Chapter 66: 66. I Want to Take Nine Exams
The layout and atmosphere of the Community Square made Dorothyfeel quite nostalgic; she recalled her childhood memories of going to the market in her rural hometown in her previous life.
It was also crowded with people, a sea of black stretching as far as the eye could see, and there were all sorts of small stalls on both sides of the road, displaying various strange and wonderful items—food, drinks, toys, everything imaginable.
Therefore, strolling through such a lively atmosphere, Dorothy's heart gradually calmed down. She no longer rushed directly to her destination; instead, she slowed her pace and accompanied her junior sister, who found everything new and exciting, sightseeing at these club stalls.
Well, it was clear that these clubs had spared no expense in recruiting new members, with an endless stream of excellent activities, truly bringing out their best techniques.
Some clubs, primarily composed of Armed Witches, began performing various elaborate combat demonstrations, with all sorts of magic and cool martial arts attracting a large group of new students to watch.
Some clubs, primarily composed of Research Witches, began showcasing their research achievements. The magical tools, each with different functions yet all incredibly cool, were dazzling, making one wish they could have them all.
In addition, some peculiar clubs also started to exert themselves. There were all sorts of strange things here, like a Magical Zoo, a Necromancer Haunted House, a Water Dragon Pleasure Park, and so on. There was almost nothing you couldn't think of that these idle Witches' clubs couldn't do.
Not only was the inexperienced Little Witch next to her dazzled, but even Dorothy herself exclaimed inwardly that she had truly seen something new. These Witches really knew how to have fun; clubs in her previous life were simply pathetic in comparison.
And this was only the stalls of the smaller clubs in the front half of the square. The arrangement of stalls in this Community Square was quite particular: the smaller the club, the closer it was to the entrance. This way, new students could see them as soon as they entered, giving these smaller clubs a priority in recruiting. As for whether they could seize the opportunity, that was up to them.
As for the recruitment points of the medium and large clubs, they were located further back, and their recruitment demonstrations were a step above those of the smaller clubs.
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It was basically an upgrade from a street stall to a supermarket, from a roadside performance to a grand theater, so to speak. Both the scale and quality of the displays were several notches higher than those of the smaller clubs.
However, from Dorothy's personal perspective, the displays of these medium and large clubs brought her less novelty and interest than the smaller clubs earlier. It was like someone preferring the taste of street food to that of a big restaurant next door, purely a matter of personal preference.
If she had to find a reason, it was that she had eaten at restaurants too much and felt that the flavors of these dishes were too homogenized and somewhat tiresome. Moreover, these restaurants weren't even top-tier; in terms of taste, they were only moderately good. The sensory stimulation they provided might genuinely not be as good as those unique, flavorful street food stalls.
Most of the performances by these medium and large clubs were of the stable type, less prone to mistakes. While they looked decent and were passable, they were ultimately still at a student level.
And Dorothy, who had long frequented the Magic Net, had seen countless videos of master performances online. Compared to those true masters, these student works were just so-so.
She personally preferred the imaginative creativity and youthful vitality displayed by the smaller clubs.
Of course, liking something is one thing, but actually making a choice is another. As mentioned before, the choice of a Witch club largely affects employment after graduation, and the employment assistance gained by joining a medium or large club is something smaller clubs cannot provide.
Whether to choose fun but unstable, or stable but uninteresting, depends on the Witch students' own choices.
As for Dorothy's choice…
She chose none.
Only the weak, who cannot control their own destiny, are passively chosen, while true powerhouses create their own choices.
Working for others is impossible; it will never happen in this life. She is accustomed to freedom and idleness and cannot stand restrictions. Even the Dragon Mom's billions in assets, which she could inherit with just a nod, she was too lazy to take. She could refuse such treatment, being second only to one person, let alone working as an employee for someone else.
Dorothy planned to start her own club for fun after a while, as a way to start looking for companions to achieve her dream. As for whether she would ultimately find them, she didn't really care. The worst-case scenario was simply going solo.
Anyway, just go for it! If she goes for it and fails, that's another matter. But if she doesn't even try because she's afraid of failure, she'll regret it later.
"Senior Sister, it's getting late. We should hurry and take the exam. Which department are you planning to apply for?"
Audrey, the Little Fox beside her, finally calmed down from the excitement of her first time exploring. After visiting the interesting small club stalls, she clearly became somewhat disheartened when they reached the medium and large club stalls.
These seemingly grand places might be novel and impressive to Witches from ordinary backgrounds, but Audrey had truly grown accustomed to them.
After all, whenever her family took her out to eat, it was always to the luxurious private rooms of the highest-end restaurants, and when they took her out to play, they would book the entire venue a day in advance. As for opera houses or similar venues, the best opera performers in the entire Witch World were right in her own home.
