Chapter 43: Lanchi's Immediate Departure
Chapter 43: Lanchi's Immediate Departure
The sounds of chatting, flipping books, and the gentle scraping of chairs created a subtle harmony. Though a little noisy, these sounds brought comfort as they painted a picture of vibrant life.
In the back of this classroom, Hubertian remained silent. Conflicting emotions began to weave within her.
Her gaze alternated between the teacher's desk and the exit, her fingers gently pinching the pages of her book as her mind wavered.
"Lanchi, usually one needs to make various preparations before challenging the Shadow World." Hubertian finally calmed herself and spoke softly, "Of course, one also needs to consider if their teammates are suitable."
And to practice more, making sure that their teammates are trustworthy...
In any case, an immediate departure seemed too abrupt and impulsive...
"Why don't we go in a few days? Please think about it some more." Hubertian's voice grew increasingly dejected.
Perhaps by tomorrow, Lanchi would learn of her demon lineage from Modan or someone else.
From then on, he would see her true self.
And then...
He could back out of their agreement and make a better decision.
That might be a better outcome for Lanchi.
Lanchi looked at Hubertian, who was not only hesitant but also seemed to be having second thoughts. It seemed like he could read her mind.
Her answer was—
She needed a more resolute teammate to help her make up her mind.
"Hubertian, sometimes what seems like prudent planning can lead to indefinite procrastination and eventual abandonment." Lanchi smiled, and with a plan to skip class legally, all traces of fatigue vanished, and his voice brimmed with vitality, "If we don't leave now, we may never set sail! So trust me, let's go."
Lanchi's voice was clear and resonant as he stood up and looked at Hubertian.
He seemed eager to take her on a magical journey.
At that moment, the sky, just before it turned to sunset, gradually took on a pale pink hue, like the dawn's color.
The floor-to-ceiling windows of the classroom were like a calm sea, reflecting their figures.
Lanchi's words were like a small boat, sailing through the stormy sea of her heart and echoing again and again.
Hubertian gazed into Lanchi's clear and earnest emerald eyes, and she could no longer hide the genuine excitement in her eyes.
It seemed like she had finally made up her mind.
"Let's go." Accompanying her crisp and determined words, Hubertian also stood up and headed for the classroom exit with Lanchi.
...
With the departure of the two, the originally noisy classroom fell silent as if a stone had been dropped into a pond, creating ripples of silence.
All eyes were fixed on the two students who had resolutely fled just as class was about to begin, until they disappeared from view.
The atmosphere buzzed with curiosity and surprise, and the room erupted with chatter once more! The whole classroom was abuzz with discussion!
"Where did they go?"
"Did they skip class for a date?"
Some students gossiped intently, while others gathered in groups, eagerly discussing the matter with excited gleams in their eyes.
Even some students who had been quietly reading put down their books and joined the lively circles of discussion.
"I just heard that they plan to take on the Shadow World..."
A student still couldn't quite believe it and muttered, causing the surrounding area to fall silent.
Drawing quite a lot of attention.
"No way? They went to challenge the Shadow World on the first day of school? You must have misheard. They're obviously just using it as an excuse to go on a date."
"I'm telling you, they definitely said they were going to take on the Shadow World."
"Just the two of them?"
"Just the two of them."
"Huh????"
In an instant, the atmosphere in the classroom became tense.
All eyes were fixed on the students who confirmed Lanchi and Hubertian's conversation.
Then, chaotic noises immediately filled the classroom.
In the history of the Eckolite Academy, there had hardly ever been a case of two first-year students forming a team to challenge a real Shadow World on the first day of school!
Most of the freshmen didn't even have their licenses yet.
Even the super rookies who obtained the Iron-level Challenger License upon enrollment would usually make their debut with upperclassmen.
Because this wasn't a race or some kind of achievement, it was a life-and-death challenge that put your life and soul on the line!
"If, I mean, if they really passed the third round of the exam purely based on their abilities and not due to luck as rumored, then will the two of them truly be able to handle a real second-tier Shadow World without any experience?"
"Hard to say. There are very dangerous ones in the second-tier Shadow Worlds, and there might also be safer third-tier ones. It all depends on luck."
"Some Shadow Worlds correspond to timelines and historical scenarios that are inherently very dangerous. When encountering such Shadow Worlds, even if the challenger's tier is higher than that of the Shadow World, casualties often occur."
As the students discussed, Vice President Ron walked into the classroom carrying a thick ancient book.
Today's last class, "Magic Detection and Shielding," was to be taught by him, the vice president.
After placing the book on the teacher's desk, Vice President Ron began to look around the classroom.
He felt that the atmosphere in the classroom was too lively.
These freshmen were like they were celebrating a festival, still unable to stop discussing some topic even at this moment.
Soon, the freshmen in the classroom gradually quieted down and focused their attention on the vice president.
But it was at this moment that Vice President Ron furrowed his brows, looking perplexed.
Why did these students seem like they wanted to say something but were hesitating whether it was appropriate to speak up?
"What's going on?"
Vice President Ron asked, looking at the students sitting in the front row.
"......Two people went to challenge the Shadow World."
The student stuttered in response to Ron's intense gaze.
Ron scanned the room and although he didn't need to ask who the two students were, he already knew the answer.
Because Lanchi and Hubertian, the students he had been keeping an eye on, were nowhere to be seen in the classroom.
Then, Ron pinched the bridge of his nose, his expression becoming complex.
Although none of the students knew about their performance and cooperation in the third round of the assessment, he did.
If it had been other students who went to challenge a real Shadow World on their first day, Ron would have been extremely anxious by now and might have even called for an emergency meeting.
But if it was Lanchi and Hubertian, the nature of the problem changed somewhat...
(End of Chapter)
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