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Chapter 524: Lanchi and Hubertian's Return to School
Chapter 524: Lanchi and Hubertian's Return to School
The paths within the Ikelite Academy were especially tranquil in the morning, bathed in sunshine. In the distance, birds hopped from branch to branch in the Alchemist Garden, their melodious chirps filling the air.
"...'
After hurriedly fleeing from Boss Cat's restaurant, Lanchi and Hubertian walked towards the main building of the Magic Engineering Institute, both maintaining a tacit silence.
With the end of the semester approaching and assessment week looming, there were hardly any new lectures, and the campus felt less bustling with students coming and going. Returning to the familiar campus after a long absence, they felt as if the past six months had only been yesterday.
Finally, they reached a familiar landmark.
On the path from the Sage Institute to the Magic Engineering Institute, there was a cold-pressed juice bar with over thirty varieties of pure fruit, mixed fruit, and vegetable juices. Before leaving Ikelite, they often saw many students carrying a cup of juice from this shop after class.
What was once a new shop last year had now become a well-established one.
The two glanced at each other and paused for a moment, buying two cups of juice without having to queue.
Hubertian recalled how, after listening to Teacher Teresa's 'Common Sense of Magic Genealogy' class in the Learning and Education Building, they had walked along this path, drinking cold-pressed juice and chatting, eventually deciding to go to the Northern Continent to visit Askesan and set this graduation topic.
Unbelievably, they had actually accomplished it.
Time truly flies.
Returning to the peaceful Ikelite from the tumultuous Northern Continent, the pace of life seemed to slow down, with novel delights and dining experiences around every corner.
It would be incredibly blissful to live a carefree life at Ikelite, free from worries and pressures.
At this moment, she could empathize with Lanchi's desire for early retirement and the everyday life Tata had already embraced.
Hubertian sipped her juice through a straw, taking small mouthfuls, while occasionally glancing at Lanchi. She felt that he had been extremely awkward ever since they left Boss Cat's restaurant.
He was clearly aware of how bizarre their encounter with Tata had been.
As an observer, Hubertian didn't feel it was her place to bring it up first, so she decided that if Lanchi didn't say anything, she would pretend nothing had happened and continue accompanying him.
"We're about to embark on another journey into the Shadow World and then head to the Kres Empire," Lanchi said, gazing at the distant square building as they briefly crossed the treeless crossroads of the forest path.
At the heart of Ikelite Academy stood a massive structure, surrounded by the four major departments.
While the campus boasted a variety of innovative and classical buildings, each with its unique charm, they all paled in comparison to the central building that housed the void gate to the Shadow World.
Soon, they would once again dream of a history dating back tens of thousands of years.
"Yes," Hubertian sighed.
What once seemed out of reach was now within their grasp, as they had gained a glimmer of hope in just one short year of searching for Duke Migaya in the Kres Empire.
A year ago, when they first met, she was merely a Tier 3 Assassin, and Lanchi was a Tier 2 White Magician.
Now... she was relatively normal, having progressed quickly through the ranks, while Lanchi had mutated into the spiritual leader of the Protoss Empire.
"Phew..."
Lanchi finally exhaled in relief after finishing his juice.
"Hubertian, thank you for bringing me out."
Lanchi wore an expression of relief, grateful for their escape.
The icy sweetness was like a refreshing summer breeze, revitalizing him.
He felt his heart beat, and the lava-like heat in his chest spread throughout his body with his pulse.
He had never felt such a rush before.
Although he had paid a price that would leave unforgettable memories, he had undoubtedly experienced the ultimate thrill.
"It's nothing."
Hubertian shook her head.
She believed that Lanchi had learned his lesson this time.
After things had progressed to this extent, he probably wouldn't dare to attempt something like this again.
There was another moment of silence between them.
"By the way, what do you think of Tata?"
Hubertian asked tentatively.
Recalling Lanchi and Tata's conversation, she felt something was amiss.
Even though she knew they were both insane due to their obsession with the Great Poet, she couldn't shake the worry that if left uninterrupted, they might take their act too far and turn fiction into truth.
"My most revered master," Lanchi replied with a slight pause, a smile in his voice.
"Really?" Hubertian's voice was filled with disbelief.
"Well, perhaps a more accurate description would be a friend without regard for age?" Lanchi thought for a moment, refining his explanation.
"...” Hubertian was at a loss for words.
I underestimated you.
The quiet forest path sparkled like an emerald, its green stone surface patterned with infinite, non-repeating designs. Their leisurely strides always made their walks on this road last a long time.
"Lanchi, please don't provoke Tata anymore, okay? Listen to me." Hubertian pleaded, her palms gradually clenching into fists.
Whether Lanchi listened or not was one thing, but she felt it was important that she tried to advise him. Sometimes she thought she should be more assertive so that he would heed her words.
"Tata and I have always interacted like this..." Lanchi said softly.
"...” Hubertian wasn't sure if he was confused about whether he had provoked Tata or if he simply couldn't resist Tata's allure.
Seeing Lanchi's pitiful expression, her resolve softened.
Preventing him from interacting with Tata seemed more painful than killing him.
Though the outcome after their interactions might be even more painful than death.
But he just loved to play.
Hubertian realized that for Lanchi, interacting with Tata had become something of an addiction.
"If you continue like this, I won't be able to save you..." Hubertian's voice trailed off, losing conviction.
"No, no, no. You have to save me, my angel, Hubertian." Lanchi turned to look at her.
Hubertian was his greatest source of confidence.
"...” Seeing Lanchi like this, Hubertian bit her lip.
"Hubertian." Lanchi called her name again, his tone slightly more hesitant.
"I'll save you, don't worry. I'll protect you." After a moment of turmoil, Hubertian finally nodded in agreement.
Although she felt a twinge of regret after saying those words and had a foreboding sense of foreboding, she had no hold over him.
However, upon further reflection, she believed the situation wouldn't get out of hand. This time, Lanchi had only flipped the situation around because of Lanfu's revenge. Unless Tata deviated from the script, or she, Hubertian, had a lapse in judgment, or Lanchi accidentally consumed alcohol, or the woman from the Northern Continent inexplicably crossed the sea to interfere—all of which were low-probability events that could be disregarded, lest she fall into overthinking.
Hubertian nodded confidently.
(End of Chapter)
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