Jianhua University, Sen Library.
Although not as impressive as the four Truth Gate Libraries of Zhenli University, the Sen and Hua Libraries of Jianhua University are also considered top-notch attractions in Garlean. In terms of book collection, the Sen and Hua Libraries are not even in the top ten in Garlean, but in terms of a pleasant and comfortable environment, the Sen and Hua Libraries are the undisputed top two. They are known as the “number one dating spot” in Jianhua University.
Unlike the colorful and vibrant Hua Library, the theme of the Sen Library is “tranquil forest”. From the outside, it looks like a lush forest, with flowing streams, mating rabbits, and squirrels nibbling on pine cones. The forest is filled with a cool breeze, and there are comfortable swings, benches, tree houses, and even bears everywhere – yes, there are very friendly bears inside, where you can lean against their bellies and read.
For Sonia, the most amazing thing about the Sen Library is the absence of mosquitoes. This truly shocked the farm women who grew up in an agricultural town and often went to the forest to pick mushrooms for an extra meal.
However, in order to create a comfortable reading experience, many functional features of the library had to be sacrificed. The books are stored inside tree trunks, and the Sen Library has a total of four floors, connected by winding tree trunks. Even with a map, it is easy for first-time visitors to get lost.
Sonia was not a first-time visitor to the Sen Library and knew how to use the Miracle Bracelet to connect to the library’s navigation index. However, she still had to put in a lot of effort to find the books she needed.
When she wanted to find a bench to sit down and read, she unexpectedly ran into her “enemy”.
“Hello, senior sister.”
Sonia looked at Celia, who was walking towards her, and felt that compared to their first meeting, this third-year senior sister seemed a bit haggard. However, it didn’t diminish her beauty, but instead added a lovable charm to her, making people want to protect her. The nearby male students were the best evidence, as they read with one eye and glanced in their direction with the other.
Celia was also a little surprised. She nodded lightly and stopped when she passed by Sonia. “I caused you trouble last time.”
“Yeah, how do you plan to compensate me?”
Just as Sonia finished speaking, she realized that she had already ended the “Sincerity” ritual a long time ago and no longer needed to tell the truth. But whether it was the influence of the Sincerity Artisan or the remnants of the past, she always blurted out the truth when she should have been tactfully lying.
Celia was slightly taken aback and couldn’t help but cover her mouth and chuckle. “Then, can I treat you to a cup of tree sap?”
There was a water cafe inside the Sen Library, where the drinks had a forest theme, such as “tree sap,” “flower nectar,” and “dew.” Although the names didn’t sound great, they were artisan drinks made by Hydromancer students, with sweetness and taste far surpassing ordinary drinks, and they were cheaper than outside. They were very popular among students.
Since Celia wanted to improve their relationship and Sonia had no direct conflicts of interest with her, she naturally didn’t mind expanding her network and readily agreed to go to the water cafe with her. They ordered a cup of “dew dropped on grass leaves.”
“Sorry.” After sitting down, Celia apologized, “I was too impulsive last time and didn’t think things through. If there’s anything I can do for you, please let me know, and I’ll try my best to compensate you.”
Seeing Celia’s sincerity, Sonia couldn’t help but soften her tone. “Although you were 99% at fault, haven’t I also had 1% of fault? Maybe my actions led to your misunderstanding… By the way, senior sister, I saw you play the supporting role in ‘Me and the Child’ and you were really amazing!”
Celia naturally understood Sonia’s implication and was somewhat surprised. “My uncle is the director and screenwriter of that film, so he asked me to make a cameo… Sonia, are you interested in the acting industry?”
“Yes, yes!” Sonia’s eyes lit up. “I actually read some books on performing arts in private.”
Although Celia was shocked that Sonia didn’t aspire to be a Sword Saint, she didn’t say much. She promised to try her best to ask her uncle to arrange a good role for Sonia, based on her interests.
“My uncle may not be willing to do this for others, but you are currently the disciple of the Hidden Hand Sword Saint, the fastest rising Artificer with the Silver Wings in Jianhua University. Just this resume alone can increase your visibility and serve as additional publicity resources. But if you perform poorly in the film and fail to leave an impression on the audience, you will quickly be forgotten.” Celia said seriously, “I can only provide you with an opportunity at most. Whether you can seize it or not depends on your efforts and luck. But my uncle doesn’t have any filming plans recently, so you may have to wait for a long time.”
“No problem, I still have three years before graduation!”
The two quickly reached an agreement, and the atmosphere became much more harmonious. They chatted about campus life for a while, and then Celia suddenly asked shyly, “I heard… is he still single?”
Otherwise, what else could he become, a dog?
Sonia naturally knew who Celia was referring to and nodded, “I haven’t seen any other girls around him.”
“Then you…”
“Absolutely not.”
