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Chapter 121: New Student Celebration, New Headmaster, New Teachers? (4.2k)

“Yarrow! Hurry up! We’re going to be late!”

“Hold on! Hold on! Let me just finish getting ready!”

“Honestly, it takes you forever just to get dressed!”

Serena quickly walked over to Yarrow, grabbed him, and yanked off the messy tie he had tied himself. Standing in front of him, she expertly tied it properly and then started straightening his collar.

“Okay,” Serena said, patting him twice on the shoulders.

“Um, also, I’m not very good at wearing this belt…” Yarrow said, holding up the belt.

Serena sighed, but she still took the belt, stepped closer, wrapped her arms around his waist, pressed her body close to his, looped the belt around from behind, stood in front of him, and quickly fastened it while looking down.

“Okay,” Serena said, stepping back.

“Ah, without you, Serena, I don’t know how I’d manage,” Yarrow sighed.

“Stop flattering me and get ready. The opening ceremony is about to start,” Serena said, poking him in the chest.

Today was the opening day of Horologium Academy. The academy’s academic system was a one-year system, with a three-month long vacation between each semester. Admissions and the New Student Celebration were held at the end of the semester.

They, as late admissions, couldn’t participate in the New Student Celebration, but they could still attend the Opening Ceremony.

The Opening Ceremony would last all day, requiring them to get up early and get ready. The school uniforms had been sent to them three days prior. After washing it once, Yarrow hadn’t even tried it on, resulting in a problem when he tried to wear it today.

Horologium Academy’s uniforms were quite form-fitting. The male and female tops were basically the same, only differing in the bottoms, with skirts and trousers respectively. The shoes were brown lace-up boots. A badge with their student information was pinned to the chest.

It had to be said, the uniform style was very attractive: form-fitting, avant-garde, and high-class, preserving the wearer’s youthful vibe while adding a touch of heroism.

At this moment, Serena, wearing the uniform, gave off a mature senior student vibe, even though she was a freshman. Her appearance really made people want to take a second look.

“Oh? Are you guys already leaving? So early,” Wynia floated down from the ceiling, yawning as she spoke. Everyone else hadn’t even gotten out of bed yet.

“The Opening Ceremony starts at nine o’clock. We need to report at the school, and we’re almost out of time,” Serena said, checking the time, grabbing her student handbag, and taking Yarrow’s hand.

“We’re leaving first, Wynia. Please take care of the house,”

“Ah, okay, bye-bye,” Wynia waved goodbye to them, yawning, and flew back to the ceiling.

At 7:08 AM, Yarrow and Serena stood in front of the academy’s grand school gate.

“Whew, we made it,” Serena said, slightly out of breath.

Today was the day all the students returned to school, much livelier than the two times they had come before. Senior students passed by them in an endless stream.

Standing in front of the school gate as a student, Yarrow couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.

After all, from today onwards, a happy campus life would begin!

Thinking this, the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but curve upwards, and he strode towards the academy.

Boom!

However, the moment he stepped into the campus, an explosion occurred in a building not far away. A large amount of foamy material, like blue and pink elephant toothpaste, was blasted everywhere, engulfing a large area.

Before they could react, a man in tattered school uniform rushed out of the sea of foam, clutching something like a bomb in his arms, shouting loudly as he ran:

“I did it! I’ve secured the research funding for this semester! Eeeehahaha!”

He ran past them, and apart from a few wide-eyed freshmen, everyone else had an expression as if they were used to it.

“Why do I suddenly feel like this campus life is a bit off?” Yarrow thought.

They quickly completed the reporting and registration procedures and then headed towards the large field where the second round of the assessment had taken place.

At this time, it had been completely decorated. Colorful ribbons were hung on all the stands, colorful birds carrying banners flew across the sky, balloons floated everywhere, and to create an atmosphere, hundreds of small fairies with various colored wings were released to fly around the field.

The marble platform had also been well-decorated, looking like there would be some kind of performance later.

On the other side of the field, a group of goblins were busy at several long and wide tables, preparing the luncheon after the ceremony.

The two of them found the area for the freshmen and sat down in a corner since there were already quite a few people there.

