Episode4

The moment Shen Yu stepped out of the carriage, he froze.

The world before him was nothing like the one he had lived in.

Tall ivory buildings rose into the sky, carved with glowing runes that shimmered faintly in the sunlight. Floating platforms drifted lazily overhead. Students in elegant academy uniforms walked past, some chatting, some practicing small spells as naturally as breathing. The air itself felt different—thick with something alive.

Magic.

“This…” Shen Yu murmured, eyes wide. “This is a completely different world.”

In his previous life, school buildings were dull concrete blocks. Here, even the ground beneath his feet seemed enchanted.

His heart thudded.

I don’t even know where my classroom is.

Panicking slightly, Shen Yu looked around—and instinctively followed Guo Rui’s retreating figure.

After a few steps, Guo Rui suddenly turned back, scowling.

“Why are you following me?” he snapped. “Are you a kid?”

Shen Yu stopped. “I just thought… we could go to class together.”

Guo Rui stared at him like he’d just heard something ridiculous.

“Find it yourself,” he said coldly.

And then—

He ran.

Fast.

Too fast.

Within seconds, Guo Rui disappeared into the crowd, leaving Shen Yu standing there, stunned.

“…So mean,” Shen Yu muttered.

He scratched his head, looking around helplessly. Now what?

Just as he was about to ask a random student for help, two boys rushed toward him, faces full of excitement.

“Boss!” one of them exclaimed. “Didn’t you say you weren’t coming to school today?”

“Yeah!” the other added eagerly. “What happened? Did you make Guo Rui kneel in front of you already?”

Shen Yu blinked. “Kneel… for what?”

Both boys froze.

“…Boss,” one of them said slowly, “did you forget? He’s the one who pushed you down the stairs.”

“Oh,” Shen Yu replied after a pause.

So that was the story.

He waved his hand lightly. “Let’s forget it. We can be friends.”

The two boys stared at him as if struck by lightning.

“Boss,” the first whispered, horrified, “did hitting your head make you a different person?”

Shen Yu ignored that. “Come on. We’re late.”

They exchanged glances, then shrugged. “If you say so.”

As they walked together, Shen Yu noticed something strange.

People were staring.

Whispers followed them wherever they went. Heads turned. Eyes lingered.

Uncomfortable, Shen Yu leaned closer to the boy beside him. “Why is everyone looking at us?”

The boy looked proud. “Boss, you’re a noble. And you’re handsome. Of course people stare.”

Shen Yu stiffened.

In his previous life, no one had ever looked at him twice. He had blended into the background so well that even teachers forgot he existed.

But now—

This feeling… it was strange.

Not unpleasant.

Just overwhelming.

So this is what it feels like… to be seen.

They stopped in front of a large classroom building. At the entrance stood a glowing magical formation.

The two boys took out slender magic sticks and waved them casually. Light flared, symbols flashing as the barrier recognized them.

Shen Yu stared, dazed.

“Boss,” one of them urged, “do it quickly. We need to get inside.”

“I don’t have a stick,” Shen Yu said honestly.

They both gasped.

“…Boss,” the other said, lowering his voice, “second zip. You always keep it there.”

Second zip?

Shen Yu reached into the pocket of his uniform—and sure enough, a slim magic stick rested there.

This body remembers, he realized.

He mimicked their movements, chanting softly.

The formation responded instantly.

“It’s… easy,” Shen Yu whispered in disbelief.

They entered the classroom.

The first person Shen Yu saw was Guo Rui.

Guo Rui looked up—and the moment his eyes met Shen Yu’s, his expression darkened.

Annoyed again, Shen Yu noted calmly.

Moments later, the teacher entered, clapping his hands.

“Today,” the teacher announced, “we will practice fire magic.”

Excited murmurs filled the room. Students straightened in their seats, eyes glowing with anticipation.

“Everyone prepare,” the teacher continued. “We’ll be going to the training field.”

Cheers erupted.

Everyone—

Except Shen Yu.

His fingers tightened around his desk.

Fire magic?

He had just learned how to float a pencil.

Shen Yu swallowed hard.

…I really hope I don’t embarrass myself.

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