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Chapter 106: Lanchi's Provocation Knows No Bounds
Chapter 106: Lanchi's Provocation Knows No Bounds
In the spacious lecture hall, amidst the vibrant atmosphere of the seminar, Lanchi's question landed like a meteor crashing into a lake, startling everyone present.
For a moment, the classroom fell silent, as if the air had frozen solid. All eyes turned towards the back, focusing on Lanchi.
When Lanchi posed this question, most people understood his implication—
He wanted to obtain a tablet for himself as well.
Such arrogance was akin to declaring that "I will become the strongest in this world."
If uttered by an ordinary student, it would only invite laughter.
But Lanchi was different; he had the credentials to back up his bold claim.
To his peers at the Ekrity Academy, he was already akin to a little demon lord.
"..."
Even Teresa seemed slightly taken aback by the nature of Lanchi's question.
These three types of tablets were probably the best options for Lanchi to consider.
What surprised her was that while she could understand him being interested in the Mental and Healing tablets... this guy actually wanted to learn sealing as well??
And it wasn't just Teresa in the room; there were also students who had never witnessed Lanchi perform sealing techniques before. As this thought occurred to them, they felt an even deeper sense of trepidation towards this mysterious Lanchi.
"The Primal Tablet of the Mind used to be in the hands of the Demon Tribe during the Demon-Human War several decades ago, but it hasn't been seen in the world for many years since the war ended. It's likely still with some powerful demon in hiding." Teresa began to answer Lanchi's question with a hint of regret in her voice.
If Lanchi wanted to specialize in Mental magic, the chances of finding this tablet were slim.
No matter how strong a human was, their lifespan was limited to a few decades or a century at most. They couldn't possibly outlive demons who secluded themselves for hundreds of years.
"As for the Primal Tablet of Healing, it is with the Saintess of the Fate Goddess Church. If you wish to observe it, it would be best to have an introduction from Dean Lorren, which would make the communication smoother." Teresa continued in a calm tone.
Although it was a bit early for a third-tier student like Lanchi to consider a Primal Tablet, there was no harm in merely observing it. This was a tablet that suited him and was relatively easier to access.
However...
After saying this, Teresa paused.
Many students in the classroom held their breath, and the change in her expression made the freshmen feel tense.
Seeing the hint of apprehension and hatred on Teresa's face, it seemed that she wasn't unaware of the answer but rather hesitant to utter a certain "forbidden word," as if it were an ominous topic.
"The last tablet... is in the hands of Askecsun, the Cardinal of Obliteration, on the Northern Continent."
Cardinal Askecsun of Obliteration, a symbol of fear, despair, and torture. As one of the highest-ranking cardinals in the Resurrection Church, every sealing and cursing technique he mastered had once sown seeds of death across the world.
His sealing magic was silent but deadlier than any offensive spell. Within a few hours, he could turn a once-thriving metropolis into a silent hell, trapping both the strong and the weak in his seal with no escape. In his eyes, there was no room for compassion or humanity, only a morbid fascination with death and obliteration.
Because of Askecsun, sealing magic had gained a notorious reputation in the world. The Northern Continent's inhabitants feared the Cardinal of Obliteration, and his infamy had even reached the Southern Continent, despite the separation of the seas.
After speaking with a grave voice, Teresa looked at the students in the classroom with concern and added, "Consider the ten tablets of the Resurrection Church as non-existent. Never, under any circumstances, involve yourselves with them! Otherwise, it will bring disaster upon you and your families."
The atmosphere in the classroom turned oppressive and solemn. Teresa stood at the front, her voice solemn, clear, and resolute.
Each of the cardinals was a madman with the power to destroy nations. Inviting their wrath would bring unimaginable calamities.
"I understand, Teacher Teresa. Thank you." Lanchi nodded in gratitude.
The classroom fell silent, and then, like breaking the ice, a student raised their hand and asked, "Teacher, if the cardinals of the Resurrection Church possess the tablets, why doesn't the Pope have one?"
Logically, the Pope of the Resurrection Church should be the strongest ninth-tier, and it was unlikely that they didn't have a tablet.
Teresa, standing at the lectern, heaved a sigh of relief. Although the topic had veered towards the Resurrection Church, an organization she least wanted to discuss, the class's progress and educational value so far were positive.
It would also help the students clearly recognize the threat and harm posed by this heretical organization.
