"Change your mind?"
"Don't tell me you're staying here?"
"My Earth Beast, leading the regular team and the reserve team is already tiring enough, and now I have to consider the artistic taste of a certain great artist.
I think I can apply to the academy for a raise."
"This isn't a job that can be done for 30,000 Dream Coins a month."
As soon as Xia heard that Aglaia wanted to stay, she didn't mean to persuade her to stay at all, and immediately started talking nonsense.
Aglaia chuckled, her pale blue-yellow eyes scrutinizing Naksha.
"Has anyone told you your performance was terrible, Professor Anaxagora?" she said .
"Long time no see. Your words are still as sharp as ever. You should use that skill to learn some social graces."
"Offending your boss isn't a good idea."
Hearing Aglaia's devilish whisper, Naksha sensed something was amiss. Looking into her bright eyes, she asked,
"Boss?"
"What do you mean?"
Aglaia's voice was pleasant, her gaze sensual, seemingly enjoying Naksha's expression.
"I love your expression right now, you great performer."
"You still manage to grasp the essence of things, just like before."
"Because the academy has purged many unworthy teachers, especially in the academic affairs office, the outer academy is currently short-staffed."
"I'm not only the head of teaching for the first year, but also part-time in the finance department."
"I've rejected your Earth Beast campus renovation design and Earth Beast-themed sculptures."
"You should be able to see the rejection notice on the magic network now."
"Don't even think about appealing. Even if you do, I'll personally review it."
Sometimes, a man's blush speaks louder than words. At that moment, Xia gritted her teeth and said,
"The Earth Beast concerns the future of the continent!"
"You'll regret this, Aglaia!"
Since coming to this world, Aglaia had once again felt the beautiful taste of humanity she had lost.
Coupled with Xia's expression at that moment, Aglaia felt life was wonderful, more refreshing than taking ten baths.
"Anaxxramas, now I am the head of teaching for the Martial Soul Department."
"Revise your proposal carefully."
"Maybe one day I'll approve it when I'm in a good mood."
"Alright, it's almost time. The competition should be starting soon. Are you all ready?"
Aglaia's gaze swept past Na Kexia and went straight to Bai E and the others behind her.
Bai E and the others had almost had their fill of watching the drama unfold.
This was the first time they had seen Teacher Na Kexia get put down. Hearing the words of the head of teaching, they immediately straightened their backs and said,
"Ready!"
Just then, Wang Yan walked over from a distance, slightly out of breath and looking somewhat anxious.
"Everyone, I'm back."
"Uh, who is this?"
Wang Yan looked at Aglaia with a puzzled expression.
He had been in charge of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Competition and wasn't very familiar with the personnel changes at the academy, only knowing that the academy had recently been undergoing sweeping reforms.
Aglaia extended a hand to Wang Yan and said with an elegant smile,
"I am the newly appointed head of teaching for the first year.
It's a pleasure to meet you, Teacher Wang Yan."
"Now each grade has a head of teaching who is responsible for managing and supervising the teaching situation of each grade."
Wang Yan's eyes widened slightly, and he quickly shook her hand in response.
Although he was obsessed with martial soul research, he was still aware of some social niceties.
This person is clearly his future leader, so he definitely can't afford to offend him!
"Hello, hello, it's a pleasure to meet you too."
Aglaia withdrew her hand, and a strand of golden hair brushed against Wang Yan's shoulder.
He immediately felt his mind become much clearer, and his fatigue vanished instantly.
"Teacher Wang Yan must have found out some information,"
Wang Yan said, adjusting his glasses, sunlight reflecting off them.
"According to the group assignments, our opponent this time, Zheng Tian Advanced Soul Master Academy, is an unprecedentedly strong foe."
"Based on the information, their starting lineup consists of three Soul Kings and four Soul Masters."
"Looking at all the participating teams, their strength is top-tier." "
They've consistently been among the top eight in previous competitions, occasionally reaching the top four."
This year's lineup is even more impressive."
"Their captain, Ye Wuqing, has a Soul Power level approaching level sixty, making him a student completely on par with our inner court disciples."
"His Martial Soul is the top-tier plant-type weapon Martial Soul, Golden Leaf.
Unlike the normal Golden Leaf which follows a healing path, Ye Wuqing's Golden Leaf is an offensive one!"
