Chapter 920: The Name of the Serpent Deity, Imminent Departure (4k words for more tickets)
“Let me clarify,” Olivia said at this moment. “In principle, we do not agree to the young master’s participation in this operation. But since we cannot change his mind, we can only accompany him. Therefore, I, Chris, Trina, and Angrey will be going along. As for Eve, she will stay here.”
Eve was startled immediately and hurriedly said, “Olivia, you didn’t say that before!”
Olivia said coldly, “Chris has already experimented. After entering the Mountain of Gods, your Lingxi Technique will be ineffective. With your current abilities, going along will only become a burden.”
The straightforward remark pierced Eve’s heart, causing her face to turn pale instantly, and she remained silent.
The atmosphere of the meeting became solemn.
“No one is speaking? Then let me say it.” Professor Steven Harvey said, “I am very interested in what might be possessed within the Mountain of Gods, even in the [Heavenly Court]. So, count me in.”
“I… also…” Sister Carrian opened her mouth.
Professor Shylph activated her [Interrupt] skill again, “Sister Carrian stays at the academy, next.”
“Damn!” Sister Carrian cursed inwardly and closed her mouth. In fact, due to Sister Lilian being at the academy, she really couldn’t leave.
“So it’s just me then,” Ophelia said, “With Sister Carrian gone, there is one less healer. Take me along.”
Having been sheltered by the academy for so long, Ophelia naturally wanted to contribute her share of strength.
Moreover, under most circumstances, the healing-type ultimate skills of the golem were merely primitive therapies that infused vitality, unable to handle all situations.
A qualified healer remains important to the team.
Furthermore, although Olivia was also a medic, she clearly prioritized protecting Dark.
Having another healer means having an extra life. Besides, they were not weak.
After returning from her vacation, Ophelia reflected on her own powerlessness and had done quite a bit of homework, resulting in significant improvement.
However, after obtaining Professor Shylph’s agreement, Ophelia proposed, “Regarding this mission, I actually have another person I want to recommend.”
Professor Shylph said, “Go on.”
Ophelia said, “Hephaestus! I want to recommend Hephaestus!” “Hephaestus Dragone?” Professor Shylph said with some surprise, “Is her current strength still up to par?”
Ophelia said, “She has a good daughter.” Professor Shylph said, “It seems you have all made progress.”
Ophelia said, “Without Professor Jones, we need a replacement, and Hephaestus is the best choice.”
Shylph hesitated, “She is indeed a very good choice. But the danger of this mission is too great… and she also holds the title of a first-year professor.”
Ophelia said, “The Beast Mastery class for first-years doesn’t require weekly lessons. She will agree.”
Professor Shylph nodded and said, “I know she will agree, but this mission is extremely dangerous. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say it’s a matter of life and death. We have no reason to make her take such a risk.”
Ophelia said, “Indeed.”
Professor Shylph said, “So this proposal is over. Now that the candidates are basically set, let’s discuss them.”
The participants for this rescue mission were: Professors Shylph, Kazel, Metia, Lily, Harvey, Ophelia, Dark, Olivia, Chris, Angrey, Trina, and Aurora, Eralganie, and Nix who would participate by default.
These fourteen people could essentially represent the strongest immediate combat force available from Saint Maryann Academy at this time.
As for those retired professors, Professor Shylph did not intend to disturb them.
After confirming the participants, everyone immediately began discussing the deployment plan. Simply put, they would divide the fourteen-person team into several smaller groups to facilitate timely support during critical moments.
Firstly, Dark, Olivia, and Aurora would definitely be in one group; they would be protected as the core of the team, with the [Serpent Deity] Nix belonging to this group.
Secondly, Professors Kazel, Eralganie, and Harvey would form another group; they would be the core researchers.
Then, Professors Shylph, Chris, and Lily would be one group, responsible for security and reconnaissance.
Finally, Professors Metia and Ophelia would be one group, serving as support.
As for the remaining Trina and Angrey, they would be the combatants… but everyone except Aurora was a combatant!
Trina and Angrey’s true roles were only to protect Dark Demon.
Overall, the responsibility distribution of this team was reasonable. However, it indeed lacked a main tank.
They would have to let [Serpent Deity] Nix take on the role.
Fortunately, everyone present was a Magus, though none of them had the powerful front-line combat capabilities like Professor Jones, they each had corresponding golems to fill the gap.
It wasn’t a big issue.
During this meeting, they also completed a small experiment. The experiment proved that [Serpent Deity] Nix had no control over pollutants. However, its divine authority fused with its body could [assimilate] ordinary pollutants!
The mechanism behind this was indescribable.
But in short, Nix could assimilate pollutants including Number Ten into its black oil!
As for the other ability—[Devour]—it had not been tested. Nix obviously didn’t want to eat those unknown things. It was a delicate grass-eating serpent…
Time passed quickly, and by six o’clock in the evening, most of what needed to be discussed had been settled.
Dark took this opportunity to reveal his accidental discovery.
Professor Shylph exclaimed in shock, “You mean, there is a possibility that the other soul within Saint Maiden Audrey Jeane’s body is the soul of the War God?” Dark said, “Even if it isn’t, it’s likely the soul of a subordinate deity of the War God. But given the situation at the time, that soul was clearly not in a state of awakening. I suspect that the purpose of the Secret Rite Academy coming here is related to this.”
Professor Kazel said, “Do you want to awaken that soul? Or do you have other plans?”
Professor Shylph turned to Professor Jones and said, “Pavva, I’ll leave this investigation to you.”
Professor Jones said seriously, “I understand.”
Although the matter of the second soul within the Saint Maiden was important, it was not something that needed urgent consideration at this moment.
After everyone exchanged a few more words, they dispersed.
As night approached, they would set out tomorrow, and tonight was the last night to prepare thoroughly.
After leaving the Lake Bottom Space, Dark came with Olivia and others to the Magical Animal Club.
He summoned the [Soul of the Moon Goddess], ordering her to summon the [Chariot of the Moon Goddess].
[Thank you very much! Thank you very much! Thank you very much!]