Finally relaxing, Yarrow already felt his stomach rumbling.

Rushing this morning, he hadn’t even eaten breakfast, causing his stomach to cramp up. He couldn’t help but cast his gaze towards the long tables where the luncheon was being prepared.

“The luncheon is still a while away. Have something to tide you over,” Serena said, taking out a chocolate bar from her pocket and handing it to him.

Yarrow broke the chocolate bar in half and gave half to Serena.

“I wonder what the food at the school is like,” he said, chewing the chocolate.

“I heard it’s buffet style, so it shouldn’t be too bad,” Serena said, taking a small bite of the chocolate.

“Buffet style, ha, Zesia would definitely love it. Too bad she can’t come,” Yarrow chuckled.

Almost everyone had arrived, and soon the ceremony began. They saw Vice-Principal Hagen, dressed in formal attire, leading several professors onto the high platform and standing in the center.

An amplification device flew in front of Hagen. He raised his hand and tapped it to test the sound, then picked up his speech and, under the gaze of all the teachers and students, smiled and read:

“Crowell, if you dare bring a drunk kangaroo home again, I will definitely divorce you… Oh… sorry, wrong one. This is a note my wife left for me this morning.”

Hagen chuckled awkwardly twice, threw the note aside, and then said to all the students present:

“It’s another new year, another new beginning. I wonder if everyone has completely discarded those boring and tedious knowledge during the holidays and replaced them with exciting and interesting holiday memories?”

“Even an old man like me doesn’t want to end the pleasant holiday, of course, provided there isn’t an old woman at home who demands you to shower three times a day or she’ll threaten to divorce you… But in any case, the new semester has begun, everyone, which means you’re back to exams, homework, books, and wonderful friendships. Admit it, it’s definitely worth celebrating.”

“Of course, the new semester also has new changes. First, let us welcome a group of lovely new faces to the school!”

Hagen raised his hand to signal to the freshmen’s seats. Some of the senior students applauded, and some whistled to welcome them.

After the applause subsided, Hagen continued:

“Then, please allow me to mourn the late Headmaster Bronte, who has finally reached that sacred shore. May there be no fireworks in heaven.”

Hagen lowered his head and mourned for a while, then smiled and said loudly:

“Of course, after Mr. Bronte’s departure, the position of Headmaster has also become vacant. Everyone, guess who will be the new Headmaster?”

Regarding this matter, everyone seemed to understand tacitly. With the principal gone, wouldn't it be the vice-principal's turn? Aside from Hagen himself succeeding, there seemed to be no other possibility.

However, Hagen then said in a very high-pitched voice:

"Then, please welcome the new principal of Horog College! His Excellency, Polo Harris!"

As soon as this name was announced, a commotion erupted among the students. Some students even screamed. Yarrow noticed that the older students who reacted strongly seemed not only happy but also in painful wails.

Turning his head to look at Serena, he found that she also had a look of astonishment on her face.

"Who the heck is this Polo?" Yarrow wondered.

"You don't know?" Serena looked at him in surprise: "Polo Harris! One of the kingdom's only four Saint Radiance-level mages! He is a top archmage known as the God Summoner!"

"That powerful? Does that mean our principal is a Saint Radiance-level archmage?" Yarrow was also surprised, "But why do some people look like they're dying?"

"That's because..." Serena sighed, "This archmage is also famous for his eccentric temper. He even proposed a bill before, requiring every household in the kingdom to plant radishes in front of their houses. Those who were unwilling would be exiled to the far north."

"What a strange bill."

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Just as they were talking, there was movement on the stage. Two strong men carried a one-person-high platform and placed it in the center of the stage.

Just as Yarrow thought they were preparing to put something on it, a figure descended from the sky and suddenly landed on the platform.

It was a white rabbit.

It was the kind of small, chubby white rabbit with long ears and fluffy white fur, like a mascot character from an animated movie that gnaws on carrots and plays the role of cuteness. However, this rabbit was also wearing a robe tailored for it.

Vice-Principal Hagen respectfully handed the megaphone to the white rabbit.

