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Chapter 71: Lanchi, the Savior Arrives
Chapter 71: Lanchi, the Savior Arrives
In the art classroom, bright lights illuminated the walls, reflecting a soft halo.
The vibrant paintings hanging on the walls seemed to possess their own lifeforce, whispering ancient secrets. The air in the classroom seemed to freeze, filled with a palpable tension.
Lanchi's gaze shifted from the paintings, and he turned to face Professor Mogute, a slight smile playing on his lips, his eyes shining like stars in the night sky.
The other two students, who had been struggling earlier, found their footing and answered more smoothly as the class progressed. Lanchi didn't offer them any more help or make things difficult for them.
After class, they received their credit coins and quickly left the room.
Only Professor Mogute, Lanchi, and Shubelian remained in the classroom, discussing how to fulfill Lanchi's reward for passing the exam.
"...You can ask for anything you want, and if it's within my power, I'll do my best to make it happen," Professor Mogute said thoughtfully, his dark eyes flashing with a deep light.
He couldn't think of any reward that would be suitable for Lanchi.
Even for the previous highest score of 21 points, the reward was simply a free choice of any item from the art department.
Now, in these special times, the vice-principal had warned them that they must follow the rules strictly. So, even if Lanchi made an extravagant request, he would have to agree to it.
Moreover, Lanchi possessed an artistic talent that intrigued Professor Mogute, and he didn't want to stifle such a gifted student.
"I have two questions that I would like to ask, and I would like you to answer them to the best of your ability and resolve my confusion," Lanchi asked politely, maintaining his composure despite his exceptional performance in class.
"I, Mogute of the Carpace family, give you my word that I will answer your questions to the best of my knowledge," Professor Mogute accepted solemnly after a slight hesitation.
Such a simple request that didn't cause him any trouble could only mean that this student had a bright path ahead.
However...
Just as Professor Mogute began to relax, Lanchi's question exploded in his mind like thunder—
"Please tell me, in your opinion, what do you think is the biggest crisis that the academy will face next, and what do you see as the turning point?" Lanchi asked, his expression serious as he fixed his gaze on Professor Mogute.
Since he was confident that the deal had been struck and he had obtained Professor Mogute's absolute guarantee, Lanchi felt no hesitation in being blunt and even a little wild in his inquiry, seeking a comprehensive answer.
But what happened next surprised even Lanchi; he had not expected Professor Mogute's reaction to be so intense!
"You... How do you know?!" Professor Mogute exclaimed, his eyes widening as he stared at Lanchi, as if he had suddenly realized something but couldn't bring himself to believe it.
At that moment, as Professor Mogute recalled Lanchi's seemingly boundless wisdom, extraordinary talent, and unfathomable mind, a terrifying suspicion began to form in his heart!
However, he dared not question Lanchi further.
His heart pounded in his chest, and he felt as if it might leap out at any moment.
Something was amiss!
"Professor, you shouldn't answer a question with another question," Lanchi said in a low voice.
He couldn't let this senior professor know that he had pieced together clues from the Shadow World information and the music classroom.
All he needed was for the professor to fulfill their agreement honestly.
"!"
At Lanchi's words, Professor Mogute's eyebrows twitched, and facing Lanchi's profound gaze, he felt his heart pounding even more erratically.
Trying to decipher Lanchi's gaze, Professor Mogute found no secrets hidden within those emerald eyes, which shone like sparkling gems.
Mogute lowered his head, taking a moment to calm himself and regain his composure. Then, he heaved a deep sigh.
Everything about Lanchi—from his exceptional insight to his otherworldly aura—led Mogute to believe that this student was indeed the special envoy from the Demon King's City, as the vice-principal had warned.
And now, with his question, the alleged envoy was attempting to make contact with the upper echelons of the academy.
After all, aside from the vice-principal, only a handful of senior professors like himself were aware of the envoy's true identity.
The only way for a student to gain an audience with these professors and speak to them privately was by passing a Level 3 classroom challenge.
Mogute realized that whether or not Lanchi was the actual envoy, the promise he had just made meant that he should honestly provide the answers Lanchi sought.
"Yes, our academy currently faces a significant crisis, one that may come to a head tonight," Mogute admitted reluctantly, his voice filled with resignation and worry. His gaze shifted back to Lanchi, as if eagerly awaiting his reaction. "Soon, a vampire envoy will arrive at the school to investigate the possible presence of humans within our midst, as the vampires suspect."
"If they find any evidence, all of us in the academy's upper management will be implicated."
"If the academy is truly at fault, our only hope for salvation lies with the special envoy from the Demon King's City."
As he finished speaking, Mogute's eyes pleaded with Lanchi, as if this last statement was directed specifically at him.
He thought that if Lanchi was indeed the envoy, it was time to lay all their cards on the table.
"..."
Lanchi remained expressionless, seemingly processing the overwhelming amount of information he had just received.
Beside him, Shubelian struggled to maintain her composure, her heart pounding with newfound realization.
The special envoy from the Demon King's City? Could Lanchi be the one who killed that silver-haired demon in the Demon King's Banquet restaurant? This hidden storyline in the Shadow World involved "humans disguised as demons within the academy," "anxious academy leaders who didn't want to be implicated," "vampire envoys seeking to root out humans," "the Demon World Inspection Bureau, wary of offending the vampires," and "the Demon King's messenger." It was a chaotic clash of multiple factions, each with their own agenda!
For the challenger to survive this night, they would need to master the art of maneuvering between these factions, exploiting their differences, and finding a narrow path to survival amidst the chaos. It was a deadly challenge and a terrifying game that required exceptional strategy, courage, and survival skills.
As Shubelian grasped the full extent of the hidden dangers lurking within this fourth-tier Shadow World, she felt a bone-chilling fear grip her heart.
But now, she realized something even more unsettling.
There was an unpredictable factor that neither the demons nor the vampires had anticipated—Lanchi. With his extraordinary abilities, he had single-handedly muddied the waters, throwing everyone's plans into disarray!
"..."
Lanchi remained silent, reaching into his coat pocket and pulling out the black jade seal he had taken from the silver-haired demon.
He held it up, letting Professor Mogute see it clearly.
Sometimes, silence speaks louder than words.
(End of Chapter)
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