Chapter 523: Chapter 5: Flipped Over

Zero had been extremely happy since arriving on Lucas Star.

She had finally run away from home, and it had been with Xu Mo at that–a truly joyous occasion.

Beneath the years of strict control, the pressure had always induced thoughts of escape in Zero.

Thus, upon reaching Lucas Star, she was no longer so introverted and actually tried to talk and make friends with others.

But what Zero never expected was that Xu Mo, that scoundrel, could be so… so very troublesome. She had to keep a constant eye on him; if not, he would inadvertently be surrounded by girls, and all of them quite beautiful at that.

Humph… so infuriating.

As a result, Xu Mo found himself on the receiving end of many little punches to the head.

The people in the Library were dumbstruck by the spectacle, including Yekaterina, who stood by with an equally stupefied expression.

This…

The Anos Clan really are a warlike people, aren’t they? Do they always discipline their Servants this strictly?

They resort to fighting at the drop of a hat!

Many turned their heads away, unable to bear the sight, wondering if Xu Mo might end up hospitalized.

Finally, Zero stopped her onslaught, and Xu Mo removed his hand, stealing a glance at her… whew, at least she didn’t draw her sword to slash at him!

“You hurt me!”

Zero twisted her wrist, feeling a bit sore, and her fists were also reddened.

“???” Xu Mo looked at Zero in disbelief: “Sorry, my body shouldn’t hit your fist.”

Zero blinked, saw the innocent look in Xu Mo’s eyes, and her lips curled into a smile she quickly suppressed. She then glared at Xu Mo indignantly and said, “Don’t do that again in the future.”

That joke wasn’t funny at all.

To think he’d consider becoming a servant to another woman.

Was this about money? Absurd.

“Okay,” Xu Mo nodded agreeably.

Zero then let out the breath she’d been holding, satisfied as she returned to her seat and cast a glance at Yekaterina.

That pretty woman was no good, trying to steal Xu Mo from her.

Yekaterina was a bit lost now.

What was the relationship between these two?

Fighting at the slightest disagreement, they must be master and Servant, but this kind of interaction… was unheard of.

She looked at Xu Mo and said, “If you’re interested, you can contact me anytime.”

“Crack.” Zero’s head shot up, fists clenched, as she stared at Yekaterina.

She wanted to draw her sword!

Duel!

Yekaterina also spared a glance at Zero, unbothered as she walked away, internally sighing.

In the days that followed, Xu Mo, the librarian, had proven to be quite exceptional, surrounded by numerous rumors. His knowledge in psychology held significant value for her.

This man was brilliant and possessed extraordinary memory–surely, he would make an excellent Servant.

But still, it was a pity he was just a Servant!

His status was a bit too low; otherwise, they could have become friends.

Xu Mo had no inkling of Yekaterina’s thoughts. As he saw countless gazes in the Library, he looked around, prompting those gazes to quickly shift away, heads bowing down to their books.

They hadn’t seen anything!

The students at Lucas University wondered if this master-Servant duo had some special hobbies?

It was hard to understand.

Xu Mo returned to his desk and said to Zero, “She-devil, can you leave me some dignity in the future?”

Getting beaten up in front of so many people… it was too embarrassing.

Zero looked at him, her cheeks puffed up in vexation.

He felt wronged?

“Er…” Seeing Zero’s eyes becoming more aggrieved, Xu Mo said, “I didn’t hit too hard, did I? Next time, I’ll make sure to apply more force.”

Zero paused, the corners of her mouth turning up slightly. She wanted to laugh.

She averted her gaze, choosing not to look at him.

But those around her did laugh.

Xu Mo couldn’t possibly be a masochist, right?

“Laughing why? The Library prohibits loud noises.” Xu Mo swept his gaze over them, causing everyone to feel even more stifled!

Someone couldn’t help but laugh out loud, causing Xu Mo’s face to darken!

It took so much to build up a ‘sophisticated’ persona, and now it was all ruined!

Xu Mo continued reading in the Library.

A handsome blonde man with an imposing presence walked into the Library, his long hair flowing and his body emanating a delicate yet striking beauty. His deep, soulful eyes captured the attention of many whispering girls as he appeared.

“Evanson Carter.”

Clearly, this man possessed a significant reputation at Lucas University, recognized by many.

Carter moved along the shelves, examining the rows of books before stopping at one section to carefully peruse a book.

He was positioned not too far from Xu Mo.

Xu Mo didn’t pay much attention and continued with his reading.

“May I trouble you with a question?” Carter spoke up. Xu Mo’s gaze lifted from his book, glancing around. There didn’t seem to be anyone else nearby, the closest person being him.

“Me?” Xu Mo asked, looking towards Carter.

Carter, still gazing down at his book, said, “In a Transcendent’s battle, if one has the advantage in attack speed and reaction speed, but is slightly weaker in Power, why would they be forced into direct combat, thus leading to defeat?”

“……”

Xu Mo paused for a moment, then understood.

Someone had asked the opposite question before.

“I don’t understand either,” Xu Mo feigned ignorance. Was this a provocation?

“You understand,” Carter insisted. “Is there a way to counter it?”

Wasn’t this a bit troublesome?

Xu Mo inwardly muttered, having already coached Ize; now Ize’s rival was here. This… he surely couldn’t coach him to retaliate, could he?

“Or perhaps, recommend two books for me to study?” Carter looked up at Xu Mo, the delicate beauty of his features likely posing a great allure to women. He and Ize represented two different types of attractiveness.

But both had extraordinary auras; they must be old rivals.

“No,” Xu Mo flatly refused. He wasn’t one to flip-flop sides.