Survive in Azure Files

The atmosphere in the seminar office was extremely solemn.

I just watched from the sidelines, not saying anything or making any rash moves. After all, Liyin had already apologized for her blunt way of speaking, so there was no need to dwell on it.

The key issue now is that the game development department has indeed not achieved any results. As the president of the seminar, Liyin may be unkind, but she is just following the procedures.

The operation of each club in Kivotos is managed by the student union of each academy. Even as Xia Lai's teacher, I do not have the power to directly intervene.

So, if I want to speak up for the game development department, I have to at least wait for Liyin to make a decision.

After a long silence, Li Yin finally spoke again:

"Very good. It seems that we have reached a consensus on the issue of the game development department being idle and doing nothing."

...It might be Liion's characteristic that she would use words like this as a matter of course, which are fine from a rational point of view but can hurt people emotionally.

I don’t know whether Liyin is unaware of this or she knows it but still doesn’t care about other people’s opinions.

Either way, it illustrates the same fact.

In the eyes of the world, even though Tiao Yue Liyin is a genius standing at the top of the millennium, she must also be a difficult to approach and get close to.

"Although I don't know much about games, the name of the club is called the Game Development Department, but you only know how to play games. This is not in line with the purpose set when your club was first established. This proves that your passion for games is only at the level of a hobbyist.

"Millennium's resources are limited. The failure of your first work has proven that you don't have enough talent; and the reasons mentioned above also show that you haven't put in enough effort. In this case, let's give the activity room and funds to students who need it more. This is also for your own good.

“The implementation of the system must be fair. If societies like yours continue to exist, not only will the position of the seminar be questioned, but it will also attract criticism and hostility from other societies.

"Besides, if you just want to play games together, it's OK even if you don't have the current club, right? You can just join the Homecoming Club, right? You don't have to waste school resources, and you won't be opposed by students who lack resource support. Your own interests won't be affected much either. Isn't this a win-win situation?

"In summary, based on a reasonable perspective, there is only one most effective way to solve each other's existing problems."

Li Yin calmly gave a solution that she thought was the best of both worlds:

"As the chairman of the seminar, I am here to inform your game development department of the dissolution notice in advance. The relevant documents will be issued as soon as possible. If you have any objections, you can raise them now."

It's time for me to speak -

"That's all bullshit!"

However, just as I was about to speak, an excited voice echoed throughout the activity room.

Having reached the limit of her patience, Momoi overcame her guilt and fear, and shouted fiercely to the seminar chairperson who could directly decide the survival of their club:

"Lack of enthusiasm? Enthusiast? Ha! Stop looking down on us! What do you know about us?"

I have always known that Taoi is brave, even to the point of being reckless, but I never thought she would be this reckless.

Liyin didn't seem to expect that Taoi would suddenly yell at her, and her expression froze slightly.

And Tao Jing is still continuing to output:

"In order to avoid the same setbacks as last time, we are working hard every day, hoping to make a game that can shut up those trolls on the Internet!

“It’s our fault that we didn’t achieve any results! However, I won’t let you look down on everyone’s passion and dedication to the game! Game development is like the creation of an invention, it requires inspiration and knowledge reserves!

"Does that mean that mass-producing junk games is in line with the purpose of the Millennium? Is that what you want to see?

“Even if our current level is just the number one in the annual crappy game rankings, our love for games will never lose to anyone else!

"Just wait! Even if you forcefully disband our club, we will never give up! The game we are going to make will absolutely, absolutely convince you that it is fun and make you sincerely regret your decision today!

“So, outsiders who don’t understand the game should just shut up—”

The panicked Yuzu and Xiaolu teamed up to cover Taoi's mouth, preventing this final personal attack from happening.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, my sister didn't mean any harm!"

“Wow… It’s all my fault as the club leader… Please don’t punish Momoi…”

Tao Jing was still struggling excitedly, but the other two were frightened out of their wits.

I don’t know if it was my illusion, but I seemed to see a look of loneliness flash across her face as I was keeping an eye on Liyin.

But when I wanted to take a closer look, I found that the grim expression of this supreme leader of the millennium seemed to have never changed at all.

"...Indeed, if you don't understand, you have no right to speak. The so-called game may indeed require time to develop before it can be fully developed."

I feel that Liyin might actually be quite reasonable. At least she doesn't seem to care about Taoi's offense to her.

However, compared to "love", she obviously cares more about the latter.

"No matter what, I am just following the rules and regulations. Rules are rules."

Liyin said coldly, "Even if it's true as you said, you are indeed making corresponding efforts. Similarly, according to what you said, games are like inventions, and are also full of uncertainties, right? Can you guarantee that your next work can really achieve the expected results?"

"Of course!" Taoi broke free.

"no, you can not."

Liyin stared at Tao Jing: "You are just being driven by emotions and saying such arrogant words. Even the most outstanding inventors have failures, let alone you who have only produced failed works so far."

exactly.

The current game development department has not demonstrated the value of allowing the workshop to tolerate current inaction and invest in its future.

"You have no way of guaranteeing that the seminar, which is responsible for leading the Millennium forward, will not always pay for your nonsense." Li Yin closed her eyes. "I think you should understand what has been said so far."

It seems that the game development department is doomed to be abolished.

Except for Xiaotao who was still excited, the other two girls who held her were already in low spirits.

Now it's time for me, the hero who saves them, to appear on the scene.

