Chapter 23: The world has its own rules, even if it's just for exploitation...

A small magic circle appeared, and a delicate wooden box appeared in Salis's hand. She opened the box towards Vifiya and said, "This is the content of the deal."

At just one glance, Vifiya almost couldn't control her expression. Her breathing became rapid and her nails dug into her flesh.

It was not until Salis called her name helplessly that she realized the pain in her palm.

She stretched out her hand, but her fingers, clenched so tightly that even when she stretched them slightly, looked like they were rusted.

The coolness of the metal was transmitted to the brain through the skin of the fingertips, which made Vifiya much more awake.

There was only an ordinary and plain silver bracelet in the box, but Vifiya was very familiar with it. It was a 15th birthday gift given to her by her mother in another world, her hometown.

Her hands dropped to her sides, tightly gripping the silver bracelet. She didn't look at it any more, and her voice was a little hoarse when she spoke: "How did you get this bracelet?"

Salis shook her head, looking apologetic. "This is the real deal you made with me. I can't say anything else. Sorry."

As insiders, it was not that they were unwilling to tell her the whole story, but that they could not say it, just like Vifia could tell her name, but she could not tell her name to Isidore. The world has its own rules and its own constraints.

Vifiya stared at Salis for a while, lowered her eyes, raised them and said, "I won't ask again."

She glanced at where Raylord had stood before and asked, "Where is that person from before?"

Salis followed her gaze and looked at that place, with a nonchalant look in her eyes, and explained: "I sent him to a small island. He won't bother you for a while."

Vifiya nodded, thinking this was a solution. She invited Salis, "Master Magician, would you like some afternoon tea?" She paused, her eyes wandering. "But I sneaked out. If you don't mind, you can wait for my formal invitation."

"I can see that." Saliss's eyes were fixed on Vifia. "The robe you are wearing is the work of Isidore."

She took a few steps forward, caressing Vifia's robes, feeling the lingering magic and tiny runes where the spell had failed. A hint of surprise crossed her rosy red eyes. "Invisibility magic? No wonder he asked me to borrow the ancient book a few days ago. He actually managed to restore it, but why isn't it a finished product?"

Speaking of magic, Salis's brows were filled with seriousness. She frowned, but there was no blame in her words. She was just puzzled: "Why would he give you something he had only developed halfway?"

She had watched Isidore grow up, and she knew he wouldn't be irresponsible for the magic he created. Therefore...

Weifeiya understood what she meant and explained, "I'm anxious for it."

Salis's hand, lightly squeezing the robe, shone brightly. She couldn't help but say, "Forget it this time. I'll reconnect the magic in the robe, but it's still a work in progress, so the invisibility won't last as long as it did at the beginning."

Speaking of magic, Vifiya became interested. While Salis was still repairing it, she rubbed the silver bracelet with her hand and asked, "Can it be used again?"

Salis didn't let the fact that she wasn't a magician fool her. She explained, "No, it's not like that. The stronger the magic power in a magic circle or rune, the longer it lasts after it wears off. Most magicians' magic power only lasts one to four days, but Isidore's can last at least twenty days."

The magic power at her fingertips gradually extinguished, and a smile crossed her face. "Impossible, isn't it? According to records, such people are called the goddess's favorites." After a pause, she took a step back. "Although I am Isidore's teacher, I don't have much to teach him right now. He's not the most powerful magician yet, but with his magic power, he just needs more experience to achieve it."

Vifiya lowered her head to glance at her robe, listening to the amount of information Salis softly spilled out. Even though they might have a history with her, to Vifiya, they were still the first time she had met them. "Is it okay to tell me this?"

When Salis heard these words, she suddenly realized why she felt that Vifiya was uncomfortable.

The girl in front of her was more suspicious than she had imagined, and was not good at accepting other people's kindness. She would accept it, but that did not mean that she completely trusted the other person in her heart. Was it the same with Vifiya she had met before?

Vifia's current appearance is somewhat similar to Isidore.

Salis felt a little helpless, and felt pity for Vifia. Even if she didn't say these things, as long as Vifia wanted to know, she could ask Isidore and he would tell her.

Veffia and Isidore are different after all.

Salis's eyes briefly fell on Vifiya's earrings: "Vifiya, you can try to trust us. We really can't tell you some things, but we have absolute trust in you."

Her eyes darkened, her expression firm. "Let Isidore be your companion. He values ​​you more than you know."

Salis suddenly chuckled, not knowing what she was thinking. "It's a little strange for a teacher to say something like that, but Vifia, putting aside everything else, even if it means exploiting him, at least give him a chance."

