Lucan did not know how it happened. Perhaps the contract occurred when the little chicken fell onto his face. However, the contract was clearly a one-sided contract that Lucan had not agreed to, and this showed that the little chicken had devoted itself to him.With a one-sided contract, whatever happened to the little chicken would have no effect on Lucan. It was different from a contracted familiar with the consent of both parties. If the familiar was injured, then its master would also be injured. And vice versa.However, putting that fact aside, Lucan still did not want it. After all, the little chicken was so talkative and could not stop chirping!“You’re happy, aren’t you? Not everyone can be as lucky as you! I–”Unfortunately, no matter how much Lucan did not want it, he had no choice. Even after repeatedly driving the little chicken away, the annoying creature refused to leave and continued following him.From that moment on, Lucan’s days no longer felt peaceful because of the

The woman looked elegant, her smile gentle and full of affection. Her face was calm as she greeted the Masters and all the students of White Dove Academy.Everyone responded politely. Vivian’s position made her even more respected as well as feared.However, Lucan was different. His knuckles were clenched stiffly, his nails digging into the skin of his palms until several drops of blood emerged from his wounds.Vivian had not changed in the slightest. She still looked beautiful and kind-hearted, just like a hundred years ago when she was Lucan’s fiancée.Those gentle eyes filled with adoration had made Lucan let his guard down. Lucan had been easily deceived by the act performed by Vivian and Logan.He snorted angrily but could not do anything. Lucan realized that attacking Vivian was not a wise action, especially since his current Mage level was still far below Vivian’s.The only thing he could do was stare at Vivian. He stared at that beautiful face while promising himself to take r

Murmurs filled with confusion echoed throughout the hall. Almost all the students questioned the decision Lucan had made so recklessly.It was not easy to attract the attention of the Vice Headmaster of White Dove Academy. Although she looked kind-hearted, Vivian was not someone who could be easily approached.Vivian’s offer was not something that could be obtained easily every day. Only a handful of people received such an opportunity.“Hey, Victor! I think Lucan really is an idiot!” Victor’s friend blurted out amid the other students’ buzzing confusion.Victor raised his leg and kicked his fellow student who had just insulted Lucan. He frowned angrily, unable to accept someone else badmouthing the junior under his guidance.Meanwhile, on the main stage, Vivian remained silent for a few moments. The color of her face had briefly changed when she heard Lucan’s refusal.It was not only the refusal that offended her. Lucan’s subtle insinuation that Vivian intended to take him away from

Lucan’s challenging words made Victor angry, especially because it was indeed true that something in his heart had slightly changed toward his junior. He had become too concerned about Lucan.Was it normal that he had wanted to kill Lucan earlier, only to end up caring about his junior and constantly defending him?No, of course not. He simply could not accept anyone else taking care of Lucan except himself!“Shut up! I still hate you, remember that!” Victor growled while turning his face away and walking five inches ahead of Lucan.Honestly, Victor had faced many surprises today. Starting with Lucan, who turned out to possess the highest-level pure dual elements, causing the Vice Headmaster to want him. This was followed by Lucan openly rejecting Vivian.Now even the Vice Headmaster’s distinguished student had interfered. The woman with the water element wanted Lucan to train with her.Victor wiped the sweat dampening his forehead. He glanced toward Lucan and exhaled in annoyance.Lu

“According to the teachings of Headmaster Logan, the honorable Headmaster of the academy, the basic foundations of magic must begin with ….”The half-sentence spoken by Cassius in the middle of the class made Lucan freeze. His lips formed a bitter smile when he was reminded of the reality that Logan, the traitor, had become a highly respected person.‘Amazing, Logan. It seems your efforts have been no joke since you killed me,’ Lucan thought. His eyes looked straight ahead, but his memories returned to a hundred years ago. When he had to be executed because of false accusations.Lucan could still remember the poison given to him by his cousin. The pitch-black liquid with a bitter aroma immediately burned Lucan’s tongue with the first sip.The next torture made Lucan even more unable to move. Every joint in Lucan’s body seemed to scream in pain as the poison began to spread.Lucan’s nerves no longer functioned, so the pain he felt could only be swallowed deep inside. Let alone searchin