"Watching the snow scene while soaking in a hot spring in the Snowy Plains must be wonderful."

"I want to commission a patterned rapier set from Master Ronan."

"Can you guys look a little further ahead, rather than just these mundane material pleasures? I'm different; I want to buy a suburban villa. I heard Jiale City is planning to develop satellite cities, so buying a house now can increase in value and be self-use."

"But isn't it inconvenient to commute to work with a suburban house?"

"I'm buying a house and still need to work? I need to work before I buy a house, and then I need to work after buying a house, wouldn't that mean I'm buying it for nothing?"

After training, Sonia returned to the dormitory, hearing her roommates discussing some very adult topics.

As she poured water, she said, "Even though I'm happy to hear you guys planning for the future, considering even Adelle is part of the topic—has there been some new drama about dreams released?"

"Hey, hey!" Adelle exclaimed, "I'm not a drama addict; I wouldn't do things because some drama is released!"

Sonia gulped down a large cup of water, asking, "How many times have you not visited with your Heart Shooter co-branded bow club membership card?"

"99 times... but that proves nothing!"

"What were you doing last night, the night before, and every early morning this month?"

"Watching dramas... but that's the poison of Jiale City's film industry on us ordinary people!" Adelle spread her hands, "A group of handsome men and beautiful women performing thrilling love and hate stories on the light screen tantalizes young and naive female college students like me. If I don't indulge, I'd be letting down millions spent on big productions!"

"Young?" Lois seemed puzzled.

"Lois, we're the same age," Adelle was speechless.

"Sorry, because you usually like telling middle-aged jokes, and wear pajamas all day like elderly people who don't like exercising, I find it hard to judge." Lois said, "I've always suspected you're here to retire at college, or perhaps to retire the professors—heard the professors' blood pressure rose considerably in their health reports this year."

"What's that got to do with me?" Adelle blinked, "Isn't it because something major happened in the Void Realm?"

"The Void Realm only tortures Mages for hours at most, but you can torture them for a semester," Lois said, "Failing a subject means adding another semester. I believe, when professors reach life's end, they won't remember those smart, diligent students, but they'll definitely remember you, the Demon."

"Can you not drift off-topic?" Adelle looked helpless, "Let's stick to the point that I'm just a drama addict."

"We were discussing those three wanted criminals just now," Ingrid explained to Sonia, "and then talked about bounties, leading to discussions on how to spend the bounty."

Sonia took off her boots, inserting her thumb into the silk stocking's edge, gently slid it down from her thigh, "If I remember the notification correctly, those three wanted criminals... seem to be Holy Sanctuary Mages?"

"Yes."

"So you're discussing how to spend the bounty after catching those three?"

"Yes."

The Village Girl glanced at the three, shrugged, and said, "Well, at least you aren't disadvantaged in numbers."

"Sonia, if you got 30,000 Gold Coins, how would you spend them?" Adelle asked, "Buy real estate, start your own studio, or invest in a tailor-made leading lady drama?"

"If I had 30,000 Gold Coins, I would surely buy Constant Star Commerce's supernova longevity insurance." Sonia shrugged, "And remarkably, supernova insurance isn't even the most expensive; my goodness..."

"You're not even twenty; why start researching how to prolong life?" Lois seemed puzzled, "It's clear you don't intend to go to the Abyss; the only threats in your life are Legendary Mages and Qifeng Cake—have you gained weight?"

Lois reached to pinch the Sword Saint's waist, unbothered by her grip, "I just got stronger, my abdomen's all muscle, certainly not fatter!"

"Really? Let me feel too."

"Darn, the feel is pretty good, shouldn't Sword Masters have barrel waists? You're an unqualified Sword Master!"

Sonia slapped their hands away, saying, "Speaking of money, Lois, can you help line up a few more endorsements for me? Any job with high pay I can consider."

"Didn't you say before you'd rather have quality than spoil your reputation, only taking jobs you're interested in?" Lois said, "You're still a student, should enjoy the rosy university days, no need to squander precious youth on work. Even after graduation, you won't need to work, as Dazzling Star takes care of Holy Domain Mages like you."

"So nice, getting state support after graduating," Adelle pouted, "Those willing to support me are just dad, fiancé, and the five-year-old neighbor—"

"Targeting kids is unethical behavior." Ingrid stated seriously.

"No, I'm only trying to cheat him out of pocket money for ice cream." Adelle snorted, "Spent too much last semester; when at home, Dad wouldn't give me a cent, but it's no use, there are always men willing to spend money on me!"

Lois surrendered, "I retract my earlier words; you truly are young, at least young enough that even that five-year-old feels obligated to support you..."

"Recently, I want to earn more." Sonia said, "I want to buy more insurance for my mother; after all, she's not young anymore. I found in my research there are various commercial insurances like saving type, critical illness type, longevity type... Even though I've saved a bit, it's far from enough."

