Chapter 928: Luxien, I’ve already helped you withdraw from the club
“Be more specific! Where did you buy it? Are you talking about the laboratory in the secret realm?”
At that moment, they no longer cared about mockery or having fun.
Laboratory ruins within the secret realm!
This is a good thing!
There are research records about the Great Spell, and perhaps there are special materials left from experiments, etc.
Although they might not understand those documents, it doesn’t mean others won’t.
When faced with no real challenges, everyone has a strange confidence, thinking of themselves as geniuses.
The Witch Academy side is happy to think they can reconstruct the data of the Great Spell, while the wizards are excited about chasing knowledge; any knowledge could lead to a leap in their strength.
Even elves and Holy Angels take it very seriously.
Although they wouldn’t pursue knowledge like the wizards, truly valuable things never lose their worth.
At the very least, they could sell it to the wizards or witches.
However, just as they wanted to ask further, Aen Galande had already slipped away.
Whether in battle and escape within the secret realm, or these days being brutally humiliated after Luxien exchanged her for a Magic Source and then being forced to calm down by a mental tranquilization spell, all of these instances were a continuous mental strain on her.
It’s already a miracle that she managed to escape awake.
With all four of them in poor mental states and unable to extract any valuable information, they had no choice but to decide to let the person rest first.
“Don’t worry, our Witch Academy will provide you with the best healing environment.”
Although everyone was surprised by this sudden situation, they were indeed on the Witch Academy’s home turf and could only rely on them.
They had no reason to refuse the goodwill of the witches; what do four seriously injured people even account for?
If it came to a comparison… then how about the people who died in the secret realm?
The reason they compromised was that this matter was already known to each academy.
If they had directly told them that only the Wizard Academy knew about it, they would have effortlessly taken those few people back to the academy for treatment.
But unfortunately, it couldn’t work that way.
Furthermore, Aen Galande had transformed into a witch, giving the Witch Academy reason to forcibly keep her.
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Even if they attacked the issue of her transformation, it would only be mere words, with no actual benefits.
So it would be better to let the witch heal her, and then everyone would know the news in no time.
“This is only natural.” Xing Anlei, as the vice president of the All-purpose Workshop, naturally took the lead in taking responsibility for this matter.
After checking that Aen Galande had indeed completed her witch transformation, she said nothing more.
Quietly, she approached the other four, who were in extremely poor condition, and cast a blessing spell to alleviate their suffering.
“Classmates, might I ask, do you know who put Aen Galande into the Magic Source and turned her into a prospective witch?”
“It was… it was Tan Man…”
Feeling a hint of warmth from the blessing spell, although the other person’s voice was still hoarse, they still responded to Xing Anlei’s question.
This question, naturally, also caused many people to furrow their brows.
Tan Man… this name, many still remember, especially from the Witch Academy side.
And now, they had become a formidable dilemma within the secrets.
If previously it was rumored that Tan Man collaborated with the Ancient Ice to harm the students, that was just a casual assumption.
However, now that they had truly done such a thing, they couldn’t laugh anymore.
At this moment, Xing Anlei, as the clerk, promptly clarified, separating the Witch Academy’s relationship with Tan Wei; they represented the All-purpose Workshop and the Witch’s secret society, while Tan Wei was merely a fragment holder.
After sending off these “injured parties,” Xing Anlei immediately found a private space to contact the workshop president Ming Xueming.
After briefly explaining the situation to her, Ming Xueming fell silent.
“Yes… that student named Aen Galande was imprisoned by Tan Wei’s Magic Source, so… should we give it a try?” Xing Anlei lowered her voice and asked at the end.
“Arrange things over at the medical room; I’ll handle the rest. If that doesn’t work, I’ll contact you again.” After pondering for a while, Ming Xueming spoke up.
“Okay.”
Xing Anlei nodded and hung up the communication.
Then, she made another call.
“Hello, this is Xing Anlei. Shortly, there will be four seriously injured students over at the medical room from the Wizard Academy; take good care of them. They’ve just come out of the secret realm gravely injured, and there might be a delayed explosion sleeping curse on them. Check to see if there are any other extraordinary means; we didn’t conduct any on-site checks, and such severe injuries might lead to them becoming dazed?”
