Not a Witch

"In other words, you were disheartened because of the failure of the experiment, so you accepted the charity from that witch?"

"...Yes." When answering this sentence, Jack lowered his head, feeling ashamed and ashamed, and his voice trembled.

"It's nothing, just look up."

Gold waved his hand and looked at the young man in front of him.He has short light blonde hair, and his appearance is not bad, but his clothes are a bit ordinary, his shoes look a little old, and there are bloodshot eyes in the corners of his eyes. It seems that he hasn't slept well these days.

"I heard from some students that you usually work extremely hard, don't you?" In fact, that is no longer hard work, it can even be said to be self-abuse, Gold thought silently in his heart.

"It's not, it's not something to be proud of..." Jack's voice was a little bit bitter, he worked so hard, but he would definitely get the desired result, instead he accumulated a lot of depression, anxiety, resentment, etc. .

"Um....."

Looking at the young man in front of him, Gould seemed to see many similar figures overlapping on him, and there was more than one student like him.

There are many students who work hard during school, but not everyone can compete for the top few. This is related to talent, direction, hard work, opportunities, etc. In many cases, success is not achieved through hard work.

The head of the academy, who has experienced a lot in his life, said.

"Actually, whether it's in colleges or in various industries, there are always many people who are thinking about 'getting ahead', that is, competing for the top few, but they don't realize how small the possibility of success in this kind of thing is, or even at all. A luxury. I am not denying that competition can improve people, but competition will cause pain, and sometimes the pain is far greater than your gain."

He continued, as if recalling the faces and the aging figures in his memory.

"Sometimes, when you put in a lot of time and effort for something, even exhausted, nothing changes. Grades don't change, parents don't love you more for it, teachers don't notice, friend The relationship is still the same, the salary does not increase, the popularity does not increase, the prospects are vague, and there is no motivation to do anything..."

"Don't doubt, this is actually a situation that many people will encounter. In fact, he is the same, you are the same, and I am the same."

"At this time, you will be very anxious, and start to doubt the original intention of your efforts and the meaning of competition. At first, you doubt your talent and ability, and then you deny your character and background. As you fail more and more. One day You will suddenly understand that not everyone has to be at the top of their industry or circle to be considered a leader.”

He paused for a while before continuing.

"Since ancient times, more and more people in this world must be willing to be mediocre, let alone a lifetime of mediocrity, at least ten, eight, or even decades of long-term mediocrity."

His voice suddenly became stronger: "What is striving for the upper reaches? In many cases, this is actually a kind of spiritual kidnapping by those who have already occupied the upper reaches of the people in the middle and lower reaches."

"It's like saying, if you don't enter the upper reaches, you are a failure, useless, poor, and unfortunate, so as to satisfy their sense of superiority, and then let you keep swimming for the few places, so that they can profit .”

"So competition has gradually become the source of your pain."

The dean's voice slowly softened.

"Thank you teacher." Jack lowered his head, his voice choked up, and his eyes blinked desperately, not letting the warm liquid stay in it.

Not wanting the student to make a fool of himself in front of him, Gold said, "Okay, you go back first."

"Write a self-criticism and describe what happened in detail, and the teacher will deal with it later." His voice was gentle and powerful, which made the student in front of him feel grateful and warm.

"Yes, teacher." Jack lowered his head, walked out of the office quickly, and disappeared at the end of the corridor.

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Walled City Academy, under the shade of trees by the lake.

Lorraine Hill was sitting on a bluestone leaning against a tree trunk, and her pure white skirt was scattered on the green grass and small flowers.She slowly flipped through the books on her lap, occasionally looking at the gem-like quiet lake, with the joyful chirping of birds above her head.

Entering the midsummer season ahead of time, people under the bright sun can hardly open their eyes, the white dress is a little blurred in the sun, and the reflected halo makes it difficult to see the silk lines on the skirt.

The soft hair fell on the shoulders and chest, and occasionally swayed with the breeze.

A short-haired girl in the distance looked at Lorraine Hill under the tree, and walked back and forth hesitantly.

After a long time, she finally plucked up the courage and stepped forward.

