When Henny's figure came into view, the shock in the crowd spread almost instantly.
Associate Professor Henny actually, openly, right in front of so many people, directly hugged Professor Viktor?
Unlike the previous guesses about Erica, this one was an undeniable fact.
Erica and Aurelian also fixed their gazes tightly on Henny.
Aurelian was completely stunned, as if her mind had short-circuited into a blank state.
Erica could not hide the shock in her heart. Her eyes widened in complete disbelief, "He… Henny?"
After Henny came back to her senses, she finally loosened her arms from around Viktor.
But one hand still tightly held onto Viktor's arm, clearly unwilling to let go.
Seeing the stunned Erica, Henny's delicate and charming eyes slowly blinked. Her gaze gradually grew warmer, soft and inviting.
A seductive aura seemed to overflow from the corners of her eyes like tears. Her tone carried a hint of teasing, as if an invisible dry hand was lifting Erica's chin, drifting toward her, "So it's Student Erica. Sorry, I didn't see you just now."
No matter how others saw it, when Erica looked straight at Henny, a feeling rose in her heart…
Strangeness.
Clearly, the person in front of her looked exactly the same as Henny, and her magical aura was the same.
But she just felt as if she had become a different person.
Her gaze moved slightly downward along Henny's curving body.
Her mind immediately felt a strong wave of dizziness.
'Wait, this... this is Henny!?'
She had changed from her usual loose black robe. The faint feminine curves hidden inside were now fully displayed before everyone.
Facing such a Henny, Erica was almost speechless.
'That… that enormous…'
She lowered her head slightly, looked at herself, then looked back at Henny.
Just as she was hesitating about what to say, Henny spoke again.
This time her tone was calmer, though her arm still held Viktor's.
"Now isn't the time to chat."
"Don't cause trouble at the academy gate, Erica."
As she spoke, using the arm hooked around Viktor as a pivot, she lightly turned and once again leaned into Viktor's embrace.
With her eyelids slightly lowered and a teasing smile directed at Erica, each word clearly entered her ears, "I need to go with the professor~"
A seemingly ordinary spell appeared beneath Viktor and Henny's feet.
The mysterious blue magic quickly formed a formation. Fine patterns instantly spread across the ground, and blue glowing stars flickered in the surrounding air.
In the next second, the entire formation suddenly vanished without a trace. Only faint starlight slowly faded away, while Henny and Viktor turned into two streaks of magical light, rising into the sky.
When the surrounding crowd saw the teleportation array disappear, their hearts almost shattered from shock.
'This is… third-tier magic…'
'Associate Professor Henny is actually… actually a third-tier mage!?'
'This… this is already enough to take on the role of a full professor, right?'
Erica looked at the vanished Henny and Viktor. She stood there like a petrified statue, staring blankly at the sky.
'Henny… when did she…'
'Third-tier?'
'How is that possible… this is simply…'
'How long has Henny even been a mage? How did she become a third-tier mage?'
Erica felt like questioning her whole life.
She had so many questions she wanted to ask Henny. But just as Henny had said.
This was the academy gate. It was not a place to cause trouble.
So she took a deep breath and let it out.
As if trying to calm herself.
As for Aurelian?
She stood like a wooden puppet that had lost its soul, staring blankly at where Henny and Viktor had left.
Aurelian had indeed come to find Viktor for something.
Yet before she could say anything, her teacher had been taken away by another woman.
"…"
She was silent for a moment, then like Erica, took a deep breath.
She no longer paid attention to Erica, turned around, and walked toward the inside of the academy without hesitation.
Every step seemed filled with determination, her back carrying a heavy feeling.
No one can take my teacher away.
Aurelian silently made her vow and left the busy scene with firm steps.
After Viktor disappeared, the passersby and students also left reluctantly.
They did not get the exciting scene they had expected...
As the two top freshmen, Aurelian and Erica showing their strengths
To prove who was the most talented student in the academy.
But they had seen something even more valuable.
After seeing Henny, someone had already remembered.
Henny was once Viktor's assistant.
———
In the next second, blue light slowly gathered from the sky and fell to the ground. Patterns merged together, reconstructing Viktor and Henny's bodies in front of the Mage Tower.
[Identity verification successful! Professor Viktor, welcome back to the Mage Tower]
A mechanical voice sounded. Blue light swept past, and the familiar office appeared before him.
The office still had heavy books placed in messy piles, yet there was still a sense of order within the mess.
Viktor walked straight to the desk and sat in the chair.
He leaned slightly forward, his hands folded in front of him, frowning with a serious expression.
