Chapter 7: Brother, We’re Out of Money

Chapter 7: Brother, We’re Out of Money

Viktor's imposing presence subdued everyone in the room. The students held their breath, not daring to make a move.

Seeing that the situation had stabilized, Viktor asked, "Now tell me, what happened?"

A commoner student at the front spoke up, "Erica came here flaunting her noble status, deliberately humiliating us. One student has vanished under her spell!"

The other commoner students immediately chimed in, while Erica hurriedly tried to defend herself. The scene descended into chaos once again.

"Silence!"

The noisy space fell quiet once more.

Viktor rubbed his temples. Indeed, no matter which world, arguments were always so annoying.

"Is that so, Erica?" Viktor questioned her impatiently.

Erica gradually calmed down and continued to explain, "I wasn't trying to humiliate them. I was practicing magic here, and that unfortunate person entered my faulty teleportation spell, which is why he disappeared."

The surrounding students naturally didn't believe her words, but with the professor present, they didn't dare voice their doubts.

Vega whispered in Viktor's ear, "I've checked. The teleportation array sent the person to another dimension."

"No matter, I'll handle it."

Vega's single eye flickered, and a wisp of black energy slowly drifted out from under its wings. for new novels

Viktor understood its meaning and activated his Mage Hand. Immediately, six magic circles appeared in the air.

"Six-fold spellcasting again?"

Seeing this scene once more, Erica was only surprised. She hadn't expected Professor Viktor to handle such a difficult technique as multi-layered spellcasting with such ease.

Behind him, Vega gently added some runes to his magic circles. Six thread-like black runes gradually joined the array.

The entire array emitted a red glow.

Mixed with the light of the setting sun, it illuminated the entire Arcane Hall.

The light was so bright that everyone present had to shield their eyes.

As the light faded, a sudden exclamation startled everyone present.

"This is... the Arcane Hall? I'm back?"

The student looked around in amazement, tears of excitement welling up in his eyes.

"I'm back! I'm really back!"

The crowd gradually opened their eyes. Seeing the long-lost face, the commoner students burst into cheers upon seeing their classmate return.

Erica stood there stunned, not expecting Viktor to reverse her faulty spell so effortlessly.

"Is this... a third-tier mage?" Erica muttered.

Seeing that the matter had been resolved, Viktor coldly said to her:

"Erica, apologize."

Hearing this request, Erica became defiant.

She had resentment in her heart, how could she possibly listen to Viktor?

Why should she?

She admitted that Viktor had rectified her mistake, but it wasn't intentional. It was that unlucky fool who blindly entered her magic circle!

Moreover, her innate status and environment told her:

'Since when do nobles apologize to commoners?'

Viktor noticed her unwillingness to comply and frowned slightly, unable to help but mock her.

"Making mistakes and refusing to apologize, lacking in academics and character."

"Is this the upbringing of the du Cloye family?"

These words struck a chord with the commoner students, who despised those arrogant nobles who oppressed them with their family backgrounds.

Seeing this professor speak up for them, their eyes seemed to light up.

However, these words truly ignited Erica's emotions, but she knew she shouldn't lash out.

As Viktor had said, she was in the wrong.

She shouldn't bring shame to her family because of her own issues.

Erica's not-so-small chest heaved as she took a deep breath, calming herself. She gracefully bowed to the unfortunate student.

"I apologize for my negligence."

Seeing the once-proud noble lower her head, the students couldn't find any words of mockery.

After all, they were all of the same age.

The unfortunate student, Jack, recovered from his shock and awkwardly accepted the apology.

"I was at fault too. If I had paid more attention while walking, this wouldn't have happened."

"Dear, why are you back so late?"

Duke Levi greeted her with a smile, but upon seeing Erica's gloomy expression, his smile gradually faded.

"Erica? What happened? Did someone bully you at school?"

"Tell daddy, and I'll make them pay!"

Erica stopped him, saying, "Enough, Father. No one bullied me."

"I just saw Viktor. He's become a professor and started working at the academy today."

Upon hearing this, Levi Straightened up abruptly and said viciously, "That bastard! I'll have the Royal Magic Academy fire him tomorrow!"

Although he was just saying this to cheer up his daughter.

Levi understood that Viktor was exceptionally talented and a third-tier mage.

Especially now that he had become a professor at the Royal Magic Academy, he was considered to have fully aligned with the royal family.

Unless the king personally spoke up, no one would dare to openly move against him.

But Erica didn't know this and hurriedly advised, "Don't!"

She recounted what had happened today, and the Duke's expression softened slightly after listening.

Erica continued, "I indeed can't compare to him."

She didn't tell her father about the conflict with the commoners today, only about the dispute in the lecture hall.

After listening, Levi nodded understandingly and comforted her, "If that's the case, then study magic well under him."

"For Viktor to become a third-tier mage at twenty, he naturally has his exceptional qualities."

"But you are my daughter, and I understand your talent better than anyone."

"Learn from his strengths, then defeat him. I believe you can definitely do it."

Hearing the Duke's words, Erica nodded obediently and quietly returned to her room, followed by a servant.

Seeing his daughter leave, he sighed.

No matter how much grievance Erica suffered under Viktor, he couldn't intervene.

Ultimately, he was a duke.

His actions should all be for the benefit of the country.

In this position, Levi couldn't afford to act childishly.

The empire wouldn't allow it, and his role as a duke demanded better.

"I'm sorry, Erica."

......

By the time Viktor returned home, it was already late at night. As he stretched his body in the garden, he saw a servant approaching him.

"My Lord, your sister has summoned you to study."

After saying this, the servant hurriedly left.

Viktor frowned.

So late at night, this couldn't be good...

Pushing open the door to the study, Lia was sitting in a chair, having waited for some time.

"What's the matter?"

Viktor asked his sister, but was met with Lia's angry gaze in response.

"See for yourself!"

Lia slammed an expense report on the table in front of Viktor.

The table shook from Lia's forceful gesture.

"So angry?"

Viktor glanced lightly at Lia and picked up the report.

It detailed Viktor's spending records, showing a large sum spent on purchasing materials, and another significant amount that had mysteriously disappeared.

Of course, Viktor knew where this money had gone.

Buying materials, learning magic...

The former was explainable, but the latter was a privilege only players could enjoy, so naturally, Lia couldn't trace it.

However, was the family really that short on money?

"The domain's income hasn't been very smooth lately, and you're still spending so lavishly? Are you trying to drain the last drop of blood from our lands?"

Lia stood up, poking Viktor's chest with her finger, harshly criticizing him.

"Explain yourself!"