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Chapter 104: Lanchi is Not Joking
Chapter 104: Lanchi is Not Joking
The Natural Landscape Amphitheater was surrounded by large windows that offered an unobstructed view of the campus from above. Zinc screens on the glass filtered the harsh glare, allowing soft sunlight to bathe the classroom, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere conducive to learning and discussion.
As if wanting to join in on the students' conversation, Teacher Teresa leaned casually against the lectern and sighed, as if sharing a piece of gossip during a break:
"Actually, among the academic delegation from the Kingdom of Yarloran visiting next month, there are students who wish to observe Master Loren, the holder of the [Primal Tablet of Origins – Wind]. However, due to the presence of the 'Undying Sword Saint', the leader of the Kingdom's Knight Order, who possesses the [Primal Tablet of Origins – Regeneration], it is often a futile trip, and the relationship between our two sides has become somewhat strained."
"Nowadays, those who possess the Primal Tablets are at least eighth-rank or above, and they are almost always the strongest in their respective categories."
"So, if you ever encounter a holder of a Primal Tablet, be sure not to offend them! Not every pinnacle powerhouse is as gentle and kind as Master Loren."
Teacher Teresa on the podium switched between images on the magic projection, smiling at the noisy yet enthusiastic students in the seats.
[Primal Tablets of Origins] were the supreme existence in the world of magic cards, one might even say that possessing them was a necessity to become a peak powerhouse.
However, correspondingly, they were also a dangerous poison, easily inviting disaster.
If one did not have the power to protect their tablet, they would likely be killed and their tablet taken by force! This was because using a tablet would leave fairly obvious traces of its special blessing.
So, unless the holder never used the skills or items corresponding to their tablet, their ownership would soon become public knowledge.
"..."
Lanchi, sitting in the back row, had originally intended to continue asking about what was wrong with Hiberlian, but upon hearing the teacher start the lesson, he turned his attention to the front of the classroom, listening intently and nodding along.
In his opinion,
[Primal Tablets of Origins] were indeed supreme artifacts that only the strong deserved to possess.
That was where their true value lay.
"In the world today, humans hold the majority of the thirty-two [Primal Tablets of Origins], while the rest are scattered among the demons, blood races, elves, and other exotic races..."
Speaking of which,
This should have been a source of pride for humans, but Teacher Teresa's tone and expression seemed a bit off, as if she wanted to avoid the topic of the number of Primal Tablets.
"..."
Many students below the stage fell silent, knowing the reason why.
Of the roughly twenty Primal Tablets held by humans, a full ten of them were in the hands of the Resurrection Church.
Each belonging to one of the ten strongest Cardinals.
This was not only a disgrace to humanity but also a nightmare that filled all living beings on the northern and southern continents with fear.
"Originally, there were two Primal Tablets of Origins in the Kingdom of Horton, but now only Master Loren, the Principal of the Sage's Institute, holds the [Primal Tablet of Origins – Wind]."
Teacher Teresa could only divert the topic to the situation in their own country.
The Kingdom of Horton was a fairly powerful country on the southern continent, although it was far from comparable to the Krei Empire, which occupied the entire southern map. Nonetheless, it was one of the top kingdoms.
Unlike weaker kingdoms, even if a Bishop of the Resurrection Church were to appear, the kingdom would have the power to deal with them.
"What about the other one?"
A student in the classroom immediately asked in confusion, raising their hand.
"..."
Teacher Teresa had originally opened her mouth to answer but paused as if she had suddenly realized something.
In the back row of the classroom,
Lanchi noticed Teacher Teresa's gaze, which seemed to drift towards Hiberlian for a moment before quickly moving away.
Turning his head, Lanchi saw that Hiberlian's expression had already darkened.
Teacher Teresa on the podium cleared her throat twice, organizing her words.
She had ignored the fact that an important person involved in this matter was also in this classroom.
For a moment, she didn't know how to bring up the topic.
But now, it would be too awkward to try and gloss over it.
"The other [Primal Tablet of Origins – Darkness] has gone missing along with Duke Migaya Alan Saar."
Teacher Teresa explained briefly and then switched the images on the magic screen, intending to move on to the next chapter.
However,
As soon as these words were spoken,
It was as if a floodgate had opened, and the classroom erupted into a torrent of shocked whispers and discussions.
Although many students had heard before enrolling that Duke Migaya, who resided in the royal capital of Ikelite, was not only of noble status but also one of the top powerhouses in the Kingdom of Horton,
They had not known that Duke Migaya was also a holder of a Primal Tablet, a piece of intelligence from the upper echelons.
So, Duke Migaya's disappearance out of thin air seemed even more incomprehensible.
Was it defection or was someone else involved?
Or perhaps someone close to him had a hand in it, colluding with enemies?
