Otaku Witch

Chapter 143 125. Young Spider Teacher

As a long-lived race, witches naturally have a different conception of time compared to humans; for witches, not having contact for twenty to thirty years is pretty much like humans not seeing each other for a year or two.

Ordinary witches are already like this, not to mention those almost immortal beings above the Rank of Great Witch; twenty to thirty years might just be the time it takes for them to have a nap. It's said that the older the witch, the more they like to hibernate.

Even if we don't consider those above the Great Witch Rank who can live forever, looking at ordinary witches alone, the age stages of this race are quite fascinating.

Witches still retain some human characteristics, such as taking about sixteen years to grow from an infant to near adulthood, roughly the same as regular humans, and this 1-16 year-old stage is also referred to by the witches as the 'childhood' period.

However, after childhood, the differences between witches and humans become quite pronounced.

The 'adolescent' period for witches generally ranges from 16-200 years; then comes the 'youth' period from 200 to 350 years, followed by the 'middle age' period from 350 to 650 years. If a witch does not advance to become a Great Witch and achieve immortality by 650, then she will enter a gradually weakening 'old age' period.

The childhood and adolescent stages are the most important periods in a witch's life, because these two stages are when they experience rapid growth, with all their attributes developing the fastest.

Childhood primarily involves physical growth, and once that is mostly complete after childhood, adolescence becomes the explosive period of Magic Power growth.

Typically, seventy percent of an ordinary witch's lifetime Magic Power is gained during adolescence.

Once a witch enters the youth and middle age periods, though the growth of their Magic Power never stops due to their racial traits, the rate of increase significantly slows down.

In fact, after reaching old age, the growth rate of a witch's Magic Power may not even compensate for the daily consumption of life; it's like a company spending more than it earns, eventually leading to its demise.

However, since a witch's lifespan greatly extends after achieving the Great Witch Rank, the ages corresponding to the various stages of life also extend.

For instance, the adolescent period of a human being with a lifespan of just 100 years lasts only a few years, but a witch with a lifespan of 1000 years will have a youth period lasting over a hundred years.

Therefore, theoretically, as long as you become powerful quickly enough and your lifespan increases faster than your age, you will always remain in adolescence, with your Magic Power growth rate always at its peak.

There are numerous historical records of witches in witch history who were mediocre in the first half of their lives but suddenly gained strength in the latter half due to some unexpected adventure or such, and some even breaking through at the verge of demise in old age to rejuvenate overnight and ultimately reach the pinnacle of life.

Alright, these legends are somewhat exaggerated; in fact, a last-minute breakthrough simply cannot reverse aging back to the adolescent stage, because the lifespan gained at the stage of Great Witch is not given all at once, but in installments.

Just achieving the Rank of Great Witch and completing the first real transformation of Magic Power will only double a witch's lifespan. After that, each increase in power will extend your lifespan a bit more.

The so-called immortality of Great Witches is, in fact, because normally the lifespan they gain will outpace natural depletion.

Also, because the childhood period of witches is so short, really only about sixteen years, even if they rejuvenate, they can only regress to their adolescence at best. The childhood period is truly irreversible, and the idea of a mature lady miraculously transforming into a loli overnight is not normally possible.

Unless there is a special magical effect, such as the Time Series Forbidden Curse "Life Retrospection," which can not only reverse age but also instantly send you back to the womb and even go further to erase your existence completely.

"So, you see, Dorothy, Audrey, the two of you have just entered adolescence, you must work hard to achieve the Rank of Great Witch, or even reach the Peak during this period; only then will you have the chance to touch the possibility of the Sage Realm," Noelle Rose said with heartfelt sincerity to her two apprentices in front of her.

Dorothy: "..."

Audrey: "..."

The sister apprentices exchanged glances, each seeing confusion in the other's eyes.

So, what exactly happened here? Why did Spider Teacher suddenly snap shut the Spellbook and start jabbering away at them with what amounted to common knowledge that even little witches knew? Was this a test of their knowledge from Witch Physiology class?

