Full-Time Magister

Chapter 2: The Reality of Classes

Huh, something's not right. Why does Teacher Qin's words sound so similar to those of the already deceased old man Yin? Could it be that there really is a magical dimension, and I've somehow fallen into it?

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Mo Fan initially thought all of this was a dream, but unfortunately, it continued for several days. Moreover, his clear consciousness told him that this was no dream.

On the fourth morning, he once again found himself eating fried dough sticks at Uncle Qi's place in a daze. Two male students next to him were discussing magical instruments. Mo Fan couldn't figure out what magical instruments were, but from their tone, they seemed powerful and expensive, comparable to a car.

"Mo Fan, why do you look so listless? How about Uncle buys you something refreshing? The big exam is coming up, and whether you can awaken as a magician depends on this exam..." Uncle Qi, the fried dough stick seller, expressed concern for Mo Fan.

Mo Fan automatically filtered Uncle Qi's words into an inquiry about his academic performance.

"Hehehehehe~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"

A strange gust of wind blew through the small stall, lifting some dust that was about to soil Mo Fan's soy milk. Mo Fan quickly gulped down the soy milk, looking lethargic.

The eerie wind intensified, and Mo Fan even felt a peculiar pressure slowly descending, like a spiral.

The haystacks danced wildly, and dust and stones flew on the road. Girls covered their skirts, letting out shy and surprised screams.

Mo Fan had gotten used to this. Which teacher was using the "Wind Trail" magic to travel this time, even though the commotion was a bit more significant?

"I... My god, what is that?"

"Oh my, it's so cool!"

"Wings! That person actually has wings on his back, just like what I saw in the videos!"

"Wind Wings, oh my parents, I actually witnessed the advanced wind magic - Wind Wings!"

The surroundings erupted in a noisy uproar, making it impossible for Mo Fan to concentrate on his breakfast.

Mo Fan raised his head with an indifferent look, but the next moment, he stood frozen as if struck by lightning. His eyes widened and couldn't move away from the sight!

The azure sky, a corner of the rooftop, swaying treetops, the fluttering school flagpole...

A man in a silver-white wind robe passed through these unreachable places like a dreamlike elf, leaving a stunning arc in the sky!

Whenever Mo Fan sat bored in the back of the classroom, he would stare at the clouds, sky, treetops, and flagpoles, watching birds freely fly between them. However, he had never thought that there could be someone with dreamlike wings soaring through the sky like in a movie!

This should only exist in movies, but it was vividly imprinted in front of his eyes!

"Wind... Wind... Wind Wings!" Mo Fan stared at the sky at the person with silver wings, unintentionally uttering the name of this magic.

Unlike before with Wind Trail, Mo Fan could feel something violently surging within him amid the shock. It was a desire breaking through his original thoughts and wanting to burst out!

Yes, he had been living in a daze these past few days, unable to accept the changes. Only now did he suddenly realize that all these changes were incredibly thrilling, as if meeting a person for the first time and falling in love at first sight!

When the shock faded away with the passing of the mysterious man, Mo Fan had already told himself:

Even if this is a dream, I'll wait until I learn Wind Wings and soar freely in the sky before waking up!

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The time given to Mo Fan was brief. According to his time in the original world, the graduation exam for nine years of compulsory education was just twenty days away.

In these remaining twenty days, Mo Fan only clarified a few key points:

The courses included:

Basic Magic Theory - It seemed to be theoretical.

Magic Star Tracks - Probably geometry.

Monster Class - Likely biology.

Magic Tools and Instruments Class - Probably physics.

Material Class - Probably chemistry.

Magic History and Magic Geography classes need no further explanation.

Of course, Mo Fan also learned the most important information:

Among the students, almost no one could use magic. This was because students who had gone through nine years of compulsory magic education mainly learned broad theories, concepts, and knowledge.

This was similar to how in the original world, junior high school graduates still lacked life skills.

