Chapter 369: Lanchi's Plan for Expanding His Faculty
Chapter 369: Lanchi's Plan for Expanding His Faculty
"So, Son of God, what are your plans now?"
Sigrid moved a little closer to Lanchi on the sofa and asked, resting her hand on the sofa cushion.
With the loss of Chloris' assistance and the uncertainty of whether she was a friend or foe, the Son of God's plans would likely undergo significant changes.
However, the more profound and interrelated the sudden changes were, the closer they were to exposing the enemy lurking in the shadows. Their efforts were not in vain.
At this moment, Sigrid could clearly sense that some hidden manipulator was orchestrating unknown schemes against the Protoss Empire.
If she hadn't met Lanchi, she might have also become one of their pawns. By the time everything exploded, she would likely have been a loser, defeated by circumstances she didn't fully understand—a thought that filled her with anger.
Not only Aske Sans, but that black-robed figure would also be her mortal enemy from now on.
"What about Associate Professor Xido? Is he doing well?"
Lanchi rested his chin on his hand thoughtfully and turned to Gloria with a question.
Associate Professor Xido, whom he had first met in the History Department of the Protoss Royal Magic Academy, was also the one who had connected him with Miss Chloris.
Chloris seemed to trust Xido deeply, and he was one of the few who knew about the disappearance of Duke Morotian.
If there were any hidden developments regarding Berenhald, Associate Professor Xido would most likely be in the know.
However, Gloria shook her head.
"Associate Professor Xido disappeared before Miss Chloris was arrested, probably even a week earlier."
She said, biting her lip.
Associate Professor Xido was a mysterious person who often took academic research leaves and would be gone for months at a time.
Lanchi nodded, unsurprised by this outcome.
Given how deeply entangled Xido and Chloris were, it was unlikely that Xido would escape unscathed now that Chloris was in trouble.
After a moment of thought, Lanchi, as if he had already made up his mind about the next course of action, turned to Sigrid by his side.
"Xide, it's best if you stay at the school for now and don't leave. It's better to stay at Gloria's place. I'll also restrict the movement of outsiders and keep them away from the residential area of the academy."
Lanchi instructed Sigrid.
"No problem."
Sigrid nodded.
There was a lot of chaos in the imperial capital, Helrom, and once she left the ancient protective barrier around the school, anyone could target her for the curse seal's power.
Fortunately, it was unlikely that anyone would think that Sigrid, the heir of the Tyrant Church, would be disguised as a student hiding in the Protoss Royal Magic Academy.
"By the way, Xide, do you think that black-robed man used his full strength when he fought you?"
Lanchi asked Sigrid as if he had one last doubt.
"He clearly wanted to kill me, but I personally felt that he relied too much on the black chains and the abyssal insects, which were bizarre and powerful abilities... A person with such immense magical power should have mastered many other spells as well, yet I didn't see him use any."
Sigrid recalled, her words slow but confident.
No matter how the black chains changed to counter every attack, she always felt that the black-robed man knew more than what he had displayed.
"What you're saying is... you think Xido is that black-robed man?"
She suddenly looked up at Lanchi.
There was something strange. She had never seen this Associate Professor Xido at the school, and it was only through Lanchi and Gloria's conversations that she realized how prominent this history professor was.
"..."
Lanchi shook his head, his expression uncertain as well.
He and Xido got along well, and he even considered Xido his first friend after arriving at the Protoss Royal Magic Academy.
At the very least, the fact that Xido harbored no ill will towards Zestila gave Lanchi a favorable impression of him.
Previously, Lanchi had spent quite some time with Xido at the school, and he had also witnessed the black-robed man on the battlefield in Bandra City in the Northern Border Province.
The eerie feeling he got from the black-robed man didn't quite match Xido's demeanor.
Now, there were more and more people operating in the shadows, their identities and powers unknown, and the empire's situation was rapidly approaching a critical point where the mysteries would be unveiled. It felt like a grand melee was about to unfold.
Multiple factions might have their own hidden agendas, and their northern journey seemed to have set off a chain reaction, disrupting the plans of every involved party.
"Our only obvious enemy right now is Aske Sans, so we can't go wrong in dealing with him. As for the rest, we can only make thorough preparations and respond to the situation as it unfolds."
Lanchi said to Sigrid with a sense of responsibility.
They were the ones operating in the open, but there were also advantages to being in the light. Both he and Sigrid preferred to handle matters straightforwardly.
The two months of work and social practice after arriving on the northern continent had taught him one thing.