"While the existence of the Pope of the Resurrection Church is confirmed, they have always been shrouded in mystery. The Southern Continent's Kingdom Alliance Parliament and the Krexe Empire have barely managed to gather any substantial intelligence about the Pope. As for the Northern Continent, information is even more scarce..."
"As for whether the Pope has a tablet, it's possible that they possess one but have never used it. It's also possible that their system is so comprehensive and complex that they don't need to dedicate a fifth-tier slot to using a tablet. Or perhaps they simply haven't obtained the tablet that suits them the most..." Teresa patiently explained to the students, her voice warm and powerful, occasionally laced with a touch of humor that elicited laughter from the entire classroom.
Most of the students were attentively watching the lectern, fully engaged in this seminar class that was about to end.
...
The paths of Ekrity Academy, bathed in sunshine, exuded a sense of tranquility and harmony.
The alchemist garden beside the path was lush and vibrant, brimming with life as birds hopped from branch to branch, occasionally letting out melodious chirps that lifted the spirits of those who had just finished a two-hour lecture.
There were no other mandatory classes in the morning, but it was still over an hour until lunch.
Lanchi and Shubellyan were leisurely walking on the path towards the student council room in the old humanities building.
Their strides were relaxed and casual, and when they passed by a bustling drink shop, they paused for a moment to line up and buy three cups.
This drink shop, which was a recent favorite among freshmen, often saw many students holding one of their signature drinks after class.
It wasn't until they entered the shop that they discovered there were over thirty varieties of pure fruit, mixed fruit, and vegetable juices, as well as a week's worth of health combos.
The novel delights to be found everywhere made them sigh; it would indeed be a blessed thing if they could live a carefree life and enjoy the slow pace of Ekrity.
Indeed, the sweet, icy drinks were like a refreshing breeze on a hot summer day.
Shubellyan sipped her juice, glancing at Lanchi from time to time. She felt that he had been deep in thought ever since class ended, his furrowed brows yet to relax.
He seemed to be pondering something important.
"Lanchi, do you have another plan up your sleeve?"
Shubellyan finally asked, unable to contain her curiosity any longer.
Lanchi turned to look at Shubellyan at the question.
He nodded solemnly.
"Shubellyan, you know that we also have to choose a graduation thesis topic, right?"
Lanchi said slowly.
Students at Ekrity Academy usually decided on their graduation thesis topic by their second year and started working on it.
They could work on it individually or in groups, and many students would try to complete it during their vacations, or even apply for a longer semester break from the school if the topic was particularly challenging.
"Mm-hmm, do you already have an idea?"
Shubellyan nodded and then asked.
Some determined students might even decide on their thesis topic as early as their first year and then use their vacations to work on it. That way, they could not only arrange their second and third-year courses more flexibly but also earn more mandatory course credits if they completed a high-quality thesis.
Since Lanchi already had an idea and seemed to want to continue working with her, they could start working on the thesis during the upcoming winter break after this semester ended.
"We have the mandatory course 'Introduction to Magic Genealogy' and the elective 'Advanced Magic Genealogy' in the Sage College, and just like the Magic Engineering College, we have the graduation thesis topic 'Seeking Stone Tablet Holders' available to us."
Lanchi explained.
Lanchi was willing to work hard for the next two years for the sake of his retirement dream.
After the next Shadow World challenge, there would likely be another long gap before the third challenge, and he wanted to make use of that time.
"Are you thinking of seeking out the Saintess of the Fate Goddess Church or some other stone tablet holder from a non-allied nation?"
Shubellyan understood.
Lanchi had indeed mentioned that he knew a bit about magic item crafting, which explained why he had been so enthusiastic during this Magic Engineering course.
Aside from choosing to seek out the Saintess, which was a moderately difficult thesis topic.
Sometimes, successfully seeking out a distant and hard-to-reach powerful individual, such as a stone tablet holder from a non-allied nation, could also make for an excellent thesis.
Not only would it garner a higher evaluation and an extended vacation approved by the school, but it might also be showcased as an outstanding thesis across the Southern Continent School Alliance, bringing glory to Ekrity Academy and the Kingdom of Herton!
"No."
Lanchi smiled and shook his head, seemingly uninterested in the Saintess's stone tablet at all.
"Then who do you plan to seek out?"
Shubellyan asked, puzzled.
Lanchi replied, "Cardinal Askecsun of Obliteration."
Shubellyan nearly spat out her juice at his answer.
(End of Chapter)
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