"Do you want to ask about advancement matters?"

After finishing the morning lesson, Sylutia came alone to the study to consult Scholar Heide.

"Yes, teacher. If I cultivate a First-Tier Aspect plant, can I use it for advancement?" the girl asked curiously.

"Of course, this is the achievement and advancement method that gardeners take the most pride in." Scholar Heide smiled while stroking his beard.

"Not only for advancement, you can also gain some abilities from that plant. For example, in Viscount Xuefeng's mansion, there's a gardener who advanced using 'Sickle Thorn Vine.' When he holds a vine whip made from 'Sickle Thorn Vine,' he can command the whip as if it were his own arm, and grow sharp, poisonous thorns."

"Even ordinary First-Tier adventurers might not be his match."

"Before this, I've also seen a gardener who advanced using 'White Narcissus.' Because the White Narcissus that condensed the Aspect had the ability to release cold energy, she gained a similar ability."

"Most First-Tier plants are Verdant Nectar Aspect, but as you advance further, many plants begin to display different characteristics and possess different Aspect powers. That is to say, not all gardeners are 'Verdant Nectar' Aspect." Scholar Heide reminded her.

"However, for gardeners, the Verdant Nectar Aspect profession does suit them best."

"That's not necessary, but the abilities previously gained from the Fate Card will dissipate and be lost." Scholar Heide thought for a moment before answering.

"If you have empty slots in your 'abilities,' you can transfer this Aspect ability to become an Ability Card, but compared to the original Fate effect, it will definitely be significantly reduced and weakened."

"Master-level gardeners have various methods to utilize the supernatural plants they cultivate. Rest assured, your past sweat and effort won't be wasted." He dispelled the young girl's doubts.

"After talking for so long." Scholar Heide picked up his teacup to moisten his throat.

"You must have achieved some results, Tia."

"Almost there, teacher. I'll definitely give you a surprise when the time comes." Sylutia placed her hands behind her back, speaking with a slightly playful tone.

"Hehehe, then I'll patiently look forward to it."

"By the way, the person who gave you the seeds and book must have been Lady Franne." Scholar Heide remembered something.

"Yes, but I haven't met her. Sister Mareen obtained the seeds and book on my behalf."

"Hmm, when you successfully cultivate it, you can bring your results to visit that lady. Although she doesn't like being disturbed by outsiders, if it's an outstanding student like you, she won't be stingy with rewards."

"Oh, and when you go, don't dress so plainly anymore, hehe." Scholar Heide's lips curved upward.

"When you visit, remember to restore your hair to its original beautiful silver-snow luster, change into a fitting and appropriate dress, do your makeup as beautifully as possible, and show your inherent liveliness and cuteness. Then that lady will definitely like you."

"Ah, do I really need to do all that?" Sylutia didn't understand.

"Of course, you don't think she's just an ordinary noblewoman, do you? Even Viscount Xuefeng has to notify her in advance when he visits."

"She's one of the few Third-Tier supernatural beings in Scorchstone City, a truly significant figure who has condensed the 'gardener' profession." Speaking of this, Scholar Heide also felt some emotion.

He had been stuck at Second Tier his entire life, unable to progress further, so he could only envy those fortunate people.

"I understand, thank you for your guidance, teacher." The girl placed her books in front of her and bowed in gratitude.

Having such a teacher was truly her good fortune.

...

After leaving Scholar Heide's study, Sylutia went to the dining hall for a meal.

"Tia took so long to come, we're almost finished eating." Komea greeted her. Indeed, the plates in front of the others were already empty.

"I was delayed a bit today."

She sat down with a plate containing bread and water. At this moment, Karen, Komea, Mick, and Ray were all present.

Eating bread with water, after a little while, Sylutia looked up.

"Why are you all looking at me?" The others had stopped chatting.

"Nothing, just looking at you." Komea covered her mouth with a light laugh.

"We were just talking about how you eat neither hurriedly nor slowly, with very proper manners. The others didn't believe it."

"This?" Sylutia's movements slowed down.

Actually, she hadn't paid attention to this before. Now thinking back, some of her habitual movements in this life were indeed different from her previous life, paying more attention to etiquette and elegance.

Probably her family background was indeed good before. But she wasn't in a hurry to recover her memories now—current life was quite good too, wasn't it?

Just let things take their natural course, no need to create troubles for herself.

"I'm finished." Putting the small piece of bread into her mouth, then drinking the water from her cup, the girl softly announced.

"Okay~"

After speaking, the others also picked up their plates and left with her, as if with a kind of tacit understanding that made Sylutia, who was used to being alone, feel somewhat happy.

Probably that kind of happiness from being surrounded by everyone, the girl thought.

This isn't bad either.

...

Arriving at the training ground, she again helped the others organize knowledge. Today her voice was particularly lighter and more cheerful, occasionally carrying the unique girlish charm that made the others lose focus.

"Ahem, that's all for today. Let's rest for a while now." She put down the small wooden stick, now aware of the reason for their distraction.

