Free Web NovelChapter 1748: Chapter 1295: Your Youth Is Way Too Easily Fulfilled
In the capital city of Dazzling Star, Jiale City, the Silent Storm Coffee Shop, Sonia sat outside with a cup of their signature coffee, Silent Storm, placed in front of her. At first sip, it was quite bitter, but soon a rich, sweet milky flavor blossomed on her taste buds, balancing the bitterness with sweetness and overshadowing the astringency with richness, making it somewhat addictive. No wonder this place had become a must-visit tourist spot in Jiale City during July and August.
The red-haired girl nibbled on the straw, idly scrolling through videos.
It was already 9 p.m., yet the commercial street was still crowded with various young people, gathering in groups. Opposite the coffee shop, a street performance band was playing, and upon closer listening, one could recognize Dedarose’s "Forbidden Song." The more it was banned, the more it was sought after, and in no time, thirty to forty people gathered around the band, laughing and cheerfully singing the theme song of "Stored Errors," causing Sonia’s heart to itch with anticipation.
Suddenly, an incredibly cute blonde girl hopped over to greet her, handing Sonia a note. "Excuse me, this is from my shy brother who wanted to give it to you."
Sonia followed her direction and saw a handsome young man standing by the streetlamp, blushing and waving at her. She glanced at the note, which briefly introduced him as a second-year student at Truth University, admiring her looks and asking if they could add each other as friends.
"Second year at Truth University?" Sonia smiled.
"He doesn’t look that smart, does he?" The blonde girl nodded seriously. "But he became a mage just last year and even ranked among the top thirty-two in last month’s Meteor Disaster, just a bit behind me."
"Are you also at Truth University?"
"Fourth year, graduating this year!" The blonde girl giggled, "So, are you not interested in my brother? I can shame him severely and teach him a profound lesson!"
Sonia couldn’t help but laugh, deliberating her words: "Not at all, it’s just... I am a second-year student at Sword Flower University, not really a senior, and Sword Flower University isn’t as prestigious as Truth University, so I feel it’s not quite appropriate..."
"Since your university produced the Sword Maiden, Truth University isn’t as good as Sword Flower now." The blonde girl shrugged. "Plus, relationships don’t need to be about which school you are in... But I get it, such a timid guy, I wouldn’t be interested either if I were in your shoes."
Sonia chuckled, and just then, the blonde girl suddenly sat opposite her, her eyes sparkling, "How about a bold girl? Are you interested? I am Yalina, a graduate from Truth University and currently a Golden Mage in the Water Technique Faction. Which faction are you studying? Maybe we can exchange some ideas!"
As the handsome young man apologized and pulled his sister away forcefully, the blonde girl waved goodbye to Sonia, who was covering her mouth and laughing, wondering if she had used her brother as an excuse to strike up a conversation.
Sonia didn’t use Miracle to cover her appearance, still with red hair and blood-red eyes, just wearing a mask. Anyone familiar with her would still recognize her.
Yet in Jiale City, the sprawling metropolis, young girls with red hair and blood-red eyes like hers were quite common.
The reason was simple. Once the news of Sonia becoming a demigod spread, her fashion and appearance instantly became the trendsetting guide for girls in Jiale City. Since she often wore her school uniform before, the sales of Sword Flower University’s uniform surged. Now, whenever Sonia raised her head, she could spot four or five young women with red hair and blood-red eyes dressed in the school uniform. The forums dubbed this trend as "Sword Maiden Style" or "Sonia Fashion," and in a few years, it might well settle as a new aesthetic.
Yet even among many trend followers, Sonia remained the most dazzling star in the crowd, so much so that even staying still attracted swarms of admirers.
She glanced at the note in her hand and placed it under her coffee cup.
This was already the seventh time she had been approached tonight, leaving her with an inexplicable... novelty?