"Long time no see, Lorraine. I'm sorry about what happened before." She lowered her emerald green pupils, not daring to look at the girl in front of her. Did she feel guilty or ashamed? She couldn't tell. .In the basement of the 'Black Veil' church before, she had someone 'entertain' this friend well, and even injured him.

"It's Jena, long time no see, that matter doesn't matter, but you, how are you recovering now?"

Lorraine Hill asked the girl standing in front of him to sit next to him, and the two started talking.

"It's recovering well. I heard that it's all thanks to Lorraine." Jena replied a little embarrassed as Lorraine Hill held her hand.

"I made a little contribution, but it's not that great." Lorraine Hill looked at the friend he met on the airship in front of him, and felt a little emotional in his heart. Before he knew it, it was almost two years.

"How have you been at school recently?"

"Generally, I don't feel like I'm the material to practice the natural sequence." Jena calmed down her nervous heart a little, and said again.

"I can't find the trick all the time, and I'm a little anxious. Now I doubt whether I can walk this way."

"Well, let's try it out. If it doesn't work, try another Transcendent Sequence. Generally speaking, it's best to do what you are good at."

Lorraine Hill proposed in this way, if you can get more positive feedback by doing what you are good at, you will have more confidence and motivation, and if you do more, it will become a specialty and an advantage, and it will become more and more powerful. The more I like it.

"Ah."

Jena nodded, and the two chatted under the tree for a while, and then Jena stood up.

"Then I'll go back first, Lorraine."

"See you next time." Lorraine Hill raised his wrist.

"See you next time." With her back to the sun, Jena smiled, and then briskly left the shade.

Summer is coming, Lorraine Hill blocked the white sun with his fingers, looked at the clear blue sky, and thought about all kinds of things this semester.

Due to this year's special circumstances, the climate is getting hotter, and Emenas' vacation also started earlier.

Chapter 250 Two Targets, Southern Islands

Walled City College, Black Swan Castle, Club Activity Room.

The wind passes through the continuous and vast valley, the lush foliage forest under the sun, and the lake that reflects the sky like a mirror, bringing a warm and warm feeling, entering the room from the large and high windows.

Even if there is no direct sunlight into the room, the bright and colorful world outside the window still makes people feel the unique heat of summer.

In today's activity room, a layer of light green mats was spread on the floor, and several girls were lying in it to take a lunch break.

Lorraine Hill was sitting on a round cushion, wearing a simple white dress, and her bare feet stepped directly on the mat.She leaned against the window sill and looked at the blue sky and scenery outside the window, occasionally closing her eyes for a nap.

Now the courses in the college have been stopped one after another, and it is said that the specific holiday schedule will be issued in two days.In this leisure time, several former roommates and companions also reunited.

After the excitement of the competition some time ago, most people became a little lazy, and now a few people in the club also took advantage of this to take a good rest.

In the lounge at the back of the activity room, Letis and Niya were sleeping on the bed, and Bu Mansha couldn't be free, making summer snacks in the kitchen.

Yeling rested his head on Lorraine Hill's lap, and was fast asleep. This guy's day and night have been turned upside down recently. He is very energetic at night and wants to sleep during the day.

Keti and Vimiya were sitting together at the small table on the mat, watching Lily who was opposite them whispering the rules to them and teaching them to play a chess game.

Cheerful cicadas chirped from time to time in the distant forest, and a line of white red-billed storks flew across the clear sky.

Looking at the night spirit sleeping so soundly in his arms, Lorraine Hill also felt a little sleepy, leaning against the wall, his eyes slowly closed, and only the soft sounds of Kitty and Lily's games could be heard.

A bee seemed to have strayed, flew in from the window, landed on the sill, and then flew back into the room, wandering under the ceiling.

Lily looked up at the little bee, made a silent gesture to the two people in front of her, then stepped lightly on the table, ready to catch the flying little bee.

Kitty looked at Lily's actions curiously, and a smile appeared on Vimiya's face under the veil.The two watched as Lily stood on tiptoe and reached out, trying to catch the flapping bee.

