Corneille could not accept it because the mansion had been invaded before, and he found it hard to accept allowing a mysterious witch to live in the mansion. Then, they both looked at Cecil. "Come on, I'm not a professional middleman, and you two have so much on your plate. I'm lucky enough that I can bring you together so that you can satisfy each other's needs." Cecil spread his hands: "You know, Waite's many magics are integrated into twenty-two fields according to historical custom. The witches belong to the field in which they practice the exclusive magic. Melusina belongs to the 'lover' category, but she has no lover, which is very rare in the 'lover' category and also brings shame to her family, so her family did a very reasonable thing: urge her to get married. In order to get her to find a partner, they used various methods, from persuasion to inducement, from threats to emotional appeals, and finally to moral kidnapping. Unfortunately, dear Melusina has no morals, so this trick has no effect on her." "Don't throw dirty water on others." Melusina's protest was very weak. "Anyway, Melusina was afraid her family would take more drastic measures, like waking up to find a man next to her pillow, so she ran away. I have a story with her. She fled to my place and stayed there temporarily. I couldn't provide her with shelter, so she was worried all day long. I was a little annoyed by her hair falling out... It was very troublesome to clean up!"
"I'm sorry," Melusina apologized quietly. Cecil looked at Corneille: "Then, I thought of you. This is the mansion of a foreign duke, and Melusina's family will be cautious. And you are powerful enough to guarantee her personal safety." "Even so, this means that I am in a hostile relationship with Lady Melusina's family. It feels terrible to be remembered by others," said Corneille. "Everything has a price, and Melusina's need for security is so strong that she can turn a blind eye to certain facts. Moreover, her attainments in magic and her teaching ability are both excellent, and she is the best guide for Dias. If you miss her, can you find a better candidate in a short time?" Cecil turned to Melusina: "You also resisted living in a strange man's home and accepting his protection - in Waite's culture, this is a symbol of incompetence. But dear Melusina, compared with safety, dignity is a relatively secondary need. I can vouch for Corneille's character and strength, and his mind is all on Dias, and he will not do anything to take advantage of others in danger. If you miss him, can you find a better protector? If so, you won't turn to me. " Chapter 6 Rex Nemorensis Cecile was like a salesman. Under her persuasion, Corneille and Melusine were not very satisfied, but they had no choice but to sign the confidentiality and employment documents. Melusina probably had something on Cecil, so she spoke to him in a low voice and with little momentum, but when facing Corneille, her voice returned to normal and she confirmed the terms with him word for word. The two sides argued for half an hour before Melusina returned to the study and began to teach Diaz the first lesson: What is magic? “Magic is a supernatural power system that consumes magic power to change reality. The magic power it needs comes from the twenty Jupiter Trees in Waite. In other parts of the Federation, you call them oak trees, but only the twenty most unique oak trees in Waite's oak forest can continuously spit out magic power. Over time, the concentration eventually reaches the level that can construct magic. After many years, the hundreds of magics developed by Waite were finally divided into twenty-two fields, each of which was divided into two categories: Basic magic: Its learning threshold is very low. As long as you have perseverance and the right learning method, you can master it. You can even learn across fields and master a variety of basic magic. Exclusive magic: Set a threshold, and you must meet the corresponding conditions to learn magic. And learning exclusive magic in a field is equivalent to anchoring your own camp, and you can no longer learn magic in other fields. " "Is it just like in college, where you only improve your own major?" Diaz asked. “It’s a little biased, but you can understand it this way first.”
