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Chapter 187: Lanchi Is Also in Good Spirits Today
Chapter 187: Lanchi Is Also in Good Spirits Today
In the heptagonal atrium, sunlight streamed through the transparent oculus, casting a silky soft glow that intertwined with subtle shadows, and the darkening sky beyond the windows only heightened the anticipation of hearing thunder at any moment.
Lanchi strolled confidently along the familiar path to the atrium, still cradling the little black cat.
Indoor greenery flourished on either side, with artistic decor and subtle reliefs that seamlessly blended with the surroundings, adding a touch of cultural elegance to the serene top floor of the building.
Although Lanchi was only a first-year student, he had been to this place several times. To enter the Artificial Shadow World, one had to come to the seventh floor of the Learning and Education Building in the Ikelite Academy, where the terminal for activating the Artificial Shadow World was located.
The outdoors may have been gloomy, but as Lanchi stepped into the atrium, the lighting brightened, creating an even more comfortable ambiance.
"Lanchi, you are truly a kind-hearted person!"
The Cat Boss purred and rolled over in Lanchi's hand, looking exceptionally content.
Not only was it lively at Ikelite Academy, but it also got to witness its favorite type of story—matchmaking! If Lanchi could win his bet with Adams fairly through his own abilities, he would successfully create an excellent dating opportunity for Loren and Julianne! For his observations thus far, the Cat Boss would give him a perfect score.
The Cat Boss was becoming more and more satisfied with Lanchi and felt that he and Tata made a perfect match.
The icy intelligent big sister and the gentle, wise, and handsome youth—oh meow, it couldn't wait to see the sparks fly between them.
Just thinking about it made the little black cat want to curl up into a ball of feline bliss.
"That's right, there's no one more compassionate than me," Lanchi boasted, holding out his hand for a high-five with the cat.
While he usually didn't seek recognition or rewards for his good deeds, hearing praise still made his heart warm and fuzzy, and it motivated him to continue spreading kindness and doing good deeds.
Today, he had to put on a good show for the Cat Boss.
Navigating past the marble balustrade, he entered the preparation area for the Artificial Shadow World, and immediately, numerous gazes converged on him.
The most conspicuous figure was Teacher Teresa, holding a tablet-like magical instrument and guiding the process in front of the Artificial Shadow World activation terminal.
The upperclassmen who had been in the conference room on the top floor of the Sage's College main building were now all gathered in the atrium, waiting.
Soon, the magical giant screen in the atrium would display the scenes from within the Shadow World.
Teacher Teresa had also been in charge during Lanchi's entrance exam.
Now, standing before Lanchi once again, she no longer wore a gentle smile but instead looked tense and grave.
Behind her, on the magical apparatus, the eye-catching sign that said 【Strictly Prohibited: Forced Restart】, which had been added in a prominent position, remained untouched.
And Teacher Ferrat, who had been carried away on a stretcher during the third round of the exam—that memory was still vivid in Teacher Teresa's mind.
"Lanchi, are you sure you can beat Adams?" Teacher Teresa asked anxiously.
Regardless, she hoped that Lanchi would emerge victorious.
"I'll do my best, don't worry," Lanchi assured her with a nod.
"..."
Hearing his response, Teacher Teresa felt somewhat relieved.
However, every time she saw Lanchi facing danger or a difficult situation, she, like the other teachers, had no idea how he would pull off a win.
But after witnessing his exploits over time, they had developed a sense of premonition.
As long as Lanchi exuded this calm and collected demeanor, it meant he had a plan, otherwise, he wouldn't have made such a bold bet.
But what if he lost?
Teacher Teresa really couldn't imagine how Lanchi would convince Loren to apologize.
If Loren could handle his own love life, he would have long ago gone to Julianne and cleared the air between them.
When it came to matters of the heart, Loren's situation was similar to Lanchi's music classroom—a vicious cycle, inescapable and ever-present, and one more glance would set off an explosion.
They didn't have to wait long.
From the direction of the atrium's main entrance, Adams arrived as promised.
As the light shone down, Adam's figure appeared like a brand-new blade, slicing through the enclosed space.
He no longer restrained his powerful aura.
He strode towards Lanchi, his steps steady and powerful.
"Lanchi, are you ready?"
Adam's voice echoed throughout the space, his eyes sharp as he fixed his gaze on Lanchi, as if his sole purpose for being there was to ensure Lanchi's defeat and total submission!
"Mhm, let's begin."
Lanchi nodded, turning towards the Artificial Shadow World activation terminal.
"Go for it, Lanchi! This is a duel where Loren's fate is at stake!"
"You're our hope to bring glory to Sage's College!"
Accompanying the cheers of the upperclassmen from Sage's College.
There wasn't much time for exchange.
Following the standard procedure.
Lanchi and Adams were soon led by Teresa to the Gate of Void.
"You may begin."
Teresa's voice was tense as she nervously opened the terminal with the secret key.
The Gate of Void appeared before them at the Artificial Shadow World activation terminal, displaying a countdown.
The challenger had to enter before the preparation time ran out.
Being seasoned challengers, Lanchi and Adams needed no further explanation and stepped through the Gate of Void without hesitation.
The heptagonal atrium fell into an eerie silence, as if all sound had been suddenly cut off.
Everyone's gaze was fixed on the magical screen.
The screen flickered with dazzling light, opening up a spatial tunnel-like dimension that soon plunged into darkness.
When it lit up again, it began live-streaming the battle between Lanchi and Adams in the Shadow World!
At the same time, on Gera Memorial Square.
A light rain had started to fall, and many students stood on the steps, wearing raincoats and holding umbrellas, watching the match.
The outdoor giant screen displayed a prison cell scene.
And there, in the cell, stood Lanchi.
"I always felt Lanchi suited the Pure Prison style."
"You know, if it weren't for the fact that Principal Lan is wearing handcuffs, I wouldn't be able to tell if he's a prisoner or the warden."
Even in his prison garb, Lanchi exuded a gentle and calm demeanor.
However.
On the fringes of the square, a student from the Yaloran Royal College saw something entirely different.
"......???"
In the principal's office of the Demon Academy, which had left her traumatized, there was a Radiant Demon with an identical appearance.
But looks weren't the most important thing.
It was that aura, that faint smile, that even in human guise, she would never mistake! The moment the Radiant Demon appeared on the outdoor giant screen, their gazes met across dimensions, and the air around her seemed to chill.
Her nearly short-circuited brain finally resumed functioning, and she looked around wildly, like a drowning person searching for a lifeline.
But for some reason, her brother, who had been by her side just a moment ago, had vanished without a trace.
"What's wrong?"
Her classmates from the Yaloran Royal College noticed her odd behavior and began to call out to her in concern.
She wanted to speak, to shout for help, but she couldn't control her vocal cords. Her vision started to spin, and the noises around her became a confusing hum, with occasional mentions of the "principal" by Ikelite Academy students piercing through.
Wherever she looked, on the various screens around the campus, the image of the Radiant Demon surrounded her like a kaleidoscope.
Was this a dream?
Or reality?
Why was the Radiant Demon from her nightmares appearing in the real world?
And where had her only source of support, her brother, who had always been by her side at the Inferno Corridor College, gone?
As thunder rumbled in the sky, her legs gave way, and she fainted on the steps of Gera Memorial Square!
(End of Chapter)
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