217: A Century of Peace (IV)

When various versions of the legends regarding Lord Green were circulating along the Mist Coast.

The happiest of all were the wizards of the Plant Heart Academy.

Mentor Bruceklin:

"I can now rest assured and entrust the Plant Heart Academy to Lord Green; it is time for me to retire. However, I still cannot let go of the academy that I have accompanied through life and death for a hundred years, supporting it all the way to this day. So be it, I will go to the Western Development Region; let me die on the road of expanding territory for the academy, giving my final contribution to it."

Mentor Jordan:

"Haha..."

"Lord Green is indeed a fine apprentice taught by a rough fellow like me, Jordan. When it comes to teaching students, I am a master without a doubt. Oh my, having such a reputation is not necessarily a good thing; this year, there are another 30 good seedlings waiting for me to train. With so many students, I will surely be exhausted, but seeing the Plant Heart Academy getting better day by day, I am satisfied..."

Mentor Westley:

"Hmph..."

"Lord Green, you are contributing to the Plant Heart Academy, and I am also contributing to the Plant Heart Academy. Although your current contribution far exceeds mine, I will not succumb to difficulties. I am not inferior to anyone. Just wait, I will definitely leave behind my own legendary story in Pharmacology..."

When Bigg was asked about the circumstances of studying with Lord Green back then.

"Lord Green, he was someone who refused to admit defeat back then. Always late at night, with his feet on a cold bench, he would focus intently on his homework. He was a model student who took learning seriously and was very sincere to his friends. Back then, when there were things I didn't quite understand, he was the one who helped me. He is my good friend for life..."

Oakes has also become much more composed now.

There are no major events at the Plant Heart Academy now, and several major plans are steadily progressing, so Oakes is able to spend each day in leisure.

Oakes is no longer just a small vice-chairman of the student council from a certain class; he is now a member of the academy's highest administrative committee, the Director of Internal Affairs, and of course, his most prominent identity is the exclusive secretary to Lord Green.

Having worked as a secretary for Lord Green for decades, Oakes has long since become one of the most powerful people in the Plant Heart Academy, but in recent years, Oakes has gradually shifted his focus to his family.

When the news of Lord Green fighting four Black Wizards alone reached the Plant Heart Academy, Oakes finally had to work overtime and stayed up all night.

When he returned home exhausted, it was already early morning, and Oakes's wife, Aufina, was still waiting for him.

"Aufina, didn't I send you a message? I would be working late today; you didn't need to wait for me."

"Oakes, I really couldn't stop worrying. Is Lord Green alright?" Aufina asked, full of concern.

"Sigh, what could happen to him? Lord Green returned 5 hours ago, and I even helped him remove his armor. He is perfectly fine. How could a few measly Black Wizards hurt him?"

"You don't know, Lord Green treasures his life the most; he would never take risks without absolute certainty. We were well-prepared for this ambush. Lord Green brought 18 peak-level apprentices wearing the 5th edition Bio-armor, and these 18 peak-level apprentices hosted the Zhou Tian Forbidden Magic Hexagram Array. It was absolutely foolproof. This is a tactic that even Lord Joyce praised highly..."

"By the way, everything I've told you is top-secret information within the academy. Do not spread it; just keep it to yourself..."

"Hmph..."

Aufina let out a soft huff, clearly dissatisfied with Oakes's lack of trust.

"Who do you take me for? I have worked in the academy's confidential department. I understand the importance of Lord Green's information much better than you do. Lord Green is now the pillar of our Plant Heart Academy. We are too busy protecting him; why would we ever think of leaking secrets?"

"By the way, since you finished removing his armor so early, why did it take you so late to come back? Was Lord Green's Bio-Steel Battle Suit damaged? Is it serious?"

"It's nothing serious. I heard from Lord Green that the intensity of the battle wasn't high enough. Those enemies, seeing they couldn't break through the defense of the Bio-armor, voluntarily retreated. It didn't reach the point of mutual destruction..."

Oakes paused for a moment, then told his wife the truth.

"I wasn't actually that busy with work. Later, I accompanied Lord Green to drink for a few hours, which is why I was delayed until now. This is something that couldn't be helped."

"What is going on? Lord Green looks for you to drink every day, drinking during the day and at night. Doesn't he know you are a family man? Doesn't he know your wife and children are still waiting for you at home?"

Aufina was somewhat dissatisfied. Her husband was out drinking with his boss every day, not coming home and neglecting the family, leaving the pressure of the entire household on her shoulders alone.

"Aufina, don't be angry. It's just for this period of time; it's because of this ambush mission. Lord Green is also under a lot of pressure, staying up all night making plans and arranging tactics. So, to relieve the pressure, he drank a bit more. In the past, it was only once a month. I promise you, after this passes, I guarantee I will come home on time and discipline the children with you..."

"That's more like it."

Aufina was not an unreasonable person. Seeing Oakes make a promise, her mood instantly lifted, and she beamed with joy.

"Oakes, I support you focusing on your work, but you also need to give some attention to your family and strike a balance between the two."

"Also, let me ask quietly, why hasn't Lord Green started a family yet? If he started a family and had a wife and children, wouldn't he be able to better understand your hardships, and wouldn't need to look for his brother to drink every day to relieve his worries and pressure..."

"Sigh, it's difficult..."

Oakes shook his head heavily and sighed.

"Lord Green revealed a little to me. He said that in this life, he has family and friendship, but he will not have romantic love again. He is destined to be alone, living his life in solitude..."

"What about Lady Aili?"

"Shh, don't talk nonsense. Lady Aili is a celibate; the moment she chose the wizard's path, she decided to sacrifice herself for it. Lady Aili's level of mental cultivation is so high that she would not have conventional concepts of romantic love."

"Sigh, it's really a pity..."

"Yes, it is a pity. These two are my dearest friends and childhood buddies. I also don't want them to walk such a path, but there is no other way. Perhaps this is the price one must pay to achieve the Dao..."

"Alright, let's not worry about them. They are Formal Wizards; they have their way of living, and we ordinary wizards have our own way of living. While it's still early, let's put in some effort and contribute to the growth of the human race..."

"Hey, you old fool, what's the rush..."