Black lines filled his face.
He remained silent. Even Vega on his shoulder was shocked by what had just happened and did not know what to say.
Vega opened its beak and asked, "What just happened?"
Viktor calmly thought for a moment.
'Why did Henny suddenly become… so bold?'
'There must be a problem here.'
When Henny touched him just now, her level appeared above her head.
[Lv30]
'Levels do not lie. This meant Henny had already become a third-tier mage.'
'How did she reach third-tier so quickly?'
Viktor felt puzzled. After thinking for a while, he used the crystal ball on the desk to call Henny in, "Henny, come to my office."
After receiving permission to enter, a blue portal descended, and Henny appeared in the office.
She was still wearing that formal teacher outfit. The black robe that used to cover her unique charm was long gone.
"Professor, you called me?"
Viktor looked at Henny and noticed that her aura was much calmer than before.
The once intense charm now seemed under her control, restrained by Henny.
But she had indeed changed. The aura she gave off made her seem more confident.
Wanting to confirm again, Viktor stretched out his hand and motioned for Henny to come closer.
"Come here."
Henny walked to Viktor's side with a smile.
Viktor reached out, his palm gently touching Henny's arm.
She did not resist and kept that faint smile.
Only at the moment her arm was touched did a light blush appear on her face.
Viktor also lifted his head and looked above her.
[Lv30]
She was indeed a third-tier mage.
Viktor withdrew his hand.
Henny tilted her head slightly, puzzled, "Professor, you…"
"Just confirming something."
Viktor's expression remained calm.
Without even raising his head, he continued, "Next time, don't do that again."
What Viktor referred to was naturally what she had done at the academy gate, acting overly intimate in public without caring about appearances.
Henny lowered her head slightly, tilting it a bit. Her brows lowered.
Pink light seemed to flow in her eyes, spilling out temptation.
"Professor, you… don't like it?"
Her soft voice was like a gentle enchantment, making the air around them feel warmer.
However, Viktor remained unmoved.
He looked at Henny seriously and reminded her, "At a place like the academy gate, it will cause unnecessary trouble."
It would invite gossip and affect reputation.
Although he himself did not have much of a reputation to begin with, Henny was different.
Henny smiled slightly, her sweet smile like a charming full moon, alluring and lovely.
She answered obediently, "I understand."
"Next time in public, I will pay attention to my behavior."
Viktor nodded.
Then he heard Henny speak with a teasing tone, her beautiful eyes narrowing with a hint of bold playfulness.
"Then, if it's in private..."
"That's fine, right~"
Viktor looked at her expressionlessly.
Then he stood up and walked in front of Henny. He reached out and gently held her chin.
Henny let out a soft breath, "Mmh~"
Their eyes met, stopping at that suspended moment.
Cold light flowed in Viktor's eyes, like ancient ice that had lasted for thousands of years.
Henny felt that cold aura and not only was she not afraid, there was even some anticipation in her gaze.
In the end, Viktor did not do anything further.
He simply reached out and placed his steady palm on Henny's head, gently rubbing it.
Henny froze for a moment. She felt a warm current flow through her body, filling her heart with overflowing happiness.
Viktor's voice sounded faintly, "Because you are Henny, I allow you to do this."
"As long as you like it."
After speaking, he let go of his hand, put both hands in his pockets, and walked behind Henny.
Henny watched Viktor walk away, stunned for a moment, then quickly turned to look at him.
Viktor's figure gradually became unreal, as if about to disappear.
After a brief flicker, his cold voice sounded, "In a few days, come with me to the Capital of Mages."
"Now that you've reached third-tier, there are some things you are qualified to learn."
Without turning his head, his body completely vanished, like a phantom scattered by a light breeze.
Henny stared fixedly at where Viktor had left, her eyes still carrying a hint of obsession.
Her body felt slightly heated.
"Professor…"
Sure enough.
'Mr. Crocodile was right.'
Feeling the warmth lingering on her body, Henny could not help but wrap her arms around herself. Her body trembled slightly from excitement.
Behind her, a fox-like pink furry illusory tail gradually rose, swaying continuously in the office, as if excited.
A seductive aura overflowed, like a flooding wave filling the entire office.
As it swayed, a second tail grew behind her, intertwining with the first, dancing in the air.
Henny cupped her cheeks with both hands. A faint blush colored her face, and pink heart shapes flickered in her eyes.
'I will dedicate everything I have to you~'
[🎉 Shoutout to Salo for joining p@treon. Gotta do it harder now. Thank you very much.🤗]