"Huai Shi, you still look like you can't straighten your back after taking advantage of me."
The old lady didn't seem to care about Huai Shi's politeness and awe. Instead, she shook her head and said, "If you don't have a thick skin, it will be difficult for you to achieve anything in the future."
"Whether I have a thick skin or not has nothing to do with whether I respect others or not," Huai Shi replied indifferently, "I'm just grateful for your help."
"Hahaha, you're still so good at talking. You make me feel happy. I'll take it that you like to cast a long line to catch a big fish. "
Emperor Qing smiled happily, no longer showing his usual arrogant and indifferent look. Instead, he pointed to the seat next to him and said, "Since you've come at the right time, would you like to chat with this old woman for a while?"
Huai Shi was about to decline when Isaac took the initiative to say, "Sorry, I have something else to discuss with Huai Shi."
"Next time then." The old lady waved her hand heartily. "I won't force you to participate in the afternoon tea party of us old people."
The two old seniors were very gentle and didn't have the idea of showing off their master's demeanor to the young people.
However, the monkey took advantage of Huai Shi's inattention to pull his hair and went back while squeaking.
It was very proud.
With his mother beside him, Huai Shi didn't dare to pick up the damn monkey and beat it up. He could only nod politely and say goodbye.
After going upstairs and sitting down in Isaac's suite, the vice president brought over a glass of wine. After sitting down and pondering for a moment, he asked, "Did the president say anything to you before you came?"
"It's as good as not saying anything."
Huai Shi shrugged and asked, "So, can you tell me first — what's the matter? Where are the enemies? How many should I kill? "
"I don't know."
Isaac shook his head. After taking a sip of whiskey, he sighed with some worry and said, "I'm afraid the Continuation Institute will have a lot to do."
"You, don't you have any … tips?" Huai Shi curiously leaned forward from the sofa and winked at him. She was just short of saying, "Hurry up and take a look at the future, then come back and give me a spoiler" on her face.
Isaac was silent for a long time, perfectly concealing the awkwardness of being targeted. "There's too much noise on the timeline. I'm afraid the Continuation Academy won't give others such a chance."
Everyone said that every edition was a god, but there were not many who were targeted like him in every edition.
Take a bug like Kronos for example, everyone would take a stab at him when they had nothing to do. But after so many years, he was still a bug, and the only thing missing was to write a ban on his face.
It couldn't be helped. As long as it was a one-on-one battle, the vice-principal would always be a god. Strong crowd control and strong output. If he couldn't win, he would even block. The other side had no chance at all.
If it was a group battle, then everyone would have to think of a way to ban the character. Otherwise, there would be no gaming experience at all.
There was no surprise that the Continuation Academy would make the first move. What they had here, there would definitely be something in Hell as well. If things turned into two Time Manipulators playing with each other, then it would only become an endless loop without any value, and it wouldn't benefit the outcome.
But even so, the vice-principal still came here as a representative of Celestial genealogy, which meant that he still had value in other aspects. Putting aside the role of a Sublimator as a tool, a person like him who was a top scholar in over forty subjects would always be an indispensable part of the decision-making process.
"I'm afraid you won't directly participate in this battle, right?" Huai Shi asked.
"It's hard to say. The mysticism of the Continuation Academy is always unpredictable." Isaac rubbed his eyes tiredly. It was obvious that he had inquired about and come into contact with such matters these days. It was a pity that he didn't have Russell's ability to wield influence, and there was nothing he could do about the deep-rooted secrecy system of the Continuation Academy.
Huai Shi shook his head and leaned on the sofa. "They didn't even let me bring Nautilus. To be honest, I'm a little guilty."
"Think on the bright side. If the Continuation Academy doesn't let you bring it, it means they don't need it."
The vice-principal shook his head and raised his finger. Suddenly, several iron boxes were smashed next to Huai Shi.
"Take these with you."
He waved his hand and the iron boxes opened, revealing the densely packed relics of the border. The sudden burst of light almost blinded Huai Shi's eyes.
Two gray gloves as thin as cicada's wings were the Indestructible Hand, a relic of the border from the Ivory Tower's storage. It was claimed that as long as the other parts were not burned to ashes, it could even touch the core of a star.
On both sides were the Ring of Longevity and the Wings of Blessing of Death and Decay. One of the two rings gave the wearer an additional sixty percent of vitality, regardless of the ratio, while the other was a miraculous treasure claimed to be able to defend against all curses and protect the soul.
And in the middle of the ring was a huge five-colored diamond …
Huai Shi sucked in a cold breath.
— — The legendary Mark of Miracle, Rainbow Eye?
It remembered the wearer's best state. Once activated, it could directly backtrack the wearer to the save point six times!
