096 Dekan’s Unique Way of Thinking
“I’m here to inform you that you’ve passed the first stage of your special review, bringing you one step closer to officially becoming a special card maker!”
Reilen said with a smile, his tone clearly proud of Dekan.
The content of the first stage mainly involved an investigation into Dekan’s personal growth experiences and family interpersonal relationships.
It was essentially a file check.
Of course, there was also a subjective analysis process conducted by the headquarters.
Logically, Dekan’s card-making style, his multilingual card-making ability, and his performance in the Shadow World would naturally raise suspicions or even doubts about his background.
The fact that the whole process was completed so efficiently must have been thanks to President Reilen’s help behind the scenes.
“In the past special review process, the second stage would be conducted by a one-on-one interview with a high-ranking official directly from the headquarters of the Card Makers’ Association.”
President Reilen continued.
“…… Aren’t you included?”
“I, too, am a high-ranking official, but I am not directly affiliated with the headquarters.”
“So will the person coming to review me be troublesome?”
“No, it’s not her reviewing you, you have to go meet her personally.”
Dekan frowned slightly.
He could tell that the person who would review him had a certain air of superiority.
“Of course, you can refuse, but then the headquarters will send someone else to review you, and there’s no telling if the foreign reviewer sent over will be difficult.”
President Reilen obviously saw through Dekan’s mood, seemingly not upset by his arrogance, but rather understanding Dekan’s sense of pride.
“The school will give you a leave of absence until you complete the review, and all expenses such as travel and accommodation will be fully covered.”
Professor Arno added from the side.
Dekan nodded, his expression now very relaxed.
Why didn’t you say so earlier? Fully covered trip, why hesitate then?
And anyway, according to what President Reilen said, this national figure who’s quite pompous would surely be more convenient to deal with than someone from another country.
President Reilen said, “You will be meeting the only eighth-rank special card maker of the Norton Kingdom. Her name is ancient and difficult to pronounce in human language, so we simply call her the Ice Snow Princess.”
“……”
As a citizen of the Norton Kingdom, of course he had heard of the most prestigious card maker in his country.
It was said that this Ice Snow Princess was a half-elf, skilled in ice magic, and most of the powerful cards she made were related to ice.
She was a very prominent figure that ordinary people wouldn’t have the chance to meet.
But here’s the question.
Wasn’t Ice Snow Princess at Tristine Magic Academy?
He had just heard in the morning that the Rebirth Church was going to cause trouble at Tristine Academy, and now he was being sent there.
So if you think about it.
The Rebirth Church might be planning something big.
And there was a high possibility that he had already been involved in this plan.
What is the target’s ultimate goal?
And what kind of powerful figures will the Rebirth Church send this time?
Dekan couldn’t find the answers immediately.
But the more he thought about it, the more excited he became.
When fortune comes knocking, how could one not be happy!
Hopefully, only high-quality individuals will arrive.
After all, in the real world, rebirth church members themselves could also be considered spoils of war.
Even though his mind was full of activities, Dekan showed no change in expression.
At this point, he should not exhibit any signs of “knowing things he shouldn’t know.”
Just act dumb, that’s all.
“Ice Snow Princess has a very cold personality, if it wasn’t for her belonging to the Norton Kingdom and having some ties with our branch, she probably wouldn’t agree to review you. Take care not to upset her.”
President Reilen patiently explained to Dekan.
“Is her temper… quite strange?”
“She simply doesn’t care about anything. If she finds you annoying, she will ignore you directly. If you anger her, no matter who you are, she would freeze you into an ice sculpture.”
“……That shouldn’t be much of a problem.”
Dekan’s eyes flickered, as if in a moment of thought he had come to some conclusion.
“You…”
Professor Arno narrowed his eyes.
Although he hadn’t spoken a word before, he had been observing Dekan closely.
He felt that Dekan had just estimated the chances of defeating a powerful enemy…
Against whom?
Ice Snow Princess?
Could he be having impure thoughts for her?!
Professor Arno suddenly felt a bit uneasy letting Dekan go to Tristin City.
“Dekan, remember that you are going for an exchange visit, not for inspection.”
Professor Arno warned him, his tone becoming slightly stern.
He was really worried that Dekan might treat others’ academy as if it were a demon academy.
That could lead to some irreparable serious accidents.
“Professor, I understand. I certainly don’t want to be frozen into an ice sculpture and sent back.”
Dekan paused, then continued,
“By the way, can I bring Cornelia and Chloix with me?”
“Do you have any ulterior motives?!”
Professor Arno abruptly became alarmed.
He was now somewhat reluctant to let Dekan visit Tristine Academy.
“Our invincible triangle cannot be incomplete!”
“You’re going to visit, not challenge the Shadow World!”
Professor Arno thought, why would you need to bring your gang to see someone else’s Ice Snow Princess?
Besides, apart from Cornelia being a decent warrior, don’t you two (as the priest and mage) seem a bit off?
Who you trying to torment?
With two coughs, the professor continued,
“First of all, they will have to skip some classes, which I find hard to approve. Also, we did not inform Tristine Magic Academy of any additional accompanying personnel beforehand. If Cornelia and Chloix were to go, they would have to stay in an inn outside of the academy, and expenses would be on their own.”
“Alright, sigh… I’ll go alone this time. It’s just… no one to protect me, feels somewhat unsafe…”
Dekan sighed helplessly, muttering softly.
Hearing this, Professor Arno’s eyes twitched slightly.
Is your sense of security built on everyone else’s insecurity?
Moreover, Professor Arno strongly suspected that Dekan’s intention to bring Cornelia and Chloix was targeted at Ice Snow Princess.
Ordinary students would undoubtedly become playthings in the hands of these three individuals.
The only person or thing in Tristin City worth such a full force mobilization would be Ice Snow Princess.
Moving against Ice Snow Princess?
Even a madman wouldn’t have such thoughts.
But.
Not only does Arno believe Dekan has such impure thoughts, he also believes Dekan has the daring to act on them!
As the teacher who has dealt with Dekan the most, Professor Arno has now somewhat come to understand Dekan’s behavior patterns.
Although Dekan would never actively provoke Ice Snow Princess,
But what if!
What if Ice Snow Princess makes things difficult for Dekan, or even takes the initiative to use force against him?
In that case, Dekan will stand on the moral high ground, viewing Ice Snow Princess as someone to be fully exploited as an enemy, and devising every possible means to make her succumb!
The worst-case scenario could lead to a complete rupture of friendly relations between the two academies, or even cause unrest in the Norton Kingdom.
Absolutely cannot let Dekan take this criminal gang along!
