In the days that followed, the lives of Starlight and Moen moved with the precision of a clock, repeating a fixed routine day after day: in the morning, they headed to the office at the top of the tower to receive Eventador’s careful guidance; in the afternoon, they moved to the library, burying themselves in the vast sea of books to search for useful knowledge.
After more than ten days of near-frenzied study, Starlight felt his mental energy pushed to its limit. The types of magic he had mastered had proliferated rapidly, jumping directly into the triple digits.
Eventador’s formal instruction had actually concluded a week prior, and even he couldn't help but marvel at the incredible speed of their progress.
Starlight’s understanding of spatial magic had reached a level comparable to that of a seasoned mage. Not only had he completely mastered teleportation-type spells, but he had also begun tentatively learning offensive spatial magic.
Under guidance, Moen had also successfully grasped the essence of wind elements. Although she had not yet reached the level of command seen with the Power of Nature, her strength was already on par with a typical wind-element Great Mage.
As for Po Kong and Xia Duo, the two had not been idle during this time. From casual conversations during dinner, Starlight and Moen learned that they had gathered some valuable information through an information network outside the academy.
In recent days, Starlight and Moen had stopped entering the core area of the library, instead beginning to study different subjects from the books in the outer sections.
With the thought that it might be useful for his future life, Starlight began flipping through various books related to adventure and travel, which even included many recipes and travelogues.
Throughout his studies, he didn't forget to record his thoughts in his small notebook. Before he knew it, that old notebook had been filled to the brim.
Moen, on the other hand, borrowed one heavy history book after another, beginning to research the history of the continent.
Ever since the battle with Taros, she had developed a deep interest in the affairs of the primordial era.
One had to realize that the records of the elf race did not contain much regarding the primordial era; conversely, in this library, one could find ancient documents dating back over ten thousand years.
It was worth noting that after the academic term officially began, the atmosphere of the entire academy changed. At times, even the massive library felt somewhat crowded.
Regardless, the students of the academy still needed to complete their coursework. Even the most studious students couldn't spend every single day soaking in the library.
Yet, the two of them appeared in the library with unshakable consistency, which caused many students to become curious about their identities.
Among the masses of the world, most people's impressions of others tend to be superficial, and physical appearance plays an exceptionally significant role in first encounters.
Starlight and Moen happened to possess a unique advantage in this regard.
The focused Moen exuded an indescribable aura at all times, like a tranquil breeze—pure and lofty—forming a sharp contrast with the students around her.
She already possessed breathtaking beauty; even just sitting quietly in a corner of the library, she naturally became the center of attention. Furthermore, the elf bloodline she didn't bother to hide added a touch of mysterious charm, making many people yearn for her.
This otherworldly temperament was something even Starlight, who spent every day with her, would occasionally find himself captivated by, let alone the hot-blooded students in the prime of their youth.
Naturally, after being drawn in by Moen’s presence, those gazes would eventually find the black-haired youth beside her.
Black hair was already extremely rare on the Leon Continent. Although Starlight dressed simply, it did nothing to hide his handsome features.
During these days, as his studies deepened, his control over mana became increasingly refined, and a sense of composed elegance was added to his every movement.
Students who were sensitive to elemental power soon noticed that a strange energy vortex seemed to surround him, quietly attracting the surrounding elements.
Coupled with the strong physique he had developed through long-term training—vastly different from the pampered children of the nobility—a hint of unrestrained wildness lurked beneath his calm exterior.
These two seemingly disparate temperaments merged perfectly within him, presenting a unique and indescribable aesthetic that caused the hearts of many young female students to flutter.
Soon, the identities of the two sparked widespread speculation.
First, judging by their age and appearance, they clearly didn't fit the role of teachers; yet, if they were students, no one knew which grade or class they belonged to.
The two made no effort to hide their movements. It didn't take long for the students to discover their residence—the dormitory building that had long been sealed by the principal, reserved exclusively for the school's Golden Generation.
Furthermore, witnesses had seen them frequently entering and exiting the principal's office, which undoubtedly fueled the imaginations of the young, gossip-loving students.
Initially, Starlight found the whispers and gazes from his surroundings very uncomfortable, even feeling that they interfered with his studies.
It was only with Noah's help that he learned to partially block his hearing, which finally allowed him to settle his mind.
In stark contrast, Moen was perfectly composed, appearing completely indifferent to any external interference.
Even Starlight was curious. An elf’s senses should far surpass those of a human, so the impact of the environment should be even greater. How could she remain so calm?
“It’s actually quite simple. When we lived in the forest, weren't we surrounded by the sounds of birds and insects? You can do it too, just by imagining the external sounds as something similar.”
After hearing Starlight’s question, Moen explained with a faint smile, but no matter how hard Starlight tried, he couldn't achieve her level of composure.
After several failed attempts, Starlight had no choice but to use Noah’s method again, intending to block out his hearing.
Just as he was about to enter that state, Moen lightly patted his arm, pulling him back from his focus.
Moen held out a somewhat aged book to Starlight, a trace of confusion on her face as she spoke to him.
“Starlight, help me look at this book. Is this written in your human language? This is the first time I've seen this kind of script, and the content... well, it’s quite strange.”
“You’re joking with me again. If even you don't recognize the ancient script, how could I possibly understand it...”
Starlight shook his head, about to say he had no talent for linguistics, but his attention was caught by the title in her hands.
《Strange Tales from a Distant Land》
It looked like the title of an adventure novel.
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