She was tired of it; she was truly tired of it.
Moreover, she was supposed to be guiding her Senior Sister and helping her with errands, but now it had turned into her Senior Sister accompanying her on a shopping trip. The sky was already getting dark, which made the Little Fox feel a bit ashamed.
So, she actively had her puppet speak, asking about her Senior Sister's chosen school for the entrance exam.
"Which one? All of them, of course."
Dorothy was momentarily stunned by her Junior Sister's question, then replied as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"I plan to take the exams for all Nine Major Schools. I'm in a hurry to earn points and raise my rank, you know? Junior Sister, you must know about ranks, right?"
Although she didn't know the exact family background of this convenient Junior Sister, her identity as a Demon Witch, coupled with the terrifying magical power she exuded, and the fact that she had a Second Aunt who was a dual-master, all indicated that her birth was certainly not ordinary, and she must be aware of the Witch ranks.
Besides, if she were truly from an ordinary background, this Junior Sister would never dare to go out every day with that enchanting face, capable of toppling nations. She would have been kidnapped and taken home long ago if she were that high-profile.
For a world where extraordinary power resides within individuals, public security isn't as easily managed as in her previous life. Even though Witch society is generally inclined towards order and peace, with various laws and regulations restricting the populace, strange criminal incidents still occur every year, with emotional cases being particularly numerous.
Therefore, it's generally better to be a bit more low-key when out and about.
This was also one of the reasons why Dorothy hadn't dared to show her true face to others until now.
Even though she now had a backer, Dragon Mom's power wasn't her own. Before she became strong enough to protect herself, she had no intention of dropping her disguise. Wasn't it better to develop quietly?
However, the key to developing quietly was development, not quietness. The primary and secondary relationship shouldn't be confused.
After playing the pig to eat the tiger so well that her family genuinely took her for a pig, even failing to inform her about things like Witch ranks, Dorothy learned her lesson. While she could be low-key in appearance, she could be a bit more high-profile in other areas, such as knowledge.
A student's primary job is to study, so isn't it natural for me to be good at studying? Surely, I won't be targeted just because my academic performance is too good, right?
Emmm, those villains shouldn't be so bored, right?
Dorothy thought this with a hint of uncertainty in her heart.
Forget it, I don't care. Anyway, no one can stop me from earning points today. I'm going to take all the exams I can today in one go.
Audrey: "..."
Oh, all of them?
The Little Fox suspected her four-channel ears might be malfunctioning. She widened her eyes again, staring blankly at her Senior Sister beside her.
"What's wrong? Is there a problem? I just studied a tiny bit more than others, there's nothing strange about that, right?"
Dorothy was quite displeased with her Junior Sister's overly surprised reaction. She frowned and asked.
"Ah, no, no, Senior Sister, as long as you're happy. However, since you plan to take so many exams, general clubs won't be able to satisfy you. Let's go to the True Sight Eye Club; only there can accommodate a knowledgeable scholar like you for exams."
The Little Fox was so startled that she used an honorific. She thought for a moment, then pointed to a magnificent library-like building in the distance and said.
Dorothy nodded in satisfaction.
Then she pulled the Little Fox and headed straight for that building.
However, before entering, Dorothy thought for a moment, looked at her current black-skinned hot girl outfit, and felt it wasn't quite secure. So, she snapped her fingers.
The next instant, the black-skinned hot girl vanished, replaced by her usual appearance: wide bangs, black-rimmed glasses, a scarf, and a plain, braided hairstyle.
Well, this appearance was already well-known in the school. When you have many lice, you don't fear more, and she wasn't afraid of her reputation growing even more. Such high-profile matters could be handled with this appearance from now on.
"Ah, Senior Sister, aren't you that one from the campus network...?"
The Little Fox beside her was completely stunned by her Senior Sister's dazzling transformation. She couldn't even speak properly now, because she recognized that the image before her was precisely the most popular person on the campus forum at the moment.
But Dorothy ignored her stunned Junior Sister. She merely nodded at her, then boldly and confidently pushed open the large door of the library-style building.
Hmm, the examination hall is ahead, and with this appearance, which has already been deemed the Student Council President's forbidden possession, there's nothing left to fear.
"Someone! I want to take exams, all nine of them."
As she entered, the staff inside looked up at this uninvited guest. They were first startled, then almost all quickly realized the identity of the newcomer. The scene instantly became a bit chaotic, but before the commotion could fully erupt, everyone in the room heard these words, which, while pleasant to the ear, were exceptionally arrogant in content.
The Little Witch was clamoring.
3200 words, taking a break. I'll see if I can squeeze out another chapter tonight. I've been so diligent lately that I'm almost moved by myself.