Volume 3 Chapter 170

Volume 3 + Chapter 170: Being Targeted

As the final line of defense for Laurel Tree Academy, the Endless Radiant Magic Array continuously unleashed strikes upon the Legion of Calamity, successfully suppressing the monster army.

How could this scene not be awe-inspiring?

Today was destined to become a day recorded in the annals of Laurel Tree Academy’s history.

Everyone felt as though they were witnessing the birth of a new legend with their own eyes, and all were proud to call themselves members of Laurel Tree Academy.

But at this very moment of unity and shared determination, an extremely discordant and sharp remark suddenly rang out.

“Uh, feels like it’s not as destructive as a red dragon’s breath…”

Everyone froze.

Who said that?

“Huh?”

Xia Yi was very surprised.

Why would anyone bring up dragons at a time like this?

Those words—she wasn’t the one who said them.

Hill was standing not far away, her expression also somewhat surprised; clearly, it wasn’t her either.

Then who could it be?

Everyone’s gaze gathered on one person—

It was none other than the Sprinting Madman, Albert!

“You, what did you just say?”

Biden’s expression instantly darkened.

Moments ago it was bright and sunny, but now storm clouds gathered.

“Uh… me?”

Albert scratched his head blankly, completely bewildered, with a confused look on his face.

He gradually realized something.

He seemed to have blurted out something very serious!

Because as he watched the Endless Radiant Magic Array striking the Legion of Calamity, this familiar scene awakened some hazy memories.

Once upon a time, in the coastal city of Golde, he had heard a song that drove people insane. It called to him, leading him to the beach of the coastal city, where he saw countless pairs of eyes hidden in the darkness of the sea, and countless monsters coming ashore.

At that time, a red dragon appeared, releasing a terrifying dragon breath that burned the ocean and obliterated all the dreadful monsters.

Now, recalling it, Albert still felt deeply shocked—so much so that even the Endless Radiant Magic Array couldn’t compare.

So when he was lost in thought, he subconsciously said it out loud.

But to others, it sounded like a sharp remark full of provocation.

“No, no, that’s not what I meant!!” Albert waved his hands frantically. “I didn’t mean it like that!! I just let it slip!!”

“Let it slip? Oh, really!” Biden’s face twitched. “So that means it was your true thoughts, that you think the Endless Radiant Magic Array can’t compare to dragons?!”

“No, no…! I just had a brain cramp and said nonsense!”

Albert shook his head repeatedly.

He felt utterly wronged—he wasn’t really trying to cause trouble!

“If you don’t believe in Laurel Tree Academy, don’t talk nonsense!”

“Albert, why are you speaking up for dragons, even boasting how powerful they are? What’s your problem?”

“Is there something wrong with his allegiance?”

Everyone started chattering noisily, harshly criticizing Albert.

He was on the verge of tears.

“He’s just a kid who doesn’t know better, just joking around.”

Hill stepped forward to ease the situation.

“Teacher Biden, what’s most important now isn’t Albert’s comment, but what we should do next, right? We still haven’t been informed of the follow-up plan.”

“Thank you, Teacher Hill…!”

Albert cast a grateful look at Hill.

“Hmph… when this is over, I’ll deal with you. How dare you speak such blasphemy against my beloved Endless Radiant Magic Array! I’ll tell you this—even if the dragons you spoke of come, they would be nothing to fear!”

Biden snorted coldly, then addressed everyone seriously.

“As for what comes next, actually, we just need to hold our position here at Laurel Tree Academy. Everyone can rest assured, as long as we remain inside Laurel Tree Academy, it is absolutely safe! The Endless Radiant Magic Array draws its magic power from the underground ley lines connected through the roots of the laurel tree—it will never run out. The final line of defense of Laurel Tree Academy is absolutely unbreakable from the outside! All we need to do now is wait!”

“We might notify other forces to come to Laurel Tree Academy. That way, we could launch a pincer attack on those monsters and wipe them out in one go.” Teacher Kyle from the Combat Department suggested.

“Well…”

Biden hesitated.

Under normal circumstances, external forces would never be allowed into Laurel Tree Academy.

This would normally require the principal’s approval.

But the principal wasn’t here, and the current situation was a crisis.

There was another point: though the Calamity was indeed a disaster, mutated beasts—especially calamity beasts—were extremely valuable resources once hunted down.

Laurel Tree Academy alone couldn’t possibly consume so much. It wasn’t very realistic, especially since most of the capable enforcers had left with the principal.

“All right then, for everyone’s safety, it’s better to eliminate all the monsters as soon as possible. We’ll notify the Holy Templar Order of the Rhine Kingdom and request their support!”

“The Holy Templar Order!!”

Everyone was thrilled to hear this.

“Teacher Biden, does that mean the legendary Knight Princess will also come to reinforce us?!”

The Knight Princess held a status equal to the Human Sword Saint—both were heroes worshiped by countless people in the human world.

“Forget the Knight Princess. Not long ago, she rushed to the border of our Laurel Tree Academy autonomous region to eliminate mutated beasts. There’s no way she can make it here.” Biden spoke the truth.

Everyone felt disappointed upon hearing this news.

If only they could have seen the Knight Princess and the Human Sword Saint together.

“…Now is my chance.” Xia Yi muttered under her breath.

Although she hadn’t wanted to draw attention before, with the Calamity, the Endless Radiant Magic Array, and Albert attracting all the focus, no one noticed this black-haired loli anymore.

Perfect!

Time to move! Sneak to the laurel tree and take Xia Lulu’s gift!

She slipped away silently, but after only a few steps, someone blocked her path.

“Where do you think you’re going, Xia Yi?” Hill stood in front of her.

“Huh?”

“Planning to disappear without a word like before?”

Hill was clearly very displeased with Xia Yi’s previous unauthorized departure and intercepted her directly.

“I… I… wanted to…” Xia Yi stammered.

Damn it! Caught by my own student!

In this critical situation, if she said she wanted to go to the laurel tree, it would sound way too suspicious and dangerous—completely impossible to explain.

In the end, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and make something up.

“I wanted to… pick flowers…!”

Hill narrowed her eyes.

For some reason, Xia Yi felt her student’s gaze toward her had changed again compared to before.

“Fine, I’ll go with you.”

“T-That’s… not a good idea!!” Xia Yi’s face turned red.

“There’s nothing wrong with it. We’re both girls, and in such a dangerous situation, it’s safer if I go with you.”

Hill said expressionlessly. Clearly, she intended to keep a close watch on Xia Yi and absolutely would not let her disappear again.

Hill, how could you say something so shameless!!

Who goes to the bathroom with their teacher following them!

Xia Yi felt like crying inside but had no solution for now.

“Maybe… it’s not that urgent. I’ll go later…”

Meanwhile, the others continued discussing.

“It’s strange—since the Calamity can’t break through our final defense, why do the monsters keep charging?” Kyle asked Biden. “Teacher Biden, any ideas?”

“They have a messenger of Calamity commanding them, yet they’re just throwing themselves to their deaths. Seems Calamity really misjudged this time!”

Biden commented:

“The moment our final defense activated, humanity’s victory was already decided!”

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Meanwhile, in Laurel City—

“How foolish, to think they can stop it with this alone?”

Witch Saphia gazed at the Endless Radiant Magic Array running at full output, beating back the Legion of Calamity and leaving them in a hopeless position, yet her expression showed no concern.

She raised her hand and unleashed a formidable technique—The Feast of Eternal Death began.

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