at her and frowned: "Didn't you see a demon? Do you think so?"
Anna said: "I have seen it before, but... after all, he is a demon. He is willing to die for a human woman like the previous version. It doesn't feel right. What do you think?"
Rotgar met Anna's eyes, and for a moment she felt as if she had been seen through. She seemed to know that there was actually a demon hiding in this body.
But this ridiculous idea was quickly abandoned by him. This kind of thing could not happen. It was not like he had never appeared before the Pope after being possessed. Even a five-star mage couldn't see through him. Anna was now only as strong as a two-star mage.
Rotgar thought of the fragile state of Raymond's body when facing Anna, and suddenly felt irritable for some reason.
"Of course," Rotgar sneered, "To demons, humans are an inferior race. Will you die for cats and dogs?"
Anna smiled and said: "Of course not. So, I think this version has been changed well."
She let go of the devil's forearm and leaned back deeply in her chair. She was boldly testing to see if he would have some feelings for her after they had been together for more than four months. After raising cats and dogs for a long time, they would also have feelings after all, right
But the result of the test disappointed her. She could see that he meant what he said. As a demon, humans are an inferior race, so how can they have any feelings for him
Forget it, she shouldn't have such extravagant hopes in the first place.
Rotgar looked at Anna, and he felt keenly that her mood seemed a little depressed, but she was still smiling.
Why? She doesn't actually like this version of the opera
Of course it's impossible to like it, this version is so bad, not even as good as the first version.
While Rotgar was still thinking, Anna yawned and stood up and said, "It's late, I should go home."
Rotgar also stood up and said, "I'll take you back."
"No need," Anna smiled brightly at him, "I have something to think about and want to take a walk."
Anna was obviously smiling, but Rotgar felt a little blocked when he saw her expression. He didn't insist: "It's up to you."
The two walked out of the theater. Rotgar watched Anna leave on foot. He looked back at the theater. He wanted to settle the score with the theater manager again, but after standing there for more than ten seconds, he suddenly felt very boring, so he got on the carriage and left.
Anna likes to take slow walks in the night and think quietly.
Thinking of the devil's answer just now, she couldn't help but sigh.
He really didn't hide his disdain for human beings at all.
Darkness has the power to make people more emotional. Anna was surrounded by the night, and suddenly she remembered the scene where the devil fought for her with blood all over her body on the line between life and death.
Don't think about his true purpose, he is really handsome in that picture.
She also remembered that compared to how she was trembling when she first faced him, she was obviously much more relaxed now. Sometimes she would even forget his true purpose and really treat him as a friend.
But in the end, she was naive. People really treated her as prey. How could she, a prey, have feelings for the hunter? No matter how many times he helped her and saved her, he would only take her life and soul.
Anna sighed, she should be more awake, but she couldn't be fooled by him.
She decided that once she felt that Devilman was not bad, she would think about the opera she watched today, and the sobriety effect would be perfect.
When Rotgar saw Anna again the next day, he certainly didn't find anything wrong with Anna.
Anna continued to devote herself to her studies, even more focused than preparing for the previous one-star promotion assessment. She knew very well that only strength was her backing, and she couldn't expect the devil to suddenly be kind and let her go.
Nearly ten days passed like this, and it was time to register for the two-star promotion assessment.
There are forty-seven in the Black Cloud City Mage Association. No, there are already fifty-two one-star mage. Correspondingly, there are more people who have signed up to take the assessment to become a two-star mage. But among the five new mage apprentices, only Anna One person signed up.
When Anna went to register, the staff at the registration office were surprised to see her. She had only become a one-star mage half a month ago, and of course they still remembered her very clearly. They thought she wanted to practice. Although they thought it was a bit premature, they didn't have the right to say anything.
After Anna signed up, she continued to devote herself to the study and practice of rising to two stars. She consolidated the four events one by one. Because actual combat training was a little troublesome, she chose a day to go to Leon specifically to ask how far her actual combat level was from that of a two-star mage.
Leon smiled lightly and said, "If I were to grade you in the two-star promotion assessment, I would give you excellent grades."
Anna smiled in surprise: "It turns out that I am so powerful now."
"Yes, the two-star promotion test is not difficult for you. You will pass it." Leon paused as he spoke, as if he wanted to say something more, but he held back. Anna still had to prepare for the two-star promotion assessment, so he shouldn't bother her and distract her at this time.
Anna was still immersed in the joy that she had unknowingly experienced, so she didn't notice Leon's hesitation.
But even if she noticed it, she would probably pretend she didn't see it. For the unlucky guy targeted by the devil, she is enough.
