Sefina remained cold and indifferent after hearing Mia’s words, not even lifting her eyelids as she continued flipping through the documents in her hands, casually explaining:
“‘Refrigerator’ is a magical device I invented myself. It uses ice-elemental rune arrays to maintain a low temperature for chilling and preserving food. Yogurt… is also considered a specialty from my hometown.”
“Oh-oh!”
Mia nodded twice, half understanding, but her gaze couldn’t help but flicker again toward that large white metal cabinet.
Sefina then pointed toward it with the tip of her pen, her tone flat:
“The yogurt is on the top shelf—you can see it when you open the refrigerator door.”
Following the instruction, Mia walked over to the glossy white “big iron block” and curiously pulled open the door.
A wave of cool, refreshing chill instantly washed over her face, dispelling the slight heat of the afternoon.
She instinctively squinted, and upon seeing the inside of the refrigerator clearly, her eyes widened again.
Inside… so many things she had never seen before?! Bottles and jars, some transparent, some colored, all neatly arranged and filled with liquids or solids of various kinds.
Little boxes.
Could it be… that these were all delicacies as delicious as muffins?!
Mia’s eyes gleamed with excitement, and she instinctively swallowed hard.
Ahem… control yourself, control yourself!
She couldn’t lose her composure in front of the teacher.
Mia tried to rein in her expression, scanning the shelves until she quickly found a row of white containers that looked like the “yogurt” the teacher had described.
Carefully, she took out one box; it felt cold and smooth to the touch, then gently closed the refrigerator door.
She found a straw and inserted it, tentatively taking a sip.
A cold, thick liquid slid into her mouth, its texture silky and delicate, carrying a mild sourness that was immediately balanced by a rich milky aroma and a faint sweetness—extremely refreshing and tasty!
It was far better than any cow’s milk or goat’s milk she had ever drunk. This interplay of sour and sweet, cool and smooth was an entirely new sensation!
“Mm! Teacher, this yogurt is so delicious!”
Mia couldn’t help but praise as she took another big sip, feeling her whole body invigorated.
While drinking, she couldn’t stop herself from admiring:
“Teacher, you’re amazing! Not only such a powerful mage, but you also invent these convenient magical tools. You’re just as incredible as that genius Einstein who burst onto the scene a few years ago! He also invented lots of strange but useful magical devices.”
Ink blot.
At the mention of “Einstein,” the tip of Sefina’s pen, which was writing data, suddenly paused, leaving a tiny blot on the paper.
But she didn’t look up; after the brief halt, her pen resumed flowing smoothly, her tone still calm and unruffled:
“I’m not that amazing. You’re flattering me too much.”
Mia chuckled softly, not noticing anything unusual, continuing to drink the yogurt as she chatted on:
“But the name ‘Einstein’ sounds really strange, doesn’t it, Teacher? Also, I don’t know why, but it seems like he appeared a few years ago, caused a sensation with those inventions, and then suddenly disappeared. Nobody knows where he went after that.”
Sefina remained silent, focusing all her attention on the documents before her, only the soft scratching of the pen against paper audible.
Seeing this, Mia quickly finished the yogurt, licking her lips in satisfaction.
Feeling it was best not to disturb the teacher’s work further, she carefully tossed the empty container into the waste bin by the door and respectfully said to Sefina:
“Teacher, thank you for the snack and the yogurt! I’ll take my leave now so as not to disturb your work! Goodbye, Teacher!”
“Mm.”
Sefina replied faintly.
Only after the office door gently closed and Mia’s footsteps gradually faded away did Sefina slowly stop writing.
She lifted her head, her garnet eyes fixed on the direction of the door, her gaze deep as if piercing through the door to see the silver-haired girl disappearing into the distance.
Sefina frowned slightly and murmured under her breath: “As I thought… this child carries a strange aura.”
When they first came into close contact in the classroom, she had only vaguely sensed it and wasn’t sure, which was why she had taken the opportunity to bring her to the office under the pretext of lifting a punishment to observe her more closely.
Now, she could be almost certain. Mia… was not an ordinary commoner or noble.
Time slipped by quietly until evening approached.
Sefina finished processing the basic data and preparing the lesson plan for the next day, then rubbed her slightly sore eyes.
Sitting for too long, this petite body was indeed prone to back and waist aches.
She stood up, stretching lightly as her joints made faint cracking sounds.
After tidying the desk, she left the office and headed toward the faculty dormitory area.
Oserenka Magic Academy truly was the empire’s top institution, boasting unparalleled financial resources.
Not only did it provide spacious double dorm rooms for students, but it also arranged quiet standalone villas for the teachers to live in.
What pleased Sefina the most was undoubtedly the incomparable high salary—a full 20 Gold Coins per month.
In this world, the currency system was roughly as follows:
1 Gold Coin = 100 Silver Coins = 10,000 Copper Coins.
One Copper Coin had a purchasing power roughly equivalent to one yuan in her previous life.
20 Gold Coins meant a monthly salary of about 200,000 yuan, and that was after tax!
This treatment far exceeded what she earned in her previous life, working overtime coding until exhaustion and death.
This was also one of the main reasons why Sefina ultimately chose to accept the position of Elemental Magic teacher.
***
Arriving at the exquisite villa assigned to her, Sefina used her key to unlock the door. The interior was simple yet comfortable.
Habitually, she kicked off her small leather shoes by the door, revealing her delicate feet clad in white ankle socks, then slipped into her usual rabbit slippers.
The student uniform she had worn all day for disguise was removed and neatly hung up.
She stepped into the bathroom and took a hot shower, washing away the day’s fatigue and the lingering scent of magical dust from the academy.
Dinner was something she made herself—a sweet and sour pork ribs dish, a plate of crisp and tangy shredded potatoes, served with fragrant white rice.
The staple food in this world was mostly various breads, but since Oserenka Academy was located near the empire’s busiest commercial center, goods from all over the continent were readily available.
Finding rice wasn’t exactly easy, but certainly not impossible. She still preferred the comforting feeling that rice brought.
After showering and enjoying her tasty home-cooked meal, much of the day’s weariness seemed to dissipate.
Sefina dried her hair, changed into a comfortable home nightgown, and sat at her desk.
She spread out a sheet of letter paper, dipped her pen in ink, and began writing as the nib scratched rhythmically against the paper.
[To dear friend Theresa: Today was my first day teaching at Oserenka Magic Academy. Overall, it went fairly well.
The students… were, as expected, a few particularly mischievous troublemakers, but I’ve “properly” dealt with them. Classroom order has been initially established, and there were some other noteworthy events.]
She detailed the day’s key happenings, including the preliminary application of the [Source Code] theory and the students’ reactions.
While writing, Sefina suddenly felt a familiar cramping pain in her lower abdomen, causing her hand holding the pen to tremble slightly.
A faint flush rose uncontrollably to her cheeks, her toes curled inside her slippers, and her breathing grew a bit rapid.
In the air, a very faint, sweetly cloying scent seemed to begin to spread.
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