For Mo Fan, this was definitely good news. After all, he knew nothing about this magical world, and he had to start learning everything from scratch.

The crucial point in the transition from a magic student to a real magician was the "Magic Awakening."

"Magic Awakening" was similar to a kind of development ritual. During the opening ceremony of the magic high school, all magic students would undergo a "magic baptism," which was the Magic Awakening!

Different people would awaken different elements. From his deskmate Guanyu, Mo Fan learned that most awakenings were elemental, mainly wind, fire, water, light, thunder, ice, and earth.

Magic like "Wind Trail" and "Wind Wings" that Mo Fan had seen before were, respectively, basic wind magic and advanced wind magic. If someone awakened in the wind element at sixteen, with hard work and practice, they might learn these magics.

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So, to become a magician who could fly, the first thing to do was to get into high school and obtain what every high school magic student would get - Magic Awakening!

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"Mo Fan, you're not really thinking of applying to a magic high school to awaken as a magician, right?" Guan Gu, with a coal-black face, asked seriously.

In Guan Gu's impression, Mo Fan was a guy who didn't like to study. Suddenly, he was so earnestly studying magic, which was simply an unbelievable thing.

Mo Fan didn't bother to explain to his classmate. After all, he had made up his mind. He was determined to apply to a magic high school, determined to get that precious opportunity for awakening.

"You're wasting your time reading now. You've missed out on how many years of study. It's better not to waste that time anymore," Guan Gu advised.

Guan Gu knew very well that Mo Fan had only scored 6 points in the previous magic simulation exam, the lowest in the year. With such grades, how could he possibly get into a magic high school?

A poor student was a poor student. No matter how hard you tried, it was useless. Just accept it.

"Guan Gu, you should really study hard," Mo Fan said with some impatience, hearing Guan Gu's incessant babbling.

"Why?" Guan Gu asked.

"Guan Gu, do you know you're ugly?" Mo Fan straightforwardly stated.

"I know," Guan Gu admitted sincerely.

"Yeah, there's a saying you should know: If you're ugly, you should learn magic!" Mo Fan said with great earnestness.

"Go to hell!"

Guan Gu was right. In just twenty days, it was impossible for any genius to catch up on so many years of courses, especially when the exam content was entirely different.

Mo Fan knew he didn't have much hope. He wasn't cramming knowledge to pass the exam; he was genuinely fascinated by magic and wanted to learn, to learn fiercely!

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Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, over twenty days had gone by. Mo Fan didn't wake up from the so-called magical dream. Instead, he started believing in the real existence of this world and faced the magical high school entrance exam, a change from the usual middle school exam!

On the day of the exam, outside the school, the crowd was bustling. Whether it was for magic or science exams, parents were still there with cars or tricycles, as they all knew this test determined their children's future - whether they would drive a car or ride a tricycle to pick up the next generation.

After leaving the exam room, Mo Fan looked at the busy scene outside and felt a bit puzzled, wondering why there were still cars, electric scooters, and computers in this magical world. Soon, his thoughts returned to the exam content.

After more than twenty days of intense study, Mo Fan had truly reached a level where he could understand the exam questions. As for whether the answers were correct - well, being happy was enough.

"Mo Fan, Mo Fan..." In the crowd, a middle-aged man with a pale face waved towards Mo Fan.

Looking at the familiar face, Mo Fan was a bit surprised and called out, "Dad, why are you here?"

"I've come to pick you up. After finishing the exam, you've graduated. I found a job for you in the neighboring district, running errands. Uncle Guangfeng will take you there. With a few years of experience, you should be able to do it on your own. If you're lucky, you can earn four or five thousand in a month. It's not bad to start working early," Mo Jiaxing said with a smile.

The world had changed, but Mo Fan was still a mediocre student, and his dad was still his dad. Mo Fan could feel that inexplicable warmth that nothing could change.

Going to run errands was something Mo Jiaxing had mentioned before. If it were a month ago, Mo Fan would have chosen this path without hesitation because he had to walk this path, entering society.

