NOVPUBOn the stone path of the Ichrite Academy, early-rising students and faculty hurriedly walked, while others gathered in small groups to chat.
All the hustle and bustle seemed to be isolated by an invisible barrier from several figures standing at a distance.
Loren stood still, in silence for quite a while.
He was already thinking about running away, he really didn’t know how to face Juliana.
Even if the straightforward and proud Juliana agreed to date him under the absurd conditions she promised, Loren could not imagine what such a scene would look like.
He didn’t want to spend an entire day with Juliana gritting her teeth in anger!
And if they really went on a date, the rumours in Ichrite City would probably start spreading like wildfire again!
Loren covered his eyes.
"Lanci, I just ask of you, can you make sure that the students from the other academic visit teams go back unharmed? Once Adams recovers, I will personally send him back and apologize. But of the other twenty students, not one can be short," he pleaded.
His expression was like a laugh, but it had the meaning of crying.
"..."
Lanci remained silent.
Hyperion couldn’t help but look at Phoenix, who had been standing by the side all this time.
Loren’s expression froze once again.
"…Classmate, no matter how Lanci threatened you, don’t be afraid. Just tell me the truth, okay?"
Loren asked Phoenix very nervously.
He knew there was something wrong with Lanci hanging out with students from the Royal Arolan Academy!
Fortunately, from the looks of it, this student didn’t seem to be missing an arm or a leg, nor did he look like he was about to be hospitalized.
Phoenix glanced at Lanci, then at Loren, but did not speak.
It was as if he had something very important to tell Loren.
Loren gently stroked his fingertips, using magic to isolate their immediate environment from the outside sounds.
"Alright, if there’s something you want to tell me, go ahead," Loren said kindly.
Although he didn’t feel like anything significant was about to happen.
But right now, he would seriously listen to anything related to Lanci.
"I am a member of the Rebirth Church," Phoenix replied.
"..."
Loren remained silent for a while,
"No, Phoenix, this joke is not funny."
Loren laughed a bit awkwardly.
He had never seen a Rebirth Church believer so calmly turn himself in like he was completely reformed.
This was indeed a strange incident.
"I am an elite infiltrator directly under the Bishop of Destruction, Ivanos, who is only awakened to fulfill my duty under special circumstances. The plan for coming to Hutton Kingdom was to kill Duchess Hyperion and create a large-scale accident. The other Resurrection Believers in Arolan Kingdom will follow once you start your investigation, leading you all into our trap, igniting the conflict to destroy the trust between Hutton and Arolan Kingdoms both surprisingly and thoroughly," Phoenix said to Loren with a stern expression. Only at this moment, did Phoenix no longer seem like a student, but a member of the Rebirth Church.
"...?!"
Loren’s smile gradually faded.
Until his face showed seriousness with a slight touch of brain freeze.
"This is the plan I drew up according to what I know and my confession letter, along with the list of possible Resurrection Believers in key positions in Arolan Kingdom. I will fully cooperate with you, hoping you can take care of my sister for me and protect her from the retaliation of the Rebirth Church, she’s innocent," said Phoenix calmly. He took out an information and confession paper that he had prepared the day before from his coat pocket, making it easier for Loren to understand at the fastest speed.
"..."
Loren took the papers from Phoenix with a shaky hand, and lowered his head to look at the shocking content.
Then he looked at Phoenix again.
If what Phoenix said was true, this would undoubtedly be a serious security risk.
Phoenix’s status in the Rebirth Church was not a small pawn, but an elite infiltrator at the level of a big fish.
"Dean Loren, there’s some work that will need your attention later on, including protecting Felice and so on. Also, it’s best to handle this information first, without involving the Kingdom. Go and communicate with a high-ranking figure you trust in Arolan Kingdom, have her help you investigate this, you know who I’m talking about," Lanci said earnestly to Loren.
He even considered the official matters that needed to be handled by both Loren and Juliana.
Love is about continuous events happening, providing more and more opportunities for the male and female leads to interact. Everything is arranged by fate, and none of them appears to be deliberate.
