Daily Rewards! Transmigrating into a novel as a side-character!

Ring Ring!

I lazily reached out to the alarm and shut it down. I had slept for only about two hours, but it was enough to completely restore my energy, both mentally and physically. My vampire physiology was proving increasingly useful for situations like this.

After taking care of my morning routine and feeding, I made my way to Section A where the lectures would be held.

Hundreds of students moved alongside me through the academy corridors, all heading toward their respective classrooms. I had already checked my name and class assignment, I was placed in the second Elite class, exactly as I had hoped initially.

Kyle was not with me, which meant he had been assigned to the first Elite class as expected.

I didn't particularly care about the separation. Whether I was with him or not didn't really matter for my new goals. I was going to focus on my own strength development and survival plans without worrying about Kyle or his group unless they directly affected my well-being.

As I made my way through the bustling corridors, I unexpectedly crossed paths with Victor Castellane.

The instructor had a broad smile on his face as he walked through the hallways, radiating contentment.

A few students across all year groups greeted him as they passed him, clearly he had some influence in the academy.

Our eyes met briefly as we passed each other. Victor's expression remained pleasant, though I caught a flicker of interest in his gaze.

I maintained a respectful but neutral expression and continued toward my classroom, not wanting to draw any unnecessary attention from the mysterious instructor who had replaced Professor Sylvia in Kyle's examination.

...

I arrived at my class a minute before it started. There were about twenty students already seated throughout the room. I spotted an available seat somewhere in the middle near the window and walked toward it, settling down just as the bell chimed.

I felt several gazes follow my movement, but I paid them no heed. As the heir of the Blackwood family, I was accustomed to attention, though much of it was likely due to the poor reputation the original Adrian had cultivated before I transmigrated into his body.

The instructor wasn't present yet, and I had no particular expectations. In the novel, the teacher of this second Elite class hadn't been mentioned at all, making them essentially a background character.

When the instructor finally walked in, my eyebrow raised in surprise.

"Good morning, everyone."

A soft, feminine voice filled the classroom.

Sylvia Ashworth walked gracefully to her podium, every bit as breathtakingly beautiful as described in the novel. Her flowing white hair caught the morning light streaming through the windows, while her striking blue eyes seemed to captivate everyone who looked into them.

Although after encountering Carmilla, Sylvia's beauty seemed a few notches lower in comparison. But her appearance wasn't what concerned me, what made me frown was the realization that Sylvia was supposed to be teaching Kyle's class, not mine.

I pondered the implications of this change. If Sylvia was here with us, then who could possibly be instructing Kyle now? This was another significant deviation from the original timeline that could have far-reaching consequences.

Not that I was afraid of the consequences, but it was important to note and take precautions.

"I am Professor Sylvia Ashworth," she continued with a warm smile that made several male students sit up straighter. "I'll be your personal instructor for this academic year. I know many of you are eager to begin, so let's start by understanding what separates Elite-class students from the rest."

Her voice carried natural leadership mixed with genuine enthusiasm for teaching. It was easy to see why students in the novel had responded so positively to her instruction. She had a gift for making complex concepts accessible while maintaining the respect necessary for effective classroom management.

Around me, my classmates were already hanging on her every word, clearly impressed by both her knowledge and beauty.

Sylvia then went on to explain our curriculum, which would revolve around understanding various threats we might face, their weaknesses, and methods we could use to improve our personal strength. She also informed us about optional modules we could participate in, ranging from blacksmithing to alchemy.

I was particularly interested in both blacksmithing and alchemy, so I decided to put my name down for them. Blacksmithing would help me understand and perhaps one day improve magical items, reducing my reliance on the system while giving me the ability to create or repair equipment as needed. Alchemy could prove invaluable for creating potions and understanding the properties of various materials I might encounter.

When Sylvia collected the sign-up sheets and saw my name on both modules, she looked at me with obvious surprise. Being from a noble family herself, she was undoubtedly aware of the rumours surrounding the original Adrian, his obsessive pursuit of Seraphina Rosewood and his complete lack of interest in training or academic pursuits.

'Maybe he changed,' Sylvia thought to herself.

Despite not showing any outward emotion towards me, I could still detect some disdain in her expression.

Her opinion of Adrian as someone who only cared about chasing women rather than developing himself was clearly deeply ingrained.

I felt her judging gaze but chose not to say anything in response. There was no point in trying to defend the original Adrian's reputation or explain my sudden change in priorities. Actions would speak louder than words, and over time my performance would demonstrate that I was no longer the same person she thought she knew.

Let her think what she wanted for now. I had more important concerns than managing a professor's preconceptions about my character.

The class continued with Sylvia outlining our weekly schedule and explaining the practical combat assessments we would face throughout the semester. Her teaching style was engaging and thorough, making it clear why she had been so effective as Kyle's mentor in the original timeline.

Whatever changes had led to her being assigned to our class instead, I would make the most of having access to her expertise.