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Chapter 73 Equipping the Two Women

Arriving in the classroom, Alexia saw Shangguan Wen, who was in a familiar position, and raised her right hand and cheered:

Sid

She ran over directly after saying that. Her feelings towards Shangguan Wen were very complicated. They were in a superior-subordinate relationship, and there was also a romantic relationship between them.

Shangguan Wen saw this familiar expression and knew without a second thought that Alexia had already become his bootlicker. Even if there was no contract signed, it would only take some time for her to sell out her country.

"Come and take a seat, class is about to start."

"Um"

Alexia ran over and snuggled intimately in Shangguan Wen's right hand, with a happy smile on her face, not caring at all about the reactions of the people around her.

Now that her nominal fiancé is dead, she is free. What is she waiting for if she doesn't take advantage of this great opportunity to get in touch with him?

Shangguan Wen and Alexia listened to the teacher's lessons on the surface, but for them, unless it involved ancient artifacts, everything else was just casually discarded garbage knowledge and was of no use at all.

After finishing the morning class, Shangguan Wen took Alexia to see Claire, and used the low-level additional telepathic communication magic to tell them that they would start high-intensity training after school this afternoon to make up for the gap between them and the real inner world.

When the two women met, Alexia greeted Claire, who was Sid's child fiancée and older sister. Since she had married into Sid's family, she had to respect and call her sister.

"Hello, Sister Claire"

Alexia's voice was gentle and sincere, with a hint of shyness and respect for meeting an elder for the first time.

Claire responded with a smile, her eyes sparkling with admiration for the kingdom's second princess. She had never expected that the influential figures of yesterday and the day before yesterday would be rescued by Sid so quickly.

She gently took Alexia's hand and looked at it carefully, as if confirming something.

"Alexia, Sid has mentioned you a long time ago, saying how wonderful you are. We're both going to be with Sid in the future, so let's get along well."

Shangguan Wen watched this scene from the side and nodded secretly in his heart.

In private, Kreya is very attached to Shangguan Wen, but in order to maintain her ladylike image in the academy, she doesn't cling too much.

"Sister Claire, you're too kind~"

Alexia responded modestly, her face filled with the joy of being recognized.

After a brief and effective greeting, Claire fixed her beautiful eyes on Shangguan Wen.

"Cid, where are you planning to train us? Let me be clear, this Magic Swordsman Academy doesn't rule out the possibility of other members of the Diabolos Cult, even though Shadow Garden killed so many people yesterday."

Alexia on the side nodded in agreement. Even the swordsmanship coach had been infiltrated. There was no guarantee that other seemingly insignificant but critical positions would not be without members of the Diabolos sect.

"I have a magical artifact here called the [House of Time and Spirit]. It's a perfect place for training, with one day outside equaling one year inside. It contains various environmental and geographical locations. Newcomers to the garden train and graduate here."

Hearing about such a magical weapon, the two women's eyes lit up. This way, they would not have to worry about their cultivation being spied on by thieves, and they could also play the fool and kill the members of the Diabolos cult who had given them wrong information.

Claire angrily twisted Shangguan Wen's waist fat and said:

"Sid, you have such a magical weapon, why didn't you take it out earlier? Is this how you become stronger?"

Shangguan Wen took Claire's hand from her waist and explained:

"The [House of Time and Spirit] has limitations. First of all, there's a time limit. A person can only enter it for two days within a year. That's one year outside the house and two years inside."

Claire and Alexia listened quietly. It was normal for a divine weapon to have limitations. As the air was scarce and the temperature difference between day and night was explained, the two girls frowned. It seemed that they had to pack up all the clothes they had at the academy and take them away, otherwise they would have nothing to wear. They also had to quickly buy their favorite food.

Alexia took Shangguan Wen's hand and asked:

"Nashid, when do we start training?"

Shangguan Wen replied:

"You will need one day to prepare food and clothing for the evening, and I will also need to prepare training equipment and medicinal materials for you."

"Also, take this. This is a personal Shadow Mobile Backpack that every member of Shadow Garden has. It can carry objects the size of a room in your dormitory, excluding living organisms."

What Shangguan Wen took out from his shadow was a backpack with the iconic Luna Wolf logo. This backpack was made with reference to Erza's dressing magic and his own God Slayer ability.

The two women picked up the backpack, which had the shape of a wolf holding the moon in its mouth. When they opened the zipper inside, they saw four neatly arranged compartments, just like an ordinary backpack.

"Sid, how do you use this? It looks like a normal backpack from the outside and inside."

"This requires a drop of blood on the backpack, and then it can be used through blood binding. After the blood is dripped in, there are three ways to open and close it: voice unlock, digital unlock, and fingerprint unlock."