Loren is now forced to seek out Juliana, and he will probably need to communicate with her frequently in the upcoming time. Surely sparks will fly between these two!
"Lanci...Firstly, I must acknowledge your proficiency in administrative work. You will definitely receive the recognition and rewards you deserve..."
Loren looked at Lanci with mixed feelings.
Loren was unable to comprehend Lanci’s motives.
He seemed to be mocking himself, yet also assisting himself...
Loren had to admit.
Lanci was the student with the strongest administrative ability he had seen so far.
His overwhelming ability was kind of frightening in terms of dedication to his career.
"But I’m worried that a few of the academic visit team will not be able to return home, and Juliana will probably come directly to Hutton Kingdom."
Loren spoke with a look of compassion.
Including Filies and Phoenix in the hospital, there were twenty-one students who arrived. A week later, only eighteen students are left to go back safely.
If a few more students left, Juliana would come looking for him.
At that time, Loren couldn’t imagine what the rumors about Ichrite would turn into.
"Really?"
Lanci’s eyes were shining.
Hyperion next to him widened her eyes.
Looking at Lanci’s demeanor, it seemed like he wanted to personally handle Loren’s wedding!
But the problem is, if Knight Juliana comes to the Capital of Hutton...
Plus, the rumors in the city are getting weirder...
If Loren’s fiancées knew about this, they would certainly not allow the love affair between Loren and Knight Juliana to proceed smoothly!
Moreover, the fiancées would confront him personally.
Without a doubt, an epic soap opera was about to begin!
For the sake of Ichrite’s peace, Hyperion knew she absolutely couldn’t let the student population of Arolan Kingdom decline further!
Loren dared not continue speaking with Lanci. His mind-boggling thought process couldn’t be fathomed by a normal person. 𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑝𝘶𝘣.𝑐𝘰𝘮
The more he explained, the more likely it might trigger some absurd behavior from him.
Subsequently, Loren took Phoenix and vanished like the wind.
The sound isolation spell barrier dissipated with the airflow. The hustle and bustle of the campus, the laughter of other students, and the rustling of leaves in the breeze once again reached the ears of Lanci and Hyperion.
"Lanci, what are you planning to do today..."
Hyperion asked cautiously.
The two of them had sent the people off and were leisurely walking back.
Lanci looked at Hyperion’s expression and remained silent for a while.
The nearby path was lined with an artificial river streaming through the academy. The river water was clear and translucent, occasionally carrying a few fallen leaves on its surface. The blue of the sky and the green of the trees reflected off the water, creating a picturesque tranquility.
"Today, I plan to rest for the day, go to the Cardmaker’s Association to buy some materials, and then practice card making. I’ll create a transformation card for the Great Love Poet."
Lanci answered after thinking.
He had promised the Great Love Poet. If he didn’t fulfill it immediately, she might not obey the next time she appeared.
Moreover, it was an excellent opportunity to have her wholeheartedly assist in making cards while she was at her peak.
"Phew..."
Hyperion seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
Lanci certainly still had his rest and adjustment leave granted by the school after completing the Shadow World [Sacred Hall Villains Banquet].
"By the way, Hyperion, could I study your [Transformation Technique: Human] temporarily for a couple of days?"
Currently, the skins Lanci could make for the Great Love Poet, if he wanted to change the race, they would all be based on the extension of the transformation technique. Based on [Transformation Technique: Demon], she could be transformed into different types of demons. While by using [Transformation Technique: Human] as a basis, she could be transformed into a human.
Lanci was unsure though if changing the race for the Great Love Poet would create any additional effects. The final skin effect would also rely on Lanci’s personal design.
"No problem."
Hyperion decisively took out [Transformation Technique: Human] and handed it over to Lanci, while keeping her human form using her earliest disguise spell.
Even though helping Lanci dress up Miss Tata could evoke a strong sense of guilt, Hyperion was somewhat curious about what the Great Love Poet would look like as Tata had such an excellent base. If possible, Hyperion also wanted to dress up Tata with numerous clothes from the Duke’s Mansion.
