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Chapter 105: The Tablet Lanchi Desires Most
Chapter 105: The Tablet Lanchi Desires Most
Warm natural light streamed through the panoramic windows of the classroom, cascading like a translucent golden waterfall over each row of seats.
At the back of the room, Hepburn leaned forward, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Lanchi, her lips pressed together as if she were holding back her emotions.
The sadness and gloom that had enveloped her seemed to melt away upon hearing Lanchi's bold words, and her expression softened in the sunlight.
"If I can get your father back, I'll have a strong backer."
Lanchi grinned, as if he had decided to help her find her father no matter what.
"Lanchi, it's not as simple as you think..."
Hepburn murmured softly, her eyes warm and comforting. Yet, beneath the surface of her emotion lay a hint of melancholy—a deep concern that stemmed from her reluctance to drag Lanchi into her troubles.
Because Lanchi had always been there for her, because he was an irreplaceable friend, she was all the more determined to ensure that he stayed clear of the dangers that lurked around her.
The disappearance of the duke was shrouded in too many mysteries, all of which pointed towards the Krexi Empire and the Resurrection Church to the south.
It was a path that could very well lead to certain death.
Hepburn knew that Lanchi's offer to find Duke Migaya was made in jest.
With his exceptional talent, a youth like him could forge a comfortable life in the Kingdom of Hutton without relying on anyone.
Given a few years, he would undoubtedly become a prominent figure in his own right.
There was no need to rush into finding a powerful backer within the next year or two.
"Hepburn, if I could laze around and do nothing but rely on the duke, I wouldn't have any drive to strive for success."
Lanchi spoke with a seriousness that suggested he had found his life's greatest ambition.
"…."
Hepburn was at a loss for words as she watched Lanchi, who was earnestly stating his lack of ambition. She didn't know how to respond.
Because she understood him so well, she knew that he wasn't joking.
Lanchi was unique in that he lacked ambition.
Hepburn couldn't fathom how someone with such formidable talents could also have such a laid-back attitude towards life.
But upon further reflection, she realized that this extraordinary mindset was inseparable from his strength.
"Thank you, Lanchi, my friend."
Despite her awkwardness, Hepburn finally managed to express her gratitude, her words like a gentle yet powerful stream.
They were clear and transparent, reflecting her sincerity.
"Don't worry, we can always ask Fred as well."
After spending a few days with Fred and getting to know him better, Lanchi realized that Fred was all about efficiency and thrill-seeking.
While he might not be interested in helping with minor matters, he would likely be keen on taking on a significant challenge.
After all, high-risk ventures with high rewards were right up Fred's alley.
After reassuring Hepburn, Lanchi returned his attention to the lesson, focusing intently on the magic engineering course that contained information he needed to learn and take seriously.
He wanted to acquire as many genuine credits as possible to offset the mandatory courses so that he could freely choose more magic engineering courses in the next semester.
However, there were quite a few mandatory classes in the Magic Engineering Institute that Lanchi didn't need, and he was more interested in the innovative magic engineering courses offered by Professor Bolao.
For now, Lanchi didn't plan on revealing too much to Hepburn.
"Directly telling her that the Duke is most likely in the Krexi Empire and that there's still over a year left for the rescue might scare her."
Moreover, the source and credibility of this intelligence would be difficult to explain.
Lanchi worried that Hepburn might not yet understand the current situation in the Krexi Empire, and because of her eagerness to rescue her father, she might rush off to the vampire headquarters prematurely.
Every vampire marquis was an Eighth-rank, and at the same rank, they completely overwhelmed powerful individuals of other races. It was even possible that a vampire duke or prince had already unsealed their powers.
This was definitely not a map they could afford to tamper with at the moment.
However, they did have a way to deal with the vampires.
As long as they waited for the Shadow World to cool down, strengthened themselves, and found a way to counter the vampires from the historical records of the Blood Moon Calamity, they would have a much better chance of success when they ventured into the Krexi Empire.
Perhaps they wouldn't even need to reach the final step of the Blood Moon Calamity before setting off.
After all, Lanchi himself possessed a vast amount of map intelligence about the vampire lair!
Lanchi was confident that he might be the only person in the world capable of rescuing Duke Migaya.
This would also be a shortcut to resolving the Wilford Incident once and for all!
Lanchi's sole life goal was to strive for two years and then retire! And Duke Migaya Alan was indeed the super big break he was looking for.
By then, as the duke's benefactor, he would be financially free and no longer bound by academic pursuits! To have both wealth and power would be a dream come true!
The only thing that Lanchi found regrettable was that even he couldn't think of a bargaining chip that could convince the great demon, Talia, to join them on their future journey to the Krexi Empire.
She was a bodyguard, not a fighter, and her role was solely to protect Lanchi from assassins, not to stop him from walking into obvious danger.
Even if Talia and Hepburn were both demons, there was no such thing as a demon-friendly agreement that would compel Talia to help Hepburn regardless of the risks.
He could only hope to obtain some bargaining chips in the future that would be enticing enough for Talia to consider a deal.
But before that...
Most of the next year or so would be spent waiting for the Shadow World to cool down.
During this waiting period, there was an important path to becoming stronger in the mortal world—
"Teacher Teresa, I have a question."
Lanchi, sitting in the back row, raised his hand high.
The purpose of this class was to encourage interaction and discussion with the teacher.
"Lanchi, please go ahead."
Teresa's expression was slightly surprised, as she hadn't expected Lanchi to be so proactive in class.
She had heard from other teachers at the Sage's College that Lanchi's attendance in class was more like a companion.
He always looked sickly, and when asked a question, he often professed ignorance. Yet, he never missed a class without a valid reason, and he never dozed off or lost focus during lessons.
He was the kind of student whose attitude was truly touching.
Teresa couldn't help but wonder why Lanchi only seemed to give her this level of respect.
"Who are the current possessors of the Primordial Tablets of Spirit, Healing, and Seal?" Lanchi asked, his expression serious as he voiced his concern.
The timeline in this world differed from the one he knew from the main story.
As such, the holders of these artifacts might vary.
Furthermore, since the functions of the Primordial Tablets had not been implemented in the company's game, he only had partial information about their possessors.
But the beauty of this school was that you could ask the teachers anything, and they would share all the information they knew!
(End of Chapter)
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