Melusina's voice became solemn: "Each realm has managers. The one at the top is called the King of the Forest (Rex Nemorensis). They are the dual rulers of magic and the secular world." "Rex seems to be a masculine word?" Diaz said. "Yes, it is generally believed by Waite historians that the original King of the Forest was male, but women gradually gained the upper hand in the competition of magic. In the 45th year of the New Calendar, after the last male King of the Forest was murdered, all Kings of the Forest were assumed by women. "So, should we say that the joint rule of the kings is a strengthened aristocratic parliament, or that the twenty-two hereditary princes divide and rule?" Diaz asked. "From the Duke's perspective, I'm afraid the latter form is more convenient to understand. At the same time, after 45 years of the new calendar, it is generally assumed that the King of the Forest in each field is the most powerful witch in that field. This involves the succession system of the King of the Forest..." Melusina finished the first class in an hour and a half. When she came out, Corneille happened to come back. Dias followed him with his eyes like a sunflower seeing the sun. "Where's Aunt Cecil?" Dias asked. "I went back and saw her off to the door. I was not impolite." Corneille looked at the other person and said, "There are several empty rooms on the second floor. Which one do you want to live in, Ms. Melusina?" Melusina did not answer immediately. Corneille felt that her eyes were attracted by the shield, so he boasted: "This is a divine weapon - a solid tool that is blessed by the gods forever and cannot be destroyed by secular weapons. It is also my most proud trophy." "Hmm, I think I've seen it somewhere." Melusina thought for a few seconds, but couldn't think of anything, so she gave up. She responded to what Corneille had said before: "Then I'll choose the empty room opposite Mr. Corneille. There's a view of the courtyard." Corneille called out the leaders of each group, introduced them to Melusina, and told them to keep it a secret. Then he took the new residents around the villa. Melusina was very satisfied with the new home and repeatedly praised Corneille as a person with a good taste for life. I wonder if she will retract her comment when she sees the terrible state of my room, thought Corneille. The two returned to the second-floor corridor. Melusina opened the door and used teleportation magic to send the equipment stored at the doctor's place. Diaz saw this from the side and said with longing: "I really want to learn this magic." Melusina shook her head: "Teleportation magic is a basic magic, but it is a magic with a threshold. Because the Longueville family that developed it registered a patent, only by opening a membership can you use it before the membership privilege expires." "The Longueville family..." "Mr. Corneille has any history with them?" "No, it was one of Dias's fellow students, a certain Longueville," said Corneille. “Perhaps it’s my personal bias, but please be careful of the Longueville family. They are only interested in two things: men and wealth. In other words, in their eyes, men are objects and resources, not people with personalities who deserve respect.” "Thank you for your advice, but I think many witches in Wetter hold similar views to the Longueville family," said Corneille. Melusina sighed under the black veil and said, "Because of this, 'love', the most universal emotion, has become an alien in Waite, and we need to set up the field of 'lovers' to accommodate the minority. However, since I don’t plan to get married, I have no right to make irresponsible comments.” Dias felt the atmosphere was heavy, and looked at Corneille (otherwise she would be too nervous to speak): "Teacher, how much is the membership?" "Thirty thousand dinars per year, and twenty-two uses of teleportation magic within a year."
"Pierre, considering the level of supernatural power, is 30,000 dinars a year expensive?" Diaz asked. "This means that if you are caught using teleportation magic illegally, the price you have to pay is greater than 30,000 dinars." Melusina nodded: "It's a wise judgment. Every witch I know complains about the Longueville family's plundering, but after weighing the cost of being troubled, everyone pays the membership fee obediently." When the hour hand pointed to 10, Diaz yawned. Melusina politely left on the pretext of packing her luggage. Dias tugged at Corneille's sleeve and pointed behind his head. Corneille understood and said, "I'll go in after you change your clothes." A few minutes later, Corneille walked into the room and picked up the clothes that were scattered everywhere and still warm. Dias put the jewelry back into the box and said, "Men's clothes are more comfortable. When I wear a skirt, I dare not look at my body." "Get used to it soon." “That’s easy to say.” "What is your impression of Lady Melusina?" Dias was somewhat yearning: "She was a very mysterious lady, very considerate. She noticed that I was shy, so she changed her tone and taught me at a distance that would not make me nervous. Pierre, I will start learning the basics of magic in the next class - sensing the flow of magic power. I will study hard and help you as soon as possible." "Don't force yourself. Keeping your body in good health is your top priority." Corneille helped Diaz untie her braids. He suddenly frowned, sniffed the back of her neck, and said, "Diaz, how many days have you not taken a shower?" "...How can I be embarrassed to look at my own body?" Diaz said in a low voice. Corneille had prepared hot water in the boiler room and had intended to reward himself