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Chapter 310: Lanchi Has Absolutely No Criminal Record
Chapter 310: Lanchi Has Absolutely No Criminal Record
"Did you really do all those things?"
Xide shook the snow off his boots and asked.
Usually, a person's first reaction, imagination, and inference are closely related to their personal experiences.
No matter how she looked at it, Xide couldn't believe that the burly men in the distance were intending to kidnap, traffick, or harvest the organs of the people in the snow.
"Absolutely not," Lanchi denied, shaking his head. However, seeing the disdainful look in Xide's eyes, he took out a 'No Criminal Record Certificate' issued by the Protoss Empire from his bag:
[After thorough investigation, the queried individual: Loki McKinsley, nationality/region: Protoss Empire/Southwestern Province/Lilong City, document name: Resident ID Card, no criminal record found.]
It was stamped with the official seal of the Helrom South Station Police Station in the Imperial Capital.
He proudly showed it to Xide, pointing to the content with a finger, letting it speak for itself.
"I think most normal people wouldn't go out of their way to get one of these," Xide commented objectively.
"I take pride in being a law-abiding citizen," Lanchi replied, putting away his certificate with an even more smug hum.
On the other side of the snowy field, in the distance.
The bandits, their attention drawn by the commotion in the snow-covered forest, stared at the two figures from afar. Ignoring their presence, they began to chat among themselves, their expressions turning rather peculiar.
"Boss, do you think they're looking down on us?"
"Heh, that Southern young master didn't seem to realize the seriousness of the situation when he first noticed us either."
The bandits glanced at the struggling young noble in their barrier, letting out a cold laugh. For the moment, they shifted their attention to the snowy forest.
Even from several dozen meters away, with the snow and wind howling, the bandits, with their enhanced vision spells, could see everything clearly.
"Not bad, another pretty boy. The girl's not bad either."
Their unrestrained voices carried on the cold wind towards the snowy forest.
However, upon hearing the bandits' comments.
"..."
Lanchi looked at Xide and smiled pitifully.
As if to say, "I'm more beautiful than you."
In truth, no matter how Xide disguised herself, she was still an exceptional beauty. Unfortunately, in the eyes of these peculiar bandits, she seemed rather ordinary.
"..."
Xide didn't hint at how Lanchi's smile would affect her affinity.
She simply tossed her luggage to Lanchi and, twisting her wrists, walked alone towards the bandits and the young man.
Thus, an intense battle ensued.
...
Looking at the corpses lying in the snow, Lanchi fell silent for a moment, then glanced at Xide.
"Is there something you want to say?" Xide asked.
"I'm afraid that if I say it, my affinity will drop again," Lanchi replied.
"The moment you said that, it already dropped," Xide said.
The young man, kneeling in the snow, stared at his rescuers in shock. Standing in the sun, their backlit silhouettes appeared dark yet dazzling.
From start to finish, he hadn't felt any tension from them.
It was as if they were merely sightseeing in the snowy landscape.
Although they seemed like good people, Xia felt a strange sense of dissonance from them—
Whether it was encountering the bandits or dealing with them, the two of them seemed devoid of any emotional reaction, standing there casually and chatting lightly.
Finally.
The green-eyed youth, as if noticing Xia Ya's daze as he remained on the ground, offered him a gentle smile.
"Can you stand?"
Lanshi extended a gloved hand towards Xia.
"Thank you."
The polite and gentle-looking Xia Ya grasped Lanshi's hand and allowed himself to be pulled up.
"I'm Rocky, and this is Xide. Do you know the way to Kingston City?" Lanshi asked, glancing at Xide as he addressed Xia.
Even Xia could understand the meaning behind Lanshi's glance.
Apparently, he had once again displeased the aloof, light-haired girl holding the map.
"We're from the Protoss Royal Magic Academy and are headed to the northern border to complete some research projects."
To ease Xia's fears after his terrifying encounter, Lanshi presented his identification from the Imperial Capital, Helrom, and Xide showed her student monthly pass.
They didn't mention their affiliation with the Extinction Branch of the Resurrected Church, as disclosing their religious identity could potentially influence how others perceived them.
Obviously, they had more prestigious identities to rely on.
Those from the Academy faction valued neutrality.
"The Protoss Royal Magic Academy... No wonder you're so formidable, Senior. I know the way to Kingston City. If we bypass that snowy forest and head forward for about ten more kilometers, we should arrive. I'm also on my way there and encountered the illegal organization in the snowfield."
Xia Ya regarded Lanshi and Xide with respect and immediately bowed to his rescuers.
Although he didn't know what dangerous research they were conducting in this chaotic and perilous northern region, Xia, who was skilled in identifying the authenticity of documents, could tell that their papers were genuine. If they were fake, they would surely be intercepted and arrested upon reaching Kingston City.
"That's great. May we travel together?" Lanshi asked amicably.
He was adept at asking for directions and never failed to show his gratitude to those who guided him.
"Of course!"
Upon hearing Lanshi's request, Xia Ya eagerly nodded, feeling as if he had found his saviors.
He had been worried about encountering more dangers on the road ahead.
These two young people exuded confidence and composure even in the northern wilderness, and they were likely among the top students in the Protoss Royal Magic Academy, perhaps even in the second or third year.
However, Xia Ya dared not probe further, fearing it would be impolite. He could only speculate whether they could be among the legendary top ten students...
But Miss Levin of the Kingston Viscount family would surely know more about that school.
She had visited the Imperial Capital, Helrom, last year and was acquainted with some of the upper-class noble students there.
Although there might be a delay in news due to the blockade in the north, if these two had already established a reputation in the Protoss Royal Magic Academy, the Miss might have heard of their names.
Of course, it was also possible that his own experience was too limited, and he was overthinking things.
After all, the top ten students of the Protoss Royal Magic Academy were often six-circle powerhouses—the empire's most outstanding young geniuses. Even in remote provinces, such strong individuals were rarely seen.
(End of Chapter)
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