However, now he was unwilling.

This society had cars, phones, computers, and refrigerators. Technological products hadn't changed at all due to the replacement of magic. If he couldn't become a magician, he would end up as a worker producing these things. Damn it, what's the difference from my previous world? I want to learn magic!

"Dad, I want to continue studying," Mo Fan said after a long silence, revealing his thoughts to Mo Jiaxing.

"Don't you dislike learning magic?" Mo Jiaxing raised his eyebrows, looking puzzled.

"Uh..." Mo Fan was a bit annoyed. How the hell should he explain this? It's really confusing!

Mo Jiaxing looked at his son, who was about to turn sixteen, and the smile on his face faded. His voice lowered, "Are you serious?"

"Yeah, I want to get the chance to awaken, even though I know it's too late to regret now. But I really want to learn and become a magician," Mo Fan said sincerely.

Mo Jiaxing remained silent for a moment.

Mo Fan didn't say anything either.

"Do you really want to learn?" Mo Jiaxing confirmed again.

"Really," Mo Fan nodded without hesitation.

Initially, Mo Fan thought it was just an impulse, but after almost a month, the boiling and restlessness in his heart caused by the Wind Wings magic hadn't cooled down. He wasn't joking; he really wanted to learn!

"Alright, I'll think of a way," Mo Jiaxing didn't say much more.

"Dad, I found a temporary job at Tianlan Magic High School, overseeing the library. I'll start working the day after tomorrow," Mo Fan said.

Since he decided to learn magic, Mo Fan had no intention of giving up because he was a poor student. Whether he could get into a magical high school and get the chance to awaken depended on his father. His lack of knowledge required his own efforts to fill, so knowing he had no chance of passing the magical high school entrance exam, Mo Fan found this job in advance.

Mo Jiaxing was a little stunned. He didn't know why his son's thoughts had changed, but since he was so determined to learn magic, why not be happy? After all, in the end, a magician was the one who truly held a position in this society. No matter how many houses and cars one had, it couldn't compare to the value of a magician who graduated from a magical school, respected by others.

"Let's go home first. We'll talk at home," Mo Jiaxing nodded, not saying much more. For Mo Jiaxing, there was nothing to worry about with his son. He wasn't even sixteen yet, but in his father's heart, he had already grown up.

This is a residential area built around a semi-city mountain. Following the road with iron fences, walking all the way to the end of the small path leads to the Mo Fan family.

A short, one-and-a-half-story building, its exterior paint has weathered, revealing red bricks, surrounded by various miscellaneous items. The neighboring houses have mostly undergone renovations, appearing more like homes. However, the Mo Fan family, originally located in the corner and already low, looks particularly shabby and outdated.

"Mo Fan, you're back... I've got good news for you." Just as he arrived at the door, a boy, resembling a mud monkey, jumped out, his face full of joy.

This mud monkey is called Zhang Hou, also a child from this old neighborhood, growing up together with Mo Fan.

"What good news?" Mo Fan asked.

"The little princess is back! I saw her at the entrance of the estate today. Wow, you have no idea how beautiful she has become. She's like a little angel." Zhang Hou said excitedly.

Mo Fan glanced at the estate facing the street. The estate is exquisitely landscaped, enviable to the entire city. Every inch of land is meticulously adorned with flowers, plants, and trees, reaching the level of a true garden.

However, this beautiful city mountain landscape is now enclosed by high iron fences. He remembered that there were no fences when he was a child, and they used to play inside the estate with the other kids from the street.

At the highest point of the estate, there are several delicate European-style villas, resembling castles from fairy tales in the eyes of their mischievous group. There indeed lived a princess inside the castle, so beautiful that it made people forget to breathe. When they were around the same age, Mo Fan often brought a group of kids to play with the princess.

However, at some point, iron fences appeared around the estate. The adults on the street no longer allowed children to enter the estate, and the princess, who used to play with everyone, became a true princess in the castle. With age, she became more distant, and encounters became less frequent.

