Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva

"Who I am is not important; what's important is who you are."

"Shan, from the 'Black Pine' residential planet in the Southern Mountain Star Domain, father passed away early, mother lost consciousness, chronically bedridden, currently a freshman at 'Lapis Lazuli Academy', member of a special organization." He recited Shan's information in succession.

Facing this situation, Shan couldn't help but get nervous, his fingers moving, the circle on his wrist lighting up, a deep blue ring of light emerging. This circle was filled with the glowing light of magic power, extraordinarily condensed.

"The Dekelor Equation, a famous combat technique of the Spirit Particle Sequence."

The person opposite noticed, nodded slightly, then raised a finger, and a blue ring of light even more intense and bright than the one in Shan's hand instantly appeared and passed by Shan's side.

Shan felt goosebumps all over, as if struck by a powerful electric current in an instant. The brightly glowing ring of magic power didn't touch his body, merely passing through the space between, but it was as though he had collided with an invisible sea of electricity. All sorts of electronic devices on him, such as his personal terminal, the protective gear on his wrist, the emergency protective chip on his chest, and the keycard in his pocket, all emitted intense sparks, then exploded and were destroyed.

The other person was a higher-ranked Transcendental with the Spirit Particle Sequence and was even more skilled in the Dekelor Equation. The use of magic power and intensity of this technique were far beyond his comprehension. He feared that even those seniors in the academy who specialize in combat couldn't match this mysterious man.

Completely unable to win, Shan immediately recognized this fact. The suppression from a higher-ranked Transcendental of the Spirit Particle Sequence over a lower-ranked one was especially evident. He had no chance of victory; at this moment, his only option was to find a chance to flee.

But unfortunately, the other person had already anticipated this.

"I advise you not to move, nor even think about escaping," said the other person, speaking again.

"Have you considered the consequences if news of you joining the special organization gets out? Will the academy expel you?" His words rooted Shan's feet firmly to the ground.

These days, although busy under the guidance of seniors, he felt a satisfaction he had never known before. As a student of 'Lapis Lazuli Academy', his future seemed bright.

But if he were to lose that identity... he couldn't imagine what would follow.

"That's right, I think you're not an impulsive child," the other person said, his words seemingly carrying a bit of admiration and care.

"Come with me. I think we have a lot to discuss, like the situation with that organization, how they connect with each other, and how they build trust."

"But that would be betraying the organization," Shan stood still without moving.

"Betrayal, you're taking it too seriously. How long have you joined? Why so loyal, as if brainwashed? Hmm, perhaps I've been inconsiderate, indeed there is a possibility you have been brainwashed." The other's words, like blades, dismantled Shan's resistance will, piece by piece.

"I... cannot betray the organization," Shan's voice was tense, he didn't want to break his promise, but he also feared this man before him.

"There's no such thing as impossibility; your actions can't be called betrayal, it's just a new experience, or perhaps a just act to reveal some illegal deed," the other person continued.

"Don't corner yourself. You're still just a child, there's no need to step into the mud with those who have long stopped caring. You have a good school, a bright future, you're not like them."

"Shan, you don't want to be expelled from the academy, lose your free enrollment privilege, and lose your standing in the Central Star Domain, do you?" The way he called the young man's name was so affectionate, considering his future welfare, such warm words made Shan's will waver all the more.

Memories of recent times echoed in his mind, the pleasant life at the academy, companions he met in the 'Connectors', pictures after pictures, faces after faces, yet all these were about to be shattered; he must make a choice.

"I..."

He fell silent, no longer as decisive as before.

The man opposite, perceiving the hitch in Shan's speech, knew he had persuaded the young man; all that remained was to wait for the answer.

Life requires a bit of patience, then one can wait for the delicious fruit.