Justice and righteousness often came too little or too late, allowing lawless rogues to run rampant.
Unlike the good-for-nothing freeloaders, Lanchi had always possessed a strong sense of self-awareness, even back on the Southern Continent.
Now, he understood that the game the Protoss Empire played was all about manipulating people, and their Bahamut branch was the best at it.
This didn't conflict with his identities as a philosopher, educator, thinker, and doer. In the current version of the Protoss Empire, it was the most efficient way to uphold justice!
As long as they could get rid of the scum from the Xiemie branch, the Protoss Empire would surely prosper and enjoy lasting peace.
This was his grandest ideal and goal!
Seeing that Lanchi remained as passionate and enthusiastic as ever, Sigrid didn't know if she should pour cold water on his enthusiasm and tell him the reality of the situation.
"But I can't beat Aske Sans," she said, her eyes dimming.
Aske Sans was supposed to be her opponent, while the Son of God should have been responsible for other preparations. Now, not only was she unable to help him, but she had also become a burden.
Even with the Son of God's connection to Rocky McCassy's influence, their Bahamut branch lacked a true force that possessed the highest level of deterrence.
Even if they had a chance to win the election for cardinal, it would be meaningless if her true condition was exposed.
The Empire didn't need a paper tiger as a partner; military might was the foundation of all negotiations.
"Just break your seal," Lanchi said as he gazed at her, as if telling her that her father couldn't afford to be dejected.
"To break the seal, I need to find a ninth-rank seal master or kill the caster..." Sigrid's voice softened, and she avoided meeting Lanchi's gaze, a rare display of weakness from her.
Finding a ninth-rank seal master stronger than Aske Sans was impossible in this era. The only solution was to enter the Shadow World and gamble on finding a friendly ninth-rank expert skilled in seal arts to help her forcibly break the seal. However, in her current state, if she entered the eighth-rank Shadow World and had a bad start, it would be a sure path to death, without even a chance to gamble. It was almost no different from suicide.
It was a vicious cycle. She couldn't defeat Aske Sans without breaking the seal.
But without breaking the seal, she couldn't possibly defeat Aske Sans, even with the Son of God's help.
"Then kill Aske Sans," Lanchi said as he stood up and glanced at the clock. He was a man of his word.
It was time for him to transform back into Rocky McCassy and head to the Helrom Broadcasting Corporation.
"..." Gloria felt a chill run down her spine. This was the first time she had heard someone speak so casually about killing a cardinal of the Xiemie branch.
Even Sigrid had failed to defeat Aske Sans multiple times in the past, let alone capture and kill him.
Yet, to the Son of God, it seemed like a goal that had already been decided.
He truly seemed intent on eradicating Aske Sans as an evil force, as if driven by some unknown great cause.
"How do you plan to kill him? Only an eighth-rank can defeat another eighth-rank," Sigrid said, her eyes fixed on the figure with brown hair and green eyes, her expression wavering. She didn't want the Son of God to do anything reckless.
Aske Sans would regain most of his strength in a week.
If there was a chance to win over the eighth-rank powerhouses of the Empire, either those loyal to the Empire or those with hidden motives, the three cardinal bishops would have tried already.
Moreover, a cardinal bishop was no ordinary eighth-rank powerhouse.
It was unlikely that these powerful figures in the Empire would risk everything to oppose Aske Sans, the pinnacle of eighth-rank powerhouses. They might even turn against Sigrid for her Original Stone Tablet.
Once they discovered her true condition and whereabouts, Sigrid would be in the most danger.
"We are a diverse school, and I've been considering bringing in three orthodox external teachers. However, due to the current situation in the Protoss Empire, I initially wanted to change the status quo before introducing new faculty. Now, it seems that I can only borrow their help first," Lanchi said as he straightened his collar and turned back with a smile, his ambition burning brightly as he walked towards the door and waved goodbye.
"..." Sigrid was perplexed.
What kind of external teachers could take on Aske Sans?
Even if the Son of God planned to seek help from the Southern Continent, aside from the difficulty in convincing the strong individuals there to get involved, there simply wasn't enough time for him to make the trip.
Within a week, the number of powerful individuals they could find in the Protoss Empire was limited, and none of them were viable options.
"Wait," Sigrid suddenly paused, a realization dawning on her.
"You're not talking about those three great demons imprisoned at the bottom of the Helrom Prison, are you?"
When she looked up and saw the righteous look on Lanchi's face, she understood what he was planning.
This guy must be crazy!
He actually wanted to deal with those three ancient great demons!
(End of Chapter)
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