The experience of learning magic with Teacher Lin Ya over the past few days had actually been quite interesting.
Unlike typical theoretical courses, she had plenty of time to practice.
Some theories that seemed very abstract became much simpler with the aid of practical application.
“Princess, try to communicate with the magic power inside your body, commanding them to do what you want, just like using a skill. This way, you can release spells faster.”
This was Teacher Lin Ya’s response when Liuli asked her how to release spells more quickly.
“However, Princess doesn’t need to worry too much. With more practice, you will definitely be able to master magic well.”
“Skill?”
“That’s right. Princess can imagine magic power as little elves. These elves possess a certain level of intelligence and can complete certain tasks according to the master’s thoughts. The only thing you need to do, Princess, is tell them what to do.”
Well, I must admit, this explanation still sounds a bit abstract.
“Is just commanding them enough?”
“That’s right, just command them. Because magic power can keenly capture the master’s feelings and complete the master’s orders as much as possible. Why don’t you try casting a basic Enhancement Magic on me?”
During the past few days of study, Teacher Lin Ya had already taught these basic auxiliary magic spells to Liuli.
Although she had only cast them a few times toward the air and mannequins, Teacher Lin Ya had said that even an introductory-level mage could cast this spell.
There was no way she couldn’t do it, right?
Taking a deep breath, Liuli followed Teacher Lin Ya’s instructions and tried to call out to the magic power inside her body, attempting to make them cast an enhancement spell on Teacher Lin Ya in front of her according to her thoughts.
“Is this okay, Teacher?”
Since it was just the most basic Enhancement Magic, it was impossible to judge from appearances alone.
She could only confirm whether she had completed the magic by asking.
“That’s right, just like that. Next, what you need to do is practice diligently. The Testing Strawman prepared for you by Serveyia can reflect the type and intensity of the magic applied to it in real-time. It is an excellent testing tool.”
Liuli had actually noticed that strawman a long time ago, but she had never really wanted to use it.
After all, the face of that strawman was simply too ridiculous.
It was a large, face-clenching face that looked like it was desperately trying to hold back a laugh.
Although Liuli had asked Serveyia why she used a strawman with such an expression, the answer she received was a simple sentence: “On a real battlefield, some people’s expressions will only be harder to look at. You can’t just interrupt your magic casting because of an expression, can you?”
Fine, it looks like this magic training is going to be mixed with some No Laughing Challenges.
This was Liuli’s daily routine for magic practice.
To be honest, it was unexpectedly fulfilling. In fact, as long as she didn’t look at the face of that strawman, she could still maintain a calm mindset to use her magic.
As Liuli continued to learn spells day after day, the Academy Festival was also put on the schedule.
As a Princess, Liuli was expected to perform well during this Academy Festival.
Whether it was opening her own stall, speaking in her capacity as a Princess, or performing at the ball on the final day, it could only be said that everyone’s eyes were on Liuli.
“Serveyia, can we open our own stall?”
Looking at the regulations handed to her, Liuli asked Serveyia with some uncertainty.
Although opening her own stall might be troublesome, it was also a good opportunity to enjoy her youth.
“Of course you can, Little Fox. What kind of stall do you want to open?”
“Um, a Maid Café, is that okay?”
How should I put it?
As an otaku, Liuli had an instinctive, favorable filter toward the idea of a Maid Café.
“It’s possible, but we can’t open a Maid Café with just the two of us, Little Fox.”
“Just the two of us?”
“That’s right. Don’t tell me you plan to stay out of it, Little Fox?”
How should I put it?
Liuli was actually mentally prepared.
She didn’t think Serveyia would just agree to it directly.
As for having to dress up as a Maid herself, it wasn’t actually that hard to accept.
Leaving aside the fact that she had already turned into a girl, her own Desire for a “Maid Café” alone was enough to make her heart flutter.
“No, isn’t there still Yuli?”
Although she had said she would give Yuli a vacation, it was a bit unfair to make her work overtime now.
But how should I put it?
Until she found a more suitable candidate, Yuli would just have to work a bit harder.
She would be given overtime pay.
“Three people aren’t enough either.”
“Three people aren’t enough?”
“Naturally. Do you think there will be anyone who won’t want to experience a café opened by a Princess, Little Fox? Moreover, most people will be coming for you, Little Fox, so the option of you hiding in the back kitchen doesn’t exist.”
“So, how many more people do we need to find?”
Liuli didn’t know many people herself, and it seemed that Serveyia didn’t intend to help her.
Liuli had already begun to consider which acquaintances around her she could invite.
“Naturally, the more the better. However, Dora is the E-sports Club President, Aili and Xinas have their own duties, and Selene has her Archery performance. They probably won’t join.”
It felt like Serveyia had just eliminated half of the choices in a single sentence.
Now the people she knew were truly not many, and she also had to consider whether the other party would agree.
This was really starting to give Liuli a headache.
“And you have to be quick. Only after the candidates are confirmed can the application be submitted. Even if you are the Princess, Little Fox, you cannot open a stall without submitting an application.”
Even faster?
Liuli felt that what she was worst at normally was asking people for favors.
But, compared to the temptation of a “Maid Café,” perhaps she really needed to work a bit harder.
“A Maid Café? Sure~”
This was Fina’s response after hearing Liuli’s request.
“This counts as a novel experience.”
“A Maid Café meow? That seems like a good business opportunity meow! I can help, but I want to advertise!”
It can only be said that Sofia, as one of the Merchants’ Daughters, still understood business too well.
She was practically a commercial genius, relying on Liuli’s status as a Princess to earn a reputation for herself.
What was even more “infuriating” was that Liuli had no way to refuse at all.
In the end, Serveyia couldn’t stand to watch any longer and, after a friendly exchange with Sofia, got Sofia to agree to give them a share of the profits.
“Although I really want to help, there are still some matters at the Church that I need to handle. However, I should be able to clear out one day to help.”
This was the final reply from Freya.
To be honest, it moved Liuli a little.
She hadn’t expected Freya to agree.
Even if it was for just one short day, having a Saintess come to be a Maid… no matter how you thought about it, it was a bit sacrilegious and a bit exciting, wasn’t it?