Sorcerer’s Handbook

Freya was awakened by the aroma of food.

Today was April 29th, her third day of harboring an escaped convict, and also a day she could sleep in due to a morning without classes.

The normal sleep duration for mature Bewitchers was 12 hours, but such a schedule was apparently not compatible with the fast-paced urban life. Therefore, on school days, Freya would sleep for six hours and then take a stimulant. If necessary, she could sleep for only four hours and take two stimulants.

However, stimulants could build up resistance, once the dosage was increased, it would be hard to reduce. Thus, Freya cautiously maintained a rhythm of one pill a day, preferring to yawn than to take a second one.

It wasn’t that she feared addiction, but rather that the stimulants were expensive – the stuff was even pricier than Moon Sugar.

One could also argue the opposite, that Moon Sugar was too cheap.

That was how it was in the Blood Moon, entertainment was always cheap, anything that could be used for work and making money was definitely expensive.

Like how Ogres could use Moon Sugar to aid in painting, that belonged to the category of exploiting racial talents, something to be envious of.

After greeting the Demonic Saint, Freya, yawning, headed to the bathroom. She put on a non-slip hairband, took a shower, washed her face, brushed her teeth, groomed, and since she was a naturally beautiful Bewitcher, plus Freya didn’t need to charm anyone currently, and she was the one paying, she only needed to carry out simple skincare, taking less than half an hour in total.

Before she went out, she thought about it and decided to give Ashe some face, she would get dressed before she left. After all, it was time for class and not sleep, she had no reason to be naked.

Ashe had prepared the meal and was watching a video while eating. Freya moved closer to take a look but lost interest soon after – it was “Analysis of the Strengths and Weaknesses of Various Magical Factions (Part 1)”.

“I’d suggest you watch some comedy videos instead, although this video is also pretty funny.”

Ashe was somewhat surprised: “Why? I just wanted to get a basic understanding of the knowledge of other factions…”

“Understanding them like this will only lead you to form biased preconceptions.” Freya said, “Can you summarize yourself, who has existed for decades, in one sentence? Do you think a few minutes of introduction can summarize a magical faction that has existed for hundreds or even thousands of years?”

“Watching such videos will only make you think that Earth Art is all about moving dirt, lightning spells go ‘bilibili’, sword art requires close combat, illusion series has no lethality, prophecy series are all frail scholars, and Mind Series can be countered just by plugging your ears – you’d be better off knowing nothing, at least you would be more cautious.”

“If you want to understand a magical faction, you should at least read an introductory book, or listen to a lecture by a professional professor. Videos like this are not aimed at sorcerers, but at non-sorcerer audiences – these audiences just want to get a sense of superiority that ‘so magical factions aren’t that mysterious or useful after all’.”

“You’d be better off watching the videos in the new folder, at least they’re harmless, and they can even stimulate your appetite.”

Ashe was taken aback: “Really? Can they actually stimulate appetite?”

“You’re actually doubting the taste of a Bewitcher, I’ll pick one for you right now that will definitely increase your appetite–“

“No need, no need, I’ll change the video.” Ashe hurriedly refused the Bewitcher’s recommendation, quickly picking from the video canopy: “Hmm, let’s watch this ‘Why is it so Expensive?’ food exploration video, it’s perfect as we’re eating… Damn, it’s a Tea Cafe exploration video!?”

“Wait wait, let’s just watch this.”

“Do you eat so indiscriminately?”

“Technically, I shouldn’t.” Freya shrugged, “But it’s also possible that I just haven’t met a woman that can make my heart flutter… Tsk, you don’t like Tea Cafe , how about a Mud Cafe exploration video?”

“Let’s just watch this one.” Ashe gave in.

And to tell the truth, the food seemed to taste even better.

Ashe looked around the single room and asked, “Have you been living alone ever since you left the Foster Home for college?”

Freya, who was enjoying her seafood Lala Fatty, looked at Ashe with a puzzled expression, “I’m not alone. What else could I be? A cat?”

She smiled at Xiao Xian, the Fold-ear Cat, scratching under its chin. Xiao Xian appeared to be in bliss, almost drooling.