Salis's eyes at this moment were very complicated, including pity, sadness, expectation, and a very strange emotion.

Vifiya didn't understand for a moment, but she could tell that Salis was serious. She lowered her eyes and said softly, "I'll think about it."

After saying that, he put the silver bracelet on his hand and kept his eyes on it for a few seconds.

"I should go back, Master Magician." Vifiya returned to her usual appearance. The time she had agreed with Neve was approaching.

As for what the magician said, this was the first time she encountered such feelings since she came to this world. She needed time to consider the magician's words, sort out her relationship with them, and make a conclusion about their relationship.

Salis offered to help: "Let me take you there."

Vifiya was about to refuse when Salis said, "You're inviting me to tea, right? No need for a formal invitation. I just have something to tell you, and it's not good for me to just stand here."

After a pause, she showed a meaningful smile on her face: "Besides, I came here secretly without telling Isidore and Kahalun."

She had already said this, and it was difficult for Vifiya to refuse.

Salis held Vifiya's hand, and the magic circle under their feet lit up. They first retracted the grappling hook, and then Salis sent Vifiya to a blind spot where the knight in the tent could not see her according to the direction she said.

Vifiya pulled up her hood and looked up at Salis in front of her, who nodded.

The two understood each other's meaning. Vifia turned and walked towards the tent. As agreed at the beginning, Neve was already standing in front of the tent and had lifted a corner that was big enough for Vifia to pass through.

Although this behavior is risky, fortunately there are beds in the tents arranged by the academy, and the beds are located where the knights cannot see them.

Vifiya slipped in. The knight at the entrance of the tent heard faint footsteps, but saw no one. Coincidentally, other knights passed by, and out of confusion, he assumed it was their voices.

Neve, who was standing at the door, heard a sound from inside the tent. She turned around and put down a corner of the tent: "Miss, you are awake."

Neve quickly walked to Vifiya's side, reached out to help her tidy herself up, and changed her into casual clothes. She found a silver bracelet on Vifiya's slender wrist, but she didn't ask any questions.

He just asked softly, "Miss, you are not hurt?"

A faint smile appeared in the corners of Vifiya's eyes: "I'm fine, Niv. Did anything happen while I was away?"

Neve nodded, her expression showing worry: "Master Stellan was here. I told you that you were resting, young lady. Although Master Stellan didn't come in, he was watching the tent outside for a long time."

While Vifiya was thinking for a moment, Neve couldn't help but ask, "Miss, is this okay?"

Neve lowered her head again, revealing her worry. She paced back and forth anxiously, but was afraid that the knights outside would hear her because of her loud noises. She muttered softly, "Master Stellan has always been very perceptive. Will he notice anything?"

Neve worked as a maid in the Marquis of Seronil's mansion for many years, and also worked as a spy under the Marquis for many years. She knew very well that there was no family affection in the Marquis of Seronil's mansion.

Once Stellan finds out that Vifia has done something wrong, he might hold on to this handle and do something to threaten Vifia.

And last time he and Vifiya parted ways on bad terms.

Seeing Neve's expression, Weifeiya's eyes softened unconsciously, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. She called softly, "Neve."

Upon hearing the sound, Niv walked up to Vifiya, her brown eyes still showing worry: "Miss, what's wrong..."

Feeling the touch of Vifiya's palm above her head, Neve stopped abruptly without finishing her words.

Her body froze, her eyes slightly widened, and she stared blankly at Vifiya in front of her. Soon, the remaining worry in her eyes was completely washed away. Her eyes flashed, as if with splashes of water, and there was a bright smile at the corners of her mouth.

She did not stop Vifiya's actions. Her words were helpless, but there was no hint of complaint: "Miss, I am several years older than you. You can't touch my head like this."

Vifiya put down her hand and did not respond to her words. She only said comfortingly: "Neve, don't worry about what happened with Stellan. You have done very well."

Hearing the praise, Niv lowered her head, as if embarrassed: "Miss, I will continue to work hard."

When she raised her eyes again, her eyes showed the determination that she would show every time she completely leaned her heart towards Vifiya: "Miss, you can leave anything to me, I will do it."

Just as Neve said, she did everything Vifiya needed her to do.

Except for the time when she was burned at the stake, Neve ignored her and rushed towards her without hesitation.

Weifeiya belatedly thought about what would happen to Niv every time she died. Even if she had arranged everything for Niv, what would happen to Niv?

Vifiya wants to give Neve a good future.