Chapter 743 Cannon Fodder in a Western Fantasy World (3)
Chapter 743 Cannon Fodder in a Western Fantasy World (3)
St. Tiana's School is located in a town on the very edge of the Kingdom of Fal'o.
That's not quite right. The entire town is St. Tiana School, covering a vast area, and because the school is so prestigious, the town is extremely prosperous.
Merchants from different kingdoms were everywhere, bringing their goods from afar in hopes of getting a good price.
Shen Yao wanted to get to St. Tiana School, but taking a carriage wouldn't be enough time.
Because her location was too far from St. Tiana's school, she had to transfer buses and change modes of transportation repeatedly before finally arriving at St. Tiana.
During this time, Shen Yao had to stay with Lily because the Kane family's butler was too busy to send them separately.
Drop drop-
The sound of a steam train came from outside the window. Shen Yao woke up from the soft bed and looked calmly at the doorway not far away.
A waiter was already waiting outside. After asking Shen Yao what she was thinking, he quickly brought over a table of delicious-looking food.
“Miss Shen, we will arrive at Pine Snow Town, where St. Tiana School is located, in three days.”
The butler appeared suddenly, like a well-trained assassin.
Shen Yao also knew that this butler had some martial arts skills and was extremely observant. The Kane family sent him out to ensure the safety of Shen Yao and Lily on their journey.
Shen Yao smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your hard work, Butler Duolun."
Butler Duolun, dressed in a special uniform, bowed slightly to Shen Yao, saying, "Miss Shen, you're too kind."
The conversation ended there, and then Butler Doron went next door to knock on Lily's door.
Shen Yao didn't want to argue with Lily every time they met. This cousin of hers was really difficult to deal with; she liked to compare herself to Lily no matter what she did.
If Shen Yao were a child of a few years old, she would be affected by such things, but Shen Yao is not like that at all. She has her own ideas and does not want to cause trouble at all.
He turned around, closed the door, and sat down at the large dining table to enjoy his breakfast.
The windows outside were already brightly lit, and the curtains that were originally used to block out the light were drawn back, allowing Shen Yao to enjoy the beautiful scenery that kept flashing by.
Well
I feel like this place is similar to modern society, just not as developed. But there are still faster and more convenient means of transportation for getting around.
Ultimately, it's because the author's conception wasn't rigorous enough, resulting in various plot holes. Fortunately, the story is generally readable and has little to do with Shen Yao.
system:……
Wait a minute? How can you say there's no connection? The entire continent was later affected by war, and Shen Yao couldn't leave this place, so she would definitely be implicated.
Shen Yao didn't seem to care. 'War affects the lives of the lower classes, but I happen not to.'
It might sound a bit annoying, but Shen Yao's words were absolutely right; that's exactly how it should be.
Those noble families were not afraid of war at all; in fact, they hoped for more war because it would allow them to make a fortune and rise in rank amidst the chaos. Otherwise, where would they have gotten so many titles? There must have been a reason for the king to bestow them personally; he wouldn't have given them benefits for no reason.
'But this war is different from any other; many, many people will truly die.'
What it sees is devastation and destruction of life. Such war does not distinguish between nobles and the lower classes; it simply harvests lives indiscriminately.
Upon hearing this, Shen Yao raised her eyelids slightly and gave a faint "oh" in response.
system:……???
Is this the attitude? They made it sound very serious, really serious!
"Don't worry, by then I'll definitely have found a backer or a way to escape unscathed." It's impossible for everyone to get involved; as long as someone can remain unaffected, they can join in. Shen Yao couldn't help but smile. "I know what I'm doing."
Okay
No matter how much the system says, what can it do if the host doesn't listen? It can only lament to itself for a while before turning its head to continue listening to the gossip.
On the steam train they are currently on, many of the passengers are students from St. Tiana School. They are rushing back to St. Tiana School before the start of the new semester, and will return to their hometowns together when the school holidays begin.
Of course, there are also many students who do not want to leave St. Tiana School. In any case, St. Tiana School does not prohibit students from staying at school, regardless of whether there is a holiday or not. There is no shortage of places for daily consumption here. Theoretically speaking, as long as you bring enough money, even if you are alone, you can live well at St. Tiana School.
