"Li Cong, what happened to the fatty again?"

"He’s heartbroken, haha!" Li Cong replied with a smile.

"Heartbroken? Angel?" Dick knew that the fatty had been pursuing Angel relentlessly; they were quite young to be involved in relationships.

"Who else could it be? Angel is now together with a first-year genius mage named Frank. Apparently, they’ve known each other since childhood. Even though Frank is just the child of a knight, his magical talent is exceptionally high…"

A melodramatic tale of childhood sweethearts? So, the aloof Angel has long had someone in her heart. Haha! The children in this world mature so quickly.

"Ridiculous! Can nobles and commoners truly indulge in such passions? What does Angel’s family think of this?" Dick remained skeptical.

"What does it matter? Angel and Frank are already at the Magic Academy. As long as Frank becomes a mid-level mage in the future, the viscount’s family will likely be pleased." Li Cong, being from a noble family himself, had some insights. "Angel even taught Frank the magical techniques early on, so by the time Frank enrolled, he was already a first-level mage."

"Unbelievable! Teaching family magic techniques in secret? Angel has really gone too far…" Dick was at a loss for words; this was a serious breach among nobles.

"Frank’s tuition and training resources were almost entirely provided by Angel. To some extent, it has even impacted Angel’s own magical training progress," Li Cong seemed to have a certain disdain for Frank.

"A pretty boy?"

"Indeed… quite handsome!" Li Cong had to admit the truth.

"Really? Does Frank have other admirers?"

"How did you know?" Li Cong looked at Dick in surprise.

"By your envious expression."

"Nonsense! Am I jealous of him? I just think Frank is rather unscrupulous." Li Cong was not about to admit it.

"Li Cong, isn’t Angel jealous?"

"Ah! When a woman falls in love, her intelligence inevitably declines. Angel even thought I was envious and deliberately disparaging her lover. Even when Alina offered a few words of caution, Angel got angry."

Such melodrama! Yet, Li Cong’s account isn’t implausible; even on Earth in the 21st century, some girls have committed suicide over love.

"What are you two whispering about?" Suddenly, Alina appeared from behind.

"I was listening to Li Cong recount a tragic love story, haha!"

"Little brat, so young and already obsessed with love? Hmph!" Alina looked disdainful. "Dick, I’ve heard that Yue Mei is interested in you. Have you also fallen in love?"

Yue Mei is a classmate from the second year, with whom Dick has battled in the trial grounds.

"Indeed, indeed. With my handsome looks and well-toned physique, I attract plenty of admirers. So, Alina, how about I shower you with some affection too?"

"Go away, bumpkin!"

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"Thud!" Alina gave Dick a kick on his rear.

"Haha!" Li Cong laughed heartily.

"Damn it! Are all noblewomen this rude?" Dick lamented as he patted his behind.

"Believe it or not, Dick, with your physique, you truly do attract young girls. Your popularity is not inferior to Frank’s; you have great potential as a pretty boy," Li Cong said with a grin, clearly enjoying the conversation with Dick.

Li Cong’s words were not without merit. For men, a robust physique is indeed attractive. Mages generally lack physical strength due to their minimal physical activity, but Dick, an unusual mage who also trains in martial energy, possesses a powerful physique.

After nearly two years at the Magic Academy, nearly twelve-year-old Dick had grown to nearly 1.8 meters tall, a height comparable to an adult. Both mages and warriors grow rapidly during their training, and Li Cong had also surpassed 1.7 meters, with Alina standing at least 1.65 meters.

This is only the second year of their training; they will continue to grow. The combined effects of magical and martial energy promote healthy physical development.

Of course, the most important factor is that Dick’s combat prowess in magic is also exceptionally strong. For men, if they lack skills, why would young girls show any interest?

However, Dick’s dedication to training is intense. Magic training involves a significant amount of meditation and spell practice, and Dick also trains in martial energy. Consequently, his leisure time is extremely limited. In essence, Dick has very little time for socializing, knowing only a few friends.

For mages in the early stages, such as first-level mages, meditating three times a day is already impressive, each session lasting about ten minutes. More could be detrimental, leading to magic backlash. Even first-level mages need to spend time in trial grounds, so they have ample leisure time.

As for Dick, thanks to the jade pendant’s spatial enhancement, he meditates five times a day for magic, and his warrior energy training, which is more demanding and time-consuming than magic training, consumes even more time.

"Dick, where is my spatial bag?"

"It’s right here. I didn’t borrow your spatial bag in vain. I returned from hunting in the Monster Mountains and brought back a Tier 3 Fire Cloud Boar’s leg. How about that? Shall we feast on some Tier 3 monster meat?" Dick proudly produced a spatial bag from his waist.

"Really?" Li Cong was excited. Tier 3 monster meat is more valuable than a first-level mage’s magic feast in terms of magical energy. Hunting Tier 1 monsters is already arduous, let alone Tier 3 ones.

Monsters are generally large and far stronger than warriors of the same level. To hunt a Tier 3 monster, several Tier 4 warriors must collaborate.

Typically, a few warriors of the same level cannot defeat a monster of the same level. Titan, a Tier 4 warrior, can only successfully hunt a Tier 3 monster with the help of several warriors of the same rank.

"You still have a conscience." Alina was happy, especially since she probably hadn’t eaten Tier 3 monster meat before.

"Fatty, time to enjoy some monster meat. Let’s go!" Naturally, they had to include the dejected Fatty Harvey.

The group gathered at the academy’s back mountain, grilling a Tier 3 Fire Cloud Boar’s leg. The leg was indeed huge, over two meters long. Good grief! Imagine the size of the entire Tier 3 monster.

The monster’s meat was chewy and flavorful, incredibly aromatic without any added seasoning. The natural aroma was remarkable. Perhaps it’s due to the different species of monsters.

Indeed, the energy from the monster entered the dantian, containing several times more magical energy than the magic feast.

"Dick, does Titan’s hunting team include any mages?"

"Yes, apparently a Tier 3 mage. Mages need Tier 3 magic crystals for their training, so they formed a team." Without mages, spatial bags would be useless. The world is indeed unfair to warriors, lacking space bags dedicated to warrior energy, which only mages can open and use.

Magic crystals are only useful for mages; fortunately, the energy from monster flesh can be absorbed by both mages and warriors for their training.

Perhaps there are some potions or such for warrior training? The Earl’s family doesn’t have them, but maybe the royal family does.

Currently, Dick has no resources for warrior training and can only meditate for martial energy training.

The fire element energy from the Fire Cloud Boar is useless for mages without fire affinity but can still partially improve a mage’s weak physique and strengthen the body. Besides, Tier 3 monster meat is indeed extremely delicious.

Out of the two huge Fire Cloud Boar legs, the four of them couldn’t eat much (the high energy level of the Fire Cloud Boar makes it easy to suffer from indigestion if consumed in excess), and they were quite full. The rest was naturally divided among them. Dick wasn’t stingy; friends deserve a share.

Given the generosity of the Fire Cloud Boar meat, Alina decided to continue lending her spatial bag (not the one she owned, clearly, Alina had more than one) to Dick.