Even A-class students at St. Freya could only have regular single dorms, far inferior to the S-class treatment.
Every teacher and student at St. Freya knew the academy valued S-class students above all.
In terms of privileges and treatment, S-class students enjoyed unimaginable benefits—even surpassing the teachers.
They could request meetings with the Martial Soul Department Dean—Ice Moon Sword Douluo Jingliu—at any time.
If needed, they could also ask to meet the mysterious Black Tower Douluo, head of the Soul Tool Department.
However, whether they could actually meet her depended on her mood. Even if lucky, it was likely to be a soul-guided puppet, not her real self.
Teacher Wenwen reminded Gu Yue to attend class punctually the next day and then left in high spirits.
Gu Yue watched Wenwen's figure disappear into the distance, then turned her gaze to her future residence.
Standing at the door, she took out her student card and swiped it on the exquisite smart recognition device.
A crisp tone sounded, and a red light scanned Gu Yue.
Moments later, a mechanical voice echoed in the air: ["Identity bound. Data synchronized. S-class permissions confirmed. Welcome home, Student Gu Yue."]
Gu Yue's red lips parted in astonishment.
She marveled—St. Freya's soul-guided technology seemed even more advanced than the famed Sun-Moon Empire.
Gu Yue's avatar had existed for two years now.
To better understand the human world, she had traveled everywhere: Star Luo City, Heaven Dou City, Shrek City, and even Radiant City, the most technologically advanced city.
With fierce beasts protecting her in secret, she had encountered no real trouble despite her young appearance.
Radiant City's prosperity and technology had once amazed her, far surpassing Star Luo, Heaven Dou, and Shrek.
But here in Haiyuan City, she found it equally impressive, and St. Freya Academy was even more remarkable—their soul-guided tech was astonishingly advanced.
No wonder she was surprised. For so long, she'd heard that the Sun-Moon Empire dominated soul tech, and Radiant City was the continent's number one city.
But in person, she saw that Haiyuan City was comparable in every way except size, and in some details even surpassed Radiant City.
Gu Yue glanced at the villa next door and saw a warm yellow light—someone had already moved in.
According to Teacher Wenwen, only S-class students could live in this villa area, not even teachers.
So, her neighbor must be a fellow S-class genius.
The villas were made from special metal—sturdy and with excellent soundproofing.
Gu Yue tried to listen but heard nothing from inside.
She shook her head, decided not to dwell, pushed open the smart door, and entered her villa. For years to come, this would be her sanctuary at St. Freya.
Though she was curious about her fellow S-class students, she figured she'd meet them tomorrow and didn't rush.
In the neighboring villa, a girl was humming a cheerful tune.
Her voice was as clear as a mountain spring, as gentle as the forest breeze—pleasant and heavenly.
She had long, pale purple hair, flowing softly over her shoulders, decorated with a pair of white wing ornaments, adding playfulness to her spirit.
Her lake-green eyes were as clear as spring water, now filled with curiosity as she looked out the window.
She was stunningly beautiful, with an aura of elegance—a true goddess from myth.
Seeing the villa next door light up, she paused, then smiled gently. "A new companion?"
Her voice was as soft as willow catkins drifting through the spring air.
After a moment, she whispered, "It's late. I won't disturb my future companion now. Tomorrow should be lively."
She continued humming, closed her eyes, swayed to the beat, exuding playful charm.
The next morning, sunlight filtered through the curtains and gently warmed Gu Yue's face.
Gu Yue awoke, sat up in her soft bed.
After a night's rest, the exhaustion from dying in the simulation had mostly passed.
She washed up, dressed carefully, and stepped out of her villa.
At that moment, early-rising students of St. Freya all turned to stare at Gu Yue.
Seeing her come from the villa area, their eyes filled with shock and envy.
"Who's that? How did she come out of the villa area?" one student asked in confusion.
"You don't know? A new student passed the S-class assessment yesterday. Must be her," another replied knowingly.
"S-class? She's so young—another genius monster!" The crowd murmured, casting curious looks at Gu Yue like spotlights.
But because of S-class students' special status, few dared approach her, watching with awe as well as curiosity.
Gu Yue frowned slightly—she disliked being the center of attention as if she were an exhibit.
Just then, a lively, cheerful voice sounded behind her: "Don't mind them. They're just curious, not malicious. After all, you're an S-class student."
Gu Yue suddenly stopped, a chill rising in her heart.
Distracted by the crowd, she hadn't noticed someone approach silently behind her. If it was an enemy, she might have been ambushed without a chance to react!