Troublesome!
This is **blatantly troublesome!
At this moment, that was the only thought in everyone’s mind!
Mark on the stage appeared humble, but his every action sent a clear message to all present—he did not welcome this Empire Princess!
The magic circles in Mark’s hands were intricate and overlapping. Although they were all low-level ordinary formations, their layering created a chaotic tangle of threads, leaving no way to break through!
At the same time, many were shocked by another fact.
Vice Dean Mark was truly not overrated; he could release so many formations at once!
They gathered without confusion, intersected without dispersing, overlapped by the thousands yet displayed with ease, showing no sign of collapse.
This power and precision of spirit truly befitted the Vice Dean of the Royal Academy of the Okam Empire!
This move not only overshadowed the radiance of the Empire Princess on stage but also thrilled many Civilian Students.
Look!
Even without noble status, one could reach such heights!
At that moment, many Civilian Students seemed to plant a figure deep in their hearts—their lifelong goal was to become someone like the Vice Dean!
On the stage, looking at Willis silently, Mark smiled.
“How about it? Your Highness, any with even a modest level of spiritual power can discern the core hidden within this formation.”
Mark’s words drew silent sneers from the professors and tutors present—shameless!
Such a complex and intertwined formation could probably only be unraveled by a Magebane-level mage!
And Willis was merely an Apprentice Mage at best. How could she possibly see through it?
Yet, everyone held their breath, eager to see how this Empire Princess would respond.
If Willis intended to ask for help, then even if someone here wished to assist, they would be powerless.
Moreover, many were looking forward to the spectacle, determined not to offer Willis any advice.
“If Your Highness cannot figure it out, I can offer you a hint…”
“Of course, if even then you cannot see through it…” Mark sighed, “It can only mean that the Empire Princess has yet to touch the light, unable to dispel the dense fog of night.”
“But even if you fail to answer, I, Mark, still wish to recommend you as a tutor of our Academy.”
Mockery! Bare~faced~mockery!
At this moment, some who looked at the peerlessly beautiful Willis with lowered eyelids felt a flicker of pity and sympathy.
Dean Mark was simply bullying her!
No matter how notorious Willis was, she was still a young girl of about seventeen!
Even if she was a villain, that did not mean all the teachers and students present were the same, siding with her.
Seeing Mark’s aggressive stance and Willis’ delicate, seemingly helpless beauty, it was only natural that some would feel compassion.
Of course, there were also no shortage of those who reveled in her misfortune.
At that moment, a commotion came from the emperor’s platform, drawing everyone’s attention. It was Emperor Lubas who stood up.
“That’s enough, Willis.”
Lubas spoke softly, his words chilling the hearts of all.
It seemed that the grand, lofty Empire Princess who had just proclaimed great ambitions was about to have a curt ending.
But Willis smiled lightly: “Father, why say that? I was just imagining how wonderful it would be to become a tutor here.”
“Thank you all for your patience.”
She raised her head, her confident gaze piercing Mark’s heart like a shockwave.
Could she have seen through it?
No, impossible!
There was absolutely no way!
A cold sweat appeared on Mark’s forehead. He had originally planned to use this technique to shame the Empire Princess harshly!
After all, the decree came from Emperor Lubas himself. Though only orally conveyed, it was a huge backing for Mark.
That was why he dared to act so recklessly!
But if Willis saw through it, wouldn’t all his preparations be for nothing!?
More so, if the hidden formation wasn’t uncovered, it would have been a massive humiliation to Willis!
In that case, Emperor Lubas would surely commend him secretly, perhaps even promote him, or appoint him to a court position!
But if Willis did see through it, the formation would only make him look like a ridiculous clown!
Under the tense gazes of the crowd, the impatient expression of Lubas, and the slight backward steps of Mark…
Willis calmly said, “Vice Dean Mark, remove the formation.”
“What you are holding…”
“What you’re hiding…”
“What you planned to use to defeat the Empire Princess…”
Willis took a deep breath, her gaze steady and filled with mockery.
“It is what I said earlier—the Illumination Spell!”
In an instant, a silent beast struck like a stormy tide.
Mark trembled and fell to the ground, disbelief painted across his face.
His disguised formations vanished one by one in the wake of the mental shock.
The teachers and students in the audience all stood, their faces filled with shock as they looked to the stage, eager to see if Willis’ shocking answer was true!
They saw the layers of formations dissipate, leaving only a single Illumination Spell released automatically due to unstable spiritual power!
The beautiful glow enveloped Willis, making her truly appear like a goddess from the heavens at that moment!
Hill Yu backstage seemed to have tears shimmering in her eyes as she smiled and sank to the ground, exhaling deeply.
Meanwhile, the entire hall was silent, stunned by the scene.
Mark had intended to trap Willis.
He mixed an ordinary Illumination Spell among many basic formations and used it as a final question to pressure her.
To many, the hidden magic behind these basic formations must have been some obscure or advanced technique.
This was a fixed way of thinking.
But no one expected it was still a basic spell!
And even if Willis guessed, with so many basic formations on the Vistoria Continent, she surely couldn’t have guessed it was the Illumination Spell!
The very same Illumination Spell Willis used earlier to counter Ofilia Laiensi, causing the genius mage to falter!
That spell which cited ancient precedents to mask one’s true strength!
Now, it was used as the last stumbling block to prevent Willis from becoming a tutor at the Academy!
If it succeeded, it wouldn’t just block Willis’ entry into the Academy, but also serve as a humiliating blow to her pride!
Yet…
All these complex calculations were utterly exposed by the Real Eye!
Now, with Willis softly revealing the answer, everything was destroyed!
The light of the Illumination Spell bathed Willis, and at that moment, the panicked, trembling Mark was the real clown!
Among the crowd, there were doubters, admirers, and those lamenting the pity of Mark’s plan being seen through…
But in the end, all returned to calm.
Everyone looked at the Empire Princess on stage.
Under the Illumination Spell Mark had released, she was so dazzling, untouchable!
Clap clap clap!
Someone broke the water-like silence in the hall with applause.
Everyone looked up to see Emperor Lubas clapping monotonously, as if appreciating Willis’ answer but also helplessly applauding.
Soon, thunderous applause filled the entire Moonlit Hall!
At the same time, Willis let out a long breath.
[ Beep! Congratulations, Host, on completing the Royal Academy of the Okam Empire induction speech!
The brilliance exceeded all expectations! Everyone is amazed by your performance today!
Reward—Special Magic Weapon: Ying Shayu!
Given the Host’s current situation, the reward is temporarily stored in System Space. ]
Such a considerate system!
But thinking of the system’s cruel punishments, Willis’ teeth itched with hatred.
At least she no longer had tentacles growing on her face. She breathed easier.
Even if she had been male in her previous life, she couldn’t accept becoming a monster now as Willis.
Thankfully, it was all over.
As the thunderous applause echoed, an elderly man leaning on a cane slowly emerged from backstage.
Behind him, two young ladies in uniform carried exquisite wooden boxes.
Willis didn’t recognize them but instantly guessed who the old man was—the current President of the Royal Academy, Sylvester Joylu!
“I am Sylvester Joylu, President of the Royal Academy of the Okam Empire!”
The elder’s tone was steady, his eyes sharp, confirming Willis’ guess.
He said, “Congratulations, child. This is what you deserve!”
With a kindly smile, he turned and took something from the wooden box carried by the young ladies.
“This is the badge and access card for Royal Academy tutors. Keep them safe.”
Willis looked at the kindly old man staring at her. In that moment, a strange feeling welled in her heart.
He was the first person besides Hill Yu to treat her with such gentleness.
Even if he was an old man.