It wasn’t that Sonia hadn’t been approached before. On the contrary, in her first month at university, she perfectly transformed from a village girl to a college beauty, outshining Lois in her dorm, becoming the Water Magic Department’s freshman beauty, with a constant stream of admirers. After becoming a mage, the quality of those admirers kept rising, with dinner invitations from brilliant young talents arriving daily, and the highest-profile suitor being a young marquis willing to spend a fortune just to dine with Sonia.
Though she had always been a girl loved by everyone, adored even by passing cars, coffins creaking open to see her, the Sword Maiden, tonight, Sonia suddenly realized her own popularity.
Why hadn’t she valued these admirers before? Why did she internally belittle their affections?
Was it because she was focused on magic and career?
This was indeed a common perspective on Sonia—geniuses dedicated to their careers, uninterested in social pursuits, thinking any time spent dating would be better off practicing sword fighting, believing the Sword Maiden didn’t need romance.
But reality couldn’t be that simple.
Having grown up watching Dedarose’s romantic dramas, how could a little girl not have dreams of love? But Sonia used to believe her primary task was to earn money and advance her career. Sweet romance was delightful, but a village girl aiming for a class leap didn’t dare to indulge.
Once Sonia accomplished her class leap, she should have started enjoying life. Yet looking back, she didn’t let herself relax but worked even harder. From becoming a Golden Mage to reaching the Holy Domain, upon advancing to Legendary she still didn’t pause... One must know her initial grand goal was to become a Golden Mage and join Jiale City’s nobility.
Sonia knows herself well. She indeed has the tenacity to fight tooth and nail, but she also has a vain and greedy side, pushing herself hard to indulge extravagantly later. Reflecting on her past, she is surprised she didn’t indulge in self-destruction post-ascension, nor pursued happiness, working diligently like a relentless Seeker.
Yet she isn’t a Seeker; she is merely a vulgar, vain, girly beauty who can’t help but feel secretly pleased by others’ affections. She needs recognition, yearns for sweet love, and desires a colorful and vibrant life.
Now, her memories faded to gray and white.
From the moment she became a mage until now, all those exciting feelings, precious fragments, and dazzling moments seem lost.
Could it be...
Sonia shook her head vigorously, refusing to delve deeper into herself.
Even if her memories of youth have turned gray, it doesn’t matter because her youth isn’t over. Currently, she is still a fresh second-year student at Sword Flower University, about to be in her third year in a month!
She was sitting here drinking coffee not to check into a hotspot but because she didn’t know where to go. Although she did want to return home to accompany her mother, at least she thought so before returning to Dazzling Star, yet upon her return, she hesitated—visiting mother was good, but the rural and outdated hometown held no charm for her.
She had suggested her mother move to Jiale City several times, but her mom, sentimental and rooted to the place with her friends and neighbors, found adapting to a big city unappealing. Sonia couldn’t insist.
Sonia truly loved her mother, willing to grant her eternal life bestowed by the Heavenly Kingdom, but unwilling to stay long in the old hometown, at best having a meal together, not staying overnight.
Since she wouldn’t go home, Sonia naturally turned her sight to campus. Learning is always worthwhile, especially for someone like her—a demigod advancing too rapidly with a weak knowledge base—campus being the optimal choice for strengthening fundamentals and gaining a solid foundation.
Also, she wanted to experience returning to campus as a demigod, enjoying a sense of overwhelming victory like a fully leveled character returning to Newbie Village.
After finishing her coffee, Sonia spread her Void Wings and flew over Jiale City’s night sky, arriving at Sword Flower University in less than a minute.
She could talk to the principal tomorrow; tonight, she’ll reunite with her dorm mates first.
A vibrant campus life, enthusiastic admirers, a lively academic atmosphere, her youth was just beginning—
"I’m really going on a date with Ash at school! My youth is fulfilled!"
Sonia nearly plummeted from mid-air. Nearby, terrified underclassmen watched this disheveled red-haired senior surveying her surroundings before shouting, barely containing her anger, "Your idea of fulfilled youth is way too simple!?"
