The Rich Cultivator
Chapter 237. Academy’s Dilemma

Chapter 237: 237. Academy’s Dilemma

Tyler leaned against the railings of the Elite Academy Observatory, staring at the three moons through a high-powered telescope. The crisp night air cooled his face, but his mind burned with questions. He muttered under his breath, "The heck... they look so real."

The idea that the moons in the sky were just projections from the real moon which orgin might be from the 4D space was still rattling in his head after today’s lecture. Professor Naga’s lesson about celestial bodies had left Tyler more curious than ever, but also more confused.

"What is 4D anyway?" Tyler mused to himself, flipping through the study materials he’d brought with him.

His thoughts wandered. A one-dimensional world, represented by a simple line with only an X-axis, allowed hypothetical organisms to move forward and backward in a straight line. A two-dimensional world, with both X and Y axes, expanded the possibilities—up, down, left, and right. Such a world was made up of an infinite number of 1D worlds stacked together. Then came the 3D world, which added a Z-axis for depth. That was their reality.

"But 4D..." Tyler whispered, staring at the moons. "What does that even mean?"

He scanned through his materials, most of which contained conjectures about 4D. Some theories described it as time, allowing entities in the fourth dimension to move backward and forward through it. Others dismissed the idea as purely mathematical, impossible to comprehend fully by 3D beings.

His thoughts were interrupted by a voice. "Some say 4D is time. If you’re in the fourth dimension, you can move through time like we move through space."

Startled, Tyler looked up to see GG—a green-skinned girl from his year—taking a seat across from him. She adjusted her chair and continued, "There are also theories that the fourth dimension is an entirely new spatial axis beyond our perception. Many people believe it’s time because of the Chronos Monster up north. You’ve heard of it, right?"

Tyler raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Chronos? That time monster? Isn’t that just a myth?"

GG shook her head. "Not entirely. Legends say Chronos escaped from the fourth dimension, which is why it can manipulate time in ways we can’t understand."

Tyler leaned forward, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "Interesting... I wonder if it really exists."

GG shifted in her seat, her cheeks faintly flushing. She avoided meeting Tyler’s eyes and quickly changed the subject. "You know, I didn’t think you’d want to talk to me again after... the incident."

A mischievous grin spread across Tyler’s face. "Oh, you mean that incident? With Head Serena? I didn’t think you’d want to talk to me after witnessing something like that."

GG’s cheeks turned a deeper shade of green as she waved her hand dismissively. "Don’t remind me of that! It’s embarrassing enough."

Tyler chuckled, sitting back in his chair. "Relax, I’m just teasing."

She tried to brush off her embarrassment, but her posture betrayed her discomfort. GG crossed her legs and avoided eye contact, her mind clearly racing back to memories she’d rather forget.

"What’s the matter?" Tyler asked, noticing her fidgeting.

GG exhaled, leaning forward on the table. "Our academy is in a tight spot. Worse than usual."

"What do you mean?" Tyler asked, intrigued. "The academy’s always had its struggles. Did something new happen?"

GG nodded grimly. "Head Serena took out a huge loan for her research a few years ago. We were supposed to have five more years to pay it off, but the lenders are demanding the money now. If we can’t pay, they’re forcing her to sell the academy."

Tyler’s eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Seriously? That’s terrible."

GG’s voice dropped to a more pleading tone. "You should help her."

Tyler tilted his head, confused. "Help her? Why me?"

GG frowned, a little exasperated. "You’re close to Head Serena, aren’t you? I mean..."

Tyler chuckled, shaking his head. "No, we’re not close."

GG hesitated, her curiosity bubbling to the surface. "Then why... did you... "

She recalled how her junior’s head was buried between her teacher’s legs. She blushed deeply recalling it. Even though Serena was trying hard not to moan, her mouth was already drooling with pleasure.

Her words trailed off, but Tyler understood her meaning. He smirked and leaned in slightly. "Oh, that? It was just... letting off some steam. We never talked about it afterward."

GG’s face flushed again. She didn’t know whether to feel relieved or disappointed. Tyler’s nonchalant tone only made her feel more awkward.

