Chapter 113
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Volume 3 + Chapter 113: Dare To Invade?
With both the principal and Hill absent, Xia Yi had no choice but to steel herself and approach Biden to report the matter concerning the witch.
However, before she could even finish speaking, Biden interrupted her.
“There’s no need to continue—I already understand everything!” Biden declared confidently.
“But I haven’t even finished explaining. It’s about Anthony—”
“I’ve already discussed yesterday’s incident at the freshman social with the student council president and conducted an investigation,” Biden said smoothly. “Are you trying to say that Anthony suddenly mutated into a monster?”
“Yes, that’s right.” Xia Yi nodded.
She had intended to explain to Laurel Institute that this was all the witch’s doing.
No one else had witnessed what happened, as only she could interact with the witch within the Witch’s Chatroom.
She had seen the witch release a sinister orb of light, which then possessed Anthony, transforming him.
“Teacher Biden, do you understand the terrifying circumstances behind what happened to Anthony?”
Hearing this, Biden waved it off dismissively.
“Of course I understand! How many years do you think I’ve studied disasters? No one—no one—understands disasters better than me!”
“But Anthony was actually—”
“I already said I’ve investigated this thoroughly!” Biden grew impatient. “Anthony brought this upon himself!”
“Brought it upon himself?”
“Exactly! After Anthony was defeated by Yue Liu in swordsmanship class, his behavior became erratic, even suspicious. Upon investigation by the academy’s higher-ups, we confirmed that he had been purchasing remnants of mutated monsters on the black market, attempting to harness forbidden power through illicit means to grow stronger!” Biden explained.
“Was there such a thing?”
Xia Yi now understood why the orb had chosen Anthony.
But this was only the catalyst, not the root cause. The real issue was still the witch.
“Anthony was mentally fragile, unable to handle defeat. For the sake of his pride, he meddled with things he shouldn’t have and willingly descended into corruption. He got what he deserved!”
“Teacher Biden, it’s not what you think. This was all the witch’s doing.”
“Here we go again with the witch!!” Biden scowled. “I already told you last time—stop spreading panic. Last night’s incident has already unsettled everyone enough.”
“It really was the witch. She—”
Xia Yi wanted to explain how the witch had done it.
But just like before, she found herself unable to describe what had happened inside the Witch’s Chatroom.
Biden watched Xia Yi fall silent, his expression utterly unconvinced. After a long pause, he suddenly laughed.
“Then let me make this clear today! Stop going on about the witch—this is just baseless fearmongering. Even if the witch came, it wouldn’t matter!”
Biden stood up, his emotions growing more fervent.
“Laurel Institute has long established an ironclad defense network. No mutated monster could possibly invade! Just like last night—when a single mutated monster appeared, everyone in Laurel City was able to take emergency shelter here.”
“Does our academy have methods to counter disasters?” Xia Yi asked.
“Of course we do!”
Biden slammed a map of Laurel Institute onto the table, pointing at the four corners.
“At these four points, we’ve deployed an extraordinary magic formation—the Endless Radiance! In times of danger, it activates instantly, erecting a barrier and delivering omnidirectional strikes against invaders. No horde of monsters stands a chance! Even if the disaster itself were to appear, it would be subdued!”
“Teacher Biden, I understand the power of such a magic formation—both defensive and offensive. But the stronger the spell, the greater the mana consumption. No mage could sustain such a drain. The Endless Radiance would suck them dry.”
“Hmph, this is where your ignorance shows. Do you think Laurel Institute’s long history comes without deep reserves? The Endless Radiance is connected to the ley lines beneath the academy, drawing infinite mana to sustain limitless attacks—unceasing and unstoppable!”
“So that’s how it is?”
Xia Yi had to admit, it sounded impressive. With such a formidable formation, Biden’s confidence wasn’t unfounded. Against mutated monsters, there truly was no need to fear.
Yet, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss…
“Beyond the Endless Radiance lies the Laurel Iron Wall! Should the witch dare to invade, she will be utterly crushed!”
Biden’s eyes burned with conviction, his gestures growing more animated, as if playing an invisible accordion.
“Before disaster strikes, I will make humanity great again!”
…
The day’s classes came to an end.
With Hill on leave, the swordsmanship class was temporarily taught by another instructor.
Anthony was absent.
However, according to rumors, though he had transformed, he hadn’t died—he was merely detained, with hopes of eventually reverting to normal.
The class found the situation rather lamentable.
During the lesson, Yue Liu kept trying to talk to Xia Yi, hesitating and stopping repeatedly, her behavior unusually awkward.
Xia Yi wondered if it was because she had angered the little fox yesterday.
If Yue Liu was still upset, maybe it was best to keep her distance—lest she provoke her again and make her bristle.
…
That night, after returning to the dormitory, Xia Yi immediately retreated to her room.
With nothing else to do, she idled away the time until bedtime.
However, shortly after the lights went out, there was a knock at the door.
Knock knock knock.
At this hour, there was only one person it could be…
“Xia Yi.”
Yue Liu’s voice came from outside.
Unlike usual, she didn’t energetically call her “rival” or anything of the sort—she sounded unusually serious.
“Come in, I’m not asleep yet,” Xia Yi said.
“Mm…”
The door opened.
The little fox stepped inside, clutching her pillow.
For some reason, she seemed extremely nervous. The moment she met Xia Yi’s gaze, she shyly lowered her head, her cheeks flushed.
Gone was her usual bravado—she was uncharacteristically timid.
It was as if she were a completely different person. Where had the Chuunibyou fox gone?
“You… what’s wrong?” Xia Yi found it strange.
“Xia Yi, I want to…”
The little fox bit her lip lightly, hesitating for a long moment before finally mustering the resolve to speak her mind.
After hearing her words, Xia Yi froze in shock.
This… is something Yue Liu would say?
