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Chapter 30: Lanchi's Human Credentials Are Coveted
Chapter 30: Lanchi's Human Credentials Are Coveted
On the vast Elven Plains, Lanchi gazed into the distance at Ferret, who lay unmoving on the ground, and muttered with concern, "I thought the artificial shadow world wouldn't be dangerous?"
It seemed he had used too much force.
According to Lanchi's plan, the more opportunities Shubellyan created for Ferret to build up his anger, the higher their chances of victory would be.
However, Lanchi had never attempted such a strategy before.
He was unsure how angry Ferret needed to become before he could use 'Great Loving Poet' to instantly deflate his rage.
So, Lanchi had merely requested that Shubellyan try to stall for time.
That way, they would be on the safer side.
He hadn't expected the power of 'Great Loving Poet' to be so terrifying.
[Examiner Ferret has sustained severe cardiovascular damage beyond the protection program of the artificial shadow world. Emergency transfer measures will be taken immediately...]
Along with the sudden appearance of the notification in the sky above the shadow world, Ferret's body was transported away from the ground below.
At the same time, in the exam room, Teacher Teresa, who was in charge of dispatch, anxiously paced, clutching her hands.
After observing Ferret's condition, she immediately contacted the medical team at the Alchemy Institute, who were rushing to the exam site with a stretcher.
Most healing spells tended to be surgical in nature.
There were advanced spells that could cure non-complex internal injuries.
But when it came to a stroke, she truly felt helpless.
Specialized doctors were needed to perform surgery and save Ferret's life.
"Lanchi... I was worried that Ferret would give you a hard time..." Teresa mumbled, her hands covering her face in despair.
It seemed she had worried about the wrong person.
She didn't know how to evaluate that boy anymore, the one who had honestly confessed to her during enrollment that he was a white magician.
Just thinking about Lanchi possibly joining the Healer's Faculty at the Sage's Institute, or even the Sage's Institute itself, made Teresa feel like the school's reputation was doomed.
Lanchi might single-handedly change the perception of the term "healing magician."
He would be a bold and colorful figure even in the entire history of healing magicians.
...
The conference room of the Sage's Institute was neat and solemn, with long tables arranged around a large circular magic screen in the center.
The crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, along with the meticulously polished details and neutral tones of the walls, made the entire space bright and comfortable.
But at this moment.
The conference room was filled with chaotic discussions.
"We just received the latest news from the exam site. Ferret suffered a stroke because of Lanchi."
"His set of magic cards is truly raw!"
"Once he gets to you, you're done. He'll make you lose control of yourself in an instant."
"But if you were in Ferret's position, who could guarantee that you wouldn't be driven to anger?"
"..."
Everyone understood the logic.
But even now, knowing that Lanchi's strategy to enrage his opponents was premeditated, no one could be sure that they wouldn't lose control if they faced him...
Lanchi even had a mysterious first-tier magic card that he hadn't used yet.
Who knew if it was an even more devious card that played with your mindset! And who knew what other torturous methods Lanchi would come up with in the future!
"When facing him as an opponent, you either kill him directly, or even if you or your teammates are held back by him, you must maintain inner stability before taking him out," commented Vice President Ron, reviewing the assessment.
With the 'Great Loving Poet' card as Lanchi's core ace, going up against him meant that any emotion other than "anger," including "surprise," "sorrow," and "joy," could be equally fatal.
And clearly, Lanchi was adept at manipulating his enemies' minds, driving them into extreme emotions from which they couldn't escape.
"This type of tactic that plays with the enemy's psyche is usually only employed by the most evil of demons during the Demon Tribe's holy war of extermination."
As the teachers witnessed the playback of the decisive moment on the magic screen, one of them couldn't help but exclaim in awe.
"Perhaps we should investigate his background further."
Another teacher suggested, concerned.
Vice President Ron shook his head, disagreeing. "There's no need to do something that disrespects the student. His race was verified during enrollment."
"The fact that Lanchi uses this card regardless of friend or foe shows that even demons wouldn't dare use it recklessly. Their desires are also their weakness, and amplifying them would be akin to self-destruction."
"Unless the user possesses a heart as calm as a still mirror, they would be unaffected."
Vice President Ron sighed, acknowledging the enigma that was Lanchi.
It was evident that Lanchi possessed an impenetrable mindset, an optimism, and composure unlike any they had seen before.
The teachers could only nod in resignation, knowing that despite their inability to define Lanchi's strength at merely the second tier, they would prefer to avoid facing a matured Lanchi in battle.
His lower limit was negligible, but his upper limit was terrifyingly high.
For instance, in this exam, with the increased difficulty, not only had Lanchi and Shubellyan passed, but they had also achieved the special condition of defeating the examiner, guaranteeing them exceptionally high scores.
Vice President Ron was aware that Shubellyan, Lanchi's temporary teammate for this exam, was not the most compatible partner for him.
If Lanchi were to find a teammate with perfect synergy, the consequences would be unimaginable...
With this thought, Vice President Ron removed his glasses and began flipping through the enrollment forms from the Knight's Faculty.
When he reached a particular page, he sucked in a breath, astonished.
"It seems our school has admitted a pair of hidden dragons and crouching tigers this year..."
...
In the Phantom Canyon, Lanchi heaved a sigh of relief as he received the notification of his exam completion.
It seemed he hadn't damaged the artificial shadow world terminal after all.
However, this terminal did have significant loopholes; what did they mean by 'no life-threatening danger'? He had just proven that wrong.
The professors at the Magic Engineering Institute would surely thank this newcomer from the Sage's Institute for helping them identify and fix a security flaw.
"I'll head out first," Lanchi said, waving goodbye to Shubellyan from a distance.
Unlike the unscathed Lanchi, Shubellyan was exhausted and injured, so she bid him farewell and exited the artificial shadow world to recover.
Lanchi nodded towards the direction Shubellyan had disappeared in, then turned his attention to the epic-level summon—the 'Great Loving Poet'.
The reason he couldn't exit the artificial shadow world directly was that he had to recall all his magic cards before passing through the void gate.
Seeing the little demon summon that resembled Talia so closely, Lanchi couldn't help but shake his head and smile.
When he and Talia had collaborated on the 'Poem of Pity' card, he had been the one to illustrate it, and naturally, he had used his most proficient method—
Directly copying Talia's appearance for the summon's image!
Moreover, since Talia was the primary card maker for this summon, and their bond was exceptionally deep, the resemblance served to enhance the card's power in an inexplicably perfect way.
Even though Talia had been both shocked and furious about it afterward, she had forced herself to endure it for the sake of this soon-to-be-legendary creation and the hefty card-making fee Lanchi had promised her.
(End of Chapter)
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