Chapter 2: The Abdominal Black God and the Time-Traveling Trash Talker (Part 2)

  Eriol closed her eyes and carefully sorted out the various information about the other world that kept appearing in her mind.

  Perhaps because Rockley's goods also play mountain passes, his world map looks very familiar: two huge continents east and west, with a vast ocean in between. Only the middle of the ocean is no longer empty, and there is a small landmass at the deepest part of the ocean, surrounded by satellite-like islands.

  There is a medium-sized continent near Antarctica called the Land of Despair, where all kinds of demons and undead creatures reign supreme - Lochley actually created two parallel worlds when creating this world, one is Chorlivin where humans and other intelligent creatures live, and the other is Dronsha which is dominated by demons. The two worlds are connected through a portal on the Land of Despair. Then the interdimensional version of the Burning Legion's invasion war broke out in the Land of Despair...

  It's clear that the human coalition was defeated at first, otherwise they wouldn't have lost an entire continent. Fortunately, the world where the demons live doesn't have vast oceans, and they obviously don't possess any maritime technology. Moreover, as physically enhanced creatures, the demons' technological level is quite low - when attacking cities, they didn't even have specialized siege engines, but of course, they didn't need them either - naturally, they couldn't launch an attack on the other two continents.

  The Allied Forces of the Eastern and Western Continents also attempted to counterattack, but without exception, they all ended in disastrous defeat. Later, the weather between the two continents suddenly became unpredictable, with massive storms and whirlpools everywhere, making navigation between the two continents impossible, and contact was severed. A single continent would not rashly launch a counterattack on the land of despair, and the demons trapped in the land of despair could not escape anyway. After several thousand years, humans gradually forgot about the land of despair.

  Because Rockwell intended to throw our protagonist, uh, should be the heroine to the Western Continent, so only handed over the situation of the Western Continent to her, and there was no general situation in the East.

  The Western Continent, having been free from the threat of demons for thousands of years, has already split into three major empires and numerous small principalities. The three empires are: the Tansan Empire, which occupies the north with the largest territory, but most of it is barren land with only a large output of minerals; however, the harsh climate produces elite warriors. The Bireia Empire, occupying the southeast, is a plain country with fertile land and pleasant weather, bringing about an abundance of agricultural products, dense forests nurturing a large number of magical beasts while also increasing the production of magic cores, making it undoubtedly a paradise for magicians. The Roland Empire, nestled in the southwest corner, has the smallest territory, but due to the highlands and mountains occupied by beastmen between the Tansan and Bireia empires, as well as the storms of the Deep Sea Ocean affecting the eastern route, the flow of goods (minerals and agricultural products) between the two countries must pass through the Roland Empire, making this small empire unexpectedly the wealthiest.

  Among the three great empires, there were numerous small kingdoms scattered about, these vassal states served as a buffer zone, so they lived in peace and prosperity. However, once war broke out, they became cannon fodder... But there was one city called Reiz that was located at the center of the continent, it did not belong to any country, it was an independent city. This city didn't have many guards nor was it backed by a powerful nation. The reason it could maintain its independence was because thousands of years ago, after falling into despair, the only great sage of the Western Continent, Reiz, realized the difference between humans and demons, thus establishing the first magic and martial arts academy - the Garden of Hope.

  The name of Hope's Garden was naturally aimed at the Desolate Land, and Master Reiz also hoped to reform the human mode of education where masters brought apprentices by hand. The reform was very successful, and a large number of magicians and warriors emerged at a speed that humans had never imagined before, quickly making up for the difference in numbers and quality between humans and demons. Unfortunately, just as humans were preparing to counterattack, Master Reiz, who was old and overworked, passed away due to illness. Without the leadership of the hero, and added to the fact that they were not adapted to the local environment, the human coalition army failed in a battle that could have most possibly defeated the demons due to the collapse of the Western Continent's army.

  In memory of Master Reiz, the city where Hope Garden is located was named Reiz City. And this city does not have a city master, everything in the city is managed by the principal of Hope Garden from generation to generation. Similarly, even if it is not explicitly stated, there will be no force that dares to attack Reiz City privately - after all, Hope Garden is the birthplace of various talents, attacking it means offending the talents of the entire continent.

  "So, you're planning to send me to that Hope Garden that was specially introduced to learn martial skills?" After organizing the information, Eriol let out a long sigh.

  "That's right. Once you've learned well, what you want to do is none of my business."

  "For example, leading humanity to defeat the devil?"

  "You don't really think you can casually use Musou on the battlefield, do you? Besides, even if you do use Musou, you need to build up your energy first."