Still can't be too relaxed, Sylutia thought to herself while drinking water.

While everyone sat in the rest area chatting and relaxing, a figure entered the training ground, searching with their eyes, quickly finding Sylutia's group.

"Why did Valeny come today?" Someone noticed the approaching figure.

"Wasn't she always following Iona? Iona didn't come today, but she appeared alone."

This red-brown haired girl came directly to the rest area, walking up to the seated Sylutia and extending her hand.

"Your recent notes, take them out and give them to me." Her voice was arrogant.

"Notes..." Sylutia's eyes looked elsewhere, considering whether to give them to her.

Before she could agree, Mick beside her immediately jumped up, blocking in front of Sylutia.

"I say, Miss Valeny, this isn't how you ask people for things." He crossed his arms, his height towering over Valeny by a head.

Facing this fierce-eyed youth approaching, Valeny took a step back, then covered the tip of her nose as if unable to bear Mick's sweat odor, though in fact Mick hadn't started training today and wasn't sweating.

"Who are you? What right do you have to stand in my way? Don't you know my identity?" Her father was Knight Levin, a Third-Tier supernatural being who could easily kill dozens of people with one sword.

Even Scholar Heide was only Second Tier. As Knight Levin's daughter, she indeed had pride and confidence, believing no one would dare offend her.

Hearing this question, Mick felt a panic in his heart. As an adventurer, he knew all too well that each tier of supernatural Aspect represented a huge gap. If he offended Valeny, the consequences would be hard to predict.

"I can't stand your behavior. Even when borrowing things, you should at least explain the reason and when you'll return them." He took a deep breath and began reasoning.

"Hah, you think you're qualified to say these things to me?" Valeny tossed her short hair and spoke contemptuously.

She reached out one hand, trying to push aside the blocking Mick, but he still didn't move. Not only Mick, but Ray also walked over at this moment. His massive body merely approaching made Valeny feel the light above her head being blocked.

Even without touching, the body heat radiating from him made Valeny retreat several steps, not wanting to get close.

"You too!" She was getting somewhat angry now.

Seeing the situation turning toward conflict, Sylutia stood up, bypassed Mick, and came before the other girl.

"These are my notes. I can lend them to Miss Valeny, but could you tell me what you'll use them for? I might be able to provide better suggestions." She didn't think Valeny wanted to learn this herself, since the other girl was usually inattentive during classes and had no motivation for academic rankings.

"Hmph, just hand them over. Why ask so many questions?" Valeny took them and gave the group a dismissive look.

Soon, this knight's daughter left the training ground with the notes, leaving Sylutia and the others behind to discuss what just happened.

"Just giving them to her like that, isn't it too much of a loss? But it's good that there wasn't a conflict." Komea thought about it.

"After all, she's nobility. We can't afford to offend her."

"What does she want the notes for? She doesn't study herself." Mick couldn't figure it out.

"Probably for Iona." Sylutia sat down, thoughtful.

"Iona? Isn't her academic performance very good?" Karen asked, not understanding.

"It is very good, but..." Sylutia considered the recent situation.

"Recently, Iona has rarely been attending classes. She's probably missed a lot of content, and with her pride, she'd definitely be too embarrassed to ask other classmates and wouldn't want to lose face in front of Teacher Heide."

"Never mind, let's not embarrass that young lady. We'll just pretend we don't know." She shook her head.

"But, Tia's notes." Komea was reluctant. She needed to look at Sylutia's notes every day to supplement her studies.

"It's okay, I can explain things to you. Actually, I've basically memorized everything in the notes." The girl smiled reassuringly.

"Only this way then. That woman is really bad, hmph!" Komea said angrily.

"When I advance to Third Tier in the future, I'll definitely come back to make her lose face, make her serve me water and apologize, kneel down and lick my shoes." Komea continued muttering.

"Ah, Komea holds grudges like that?" Sylutia found it somewhat amusing.

"Of course, repaying grievances is necessary for happiness. Otherwise, holding it in every day would definitely be uncomfortable." Komea expressed her life philosophy.

"Exactly, exactly." Mick also raised his hand in agreement.

"Me too." Ray answered in his deep voice.

"Some things indeed need to be resisted, otherwise the other party will keep pushing further." Karen expressed ordinary people's life philosophy.

"Well then, if someday I have the strength, I'll also make the other party apologize and bow their head to me." Sylutia smilingly agreed with everyone.

"This is definitely better. Tia, don't be too gentle and forgive everyone. Some people are just plain bad." Komea gave a thumbs up.

"Alright, let's end practice here for today. How about going to my house early? My mom said she prepared a lavish dinner for us tonight and asked me to invite you all." Komea raised her hand to propose again.

"There's good food?" Mick was tempted.

"I love eating." Ray directly answered.

"Looks like we have to go tonight." Karen also nodded.

"Let's go, let's go."

Thus, the previous trio became a five-person team. Everyone joined hands and left the training ground, heading toward Komea's home.