“I heard the cafeteria has just baked a limited batch of Enchanted Egg Tarts today!”
Zhao Kai suddenly leaned in close to Lin Xing’s ear, his voice full of excitement.
“If we’re late, we definitely won’t get any!”
“Really? We have to hurry then!”
Lin Xing’s eyes lit up. He lowered his head and poked Lumiya, who was nestled in his arms.
“Lumiya, you definitely want to try this limited-edition egg tart, don’t you?”
“Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!” Zhao Kai said, grabbing Lin Xing.
The two of them hugged their own Contract Beasts and quickly headed out of the Dormitory Building.
As soon as they stepped outside, they spotted a girl walking along the Avenue of Trees not far ahead.
She wore the Academy’s special light-blue uniform skirt, the hem swaying gently with each step, outlining her slender waist and shapely, long legs.
Her jet-black hair was tied in a high ponytail, the ends curling slightly, bouncing energetically as she moved, brimming with lively spirit.
Her skin was as fair as the finest mutton-fat jade, her brows and eyes curved like a new moon, her nose small and delicate, lips naturally tinted a soft cherry blossom pink.
When she smiled, two shallow dimples appeared on her cheeks, making her look like a piece of cotton candy soaked in honey—so sweet you couldn’t look away.
But what drew the most attention was the Contract Beast she held in her arms.
It was a snow-white dragon, slightly larger than Lumiya, its scales gleaming with a pearly luster in the sunlight.
Its horns were gentle arcs, and the tip of its tail sported a fluffy tuft of white fur.
It snuggled obediently against her arm, graceful and well-behaved.
“That’s Little White!”
Zhao Kai quickly lowered his voice, elbowing Lin Xing.
“She’s our grade’s genius girl! She got an S Rank in the entrance exam, just like you. And her Contract Beast is also an S Rank potential White Dragon Variant—super powerful!”
Little White seemed to sense their gaze and looked over.
When she spotted Lumiya in Lin Xing’s arms, her eyes lit up instantly and she skipped over with light steps.
“Hi there, I’m Little White.”
Her voice was as sweet and melodious as the tinkling of spring water, full of cheerful warmth.
“Is that your Contract Beast? It’s a dragon too, just like my Snowball! But it’s golden—that’s so unique! Is it a Gold Dragon Variant?”
“Hello! I’m Lin Xing, and this is Lumiya.”
Lin Xing was a little embarrassed under her frank gaze. He scratched his head and explained,
“The evaluation office said she’s an Unknown Dragon Species, with SSS Potential.”
“SSS Potential?”
Little White’s eyes widened in surprise, her long lashes fluttering like butterfly wings. Then she broke into an even brighter smile.
“That means your Lumiya is almost a pure-blooded dragon, right? That’s amazing!”
She gently stroked Snowball in her arms, her voice tinged with determination.
“My Snowball is an S Rank potential White Dragon Variant, but I’m going to raise it really well!”
Then she bent down and spoke softly to Snowball,
“Snowball, say hi to Lumiya.”
The White Dragon Snowball wagged its tail docilely and let out a gentle dragon’s call toward Lumiya.
Lumiya lay lazily in Lin Xing’s arms and glanced at Snowball.
This sub-dragon’s bloodline purity isn’t that high, but to have S Rank potential in this world is still pretty rare.
She lazily nodded her head in response.
“We’re just heading to the cafeteria to grab the limited egg tarts. Do you want to come?”
Little White wiggled her fingers enthusiastically, a touch of pride in her voice.
“I’m super close with the sister who sells egg tarts—she can give me extra! If you come with me, you might get one too~”
“Sure!”
Lin Xing and Zhao Kai replied in unison, their eyes gleaming with anticipation.
The temptation of those limited egg tarts was just too strong.
On the way,
Little White eagerly chatted with Lin Xing about Contract Beast care, eager to share her experience.
“Snowball was super timid when I first formed the contract. I brushed her scales and fed her Magic Crystal Fruit every day. Now she’s so attached to me. What does your Lumiya like to eat? I have some extra high-grade Magic Crystal Fruit—want some?”