  Alicia nodded: "That's right, after all, I'm personally invincible, but that doesn't mean I can take on a thousand alone."

  "It's fine as long as you understand."

  "Alright, help me fake an identity and give me some money."

  "......You really don't know how to be polite." A bead of sweat slid down Lockley's forehead.

  "This is a must-have condition for crossing over, right? I really thought I had written so many crossings in vain!"

  "Alright, alright, I've got your identity ready. You can just bring your luggage and start your new life in the other world." Lockley waved his hand and said, "You won't be given any gold coins for free, go earn them yourself."

  "Really petty..."

  A streak of purple lightning flashed across, momentarily turning the dim cave into daylight.

  Poor little loli was washed by thunder, her golden long straight hair became a ridiculous explosive head.

  "You can call me a lolicon, or step on me, but remember: the great Luoxi Pu is never petty. Otherwise, you would have been invited by Ox-Head and Horse-Face to drink Meng Po's soup already."

  "Ah, sorry......" Facing the blackened Lolita complex god, Eriol chose to retreat.

  "Ah, all right." Lockley leaned over to help Eliya tidy up her hair, "And don't you think the money you earn is only meaningful when you spend it?"

  I was actually educated by this perverted lolicon, and I couldn't even refute it. Oh my god, could it be that my moral education grades are not as good as his?!

  After scolding herself for a while, Eriol discovered that Lockley in front of her was still combing his hair, and she couldn't help but suspect: "I'm saying, you wouldn't be wanting to touch my head on purpose, would you?"

  "Hmm, guessed it?"

  "You should still go die!!"

  Yes, and so the great but not arrogant lolicon god was once again blown away by a giant sword.

  I am a divider line

  At the end of January 3192, various academies on the mainland were preparing for the start of school and new student enrollment.

  On the main street of Rez City, a striking pair appeared: a young man wearing a noble attire that was ordinary in style but excellent in quality, fully demonstrating his refined taste. His handsome face and impeccable elegant movements showed that he came from an ancient family with a long history, causing countless girls to gaze at him with shining eyes; the little girl he held by the left hand made onlookers' eyeballs almost pop out. Her incomparable delicate face and petite yet subtly visible slender figure, set off by a lovely Gothic dress, made her look like a precious gemstone that had been meticulously polished by the most skilled craftsman, captivating everyone's attention and soul. If one had to describe her, they could only say that she was blessed by the gods - her innate beauty was already rare in the world at the tender age of twelve or thirteen, making it hard to imagine how stunning she would be when she grew up.

  This couple is of course Rockley and Eriol, and at this time Eriol was about to go crazy. The reason is that she can't stand the gaze around her anymore.

  "Why don't you go straight to the entrance of the college, why come here to stroll around?" Elisia said in a low voice.

  "Of course it's just to show off."

  “……”

  "Alright, I was just joking," Lockley said. "You don't think that with your beauty, if you were to appear directly at the entrance of the academy without drawing attention from pedestrians on the street, it would be impossible. The concept of Hope Garden is equality for all, and all nobles are prohibited from riding carriages within 500 meters of the academy."

  "Indeed. Rather than hiding and sneaking around, why not just walk by openly? I was too cautious."

  "Well, just enjoy the fiery gaze around you. I believe that after you grow up, this kind of gaze will be even more scorching. Take advantage of it now and get familiar with it."

  "Uggghhh..." Eliysha couldn't help but let out a mournful cry.

  "Do you remember your own identity? My dear sister?"

  "That's enough."

  Lockley, as the creator god of this world, was bored and came to play when he created an ancient family called Harris that transcended the status of the Empire of Rhea. He then gave himself the identity of the head of the family. Using a split personality as his substitute when he wasn't around, he would switch back to his true self when he returned. Now, he has also altered the memories of the family members, making Eliyah into everyone's memory as his younger sister.

  Being your sister must be the most unfortunate thing in the world. And I'm sure you're a lolicon and also a siscon!

  "You were just thinking of something very rude, weren't you?" Lockley said with a glance at Eriol.

  "For you, nothing is too rude."

  "Alright, let's stop arguing." Lockley stopped and pointed to a place not far away, "We're here."

  Elisha looked up at the words. In front of her was a large gate that could allow an airliner to pass through, and on the lintel there was a large plaque written in Esperanto "Hope Garden" - said to be the handwriting of Master Reiz. A long queue had formed in front of the gate, and it didn't need to be said that they were students who came to sign up.

  The tuition fees of Hope's Garden are very affordable, and excellent poor commoner students also have scholarships to take, which can attract and tap the talents among the commoners more than other colleges on the mainland. Therefore, every year, there will be many commoner children coming to register for Hope's Garden, hoping to change their own destiny - so it's not surprising that there are so many people at the entrance.