Celia breathed a sigh of relief. At this time, their drinks arrived. Sonia took a sip of the “dew dropped on grass leaves” and unexpectedly found a creamy and fragrant taste, like milk tea, but with a refreshing and non-greasy texture. She thought to herself that it would be great if she could become a Hydromancer.However, roommates becoming Hydromancers can also get a few free drinks, but Lois and the others don’t seem interested in becoming Artificers…
Celia hesitated and said, “This is different from before… He used to start a new relationship after ending one…”
“Mhmm.”
“Do you think… he still thinks about me?”
Sonia almost sprayed out her drink. She managed to control her expression and looked at Celia’s eager and anxious look, feeling a bit sympathetic.
After the “sincere” summoning ceremony and the experiences as Artificers during this period, Sonia vaguely realized that Felix’s “flirting” behavior was probably some kind of ritual or necessary condition to resonate with the Sorcery Spirit.
After becoming an Artificer, Felix immediately ended all romantic relationships and no longer went to entertainment venues. He either studied or practiced every day. Sonia didn’t believe that the Virtual Realm had the ability to correct one’s values, so it could only mean that Felix had been pretending before. After becoming an Artificer, he naturally had no need to pretend anymore.
But there was no need to tell Celia about this. Firstly, it was just her speculation, and secondly, Celia still had a chance.
Celia had really good conditions. With her black shoulder-length hair and delicate facial features, she had a tall figure and a great butt. Even her hair buns were just right, only slightly smaller than hers. Most importantly, she genuinely liked him. Who could resist the pursuit of a pitifully beautiful black-haired straight-A senior student?
“It’s possible!”
“You think so too, right?”
Celia happily said, “Then what should I do to get back together with Felix?”
“Well, um…” Sonia suddenly remembered a question she encountered in the Fate Q&A: “For a greater benefit? To resist a common crisis?”
Looking at Celia’s slightly confused eyes, Sonia realized that they were still students and getting back together didn’t require such complicated reasons. “Actually, you just need to actively enter his life, and he won’t reject you. Of course, don’t rush into getting back together. You can say you’re here to resolve misunderstandings and start as friends. If needed, I can create opportunities for you to meet.”
“Mhmm!”
“As long as you become familiar with each other again, many tactics can be used.” Sonia smiled and said, “For example, the Woodpecker Strategy.”
“The Woodpecker Strategy?”
“It means that you can suddenly sigh during your interactions. When he asks, you say it’s nothing. Or you can suddenly fall silent during a conversation, occasionally appearing down and making him worry about you without explaining the reason. Then, you should also occasionally rely on him and act spoiled, making him feel that you can’t live without him. Through these frequent emotional tests, you can gradually gain control over his emotions. Every sigh and every action of yours will make his emotions fluctuate, and he will focus all his attention on you. I call this the Woodpecker Strategy.”
Getting excited, Sonia continued to teach, “If you successfully get back together, you can proceed to the second step: transferring negative emotions and controlling positive emotions. Simply put, when you’re unhappy, you must share it with him and make him unhappy too. But if he wants to share something happy with you that you don’t like, you have to deny and suppress him. In short, if you’re not happy, he can’t be happy, and his happiness can only be within the limits you allow.”
“The third step is the Time Disruption Method. When he treats you well, you must remain calm and make him promise to treat you well for a lifetime, extending his efforts to a lifetime and making his efforts a daily occurrence.”
“Then, in combination with the fourth step, the Historical Projection Method, when he becomes cold towards you, you can summon his past historical projections to prove that he has changed. Of course, as long as he is willing to apologize, you should also give him some rewards.”
“As long as you master these four steps, Felix will definitely become your loyal servant and perfect partner!”
Celia blinked as she listened, and when Sonia stopped, she smiled and asked, “Sonia, have you ever been in a relationship?”
Sonia blushed, “No. I’m sorry, I was too arrogant. I shouldn’t have shown off these useless personal opinions in front of my senior…”
Celia shook her head gently, “No, these ‘arts’ of yours are very practical. If it were before, I would definitely be happy to learn and use these ‘arts’.”
“But love is a ‘miracle’.” She said softly, “I don’t want to hurt him or see him unhappy. I just hope… I can stand by his side.”
Sonia was taken aback, and only then did she notice the books Celia was holding: “Sword, Wind, Abyss,” “Wind Artificer’s Guide,” and “Recommended Wind Sorcery Spirits for Battle.” They were basically books about how Wind Artificers assist Swordsman in battle.
Celia smiled, “But I still appreciate your advice. Maybe I’ll trouble you in the future. Can we exchange contact information?”
“Of course, no problem.”
The two exchanged contact information, and from now on, they could communicate directly through the Miracle Bracelet.
Celia looked at the books Sonia had, “Speaking of which, Sonia, are you planning to self-study the Mind faction? But these two books seem…”
“The Analysis of Dreams” and “Detailed Interpretation of Psychological Language” are must-read books for the Mind Faction, but the other two left Celia a bit puzzled: “Days with the Sin Sorcerer” and “How to Alleviate Others’ Psychological Stress”.
The former is almost like an adventure, while the latter, although related to the Mind Faction, leans more towards a practical guidebook and doesn’t contribute much to the study of the Mind Faction.
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