“Just a day? They are very prestigious students from other academies coming to exchange here. Prioritize their health; do not use harsh methods to forcefully awaken them. They also hold some important information, and what if an irritating potion or spell damages their minds and memory? How many days will it take?”
“Four to five days? Alright, I’ve got it; I’ll bear the pressure for you.”
Just as Xing Anlei was hastily arranging various matters, Ming Xueming, who received the news, was also waiting for a response.
Her gaze fixed on the private chat interface opened by the Great Knowledge Seed, her finger rhythmically tapping against the back of her other hand.
Ming Xueming was very clear that perhaps they couldn’t align with Tan Xian, but some matters didn’t need to be dealt with emotionally; interests were also a significant metric in relationships.
Tan Xian: What’s up?
Quickly, a reply popped up in the chat interface.
And Ming Xueming quickly responded back.
Ming Xueming: I heard you guys stuffed one of the Wizard Academy students with a Magic Source.
Ming Xueming: I wanted to come and confirm this matter with you.
Tan Xian: Just personal grievances, is that why you contacted me?
Ming Xueming: I don’t remember you having any grievances with this boy named Aen Galande.
Ming Xueming: Moreover, you shouldn’t be the type to hold grudges.
Tan Shu: Oh, Luxien holds the grudge. I’m just doing this as a favor.
Tan Shu: After all, you know, we were all formerly students of the Wizard Academy. Some grievances are quite normal.
Ming Xueming: Is that so?
Ming Xueming: Luxien is actually with you guys.
Tan Shu: Of course, you all gave up on her. If I don’t take her, who will?
Seeing the message sent by Tan Shu, Ming Xueming’s expression showed no change.
In the secret realm, it was a normal operation for the team to give up on Luxien; what surprised her was that the other side could meet Tan Shu.
Regardless, Ming Xueming had categorized this coincidence as the last struggle of the Child of Fortune.
Tan Shu: If you’re contacting me just to talk about this, I won’t play along.
Ming Xueming: Please wait.
Ming Xueming: From the mouths of those who came out, I learned that they seemed to know about the laboratory ruins in the secret realm.
Tan Shu: Don’t spout nonsense; I don’t know.
Ming Xueming: I haven’t asked you anything yet~
Tan Rui: Ah.JPG
Ming Xueming: How about we get straight to the point?
Ming Xueming: You should know some information, right?
Tan Rui: Do you think I would tell you?
Ming Xueming: You can say what you want directly; the value of information is time-sensitive. After today, who knows if it will be worth anything tomorrow?
Tan Rui: You didn’t even ask about those who escaped?
Ming Xueming: Oh~ They’re too severely injured; they’ll probably be unconscious for a few days.
Ming Xueming: Also, your sleeping curse is truly vicious.
Tan Rui: ?
Ming Xueming: Just kidding; I don’t know what you want?
Tan Rui: Fragments of the Great Spellbook.
Tan Rui: Are you guys willing to give them?
Ming Xueming: We dare to give; do you dare to ask?
Ming Xueming: Actually, I’m very curious as to why you want so many fragments.
Ming Xueming: Even if they can enhance the strength of the Ancient Ice, it doesn’t mean stubborn resistance.
Tan Rui: Ah… Isn’t this what we came for in this secret realm? Why do you care?
Ming Xueming: Good point; trading should not concern what is wanted, it’s the most basic quality. Our society only has one Heart of Cold Wave left, and from a different perspective, that should suffice, right?
Tan Han: That’s not enough.
Ming Xueming: You’re being too greedy.
Tan Han: Then let those few just sleep for three or four more days.
Looking at Tan Han’s current expression, a hint of helplessness surfaced on Ming Xueming’s calm face.
Ming Xueming: You set the price; one Heart of Cold Wave is all we have.
Tan Han: Share the positioning of the people carrying fragments from the other academies with me.
Ming Xueming: That’s a bit too much!
Tan Han: In addition, make Luxien withdraw from the club; she’s no longer one of your All-purpose Workshop people.
Ming Xueming stared at the messages she sent and the replies that came back in silence.
She had underestimated Tan Han’s sharpness.
Ming Xueming: What are you all plotting?
Tan Han: I’m not sure (sincerely).
…
At this moment, within the Ice Snow Throne secret realm.