Below it was an entire row of the most powerful single-soldier lethal weapons that the Directorate of Command's technical department had sealed off for Beelzebub — numbered curse bullets.
There were eight bullets with sequences above 3000, one with sequences above 800, and one with sequences within the top 100.
Just these few items added together were already the Ivory Tower's most prized possession.
Not to mention a full 1000 milliliters of liquid source.
It was enough for Huai Shi to have enough power to bombard at full power for more than ten minutes …
"Mr. Isaac, you didn't secretly move the school's secret storage, did you?" Huai Shi scratched his head.
As the vice-principal's secretary, he had never approved the withdrawal of these things!
No, there were some things he had not even seen in the list …
Isaac shook his head calmly. "Don't worry. I only took what was within my authority. The rest are my personal and family collections. If you haven't used them all, remember to return them to me."
"This … is a little too much, isn't it?" Huai Shi felt a little dizzy.
"It's just a precaution."
Isaac was silent for a long time before telling him directly, "I understand your style, but I hope you don't do too many unnecessary things, Mr. Huai Shi."
He paused and emphasized seriously, "Also, listen to all instructions, understand?"
Huai Shi was stunned.
"Maybe Mr. Russell has other considerations. I might have done something unnecessary."
He looked down at the ice hockey on the table and sighed softly. "But you have to understand — — you are the future of Celestial genealogy. You shouldn't be so careless."
From the beginning, he had expressed his opposition to Huai Shi participating in this plan.
But just like in the past, his opposition would not work.
When Kronos could not see the future that belonged to him clearly, the uneasiness hidden in his heart shook the ten-thousand-year cold vice-chancellor.
Was it really necessary to gamble so extravagantly?
Could there really be so-called eternal victory at the gambling table?
He did not know what Russell was thinking, but out of his trust in Russell, he did not question his judgment. Still, that did not stop him from doing what he could to prevent and remedy it.
Protection for the future.
"Thank you, Mr. Isaac. I'll use them well."
After a brief silence, Huai Shi did not refuse Isaac's kindness and raised his hand to put them into the Ultimate. Still, after several hesitations, he finally said, "If the future only exists in a greenhouse, that kind of overly fragile and delicate thing is not what everyone wants, is it?"
Isaac said nothing.
But outside the door, there was a teasing laugh.
"Things like the future have to be there first. But as long as there is, it won't be too bad. "
After the door was pushed open, a cheerful face poked out. "So, apart from miracles, the legacy of the Divine Marrow Road is only doting?
Seeing the younger generation shining on the battlefield, Isaac's mother's heart would be drunk even if she did not say it. Perhaps she would be so moved that she would quietly wipe away her tears, right? "
"…" The vice-principal's expression froze and frowned slightly, but he did not get angry or scolded. Instead, he glanced helplessly at the newcomer and left his sight.
He could not be bothered to argue.
The first thing he saw was the tattoos that extended from beneath the leather jacket to her wrists and neck: thorns, skulls, hearts, and profanities. Her pretty cheeks were smeared with smoky makeup, while her slender eyes and eyeliner were as sharp as knives.
She swaggered in like a rider who had just returned from a motorcycle ride. After throwing her backpack on the table, she sat down beside Huai Shi and patted him on the shoulder. She didn't hide her praise at all. "You did a good job on the return trip, kid.
If you want to get rid of Russell in the future, I will definitely vote for you in the Academic Affairs Office! "
"Really?" Huai Shi was overjoyed. It was not clear whether he was happy to be praised, or to hear that he had gotten rid of Russell and got a guarantee to get rid of him.
"Madam Chen …"
Isaac sighed helplessly. "As a teaching staff, at least set an example for the younger generation. Also, Mr. Russell is the principal after all. Can you pay more attention to this kind of topic?"
"Okay, just kidding … but the voting is true."
Madam Chen grinned and took out a wine pot from her pocket. "Do you want some?"
A wisp of alcohol flowed out from the gap she opened. It did not have the sweetness of wine. Instead, it was pungent like fuel. With just a sniff, Huai Shi felt as if his lungs were on fire.
Even without the toxicity, something that could make Yun Zhongjun cough was definitely not something that humans could drink!
Next to him, Madam Chen had already gulped down the bottle of liquid explosives. He did not know where the wine pot came from, but it was a relic from the border. The whole room was filled with the irritable and explosive smell, making it hard to breathe.
Huai Shi could only obediently serve alcohol and cigarettes to her senior in the midst of her shock.
Speaking of which, this was the first time he had met this lady.
[Madam Chen]
Her real name was unknown, and she had never said it before. It was said that she was born in a family, but because of her choice to abandon her family name, the only thing that was known was the login name in the internal system.