"Based on his performance in previous matches, his Golden Leaf is incredibly sharp, almost capable of cutting through iron like mud."
"And strangely, their style changed drastically in the match the day before yesterday."
"Originally, they strictly centered their tactics around their three Soul Kings."
"Later, the lineup suddenly became a coreless lineup.
Although it was called a coreless lineup, you could also say that everyone was a core.
The teamwork was so good that it shocked all the students watching the game at the time." .
Wang Yan's tone was heavy. In his view, this battle would be difficult; the lack of a core lineup meant the opponent's tactics were unpredictable.
The only hope now was to avoid a team battle. Whether it was an individual battle or a 2v2-3 match, this would greatly limit the opponent's unpredictability.
Aglaia, however, was unconcerned. She said softly,
"Isn't this exactly why the academy sent them here?"
"Playing against strong teams will improve their combat awareness."
"And I believe they won't be afraid to fight strong teams."
The members of the main team and reserve team all nodded.
With the academy's promise and without the pressure of maintaining their eternal glory, even Wang Dong dared to wield the Clear Sky Hammer and go head-to-head with a Soul King.
However, Tang Fozu probably couldn't participate in the match; she was even struggling to use the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique.
She had purely benefited from the Elo system; even in the original timeline, she was carried by Huo Yuhao, a player who was essentially imprisoned.
"Please invite the captains of the Shrek Academy team and the Zheng Tian team to the stage to draw their match methods!"
The host's voice resounded throughout the entire competition area through the amplified soul tool.
Bai E smiled at the three teachers and said,
"I'll go up and draw the competition rules first."
Wang Yan then led the main team and reserve team to the waiting area.
Ti Bao was a little distracted because she saw Aglaia.
She felt that the other party was very familiar, as if she had seen her somewhere before, but she couldn't remember.
Seeing her companions walk away, she hurriedly ran towards the main group.
Aglaia subconsciously reached out her hand and said,
"My teacher, please..."
Ti Bao turned around in confusion, opened her big eyes and asked,
"My teacher? You look familiar."
"Teacher Aglaia, have we met before?"
Aglaia smiled and said,
"I used to live in Xilu City, so I should have met you."
"Please be careful in the competition."
Ti Bao didn't think too much about it, smiled and nodded, and ran to the waiting area to wait for Bai E to return and discuss tactics.
Nakashia approached Aglaia and asked,
"How did it feel to see them, Lady Jinzhi?"
Aglaia watched as Feng Jin, with her arm around Xia Die's shoulder, energetically helped Tibo recover her strength, and a relieved smile appeared on her face.
"It's like a dream."
"Like a silk fabric woven from the most exquisite gold threads, fragile yet beautiful."
Nakashia casually remarked,
"But they don't know you."
Aglaia gently shook her head, her smile remaining unchanged.
"It's like a new cycle, we'll get used to each other again."
Na Ke Xia rolled her eyes and said,.
"Don't mention that damn cycle again, I've had enough."
"By the way, besides Shrek Academy sending you here this time, there must be someone else who sent you here, right?"
Aglaya looked towards the viewing platform in the distance and happened to meet Huo Yuhao's gaze.
Huo Yuhao gave her a gentle smile, and she said softly,
"Yes."
"A boss who calls himself Hogus asked me to come here. He has something he specially prepared for Bai E and the others at this Starlight Auction."
"He promised me a cat."
Na Ke Xia shrugged and said casually,
"What's your soul power level?"
"You don't have a Soul Saint level, do you?"
Na Ke Xia's tone carried a hint of comparison, as Huo Yuhao had given her a Soul Saint level soul power.
Aglaia glanced at him and said,
"Heh, that really disappoints you. I'm a Contra, taller than you."
"Otherwise, how could I become the head of instruction?"
"Instead of worrying about these things, Great Performer, you should think about how to develop your Earth Beast."
"Don't end up turning it into a Chimera due to your lack of skill."
Nakasha snorted coldly, "I don't need your concern. Mind your own business."
"No one knows Earth Beasts better than me!"
"If you have any sense, hurry up and approve the funding application for the Earth Beast project!"
Aglaia waved her hand and walked towards the waiting area, her elegant voice ringing in Nakasha's ears.
"Figure it out yourself."
(End of Chapter)
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