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Chapter 32: Lanchi's High EQ Words
Chapter 32: Lanchi's High EQ Words
The glass curtain wall shimmered with light, and the mural in the atrium glowed with a soft radiance, enveloping the entire examination hall in a tranquil, shimmering space.
Returning to this fragrant indoor arena from the Eleven Great Plains of the Shadow World felt like a lifetime had passed, and Lanchi could only feel his body and mind relaxing.
Just as he contentedly shifted his gaze from the stretcher outside the examination room back to his only acquaintance, Xubrianna, he began to speak.
"Xiu..."
Lanchi, who had just opened his mouth to greet Xubrianna, suddenly froze.
Because at that moment, Lanchi realized that the atmosphere in the atrium seemed less than harmonious.
Originally, in Lanchi's expectation, everyone should be calmly discussing the exam, passing the time during this brief morning break, and finally sincerely blessing the next group of examinees who might become their classmates.
However, it was obvious that this was not the case.
In the center of the examination hall, Xubrianna seemed to be on the verge of a tense standoff with a similarly extraordinary light-golden-haired girl from the second group of examinees.
If it weren't for Lanchi's appearance, which attracted the attention of everyone present, Xubrianna and the noble young lady might have come to blows, disregarding the examination hall discipline.
They seemed to know each other, and this light golden-haired young lady, who was likely a noble, clearly harbored hostile intentions towards Xubrianna.
Although the other two examinees from the second group did not directly confront Xubrianna, the looks they gave her were unabashedly disdainful, as if they were looking at a plague god.
After today's super-multiplied exam, Lanchi could probably tell that his teammate, Xubrianna, was a big shot in the royal capital of Ikelite.
She was a human-shaped, self-propelled hatred attraction machine.
Even though she seemed like a nice person, why was she so universally despised? Lanchi scratched his head in confusion, unsure why the aristocratic circle in the royal capital was so fraught with animosity.
"Let's put friendship first, everyone..."
Lanchi tried to smooth things over as he began to speak.
Peace is precious, and he hoped that the students could get along harmoniously and joyfully.
Even Examiner Ferrat, who had been so angry at the start, was able to reconcile with Lanchi.
So, in the world of love, nothing is impossible.
"... "
After Lanchi appeared, Xubrianna no longer wanted to engage in meaningless competition.
She shook her head and shot a cold glance at the light golden-haired noble young lady.
"Your Highness Vivian, if you want a lesson in the arena after enrollment, I'll be waiting for you anytime."
With those words, Xubrianna turned and walked away, no longer paying attention to the noble girl opposite her.
Xubrianna headed towards the waiting area, where Lanchi was also located, to wait for Teacher Theresa to return and inform them of the post-exam matters.
It wasn't until Xubrianna approached Lanchi that he lowered his voice and exclaimed in surprise:
"My goodness, you're so fierce! Even daring to treat the princess so casually."
The light golden-haired girl, Vivian, who was addressed as "Your Highness," was undoubtedly the princess of the Heden Kingdom!
It seemed that Princess Vivian herself was also quite talented, as she was able to take the exam after their group.
That meant Xubrianna's family must also be quite powerful, to dare to confront the royalty so boldly. Just her audacity alone suggested that she definitely wasn't from a minor noble family.
As expected of the royal capital, you can't help but run into important people wherever you go.
It's really exciting.
"... "
Xubrianna didn't know how to respond to Lanchi's teasing.
You treat me, a duchess, with such casual attitude, and yet you know to show respect to the high nobility?
However, Xubrianna didn't dislike Lanchi's attitude.
The more people showed her respect when she was in a favorable position, the more she enjoyed turning hostile when she was down on her luck.
Lanchi's sincere and egalitarian attitude towards everyone, regardless of their status, was rare and appreciated by Xubrianna.
As they conversed briefly, Teacher Theresa still hadn't returned.
From a distance, Vivian, addressed as "Your Highness," stared at Xubrianna and Lanchi with a hint of resentment in her eyes.
"Lanchi Wilford, is it?" After a long while, Princess Vivian finally spoke, her tone carrying a hint of condescension. "I don't know how you managed to get past Ferrat Savenson, but it must have been because of you."
It was obvious that Xubrianna alone couldn't have passed the test given by Ferrat.
Vivian knew Xubrianna, whom she had grown up with, all too well.
She had expected Xubrianna to leave the Artificial Shadow World filled with resentment, but never imagined that it would be Examiner Ferrat who would be carried out.
So, it must have been that elegant young man with black hair and green eyes, rumored to have swiftly passed the 'Hidden Flame in Winter,' who had done something extraordinary once again.
"It wasn't the achievement of one person, but the result of teamwork." Lanchi humbly replied, bowing slightly to the princess.
Xubrianna, standing by his side, didn't deny it.
Although she knew Lanchi was being modest, she had no reason to reveal more.
"...I see." Vivian couldn't be too aggressive with Lanchi's attitude.
Lanchi's success in the second round could have been a combination of luck and performance, but to pass the third round of such difficulty indicated true strength.
If someone with such potential also possessed a calm and collected demeanor, they would be a formidable challenger in the Shadow World in the future, and there was no need to bully or offend a talented individual from their own country.
"I advise you to stay away from Miss Xubrianna Alan, Duchess. Don't let her beauty enchant you." Vivian glanced at Xubrianna and replied, clearly directing her words at Lanchi.
Lanchi tilted his head, confused, feeling that Vivian had misunderstood something.
Examiner Ferrat seemed to have had a similar misunderstanding.
In their eyes, was helping Xubrianna such an unimaginable act?
He was just trying to pass the exam.
But it didn't matter.
Lanchi felt that Vivian's attitude towards Xubrianna wasn't pure malevolence, like Ferrat's, but rather a complex mix of emotions.
"Your Highness Vivian, so in your eyes, Miss Xubrianna is a very beautiful person." Lanchi bowed again to Vivian and then smiled as he spoke.
At this, Xubrianna glanced at Lanchi, looking a bit uncomfortable, while Vivian's expression turned chaotic.
"No!" Vivian denied vehemently, her voice carrying a hint of agitation.
"There can be no reconciliation between us, so don't waste your time trying to smooth things over." Xubrianna also wanted to end this topic quickly and firmly stated her position.
Lanchi replied with an "Oh," as if he understood something.
"Your Highness Vivian, it seems that Miss Xubrianna hasn't even considered the possibility of reconciliation with you." Lanchi maintained his gentle smile, translating Xubrianna's words for her.
"No!!!" Xubrianna denied resolutely, a rare display of strong emotion from her.
Upon hearing this, Vivian, who had been slightly agitated, suddenly looked deflated, her lips pressed together as she averted her gaze.
Subsequently, Lanchi maintained his smile, seemingly waiting for one of the two women to continue and express their thoughts.
However, neither Xubrianna nor Vivian spoke further.
(End of Chapter)
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