“Have you ever considered sharing a flat with someone else?” Ashe asked. “Living with another person could be more economical. It could reduce living expenses and improve quality of life…”

“Not at all.” Freya shook her head. “I get rental subsidies living alone, plus student subsidies, which cover about 80% of my rent. With rent so cheap, why would I want to share a flat?”

“But wouldn’t sharing a flat with someone else be even cheaper?”

“I’m not struggling on my own, so why do I have to live with someone else?” Freya tilted her head. “I had a private room in the Foster Home too. Why should I crowd myself with others after moving out?”

“But if there’s someone else, you can help each other in daily life. For instance, if you fall and injure yourself…”

“I can use a chip to notify the hospital to send an ambulance.”

“You two can cook at home instead of eating out…”

“Actually, I spend less money eating in the school cafeteria than you do buying ingredients.” Freya grumbled. “If I cook, I have to wash dishes… and this apartment doesn’t come with a dishwasher…”

Ashe couldn’t help but say, “But if you have that kind of need, wouldn’t it be more convenient to live with a lover?”contemporary romance

Ashe had almost scrubbed himself raw last night waiting for the low moaning to stop. He had thought that enduring it for one night would be the end of it. However, he found out afterwards that Freya needed to satisfy her needs every night, usually three times, with the duration varying from 15 to 45 minutes depending on the material used, her mood, the amount of homework, and other factors.

Freya looked at Ashe with big puzzled eyes.

“Leaving aside the fact that I’m a Bewitcher, what does satisfying my needs have to do with being in love? Have you ever been in a relationship?”

Although Ashe wanted to be tough, he felt it was safer to be honest in front of Freya, who was an experienced and top-tier driver, while he himself only had a large vehicle license but no driving experience.

“No.”

Freya’s response shocked Ashe. “Neither have I. Who in their right mind would be in a relationship?”

Ashe asked in confusion, “Why? With your appearance, wouldn’t it be easy to attract the opposite sex? Or are they afraid of you because of your Bewitcher constitution?”

Freya shook her head. “No, I’m just curious as to why you think I should be in a relationship. Do you Four Pillars Religion followers still harbor such unrealistic dreams?”

“How is being in a relationship unrealistic?” Ashe felt perplexed. “You were enjoying the romantic comedy ‘Sorcerer 100%’ on the Screen of Knowledge last night, and you seemed to have a great time?”

Freya became annoyed. “Then tell me, what’s the nature of the love in ‘Sorcerer 100%’?”

“Well…truly loving each other, always thinking about each other, willing to protect the other at the risk of one’s own life, willing to accommodate the other in daily life…”

“Exactly!”

“What do you mean ‘exactly’?”

“How can such love exist in reality, outside of movies and TV shows?” Freya spread her hands. “Who would be willing to accommodate others, consider others, or even risk their lives for others nowadays? At least I wouldn’t.”

She paused, “I can feel emotions like love, liking, and infatuation. For instance, I think you’re quite good, and I’m willing to meet with you once or twice, or even on a regular basis. However, if you want to go further with me, such as living together, fully participating in my daily life or future plans, I can’t accept that.”

“When it comes to love, most college students understand that there’s no such pure relationship in reality. On the contrary, those with lower education believe in the plots from TV shows and movies, wishfully thinking that true love exists in this world—there are particularly many such fools in the Curtain Game. The end result is often being deceived of their money. The particularly foolish ones even end up in debt, but what’s on the other side of the curtain is not a beauty or a handsome guy, but an Orc Uncle and a Goblin Fat Woman.”

Ashe couldn’t understand, “But isn’t a romantic relationship very normal? In reality, you can always find someone you can trust, right? Can’t you start from being good friends and gradually develop into lovers?”

Freya chuckled, unable to resist reaching out to pat the Demonic Saint’s head. She said with a grin, “Silly boy, people change. He may be trustworthy now, but tomorrow he might become stupid due to Moon Sugar, and the day after he may have an adventure in the Virtual Realm and start to despise me.”

“Didn’t the Foster Home teach you not to trust strangers, not to have expectations of strangers?”

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