“Sister, were you just…?” With her gaze lost on Tan Yin, Xiao You stepped forward to ask.
“Oh, it’s nothing; this scene just didn’t fall through; it’s just that someone contacted me now.” Tan Yin explained.
“Who contacted you?”
“Um… the president of the All-purpose Workshop, Ming Xueming.”
Even as Tan Yin spoke this name, Luxien, who had remained silent, suddenly looked up towards Tan Yin.
“They really dare to do it…” Tan Yin sighed, “They’re asking me for the specific location of the Dream World laboratory ruins.”
“Wait, why? Didn’t we let those guys go?” Shi Ruizhi asked in confusion.
“Exactly~ But those people seem to have reasons unknown and after some moves from their club, they’ll probably lie in the medical room for a day or two. They pinpointed me from the brief message and are now contacting me to exchange information.”
“Then what about our plan? Aren’t we supposed to use this message to attract their attention? Just telling the Witch Academy, what’s the use of that?” Shi Ruizhi asked anxiously.
“But they are trading the fragments and the approximate locations of those holding the fragments to swap with us; doesn’t that tempt you?” Tan Yin looked towards Shi Ruizhi.
“Uh…”
“The club’s style has changed.” At this moment, Luxien was the most qualified to speak.
“Luxien, how would you feel if you were to leave the All-purpose Workshop?” At this moment, Tan Sha ran spoke up.
The question pointed directly at Luxien.
“I…”
“I’m the one who helped you stuff the Magic Source into Aen Galande, which exposed your identity.” After all, Luxien didn’t have the ability to touch the Magic Source; she was still a low-level student, her mental power wasn’t qualified to handle the Magic Source, and she didn’t have the talent and affinity to self-generate magic power, so she naturally couldn’t directly give Aen Galande the Magic Source.
“By the way, Luxien, what are you concerned about? Resources, status, reputation, identity, or family?” Shi Ruizhi asked.
“Hasn’t all this been expressed already… But I’m not afraid of a bad reputation or being penniless… But my family… my parents, they have already been supported by the family…”
Luxien couldn’t find a way to express herself, recalling the first time she was thrown into the Witch Academy, called home, and scolded mercilessly by her parents.
Being told that the Witch Academy was a garbage academy…
Then, with the club’s intervention, they enjoyed a status they had never experienced before.
When she picked up the phone again, her parents were full of envy… educating her to be obedient, to build connections in the academy.
And frequently telling her what they were up to, they had never enjoyed such treatment, their son had turned things around.
Even if their son had now become their daughter, it didn’t matter; in the face of interests, power, identity, status, everything was inconsequential.
Family was her current entanglement that she couldn’t cut off or untangle; she knew that such a family was truly rotten… but a statement of “they are my parents,” or “my son turned things around”… how could she sever that connection?
The most difficult relationship in the world was the familial bond that boiled frogs in warm water; they could not experience true happiness nor be driven to the determination to completely sever ties, and forever would just be suppressed…
At this moment, everyone fell silent.
Even if they couldn’t share the same feelings, they could imagine the hardships involved.
“I’ve already helped you withdraw from the club; this is one of the conditions.”
At this moment, as everyone fell silent, Tan Wei spoke, actively choosing to play the villain.
If her parents imposed excessive demands on their child because they couldn’t match up to their wealth, then the one who was wrong wouldn’t be Luxien.
At this moment, Shi Ruizhi looked at Tan Wei in astonishment; she didn’t expect Tan Wei to make such a decisive choice for Luxien. She felt a bit confused.
However, Xiao You… after her shock, quickly grasped it.
Subsequently, they both looked at Luxien, seemingly curious about her reaction.
But Luxien at this moment… had no reaction, only a sense of relief.
When others thought she had made a decision, she had been shocked, delighted, scared, worried, angry, and regretful…
But in the end, she didn’t express anything, as if all the emotions intertwined, until they ultimately stirred her awake.
“Thank you…”
At this moment, Luxien said something that left Shi Ruizhi even more puzzled; did Luxien actually want to thank Tan Wei?
“It’s nothing~ Want to try joining the Baking House? It’s a small community, not many members, the main members are probably… just a few of us present, and… Xiao Lian.”