Anna signed up for the assessment to be promoted to two stars right after she became a one-star mage. This news gradually spread in the Mage Association.
In this world of mages, there is indeed a distinction between geniuses and mediocre mages, but whether they are geniuses or not cannot be discovered when testing elemental affinities, but will gradually emerge through long-term learning.
Therefore, when Anna, a mage apprentice who joined the association at the "advanced age" of seventeen years old, became a one-star mage, she has attracted the attention and observation of some people. If she can successfully be promoted to a two-star mage, then she is a genius. , it’s almost certain.
An ordinary mage joins the association and starts studying at the age of seven. After several years of study, he becomes a one-star mage at the age of eleven or twelve, and then is promoted to a two-star mage at the age of sixteen or seventeen. The first two levels are relatively easy to reach, but to become a three-star mage, it takes nearly ten years of study and practice. Many people are promoted to three-star mage when they are thirty years old. Therefore, Raymond, who is about to be promoted to three-star mage at the age of eighteen, is already extremely talented.
Although Anna seems to be able to become a two-star mage at the age of seventeen, which is similar to an ordinary two-star mage, it has only been more than two months since she joined the Mage Association. She has jumped two levels. It is really not an exaggeration to say that she is a genius.
There are even secret bets on whether Anna can pass this promotion test.
Anna suddenly realized that she had gained a lot of attention in the association recently.
Some people secretly looked at her when she was reading in the library, some people pointed at her quietly when she walked in the association, and some people came out to look at her when she accidentally passed by other people's territory when she went to the pharmacy and meditation room... She seemed to suddenly become a got everyone's focus.
"It's too difficult." Anna sighed quietly as she lay on the table in the library, regardless of others staring at her.
It's true that you won't lose a piece of flesh if someone looks at you, but it's really awkward.
"It's just being stared at. What do you care about them?" Rotgar said so, but he also turned his head and looked coldly at those who looked at Anna from time to time. Those who were looked at by him were shocked. , quickly avoided sight.
"That's right..." Anna shook her head slightly. She could imagine that after she passed the exam, more people would pay attention to her, and she would become a famous figure in the entire association.
She would have liked to keep a low profile and take her time, but unfortunately the situation did not allow it.
"Forget it, there are still ten days, and the endurance will be over." Anna sat up suddenly and said to herself.
However, if she really passes, she might have a turn for the better, which is not without hope.
The depression was only temporary, and Anna soon devoted herself to the ocean of knowledge again.
It was the only solution to her dilemma.
Of course, those eyes did not disappear in the next few days, but Anna had prepared her mind and didn’t think about it anymore.
On the contrary, Rotgar kept a straight face all day long, as if everyone owed him a hundred gold coins.
He really didn't like the eyes that fell on Anna, but he couldn't do anything.
Another thing that made Rotgar even more upset was that in the blink of an eye, he didn't have much time.
There were still nearly four months left when he changed the content of the bet with Balan. He felt that this time was enough, but the time passed so fast. In the blink of an eye, there was less than a month left.
He could feel that Anna treated him differently, but he also had a hunch that if he proposed to her now, she would not agree.
In the past month, Anna has been preparing for the assessment to be promoted to two stars, so he has not done anything extra, but after her assessment is over, he will have to think of something to do.
He must win this bet.
On the day of the two-star promotion assessment, Anna was in high spirits, and Natalie and Rotgar both went out of their way to accompany her.
She knew it was useless to refuse, so she just thanked them for accompanying them.
At 8:30 in the morning, Natalie hugged Anna before she entered the examination room and said solemnly: "Anna, you will definitely get excellent!"
Anna smiled and hugged Natalie back: "Yes, I think so too."
She let go of Natalie and looked at the devil again, smiling at him: "Then I'm going in."
Rotgar raised his eyebrows.
Anna waved and walked into the study room of the library.
There was no Natalie here this time, and Anna was not afraid of putting any pressure on others. She handed in the paper one hour after the exam started. The test questions were not beyond her study range and she answered them easily.
She also easily passed the next level of mental power. Before the one-star promotion test, she was already familiar with many applications of one-star spells. It would be no problem to try it again this month.
In the potion test in the afternoon, she drew the potion related to rabbit head grass. During this period, she did not go to the line of life and death. After all, she was injured by the three-headed magic eagle, which had a psychological impact on her. However, relying on her superb mental micro-control and familiarity with the preparation process, Anna easily completed the preparation of the potion.