"Liyin."

The girl looked at me with eyes that showed no emotion: "Teacher, what's the matter?"

I asked politely, "Can you please reconsider this matter?"

"……what?"

Liyin looked at me for a long time as if she was unsure, and then she said slowly: "Teacher, this matter has nothing to do with you."

I laughed it off: "No, no, no, after all, I am still a consultant to the game development department!"

Liyin frowned slightly and asked the junior beside her: "Yuuka, is this true?"

"Eh? Well," Yuuka, who was fiddling with her phone, hesitated for a moment before answering honestly, "As far as I can remember, the game development department has not submitted any relevant applications."

……ah?

My smile froze and I looked at the three people in the game development department.

Midori and Yuzu both looked at Momoi who had suddenly stopped moving.

The awkward silence lasted for a while, and then Lu Cai said quietly: "If I remember correctly, it should be my sister who was responsible for submitting the application, right?"

"Well, well..." Tao Jing stuck out her tongue in embarrassment, "I was playing a dungeon recently and forgot where I came from..."

...To be honest, it has been about half a month since I met the game development department and agreed to serve as their club advisor?

As expected of Taoi, her performance completely matches my stereotype of her.

And, in other words, I am really an irrelevant person at the moment!

Then why are you distributing casino flyers and involving me?!

Suddenly I felt that this club deserved to be disbanded since they were so careless about important matters.

But even so, I couldn't just sit there and watch.

I cleared my throat and said, "Ahem, Liyin, you heard it too. Anyway, the relevant procedures will be completed soon."

"...Then, teacher."

Liyin's expression and tone became solemn, and her authority became more and more intense:

"Can I understand that you, representing Xialai, a subsidiary of the Federal Student Union, intend to take this opportunity to interfere in Millennium's internal affairs?"

I shook my head and smiled, "No, I am just an adult and a consultant teacher of the game development department. I want to help my students and protect their important clubs."

Liyin's aura receded, and she asked in confusion, "I think I've made myself very clear. If you were an adult, would you still act like an ignorant child and make trouble?"

"I know you have your difficulties, and I understand your considerations. There is no doubt that your decision is correct."

“Thank you for your support of our work.”

I said gently, "But, Liyin, if I vouch for them, can I give them some more time?"

There was a brief silence.

I noticed that everyone in the game development department had expressions of gratitude, Yuuka was surprised and worried, and Liyin had only pure confusion on her face.

"…Why?" Li Yin asked, "Why would you go to such lengths for them?"

Why else is there any reason for this?

I just said it.

It's just to help students like me who are in trouble and need a helping hand.

It is Liyin's responsibility to forcibly disband the game development department, and it is my obligation to buy time for the game development department.

not to mention……

Such a good opportunity to improve your favorability should not be missed easily!

What else can win a girl's heart more than providing selfless help in times of crisis?

What could be more likely to arouse a girl's curiosity than showing a side of you that is different from her expectations?

Whether it's the game development department or Liyin, you are all my important students!

This way, it's a win-win situation for me.

I was brewing words that I thought were cool, with a confident smile on my lips, ready to keep trying.

However, at this moment.

There was a knock on the open door of the seminar office.

The seminar secretary, Noah, quietly appeared at the door with a smile on his face: "Why is it so lively? Are you talking about something interesting?"

The girl with white hair and purple eyes tilted her head and said softly, "If you don't mind, can you take me with you?"

I have to say that the timing of Noah's appearance was really coincidental.

I recalled the scene of Yuka quietly fiddling with her phone just now, and looking at her relieved expression at this moment, I suddenly understood.

No wonder Yuka didn't say anything just now, it turns out she went to ask for help.

Indeed, with Noah's intelligence, the time he has worked with Liyin and his understanding of Liyin, he is indeed one of the best candidates to deal with the president of the seminar.

"Noah. You've already heard what happened from Yuuka, right?"

But on the other hand, Liyin simply didn't understand human nature. As the chairperson of the seminar, her wisdom was naturally unfathomable, and she came up with the correct answer in an instant.

Glancing at Liyin's sharp eyes, Yuuka lowered her head with a wry smile.

"Hehe~ As expected of you, you are the president~"

Noah narrowed his eyes and smiled, and directly admitted: "I heard about the cause from Yuka-chan, but I don't know how far it has progressed now."

"...The teacher hopes to use his reputation to guarantee the game development club and delay the club's disbanding."

"Eh? Is that so?"

Noah looked at me with a little surprise, as if he had a new understanding of my noble sentiments, and then he returned to his previous smile and said casually:

"Well... isn't this a good idea? Since it's the teacher's request."

Liyin frowned again and said hesitantly: "But..."

"President, this is a rare opportunity to let Xia Lai's teacher take the initiative to owe us a favor for the seminar~" Noah didn't mind me being next to him, and analyzed the pros and cons and persuaded him, "President, just agree to it based on reasonable judgment~ What's more..."

Noah winked at me mischievously, raised his hand to cover his cherry-colored lips, leaned close to Liyin's ear, and whispered something.

Then, there was a long silence.

Liyin finally opened her eyes, looked around, and said slowly:

"I don't intend to take back my fate."

The atmosphere suddenly became solemn until Liyin spoke again.

"But." Li Yin's tone was a little doubtful, "I never said from the beginning that the order to abolish the department should be executed immediately."

The situation can be described as a dramatic turn of events.