One time, two times, three times, Lily still didn't catch it, and felt that she had lost face, so a layer of red was slightly plated on her light pink nails, and then she jumped up and swept towards the flying little guy.

The bee slammed into Lily's palm in a panic, but escaped unharmed, but Lily was not so lucky.After jumping up in the air, she fell directly in the direction of Lorraine Hill.

In a hurry, she pressed one hand on the wall to stabilize her body, but her feet stepped on the sleeping Ye Ling's thigh.Ye Ling was also startled and suddenly opened his eyes, watching Lily's face getting closer.

"Wow!" The two shouted in the activity room, and as Lily fell, Ye Ling stretched out his hand to block, and finally the two collided.

Lily's forehead hit Yeling's elbow, staring at her eyes, Yeling also reacted, stood up and pressed Lily on the mat, her two small hands just pressed Lily's wrist to the ground.

"Lily hit me again." Ye Ling accused Lily of acting out of intention and trying to murder herself, so she should be severely punished.

"It hurts..." Lily's forehead was red, and she said unwillingly, then struggled hard again, and soon the two of them started fighting again in the activity room.

Among the group of people, Yeling and Lili are the youngest. Although they often fight, they actually have a good relationship.

After doing this, Lorraine Hill also woke up from a nap, and after Yeling got up, she also happened to move her body.

"Dangdang~ The pudding is ready, do you want to eat it?" Bumansha also made a snack at this time and brought it out.

The transparent pudding swayed slightly on the plate, shining brightly in the distant sunlight, and the light green and orange fruit pieces were also particularly attractive.

"I want to eat." Seeing that the snacks were coming, Yeling and Lili stopped fighting immediately, and the two quickly moved to the table, watching Bumansha put the plate on the table.

Soon the two chose their favorite flavors. Lily chose a light green pudding with kiwi fruit, and Ye Ling chose an orange pudding with yellow peach.

Keti and Vimiya also chose a pudding each, and took small bites to taste it.

"Loran can choose one too." Bumansha continued to come over with a plate.

Lorraine Hill sat up, picked up a small plate containing light green pudding, scooped out a small piece with a small spoon, and put it in his mouth, the cold, sweet and sour feeling surrounded his tongue.

"Delicious~" She raised her head and said to Bu Mansha.

"Just as long as you like it." Bu Mansha showed a gratified smile, and was about to turn around, when the door suddenly opened.

Aliena ran in excitedly. She strode her legs apart, put one hand on the door frame, and announced excitedly: "Have you decided where to go for the holiday? I have a wonderful proposal here! "

"Not yet." Several people present shook their heads, and they were all resting recently.

"Then take an adventure with me to the Southern Islands, I am the daughter of the great captain Ginsens!"

"Ah, is Aliena finally willing to say her father's name?"

"Where are you going to take the adventure?" Yeling and Lily ran over interested.

"It's here." Aliena raised the holiday mission notice in her hand.

"It will be very comfortable to go to the beach in summer, and the weather will not be too hot. How about it, do you want to go together?"

"It seems to be good."

"is acceptable."

"So be it."

So everyone's holiday itinerary was also determined.

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The second volume is gradually coming to an end. Recently, I will write some relaxing holiday routines. If you have anything you want to read, you can say it in the comments.

Regarding the next volume, the protagonist should not stay in the academy anymore. There are currently three directions. You can leave a message after the paragraph, and I will see which one is more popular.

Direction [-]: The Kingdom of the East, the Kingdom of Pro-Dragon, the Plantagenet Dynasty, the ancient legends that were once spread in the Kingdom of the Five Phoenixes, the immortals who hide from the world, the secret art of worshiping the wind and rain, the dragon veins hidden in the mountains and rivers, the gorgeous clothes and decorations. Lorraine Hill, Dragon Witch of Culture, Fertility, and Blessing.

Direction [-]: Seven Seas Chapter, cross the sea, appreciate the rare treasures of various countries, fight against pirates, compete with those big merchants, search for lost treasures, ruins under the sea, mermaid elegy, great merchant Lorraine Hill legendary fleet.