for his hard work. Now, he picked up Dias and threw him into the bathroom. "I'll be guarding the door. I won't let you out until you finish washing," he said. "Pierre..." "It's no use being a spoiled brat. Hygiene is very important. On the battlefield, countless soldiers lost their limbs or even their lives due to infected wounds." "But we are not at war." Corneille's tone became more and more tough: "So, you want to let everyone here know that the Duke of Alva is a big shot, no need to say more? Dias, I don't remember you being such a bad boy." "Woo..." Dias was quite dissatisfied with Corneille's domineering behavior, but her temper destined her to obey in the end - especially after she became a girl, she became more and more dependent on Corneille and dared not disobey his orders. However, she still had a little bit of rebellion. She grumbled, thinking that when she learned powerful magic, she would force Corneille to do something she didn't want to do. All her dissatisfaction disappeared after she slid into the bathtub. The slightly warm water brushing against her skin was such a pleasant feeling. Because of her heart condition, she hadn't enjoyed such a bath for a long time. However, she did not overcome her shyness about her female body and did not dare to stay too long. After using soap to clean her hair and body, she changed her clothes without looking at her body and came out holding her wet hair in one hand. A towel fell from the sky, and Corneille put her big hands on the towel, wiping it with just the right amount of force to absorb the moisture from her hair. For some reason, Diaz felt a surge of happiness in his heart. Chapter 7 Male Guards
Melusina's low-key move into the mansion did not cause much commotion. Except for teaching time, she stayed in her room almost the whole day. In the second class, she told Diaskop: In Waite, stronger witches can draw magic power from the air to partially replace food. At the level of the King of the Forest, they don't even need to get energy from food. When Diaz curiously asked what Cecil's strength was according to this standard, Melusina added that Cecil was special. The "Magician" field to which the doctor belongs is a field where faculty and researchers are concentrated. It guarantees the lower and upper limits of Waite's magic level and has other evaluation criteria. Corneille asked the female shopping staff in his family to contact Melusina to avoid discussing private and embarrassing things with men. He also asked the chef to cook a special meal for Melusina, making local cuisine, because the Waites were not used to the dishes from the Federation. Melusina also understood the ways of the world. Every time she chatted with Corneille, she only talked about Dias, and the content was to praise how well-behaved and sensible Dias was, how talented he was, and how fast he was making progress. "In time, she will surely become a powerful witch. No matter which field she enters, she will have the qualifications to compete for the title of 'King of the Forest'." Melusina said, "At that time, I will also share her glory as an enlightenment mentor." Corneille was slightly displeased. Diaz becoming a witch was just a temporary measure. It didn't mean that he really wanted Diaz to lose his penis. Otherwise, how could Diaz get married as the "Duke of Alva"? Corneille could do many things for others, but he could not do Diaz's marriage and childbirth for her. On April 4, Corneille came to Dias's room and sensed a faint flow of energy around her. The results of Melusina's teaching were already evident. This weak energy reaction was not enough for Diaz to construct magic, but her physical condition had improved to a certain extent: she ate more, slept better, became more energetic... and also made her more like Angelica in her teenage years. Nightmare-like happiness, Corneille thought with mixed feelings. He asked Diaz to get up, and the latter sat up unsteadily, his snow-white shoulders exposed, revealing a hint of healthy blush. Corneille brushed her hair off her shoulders and pulled up her pajamas. Dias muttered "Good morning" and reached for the women's clothing with half-opened eyes. In addition to the formal clothes sponsored by the doctor, Corneille consulted with several younger female subordinates in the mansion and Melusina, and first used their old clothes to meet his friend's home needs, and then ordered spring, autumn and summer clothes from the tailor shop. He didn't ask about makeup, underwear, and the special period of women. He only knew that after being instructed by Melusina, Dias came back with her skirt lifted up and her face flushed. Her exquisite makeup made Corneille's heart beat faster. "Hey, now I have to strictly control your blind date." Cornelius teased, "If someone is not as cute as you, I will never agree to this marriage." Dias just used her head to hit Corneille's chest, again and again, until Corneille pretended to be defeated, fell on the bed and made a gesture of surrender, then she smiled. “Being a girl is so hard.” After a few seconds, she whispered: "This may sound a bit moral, Pierre, but I never think of myself as a girl. But for you, I can be 'Tiresias', endure the embarrassment brought by gender, and learn knowledge that will never be used in the future. " After these words, Diaz complained less about being treated as a girl and started to act like a girl seriously. Corneille took away Diaz's women's clothes and brought a set of men's school uniforms. She glanced at it and said, "This women's clothes are ugly. Give me a change... Oh, this is the uniform of Merida Comprehensive College. From today on, I am a student!"