The moment Liu XiYang stepped past the threshold of Hero Academy, his acute senses detected something amiss. It felt as ingenuous as stepping from one dimension into another.
Unsurprisingly, with each step the pair took inside the campus, a compelling vista laid before them.
Contrary to the empty and vast complex it appeared to be from outside, inside the campus was teeming with life, if not quite a sea of people, but at least several hundred strong.
Most intriguingly, these individuals bore no characteristics of ordinary humans. Among them were people with threads spun from their mouth dangling from the trees, people with scales growing all over their bodies and horn-tipped heads who are wrestling and fooling around with those of a similar kind, a buffoon sitting upon a mound of soil, pulling out his every vein to manipulate a token into the form of the word "handsome".
Undoubtedly, these hundreds of individuals, not unlike Liu XiYang and Meng XiaoMan, were freshmen with super abilities who had come to register at Hero Academy.
"Wow! Look XiYang, that guy can breathe fire! Oh, how I wish I had a power like his. It would be so nice to be able to warm up on freezing nights." Meng XiaoMan bounced around in excitement, her hazelnut complexion heaving in rhythm. Liu XiYang looked on, unable to share her sentiments, feeling a wave of pity instead on hearing her words.
Hold on... don’t say more... I'll be kinder to you. Stop saying such pitiful things!
Their dressing and physiques were inevitably eye-catching. Liu XiYang adjusted his baseball cap to scan the surroundings. As expected, numerous stares were directed at them. Now this was indeed awkward. Clearly, Liu XiYang had been tricked by that woman Alice. There were no other girls dressed as outrageously as he was. Outraged by this deception, Liu XiYang could only lower his cap further.
With over ten minutes left before the appointed registration time, Liu XiYang, restraining Meng XiaoMan, chose a shady spot to evade prying eyes.
"XiYang, you must be too cute and that's why everyone keeps stealing glances at you," guffawed Meng XiaoMan, hugging Liu XiYang's arm the moment they sat down.
Liu XiYang didn't reply, only side-eyeing Meng XiaoMan's provocative dress. Kid, I don’t think they're looking at me... they're looking at you. If I didn’t know better, I'd confuse you with those vain girls!
However, their quietude was intruded by the shadow of a tall figure looming over Liu XiYang.
The sudden presence before him—a well-built man with broad shoulders, elegantly dressed, making his attire likely high-priced—made Liu XiYang furrow his brows unconsciously.
Astonishingly handsome, equipped with dazzling blond hair, a high-set nose, and profound eyes, the man looked very much like a prince charming straight out of a fairytale.
Nevertheless, right now, this prince’s face held nothing but seriousness.
Hold on there, this isn’t a Mary Sue novel. Don't tell me I'm going to face some clichés like the only heir of a certain consortium showing up to bother me on my first day or someone randomly threatening me with "If you don’t obey me, I have a hundred ways to make your life miserable at the Hero Academy."?
With this thought, Liu XiYang instinctively lowered the rim of his cap wishing for the prince charming to take his leave without a fuss. If he really dares to mess with me—sorry mate, even though you're handsome, I'm not the heroine!"Hello, handsome! Are you here to chat with Xi Xi?" Meng XiaoMan, as the flunky teammate, suddenly lifted her head and greeted the Prince Charming.
Meng XiaoMan! You idiot! Liu XiYang, hiding under the brim of her hat, cursed silently in her heart.
However, the Prince Charming kept gazing at Liu XiYang steadfastly without uttering a word.
This time, Liu XiYang couldn't endure it anymore. After all, judging from this Prince Charming's demeanor, he seemed to be the sort who didn't know when to back off unless he hit a wall. Therefore, she decided to give him a direct response. If he really wanted to make a move... hmm, it was just the right time to let him feel her resentment towards handsome guys!
Then, Liu XiYang slightly lifted her baseball cap unseen by all, including Meng XiaoMan. From an angle only the Prince Charming could see, she first glanced at the area between his legs, then lifted her head and made a mocking face at him, rolling her eyes and pulling up the corners of her mouth into a mocking grin.
How about it? How about it?! Any man should collapse under this chain attack aimed at male dignity, right? So, Mr. Prince Charming, would you runaway in shame or retaliate in anger? Liu XiYang was eagerly expecting his reaction, quite satisfied with the performance of her taunting combo move.