The two girls couldn't help but love it and couldn't let it go. This thing was more convenient than the backpack made by the Siyue Chamber of Commerce.

Claire took the lead and followed Shangguan Wen's instructions, gently cutting a small cut on the backpack, letting the bright red blood drip onto the pattern of the wolf's head and the moon.

Instantly, a faint light appeared on the surface of the backpack, and then a gentle electronic female voice sounded in their ears:

"Welcome to the Shadow Mobile Backpack. Please enter your voice unlock command."

Claire said:

"Open Shadow Pack."

As soon as the voice finished speaking, the light on the backpack intensified, as if acknowledging the command. Alexia then completed her binding, selecting the digital unlock method and setting a complex and difficult-to-guess number sequence.

"It's so amazing!"

Alexia exclaimed. She tried to touch the side of the backpack with her fingerprint, and the backpack opened without any delay.

“This way, we can not only easily carry the items we need, but also keep them safe.”

Shangguan Wen smiled and nodded, feeling satisfied with the two girls' learning and adaptability.

"Remember, this backpack is your personal property and a symbol of your identity in Shadow Garden. Do not show it to outsiders easily, and do not let non-members of the organization know of its existence."

For the next few days, the three of them split up. Claire and Alexia went back to the dormitory to pack their clothes, select food, and even prepared some snacks just in case.

Shangguan Wen went to the academy's secret warehouse to select suitable training equipment and recovery herbs for them.

He knew very well that the training in the [House of Time and Spirit] would be extremely difficult, and these supplies would be an important support for them to persevere.

As night fell, the academy gradually quieted down, broken only by the occasional rustle of the wind. Shangguan Wen reconfirmed the two women's preparations and set up a magical barrier around them to trigger the alarm, including Den Den Mushi. From there, he activated the entrance to the House of Time and Spirit.

A brilliant light flashed, and the three people disappeared from the spot, leaving only a faint magical fluctuation in the air to prove their existence.

After entering the [House of Time and Spirit], they first came to a garden where spring is the norm all year round. The place was filled with the fragrance of flowers, the chirping of birds, and the fragrance of flowers, like a fairyland isolated from the world.

Chapter 74 The Two Who Ran Away

Alexia looked at the spring scenery in front of her and said in disbelief:

"This is the interior of the [House of Time and Spirit], with spring, summer, autumn, winter, desert, ocean, hills, ravines, it's truly unimaginable."

Claire, who was standing next to Shangguan Wen, was also surprised. She had seen beautiful places in the Kingdom of Midgar, but they were definitely not as beautiful as this place.

"Whether it's for tourism or spiritual practice, it's a great place. I really envy the former members of Shadow Garden."

Shangguan Wen knocked on the back of Claire's head and said:

"Don't be envious. Your hard times are about to begin. Didn't I mention before that gravity and temperature can be controlled here? You will first need to strengthen your bodies in this extreme environment and improve your physical fitness. Then we will teach you martial arts and magic."

After hearing Shangguan Wen say, Claire and Alexia restrained their admiration for the beautiful surroundings and prepared to take off their school uniforms that were inconvenient for exercising and put on sportswear.

"I'll step aside for a moment. Call me when you're done changing."

Claire snorted twice:

"Sid, I watched you grow up. We even bathed together when we were little, and we're still an engaged couple. What's there to avoid? As for Alexia, you..."

"I don't need to avoid you. I'm yours from morning till night, so it's good for you to get to know me in advance."

Alexia changed her clothes decisively after saying that. Why was she still hesitating at this time? The first to strike will gain the upper hand, and the last to strike will suffer. She wanted to overtake the other women in [Shadow Garden], and now was the time.

After a while, Shangguan Wen began to give the two girls the most basic training and basic physical exercises.

Time passed in the [House of Time and Spirit], and 733 months had passed. Both women had received sufficient and rigorous training. Shangguan Wenhua was a cold-faced and ruthless creature, and he would not stop just because the two women cried out in pain.

He understands the hard truth that more sweat in training means less blood in battle.

The two girls did not disappoint Shangguan Wen's teachings.

Having learned the magic of shaped thunder and ice, as well as some basic portal construction, etc., Claire and Alexia were novices in magic compared to those veterans. However, compared to their previous selves, they, who had only practiced for a year, were completely crushed.

In addition to their learning talent and the guidance of famous teachers, the medicinal wine and medicinal bath prepared by Shangguan Wen also played an indispensable role.

These specially made potions not only greatly enhanced their physical fitness, allowing them to withstand more intense training, but also promoted the flow and concentration of magic power in their bodies, making the release of magic smoother and more powerful.

As time went by, Claire and Alexia's understanding and application of magic became more and more profound. They began to try to combine the lightning magic and ice magic they learned.

