Countess Lilian Field’s thoughts raced.
As long as she could persuade the Su Nian in front of her to let her own Magic Pet have a public match against Su Nian’s Magic Pet—
Then, for her, this trip could very well end in a glorious victory.
This young woman before her— The idol genius magician, Su Nian.
No matter how high her talent or how strong her power, she was, after all, born of commoners.
This fact was especially clear in Lilian Field’s mind.
How much family background could a commoner possibly have to raise a truly powerful Magic Pet?
She, Lilian Field, could, with the loud fame of “defeating the genius magical girl Su Nian,” rise to stardom in noble society.
She could secure a well-matched and satisfactory marriage, or win more resources and attention from her family.
No matter how she calculated it, this deal was extremely worthwhile.
Moreover, the Field Family’s Magic Pet, was famous for its strength among all the noble circles of the Red Maple Kingdom.
It seemed the focus of her plan had shifted…
How to get Su Nian to agree to this Magic Pet match was now the key!
If the other party simply refused outright, all her calculations would come to nothing, and it would not count as her victory.
In her mind, Lilian Field quickly composed her words.
A moment later, she was already fully confident she could persuade the other.
In the next instant, Lilian Field took graceful, lotus-like steps, a flawless noblewoman’s smile on her face.
Yet those keen eyes swept over Su Nian, subtly and carefully examining her.
“Just now, it was Lilian who was rude.”
“I should address you as… Teacher Su Nian.”
Lilian bowed slightly, her posture supremely elegant, her voice sweet and pleasant.
“This junior, Lilian Field, has long admired Teacher Su Nian’s magical attainments and stage presence.”
Her words were like carefully prepared honey, every syllable dripping with deliberate flattery.
“Especially the Spirit Pet on your shoulder, Teacher Su Nian.”
Lilian changed the subject naturally, “It appears petite and exquisite. But it exudes a faintly extraordinary aura. It must be a very rare Magic Pet, right?”
Her gaze deftly landed on Su Nian’s shoulder.
There, a pale green little ball of a bird was curiously observing its surroundings.
Little Green, perched on Su Nian’s shoulder.
At that moment, it cocked its fluffy little head with a pair of golden dragon eyes, much smaller than usual but still pure and innocent, peering at Lilian.
It looked dopey and adorable, with not a hint of menace.
“This junior is unworthy,” Lilian put on a look of earnest eagerness to learn.
Her tone grew ever more humble, “Recently, I have been studying the art of controlling Magic Pets and coordinating them in battle. But alas, I have lacked good teachers to guide me. My progress has truly been slow.”
She sighed lightly, as if genuinely troubled by this.
“I have heard that Teacher Su Nian is not only a magical genius but also possesses unique insights in nurturing Magic Pets. I wonder if I might have the good fortune today to receive a few pointers from Teacher Su Nian.”
“To let Lilian’s Magic Pet and your… Magic Pet, have a friendly exchange?” She spoke without a single flaw.
Her posture was exceedingly modest.
To outsiders she was just a studious and diligent noble lady sincerely seeking advice from a highly respected Magic Tutor.
At that moment, the few noble girls accompanying her suddenly realized what was happening.
They couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret.
Regret that they weren’t the first to come up with the brilliant idea of a “Magic Pet match.”
Now, the one among them with the highest family status, Lilian, had already seized the opportunity.
Naturally, they had no chance to use the same tactic again.
If they now tried to compete with Lilian for the chance to challenge Su Nian’s Magic Pet they would only end up offending the daughter of Rock City’s lord.
It wasn’t worth it.
So, the noble girls immediately understood.
They joined in, echoing at just the right moment.
A young lady in a pale yellow dress spoke gently, “Yes, that’s right. We came here this time precisely to learn from Teacher Su Nian.”
“Teacher Su Nian, please teach us how you train and command Magic Pets.”
Another girl in a blue dress covered her mouth and laughed softly, “Surely someone as talented as Teacher Su Nian wouldn’t begrudge us juniors a few tips, right? Especially since Sister Lilian is asking so sincerely.”
These unmarried noble ladies, usually haughty and proud, now tacitly changed the way they addressed Su Nian, quietly adding the respectful “Teacher.”
They lowered their posture, their words full of respect.
Yet deep in their eyes, there flickered a trace of anticipation.
They hoped to see this brilliant, unattainable genius Magic Tutor lose to a mere student of the Magic Academy in a Magic Pet match.
How could Su Nian not catch the true meaning behind these noble ladies’ words…
This was simply a tactful way to challenge her Magic Pet!
And despite being nobles, they were keeping their posture low, not at all like challengers…
As expected, these noble daughters had come to “cause trouble,” just as she suspected and now, they’d set their sights on the Little Green perched on her shoulder.
Lilian Field’s so-called “sincere request for advice” was almost indistinguishable from the real thing.
Their true intent was only to use the name of a “friendly exchange” to pit their “Magic Pets” against hers in an uneven match.
Su Nian’s gaze casually swept over her own shoulder.
There, the Wind Elemental Holy Dragon, Little Green, now disguised as a fluffy bird, was using its round golden eyes to curiously observe the group of finely dressed girls before it.
The little creature’s feathers were fluffy and soft.
Its form was round and cute.
From time to time it cocked its little head, curiously peering at everything around.
For a juvenile dragon who had never set foot in a human city before, everything before its eyes was tremendously fascinating.
Little Green had no idea that its silly, inexperienced appearance… even if regarded as a combat Magic Pet, didn’t look the least bit formidable.
Although, now she was the one being targeted.
But for some reason, the thought that these proud noble girls would mistake a real Saint-level dragon for an easy target
And immediately thought of challenging her to a Magic Pet match made her want to laugh.
Su Nian pressed her cherry-red lips together, forcing back her laughter.
Mmm… she could hardly hold it in.
How should she respond?
She was afraid that if she spoke now, she wouldn’t be able to keep from laughing.
Just then, from behind the carved wooden doors of Magic Feather Fantasy came hurried footsteps.
Two familiar figures quickly strode out.
They moved to stand on either side of Su Nian, protectively placing her behind them.
It was Amy and Lise.