Ring Ring!
I lazily reached out to the alarm and shut it down. I had slept for only about two hours, but it was enough to completely restore my energy, both ntally and physically. My vampire physiology was proving increasingly useful for situations like this.
After taking care of my morning routine and feeding, I made my way to Section A where the lectures would be held.
Hundreds of students moved alongside through the academy corridors, all heading toward their respective classrooms. I had already checked my na and class assignnt, I was placed in the second Elite class, exactly as I had hoped initially.
Kyle was not with , which ant he had been assigned to the first Elite class as expected.
I didn’t particularly care about the separation. Whether I was with him or not didn’t really matter for my new goals. I was going to focus on my own strength developnt and survival plans without worrying about Kyle or his group unless they directly affected my well-being.
As I made my way through the bustling corridors, I unexpectedly crossed paths with Victor Castellane.
The instructor had a broad smile on his face as he walked through the hallways, radiating contentnt.
A few students across all year groups greeted him as they passed him, clearly he had so influence in the academy.
Our eyes t briefly as we passed each other. Victor’s expression remained pleasant, though I caught a flicker of interest in his gaze.
I maintained a respectful but neutral expression and continued toward my classroom, not wanting to draw any unnecessary attention from the mysterious instructor who had replaced Professor Sylvia in Kyle’s examination.
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I arrived at my class a minute before it started. There were about twenty students already seated throughout the room. I spotted an available seat sowhere in the middle near the window and walked toward it, settling down just as the bell chid.
I felt several gazes follow my movent, but I paid them no heed. As the heir of the Blackwood family, I was accustod to attention, though much of it was likely due to the poor reputation the original Adrian had cultivated before I transmigrated into his body.
The instructor wasn’t present yet, and I had no particular expectations. In the novel, the teacher of this second Elite class hadn’t been ntioned at all, making them essentially a background character.
When the instructor finally walked in, my eyebrow raised in surprise.
"Good morning, everyone."
A soft, feminine voice filled the classroom.
Sylvia Ashworth walked gracefully to her podium, every bit as breathtakingly beautiful as described in the novel. Her flowing white hair caught the morning light streaming through the windows, while her striking blue eyes seed to captivate everyone who looked into them.
Although after encountering Carmilla, Sylvia’s beauty seed a few notches lower in comparison. But her appearance wasn’t what concerned , what made frown was the realization that Sylvia was supposed to be teaching Kyle’s class, not mine.
I pondered the implications of this change. If Sylvia was here with us, then who could possibly be instructing Kyle now? This was another significant deviation from the original tiline that could have far-reaching consequences.
Not that I was afraid of the consequences, but it was important to note and take precautions.
"I am Professor Sylvia Ashworth," she continued with a warm smile that made several male students sit up straighter. "I’ll be your personal instructor for this academic year. I know many of you are eager to begin, so let’s start by understanding what separates Elite-class students from the rest."
Her voice carried natural leadership mixed with genuine enthusiasm for teaching. It was easy to see why students in the novel had responded so positively to her instruction. She had a gift for making complex concepts accessible while maintaining the respect necessary for effective classroom managent.
Around , my classmates were already hanging on her every word, clearly impressed by both her knowledge and beauty.
Sylvia then went on to explain our curriculum, which would revolve around understanding various threats we might face, their weaknesses, and thods we could use to improve our personal strength. She also inford us about optional modules we could participate in, ranging from blacksmithing to alchemy.
I was particularly interested in both blacksmithing and alchemy, so I decided to put my na down for them. Blacksmithing would help understand and perhaps one day improve magical items, reducing my reliance on the system while giving the ability to create or repair equipnt as needed. Alchemy could prove invaluable for creating potions and understanding the properties of various materials I might encounter.
When Sylvia collected the sign-up sheets and saw my na on both modules, she looked at with obvious surprise. Being from a noble family herself, she was undoubtedly aware of the rumours surrounding the original Adrian, his obsessive pursuit of Seraphina Rosewood and his complete lack of interest in training or academic pursuits.
’Maybe he changed,’ Sylvia thought to herself.
Despite not showing any outward emotion towards , I could still detect so disdain in her expression.
Her opinion of Adrian as soone who only cared about chasing won rather than developing himself was clearly deeply ingrained.
I felt her judging gaze but chose not to say anything in response. There was no point in trying to defend the original Adrian’s reputation or explain my sudden change in priorities. Actions would speak louder than words, and over ti my performance would demonstrate that I was no longer the sa person she thought she knew.
Let her think what she wanted for now. I had more important concerns than managing a professor’s preconceptions about my character.
The class continued with Sylvia outlining our weekly schedule and explaining the practical combat assessnts we would face throughout the sester. Her teaching style was engaging and thorough, making it clear why she had been so effective as Kyle’s ntor in the original tiline.
Whatever changes had led to her being assigned to our class instead, I would make the most of having access to her expertise.
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