My Otherworldly Game Mode Chapter 288: The Onslaught - Novel Cool

Chapter 288: The Onslaught

Chapter 288: The Onslaught

"Mr. Riko!"

"The forest, the forest is in turmoil again!"

In Lookout City, a man in a green robe rushed into the room, his face filled with panic.

This was an independent transcription room located next to the Town Hall, within the library.

It was also the base of operations for the Scholars of Life in Lookout City.

At this moment, there were three people in the transcription room, including Kang Qi, who stood at the edge of the scroll rack, gently shaking his head at the young man who had rushed in.

"Ithi, don't let your anxiety get the better of you."

"The commotion in the forest is so obvious that we can all see it."

In the transcription room, in addition to Kang Qi, there were two other Scholars of Life. One man sat at the desk, while the other woman walked to the window, her gaze fixed on the forest outside.

The towering plants surrounding Lookout City emitted dangerous sounds, causing the residents of the city to feel uneasy.

This situation undoubtedly posed a challenge to the plans of the Scholars of Life.

The female scholar turned to Kang Qi:

"I've read the records of Lookout City. Even in the worst years, the forest turmoil occurred no more than three times a year."

Kang Qi sent away the young messenger who had come to deliver the news and then replied solemnly:

"That's right."

"But now, in just one week, it's already happened three times."

At this moment, the man sitting at the desk interjected:

"I must remind you both—

To maintain the city's stability, we must station a sufficient workforce and also send people to investigate the cause of the matter."

The female scholar by the window understood his implication, and her tone turned sharp:

"Riko, the Black Mountain World is right next door, and it won't wait for us!"

"More and more merchants are gathering in the city, clearly preparing to form teams to develop that world. If we fall behind even a step, we'll lose a significant initiative!"

The Scholar of Life sitting at the desk remained firm:

"But we can't neglect the management of Lookout City either."

"The biodiversity in the Forest Courtyard is extremely rich, perfectly suited for our school's research requirements."

"..."

The Scholars of Life's expertise lies in the very essence of life.

The man at the desk brought up this reason, leaving Kang Qi and the female scholar by the window unable to refute.

The air in the transcription room went silent for a few seconds.

Then, the female scholar by the window let out a cold laugh:

"Let's talk about something else, then."

"The forest has been stable, but who knows when it might suddenly become an issue, especially when we're gathering our forces and preparing to explore a new world."

The woman's sharp gaze turned to the other two:

"Don't you find this a bit too coincidental?"

The Scholar of Life at the desk countered:

"But who do you think has the ability to disrupt the normal functioning of a world?"

—Cosev Wight.

This name simultaneously appeared in everyone's minds.

As one of the two Stage Seven powerhouses in the Forest Courtyard, with the organizer severely injured and recuperating, the Elder Wizard was undoubtedly the prime suspect.

Kang Qi shook his head in denial:

"Impossible. That's Cosevillet."

"He came for the Dragonbeast. Now that the matter is resolved, he has no reason to cause trouble with Volcano City at a time like this."

The female scholar by the window continued:

"What if his next destination is also Black Mountain?"

The man at the desk disagreed:

"Wizards follow the rule of 'Unity Balance.' They themselves uphold the natural development of the world; how could they disrupt things for such a reason?"

As the tension in the transcription room escalated, Kang Qi quickly suggested:

"Perhaps we can consider another idea."

"Under the premise of maintaining control over Lookout City, we can reduce the number of people sent to Black Mountain?"

The female scholar frowned:

"Kang Qi, exploring an unfamiliar world is a risky journey. Reducing the workforce is equivalent to neglecting the safety of the explorers."

Kang Qi shared his thoughts, "Strangers aren't absolute."

"Don't forget, there's a young man in Lookout City who came all the way from the Black Mountain World!"

The three of them were professional scholars stationed in Volcano City.

They were well-acquainted with each other.

The woman by the window immediately picked up on a detail from Kang Qi's words.

"Kang Qi, have you arranged for someone to contact him?"

Kang Qi nodded.

"Will left early this morning."

The female scholar didn't hesitate and started to leave the room, "Then the importance of this matter needs to be elevated. I'll go and take a look now."

Kang Qi followed her out.

But before they left the room, he turned back to look at the man sitting at the desk, "Riko, what about you?"

The man at the desk didn't join them, "Today's unusual activity in the forest, I'll prioritize handling the city's issues. You two go and check it out."

Kang Qi didn't say more and hurried after their companion.

The two scholars left the library and headed straight for the Northeast District. On their way, they exchanged their thoughts, with the female scholar asking first, "Kang Qi, you've met that young man before, what kind of person is he?"

- Dangerous.

Kang Qi wanted to use this word to describe Lindsey.

But he recalled Lindsey's third-stage ability description from the registration.

So he abandoned his instinctive judgment and, as a scholar, gave a rational response, "This lucky lad, to have the chance to witness the Dragon Beast's death, and to have come from the Black Mountain World, it's impossible for him to be even a little unlucky."

"Not that." The female scholar shook her head, "I'm asking about his personality."

Kang Qi didn't dare to make assumptions, "I've only met Lindsey once. To say I know him well is naturally impossible. But he's a young man, as long as he gets what he wants, there won't be a problem."

"What he wants..."

The woman carefully recalled her memories of Hidden Frontier and a life scholar there, and she connected the dots.

"I remember there's a life scholar in Hidden Frontier, and his teacher is... a grand scholar? Yes, Master Yang Ye! He joined an expedition and left long ago, with no records for nearly a hundred years..."

Kang Qi asked in a low voice, "Has Volcano City recorded Master Yang Ye's interruption?"

The female scholar nodded and then shook her head, "The records were interrupted, but the life seed's response in Volcano City is still there."

Kang Qi's expression became subtle, "I've seen the records, Lindsey opened a plant shop in the city."

The female scholar realized, "So he might be Finn's student, Master Yang Ye's disciple! But his skill is that of a game player, unrelated to life."

Kang Qi suggested, "He's still under 20 this year. There's still time to give up this power and return to the path of knowledge."

"A game player..." The female scholar frowned, "We can't let an excellent young man, especially one with such potential, joke about his future in such a profession."

Kang Qi proposed, "Hidden Frontier is isolated. With limited resources and knowledge, some helpless choices are possible."

"..."

The two life scholars continued their discussion as they hurried towards the Northeast District.

But when they arrived at their destination, their faces didn't show any smiles, instead, they grew somber.

At Lindsey's plant shop entrance, besides the apprentice Kang Qi sent earlier, there were several carriages parked, and a few merchants standing by.

(End of Chapter)

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