I dug up the magical girl's corpse.

Chapter 7 Room

Chen Mu carried his wife's blanket upstairs to their bedroom.

Every time he pushed open the door, he felt it was very heavy, as if he were opening up a whole new world.

Directly opposite the door is a huge floor-to-ceiling window, designed to her liking. It faces west, and afternoon sun is generally considered undesirable; no one would use a room like this as a master bedroom. But she says that by opening the curtains, she can see the sunset over the valley, and she loves to cup her face in her hands and watch the sunset, the evening glow painting the clouds.

Chen Mu said that's because you're usually still sleeping in when the sun rises.

Now there is only darkness, and Lin Chaojing is also asleep.

Chen Mu gently placed her on the bed and covered her with a blanket.

This place not only has a bed, but also a wardrobe, a dressing mirror, and a bedside table. Everything is arranged exactly as it was when she was alive; Chen Mu hasn't moved a single thing. His wife's clothes, ornaments, socks, and even underwear in the wardrobe are all neatly folded, without a speck of dust. Did Lin Yongxi take one item when she barged in just now?

Chen Mu remembered the order in which they were placed very clearly.

"It was recreated very carefully. Weren't you overwhelmed by the atmosphere?"

He smiled.

He then looked at his wife, who was lying motionless on the bed: "If you were still here, you could probably help her."

What Chen Mu didn't mention was that Lin Chaojing was also a registered [Magic Instructor] at the Magic Academy, which was her new profession after the war.

Although she's not exactly a skilled teacher, her reputation and reputation allow her to charge exorbitant fees. This woman, however, doesn't teach properly after taking the money. She'll just give you a topic and then go home to slack off with Chen Mu; her personality is rather awful. She even calls it "fully cultivating students' initiative."

But I've heard that some of her former students achieved good results in that league...

Chen Mu didn't remember clearly; at the time, he was just listening to casual conversation.

Is there any record of the name?

"Many people came to see you off. Would it be helpful if I contacted them?"

After Chen Mu finished speaking, he turned off the lights.

He said goodnight, lay down next to the body, and fell asleep peacefully.

...

Chen Mu slept until noon before waking up.

After he finished washing up, he went downstairs and saw Lin Yongxi still sitting on the sofa from yesterday.

"Didn't you take the opportunity to escape?"

I typed that sentence as "Good morning".

"I've decided to freeload off you and stay here for free."

Lin Yongxi chewed on potato chips with a blank expression, the snack seemingly pulled out from somewhere.

She probably hasn't eaten anything since she got off the plane last night.

"Unhealthy".

Chen Mu didn't say anything, but walked over like the wind and stepped into the kitchen: "Want some noodles?"

"What?" Lin Yongxi peeked over.

"Noodles." Chen Mu repeated, "Does the young lady not eat noodles in her daily life? We're in a hurry later, we don't have much time."

"I'm not an alien, I eat noodles..."

Lin Yongxi sighed helplessly. She didn't know why her sister would fall for such a sharp-tongued and sarcastic man.

So Chen Mu began to prepare.

Out of curiosity, Lin Yongxi secretly tiptoed over and took a peek.

Chen Mu put on an apron and skillfully cracked eggs, boiled water, cooked noodles, and boiled vegetables, showing he was no novice.

After all, his job is also that of a "stay-at-home dad," so cooking is a piece of cake for him.

The two bowls of noodles that were served were not only fragrant, but the golden fried eggs and scallion garnishes were also perfectly placed.

Lin Yongxi took a bite and honestly praised it:

"It's delicious."

However, Chen Mu was completely oblivious to romance, asking while eating, "Did you come up with any results regarding that question you were thinking about last night?"

"Well……"

The topic changed so quickly that it took Lin Yongxi a moment to realize what he was talking about:

"Going to the Magic Academy to study magic? Hmm, paying tuition is definitely out of the question. I don't have a single penny to my name. You say tuition is expensive? Even if I work to earn money, by the time I've saved enough, I'll probably be way past the age of 'girl'..."

"I was wondering, if I'm exceptionally talented and apply directly, would they waive my tuition?"

"Oh?" Chen Mu raised an eyebrow.

Seeing that he did not immediately refute her, Lin Yongxi gained some confidence and continued to explain her thoughts:

"Look, my sister is such an excellent magical girl, and I also have magical aptitude. We share the same bloodline, so maybe I'm also a promising talent with unlimited potential? The Magic Academy probably doesn't charge tuition to everyone, right? If they encounter a particularly talented magical girl, will they lower the requirements, or even teach me for free?"

Her smug look clearly indicates that she's indulging in a bit of wishful thinking.

"It's not impossible, of course, provided that your potential is truly outstanding, the Magic Academy will make an exception and admit you."

Chen Mu had just given her some hope, only to immediately pour cold water on it:

"But even so, it's not tuition-free, it's a student loan, which you'll have to repay to the Magic Academy once you grow into an excellent magical girl. In addition, you'll have to sign a contract of servitude with the Magic Academy, making you their subordinate. You can't disagree with their orders, and you have no right to refuse whatever they ask you to do."

This is not just a simple employment contract.

This is a world where magic exists, and such contracts have real binding force.

"what……"

Lin Yongxi immediately showed a disappointed expression.

She could never accept such conditions; she is a person who loves freedom and would never be manipulated or dictated by others.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to escape her family and come here.

If becoming a magical girl doesn't allow you to do whatever you want, then it's meaningless.

"Brother-in-law, are you also unwilling for me to accept this kind of indenture?"

At the same time, Lin Yongxi also noticed something unusual: when Chen Mu was talking about the Demon Court's behavior, he showed obvious emotional bias.

Yes, he already knew about this method and didn't need to worry about tuition fees. Why didn't he bring it up last night?

This means he is unwilling.

Lin Yongxi was a clever child. Following this thought step by step, she unraveled the mystery and quickly discovered the true meaning hidden beneath:

"Do you think... the murderer who killed your sister is someone from the [Demon Academy]?"

The atmosphere at the dinner table instantly plummeted to freezing point.

silence.

Chen Mu's chopsticks also stopped in mid-air.

Lin Yongxi was a little flustered and said with an awkward smile, "Did I say something wrong? I shouldn't have brought this up. Just pretend I didn't ask."

"It's okay."

Chen Mu put down his chopsticks, seemingly full, and wiped his mouth with a tissue.

His gaze remained calm as he said to Lin Yongxi, "You'll find out sooner or later, so there's no harm in telling you."