Coincidentally, the examiner of the potions exam was the three-star mage who had previously said he would accept her as a student. He smiled friendly when he saw her, obviously knowing that she had signed up for this exam.
When Anna came out of the potions exam, she said to Rotgar: "The examiner of the potions exam is the three-star mage who wanted to accept me as a student. Look, I was right when I said I wanted to save face for him, right?"
Rotgar said disdainfully: "If he dares to deliberately fail you, I won't let him go."
Anna glanced sideways at the two-star badge on his chest, and said deliberately and sinisterly: "Yes, you can definitely teach him a lesson."
Rotgar glared at Anna, and just as he was about to fight for his dignity, he saw Anna pulling Natalie away and running away, and turned back to greet him: "Let's go to the martial arts field first, please walk slowly!"
Rotgar lost all his temper, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and followed slowly.
This time, the one waiting for the one-star mages to challenge on the martial arts field was a three-star mage, and there was also a three-star mage standing next to the arena for rotation.
After all, a one-star mage is more powerful than a mage apprentice, and there are so many people participating in the exam that even a three-star mage may not be able to cope with the wheel battle.
Like the practical exam for promotion to one star, it was first come, first served. Anna felt that she should not be in the limelight anymore, but she didn't know that these one star mages, who ranged in age from fourteen or fifteen to early twenties, seemed to have rehearsed in advance. , everyone turned to look at her.
Anna even saw among these people the two girls who had laughed at her the day she first met Natalie. They were taught a lesson by the devil. Later, she, Natalie, and the devil mostly studied together, and never caused trouble again.
Being watched by so many pairs of eyes, Anna was on pins and needles, so she walked forward with a heart, and took the initiative to choose to be the first one to enter the ring.
"Ask the mage for advice." After greeting politely, Anna rushed forward as soon as she heard the start signal.
Perhaps Anna is a bit unconventional - not everyone has the practical skills developed in the life-and-death battle like Leon and the Devil, and the three-star mage has experienced those practical examinations, whether he is a mage apprentice or a The one-star mage had never rushed over like this at the beginning. He was surprised for a moment and almost failed to dodge Anna's first test blow.
Cold sweat suddenly broke out on his head, and the three-star mage concentrated his attention seriously. If he was really hit by this novice who had only been promoted to one star for a month during the assessment from one star to two stars, he would lose all face.
These three minutes were terrifyingly long to him. He didn't know why this young female mage gave him such a sense of oppression, just like... the same fight with Raymond a few months ago. Several times, he narrowly avoided her surprise attacks hidden behind fair attacks. Because he remembered the fear of being dominated by Raymond before, he almost fought back against the examiner's rules.
When three minutes were up, he breathed a sigh of relief. Because he was highly nervous, he took the initiative to get off the stage and replace himself with another mage before the next candidate came up. Although this seems a bit embarrassing, it is better than being hit by other candidates who took advantage of him due to the consumption of this field.
But before he could breathe enough, he saw Raymond staring at him coldly outside the crowd. He suddenly felt a chill running down his spine. He suddenly remembered the romantic rumors between this novice mage and Raymond, and finally understood her. Where did that familiar feeling of oppression come from. Obviously, her actual combat was taught by Raymond, so it's no wonder.
Of course, she will get an excellent score. With so many people watching her performance, he is not willing to deliberately give low scores to make people think that he has no capacity.
Anna came off the stage panting, looked at the devil and asked, "How did I just behave?"
Rotgar looked away and said nonchalantly: "If you don't get an excellent grade, I'll beat up the examiner."
Anna was speechless for a while. You are now a two-star mage. It is too arrogant to always talk about beating a three-star mage. At least put it away, don't let anyone notice that you are strange!
"Don't get into trouble with the examiner." Seeing that the devil was really staring at the examiner who was taking a break, Anna quickly smiled apologetically at the examiner from a distance and forced the devil to leave.
Natalie hurriedly followed.
In the evening, Anna brought a big roast goose back to Aip. Aip knew that she had to take the promotion test again today, so he casually asked: "Did you do well in the test today?"
Anna smiled brightly: "Yeah, I don't think it's a big problem to pass."
She pointed to the badge on her chest: "In two days, you will witness the miracle of a mage apprentice jumping two levels in three months. Be grateful!"
Ep believed that Anna was not lying. He looked at her badge with a gold star in a daze.
A month ago she was just a mage apprentice, and in two days she will be a two-star mage.
Almost half a month ago, Aip had another attack. At this moment, the dark lines on his face had faded a lot, which made his raised eyebrows even more arrogant.