"Do you know, I heard that the little princess is now a magic prodigy at the capital's prestigious magic school. She naturally possesses unparalleled abilities in ice magic. She's only 15 and can already unleash ice magic." Zhang Hou said mysteriously.

Mo Fan was taken aback. If Zhang Hou had told him that the little princess had won some national competition, he probably wouldn't care. But if she's an ice mage, that's really extraordinary!

For most people, awakening occurs at the age of 16, during high school. Obtaining their first magical ability doesn't mean they are mages; they still need extensive training, magic books, and diligent practice to cast a spell. This little princess is truly exceptional, becoming a true mage at the age of 15!

Is this what they call a prodigy? A prodigy in the magical world!

"Mo Fan, I feel sorry for you. Back then, if you had put in a little more effort, you might have won over the innocent and lovely little princess. Beauty and talent, tsk tsk... we're so envious." Zhang Hou teased.

"That's all ancient history. Don't mention it." Mo Fan ignored him.

Listening to the two boys talking like this, Mo Jiaxing coughed and ushered Mo Fan back home.

Just returning home, Mo Jiaxing said, "I'm going out for a while. Xinxia is staying with her aunt; she probably won't come back."

"Alright, I know."

Mo Jiaxing hurriedly left, and Mo Fan walked around the house, realizing that there was actually no change. The family was still as impoverished as before. Despite the changes in the world, he couldn't help but wonder why his family didn't switch places with that wealthy family in the estate. It seems that even with the world transformed and science turned into magic, such trivial matters are still left unresolved.

The only thing worth celebrating is that his appearance hasn't changed; he still looks charming!

Bored at home, with nothing around, Mo Fan went out for a stroll, hoping to see if anything else had changed. Following the mossy path, rarely taken by people, he was about to turn onto the main street when he saw his father's old pickup truck.

His father used to be a driver, originally driving for the lord of the estate. Later, for some reason, he was transferred to logistics, mainly helping the people in the estate with their purchases. Since then, the family's situation has deteriorated rapidly.

"Jiaxing, your request is a bit impolite. You should know that I used to be generous to your family. Your son did something like that, but I still left a procurement job for him. If it were another family, I would have asked him to pack up and leave." A middle-aged man's slow voice came out.

"Muhuo, consider this the last time I ask for your help. The cost of entering the Magic Academy in Tianlan is really too high. You also understand our family's situation; it's a burden we can't afford." Mo Jiaxing sounded somewhat subdued, his voice slowly reaching Mo Fan.

"Why are you doing this for your useless son? He couldn't even get into the Magic Academy by himself. Let him face the consequences. He's almost 16 now. Besides, even if I help you this time and get him into the Magic Academy, with his character, he will definitely not focus on his studies, and he won't become a real mage. Becoming a mage isn't that easy. It not only depends on innate talent and effort but also requires those magic books, magical tools, and equipment. Can your family afford all these? Without them, he won't even become a novice mage..." The man named Muhuo spoke with a tone of importance, but all Mo Fan heard was a high and mighty attitude.

"This time, he really wants to learn. Muhuo, if you're willing to help this time, the matter of us moving out of Mo Estate that Mr. Mu mentioned before, we'll do it immediately. This will also reassure Mr. Mu, and I promise my son won't bother Miss Muning Xue again." Mo Jiaxing's voice came through gradually.

"Oh, this is worth considering."

As soon as he heard that they were willing to move out, the man named Muhuo seemed interested in continuing the conversation.

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Against the wall, a young man leaned against it, listening to the conversation, and his mood became extremely complicated. He thought the world had changed, and many terrifying relationships would change, but it turned out that nothing had changed.

The rich people of Muhuo Estate, like rulers, are still high above, while his struggling father is still crawling in the dust, needing to ask for help everywhere. Muhuo is the chairman behind the scenes of the Magic Academy of Tianlan. In fact, with just one word, he could get himself into the Magic Academy of Tianlan.