They created new magical attacks that combined the swiftness of lightning with the piercing cold of ice. This innovative endeavor not only tested their mastery of magic but also equipped them with more adaptable strategies for actual combat. Shangguan Wen, on the other hand, observed silently from the sidelines, offering timely guidance and advice. He understood that true strength required not only immense strength but also a spirit of continuous progress and innovation. Therefore, he encouraged the two women to constantly explore and experiment on the path of magic, hoping to reach higher realms.

Finally, as the first year dawned, the training in the [House of Time and Spirit] also came to an end.

Shangguan Wen decided to give Claire and Alexia a break. Training, fighting, training, fighting all day long would be overwhelming, especially since they were only 19 or 18 years old (adjusted from the original book's ages to account for underage age). It was a time in life when youth and energy were at their peak.

At this time, Alexia and Claire were soaking in the hot spring. Opposite them was Shangguan Wen. A group of Shadow Legion soldiers controlled by Shangguan Wen were pouring potions, controlling the water temperature, and bringing food and water for the three of them to enjoy.

Alexia's pair of jade feet swayed in the hot spring, and she said with joy on her face:

“It’s comfortable, really comfortable, hot spring bathing is better than hot spring bathing”

Claire next to him stuffed a grape into her mouth and said in agreement:

"Alexia is right. Thinking about how I've been in the House of Time and Spirit for nearly a year now, I don't know how I managed to get through it."

"Sid is such a jerk! He doesn't even show us any mercy and makes us girls crawl around in the dirtiest places."

Shangguan Wen couldn't help but roll his eyes. These are what he will face on the battlefield in the future. Do you think the enemy is a fool and will not choose a terrain that is advantageous to the enemy?

"There's no other way. We have to deal with all kinds of environments and adapt immediately. This is actual combat training. When we deal with the Diabolos Cult outside, we will use all kinds of dirty tricks to achieve victory."

Claire snorted. From a practical point of view, Shangguan Wen was not wrong in training women specifically for the areas they were afraid of. They were just being a little petty and could still tell right from wrong.

"If I wait until I get out and spar with my sister, I will definitely be able to defeat her easily and surprise her."

Alexia's face flushed with excitement when she thought of this.

Claire couldn't help but scoop up a handful of hot water and sprinkled it on the excited Alexia's cheek, warning her:

"You can do that privately, but in public, you can still act like the scheming princess you were before. It's just that your strength has changed so much in just one day that it will arouse suspicion. Don't forget, we disappeared outside the [House of Time and Spirit] for a whole day."

Alexia also sprinkled a handful of hot water on Claire's cheek and replied:

"I see, I see. Fortunately, the changes in my body didn't happen often. Otherwise, there's no way to explain the sudden height increase. Did it all turn into magic power flowing through every part of my body, Sid?"

Shangguan Wen smiled and nodded:

"Well, your meridians, blood, and muscles all contain magic and essence, which is the manifestation of your increased strength."

This relaxed and pleasant atmosphere is crucial to relieving their long-term tense nerves.

The hot steam from the hot spring not only warmed their bodies, but also seemed to gradually melt away the fatigue and tension in their hearts.

"Speaking of changes,"

Shangguan Wen interrupted:

"It's not just about improving your strength, but more importantly, your mindset. In this year in the House of Time and Spirit, you've learned how to remain calm in extreme situations and how to find hope in desperate situations. These are valuable lessons that can't be learned from books."

Claire and Alexia nodded upon hearing this, their eyes gleaming with determination and pride. They understood that while the training was arduous, it was precisely these experiences that made them more resilient.

Alexia also added:

"Yes, we are no longer the princesses and noble ladies who only know how to hide in the palace. We are strong people, strong people who can stand on our own!"

Thinking that the time was almost over, Claire combed her hair and said with eyes full of love:

"Say, Sid, aren't you going to do anything to us two beauties? Hint: I'm your fiancée."

Alexia also added another stab and said to Shangguan Wen:

"That's right. We didn't have time for training before, and now that training is over, why don't we talk about the issue of men and women?"

Shangguan Wen looked at the two approaching women and said:

"I'm a scumbag. The number of girls around me, including those in Shadow Garden, is almost 700. Even if I play in duo queue, it takes 365 days to get a round."

As Shangguan Wen finished speaking, the air seemed to freeze for a moment, and Claire and Alexia's faces showed expectation.

[Shadow Garden] is full of girls, and the only place these girls can go is Sid's place, so his Crystal Palace has to be open even if he doesn't want to.

Claire smiled softly, a smile that held a hint of amusement and determination.

"700 people? That sounds like a lot. But you know, Sid, we grew up together. If you hadn't formed Shadow Garden, we would have returned home during this holiday, gotten married, and had children. You would have become a father too."