"The teacher was probably triggered by something just now," Dorothy conveyed with her eyes to her fellow apprentice.

"You'll get used to it, sister. My second aunt often has such outbursts, especially during the annual family gatherings, when she emphasizes that she, at the age of one hundred and seventy, is still a girl," Little Fox replied, her eyes swiftly shifting from confusion to realization as she winked those bewitching fox eyes at her sister.

Dorothy: "..."

Okay, got it—it's the last stand of defiance from an older, unmarried spinster.

The homebody witch looked sympathetically at their teacher, who was now transforming grief into an appetite, frantically stuffing snacks into her mouth, and thoughtfully she took out another pile of spare snacks from her magic bag to replenish.

Ah, the poor teacher, she was probably just stung by another wedding invitation from an old classmate or close girlfriend.

Recalling the scene where Spider Teacher had been chatting with someone else through the Spellbook, Dorothy made a reasonable assumption.

The little witch felt a smidge of disdain.

Pfft, this teacher really needs to get a grip. Is the game not fun enough, or is magic just not that interesting? Why is she so desperate to get hitched and fall in love? Being on your own is so much better, just like me. My body is the perfect companion for my soul, utterly delightful.

That's what Dorothy was thinking, feeling exceptionally superior in her heart.

Mm-hmm, she was certain that even when she reached the teacher's age, she would still be joyfully embracing the single life, never becoming a pitiable figure like the teacher. Enjoy new adventures from empire

The homebody witch believed this firmly in her heart.

On the other hand, after venting slightly at two students and converting part of her sorrow into an appetite, Noelle Rose felt much better. She believed she could now calmly accept the fact that the Dragon Senior, who was supposed to be a loner, surprisingly had a child now.

Humph, so what if she has a kid? Big deal. My apprentice is super awesome. There's no way your kid can be better than my apprentice, Senior.

That's how the Spider Witch comforted herself.

Then she continued to take out her spellbook.

[Better to stick with a doll for life: Actually, there's something I'd like to ask for your help with, Senior. If you have time, I'll come find you after the opening ceremony is over.]

[Euphilia...: Opening ceremony? Are you at Witch Academy right now? When did you come back from the front lines?]

The Dragon Senior on the other end replied instantly but with a touch of confusion, sending several Great Dragon puzzled emojis.

In response, Noelle Rose felt a pang of sadness. Senior, do you really not know that I've retired from the front lines and come back to the academy to serve as a nominal teacher? It's only been a little over twenty years since we've contacted each other, and our camaraderie has faded to this extent?

Tsk, figures. Once you have a family, you forget about your junior. We definitely agreed to conquer new territories on the front lines together. How did it change so fast? What have you been doing all these years while I struggled on the front lines, Senior?

Feeling a bit sour in her heart, she was about to explain, but her spellbook vibrated again quickly, apparently with another message from her senior.

[Euphilia...: I'm at Witch Academy too, just walked into the grand hall. Send me your box number, and I'll come find you.]

Noelle Rose: "???"

Nice one, Senior! So efficient at getting things done, and it seems like you still have me in your heart, rushing over so fast.

Without hesitation, the Spider Witch sent her specialization's name in return.

[Better to stick with a doll for life: Alright, Seni­or, I'll be waiting, my booth is Brust Academy's Automated Mechanical Civil Engineering.]

And then.....

[Euphilia...: ?]

[Euphilia...: ??]

[Euphilia...: ???]

...

Looking at her spellbook shaking wildly in her hands and then at the dozens of Great Dragon puzzled emojis from her senior, Noelle Rose was somewhat flustered.

Ah, what's going on? Did I say something wrong?

[Better to stick with a doll for life: Senior? What's wrong?]

She asked cautiously.

However, this time there was no reply from the other side, but she soon did receive a notification from the direction of the hall.

[Someone wants to enter your private box. Do you agree?]

Is that even a question? Of course I agree.

The young Spider Witch, oblivious to what the future held, unhesitatingly hit confirm and gleefully waited for the arrival of her long-lost senior.

.....Mother Dragon is eagerly teleporting...