Volume 1: Raging Waves City Chapter 202 Suspicion
Qingkong was determined not to hand over the Book of Disaster, which made Vice Dean Elvi very embarrassed. He originally wanted to use this opportunity to establish his prestige in Oulu College, but so many college administrators could not suppress a newly arrived elf professor.
The difference in strength prevented Vice Dean Elvi from using force to rob her. Moreover, there were rumors that Qingkong was a disciple of Dean Wilred, and this elf was very popular in Oulu College and Raging Waves City. Without solid evidence, she must not be touched.
But...are we just going to let her go like this?
Recently, many rumors about the disaster that happened a hundred years ago have suddenly appeared in the academy. For the extremely curious students, these rumors have little warning effect. Most students will only feel stimulated and make many outrageous actions.
Vice Dean Elvi could sense that a dangerous turbulence was brewing inside the academy, and the appearance of the Black Eclipse Spirit put him under tremendous pressure.
The disaster that happened before must never happen again in the academy.
Vice Dean Elvi did not retreat in the face of Qingkong's aura: "Professor Qingkong, without evidence, the academy will not attack any faculty or students without reason. If you insist on keeping the Book of Disaster, we will not take coercive measures.
But now that the crisis has emerged, the college must take precautions.
I have several requests for the Department of Mystic Arts: First, the Department of Mystic Arts should stop recruiting students and teaching staff until the matter is clarified or Dean Wilred returns. "
Qingkong withdrew the pressure he had released on Elvi, his eyes returned to their normal tender green color, and he answered without much thought: "Okay. This matter clearly shows signs of targeting me and the Department of Mystic Arts. The Department of Mystic Arts is not suitable to expand the scale of this matter."
"Second, the Department of Esoteric Arts must cooperate with the academy's investigation, and your esoteric research topics must be made public to the academy."
Qingkong thought about it and replied, "It is the responsibility of the Department of Mystic Arts to cooperate with the academy's investigation, but it is a bit difficult for us to make the topic of mystic research public. Don't treat the Department of Mystic Arts as a suspect . The Department of Mystic Arts needs more protection at this time."
"Professor Qingkong, the academy's investigation into the Department of Mystic Arts is to eliminate suspicion from the Department of Mystic Arts."
"We will check if there are any problems in the Department of Esoteric Arts. Esoteric research is highly private and accidental, and outside interference will seriously affect the progress of esoteric research. If you want to know anything, you can come to me, and I will try my best to answer your questions."
Qingkong tightly grasped the Department of Mystic Arts and did not allow anyone's influence to seep in. Although the Department of Mystic Arts had nothing to do with the Abyss, some research could not be known to outsiders.
"Professor Qingkong, the Department of Mysticism belongs to the academy. What you are doing will only increase your suspicion."
"I am already very suspicious in your eyes, so I don't mind if I become more suspicious." Qingkong put on the magician's hat: "As long as I am the head of the Department of Mystic Arts, I will protect the Department of Mystic Arts. It is your job to find out the truth. Don't mess with me before you have evidence and results."
Qingkong took a last look at the Black Eclipse Spirit in Professor Lennon's hand, ignored the college administrators in the room, and did not listen to Dean Elvy's subsequent requests, and walked out alone.
"Vice President Elvi, what should we do?"
"The Book of Disaster is very dangerous in Clear Sky's hands."
"Yes, she is a very young elf, but she possesses such terrifying strength. We can't be sure... if this is the power obtained from the abyss."
"We can write a letter to Dean Wilred and let him know what happened here."
Vice Dean Elvi said: "We should write to Wilred and inform him of what happened here. But Wilred is not here, so he may not be able to give us the right guidance. Things have not developed to the point where he needs to come back urgently. Let's start by investigating the source of this black eclipse spirit.
Professor Lennon, what kind of assistance do you need from the academy for your battle mages?"
Professor Lennon's hands formed a protective shield, protecting the glass bottle containing the Black Eclipse Spirit, so that the glass bottle was not damaged in the previous confrontation.
The black spirit in the bottle kept attacking his hands.
"The battle mages need to activate some of the equipment in the academy's arsenal. If the truth really points to Qingkong, the battle mages need to have the strength to fight her."
