NOVPUBIn the soft and light-colored walls, the morning sun illuminates the conference room through the large windows, the light and shadow on the plants seem like fairies starting a dance.
At this moment, this room, which is usually quiet and calm, has become unusually lively!
Contrary to the overall atmosphere, Adams, who was talking to Lanci by the floor-to-ceiling window, was slightly taken aback.
He did not expect Lanci to agree so readily.
As if such a bet was no big deal.
Was this the confidence of a world-shocking genius cultivated by High Priest Loren?
He could even make decisions about the Dean’s affairs.
Lanci’s tone didn’t sound like joking at all, even unquestionable.
Adams thought carefully. Lanci, who had just helped High Priest Loren to defeat the Bishop of Destruction Ivanos’s Goddess of Destruction, Adelis, a few days ago, indeed has this capital.
He believed that Lanci would not violate the promises made in front of so many teachers and students.
Lanci must also have a significant request, because the promise Lanci made is not trivial.
However.
If there is a chance for that playboy Loren to apologize to Juliana in person, Adams will definitely spare no effort!
This is the only thing he, as the strongest third-year student at the Royal Arolan Academy, could do for Miss Juliana.
His opponent Lanci might have the calmness that people of this age should not have, but it is said that Lanci had a defeat in Ichrite Academy - he lost in a duel to Cervini, a gold-level challenger who is a third-year student in Knight College.
Moreover, the senior students from Sage Academy frankly informed Adams that Lanci did not defeat the Goddess of Destruction Adelis alone, but cooperated with the challengers of the entire Shadow World to kill Adelis. This made a big difference in strength compared with Adams, who can fight against the Saint of Decay on his own.
Therefore, Adams is confident that he can absolutely beat Lanci in many exams.
However, Adams despised that kind of thing. He will choose a fair method for both parties and let Lanci and the Sage Academy lose convincingly.
"What’s your condition?"
Adams asked solemnly.
"If I win, please invite Knight Juliana to the Capital of Hutton and go on a date with Dean Loren for a day."
Lanci smiled faintly and said lightly while petting the back of the cat.
"Lanci, well done!"
"You must win! Give Dean Loren a great surprise!"
After the words fell, even the voices between the teachers in the conference room were boiling up.
"..."
Teacher Teresa, who was originally planning to stop Lanci, immediately lowered her head when she heard the words, looked around crazily, and dared not raise her head.
She didn’t dare to say a word seeing this atmosphere. Lanci chose the method that the people wanted. At this time, whoever stops Lanci will be stopped by everyone!
In the cheering of the entire conference room, Adams was a little confused when he heard Lanci’s request.
Then, he shook his head sharply and refused:
"No, I can’t make this decision."
Adams knew that the two requirements sounded equivalent.
But he could not promise on behalf of Juliana to let her go on a date with Loren. He could not tolerate such a thing happening!
"No?"
Lanci was silent for a while, stroking the kitty in his hand. It didn’t look like he was disappointed. He just observed Adams’s expression for a while.
"I didn’t expect that Adams thinks so highly of me. I thought I would definitely lose... Why don’t you consider my proposal and have a match where we don’t bet anything."
Lanci said with an innocent smile, as if he had no competitive spirit.
"...!!"
Hearing Lanci show his concerns, Adams clenched his fist.
He originally came to Sage Academy with the intention to challenge it, let alone feeling that he would not lose to Lanci!
Recalling the rumors about Loren he had heard that morning, Adams couldn’t help but feel infuriated.
"..."
The cat boss, who was held by Lanci, looked up at Lanci with a puzzled look on its face.
It felt that although Lanci’s words were very friendly and modest, inexplicably, it sensed a strong hint of insincerity!
No, no, this kid should be genuinely innocent.
As the cat boss pondered on, it continued to pretend to be an ordinary cat, quietly lying on Lanci’s hand. It must have been overthinking. How could there be such a deceitful man?
It decided to keep watching.
"Or like this, Adams, can you get in touch with Miss Juliana through communication magic, and I can do the talking?"
Lanci seemed to perceive Adams’ dilemma and thoughtfully suggested.
He knew that Adams was indeed caught in a difficult situation now. Adams neither wanted to give up this opportunity to make Dean Loren apologize to Knight Juliana directly nor agree to Lanci’s conditions.
"If Miss Juliana can personally approve this bet, then you wouldn’t be troubled anymore, right?"
Lanci added one more sentence, asking.
Whenever he meets someone who needs help, Lanci would extend a helping hand. His goal of doing good deeds has always been to fulfill everyone’s demands.
"...Okay."
After thinking for a while, Adams hesitated and nodded in agreement.
He knew this was a chance to step down.
Adams was certain, no matter how friendly Lanci was, daring to mention Lanci’s that part of demands in the bet to Juliana would only result in Juliana directly hanging up the call.
By then, the bet would not be able to be established, naturally both parties could back off accordingly, and the bet could be discussed again.
Next.
Lanci and Adams came to a sophisticated magic device in the center of the meeting room.
This is an end device that can realize ultra-long-distance communication magic framework. With the help of this magical equipment, connections can be relayed through the stations set up by the South Continental Kingdom Union Council within various countries, thereby achieving real-time contact at a distance further than any communication magic.
Adams inserted his Sixth-order Magic Card [Super-long-distance communication method] into this device, skillfully operated the crystal screen on the console and established a connection with Arolan Kingdom.
While everyone in the conference room was waiting quietly, Adams got in touch with the Arolan Kingdom, and then waited for Juliana to answer.
Not long after, a proud and resplendent female voice came from the handset in Adams’ hand.
"Adams? What can I do for you in Hutton Kingdom?"
"Lady Juliana, this is Adams, currently in Ichrite Academy…"
Adams was somewhat at a loss on how to explain this issue.
"Leave it to me, Adams."
Lanci smiled and took over the handset from Adams.
And he said:
"Hello Miss Juliana, I am Loren’s student, Adams has proposed a contest to us. If Adams wins, Dean Loren will come to Arolan Kingdom to apologize to you. If I win, Dean Loren hopes you can come to Hutton Kingdom, he still wishes to apologize to you in person. However, if you can forgive him, he hopes to invite you to tour the Capital of Hutton and tell you a lot of important words he has in his heart." 𝓷ℴ𝓿𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
"..."
There seemed to be a long silence from the other end.
"I agree."
After saying that, Juliana on that end hung up the call.
At that moment, all the students and teachers in the meeting room cheered and stood up from their chairs.
