“And here, people often hide in these bushes too.
For example, my niece who loves skipping class; she’s only been here for a month and has already skipped four or five times.”
“Every time she skips class, she runs here to hide.
I still don’t know why to this day.”
“Perhaps it’s because this spot has the best sunlight.” A smile of sadness and nostalgia appeared on Selia’s face.
Selia and Theresa chatted as they walked, passing many places that stirred memories for Selia.
Before long, the two had crossed half of Saint Freya Academy and arrived in front of the teaching building, where Theresa’s office was located.
“By the way, Selia.” Sitting at her desk and opening her computer, Theresa suddenly looked up and asked: “What identity do you intend to take?”
“Identity?”
“Yes, do you want to be a student, a teaching assistant, or a teacher?”
“Uh, can I ask what you intend for me to teach?”
“Don’t be so lacking in confidence.” Theresa chuckled: “I think your level is sufficient to teach them math or something similar, or perhaps liberal arts.
If you brush up on it, you should be able to get the hang of it quickly.”
“Let’s forget about that.
If I were to be a teacher or a student, I’d have to trouble you to prepare a complete set of identity information for me, which would be too much of a hassle.”
Selia shook her head like a rattle: “A teaching assistant shouldn’t require such a complicated process.
It’s better to keep it simple.”
“Actually, it’s all about the same…
and it’s not that troublesome.” Theresa muttered quietly, then said: “Fine, since you don’t want to be a teacher, let’s just count you as a teaching assistant for now.
If you want to become a full-time staff member later, come find me.”
“Then what does a teaching assistant usually do?”
“Hmm…
that’s hard to say.” Theresa thought for a moment and said: “If I had to describe it, your duties would be similar to a homeroom teacher.
After all, besides teaching, Himeko is also the captain of the Hyperion, and she has a lot to deal with every day.”
“Besides, you won’t be able to help much with specialized courses; at most, you can help teach a few cultural classes.”
“I see, I understand.” Selia nodded: “Then I have no problem with that.
Besides, if I can help relieve some pressure for Himeko, I would be very happy to do so.”
Seeing that Selia had no issues, Theresa felt relieved.
She took a set of identity documents, a teacher terminal, two keys to Himeko’s villa, and the first month’s salary from the cabinet and handed them all to Selia.
What, you ask why there is a salary?
Because Selia is currently penniless; without a salary, she wouldn’t even be able to afford lunch today.
“Well then, for the rest of the time, Selia, why don’t you take a stroll around Saint Freya Academy?
The teacher terminal has a map of the academy.
If you get tired of walking, you can also head home to take a look.
Although Himeko usually returns quite late, there is a master chef in the villa who can treat you to a delicious meal.”
“These are keys to Himeko’s place?” Selia looked at the keys in her hand: “I thought…”
“You are Himeko’s teaching assistant, so you definitely have to live with her.” A sly smile appeared on Theresa’s face: “However, Himeko’s villa is quite large, so there are quite a few people living there.
My niece and her two friends also live there.”
“Don’t be shy, just get along well with your roommates.”
Trying to get me out of this semi-reclusive state by building new friendships and bonds, and keeping me nearby to observe the situation, huh?
Theresa really is…
Understanding Theresa’s good intentions, Selia looked up and, for the first time, gave Theresa a faint smile: “Thank you, Theresa.”
Turning to say goodbye to Theresa, who was a bit embarrassed by her sudden straightforwardness, Selia opened the teacher terminal and navigated all the way to the commercial street.
After all, she was starting a new life from today, so she had to prepare some personal items.
This wasn’t like when she was doing trials in the System; she couldn’t just have the System manifest whatever she wanted at any time.
After some shopping and a hearty meal, Selia arrived at Himeko’s villa, found her room, and began to tidy up.
“Mei, Mei!
I passed my make-up exam!
I’m going to eat ten fried chicken legs tonight!” Kiana said, hopping and skipping along the road, excitedly showing off to Mei.
“Idiot Kiana, it was clearly Bronya’s VR connector that made the major contribution.
If we relied solely on idiot Kiana’s Paramecium-like brain, she wouldn’t pass even after another month of studying.” Bronya and Kiana began their daily bickering.
“What do you mean?
It was clearly thanks to my own wit and intelligence!”
“Alright, alright, since you passed your make-up exam, you can eat as much as you want.” Mei looked at Kiana, unable to help but show a doting smile.
“However, it just so happens that Himeko asked me to prepare extra ingredients today, saying it was for…
a welcome party?”
“Mei, I heard from a student from the next class who skipped school that she saw a new face in the commercial street today, wearing a student uniform, but she had never seen her before.
Could it be that the person we are welcoming is this person?” Bronya thought for a moment and shared a rumor she had heard at noon.
“Hmm…
that must be it.” Mei mused: “Although we haven’t been here long and don’t know all the students, those who have been here for a year or two must have a basic impression of everyone in the academy.”
“If they don’t recognize her, then there’s a high probability that she is the person we are welcoming.”
“Yay!
I hope this student lives at Himeko’s place too.” Kiana cheered: “Otherwise, Himeko’s place is so big, and Himeko and Theresa often don’t come back at night; such a large villa always feels empty.”
“Idiot Kiana, is it really not because Mei is cooking, so you’re forced to play games with Bronya, resulting in you having zero gaming experience, and thus you’re impatiently looking for an opponent you can actually beat?”
Bronya continued to ruthlessly reveal Kiana’s true thoughts from the side.
“I can’t beat you?” Kiana bristled again: “That’s because I’m going easy on you, you little shrimp!”
“Alright, alright, stop arguing.
Whoever keeps arguing won’t get any chicken legs tonight.”
Accompanied by their bickering along the way, the three finally returned to Himeko’s villa.
“I have a strange feeling.”
Bronya floated at the doorway, frowning and looking around.
“Hmm?” Kiana followed Bronya’s gaze, swaying left and right, but couldn’t see anything out of the ordinary.
“Ah, I know!” Mei clapped her hands, suddenly realizing: “It’s because the environment at the entrance has been tidied up.
Look, these flowers and plants are much neater than they were this morning.”
Just as the three were still studying the changes at the entrance, the villa door suddenly opened.
Immediately after, a small head with smooth black hair poked out, looking around with a confused expression.