C22 I Want to Enter Class D

Shen Ruyu gently leafed through her "Grimoire of Demon Spirits," her gaze landing on a crimson orb of fire. It bore two dark hollows that seemed to be the eyes of the fire spirit within.

As Shen Ruyu summoned, a crimson circle of runes slowly coalesced at her feet, the air around her growing noticeably warmer by several degrees.

A floating fire spirit, radiant in crimson, materialized before Shen Ruyu. No sooner had it appeared than it darted into her arms.

Shen Ruyu instinctively embraced the adorable creature, surprised to find it not as scorching as she'd anticipated. It was like holding a cozy warmer, incredibly soothing to the touch.

"It's truly a fire spirit," she murmured.

The teacher overseeing Shen Ruyu's awakening ceremony, though prepared, couldn't contain her excitement at witnessing an Elemental Spirit's emergence. Her voice quivered slightly as she spoke.

Shen Ruyu smiled, stroking the little fire spirit nestled in her arms, her heart swelling with joy at the awakening.

The fire spirit chirped with delight.

"Congratulations on successfully awakening your Elemental Spirit. You've earned direct placement into Class A!" the teacher announced, beaming with pride.

She reached to note this on Shen Ruyu's form but was stopped by Shen Ruyu's interjection, "Wait a moment!"

"What's the matter? Are you considering running for class president? Your fire spirit could certainly give that light spirit a run for its money. We didn't anticipate so many Elemental Spirits in this cohort. The decision for class president might have been premature," the teacher admitted, slightly embarrassed.

Awakening an Elemental Spirit had always been a rare feat at Qingyun Academy. The appearance of a light spirit had been cause enough for celebration, let alone the unforeseen arrival of both an ice and fire spirit. It was an occurrence beyond any teacher's predictions.

"That's not it. I'm not interested in Class A," Shen Ruyu retorted with a pout and a dismissive tone.

"Then what is it you're intending to do?" the teacher asked, confusion etched across his face.

"I want to join Class D!" Shen Ruyu declared.

The teacher was flabbergasted, his expression a mix of bewilderment and disbelief. Was this girl out of her mind? She wanted to join the lowest-ranked class?

No, that couldn't be right. He must have misheard. Surely.

The teacher shook his head as if to dislodge the ludicrous thought, then asked again, "Shen Ruyu, I must have misheard you earlier. Could you clarify which class you wish to join?"

"You heard me correctly the first time. I said Class D, as in A, B, C, D. I want to join Class D!" Shen Ruyu reiterated, her impatience clear.

This girl must be insane. She had a guaranteed spot in Class A, and yet here she was, requesting to be placed in the worst class. It was madness!

"Teacher, are you even listening?" Shen Ruyu, seeing the teacher frozen in place, waved her hand in front of his face and raised her voice.