Yarrow was stunned and said in disbelief, "That, that rabbit is Grand Mage Polo? Our new principal?"

"This..."

Serena also looked dazed: "I haven't heard from this archmage for a long time. I remember him being a person."

But looking at the reactions of the surrounding students, there should be no mistake. That rabbit was their new principal, His Excellency Polo Harris, one of the kingdom's only four Saint Radiance-level archmages.

"The principal is a rabbit? Are you kidding me?"

Such questions also came from the surrounding freshmen. Fortunately, someone was there to answer their doubts.

"Don't you know? Grand Mage Polo has been like this for a long time. According to him, this form came from comprehending the true meaning of magic. After becoming a rabbit, his magic level has increased a lot! It is said that he is now preparing to reach the Sage level!"

"Isn't it really because of a magic failure or being cursed by some strange spell that he became like this?"

"Shh! Keep your voice down! Grand Mage Polo has very keen senses and is extremely petty. If he hears you, you'll be in trouble."

"No wonder they prepared a high platform for his appearance. Wouldn't it be funny if such a rabbit stood in the middle of a group of people?"

Having heard just a general idea, on the high platform below, the white rabbit stood on the platform, raised his hand to push away the megaphone that was handed to him, cleared his throat twice, put his hands behind his back, puffed out his chest, and made a thick voice:

"Self-introductions are unnecessary! Just one thing! I'm becoming the principal to experience the treatment of an emperor! Now, I have the final say in this school! Even if that kid the emperor comes, it won't work! Also, those who dare to speak ill of me or disobey me, better cover your butts tightly! Understand?"

Clearly, it was such a cute rabbit, but the voice was a heavy smoker's voice.

"Now, announce the new school rules! From today onwards, all students must bow ninety degrees and say 'Hello, Principal!' when they see me! Also, your first assignment for the new semester is an essay titled 'One Hundred Ways to Cook Carrots!' It must be at least five volumes long! Everyone must submit it to me in a week!"

Hagen coughed twice and whispered to him, "Um, Principal Polo, before you say these things, you have to commemorate the former principal first."

"Oh, right." Polo patted his rabbit head and continued:

"That old thing, Bronte, was a good guy before he died. He did a good job. Let us express our deep condolences to him. Don't be sad, he will be watching us from heaven."

After saying that, Polo looked around the audience with his red bean eyes and found that none of the students reacted. He sneered:

"Looks like everyone didn't understand. Farah, you explain."

A young female teacher who looked like a secretary stepped forward and said to the megaphone with a blank expression:

"Just now, our Principal Polo told a joke. The last sentence has two meanings. One is that Principal Bronte has ascended to heaven. He is watching us from above. The second meaning is that Principal Bronte was blown into the sky by fireworks and is also in the sky. This joke is ingeniously conceived, and its humor is irresistible."

After she explained, she took a step back with a blank expression.

Polo then looked around at all the students:

"Do you understand now? Then why aren't you laughing?"

A few scattered awkward laughs came from the seats.

Polo snorted coldly: "Now add another school rule. You must laugh out loud at the jokes I tell! If you don't laugh, go back and write a ten-volume report analyzing the punchlines!"

"I'm starting to worry about future campus life," Yarrow said, covering his face.

"Our Principal Polo is really a mischievous old child," Hagen said, taking back the megaphone and resuming the celebration.

"After seeing our humorous new principal, please allow me to happily tell you another piece of news. This year, we will also welcome a new history teacher!"

"Moreover, this new teacher is a special one that everyone will not expect."

Hearing him say this, many students began to communicate and discuss who it would be.

Yarrow was also curious about what the new teacher would be like, someone even more special than that hot-tempered rabbit principal.

"Then, please give a warm round of applause to welcome our new history teacher—Silver Moon Dragon King, Zexia!"

"Wait, who?"

Yarrow and Serena in the seats were stunned when they heard this name. Yarrow thought he had misheard, but then another figure landed on the high platform.

With that fluttering silver hair, and the dragon horns and dragon tail, the one standing there with her hands on her hips was actually the Silver Moon Dragon King, Zexia herself.

"How the hell did she become a teacher! !" Yarrow shouted, covering his head.