Lin Xing saw Little White leaning in and blushed slightly, quickly waving his hands in thanks.
“No need, no need! We just got the New Student Gift Pack—it came with Magical Crystal Biscuits. Lumiya seems to like those a lot. But thank you anyway!”
Lumiya listened from Lin Xing’s arms, inwardly rolling her eyes.
High-grade Magic Crystal Fruit? Sounds fancier than Magical Crystal Biscuits, but no matter how fancy the all-natural fruit, after eating it for nearly a thousand years, she was bored out of her mind.
Honestly, she’d rather have a couple of bites of some modern tech-fueled snack.
She quickly poked Lin Xing’s arm with her claw, hinting frantically: Don’t accept! I don’t like it! Refuse quickly!
Lin Xing paused, then seemed to get the message.
He patted her claw with a smile and whispered,
“Got it. I’ll ask Little White if you can try one later.”
What? Bro, seriously? Who wants to try it?! Lumiya’s tiny dragon face wrinkled up in exasperation.
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But on the surface, she still had to maintain her obedient persona.
She let out a soft “Mm” and sighed quietly to herself.
Another day of working hard to be cute—Lumiya-chan at your service~
They chatted and laughed the whole way and soon arrived at the cafeteria.
Sure enough, Little White knew her way around and went straight to the Enchanted Egg Tart window.
After chatting a bit with the girl behind the counter, she easily bought four extra-large portions.
They found a seat by the window.
Little White pushed one of the egg tarts in front of Lumiya, her eyes sparkling.
“This one’s for Lumiya! There’s a little bit of wind-element Magic Crystal mixed in—super tasty, you’ll definitely like it!”
Lumiya’s eyes lit up at once.
She immediately grabbed the tart with her claws and took a big bite.
The crisp shell cracked, the sweet filling melted in her mouth, and a faint magical aroma lingered.
It was a hundred times better than the Magical Crystal Biscuits!
She finished the tart in just a few quick bites, then licked her claws, still wanting more.
Is this the charm of modern society?! Why did no one come to contract me sooner? What were those thousands of years of living wild for, anyway?!
Little White saw how much she enjoyed it and couldn’t help but laugh, her eyes curving into crescent moons.
“Looks like Lumiya really likes it! Next time I’ll buy you more~”
Lumiya immediately stared at Little White, her eyes sparkling as she screamed internally!
Darn it! Why wasn’t it this sweet, soft, beautiful girl who contracted me? She has tasty egg tarts, is gentle and cute—she’s perfect!
Lin Xing didn’t notice her little thoughts and smiled at Little White.
“Thank you, Little White! When we get assigned missions, we can team up. Lumiya’s level isn’t high yet, but give her a bit of time and her combat power will definitely be amazing!”
Tsk, you think? Worthless scrub. Lumiya shot a glance at Lin Xing’s goofy grin, silently classifying him in her mind as “trash Beastmaster.”
“Sure!”
Little White agreed readily, her voice full of anticipation.
“I’ve been looking for good teammates! Snowball’s great at defense and support, and Lumiya’s great at offense—our team would be a perfect match!”
They ate and chatted, the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant.
Lumiya lay off to the side, munching on another egg tart Lin Xing had bought, listening to them talk about the upcoming new student missions. She was already plotting.
With Little White and her little dragon, missions would definitely be more fun from now on.
After all, running dungeons with a beautiful girl just sounded way better than being stuck with Lin Xing the scrub.
After finishing the egg tarts, the sky gradually darkened.
Little White’s eyes suddenly lit up, as if she’d remembered something.
“The ‘Magic Crystal Night Market’ by the Academy’s east gate is opening tonight! I heard they have all kinds of Contract Beast-exclusive enchanted gear. Let’s go find something good!”
“Magic Crystal Night Market?”
Lin Xing perked up immediately.
“That’s the place that sells those magical equipment and accessories, right?”
