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Chapter 652: Lanchi's Abilities are Self-Evident
Chapter 652: Lanchi's Abilities are Self-Evident
The walls of the old humanities building's experimental workshop were painted in a subdued dark gray. Professor Polaau sat upright behind his broad and antique desk, casually perusing the documents in his hand.
Talliah had already filled out her information form. Under age, she had written twenty-five. When Lanchi had sneaked a peek earlier, even without saying a word, she had felt an urge to strangle him.
That guy's gaze was like a camera lens, capturing her every emotion!
"No problem. You should be able to set off by the end of this week. Just take a couple of days to pack your luggage and plan your travel route."
Professor Polaau placed the documents into a cabinet as he spoke.
"Professor, the two of us are going to be examiners and assistants for the Southern Continent Card Maker Association's commissioning exam, and our main purpose is also to procure high-level materials for card making. Are you sure it's appropriate to call it a vacation?"
Lanchi questioned.
"I wasn't talking about you. I was referring to your friend and his less-than-cohesive card-making partner."
Professor Polaau glanced up, his eyes drifting towards Lanchi as he replied nonchalantly.
"..."
Once again, Lanchi and Talliah fell silent.
At this moment, Talliah felt like she didn't want to stay in the laboratory with Lanchi anymore. Professor Polaau always managed to leave them speechless with just a few words.
The professor tidied the books on his desk without hurrying to assign tasks to Lanchi and Talliah for the day. Sometimes, when he intended to teach Lanfu, he would call them both over and address them from behind his desk.
He took out two books, "A Modern History of the Kingdom of Boseng" and "Strange Tales of the Boseng Demon World," placing them on the desk closer to Lanchi.
"In addition to these two books, which you can read during your trip to pass the time, there are also some news publications about the Kingdom of Boseng that I suggest you pay some attention to."
Professor Polaau addressed Lanchi and Talliah.
"Understood, thank you, Professor," they replied, each taking one of the books and flipping through them briefly.
Generally, Professor Polaau adopted a more hands-off approach with his students. It was unusual for him to remind them to study up on Boseng in advance.
"Lanchi, I know that when interacting with others, you tend to see them as individuals first, rather than as members of a group," the professor said, pointing to the book in Lanchi's hand. "You observe and perceive them from your own perspective, regardless of their race or stance. This is why you were able to quickly gain Hyberrian's friendship. In your eyes, she carries no labels or preconceptions; she is simply Hyberrian."
In his opinion, Lanchi needed to fully understand the recent situation in the Kingdom of Boseng, whereas the level-headed Talliah didn't require as much guidance.
"However, most people are not like that. When they first meet someone, the first things that come to mind are the other person's race, gender, living environment, and other such attributes. This behavior itself is not inherently bad. It's a way for people to quickly assess whether the person before them is dangerous or suitable for interaction."
Professor Polaau continued.
Talliah nodded silently in agreement. She found herself resonating with the professor's words.
Indeed, when weak humans first encountered the demon tribe, their initial impression should be one of danger.
This was not wrong. After all, most demons did not hesitate or feel guilty about killing. As long as it satisfied their desires and logic, they would take action. She and Antanas, lacking aggression, were among the rare few left behind after the war, and they did not represent the entire tribe.
"Misjudgment of the demon tribe could very well lead to fatal consequences.
The reason Lanchi has been able to maintain this unique perspective is due not only to his personality but also to his ability to protect himself. He can afford to treat others with sincerity without fearing that they will harm him. Should he encounter hostility, he responds with excessive 'love' to reform them.
This could trigger a chain reaction, and in a chaotic environment, Lanchi's abilities would be continuously stimulated, leading to an environment-altering fermentation.
'However, in the Kingdom of Bosen, you will encounter a much stronger version of this cognitive habit compared to the almost demon-free Kingdom of Hutton and the one-sided Protoss Empire.'
Professor Polaau took out a map and pointed to the territory of the Kingdom of Bosen, not too far from the Kingdom of Hutton.
'It is normal for humans and demons in the process of integration to hold certain views of each other. Both sides have their own ways of life, and interference from someone from a different cultural background may not be a good thing. Respect them, and just focus on experiencing the journey.'"
"I understand, Professor," Lanchi said, nodding as he gazed at the map.
The Southern Continent, excluding the massive Krexe Empire to the south, was divided into the Eastern Region, the Western Hub, the Central Plains Nations, and the Northern Shore Region.
Among them, the three most powerful kingdoms in the Eastern Region were the Kingdom of Yarloran, the Kingdom of Bosen, and the Kingdom of Hutton. These three kingdoms shared borders with the rest of the Eastern Nations, and in the event of a war, they would be the three pillars of the Eastern front.
Currently, the Southern Continent was far from peaceful, and the movements of the Krexe Empire were pushing the Kingdom's United Congress closer to a state of war preparedness. If a full-scale war were to break out, the scale of turmoil would undoubtedly surpass the previous conflict on the southern shore of the Northern Continent.
Located at the center, the Kingdom of Bosen served as the connector between the Kingdom of Yarloran and the Kingdom of Hutton and was also a crucial hub for transportation and commerce in the Eastern Region of the Kingdom's United Congress.
The closer they got to the brink of war, the more strategic its position became.
At this juncture, Lanchi, as a Hutton Platinum-ranked card maker heading to the Kingdom of Bosen, needed to be especially mindful of how his words and actions could impact international relations.
In simpler terms, he needed to be cautious and vigilant.
"I see the uniqueness of your talent, and previously, it was I who approved your seventh-rank Shadow World. I trusted your abilities then, and I still do now, so I won't impose any restrictions on you. I'll take care of all the backup arrangements. But I'm not like Loren; he would only ask you to be careful and tone down your behavior a little. I won't say that."
Professor Polaau picked up his cup of sweetgrass chamomile tea and took a leisurely sip.
"Mhm," Lanchi acknowledged, understanding the professor's implication. As his student, it was natural for Professor Polaau to offer him guidance before his departure.
Talliah glanced at Lanchi, knowing full well the trouble he had caused for his dean, Loren.
Hyberrian had felt guilty about it for a long time after returning home.
Professor Polaau couldn't let him continue to plague Loren.
"It's not that the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. Sometimes, the greater your ability, the more significant the consequences of a single mistake can be. When your ability reaches a certain level, you need to learn to become an observer."
Professor Polaau offered this final piece of advice.
(End of Chapter)
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