In fact, many in the royal capital had long suspected Hiberlian, Duke Migaya's closest daughter, and his demon wife, who had been missing for many years and whose whereabouts were shrouded in mystery.
In the noisy classroom, the area where Hiberlian sat in the back row seemed to gradually become the eye of the storm, with gazes gathering upon it.
Although many students dared not stare directly, their eyes would unconsciously drift towards the person in question amidst the discussions.
However, beside Hiberlian.
"That's not right..."
Lanchi seemed isolated from the bustling environment, quietly furrowing his brows, his lips moving slightly as he murmured to himself.
He now understood why Hiberlian had been acting strangely.
But the serious problem he realized lay elsewhere! According to Lanchi's knowledge of the game's plot, while there was the setting of the [Primal Tablets of Origins], they were only mentioned in the very late stages of the game as ultimate artifacts.
Even in the latest development progress of the game's plot, most of the holders of the [Primal Tablets] remained hidden from the players, and one would have to complete side quests to obtain clues about their whereabouts from fixed characters in the game, and their functions had not yet been officially unlocked.
The extremely high-difficulty side quest that would lead to the destruction of the Wilford family in the future, the so-called ['Wilford Tragedy'], seemed to be related to the whereabouts of one of the [Primal Tablets].
At the same time, such super-high-difficulty side quests were also prerequisites for unlocking epic-level quests.
But in this school, it seemed that the whereabouts of several tablets could be directly inquired about from the teachers, without the intricate mechanisms that Sima, the planner, intended to create!
The problem was that the owners of the tablets were somewhat different from what Lanchi knew!
First of all, the current timeline he was in was still in the side story arc, and the main story arc was still about two years away.
In the main story arc, that is, two years from now, the holder of the [Primal Tablet of Origins - Darkness] was none other than the ninth progenitor of the Blood Race, Bernhard, Marquis of Blood!
It was definitely not Migaya Alan Saar of the Kingdom of Horton.
And the Krei Empire in the south was actually the lair of the Blood Race.
While the Empire seemed powerful at present, it was, in reality, gradually being eroded and controlled by the slowly reviving and unsealing Blood Race, and would even announce a very abstract bill in the future - the ['Blood Tribe Symbiosis Bill'].
By the time this bill was passed, Lanchi dared not imagine the extent to which the Blood Race would have infiltrated the Empire.
The game content was probably correct, but the timeline was different.
If everything followed the original plot, the holder of the [Primal Tablet of Origins - Darkness] in two years' time would become the ninth progenitor of the Blood Race, Marquis Bernhard.
And the current owner was indeed Hiberlian's father, Migaya Alan Saar.
There was only one way to change the owner of a Primal Tablet.
That was to kill the previous holder and take their tablet by force!
In other words, the disappearance of Duke Migaya was related to the Krei Empire in the south and the Blood Race! If he couldn't be rescued within a year and a half, he would surely perish.
Lanchi rested his chin in his hand, deep in thought.
The more he thought about it.
The more he realized that with the information advantage he currently had, once his position rose a little higher, he could go to the Krei Empire within a year and a half to reinforce the seal on Marquis Bernhard and put the Blood Race in order.
Then he could try to rescue Duke Migaya.
With that strong backing, he wouldn't give a damn about the so-called ['Wilford Tragedy']. He would follow Duke Migaya from then on, and it wouldn't be a problem to act arrogantly in the Kingdom of Horton!
As for why he was so confident about adventuring into the lair of the Blood Race?
He was the one who drew the core maps of their underground ancient cities! His understanding of their hidden passages and burial grounds might even surpass that of the Blood Race's marquis, dukes, and princes!
The atmosphere in the classroom gradually became somber, as if the topic couldn't be avoided any longer.
More and more unusual gazes fell upon Hiberlian, making her feel increasingly uneasy, her heartbeat and breathing becoming more and more erratic, unable to bring herself to raise her head.
Even with Lanchi sitting beside her, she couldn't feel the slightest bit of peace.
Just then.
"Teacher, if we find the missing Duke Migaya and retrieve the [Primal Tablet of Origins - Darkness] for the Kingdom of Horton, what kind of reward would there be?"
Lanchi suddenly raised his hand and asked Teacher Teresa on the podium.
This ridiculous question caused many students to stifle their laughter, and the atmosphere in the class inexplicably eased up, with the topic gradually turning towards humor.
"The king would surely bestow a title upon him, proclaim his heroic deeds throughout the kingdom, and Duke Alan Saar would also regard him as a confidant, without a doubt."
Teacher Teresa smiled as she answered half-jokingly.
After speaking, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Teresa knew that Lanchi's question was meant to ease the atmosphere in the classroom and relieve Hiberlian of her embarrassment.
Although she had noticed that some of Lanchi's actions were rather inappropriate, she also acknowledged that he was, for the most part, a gentle and considerate young man.
(End of Chapter)
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