“Yep!”
Little White nodded enthusiastically.
“They’ve got Enchanted Scale Patches for boosting defense, glowing Enchanted Collars that look great and work well—let’s go, let’s go!”
When they reached the east gate, they were captivated by the sight before them.
The entire street was lit by floating, glowing Magic Crystals, and the stalls were filled with shimmering items.
Some vendors were selling Contract Beast leg guards studded with Magic Crystal fragments, others were demonstrating Wind Horseshoes that slightly increased speed.
Still others showed off Enchanted Brushes that could automatically clean scales, the air filled with faint magical energy.
“Look at this!”
Little White dragged Lin Xing over to a stall and picked up a pair of silver horn guards.
“These are Lunar Silver Dragon Horn Guards—they can block attacks from Level 0 magic beasts and even reflect moonlight. They’d be perfect for Snowball!”
She turned and picked up a golden little bell.
“This is a Flame Enchanted Bell. Hang it on Lumiya’s neck and it’ll boost her little fireball’s power when it rings. The sound is really nice too!”
Lumiya’s ears twitched.
Boost her little fireball? Not that useful to her, but the ruby in the bell looked bright and shiny—just her style.
She pawed at Lin Xing’s arm, hinting she wanted it.
“Looks like Lumiya likes this!”
Lin Xing laughed, paid for the bell, and carefully fastened it around her neck.
When she shook, the bell gave a crisp jingle, shimmering with a faint gold-red light, making her look even cuter.
Zhao Kai, meanwhile, stopped at another stall and picked up a yellow Enchanted Scale Patch.
“This Earth Power Patch will make Dundun dig traps thirty percent faster!”
He promptly stuck it on Dundun’s back. The marmot instantly burrowed into the dirt and popped back up, noticeably quicker.
Deeper in the night market,
A vendor was enthusiastically demonstrating the “Elemental Resonance Collar.”
“Hot item! A must-have for new students! For every element-type Contract Beast, this is the perfect accessory. When your Contract Beast uses its elemental skills, the collar gives off a matching elemental glow—looks great and makes skills a bit more stable. Super cost-effective!”
Little White’s eyes sparkled.
She immediately picked out an ice-blue collar for Snowball.
When she put it on, it matched perfectly with Snowball’s ice abilities.
The collar sparkled with icy crystals whenever Snowball used her little mist spell, making her even prettier.
“Right!”
Suddenly, Little White clapped her hands, as if remembering something important.
“Tomorrow, let’s do the ‘Clear the Poison Vine in Mist Forest’ mission, okay? It’s D Rank difficulty. The Poison Vine is a Level 0, four-star magic beast—perfect for testing our new gear!”
“Clearing Poison Vine?”
Lin Xing nodded.
“It’ll be a great chance for Lumiya to test out her new bell!”
Lumiya shook her neck, the bell chiming crisply with a gold-red glow.
They headed back, carrying their new gear. Lumiya’s bell jingled with every step, while Snowball’s collar gleamed in the night, drawing plenty of admiring looks from passersby.
Lumiya grew more and more regretful as they walked.
This bell was way too noisy—it was practically anti-Beast design!
Hmm, decision made.
As soon as they got back, she’d take it apart and keep the shiny red gem as an ornament.
As they walked, Little White reminded them, “Remember to be early tomorrow and bring Decontaminant. The Poison Vine’s sap in Mist Forest is a little troublesome!”
“Got it!”
Lin Xing replied cheerfully, lowering his head to gently pat Lumiya’s head.
“Make sure you do well tomorrow—don’t let the new bell go to waste.”
Lumiya disdainfully nuzzled his palm and secretly spat in her heart.
Hmph! Bell? Tomorrow, don’t even think about it hanging on me anymore.
Still, tomorrow would be her first time running a dungeon with a beautiful girl.
Finally, a real isekai storyline!
Lumiya grew secretly excited.
Tomorrow she’d let that little dungeon see what real power looked like—what it meant to be a real boss and a master at wiping out mobs!
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