Nevertheless...Under Liu XiYang's secret observation, the previously serious Prince Charming, who had clearly seen her triple taunting move, only slightly blinked. Then, to Liu XiYang's astonishment, the strikingly handsome face blushed completely red, he cast down his eyes. Then he shyly reached into his pocket and meticulously presented a small piece of paper with both of his hands to Liu XiYang.
This...wasn't quite the reaction Liu XiYang had anticipated.
Looking at the trembling piece of paper in his hands, apparently shaking due to their owner's nervousness, Liu XiYang rather dazed, received it.
After giving out the note, the Prince Charming, the whole time without uttering a word, only nodded again to Liu XiYang, then awkwardly ran off.
Curious Meng XiaoMan by Liu XiYang's side came over, planning to check out what's written on the note. Therefore, under Liu XiYang's curious and still somewhat confused gaze, she unfolded the piece of paper.
There is a simple message written on the paper; just a few numbers.
"Hello, you are the most beautiful Eastern girl I've ever seen."
Yes, this small note delivered by the silent Prince Charming had only these seventeen words written on it, nothing more.
Meng XiaoMan glanced at it and seemed to lose interest. She wrapped around Liu XiYang's arm again, talking cheerfully about the exciting superpowers their classmates had. In contrast, Liu XiYang couldn't help but smile bitterly at the small note in her hand.
If she wasn't mistaken, that Prince Charming just now should be a foreigner? But God, he had such a handsome face that could throw many girls into a daze. However, why did he have to be so innocent!
Ten minutes flew by quickly. The moment when it was finally time to report, given on the acceptance letter Liu XiYang held, numbers suddenly appeared on top. Some had "1," others had "2;" Liu XiYang and Meng XiaoMan both had "9."
The number represented the class they were assigned to. Hence, the students that were scattered around the square grouped up two by two and headed towards different school buildings with corresponding numbers.
Meanwhile, the Prince Charming, who just handed Liu XiYang the note, was walking towards the school building marked with the "1" along with two other tall foreigners."Arthur, what were you talking about with the girl in white just now? That's the first time I've seen you take the initiative to approach a girl!" A brown-haired man with a black sword tattoo on his neck asked him.
The Prince Charming, named Arthur, nodded then began to gesture wildly with wide eyes and waving hands. Eventually, he wore a contented smile on his face.
"…Gavin, what on earth is Arthur talking about? You're the only one among us who can understand him." The brown-haired man asked another blond boy with a baby face, looking utterly confused.
"Oh…He was probably saying that the Eastern girl was very gentle, kindly reminded him that he forgot to zip up his pants, and then gave him a sweet smile. He says her smile was beautiful and he might be experiencing what they call love," the blond boy named Gavin shrugged at the brown-haired man.
After hearing this, the brown-haired man expressed his understanding but was left with a furrowed brow.
"It's a pity though, that Eastern girl is beautiful but, sadly, her superpower potential is at the lowest level…otherwise she wouldn't be assigned to class 9," the brown-haired man regretfully said.
Just as he finished his sentiments, he saw Arthur gesturing wildly with anxiety on the side, so he could only look pleadingly at Gavin again.
"Arthur says you're not to insult his Venus. If you continue, he'll get angry," Gavin exhaled and relayed the message.
"Alright, alright! I'll stop talking about it!" The brown-haired man quickly raised his hands in surrender.
However… watching Arthur's anguish over not seeing his beloved Venus, the brown-haired man following half a step behind could only furrow his brows in sympathy.
Sighing, he thought, although Arthur seemed genuinely smitten with the Eastern girl, someone assessed to have the lowest level of superpower potential, no matter how beautiful, could never be suited for the likes of Arthur, valued as an SS-level superpower holder and revered as the reincarnation of the legendary King Arthur.
Speaking of which, "Did you tell your Venus your name, Arthur?" Gavin suddenly asked, as the thought occurred to him.
The previously striding Arthur suddenly stopped, his mouth hung open slightly, and his handsome face turned into a picture of panic and helplessness. He then gestured wildly once again.
"Stop! Don't panic! We're in the same school after all, surely you'll see her again!! Huh huh huh?? No, no, please… please don't start crying!!"
