Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva

Edith Academy is no stranger to geniuses, but there are also those less talented or even mediocre and dull; Tu Mu was one of them.

The reason he was admitted to the academy was that he had advanced to Sequence 3 at the age of 16, astonishing the people of his local town who then contacted the admissions staff at Edith Academy, but it was later discovered that this was merely because he had deviated from the norm; his Transcendent Core was severely biased during the Condensation phase and he had no potential for further progress.

He was someone who would have been abandoned, but in the end, the researchers at the academy saw the value of examining his unique case and were curious about how he managed to succeed, so they recruited him.

Before entering Edith Academy, Tu Mu had not received a good education and even had to repeat a year in the first grade to catch up on basic knowledge before barely keeping pace with the curriculum.

Having grown up homeless and in extremely cold mining areas, his appearance was like it had been scraped by frost blades, which often made him mistaken for an older uncle on campus.

Tu Mu, diligent and even hardworking, tried to keep pace with his classmates, but his lack of talent and weak foundation caused him to gradually fall behind, leading him to become increasingly silent.

Living as an ordinary person among geniuses, that invisible pressure and the feeling of not fitting in is incomprehensible to ordinary students. Maybe they meant no harm to him, but the alienation and separation always made one uncomfortable.

Tilan first learned of the name Tu Mu three months ago when reviewing the student roster, his experiences and records being quite exceptional.

She later made a point to visit him and inquire about his recent situation.

Considering Tu Mu's circumstances, Tilan didn't teach him any high-level secret techniques, but instead gave him a modernized version of an ancient method for advancing through the Transcendent Sequence for him to learn.

"This is the 'Inscription Knight' advancement path, which is the prototype of what's commonly referred to in various stories and legends as the 'Death Knight,' 'Dark Knight.'"

"Although it's a Withering Sequence profession, it differs from the mainstream Withering Sequence; it leans more towards the ancient Angel Sequence professions, meaning it requires adherence to strict codes to maintain inner calm and tenacity. The profession's abilities also lean towards defense and resistance."

"In ancient times, the duty of such 'Inscription Knights' was to protect Necromancers, or to act as walls and pillars on the battlefield to stabilize the army's formation to prevent instant collapse."

"Compared to ordinary professions, it's a bit stronger and doesn't demand high Talent, but training in this Sequence requires constant willpower tempering. If your will is not solid enough, then you won't be able to utilize the profession's abilities."

Strict codes and disciplines were not a big deal for ancients, but in this Interstellar Era, these old-fashioned rules might deter many people.

Tilan originally thought he would hesitate before deciding, but he seemed to completely ignore the drawbacks, readily agreeing and expressing his thanks.

"Thank you, Tilan. I will work hard to learn this new advancement path." Tu Mu even mimicked the ancient ritual of a knight's oath of loyalty, half-kneeling before the young girl, making Tilan quite flustered.

"Ahem, you don't need to be so formal, after all, it's just a method. Whether or not you can succeed still depends on yourself."

"By the way, aren't you hesitating at all? As an Inscription Knight advances further, there are more codes to follow, and they'll likely affect your life." The young girl kindly reminded him.

"I'm aware, but that's not a big deal."

For Tu Mu, who grew up in a remote and barren land, if he could gain strength, such a price was trivial. He had seen gang members risking their lives to steal and rob to buy Spiritual Medicine for advancement, and people selling their bodies to make money. Perhaps only those living in prosperous and safe areas would find adhering to these rules uncomfortable. Explore more adventures at My Virtual Library Empire

To become strong and to survive, people have a tolerance far beyond imagination, and he had already been delayed too long. If he didn't firmly seize this opportunity, he might not even have the chance to graduate officially.

"Thank you, Chairwoman Tilan." After learning the new advancement path, this strong man of one meter ninety bowed his thanks, and then Tilan pointed out some of his oversights. Finally, two weeks ago, he successfully re-advanced to Withering Sequence 4: Graveyard Knight.

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Clasping a rugged greatsword that resembled a tombstone, Tu Mu's body sank slightly, his imposing stature creating a strong sense of pressure. As soon as the judge declared the start, Xue Lai once again resorted to his old tactics, initiating his evasive maneuvers.

It wasn't that he had no other strategy, but in the face of such a formidable opponent, instinctively he chose to observe and avoid a direct conflict.

For his part, Tu Mu was unfazed. Indeed, when it came to Talent, he was no match for a top student like Xue Lai, but it was the years of hard graft and his experience of climbing out from the lowest ebb that gave him an exceptionally calm temperament.

Seeing Tu Mu stand his ground, Xue Lai, after circling on the outskirts for a while, launched his attack. He struck from behind, aiming for Tu Mu's back, his sword blade continuously coated with layers of bright crimson light. The superior Aijeika formula transformed Magic Power into a multitude of Enchantment Effects that imbued the blade, making its edges emit a faint glow that even on a mere glance seemed to exude a dangerously sharp aura.