  "Do we need to line up?" Eliysha couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

  "How is that possible. Although the academy emphasizes equality, it won't really let the nobles' children freeze outside." Lockley took Eliyah's right hand and walked while saying, "Hope Garden isn't a charity institution, its tuition is low enough to make the academy go bankrupt in the second year, but there's a way to compensate. That is to recruit noble children - and those with average talent who can barely pass. The only purpose of these students coming in is to get a Hope Garden graduation certificate; while the academy collects a large amount of tuition from these students, otherwise they won't be admitted. Isn't this a win-win situation? The academy can fully explore and cultivate talents without worrying about losing money, and those spoiled children can naturally get a certificate as long as they pay and pass, what a wonderful thing isn't it?"

  "This idea is whose brainchild, really should bid farewell to him."

  "It's Master Rize himself."

  Lockley brought Eriol to a door where there were not many people, but they were all nobles dressed in finery. There was even someone responsible for drawing out the area and arranging chairs. Of course, just entering that area cost 10 gold coins. After going in, the expressions of those young men and women who saw the two, whether they had real talent or came to mix in, were almost identical to those of the pedestrians on the street earlier.

  "Wait here," Lockley led Elisha to an empty chair, then wiped off the nonexistent dust on it and made a "please" gesture towards her, "It won't be long."

  "Thank you." Elisha nodded, sat down carefully, and began to look around curiously. Before long, she discovered a very serious problem, so she pulled on the sleeve of Lockley, who was smiling at a noble girl sitting next to him, and whispered: "Why do all the applicants here look like they're sixteen or seventeen?"

  According to the mainland algorithm, sixteen is considered an adult. Because outsiders are prohibited from entering the academy, nobles cannot bring servants in, and all living arrangements must be self-sufficient. Students who are too young are generally not accepted by the academy.

  "I don't look like I'm sixteen years old, do I?"

  "That's right. But there is one situation where the college will definitely accept."

  "Genius." The two of them whispered in unison.

  "Right, you're the one I personally trained, not a genius or I'd be ridiculed by other gods." Lockley patted Eriol's small head and said, "So I'm sure that this year's principal of Hope Garden will not only accept you but also arrange a special teacher to take care of your life."

  "Should I say thank you?"

  "No need, who made you my lovely little sister?"

  As they were speaking, a young male assistant came before the two of them: "Respected sirs, it's your turn."

  Eriol didn't find it strange because she believed that even if her original self were to face her current appearance, she wouldn't look much better. She nodded at the boy and let Rockley pull her away from the chair.

  At the registration desk, two middle-aged women wearing wizard robes sat at the edge of the table. Seeing this strange combination, they couldn't help but pause for a moment. Because Lokrurip's age was obviously older, around twenty or so, and had already passed the golden period of study; Eriol's age was younger, only ten years old, and still needed to be taken care of by others.

  "Which two of you signed up?" asked a female mage with a flame-patterned magic crest on her chest, adjusting her glasses.

  "It's her." Lockley patted Eriol's head and said.

  "Excuse me, may I ask, you and she are......"

  "In Lower Lockley, Harris, she is my sister Alethea Harris." Lockley bowed elegantly.

  "Professor Kasey Filim of the Hope's Yard Academy, Fire Magic Department. Mr. Harris, don't you think your sister is a bit too young for school?"

  "It's possible, but I think after you help her test it, she definitely won't mind about this small issue."

  There's only one possibility for such a statement, and that is the man in front of him has absolute confidence in his sister's talent. So Casey hesitated for a moment, then instructed his assistant to prepare for special testing. After all, the purpose of Hope Garden was to discover and cultivate various talents.

  "Hey," Eriol asked in a low voice, taking the opportunity, "I feel like I'm not applying to the Military Arts Department but to the Magic Department?"

  "That's right, it was in the Department of Magic Journalism."

  "Huh? You're confused, you lost to me with internal energy, not magic!"

  "No big deal, you're still a genius at magic. Think about it, when the enemy has taken a lot of your magical attacks and finally gets close to you, just as they're about to take you down with a triumphant look on their face, you whip out 'Soul Sever' (that ridiculously oversized two-handed sword that's now officially named 'Soul Sever') from your spatial ring and send them flying in an instant. What a delightful thing to behold!" Lockley's face was filled with rapture.

  Alicia's forehead was already covered in cold sweat after hearing the explanation.

  Having watched various anime, she can already fully imagine the astonished expression of the other party when being blown away.

  "You're such a pervert." That was her conclusion.