Professor Lennon's request made Vice President Elvy fall into deep thought.
The weapons warehouse of Oulu Academy stores the magic and alchemy achievements developed since the establishment of the academy. Some of the items are unique because the magician has passed away or the materials are rare. Dean Wilred's Ruihuo Wand is a collection in the academy's weapons warehouse, which shows how excellent the equipment inside is.
The Oulu Academy Armory has always been the last line of defense to protect the academy. During the disaster a hundred years ago, it was the opening of the academy armory that allowed the Oulu battle mages to finally defeat the abyss mages who had thrown themselves into the abyss.
The armory is in a sturdy independent space, and the key to enter is in the hands of the dean. When the dean needs to leave the academy, he will temporarily hand it over to the person who temporarily takes over the dean's position in case of emergency.
Before Dean Wilred went to the imperial capital this time, he handed the magic key of the armory to Vice Dean Elvi.
The strength that Qingkong just showed made it impossible for the academy to subdue her without making great sacrifices. Once there is evidence that Qingkong is in contact with the abyss, the Oulu Battle Mage will have to face this terrible opponent.
But opening up the academy's arsenal also poses major risks.
Elvi finally realized how heavy the burden was on Wilred's shoulders. As the dean of Oulu College, every decision on such a major matter... could not be wrong.
"If necessary, I will open the academy's armory to the battle mages. But now we have only discovered a Black Eclipse Spirit and some rumors of unknown origin. Things are far from being out of control.
Now we need to maintain the stability of the college and not let panic spread. What students need is not this kind of pressure, but a learning atmosphere.
Except for those who know about the Black Eclipse Spirit, no one is allowed to tell anyone. The battle mage investigates secretly, keeping a low profile to the outside world and strict to the inside world, and finds the place where it first appeared as soon as possible.
When you go back, you must stop the rumors from a hundred years ago from spreading on campus. Give students more homework so they have less time to fool around. "
All the college administrators answered in unison: "Yes, Vice President Elvi."
Elvi finally reminded Professor Lennon: "Battle Mages should try to avoid directly investigating the Department of Mysticism and Clear Sky. If you find any clues related to them, let me know first. We will work together to find a solution."
"I understand , Vice Dean Elvy."
"Okay, everyone, go back first. The academy will not wrongly accuse a good person, nor will it allow criminals to do whatever they want here!"
An emergency meeting of the college's top management, which was held because of the appearance of the Black Eclipse Spirit, ended. The college was operating according to its schedule, and everything was still a relaxed learning atmosphere. However, unnoticed by the students, an investigation into a potential crisis was quietly underway.
After returning to the Department of Mysticism, Qingkong combined the clues he had and analyzed who was behind all these things.
I have to admit that what they did this time was much smarter than the two times the Abyss Temple came to cause trouble. A black eclipse spirit put himself and the Department of Mystic Arts in the position of suspects, and chose a time when Wilred was not around. Distrust caused a clear split within the academy.
Qingkong summoned the Book of Disaster, a mysterious brick-like item floating in the palm of her hand.
The other party’s goal... is the Book of Disaster?
At this time, Jennifer asked, "Professor Qingkong, you looked very worried when you came back from Vice Dean Elvy. Is that really the Black Eclipse Spirit?"
Qingkong took the Book of Disaster back and replied to Jennifer, "It's the Black Eclipse Spirit, but we don't know where it came from. The battle mages are investigating and I believe there will be results soon."
Jennifer said worriedly, "Before the disaster, many black spirits appeared in the academy, and some faculty and students were infected by them. The academy invested a lot of manpower and material resources to study this thing. It was not until the Abyss Mage began to attack that we knew it came from the Abyss and could affect people's minds.
Professor Qingkong, if one Black Eclipse Spirit is found, there may be more Black Eclipse Spirits spreading inside the academy."
Qingkong considered Jennifer's worries and comforted her, "The Book of Disaster is in my hand. I have never used it to open the Abyss, so the Black Eclipse Spirit I found must be a relic from a hundred years ago. Whether it came from the Abyss Temple or some other source, there won't be many of them.
But your worry is not without reason. There may be Black Eclipse Spirits in other places in the academy, and someone may have been infected by it."