"What's so great about this, it's so rare." Aip muttered, then he took the roast goose and tore off the legs and started eating.
Ana sat down next to him, looked at the dark lines on his face for a while and said, "Are the dark lines on your face disappearing soon?"
Aip stopped eating, glanced at Anna and said, "You want to drive me away?"
Anna thought for a while and said: "If you want, you can live in Givena's house after the dark lines on your face disappear. There is still a vacant room downstairs. I will say that you are my brother, and I will help with the rent and living expenses." You pay. As long as you don't reveal your identity, no one will know who you are."
Aip lowered his head and slowly chewed the roast goose in his mouth. After swallowing, he looked up at Anna: "Why are you so nice to me?"
Because I am different from the devil.
Anna suddenly thought of the devil and what he said in the theater. He had been with her for five months and still thought she was his prey. He had no companionship with her at all, but she was different.
Aip has been living with her for more than two months, and she seems to be used to having people here when she returns home. She couldn't drive him away when his identity would be exposed as soon as he went out, and she was willing to give him a stable way to live after the dark lines on his face disappeared. Unlike Dibian, he has a teacher who must be reunited. He is homeless.
She smiled and said, "After two months of raising a cat or dog, you can develop feelings for them, let alone people."
Appleton immediately glared at Anna: "Who are you calling a cat or a dog?"
Anna waved her hands and said with a smile: "Don't be angry, this is just an analogy... Hey, don't drop the goose meat on the ground, don't waste food!"
Before going to bed, Anna still tied up Epp and lay back on her bed. In fact, she felt that she didn't need to tie it up anymore, but she was used to it anyway, and since Aip didn't raise any objection, she just carried on as usual.
I don't know how long it took, but Anna's even breathing came from the bed. Suddenly, with a dexterous movement of his hands, Aip broke away from the rope.
After getting familiar with it, Anna was no longer as serious about tying him up. He could have untied him long ago, but he never told her or did it.
After the restraints on his feet were untied, Aip stood at the end of the bed and looked at Anna, who was sleeping peacefully on the bed.
The room was very dark and he couldn't see her clearly, but he thought she must look very good when she was asleep, much prettier than when she was awake and taunting him.
He didn't get close to the bed. After standing for a moment, he quietly walked to the door. But halfway through, he turned back and picked up the uneaten pack of roast goose.
Then, he quietly opened the door and walked out, then closed the door gently.
The roast goose is really delicious.
With this thought in mind, he walked down the stairs and into the alley, his figure gradually blending into the night.
When Anna woke up the next day, she found that April was missing.
The ropes she usually used to tie April were scattered on the meditation mat. She rummaged under the bed and in the bathroom, but there was no sign of April.
Then she rummaged through the entire room, and finally confirmed that there was nothing missing in the room except the roast goose that she had not eaten last night.
Anna sat on the bed silently, looking at the empty room in a daze.
She was very sure that Aip had no money on him, so he just left without any money
There are also dark lines on his face that have not completely dissipated. If someone discovers him, he will be recognized as a dark mage and sent to the church.
Anna couldn't figure out why Aip left. She didn't want to drive him away. Last night, she even offered to take him in after the dark marks on his face disappeared.
Could it be that because she compared him to a cat or a dog, he got angry and ran away
Probably not. When she first picked him up, her attitude towards him was so bad that he refused to leave, but he still cherished his life.
Anna really couldn't figure it out, she just felt a little empty in her heart.
After sitting for a while, she curled her lips and smiled.
Forget it, it's okay if Aip is gone, she no longer has to worry about the devil discovering his existence and causing big problems.
Having said that, Anna made a special trip to the church before going to the Mage Association. She even pretended to pray inside and put in a few silver coins. Then she ran to the priest and said that she had a nightmare last night and found that a fallen mage appeared in the city. Her concerns—of course she did all this while hiding her identity as a mage.
The priest told her not to worry. There has been no fallen mage in Black Cloud City for a long time. Even if a fallen mage appears, the church will protect believers.
Anna pretended to be relieved and quickly left the church.
She did feel a little relieved, at least for now, Epp hadn't been taken to the church.
On this day, even the devil noticed Anna's restlessness. When he asked, her answer was correct: "I'm a little worried about the results that will be announced tomorrow."
Rotgar said: "If you fail, no one who took the test yesterday will pass."
Anna looked at the devil in front of her who seemed to be comforting her, and felt that she had indeed been comforted.
It's not about the assessment results. She has no doubts about the assessment results. She still has this confidence.
She was thinking that with such a big demon still standing in front of her, how could she still have the energy to worry about others