Oh, and I should also mention that while St. Tiana's School does not prohibit servants from attending to students, this is only permitted after school hours.
Therefore, when Shen Yao and Lily got off the bus in Songxue Town, where St. Tiana School is located, they truly witnessed what it meant to be from an aristocratic family.
Wow, so many people (servants)?
Lily turned to look at the butler, Doron, beside her, and the first thing she said was that she wanted one too.
Doron the Butler: ...
"Miss Lily, the master and mistress didn't say anything, and besides, St. Tiana School has strict requirements for servants; you can't be approached yet due to your identity."
Lily: ...
Upon hearing this, Lily glared at Butler Dorron. This man really didn't know how to speak. Once her father inherited the title, she would definitely expel Butler Dorron from the Kane family.
Lily made a silent vow, but unfortunately her idea was destined to fail, because Kane was in very good health and it was very likely that even his son, who was the heir, would not outlive him.
"Ladies, it's getting late, we should go inside and report for duty."
Butler Doron was pressed for time and had a heavy workload. After settling Lily and Shen Yao in, he had to rush back to the Kane family. After all, he was the butler that Kane had personally trained and was Kane's right-hand man. Without Butler Doron's help for a long time, Kane himself would not be able to cope.
Shen Yao naturally had no objections; in fact, she hoped that the butler, Duolun, would arrive sooner. Lily had some objections, but they were unimportant because the butler, Duolun, didn't care about such things at all.
After quickly completing the formalities for the two and handing over their respective expenses, Butler Doron left without lingering.
After the housekeeper, Doron, left, Lily quickly walked away into the distance. She was originally a student at St. Tiana School and had her own accommodation there, so she wouldn't give her cheap cousin any extra attention.
'Wow, host, you've been rejected,' the system said with a hint of schadenfreude.
Shen Yao turned around calmly, still holding a campus map in her hand, showing the layout of all the buildings in St. Tiana School.
The places where I will be living next are clearly marked on it.
Pointing casually in a direction, and making sure she wasn't in the wrong place, Shen Yao found her dormitory first and opened the door with her key.
The luggage that was delivered earlier was already placed in the living room, and the room was spotless, clearly having been meticulously cleaned.
St. Tiana School is really rich; there are professional staff to handle everything. As long as you have money, you can live very well here.
Shen Yao walked around the room with satisfaction. Although it was only a one-bedroom, one-living room, one-bathroom, and one-study room, there were other classrooms not far away, and even a lounge and a library in the dormitory building. Such a school was really rare.
Shen Yao buried herself in unpacking her luggage, taking out the contents and hanging them in the closet. She admired her beautiful clothes with satisfaction. After finishing everything, she stepped out the door.
This time I'm just going out for a stroll.
The scenery on campus is really nice, with flowers, trees, and buildings hidden among them.
Shen Yao raised her hand and scratched her head. She hadn't thrown away the map in her hand yet, but the system in her mind was no longer satisfied with listening to the gossip here. Instead, it was instructing its host to explore more aspects with it.
Shen Yao:......
Shen Yao asked the system to be quiet for a while. She would be living here for seven or eight years. Currently, she lived in the basic area, and the content taught was relatively simple. As she got older, she would have to move to a different place to receive a more advanced education.
'Sigh, those things are just for the nobles' own amusement; they're not very useful.'
The system indicated that these things could no longer fool it; things like horseback riding, flower arranging, and tea ceremony were all useless.
Perhaps they can show off when there is no war, but if war really comes, these nobles will inevitably be the targets, because they are rich.
War is all about money; you can't fight if you don't have money.
"It won't descend into chaos yet, besides, you've forgotten that besides ordinary nobles, there are also vampires and werewolves among them."
Shen Yao said that werewolves are unruly and love freedom, but with the vitality and outstanding appearance of vampires, most of them are people in high positions. These are the main reasons why she wants to study hard at St. Tiana School.
system:……
What does this mean? Could it be that the host is planning to take action against the vampires?
