A brave man may not live, but he cannot die

Chapter 83 The Calmness of an Old Artist

"Grindelwald's teacher?"

Pepe was a little surprised. This white-haired man with a warm smile was completely different from her stereotypical arcanist Grindelwald. He looked like a playboy who walked out of a fashion magazine.

Would Grindelwald's male teacher wear earrings? So trendy?

Pepe subconsciously looked at the boss, asking with his eyes.

The boss is also very difficult to deal with.

"He's right, he's Grindelwald's teacher."

"Do you know?"

On the table were fruits and dips that Ankua had brought back, and it was obvious that he was planning to come and eat together.

Before the boss could answer, Ankuya nodded immediately:

"This roast pig was made by Grandma Selvi and I. It might not be quite right to say we know each other, but Uncle Selvi and I are like father and son. He said he wants me to inherit this tavern. Isn't that right, Uncle Selvi?"

Selvi's hand holding the wine glass trembled slightly.

I didn't drink too much, did I?

Who are you?

"Yes." The word was almost squeezed out from between his teeth.

So disgusting, I feel like vomiting. Why does this kid sound like a cowherd when he holds his throat?

"Come to think of it, Miss, I haven't asked you your name yet—" Ankuya said with a shy smile, "Looking at the brooch on your collar, you must be a follower of the Sun, right? There are some conflicts between the Church and the Academy. I hope this won't be the reason why you dislike me."

"Of course not!"

Pepe, who was well-educated, stood up subconsciously and said hurriedly, "Hello, Teacher Jacob! I am Pepe Custer Ortiz, from the Church of Light in Akneiz City, the Kingdom of Ron. I am currently a novice nun. Hey——"

Ankuya actually knelt down on one knee, took her right hand fingers and kissed her hand.

"Hello, Miss Pepe, it's an honor to meet you."

The corners of his lips did not touch the back of his hand, and his etiquette and demeanor were impeccable.

The hand-kissing ceremony is common in the aristocratic social circles of the southern continent. Usually, people just bend down and kiss the hand, and only kneel on one knee when facing members of the royal family.

Pepe's face suddenly turned red because Ankuya came too close to him, but his actions were not offensive. After holding hands, they separated immediately and dragged a chair to sit aside, keeping the sense of distance very well.

"You're so kind."

Are all of Grindelwald's teachers so well-educated?
Quinn's eyes widened, praising the senior's move as ruthless.

What a beauty trap!

The boss’s expression is even more interesting than Quinn’s. What are you doing, kid?
The old gentleman remained silent, but the old lady smiled and seemed to find the scene before her very interesting.

"Can you tell me more about Ankua?"

He took the knife and fork, cut a large piece of roast suckling pig, and asked as he cut.

Pepe looked at the boss hesitantly, and the boss said nonchalantly: "He's one of us, it's okay."

For some reason, the boss was helping Ankua lie.

So, Pepe, feeling relieved, recounted the story of the city lockdown and the search for people.

"When it comes to searching for demons, the Vatican clearly has more experience. However, due to the academy's ban, they can only send a few priests into the city to search, which creates hidden dangers. When facing demons, at least a bishop-level clergyman is required. Hey, is this for me?"

A plate of mixed roast pork was pushed in front of Pepe, and she was a little at a loss.

Ankuya smiled and introduced, "This is a specialty seasoning that's only available in Eswell City. It was developed by the brave Merlin. It has the sour taste of lemon and the fresh fragrance of thatch. It can help relieve greasiness and goes perfectly with roast pork."

Pepe thanked him modestly, then took a sip and his eyes lit up. "Delicious—well, no, not bad."

She suppressed her lovely voice and maintained the dignified image of a Vatican nun.

"I understand what you're talking about."

After cutting Pepe's slice, Ankuya started to cut his own slice. "I'm deeply impressed by this incident. Because it involves the Church and the demons, the academy's top management is also paying close attention. Do you want to know the outcome?"

Quinn breathed a sigh of relief.

The confidence and calmness of an ancient artist from ancient times!
Do the college's top brass know they're paying close attention?
When Quinn was teleported here by the Demon King, it happened to be spring break at the college. The teachers and professors were all on vacation, and there were only a few faculty members left.

If the college hadn't been on holiday, it would have been impossible for those Vatican priests to lock down the city for three days.

At that time, strange phenomena occurred in the outside world, but nothing could be seen in the college. The dispatched specialist who monitored the abnormality reported the matter to the school affairs office, but it was directly intercepted by Ankuya and dealt with quietly.

The report was long and involved a lot of content, the core content of which was that goblins might attract demons, but it was unlikely that goblins alone could attract demons. During this period, the Holy See of Light sealed off the city of Eswell for three days, presumably as a protest to the academy.
"I want to know!" Pepe nodded eagerly.

"Let me first tell you the conclusion of the investigation—"

Ankuya said calmly, "The person brought back by the school affairs commissioner was rigorously examined and confirmed to be fine. We used truth serum, arcane detection, soul screening, and sealed object testing, but found no signs of any connection to the demons."

"Is he really okay?" Pepe frowned.

Ankuya nodded affirmatively: "Please trust the academy."

It's not that Pepe doesn't believe it. No matter how bad Grindelwald is, his application of arcane magic is unparalleled in the world, and his inspection methods are no worse than those of the Holy See.

Father Maude's report recorded an incident in which the suspect passed a simple oath-taking examination before the gods.

But the priest insisted that he still felt there was something wrong with the suspect.

If there were demons directly interfering, it would indeed be possible to trick someone into swearing an oath before the Sequence Nine-led god, but the prerequisite was that the suspect must be a demon, or have a very deep and mysterious connection with the demons.

But if that were the case, it would be impossible for it to remain unscathed during Grindelwald's detailed inspection; there would be more or less traces left.

It never occurred to Pepe that someone from the academy might be colluding with the demons.

"Can you tell me what that is called?"

Pepe was stunned.

It’s strange. I clearly memorized the information, but why don’t I remember his name?

Pepe subconsciously wanted to open the suitcase to check the information, but Ankua said at this time: "His name is fake."

"fake?"

"That man had been exposed to the altar ritual up close, and he's gone half-crazy, with his memory disordered. That's why Ron Customs couldn't find his exit record."

Ankuya sighed with pity: "I don't know if it can be cured. Alas, the poor child, he drools even if he is cured."

Quinn's mouth twitched. There was no need to be so emotional.

"So is he a transcendent?" Pepe asked with a frown, "Or is there something strange about him?"

"No."

Ankuya said confidently, "He's just an unlucky guy who was kidnapped by goblins. He might have received some military training and is quite skilled."

"Is this so"

Pepe's emerald green eyes were somewhat bewildered. She remembered the Vatican's instructions and still asked without giving up, "Where is he now?"

"Who knows? He should leave Eswell City. The academy gave him a mental compensation upon his departure, as per regulations. It's enough for him to take an airship to any city in the world."

(End of this chapter)