Before she could respond, Tyler’s expression turned playful. "What about you, Senior GG? Would you like to... experience it?"

GG’s eyes widened as she instinctively leaned back in her chair. "Junior, you’re impossible!" she exclaimed, her voice wavering between shock and amusement.

Tyler burst into laughter, waving his hand dismissively. "Relax, I’m just joking."

GG huffed, trying to compose herself as Tyler stood up to leave. She watched him walk away, feeling a mix of emotions she couldn’t quite place. Letting out a deep sigh, she muttered, "Head Serena seems enjoying it..."

She murmured and touched between her legs. She flushed when she noticed something between her legs.

"It’s wet."

┉┈ ◈ ◉ ◈ ┈┉

Tyler walked briskly down the dimly lit corridors of the Elite Academy of Magic and Technology, heading straight for Serena’s workshop. The sound of his boots echoed faintly, mingling with the hum of magical machinery from nearby labs. His mind was clouded with thoughts of the academy’s dire financial situation.

When he reached the workshop, the door slid open with a creaking sound, revealing Serena hard at work. She sat at her usual spot, her sharp green eyes focused on a floating virtual screen. Her fingers moved swiftly over a holographic keyboard, the soft glow of the interface casting a faint light on her face. She didn’t look up as Tyler entered.

Unbothered by her indifference, Tyler walked over to her. Without a word, he lifted her out of her chair, sat down in her place, and settled her onto his lap. Serena didn’t resist or even react, her attention still fixed on the screen in front of her. This was just how she was—cool, composed, and utterly unshakable.

Tyler wrapped his arms around her, resting his chin on her shoulder. His hand slid beneath her shirt, drawing a faint reaction from her.

"Not now... I’m working," she said in a bored tone, her fingers continuing to tap on the holographic keys.

"Why didn’t you tell me about the loan?" Tyler asked, his voice soft but serious.

Serena paused for a fraction of a second before resuming her work. "It’s a huge amount," she replied nonchalantly.

"Money is never a problem for me," Tyler said, tightening his hold on her slightly.

"I don’t want to seduce you for that," Serena replied flatly, her tone as emotionless as ever.

Tyler smirked. "Even without trying, you’re already seducing me," he said, his hands moving to her breast and slightly pinching her nipples.

"That is that, and this is this," she said, brushing off his remark. "All this work tension made me want to try something new. I was even considering Ciel until I met you. I don’t have any romantic feelings for anyone."

Tyler raised an eyebrow at her blunt confession. "Then how about we do deeds even deeper?" he teased, letting his hands wander lower.

Serena stopped his hand just before it slipped beneath her waistband. She turned her head slightly and, without any warning, asked, "Will you marry me?"

Tyler blinked, caught entirely off guard. He hadn’t expected that question, least of all from Serena.

When he didn’t answer immediately, Serena sighed and said, "See? I want to give my first time to my husband." Her voice carried no hint of emotion, just a matter-of-fact tone, as though she were discussing an academic theory. Then, without waiting for a response, she returned to typing on her virtual keyboard.

"Well, we’ll talk about that later," Tyler said, regaining his composure. His tone turned serious. "How about you sell the academy to me?"

Serena froze mid-typing, her fingers hovering above the glowing keys. Her expressionless eyes twitched ever so slightly as she adjusted her long green hair. Slowly, she turned to face him.

"You’re serious?" she asked, her tone unreadable.

"Dead serious," Tyler said, his gaze unwavering. "I’ll settle all your debts. In return, I want the academy in my name."

Serena turned fully to face him, her legs still draped over his. For the first time, her usual stoicism faltered. She took off her glasses and placed them on the table, leaning back slightly to study him.

Then, without warning, she leaned in and kissed him.

Tyler blinked in surprise but quickly responded, his arms wrapping around her as the kiss deepened. Between breaths, he managed to say, "You said you wouldn’t seduce me for money."

"This isn’t seduction," Serena murmured, her lips brushing against his. "It’s a reward."

Tyler chuckled softly and pulled her closer, the two losing themselves in the moment.

Serena noticed something poking her butt from below.

After thinking for a moment she said seriously, "You can use my mouth."

Search the lightnovelworld.cc website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.