"Professor Qingkong, what should we do?"
Qingkong said, "Although this matter has been handed over to the battle mages by Vice Dean Elvi for investigation, we can't just sit there and wait for news. You experienced the disaster a hundred years ago... Will this bring back bad memories for you?"
Jennifer adjusted her hair that was covering her eyes and said with a firm look, "Bad memories have reappeared. There is no use in escaping. A hundred years ago, my companions and I sacrificed our lives for the academy. A hundred years later, I am still willing to fight for the academy.
Professor Qingkong, if you have any tasks, you can leave them to me with confidence."
Jennifer was full of fighting spirit, as if she had returned to a time point a hundred years ago. At that time, the academy was engulfed in war, and innocent people died under the indiscriminate attacks of the Abyss Mages. All of them, the students, were recruited as Oulu Battle Mages, and repeatedly fought with the Abyss Mages for every building and every room in the academy.
The Abyss Mage who embraces the abyss is powerful, and it would be a suicide for these student soldiers to fight against him, but no one retreated.
Feeling Jennifer's fighting spirit, Qingkong smiled and said, "Don't be so pessimistic. Creating tension in the academy and making us all suspicious is exactly what the enemy is trying to do this time.
Since the Black Eclipse is being investigated by the battle mages, let's find out how the rumors about the disaster that happened a hundred years ago spread.
Didn't you say that there are senior boys who like to chat with you?"
Jennifer, who was ready to give it a try, suddenly became shy when Qingkong teased her.
"I know my situation. I need to eat blood wine to keep my body temperature the same as normal people. If I am discovered, they will think I am an undead vampire. I have never talked to them too much..."
Although Jennifer no longer needs to drink dragon's blood wine, she still needs to drink specially prepared blood wine regularly to maintain her life form.
“Vampires don’t dare walk in the sun.” Clear Sky said, “Those boys who only focus on your appearance won’t discover your true condition.
My appearance is too eye-catching, and students won't tell me too much truth. Not many students in the academy know you, and you know a lot about what happened a hundred years ago... I'll give you the task of identifying rumors and finding suspicious sources."
Rumors will gradually change during the broadcast process. Jennifer can distinguish the original appearance of the rumor, which helps to find the source.
"Yes, Professor Qingkong, leave this matter to me."
"Don't be too anxious. The tricks used by the other party are far from achieving their desired goals. The main task of the Department of Esoteric Arts is still teaching tasks, and investigations can be done in their spare time."
"I understand, Professor Clearsky."
At this time, Vice President Elvi's office turned into a water curtain cave. The ice layer created by the clear sky was melting, making it seem like raining in the room.
Several magic teachers used magic to guide the water to flow into the sewer in the side room's washroom, while at the same time baking important items and documents to keep them dry.
Vice President Elvi sat there, frowning as he looked at his desk that had turned into a big block of ice. Anyone could see that he was very angry.
The faculty and staff who cast the spell were also very careful, fearing that they would anger the vice-president and bring trouble upon themselves.
An assistant teacher placed his hands on the ice on the desk, and as the fiery ripples spread from his hands, the ice instantly split. He raised his hands, and the ice peeled off the desk and flew up under his control.
In the air, the ice melted quickly and gathered into a large water mass.
The assistant teacher waved his hands, and the water ball turned into a stream and flew towards the washroom. At the door of the washroom stood a teacher, who was responsible for gathering the water coming from all directions and finally directing the water into the sewer.
The cleanup proceeded in an orderly manner.
"Mr. Vice-President..." The teaching assistant was drying the items on the desk and whispered to Elvi, "Even Dean Wilred would not treat you like this. You have dedicated your life to Oulu College. You are respected by all faculty and students. You and the dean are not only teacher and student but also close friends. This is why the dean left the college and handed over everything here to you.
But Professor Qingkong turned this place into this state.
I don't know why Dean Wilred protects this elf so much and even wants to entrust the future of the academy to her.
Look at what she did, relying only on force, totally irrational, and totally disregarding the relationship with colleagues. I can't imagine what she can do if she becomes the dean of Oulu College in the future.
Anyway, I will never stay here, it is too close to the abyss."
This place is too close to the abyss!
