Unspeakable bubbles

"Dean Harris, have you returned your contract item?"

“The black feather on your head isn’t the fake the dean explained to us; it’s the real thing.”

In an instant, all sorts of gazes focused on the black feather stuck in Reiko's hair.

"That's a contract? This is the first time I've ever seen one."

"No wonder......"

"Isn't that a very dangerous thing?"

"Reiko, why didn't you say so back then?"

At this moment, Emma suddenly asked loudly, "Why didn't you say anything when we were in the office that day?"

"Grandpa, he didn't actually know that the black feather on your head was real, did he? He couldn't have lied to me on purpose!"

"It was because I was worried about you that Grandpa rushed off to Maharashtra!"

Section 582, Chapter 581: When a person dies, the light goes out.

Why not say...

Faced with Emma's questioning, Reiko simply lowered her head.

"Didn't the dean give the contract to Reiko?"

"If not, then where did your contracted item come from, Reiko?"

"Could it be..."

"Chairman Hatta, please answer our questions!"

Reiko wanted to silently bear the blame, after all, she felt she bore some responsibility for Harris's death.

But as more and more mentors raised questions, she suddenly felt a surge of irritability.

This emotion was sudden and uncontrollable; she felt only—I saved the academy, what right do you have to question me!

"Reiko, say something!"

Emma spoke again, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Dean Harris went to Mahara himself, probably for your sake! Don't put all the blame on me."

Reiko said coldly, "You also went to the underworld. Although nothing seems wrong yet, what if there are any undiscovered hidden dangers on you?"

"How can Dean Harris feel at ease until he has a clear understanding of what's going on in the underworld?"

"Besides that, everyone knows that the dean is a very curious person."

"The underworld, the pyramids, the snake people, the lost dynasties... all of this must hold immense appeal for the Dean, right?"

“I don’t deny that the dean went to Mahara partly because he was worried about me, but that’s not the only reason.”

"..."

Reiko's words were very objective, but it was precisely because of this objectivity that they appeared so ruthless at times like this.

“Reiko, you…”

"Also, you asked me where the contract came from?"

Is it necessary to ask such a question?

Reiko said casually, "So what if I stole it? Can you take it back?"

A mocking look appeared on her face: "Don't forget, the academy is still in the sky, and it's all thanks to my mysterious support."

Reiko glanced at Annoxi again, as if she wanted to say something sarcastic.

But when her gaze swept over him, the words he was about to utter immediately caught in his throat.

'Hmph, you weren't being kind either. You could have easily supported Laplace Academy, but you did absolutely nothing when the academy was about to collapse!'

The atmosphere on the field was very awkward; no one expected Reiko to say such a thing.

Only Annoxi remained unaffected. She said calmly, "Why has everyone stopped discussing this? The students are in a state of panic and are waiting for us to give them an explanation."

"Is this statement...the truth?"

"I don't recommend announcing the dean's death immediately. At least, this news shouldn't be leaked until a new dean is elected!"

"agree"

"Everyone is very uneasy. This news should only be known to those present."

"Wait, wait a minute, Grandpa, Grandpa might not have met with any misfortune!"

"Perhaps he is seriously injured and temporarily unable to support the academy?"

"That's right, he must be there waiting for our rescue!"

Emma said anxiously, "We have to get Grandpa out of here right now!"

After hearing this, the mentors fell silent again.

Needless to say, the underground world is extremely dangerous. Even the dean perished there, so for them to go there would be no different from sending themselves to their deaths.

not to mention……

“Mentor Emma, ​​I understand how you feel.”

"Okay, let's accept reality."

One of the mentors sighed and said, "Among the Dean's collection, there is a 'Life Lamp.' It will not go out unless the Dean dies completely."

"Many mentors have access to the collection room. I suppose some of you, like me, had already seen it when you arrived?"

"..."

Another mentor spoke up: "Emma, ​​if you don't believe me, you can go and see for yourself."

"The lights are out... My condolences."

"I do not believe!"

Emma burst into tears and rushed out without a second thought.

Seeing this, several male instructors, fearing that Emma might do something impulsive, immediately followed her.

Everyone was in a state of confusion, and they didn't come to any conclusions afterward.

In the end, all that was done was to issue a statement saying "Nothing has happened at the college, everyone can rest assured," which only slightly calmed the students' emotions.

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"William, don't see me off anymore, Bubble wants to go home."

"Alliance Leader, have a safe journey. Come visit again when you have time."

William saw the little girl off to the carriage, still looking reluctant to part with her.

"Okay, I'll come again next time I have a holiday."

"Your Excellency!"

Orlando shoved William aside, disregarding his image, and lowered his voice: "Headquarters, it seems there's a problem. I clearly sent your message a long time ago, but the leader hasn't responded to me until today."

"Orlando will go back and check on you right away. You must take good care of yourself, all alone out there!"

"kindness!"

"Orlando, take care of yourself too!"

“Your Grace, thank you for finding the holy water.” Carmen thanked William, who looked rather unwell after being pushed aside.

"Haha, Mr. Carmen, you're too kind. They're just common goods available on the market."

William glanced at Orlando and reminded him, "Try using a little first, and stop immediately if anything goes wrong."

Carmen nodded, indicating that she understood.

Goodbye, everyone!

The little girl leaned out and waved goodbye to the group of nobles who had come to see her off.

"May the Alliance Leader have a safe journey!"

"Take care of yourself!"

"I will send an envoy to visit the Yogites!"

"Did you like the local specialties? I'll send someone to deliver them again next time."

"Take care, I'll come visit you in Orlando in a while!"

Orlando wiped away his tears in an exaggerated manner, which made the surrounding nobles feel a chill.

'This is ridiculous! Is Count Yog her biological mother?'

'I never would have guessed that before…'

You can't judge a book by its cover.

Everyone stood a little further away from Orlando, looking at him with disdain.

Even after Bubble and his companions had gone far away, Orlando lingered there for a long time.

“My lord, if you keep standing there, the leader of the alliance can no longer see you,” a nobleman said sarcastically.

Orlando ignored him completely and turned away.

As soon as he left, more than a dozen nobles stepped out from the farewell party and followed behind him.

Many people felt a chill run down their spines upon seeing this scene.

'Orlando still has so many nobles following them? That shouldn't be the case!'

'Could it be that the previous opposition wasn't just a temporary small group?'

'He was followed by eight viscounts and five earls… What merit does Orlando possess to deserve this!'

"Your Grace, Earl Orlando is truly a man of great talent and hidden abilities."