Roommates fell silent; Adelle hugged a doll and said, "Now that's what's called an ageless topic; I can hardly propose such a serious issue with life heaviness, making me kind of anxious..."

"Sonia, why not just buy a few important insurances?" Lois said, "These insurances allow payouts as annuities, meaning only a small part needs paying annually, surely affordable for you." Lois said, "You wouldn't want to buy them all at once, would you?"

"Buying them all at once costs much less..." Sonia replied wistfully, "and my insurance plan hopes mom remains physically able till 80, so..."

"Sonia, you are your mother's best insurance." Ingrid said, "A Holy Sanctuary Mage daughter can ensure your mother's quality of life better than any insurance."

"Yeah, I know." The village girl made a soft nasal sound, "But it's better to be safe than sorry, just in case... Anyway, making more money never hurts. Do you guys have any suggestions?"

Adelle blinked, nodded at the light screen, and said, "Then we'll leave these three wanted criminals to you. Do you want me to send you the app with real-time info on the fugitives?"

"No, I only want jobs that are safe, well-paid, and have little work." Sonia tilted her head, "Preferably using my advantage as a mage to rake in money."

"That might not work," Lois said, "After all, there's the tax office, and I wouldn't recommend competing with them for business."

Just then the alarm rang, ending the conversation. Lois and Ingrid prepared to take a bath, and Adelle looked at Sonia, "Sonia Sonia, should we revisit 'The Tangled Blade' or watch the latest 'Echoes of Dust' tonight?"

Since Lois and Ingrid were heading to the Meditation Building to enter the Void Realm, the dorm room would be left with just Sonia and Adelle for the night. Both being drama enthusiasts, naturally, they'd spend the evening watching shows together.

As Sonia contemplated, her expression suddenly changed, and she stood up abruptly, "Wait a minute!"

Everyone was stunned. Lois, who was about to enter the bathroom, also stopped, and all eyes were on Sonia as she walked to the bathroom door with a serious look, pushed it open, closed it, followed by the rustling sounds of undressing.

"I'll take a bath first tonight, Lois, bring me my clothes!"

Lois was so mad she wanted to curse, "No way!"

"Then I'll have to come out naked later!"

"You..."

Lois clicked her tongue and had no choice but to open Sonia's closet, pick out an outfit, and hand it in through the bathroom door while turning her head.

Sonia came out unexpectedly quickly from her bath, steaming all over. She hurriedly brushed her hair, put on her short boots, raised both hands to tie her long hair into a bun, shook her head to let the hair down, the scent of shampoo wafting through the dorm.

"I get it!" Adelle said decisively, "Your soul has healed?"

"How did you know?" Sonia asked in surprise.

"It's thanks to my amazing insight, excellent analytical skills, and the blush from the rush of blood after your bath." Adelle spread her hands, "You've done your best, but in front of a love faction legendary like me, your disguise is hopeless."

Sonia instinctively covered her warm face, "But it's really because I just finished bathing!"

"I get it, I get it." Adelle nodded repeatedly, "If I took an hour's bath, it would be the same."

"Is that because of the bath or your role-play games with your boyfriend? 'Captured Detective' Adelle?" Lois said.

Adelle glared at Lois, muttering, "Both."

"Sonia, congratulations." Ingrid smiled, "In every sense."

"Thank you." The Sword Saint stretched out her paw to lift her sword bag, and left the dorm cheerfully. They heard Sonia greeting others in the hallway, even singing as she left, as if every inch of the night sky was infused with happiness.

"What did she mean by that 'just in case'?" Ingrid suddenly asked.

"Besides 'just in case she's not there', what other options are there?" Lois said, "Even though I've never met her boyfriend, my impression of him is very, very bad."

"Wait a minute," Adelle suddenly realized an issue, "You're all going to meditate tonight, so won't I be left alone in the dorm?"

"Isn't that good? You can watch shows with the volume up."

"Of course not, I'm afraid to sleep alone! Now I have to sleep with Debbie when I go home!"

"Who's Debbie?"

"My dog!"

Lois spread her hands, "Pets aren't allowed in the dorm building, so it looks like you'll have to find a doghouse to sleep in."

"No way," Adelle bit her thumb, "Even if it's just to avoid sleeping alone, I must become a mage!"

Lois: "Even though I really want to encourage you, if I were the Void Realm, I would definitely not approve your knowledge resonance."

"Why?" Ingrid asked in surprise, "Don't you want to see how many days Adelle will cry after being bitten to death by the Fish-Slicing Dragon?"

Lois shook her head, "What's the point in betting on that... She'd definitely take this opportunity to skip homework and binge-watch shows in the dorm."

Adelle gritted her teeth, "You two... How could you curse me like this..."

"No, we're not cursing you!" Lois shouted sincerely, "We just want to see your dumb, tearful, pitiful look after bad luck with all the good intentions!"

"That's a curse!"

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