As one of the people in charge of the Hell Branch of the Ivory Tower, in terms of position, she was also one of the executive vice-principals of the school.
At the same time, she was also a Tier 4 sublimator of the Eternal Road.
Unlike Raymond, who had just advanced to a worker with a blank set of equipment, she was the Judgement Scale Anubis, who had been equipped with a full set of godly equipment for many years!
She was a destroyer with all her specialties in war. She was an out-and-out humanoid weapon, and could be said to be one of the strongest combat forces of the Ivory Tower in Hell.
Relying only on herself, without any support or logistics, she had forcefully wiped out the entire Hell and opened up a branch base for the Ivory Tower. She had maintained it for so many years. The Hell creatures that were annihilated by her every year could not only meet the research and development needs of the Ivory Tower, but she also had the spare energy to sell them to the outside world. The amount of money generated was not only enough to meet the daily expenses of the branch, but also to save up all kinds of top equipment with astronomical figures …
Encountering such a big shot, Huai Shi only wanted to hug her thigh tightly and build a good relationship with her.
When everyone was done drinking, they would go to Hell together to kill a few rulers. At that time, everyone would split the harvest and help him accumulate the Seed of the Abyss. Wouldn't that be great!
He really liked this big sister who could lead the team!
After a round of drinking happily with Huai Shi, Madam Chen seemed to have noticed Isaac, who was ignored by her. She looked around the room and asked, "It seems that this time, the three of us will team up and fight? Russell really put in a lot of effort. "
"Not only that."
Isaac rubbed his forehead with a headache, sighed, and finally said truthfully, "Only the two of you are in charge of the battle. My main duty is to be responsible for listening to the command of Mr. Marcus."
The former diplomat of the Republic, the uncle of the Roman emperor, the old man who had been recuperating in the Ivory Tower for a long time …
"Compared to us guys who run errands, I'm afraid he's the real protagonist this time, right?"
.
.
At the same time, in the Command Bureau.
Accompanied by Yegor, Russell finally saw his old friend again.
He was in a wheelchair, dressed in a formal dress, and his white hair was meticulously tied up behind his head.
As in previous years, he was gentle and elegant.
However, after a long time, his face was already wrinkled and weathered. His eyes were turbid, as if he was distracted, staring blankly at the distant air. He didn't respond to the two visitors.
"Mr. Marcus? Hello? May I ask if you still remember me? Did I take your linguistics class back then? "
Yegor greeted him for a long time, but he still didn't get a reply. In the end, he couldn't help but reach out and wave in front of his eyes.
It only attracted a dull glance from the old man.
Saliva dripped from the corner of his mouth.
Yegor frowned and looked at 002, who wasn't far away. "Since the Continuation Institute needs him, why don't they treat him?"
"Mr. Marcus refused," 002 replied indifferently.
"A diplomat needs a clear mind and independent judgment. We can't take away one for the other. Besides, there is a problem that needs treatment.
After examination, I don't think such a situation will hinder Mr. Marcus's performance. "
"… Okay."
Yegor restrained the urge to scratch his head, and his face was blank and dull. "In other words, we have to place an unprecedented bet on an Alzheimer's patient who is about to forget who he is after getting old?"
He paused for a long time and sighed helplessly. "To be honest, I'm a little … lacking in confidence."
"Except for him, the Astronomy Society has no other choice. When the covenant was signed, he was the only one who still exists, and only he can represent the agreement between heaven and hell."
Russell took out his handkerchief and wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth for his old friend. "It doesn't matter who he is, as long as he still remembers what he has to do."
He paused, bent down, squatted in front of his old friend, and asked solemnly, "My friend, can you do your duty?"
In the wheelchair, the old man's eyes moved slightly and looked at him.
It was as if he had just woken up from a dream.
"Russell?"
"Yes, it's me." Russell nodded. "Are you okay?"
"Just a little …" Marcus thought for a moment and shook his head. "Sleepy."
"That's normal." Russell said, "Marcus, you're old and sleepy every day. From one dream to another, you can't tell whether you're awake or not."
He asked softly, "But can you still defend the rights and interests of the present realm and ensure that the glory of the utopia doesn't fall?"
At that moment, he saw the corners of the old man's mouth curl up slightly.
It was as if he was happy.
He glanced at him.
Just like a long time ago, he was in high spirits.
"Is the work about to start, Russell?" He murmured softly, as if he was talking in his sleep.
"Yes, the heavy responsibility is in your hands again." Russell nodded. "Are you ready to face your enemy?"
Thus, in the wheelchair, the dull old man once again revealed the heroic smile of the past.
"A mere diplomatic mission is nothing!"
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