'Why not? The legend of vampires is too ancient and mysterious. It is widely circulated but has been deliberately hidden.' Shen Yao did not deny that she was somewhat attracted to good-looking people, but more so because vampires could protect her. These non-human creatures are powerful and capable. As can be seen from the two books mentioned by the system, they are the culprits that caused the turmoil on the continent.
Shen Yao had another reason she didn't tell the system: she wanted to know who the two main characters who caused this war were.
Vampires, werewolves, and hunters are clearly at odds with each other, yet they still manage to create a deeply moving and tragic love story.
Shaking her head speechlessly, Shen Yao turned around in time and then walked into the cafeteria amidst the system's shouts and calls, eating and drinking while filling her stomach.
Raising her hand to pat her arm, Shen Yao saw her classmates with different expressions. These people were of varying ages, but without exception, they all exuded an air of nobility, a quality that could be seen as cultivated from a young age.
She got up and went out, then turned around and went to a nearby store to buy daily necessities and snacks. Shen Yao returned to her dormitory with a big bag full of things.
Because St. Tiana School provides individual dorm rooms, Shen Yao doesn't need to worry about privacy.
Summon the system and ask it if it has discovered the presence of vampires and werewolves at St. Tiana's School.
The system indicated that it had not only discovered vampires and werewolves, but also traces of hunters.
'It's just that there's no protagonist among these people,' otherwise it would definitely take the host to identify them.
The system prefers to let the host prepare in advance, whether it's building relationships or something else, it's always better than knowing nothing.
Shen Yao instructed the system to broaden its perspective. The Kingdom of Falor was not well-known across the continent, while the surrounding major powers had a greater presence.
Perhaps the protagonists of the two novels mentioned by the system are from other kingdoms.
'Very likely, because if a war can spread to the entire continent, it must be related to a large country, while small countries are not capable enough.'
The system thought the host's words made sense, but it had no intention of expanding outwards at the moment. The Saint Tiana School alone was enough for it to enjoy. It would wait until it finished enjoying the gossip here before making any further moves.
Shen Yao was indifferent; the system could gossip as it pleased, since whatever it heard would eventually reach her ears.
After carefully packing her things, Shen Yao lay down on the bed and took her first nap since arriving at St. Tiana School. When she opened her eyes again, she felt refreshed.
After stretching her body, washing up, and tidying herself up, Shen Yao changed into a rather thick coat, opened the door, and left the dormitory.
She arrived at St. Tiana School quite early, before the official start of the school year.
Shen Yao planned to take advantage of the free time she had these few days to explore the surrounding area thoroughly.
To be honest, the scenery in Songxue Town is quite beautiful. The distant mountains are covered with snow all year round, like a wrapped ribbon. The occasional calls of migratory birds can be heard from the nearby forests. Coupled with the European-style architecture, it really gives people the feeling of being in a fairy tale world.
Her hair was styled in a ponytail, which swung back as she walked.
Shen Yao has a fair and delicate face, which means that within just a few minutes of going out, she has already been approached by several kind-hearted people asking if she needs help.
Shen Yao:......
Smilingly refusing the boy's advances again, Shen Yao couldn't help but speed up, wondering if she had come out too early today, since this hadn't happened yesterday.
'Yesterday, the host spent the time around the accommodation, which was full of girls.' Today, the host plans to explore Songxue Town, where there are both men and women, and there are bound to be helpful (lust-crazed) young men.
Although it is a system, it understands human nature best. The host's body is too weak, which is most likely to arouse the human's protective instinct.
Especially those young boys in their prime, each one of them seems to think they are some kind of savior, and no one knows what they are thinking.
He spoke as he walked, but the content he talked about was mostly about schools.
The town of Songxue was so large that it took Shen Yao five whole days to explore it. Of course, after five days, Shen Yao began her daily routine of going to school.
'Sigh, time flies.' I never thought that coming to a new world would mean I'd still have to go to school.
Shen Yao didn't like it, but since she had other purposes for coming to St. Tiana School, she could only get up, put on her clothes, and slowly go to the cafeteria to eat before heading to the classroom.
Oh, I should also mention that they offer a door-to-door service for three meals a day, but Shen Yao figured she could manage on her own, so she didn't spend any extra money.
In fact, most of the girls in the dormitory eat breakfast in their rooms; Shen Yao is an exception.
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